Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast

Motorcycling is exhilarating. It can also get pretty expensive, pretty quick. Unfortunately, this keeps a lot of would-be riders from ever taking their first spin. In this episode, the guys discuss cheap ways to get into the game as they cover their favorite bikes under $3,000.

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• Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews
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Is it the brand? What about the line and the style? Does a engine make it so? The guys are here in the latest episode to discuss what makes a motorcycle a cult classic. And stay tuned for an interview with Zack Courts!

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No motorcycle is perfect, and every rider is different. That's why we modify. Whether it's suspension or seats, exhausts or hand controls, one of the most common experiences for all motorcyclists is making the bike their own. In this episode, the guys talk about the most important modifications that they like to make on their own rides.

And stay tuned for this week's interview with Chris Diaz. A Navy veteran, avid rider, and future PhD who is an alumnus of the Motorcycle Relief Project.

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Old motorcycles are cool. They look cool. They sound cool. They are the epitome of the word itself. That being said, they can also be a massive annoyance. With old parts and antiquated technology, riding a vintage motorcycle is harder, less comfortable, and often includes far more repairs than a modern bike. On this episode of HS/LS, the guys discuss what to expect from these old machines, and if the upside outmatches the downside of it all.

And for our interview this week, Spurgeon sits down with RevZilla's Director of Facilities, Jeff Kiniery to discuss a mutual love of dirtbikes, and everything that comes with them.

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New year, new-to-you motorcycle? This year could very well be the best year, EVER, to buy a used motorcycle. From the technology, to the supply, to the state of the industry as a whole, the guys discuss this in-depth as well as what it means for the road ahead.

For this week's interview, Spurg sat down for a wide-ranging conversation with Ari Henning, one of the most notable names in moto-media.

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• Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews
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As 2019 winds down the guys look back at the winners and losers in the motorcycle industry over the past 365 days, and then take a gander ahead to what's on the horizon for 2020. In this episode we give Lemmy a break from hosting duties and invite in Lance "Silver Fox" Oliver, Common Tread's Managing Editor, to lend the endless depths of his moto-mind to the HS/LS stage. Be sure to stay tuned through the entire conversation for Spurg's interview with Yves Assad, one of the world's foremost motorcycle photographers.

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To each their own! For every motorcycle made, there is a reason not to like it. There are also plenty of reasons to be a fan. In this episode Lemmy, Spurgeon, and Joe talk about the reasons people tend to give for what makes a "bad" motorcycle, and why, in the end, it all comes down to matching expectations and style between rider and machine.

We also put a voice to one of the pillars of the RevZilla's editorial team as Spurgeon interviews Lance Oliver, author, moto-journalist, and Managing Editor of Common Tread.

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Does it matter where your motorcycle, or its parts, are assembled? For some riders, it does in a big way. But there are also plenty who could not care less, just so long as the motorcycle makes them smile. That's the big question on deck for this installment of Highside/Lowside as the guys share their own thoughts on this highly debated facet of motorcycling.

And, as our expanded content continues here in Season 2, Spurg sits down for an interview with 3-time Pikes Peak champion (and true legend of the moro-verse), Chris Fillmore, to discuss his thoughts on the recent motorcycle racing ban at the event.

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WELCOME BACK! In this episode we kick of the second season of RevZilla's Highside/Lowside with one of our favorite topics around the office and ask the question of, "what makes a motorcyclist?"

Do you have to ride a motorcycle to be considered one? Maybe. But then again, maybe not. Do scooters count? What about trikes? Can you be a motorcyclist if you only ride a few miles/year? What if you rode a lot, but it was a decade ago, are you still a motorcyclist then?

And as an added bonus for Season 2, we have beefed up the podcast with additional segments featuring customer questions and interviews with some of the biggest movers and shakers from the world of moto. In this episode, we sit down with the one-and-only RyanF9 to talk about his journey to internet moto-fame, how he got started riding, and life north of the border, among other things.

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Sales of motorcycles in America have been struggling for years. Is it due to a more safety-focused citizenry? Are motorcycles not as "cool" as they once were? On top of it all, is the premise flawed from the beginning; are motorcycle sales not really down as much as we think? All of that and more as the guys discuss the current state of the industry, and how much of an impact it could have on those who make their way upon two wheels.

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• Common Tread: News, opinions, and written reviews
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