Motorcycle Men

Chapter OneSam Manicom Sam learned to ride a motorcycle and within 3 months of starting to ride, he set off to travel the length of Africa. This one-year trip turned into an eight-year, 200,000 mile, motorcycle adventure across 55 countries around the world. His four books Into Africa, Under Asian Skies, Distant Suns (Southern Africa, and South and Central America) and Tortillas to Totems (North America) vividly describe this epic journey.In this episode, Sam tells us what led up to this journey and we hear chapter 10 of "Into Africa".Special Thanks to our Sponsors:    Tobacco Motorwear  /  Shinko Tires /  Scorpion Helmets /  Wild-Ass Seats The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation The Gold Star Ride Foundation   GET YOUR MOTORCYCLE MEN SHIRTS HERE!!! /  Get your Motorcycle Men Neck Gator and Mug here!! Don't forget to get over and check out Ride With Ted over on the Motorcycle Men Channel on YouTube.      Thanks for listening, we greatly appreciate you suppor

Hello Boys and Girls   I just wanted to say a few words to close out 2020 and bit good riddance to this horrible year. But I also wanted to thank you all for being our listeners. Thank you. Special Thanks to our Sponsors:      Tobacco Motorwear  /  Shinko Tires /  Scorpion Helmets /  Wild-Ass Seats   The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation   The Gold Star Ride Foundation     GET YOUR MOTORCYCLE MEN SHIRTS HERE!!! /  Get your Motorcycle Men Neck Gator and Mug here!!   Don't forget to get over and check out Ride With Ted over on the Motorcycle Men Channel on YouTube.        Thanks for listening, we greatly appreciate you support. Ride Safe and remember....        .... We say stupid crap so you don't have to. Support the show

Hello Boys and Girls  ANOTHER remote podcast today so things might not seem as normal as they do when we are live. Regardless we did talk aboutTed's bike up and runningHow do you beat the winter blues?How do you store your bike in the winterOff-season riding alternativesHarley Livewire vs. Zero SR/SIMS Announces showsNew Motorcycle Quiz by Justin   Failed Livestream event.  Special Thanks to our Sponsors:     Tobacco Motorwear  /  Shinko Tires /  Scorpion Helmets /  Wild-Ass Seats  The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation  The Gold Star Ride Foundation    GET YOUR MOTORCYCLE MEN SHIRTS HERE!!! /  Get your Motorcycle Men Neck Gator and Mug here!!  Don't forget to get over and check out Ride With Ted over on the Motorcycle Men Channel on YouTube.       Thanks for listening, we greatly appreciate you support. Ride Safe and remember....       .... We say stupid crap so you don't have to.Support the show

Hello boys and girls!!Today we have author and Moto Guzzi enthusiast Nick Adams on the podcast to tell us about his travels around Canada on his 1970's Moto Guzzi's  Great stories and quite the interesting gentlemen. Here are some links where you can check out Nick's books and YouTube Channel.Nick's Books: On Audible, On AmazonNick on Socialmedia: YouTube Facebook​​​​​​​Hey, now is your chance to get your Motorcycle Men shirt!! Yes, that's right, you can now get yourself a Motorcycle Men short sleeve T, Long Sleeve Tee, Sweatshirt, Hoodie or Polo shirt. The fine folks at Great Plains Apparel were kind enough to put together this wonderful package for us and shirts are waiting for you!!Also now available is the Motorcycle Men Neck Gator and Coffee Mug!!!  Special Thanks to our Sponsors:   Tobacco MotorwearShinko TiresScorpion Helmets Wild-Ass SeatsThe Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer FoundationThe Gold Star Ride Foundation   Don't forget to get over and

Hello Boys and Girls  ANOTHER remote podcast today so things might not seem as normal as they do when we are live. Regardless we did talk aboutTed's Bike repairMotorcycle buying sourcesEuropean Owners Face more restrictions that could come to the USKawasaki announces 5 new bikesLivewire on the drag stripHarley Pro-Stock kicking ass on the strip with the FXDRHarley Riding academy Give-Away for the holidaysCheck out the South Jersey Film Festival at REVSISTERS.comHarley Davidson History #13Chris with 43 pointsJustin with 32 pointsTim with 22 points Special Thanks to our Sponsors:    Tobacco Motorwear  /  Shinko Tires /  Scorpion Helmets /  Wild-Ass Seats The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation The Gold Star Ride Foundation   GET YOUR MOTORCYCLE MEN SHIRTS HERE!!! /  Get your Motorcycle Men Neck Gator and Mug here!! Don't forget to get over and check out Ride With Ted over on the Motorcycle Men Channel on YouTube.      Thanks for listening, we greatly appreciate you

Hello Boys and Girls  Due to Illness and all that, we had to do yet ANOTHER remote podcast today so things might not seem as normal as they do when we are live. Regardless we did talk aboutThe Ride to the KeysFirst Gear OutRider Heated GlovesPotential 2nd BikeYamaha Introduces E-ScooterVolcom Introduces All-terrain Electric motorcycleHarley History #12 Special Thanks to our Sponsors:   Tobacco MotorwearShinko TiresScorpion Helmets Wild-Ass SeatsThe Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer FoundationThe Gold Star Ride Foundation  GET YOUR MOTORCYCLE MEN SHIRTS HERE!!!Get your Motorcycle Men Neck Gator and Mug here!!Don't forget to get over and check out Ride With Ted over on the Motorcycle Men Channel on YouTube.     Thanks for listening, we greatly appreciate you support. Ride Safe and remember....      .... We say stupid crap so you don't have to.Support the show

Hello Boys and Girls  Due to Illness and all that, we had to do a remote podcast today so things might not seem as normal as they do when we are live. Regardless we did talk aboutLong Way UpTopics:      When do you call it quits for the season?      If you can't ride, do you have motorcycle related plans for the off-season (repairs, custom work)?      What can or will you do to keep riding through the winter?Paid off my bike, now what?GeographyYouTube TalkHistory of Harley Davidson #11In 1930, Howard Hughes created what?In 1933, A harley Davidson Model J with sidecar was seen whereBetween 1960 and 1975 only 108 of these were produced.Harley Davidson tried to patent what?What motorcycle was upgraded to a Shovelhead in 1966.The first production motorcycle started production when?Suzuki motorcycles originally made what before motorcycles?Special Thanks to our Sponsors:   Tobacco MotorwearShinko TiresScorpion Helmets Wild-Ass SeatsThe Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer FoundationThe

Hello Boys and Girls  We continue the History of Harley Davidson and other funky stuffWe also chatted about:   Ted's Bike repair Long Way UpHarley Pulls out of India  Bronx back on the table        HD History #10Which engine served HD the longest?True or False In the early 1960's, Only 1 in 5 Harley sales was a Hummer.In 1957 the Sportster made it's debut. Its signature peanut tank came from what?The original Sportster tank held how much fuel?In 1965 and 1966, Harley's best selling bike was...?Bonus Question #1 - The highest paved road in the world is where?Bonus Question #2 - The longest road in the world is? Special Thanks to our Sponsors:    Tobacco Motorwear Shinko Tires Scorpion Helmets Wild-Ass Seats The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation The Gold Star Ride Foundation   GET YOUR MOTORCYCLE MEN SHIRTS HERE!!!Get your Motorcycle Men Neck Gator and Mug here!!Don't forget to get over and check out the Ted Shed Video's over on the Motorcycle

Hello Boys and Girls,Today we have another wonderful interview with another inspiring author and rider. Tiffani Burkett, author of "Chronicles of a Motorcycle Gypsy" and "South of the Border", joins me in the V-Twin Cafe to tell us about her adventure around the USA and points south. A very enjoyable person to speak to and both of her books are greatly entertaining. They can be found in Audiobook format on Audible and in print version on Amazon. Check them out!!  Well worth the read or listen.Tiffani's BooksTiffani's Facebook & Instagram Hey, now is your chance to get your Motorcycle Men shirt!! Yes, that's right, you can now get yourself a Motorcycle Men short sleeve T, Long Sleeve Tee, Sweatshirt, Hoodie or Polo shirt. The fine folks at Great Plains Apparel were kind enough to put together this wonderful package for us and shirts are waiting for you!!Also now available is the Motorcycle Men Neck Gator and Coffee Mug!!! Special Thanks to our Sponsors:  Tobacco Motorwear

Hello Boys and Girls  We continue the History of Harley Davidson and other funky stuffWe also chatted about:   Harley cuts the Bronx.... again....  Long way up   Ted's Bike repair   Harley's "GO-RIDE" Challenge   Harley Re-Launches "The Enthusiast" magazine, replacing HOG Magazine   Balancing for HD Touring Bikes   Harley History #9:                   The engine used in the J-Model was used for how many years?           The term Fat Bob actually refers to what?           In the late 1930's, what was the best selling HD accessory?           In the early 1920's what else was powered by a HD motor?           In 1941, which of HD's production models was the most expensive?          Bonus #1: In the movie Best Bar in America, what did Sanders Ride?          Bonus #2: Where is Big Gate Road?           Special Thanks to our Sponsors:   Tobacco MotorwearShinko TiresScorpion Helmets Wild-Ass Seats The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation

Hello Boys and Girls  We continue the History of Harley Davidson this time with guest Huffy The Clown We also chatted about:   What bike would you buy?'Harley's Crate 131 Engine now available for Softail ModelsSturgis 202 StatisticsTed's Bike repairJustin's registration issuesTim's moving somewhereChris's ball sackHarley History #8:By 1950 what captured 40% of motorcycle sales?In response to British imports in 1952, what did Harley introduce?In 1952 which Harley model sold the best?True or False: In 1953, Harley Davidson discontinued the 750cc engine in the K-Series.In 1953, Cadillac Grey/ Asure Blue color scheme was available on which model only?Bonus #1: Which of these states has the most registered motorcycles?Bonus #2: Which of these US interstate Highways is the longest? Special Thanks to our Sponsors:     Tobacco Motorwear Shinko Tires Scorpion Helmets Wild-Ass Seats The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation The Gold Star Ride Foundation  

Hello Boys and Girls  We continue the History of Harley Davidson this time with guest Danielle, the Motorcycle Men Geography Lesson.   We also chatted about:   Grand Tour Madagascar airing September 4th    Antifa gets run out of town in Sturgis Laconia kicks off this weekend. Harley Davidson Honors the 80th anniversary of the Motor Maids Atlantic City Bike week September 10-13Roar to the Shore Permanently cancelled. Seaside Bike Fest, 9/24 to 9/27 Missouri Gov Signs HG1963T Bill  HR2 Invest in America act (Highway bill) passes in the House.MM Geography lessonHD History #7    What sizes were the flathead single available in 1932?Which of these was not a color for the 1932 model year?In 1934 to save money while weathering the depression, Harley dropped what feature on their motorcycles?Although, the same motorcycle, what did the '32 & '33 VL's have that the '34 didn't?Which model came first?Which of these 4 US states has the most registered motorcycles?Which of these countries has t

Hello boys and girls,In today's wonderful interview, I get to speak to the future!!  Yes, my guest today is 14 hours ahead of me in Australia. As you know, I am a big fan of riders using a motorcycle that is completely inappropriate for the job or task at hand. My guest today, could easily be accused of such fun. His YouTube channel has 55 thousand subscribers where his adventures include everything from selling real estate to riding a Honda Monkey in the desert. It's The Million Dollar Bogan, Danny Hayes. Hey, now is your chance to get your Motorcycle Men shirt!! Yes, that's right, you can now get yourself a Motorcycle Men short sleeve T, Long Sleeve Tee, Sweatshirt, Hoodie or Polo shirt. The fine folks at Great Plains Apparel were kind enough to put together this wonderful package for us and shirts are waiting for you!!Special Thanks to our Sponsors:  Tobacco MotorwearShinko TiresScorpion Helmets Wild-Ass SeatsThe Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer FoundationThe Gold

Hello Boys and Girls  We continue the History of Harley Davidson this time with guest Alonzo Bodden, the Motorcycle Men Geography Lesson.    We also chatted about:   Harley trimming up future lineupPan America a go, but the Bronx may not see daylightChinese 350 may not happenOn any Sunday turns 49HD to introduce a variable timing engineIndian making plans for a new water cooled tourer"Long Way Up" coming out in September on Apple TVMM Geography lessonHD History #6Which of these Harley Modes came first of the "E" Series?Which of these Models came first of the "---S" series?In 1935 how much would this bike cost you?In 1945 what was the most common color sold?In 1950, what was the smallest bike HD made?Bonus Question #1: How many motorcycles did Indian produce in 1945?Bonus Question #2: What BMW motorcycle was the staple of the German army in WWII?Check out Alonzo's Podcast Who's Paying AttentionAlonzo BoddenNot Alonzo BoddenSpecial Thanks to our Sponsors:    Tobacco Motor

Hello boys and girls, If you are traveling to some far off location, and you may say to yourself “I really would like to ride a bike while I’m there”. So you have a few options, but usually the only option is to rent one brand or two of bike. But suppose you want to try something completely different. Well, my guest today is the guy you want to deal with. So if you’re traveling to anywhere in the united states, and you want a bike to rent when you get to your destination, you’ll want to get ahold of Twisted Road. Joining me here in the V-Twin café is Austin Rothbard to tell us all about it.Hey, now is your chance to get your Motorcycle Men shirt!! Yes, that's right, you can now get yourself a Motorcycle Men short sleeve T, Long Sleeve Tee, Sweatshirt, Hoodie or Polo shirt. The fine folks at Great Plains Apparel were kind enough to put together this wonderful package for us and shirts are waiting for you!!Special Thanks to our Sponsors:  Tobacco MotorwearShinko TiresScorpion Helmets Wild-Ass SeatsThe Moto

Hello Boys and Girls  We continue the History of Harley Davidson this time with a guest, the Motorcycle Men Geography Lesson.   Vision Zero - Not minding their own business   Other Electric Bikes1400 HP Mustang Mach-E2021 Ford BroncoMM Geography LessonThis week's History of HD Questions:In 1946 Harley-Davidson made up what percentage of US motorcycle production?In 1948, this 41-year-old feature on Harley’s big twins went away. What was it?With improvements that included the telescoping forks, the new Panhead V-Twin became known as the what?Although discussed in 1946, this feature on Harley Davidson Motorcycles didn’t see the light of day until 1952.What was the name given to the 3 hp, 7cui, S-125 that was introduced in 1947?Bonus Question #1: The suspension on the early Hummer models functioned through the use of what?Bonus Question #2: Which of these companies started making motorcycles first?Special Thanks to our Sponsors:     Tobacco Motorwear Shinko Tires Scorpion Helmets Wild-Ass Seats The Motorcyc

Hello boys and girls, As you know, recently I had the opportunity to ride the Harley Davidson LiveWire and was completely impressed. Now imagine you had the opportunity to ride one 1400 miles from Border to Border, Mexico to Canada? Well my guest today did just that. Impressive man on an impressive bike.West Coast Green HighwayElectrify AmericaPlugshareChargePointHD LiveWire Riders GroupH-D LiveWire GroupHDLiveWireRiders YouTubeHarley-Davidson LiveWireHey, now is your chance to get your Motorcycle Men shirt!! Yes, that's right, you can now get yourself a Motorcycle Men short sleeve T, Long Sleeve Tee, Sweatshirt, Hoodie or Polo shirt. The fine folks at Great Plains Apparel were kind enough to put together this wonderful package for us and shirts are waiting for you!! Special Thanks to our Sponsors:  Tobacco MotorwearShinko TiresScorpion Helmets Wild-Ass SeatsThe Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer FoundationThe Gold Star Ride Foundation  Don't forget to get over and check ou

Hello Boys and Girls  Here we are at our 250th Episode and I'm sure many of you are asking yourself how is this possible. We don't know either but here we are.  In this episode, we continue the History of Harley Davidson, the Motorcycle Men Geography Lesson and I will give a detailed review of the Harley Davidson Livewire.Chinese Harley 350?Kawasaki Electric BikeLiveWire ReviewOther Electric BikesGeographyTop Cities: Domestically: San Francisco, California International: Sydney New South Wales Australia Our Hoes in Cohoes New York sticking with us.-1 The big return is: Our friends from Zimbabwe  2 International Incident award: Armenia 1 Sticking it where the sun don’t shine that much: 1-listener in the South Sandwich Islands Sultans Swing: Brunei -1 Where the hell is that Award: 1 -  Glinka, Smolenskaya Oblast' Favorite Place Award: Bermuda -1 Lazy Bastards Town Name Award: 14 -Lorida, Florida Where the hell am I award: Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar 3 Three times fast Award: 8 - Sandesneben,

Hello Boys and Girls  Another gathering of the minds in the V-Twin Cafe. In this episode we discuss lots of stuff!!Things like:Self-balancing Harley?Triumph Developing an Electric BikeNew Motorcycle Social Media AppHarley announces "No Show" on instagram pageMotorcycle Men Geography LessonCohoes, NYSouth Sandwich IslandsBremen, Germanylockgilphead, Argyll and ButeToowoomba, QueenslandCockeysville, MarylandSao Bartolomeu de Messines, Faro, PortugalFruit Cove, FloridaMarbury, AlabamaHarley Davidson History   Special Thanks to our Sponsors:    Tobacco Motorwear Shinko Tires Scorpion Helmets Wild-Ass Seats The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation The Gold Star Ride Foundation  GET YOUR MOTORCYCLE MEN SHIRTS HERE!!!Don't forget to get over and check out the Ted Shed Video's over on the Support the show

Hello Boys and Girls  No longer Staying at home... we took off our masks and gloves and headed off to the V-Twin Cafe for coffee and some chit-chat on what we have been doing for the last couple of weeks. Things like: Rides Motorcycle WorkEtchingHarley's makes cutsHarley TVHarley Davidson History Lesson Part 2        What was HD's first Flop?What was the Superpowered Twins purpose?What did Indian and Harley Agree on?What was the "AA" model nicknamed?The Model "D" led to the development of the......?Special Thanks to our Sponsors:    Tobacco Motorwear Shinko Tires Scorpion Helmets Wild-Ass Seats The Motorcycle Men Support David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation The Gold Star Ride Foundation  GET YOUR MOTORCYCLE MEN SHIRTS HERE!!!Don't forget to get over and check out the Ted Shed Video's over on the Motorcycle Men Channel on YouTube.    Thanks for listening, we greatly appreciate you support. Ride Safe and remember....     .... We say stupid crap so you don&apo