We talk about Night Under Fire, Top Fuel Harleys and the scooters they rely on, getting COVID, taking a more serious look at starting a motorcycle/scooter dealership, LiveWire's Olympic moment, Harley shipping production of "non-core" models to Thailand for US market, a 650 Himalayan maybe for real this time, new Long Way episodes are on the way, and more...

Recalls:
A bunch for 2024 Indian Models may have rear suspension failure
2023-2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE rear tire may crack or deform
2024 BMW R 1300 GS starter relay may overheat

News:
Another Rider Killed by a Tesla Driver using Autopilot
LiveWire Del Mar at the Olympics
Harley-Davidson Dealers are unhappy with the MoCo
Harley Moving Revolution Max Production for US Market to Thailand
Harley-Davidson Q2 Financials Deck (LiveWire Sales Page 13)
AdventureTrackers debut at Sturgis TT
There’s Still Hope for a 650 Himalayan - New Spy Shots
New Long Way Episodes on the way!

Weird News:
Fastest Speed Dragged Behind a Motorcycle Update - Jonny Davies sets record at 159.522 mph

Reference Photos/Links:
Night Under Fire Photo/Video Gallery
AFT Sturgis TT AdventureTrackers

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We talk about AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the last bit of motorhome prep before we headed to VMD, hiccups we had, a new addition to the garage from Pike Cycles, burnouts in the Captain's Corner, X-Games Moto X High Air, Harley gets a $89M grant for electric motorcycles, a new flat track class for adventure bikes, and more...

Recalls:
None this week? That's crazy. Better go double check on the NHTSA website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/

News:
X Games - Moto X Quarterpipe High Air
Harley-Davidson Gets $89M Government Grant for Electric Motorcycles
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Launched
Benelli Unveils a 385cc V-Twin Leoncino Bobber
CSC Wolf 125
Zero Working on Electric Mini Moto
Maeving RM1S Officially in US
Utah Harley-Davidson Dealers Face Suit Over Modifying Exhaust Systems
AMA Part of Coalition in Support of HR 906/REPAIR Act
AFT & AMA Release Rules for New AdventureTrackers Class

Weird News:
Honda Patent for New Take on Motocompo… as a Range Extender
Wild Wheelies at a Wedding

Reference Photos/Links:
Pike Cycles
VMD Photo Dump #1
Honda Spree Burnout

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We talk about a 700cc scooter with a manual transmission, Motorcycle & Misfits discussion of neurodivergent minds and motorcycling, @Dum_Rush's new adventure, Vintage Days motorhome progress, Moto Morini's upcoming bagger, flat tracking a Janus, and more...

Recalls:
2023-2024 CRF50F, CRF110F, CRF125F, and CRF125FB left grip can detach

News:
Italjet Dragster 700 Twin Factory Limited Edition
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 coming July 17th
Royal Enfield Electric Motorcycle Design Patent Leak
Moto Morini Calibro Bagger to arrive in August
Yamaha Patent’s a Fake Clutch for their Electric Motocross Bikes
CFMoto Patents Motorcycle Seat Belt/Bar
Janus is going Flat Track Racing with a custom Gryffin 450
Aprilia Taureg 660 wins Africa Eco Race

Weird News:
Apparently you can just buy a Russian Military UTV...?

Reference Photos/Links:
@Dum_Rush takes a Shoveled Chopper to Europe
Motorcycles & Misfits - Ep 580

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We talk about large developments for our AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days plans, the apparent end to the Barber Small Bore event, Harley finds win in warranty practices lawsuit, a new motorcycle record, cylinder deactivation on a motorcycle, Vespa being Vespa with some weird ad campaigns, and more...

Recalls:
None this week? That's crazy. Better go double check on the NHTSA website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/

News:
Barber Small Bore comes to an end
Harley finds a win over warranty practices/wording
Kove 450 Rally now street legal in US
A flat 8 cruiser too? ...with cylinder deactivation
QJMotor SRK400RR
CFMoto 500SR Voom
Cake Bankruptcy Update
Youngest Pair to Circumnavigate the Globe by Motorcycle
Kawasaki backed stunt rider attempting to break "Fastest speed being dragged behind a motorcycle" record
Vespa Empty Space campaign
"Drive to Survive" style docuseries for Isle of Mann coming in 2025

Weird News:
Wild Wheelies

Reference Photos/Links:
Our yet to be named motorhome

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We talk about where we've been for a couple months, a few recalls, LiveWire virtual brakes, Kymco/LiveWire co-development, Kawasaki hybrids, new  products, Honda Dax coming to US in 2025, and more...

oh, and we mention AI like everyone else.

Recalls:
LiveWire S2 Del Mar Rear Axle Fasteners
2023-2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R, ZX-4RR Spark Plug Damage
2024 BMW R 1300 GS Accessory Side Case
2024 BMW CE 02 Side Bag Holder

News:
LiveWire patents virtual brakes… and clutch
Kymco bikes will be using LiveWire S3 platform
Kawasaki Ninja 7 and Z7 delayed
More Kawasaki hybrids on the horizon
Cardo PackTalk Pro
Beeline Moto II Update
AMSOIL 5w-40 Metric Motorcycle Oil
Zero Motorcycles selling a Tesla adapter
New colors for 2025 Triumph line up
Elvis Edition Bonneville T120 on the way
2025 Honda Dax coming to the USA
2040 the end of the line for all gas Honda motorcycles
Motorcycle.com using AI for articles (see footnote on linked article)
AMA Vintage Days Pit Bike Racing, now more official
Michael Dunlop adds to his Isle of Mann wins
Flat 8 touring bike?

Weird News:
No helmet, No fuel

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We talk about a recall correction, planning for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, a new Himalayan clone/competitor from Honda, LAND acquiring some talent from Zero, whether or not Buell is delivering on the Super Cruiser concept, and more...

Recalls:
Honda Goldwing + CBR Fuel Pump Issues

News:
LAND hires former Zero exec
Royal Enfield Scram 450 Spy Shots
Royal Enfield Scram and Classic 650 Spy Shots
Honda CB350 based ADV bike for Indian marekt
Maybe not just the Indian market?
Buell Super Cruiser - Cycle World Review
Buell Super Cruiser - Throttle Blip Test Ride
Indian teasing new model (likely Scout) on April 2nd
LiveWire S2 Mulholland teased
Kove takes 1st and 2nd the Swank Rally in Tunisia

Weird News:
Kove Founder/CEO resigns
Water testing an electric scooter
Woman has allegedly stolen ~7,000+ gallons of gasoline

Reference Photos/Links:
Buell Super Cruiser - Concept Comparison
Chad the Bird

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We talk about our visit to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, a listener email about the Beeline Moto, a handful of recalls, Zero working on a simulated clutch, Honda working on new airbags, the FIM's beef with Stark, and more...

Recalls:
Honda Goldwing + CBR Fuel Pump Issues
2024 LiveWire S2 Del Mar May Suddenly Shut Down
2023 CFMoto 450SS Telematics Box May Dislodge
2023 Triumph Trident & Tiger Sport 660 Improperly Machined Fork Caps
2024 R 1250 RT, K 1600 GT / GTL / B Front Spring Strut Issue

News:
Liquid cooled V-Twin for 2025 Indian Roadmaster and Chieftain models
Honda working on crosswind assist tech
Honda working on new airbag that is designed to wrap around rider
Zero patent for simulated clutch
New Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide Revival
New Harley-Davidson Tobacco Fade Enthusiast Collection
Trackhouse manages a 15th and a DNF in first MotoGP outing
Moto Guzzi may revive the Stornello name for a scrambler
Kove 800X coming to the US
Moto Morini roll top backpack

Weird News:
QJ Motors Mono V-Twin?
The FIM & Stark Varg Saga

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We talk about the fire evacuation at AIMExpo, Cake & Suzuki Recalls, cybersecurity's intersection with vehicles, new Moto II from Beeline, the CF Moto Ibex 450 is coming to the states, Harley's new models, and more...

Recalls:
Cake Kalk models may have battery issues
2024 Hayabusas may leak brake fluid
2024 Suzuki GSX-8R chains may detach

News Stories:
Carles Falcón passes away from Dakar injuries
Ebike battery smoke/fire causes evacuation at AIMExpo
First of the 2024 Benelli models for US market announced
Ducati Desmo 450 MX looks like a dirt bike
Cake files for bankruptcy
Beeline Moto II
EU looks to mandate cybersecurity features for motorcycles
CF Moto Ibex 450 is coming to the US - $6,499 MSRP
New 2024 Harley Models
Harley 23Q4 Results & 2024 Projections

Reference Photos/Links:
Good Read - Motorcycle Show Meltdown

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We talk about another BMW stop sale order, AMA is turning 100, Harley to show off new models, a hydrogen Kawasaki H2, SONDORS might be dying, and more...

Recalls:
Headlight issues on certain 2021-2024 BMW R18 Models
Some 2019-2023 Can-Am Rykers may have fuel pump malfunctions

News Stories:
Follow Up: Jedi Motor baby street glide… there’s a police version lol
AMA’s 100th Anniversary
Triumph reveals the 2024 Daytona 660
Reveal of new Harley models on Jan 24th...
...unless Dennis Chung can reveal them all first
Kawasaki Ninja H2 under $100?
Hydrogen powered Kawasaki H2
Is SONDORS going the way of the dodo?
New Arai Tour-X5
Himalayan 450 Rally Raid
GoPro bought a helmet company

Weird News:
Parallel Twin Moto-Guzzi
UK Road Sign Updates
Kymco simulated gearbox - fake clutch and shifter

Reference Photos/Links:
Electronic Driver Aids and Motorcycles

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We talk about Motocompacto stickers selling well, motorcycle gifts we gave and received, a whole bunch of recalls (including a separating steering column), electric bikes going to Dakar, Chinese Harley clones, and more...

Recalls:
2020-2022 Cake Osa Flex
2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide CVO
2022-2024 Indian Chieftain, Roadmaster, And Springfield
2016-2023 Ducati XDiavel S and STD

News Stories:
Tacita Electric Motorcycles to take on Dakar
Dakar fantasy racing
SWM Stormbreaker (a blatant Sportster Evo copy)
Jedi Motor 250cc Street Glide "clone"
SYM ADXTG 400 Adventure Scooter
SYM ADXTG 400 Walkaround
Kawasaki Versus Hybrid seems to be on the way
Bird transitions into bankruptcy
J&P Cycles closing home town location

Gifts we gave/got:
Insta360 Ace Pro w/ Motorcycle Kit
Craftsman Garage Glider Rolling Tool Chest Seat
Montezuma 15" x 10.5" Steel Shopbox™
Digital Toque Adapter
Destroy What Destroys You Crewneck
Solo Stove Ranger
Lithium Jump Start Battery Pack

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