Episode 003 – Meat Horse vs Iron Horse
Danny Hoyer helps you to understand why it is like that.
Danny Hoyer helps you to understand why it is like that.
Host: Bransine Staenkweil
Host: Thurston Fairebanks
Have you seen the Yamaha XSR900? I would say that this is Yamaha’s line in the sand. They have thrown down their hat in the ring with a Scrambler rival. Hey, that color scheme looks familiar! Who else has a little scrambler that’s actually called that, comes in yellow and – Oh!, ladies and gents,…
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Check out BMW’s custom R nine Ts (transformed into works of art bespoke from sensibilities straight from the Hipster ideology). See more of the Path 22 here. Although their ‘Rat Rod’ is pictured, I couldn’t find a link to the actual build site. You’ll have to scout around on your own! -Cheers
OMG BMW YOLO!!! That’s right, I said it! Well, I implied it with letters and acronyms. BMW has finally done what I never thought I’d see it do… something sensible and affordable. I have a yet unreleased podcast where I rant on about the G 310 stunt concept that BMW released in Brazil in October,…
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So, I needed some road therapy yesterday. I have been in the house and running domestic errands as of late, none of which are easily accomplished on a motorcycle. (I should note that this applies only to the United States of America. In any other country I could pick up the kids, the wife, the…
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So, I noticed that there are about 3,000 messages in my inbox just in the last week alone. Every single Motorcycle Gear Vendor that I’ve ever visited or bought from is vying for my attention. They are peddling all sorts of helmets. Halloween Sale helmets, pre-Black Friday helmets, extended sale helmets, etc.
Well, what would a giant group ride be without a giant group? I joined about 400 people in the parking lot of the Hansen Dam recreation area for the 36th annual Hansen Dam All British Bike Ride. Needless to say it wasn’t all British bikes in attendance. I must say however, there were more Ariels…
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While Triumph is busy releasing their new 2016 modern-classic line, Norton is working on a V4 Superbike. Triumph is assimilating their classic livery to modern standards, and that includes liquid-cooling. Though the fins on the heads and cylinders do still provide cooling. There are 3 new Bonnies and 2 versions of the Thruxton. The R…
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As hurricane Patricia bears down on the western edge of Mexico, my heart goes out to all of the families. I think we’re all hoping for the minimal amount of damage. The 190+ mph winds that are expected will hopefully slow over land and be broken up by the mountains. Oh yeah, Patricia? The H2R…
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Robbie Maddison may be best know for his daredevil antics and mind-blowing stunts, but there’s also a personal side to every feat he’s accomplished. This playlist highlights some of the most pant-shitting feats I’ve ever seen, and also explores the behind-the-scenes preparation that takes place before the tire even get dirty.
Kawasaki’s Grom rival? It seems like the folks in Jalopnik’s two-wheeled division Lanesplitter have stumbled across a potential rival for the Grom.
I-5 Bike Fest looks like it promises to be a good time. At just about 2 hours north of Los Angeles, it can be a day trip, or you can camp over night for $10.