Moto Adventurer Unscripted: Real Conversations for Motorcyclists, Adventurers and Outdoor Explorers

Advertisements are now so prolific there's virtually no escape. You see ads on Facebook, YouTube, magazines, and even while pumping gas. I believe the content we are getting is being filtered by advertisers and I think we need to move away from this business model before it's too late. Today I talk about the pitfalls of advertising and suggest an alternate method, but I need your help. 

Hit me at [email protected] with your thoughts, or send me a note @MotoADVR on Instagram. Thanks to listening!

Years ago I published a blog post about what 3 bikes I'd put in my "Dream Garage". After a tougher winter, I recently copied Peter Egan's formula and expanded that to 5 bikes. I also discussed that topic with Jon Beaver on the Crushing Miles Podcast so decided I'd circle back to it for a long-format monologue, including some runner-up bikes and some discussion about why. I'd also like to hear from the audience about what 5 bikes they'd put in their dream garage, hit me at [email protected] with comments!

Crushing Miles Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drew-faulkner/id1551247626?i=1000511111291

How Many Motorcycles Do you Need? https://motoadventurer.com/2020/05/03/whats-in-your-dream-garage-how-many-motorcycles-do-you-need/

Incidentally, I get a lot of texts about bike selection. I love getting into the weeds with folks about the "best bike" for them. Not the best bike for me, the best bike for them. After several conversations over the last few weeks I took a minute to monologue for a bit about my personal "taste" in motorcycles, and then highlight various things that draw you to a bike. We debate stat sheets on the internet, but the bike that stirs your soul is the one you take home. Strap in, put your philosophy cap on and let's debate the nuances of motorcycles and why we love them.

As always, I love to hear feedback, what your taste in motorcycles is, or if you're having a hard time picking a bike. Hit me up at [email protected] and who knows, maybe we'll give birth to another podcast. 

I've been wrestling with this topic for a while now and finally put a few coherent thoughts together. In a world where Amazon can have something at my doorstep tomorrow, why should I buy something from a brick-and-mortar store? There are a lot of good reasons, but businesses need to be making it easier to walk into their stores, not harder. That and more on the show today.

As always, I want to hear your comments and feedback. Hit me at [email protected] with comments on this topic or others, ideally, we can talk about them on the show. 

Find more content at:

https://motoadventurer.com/

https://www.youtube.com/motoadventurer

After racing last season I noticed an uptick in the number of inquiries about racing so I figured I'd talk about what I've learned over the last year of racing Cross Country. If you've been debating about giving it a shot, here's a few tips and commentary about what to expect on race day. If you're curious about something and I didn't touch on it, or if you have comments or questions, hit me at [email protected]. 

Full Write-up: https://motoadventurer.com/2021/02/27/hare-scrambling-101-your-first-cross-country-race/

Kentucky Cross-Country Racing: https://k-xcr.com/ 

Indiana Cross-Country Racing: https://www.ixcr.com/

On the heels of the previous podcast about my fears of Harley-Davidson's future, came the release of the new Pan America. Considering how this aligned so closely with so many of my comments, I rushed a quick response to what I think about the launch video, the bike, and more importantly what it means for the brand.

Again, drop me your comments at [email protected]

Per my comments in the podcast, check out this write-up about the engine:

https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/inside-harley-davidsons-new-dohc-revolution-max-1250-v-twin/

As more news of the new "Hard-Wire" plan trickles out, I'm more and more fearful about the future of Harley-Davidson. Today I get into the nuts and bolts of what I think is going on, and what I think Harley should actually be doing.

Things have been hectic over the past few months so I apologize for being behind. Looking forward to comments from the audience. Hit me with e-mails at [email protected]

Full Blog Post:

https://motoadventurer.com/2021/02/20/harley-davidson-is-doing-it-wrong/

Joe is a moto personality on RevZilla's Highside/Lowside podcast, a moto journalist, and Media host for the RevZilla YouTube channel. After years of running his own motorcycle shop, Joe moved over to RevZilla; starting in customer service, moving on to become a Video Production Coordinator, and then on to being a Media Host and occasional print personality on Common Tread. Joe and I geek out over gearhead stuff, the different bikes Joe has in the garage, what it's like scrambling a classic scrambler, a little sneak peek at his job behind the scenes at RevZilla, and the general love of all things two wheels.

For more Joe Zito check out the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/zeeetow/

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/by/135-joe-zito

https://youtu.be/sZY3jDLwyWM

https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/highside-lowside-motorcycle-podcast

Heather is the Recreational Riding Manager at the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). A Journalism graduate from Ohio University, Heather is a bit of a communications and marketing specialist, having worked as an associate editor for the AMA along with working at the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). She's ridden dirt bikes since childhood as her family has owned a dealership for the better part of 40 years. We talk about dirt bikes, street bikes, rallies, AMA workshops, and pretty much anything else that comes up. You can find Heather at any of the links below:

heathernwilson.com

@HeatherNWilson_ on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/heathernwilson_/

https://americanmotorcyclist.com/

As always e-mail questions or show comments to [email protected]

Bjorn Bredeson is the man behind the marketing department at REVER Moto. We talk about his passion for all things outdoors, including moto, BMX, and mountain biking, life in Eagle, Colorado, and of course a lot of about REVER. For those unfamiliar, REVER is a navigation and social app for motorcyclists.

See more at:

https://www.rever.co/

@revermoto & @BjornBredeson on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/revermoto/

https://www.instagram.com/bjornbredeson/

https://www.facebook.com/REVERmoto/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuAEmNW6S3A