Caught up with Jeffrey Carver Jr. a few weeks back, prior to him announcing his partnership with Indian Motorcycle. We talked through his 2017 season, his relationship with tuner Ben Evans, and get to know the rider behind what is shaping up to be one of the most interesting privateer racing efforts for 2018.

01:06 - Carver intro

01:48 - Carver talks yoga and how it benefits his program

03:57 - Carver tells us what he’s been up to since Perris, CA

06:15 - Carver’s thoughts on 2017 Daytona TT

09:03 - What changes would you make to the track in Daytona?

10:30 - Carver talks battery issues in Arizona

13:22 - Carver talks of brake issues and “parachuting” in Kentucky

14:08 - Van issues leading into OKC

15:32 - Carver’s thoughts on podium finish at Lima

17:31 - Carver talks about the first time he met Brad Baker

19:00 - Carver’s thoughts on transitioning from Singles to Twins class

21:53 - Carver’s thoughts on the Buffalo Chip

23:52 - Carver talks about the week leading up to his 1st Twins win in Texas

27:07 - Talks of Perris and momentum heading into the off-season

30:39 - Carver explains how he hooked up with tuner, Ben Evans

33:53 - “…and feel it from the ass…”

35:19 - Talks to TT issues in 2017 & plans to improve on TT races in 2018

37:43 - Thoughts on winning on a Harley-Davidson in Texas

38:51 - “in another 20 years, I think an XR could still come out & win a national.”

39:59 - Deubler gets funky on a guitar solo…