Podcast 666: Technology Too Soon

The NR750 was an amazing bike at the time, but at a whopping $60k in 1992, it would never be a commercial success. So what other bikes were ahead of their time? And what bikes introduced technology too soon? We discuss this, but first John and Jim give a ride report on Jawbone Canyon, John gives the news, and Liza talks about her new purchase and what the decision making process was like. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Naked Jim and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop www.leodescapes.com/ adifferentagenda.com/products/10-days-wrwr-ada2026

Are you ready to go on an adventure with Cat & Emma? Well here's your chance. The popular Misfits trips are back with Leod Escapes, and there's even a new trip planned. Can and Emma give us the low down on everything you can expect if you choose to join them. Harley Davidson has teased out a concept bike that is sexy as all get out, but will we see it hit the showrooms? Or is this just more teasing from HD? We've been here before with the race only XG750R, and even the training school only X 350RA. Tell us what you think about this bike. With Liza, Jo, Neal, Miss Emma, Cat and Bagel. https://www.leodescapes.com/ https://adifferentagenda.com/products/10-days-wrwr-ada2026 www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop

On today's show podcast newbies Clothing Optional Jim and UK Janet are both seeking the perfect bike for the back of their respective vans. Janet visits from the UK and shares her experience riding a rented 883 Sportster up the Pacific Coast Highway, and of being a course marshal at the Isle of Man TT. Naked Jim gives an update on recent desert riding closures. The crew gives their take on the ugliest / prettiest / most likely to... bikes, and weighs in on upcoming e-bike legislation. With Monica, Liza, Neal, Miss Emma, Clothing Optional Jim, Naked Jim and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop

Lots to talk about on this week's episode. -The new t-shirt is available for ordering https://motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop -The Misfits Rally is April 16-19 https://www.breakingawayadventures.com/tours-gear/p/misfit-rally-v4 -When is the right time to buy cheap Chinese parts? -Customer service ain't what it used to be, but FB groups may have the answers -What bike that you own or have owned has been the love of your life? -Charley got a new bike! Charley crashed his new bike! -New tool review: Steam cleaner -What do you think of the new Ducati Formula 73? Emma doesn't like it, but she does like Desmodromic valves With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Naked Jim and Bagel www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop

The girls have taken over, and John is the only guy brave enough to stay for the podcast. Wendy, Jo and the Kerry's came to town for a fun weekend of riding the PCH, dirtbiking, good food, shenanigans and spending the day in the garage with the Misfits. They share their experiences riding the Niken, Ibex 450, TTR125 and Kerry reviews her brand new WR125R dirtbike. They also share some of their experience and frustration teaching new riders how to ride in the dirt. Stumpy John is back from Cuba, and talks about what they are riding there. Emma talks about big twins; why a Harley, BMW and KTM sound and perform so different when they are all two cylinder bikes. Then we talk about the Mecum auction and what trends are selling big, and what bikes are going for Craigslist prices. With Sophia, Liza, Stumpy John, Jo, Wendy, Kerry 1, Kerry 2, Miss Emma and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop

Liza is back from England, where she spent time at the Ace Cafe, as well as the Triumph Factory. It was here that she got to hang with some of the engineers who design the components for the new bikes, and they were all women! She also shares a UK trivia game that you can play along with. We learn the difference between a naked bike, ride and a naked, bike ride. A young man came to the garage on an old CM400 and was surprised at all the cool stuff he learned about why that bike is so cool. Jim is back from another Misfits desert trip to the Mojave, and has some cool stories including how to light the campfire the right way. Neal has an itch, which means it's time to start talking about what the next bike is going to be. He's also been working out to maintain his skills as a rider. What's your regimen? With Liza, Miss Emma, Neal, Naked Jim and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT

We are dipping into our back catalog this week, with another of our favorites from way back. In 2015 we went to the Corbin factory in Hollister, set up a mobile studio in the R&D department, and interviewed the man himself, Mike Corbin. You may know him for his motorcycle seats, but there’s a reason he’s in the AMA Hall of Fame. He tells us about how he got started in the seat business, what crazy things he did in his younger days, setting a land speed record, starting a car company, and so much more. With Liza, Zach, Froot Loop, Bagel, Nak, Jonathon and Mike https://www.corbin.com/projects/ www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT

We had a beautiful sunny day in the garage, with lots of projects going on. Funnily enough, there were two people with the opposite problems with their clutch, that had the same solution. "Get rid of the judder spring" Emma exclaimed, which led us to a conversation. What other things had mechanics figured out that were better removed, even though the manual and schematics included them? We also talk about common misunderstanding with mechanics and shops, and Emma give her best advice on how NOT to piss off your mechanic. With Liza, Stumpy John, Miss Emma, Naked Jim and Bagel. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT

The AimExpo in Anaheim was the place to be this week, and the Misfits were there. We saw old friends, new tech, and lots of bikes. We managed to get some really cool interviews with: Rekluse Clutch, Blue Armor Coms, Grip Edge Tools, Jess Stone and her dog Whimsy, Samco Sport Hoses, Tuff Jug, Yuasa, Motul, Motoz, and we even got an update on the big new announcement from Verge Motorcycles. With Liza, Miss Emma, Naked Jim and Wendy Crockett. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT

Darrin Caddes may not be a name you know, but you know his work. Darrin is a designer who has worked for many companies, most recently Plantronics. But it’s his time with BMW and Indian that made a mark on the motorcycle industry. Ever heard of the BMW GSA? As in Adventure? Yep, he’s the one who turned the GS into the proper adventure bike we know today. Darrin shares his stories with us of the old school design process of sketching and sculpting to design components and whole bikes. He also tells us his story of why he never got to ride any of the bikes he designed. Enjoy. www.motorcyclesandmisfits.com [email protected] www.breakingawayadventures.com/shop/p/mi…-rally-v4 www.patreon.com/motorcyclesandmisfits www.zazzle.com/store/recyclegarage www.youtube.com/channel/UC3wKZSP0J9FBGB79169ciew womenridersworldrelay.com/ motorcyclesandmisfits.com/shop Join our Discord at discord.gg/hpRZcucHCT