Behind the Bars, Motorcycles, Memories and Mayhem

This podcast reveals why the 2025 Street Glide Ultra is Harley-Davidson's unexpected game-changer in the touring segment. We dive into how it's an impressive 51 pounds lighter than the 2024 Ultra Limited, yet boasts a significant boost with double the cargo space of the standard Street Glide, offering 4.9 cubic feet of capacity. All of this comes at a surprisingly competitive price, being $1,750 less than the 2024 Ultra Limited. Discover how this motorcycle's advanced comfort, performance, and tech suite — including a 12.3″ TFT touchscreen with Apple CarPlay — makes it a "secret weapon" that redefines long-distance riding and stands strong among elite touring contenders.

Sponsored by Wilkins Harley-Davidson in Barre, Vermont. www.WilkinsHarley.Com

Interviewing Dave Moss of Dave Moss Tuning, how a motorcycle suspension could save your life.

In Episode 5, Dave Moss of David Moss Tuning chats with John and Mark about the importance of adjusting your motorcycles suspension to your specific needs.  If you have ever considered trying to improve the handling of your bike, you must listen to what Dave has to say, it could save your life.

https://davemosstuning.com

Youtube Channel for Dave Moss Tuning:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYmOGL8b_-UeV7U10_48rqw

A big thank you to Vermont's Harley-Davidson Dealership, Wilkins Harley-Davidson www.WilkinsHarley.Com

Discussion with Mike Kennedy, President of Vances and Hines

In this edition of Behind the Bars Podcast, John and Mark talk with Mike Kennedy- President of Vance and Hines.  V&H has helped Harley riders achieve better sound, performance and looks for years and is now venturing out into new categories like Side by Sides and even pickup trucks.  They are truly the state of the art when in comes helping a motor breath efficiently.  John and Mark cover all sorts of topics including Right to Repair laws.

A big thank you to Wilkins Harley-Davidson for sponsoring this podcast. 

Ep 3, S5, Trevor Blouin, 2022 Hoka Hey Rider 

John and Mark have an emotional interview with Harley-Davidson Master Technician, Trevor Blouin, and the 2022 Hoka Hey Rider.  Trevor discusses his mental and physical preparations for serious Hoka Hey Endurance Challenge. Riding 10,000 miles in 12 days, Trevor, thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  

Sponsored by Wilkins Harley-Davidson. 

Ep 2, S5, Harley-Davidson's new Sportster Nightster, interview with James McClanahan, from the famous Myers-Duren Harley-Davidson 

Myers-Duren Harley-Davidson

www.h-d.com/

Special thank you to Wilkins Harley-Davidson, South Barre, VT for sponsoring the Behind the Bars Podcast.  

Ep 1, S5, How did Harley-Davidson clean BMW's clock?  Interview with Executive Editor of Cycle World Magazine, Justin Dawes

Cycle World Magazine made some serious waves last month when they released an Article Entitled 2021 Big Bore Adventure Shootout and declared the Harley-Davidson Pan America as the top Adventure Bike, displacing the BMW R1250 GS. In this episode of Behind the Bars, Mark and John interview Executive Editor on the reasons why the magazine chose the Pan America.  

So much so that the Editor himself has received some hate mail because of the article.  How could the new kid on the block show up on year one and knock BMW out of the top spot?  Read the article.

Thank you to our sponsor, Wilkins Harley-Davidson

Link to the Article:  https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/big-bore-adventure-shootout-comparison/

#HarleyDavidson #CycleWorld #BMWGS #BMWGS1250 #PanAmerica #BigBoreShootout #Harley #HD #PanAmericaSpecial

In this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark chat with Kelly Quinn, a.k.a Throttle Girl, about her experiences on the Pan America.  “Like riding a dragon” was her description of how she feels on it.  Kelly was an early adopter having first experienced the Pan America when it was just a prototype.  Tune in to learn more about adventure riding! 

Throttle Girl

Throttle Girl Facebook

Thanks again to our sponsor, Wilkins Harley-Davidson

In this episode, Behind the Bars Podcast welcomes Mike (The Wolf) as guest host with Mark.  

Mike and Mark chat with Spenser and Eric of MotoVermont, a tour company that leads adventure riders on journeys in Vermont, Quebec, and New Mexico.  They discuss adventure riding and the arrival of the much anticipated Harley-Davidson Pan America. 

Without John’s usual babbling, you will actually get to hear some fresh perspectives!

MotoVermont 

Harley-Davidson Pan America 

Special thanks to Wilkins Harley-Davidson for sponsoring the Behind the Bars Podcast.  

Ep 11, S4, Interview with Serial 1 Cycle Company, Aaron Frank and Rich Bunzel

John and Mark interview Aaron Frank, Brand Director of Serial 1 Cycle Company, along with Rich Bunzel, Dealer Relations.  

We discuss what is an EBike, and how Serial 1's bike differs from Giant and Specialized Ebikes.  The differences, the history and how Harley-Davidson spun this company off so it can be nimble and flourish on its own.  The media has been busy with Serial 1 and the reviews are fantastic.  Tune in for a fun interview with Mark and John and Serial 1 Cycle Company.  

Check out their page: Serial 1 Cycle Company 

As always, a big thank you to Wilkins Harley-Davidson for sponsoring us.  

Ep 10, S4, Jake Bright, Tech Crunch/Revzilla Writer, on his creation, the KTM, Triple Threat.  TX3

Regular guest Jake Bright, Award winning author, Contributing Writer to Tech Crunch and Common Tread, visits with John and Mark to talk about a new project he is developing called the Triple Threat or Tx3.  

This revolutionary concept is really three motorcycles in one.  Tune in to learn more about this unique project. Bonus content… Mark has an epiphany about the future of the HD LiveWire while barbecuing a giant steak on his gas grill! True story.

Article on Triple Threat CLICK HERE

Short Youtube Video on Project

Special thanks to Wilkins Harley-Davidson, who sponsors Behind the Bars.