Motorcycles & Misfits

Is the Suzuki Gladius a good bike? Yes. Then why did it fail so big? It was the next version of an already popular bike, the SV650. Known for being great performance at a great price, the SV650 became a hit on the road and on the track. So where did Suzuki go wrong? They marketed it to women. This backfired in 2 ways. Men labeled it a 'girls' bike, and women were insulted that they substituted aesthetics over performance. Suzuki learned their lesson, and the follow up to the Gladius was the gen 3 SV650. We go into detail about what went wrong and also talk about why the SV650 was so great (and still is).
With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Naked Jim and Bagel.
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It's Easter Sunday and New Bike Season! We welcome podcast newbie Yosemite Bill, and share our confessions about things motorcycle. Clothing Optional Jim solved his tailgate problem, Bill steps up his ADV game, and Neal has some thoughts about 'passengering' without drama. And lastly we read your emails.

With Liza, Neal, Clothing Optional Jim, Yosemite Bill, and Naked Jim.
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Welcome to another rousing episode, where you get to learn all about things you didn't think you needed to know. Liza is back from her trip picking up her new bike which is not a Tracer, or is it? Hmmmm. Either way, it's a sweet triple that purrs like a kitten. This brings up some questions, like why is the gas gauge designed for maximum anxiety? And why aren't there more sweet triples on the road? In fact, this whole episode is basically Emma answering questions about all sorts of things, and continuing to wow us with her knowledge. Is there anything she doesn't know?
With Liza, Neal, Miss Emma, Stumpy John, Naked Jim and Bagel.
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Some call it a girl bike, some call it a beginner bike, and some call it a tacky Harley wannabe. But the Honda Rebel has withstood the test of time, with many of the original 250's still rolling in motorcycle schools around the world. The Rebel has given access to riding to countless people, and with the modern versions, even more will get their start on a Honda. The Rebel has earned it's stripes and has become an icon in the motorcycle world, and with it's largest model the Rebel 1100, will continue to be a part of the Honda family for a long time.
Like the Rebel, D30 armor has been a game changer in the industry. We tell you about the origins, uses, and how to tell what kind you may have in your gear.
With Liza, Neal, Miss Emma and Bagel.
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The world would be a better place if everyone Re-Cycled. I'm not talking about cans and cardboard and stuff, I'm talking about our very own Re-Cycle Garage. A free to all, one day a week, community driven co-op garage space where anyone can work on their bike, get some free gear, grab a cold drink and a chair and swap stories. Why aren't there more like this? Fear of being sued? Not wanting people in your stuff? Don't have the time to commit? All good reasons, and maybe this isn't for everyone. But if some people were willing to forgo the risk, and give back to the world, wouldn't this be a better place? We share our stories from the garage, the risks and the rewards, and hope that someone will join us in our mission to support the motorcycle community.
Also, Wendy joins us to defend her beloved FJR from last week's beating.
With Liza, Neal, Miss Emma, Nak, Stumpy John, Wendy and Bagel.
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