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ClevelandMoto 502 Show Notes: 
Neglecting little things can cost you BIG$$$
The ABS Control Pressure Pump is $3000 for a BMW R-series. 
https://bmwparts.calmoto.com/.../1022.../34517728203.html...
It's nearly $2000 for a Triumph Tiger 900
https://triumphparts.crosscountrycycle.net/.../T2027010...
Harley only charges $600 or so for their ABS Controllers, but it doesn't stop guys from trying to service them at home: 
https://www.hdforums.com/.../1359588-dreaded-stuck-valve...
BMW bumps boxer by 100cc - Do we need a 1300 Boxer? 
https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/.../tour/r1300rt.html...
Guzzi V7 is $2200 cheaper than the Triumph T100 and Has more power, more torque and less weight? Oh, the Guzzi has 1 more gear in the transmission.
https://www.motoguzzi.com/.../v7-stone-850-v-twin-4s-2023/
BENDA Builds a itty-bitty bmw? 
https://www.visordown.com/.../patents-reveal-benda-bd250...
Patents Reveal Benda BD250-3B Boxer-Powered Roadster

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Cleveland Moto podcast 501 tonight, live, on YouTube. 

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Show notes 501 

1. Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to Retire in 2025

Jochen Zeitz, CEO of Harley-Davidson, announced plans to retire in 2025 after five years at the helm. Zeitz introduced the "Hardwire" strategy in 2021, focusing on high-margin products and modernizing the brand to appeal to younger riders. Despite these efforts, the company forecasts flat to declining profits for 2025, citing tempered consumer spending on big-ticket items. Harley's stock has risen over 11% since Zeitz took charge, though it has underperformed compared to the S&P 500's 77% climb during the same period.​Reuters

2. Harley-Davidson Board Member Resigns Over 'Grave Concerns'

Board member Jared Dourdeville resigned, expressing "grave concerns" about the company's future. In his resignation letter, he cited "severe underperformance" by leadership, chaotic turnover, declining sales, and a lack of products to attract new customers. Harley-Davidson responded by stating that Dourdeville was not a dissenting voice in board discussions and acknowledged the challenging market conditions.​CBS58

3. Royal Enfield Launches Bear 650 Scrambler in the U.S.

Royal Enfield unveiled the Bear 650, a scrambler-style motorcycle inspired by the brand's 1960 Big Bear Run victory. Based on the INT 650 platform, the Bear 650 features a 648cc parallel-twin engine, upgraded suspension, wire-spoked wheels, and a two-into-one exhaust system. It also includes a full-color TFT dash and all-around LED lighting. The Bear 650 is available in five color options, with prices starting at $6,849. The first units are expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in early November 2024.

 MotoAmerica Talent Cup: A New Pathway to MotoGP

Replacing the Junior Cup, the Talent Cup is part of the global “Road to MotoGP” program. It features riders aged 14–21 competing on spec Krämer APX-350 MA motorcycles—lightweight, purpose-built race bikes powered by KTM 350cc engines. This shift from production-based bikes to dedicated race machines aims to better prepare young riders for international competition.​MotoAmerica+1Roadracing World+1

The series will include at least six events and one preseason test, with one round held alongside the 2025 Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. ​MotoAmerica

Notably, up to five riders from the Talent Cup will be invited to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup selection event, offering a direct pathway to international racing. Additionally, top performers from the MotoAmerica Mini Cup and FIM MiniCUP Series will receive free season entries into the Talent Cup, provided they meet age requirements.​MotoAmerica

This initiative marks a significant step in nurturing American talent and providing a structured route to the world stage of motorcycle racing.​MotoAmerica

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We're nearly sunk before we started with technical glitches!

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ClevelandMoto Podcast 500 Show Notes: 

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Getting rid of the CEO isn't enough. H Partners mgmt wants to fire board members and pick the new CEO. That's a pretty big ask considering you only control 9% of the stock. 

https://www.rideapart.com/.../harley-davidson-h-partners.../

Guzzi is back at ClevelandMoto - The Tesla doesn't have radar, but this Guzzi Stelvio does....

https://www.motoguzzi.com/.../stelvio-pff-rider.../

Build a million motorcycles a year? Enfield says "Hold my Beer!"

https://www.rideapart.com/.../royal-enfield-huge.../

Updates to the DGR Rally and Skidmarks 10th anniversary bash. 

https://www.gentlemansride.com/

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ClevelandMoto 499 

How about a company that only builds BMW R100's? 
How about they build them to your customer order? 

https://www.boxrmoto.com/gallery

The HD CEO survived rednecks shooting their bikes with Machine Guns, but couldn't survive bad sales numbers.   
But, he is giving you a 1000 v-twin for under $10k

https://us.carbikez.com/motorcycle-news/2025-harley-davidson-nightster-priced-at-9999/

NOCOMoto wants to make sure everyone knows how wrong we were about Full Self Driving and Lidar. Well, the body count isn't getting any smaller. 

https://fuelarc.com/news-and-features/self-driving-teslas-are-fatally-striking-motorcyclists-more-than-any-other-brand-new-analysis/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJlAntleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkp9Egy5gDLCjlWbwzX1f6jx9NA50O5O7piKt6jP_QBjA3BDhsvQb-IP6Ans_aem_Pzh4vIG5Lvv7Gecg2cwYHw

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Podcast 498 - What the tariff is going on here?   We discuss the impact of tariffs in our industry and have some numbers for you to chew on.

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Show Notes 497

Youtube video:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNMSF5NbYO4

https://www.gentlemansride.com/rides

Will you be there? What will you ride? 

Mutt bites the dust....

https://www.rideapart.com/news/754500/mutt-motorcycles-enters-administration/

Tesla that killed a biker in 2024 was proven to be on Autopilot. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bFWkJQ4yqs

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-sued-by-family-motorcyclist-killed-autopilot-crash-2024-08-02/#:~:text=Landon%20Embry%2C%2034%2C%20died%20on,Salt%20Lake%20City%20last%20week.

Tesla fails the Wile E. Coyote test: 

https://www.theverge.com/news/634130/tesla-fsd-wile-e-coyote-youtube-test-cybertruck

What are we gonna do for our 500th episode?

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ClevelandMoto Podcast 496 Live tonight on Youtube, chat along, make rude comments. No filter. 

https://www.youtube.com/live/cohL_cUVtU8?si=wKfRnkwR5_wdfVld

Special Guest Brian Schaffran from Skidmark Garage shows up to promote MotoGo Bringin' Back Shop Class Gala Benefit at the The Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum.

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ClevelandMoto Podcast 495 Show Notes

Video is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQwHGC6bkFo

Insta 360 partners with BMW on a new action camera
https://www.rideapart.com/.../insta360-x4-bmw-motorrad.../

KTM discontinues their 125cc line of motorcycles. This will have a strong impact on "L" reg riders in India and the UK.
https://www.rideapart.com/.../ktm-discontinuing-125cc.../

The Honda Goldwing turns 50~
https://www.motorcycle.com/.../2025-honda-gold-wing-50th...

Freestyle Shenanigans - Opinions and New about shop activity 

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Buell Super-Cruiser unveiled and test ridden at Daytona bike week

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2025/february/buell-super-cruiser-heading-to-daytona/

Slingshots are banned at Daytona Bike week and biketoberfest

https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2025/03/02/slingshots-banned-from-main-street-for-daytona-bike-week/81050017007/#:~:text=Slingshots%20banned%20from%20Main%20Street%20along%20with%20cars%2C%20trucks%20during,Florida%20but%20tagged%20like%20motorcycles.

Harley Shows off it's KING OF THE BAGGERS street legal super-bagger at $110,00.00!!!!!

https://ridermagazine.com/2025/03/04/2025-harley-davidson-cvo-road-glide-rr-preview/

The Can Am Canyon - An ADV bike for the TriCycle Set has sold so many units they didn't have a bike to demo ride at Daytona which pissed off a bunch of old guys. It's 10" wider than a HD Trike. 

https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/en/models/3-wheel-vehicles/canyon.html?ds_rl=1284705&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArKW-BhAzEiwAZhWsIFI-Ub7bwKEgkzoIXjDG3P5OofckBCGBbUBKd426jHVZQLHLzcKtaBoC6ocQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Kawasaki issues a STOP RIDE order on all of their Hybrid and Electric motorcycles: 

https://www.rideapart.com/news/752456/kawasaki-ninjae1-ze1-battery-recall/

MOTOGO Bringing Back Shop Class Benefit 2025

https://motogocleveland.com/benefit2025

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 The history of Moto Morini motorcycles (ca 1937) 

Show Notes #492 

Cole Base from Base Speed and Machine 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwyG6F7--4nozMVrYfL-g-Q

Sent us a gift box with some cool stuff inside. You'll be impressed. I certainly was. 

John and Carter want to know what songs they should start working on for the AMA VMD JAM.

Phils Moto Morini History Lesson

Motorcycle News

The nurburgring limits motorcycle access to only 4 days per year! 

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2025/february/motorcycles-banned-from-nurburgring/

Guy Martin is going for 400 mph in a Turbine powered motorcycle. 

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2025/february/straightliners-speed-weekend/

Honda finally calls it quits on the BIG ONE

https://www.rideapart.com/news/750819/honda-cb1300-superfour-final-edition/

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