Interviewing Dave Moss of Dave Moss Tuning, how a motorcycle suspension could save your life. In Episode 5, Dave Moss of David Moss Tuning chats with John and Mark about the importance of adjusting your motorcycles suspension to your specific needs. If you have ever considered trying to improve the handling of your bike, you must listen to what Dave has to say, it could save your life. https://davemosstuning.com Youtube Channel for Dave Moss Tuning: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYmOGL8b_-UeV...
Nov 21, 2022•32 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Discussion with Mike Kennedy, President of Vances and Hines In this edition of Behind the Bars Podcast, John and Mark talk with Mike Kennedy- President of Vance and Hines . V&H has helped Harley riders achieve better sound, performance and looks for years and is now venturing out into new categories like Side by Sides and even pickup trucks. They are truly the state of the art when in comes helping a motor breath efficiently. John and Mark cover all sorts of topics including Right to Repair ...
Nov 18, 2022•29 min
Ep 3, S5, Trevor Blouin, 2022 Hoka Hey Rider John and Mark have an emotional interview with Harley-Davidson Master Technician, Trevor Blouin, and the 2022 Hoka Hey Rider. Trevor discusses his mental and physical preparations for serious Hoka Hey Endurance Challenge . Riding 10,000 miles in 12 days, Trevor, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Sponsored by Wilkins Harley-Davidson .
Aug 03, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Ep 2, S5, Harley-Davidson's new Sportster Nightster, interview with James McClanahan, from the famous Myers-Duren Harley-Davidson Mark and John interrogate James McClanahan from Myers-Duren Harley-Davidson in Tulsa, Oklahoma to get some information on the new 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster RH975 which was just released today. Myers-Duren Harley-Davidson www.h-d.com/ Special thank you to Wilkins Harley-Davidson, South Barre, VT for sponsoring the Behind the Bars Podcast....
Apr 12, 2022•19 min
Ep 1, S5, How did Harley-Davidson clean BMW's clock? Interview with Executive Editor of Cycle World Magazine, Justin Dawes Cycle World Magazine made some serious waves last month when they released an Article Entitled 2021 Big Bore Adventure Shootout and declared the Harley-Davidson Pan America as the top Adventure Bike, displacing the BMW R1250 GS. In this episode of Behind the Bars, Mark and John interview Executive Editor on the reasons why the magazine chose the Pan America. So much so that ...
Jan 12, 2022•27 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark chat with Kelly Quinn, a.k.a Throttle Girl, about her experiences on the Pan America. “Like riding a dragon” was her description of how she feels on it. Kelly was an early adopter having first experienced the Pan America when it was just a prototype. Tune in to learn more about adventure riding! Throttle Girl Throttle Girl Facebook Thanks again to our sponsor, Wilkins Harley-Davidson...
Jun 25, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In this episode, Behind the Bars Podcast welcomes Mike (The Wolf) as guest host with Mark. Mike and Mark chat with Spenser and Eric of MotoVermont, a tour company that leads adventure riders on journeys in Vermont, Quebec, and New Mexico. They discuss adventure riding and the arrival of the much anticipated Harley-Davidson Pan America. Without John’s usual babbling, you will actually get to hear some fresh perspectives! MotoVermont Harley-Davidson Pan America Special thanks to Wilkins Harley-Dav...
Mar 10, 2021•29 min
Ep 11, S4, Interview with Serial 1 Cycle Company, Aaron Frank and Rich Bunzel John and Mark interview Aaron Frank, Brand Director of Serial 1 Cycle Company, along with Rich Bunzel, Dealer Relations. We discuss what is an EBike, and how Serial 1's bike differs from Giant and Specialized Ebikes. The differences, the history and how Harley-Davidson spun this company off so it can be nimble and flourish on its own. The media has been busy with Serial 1 and the reviews are fantastic. Tune in for a fu...
Jan 28, 2021•29 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Ep 10, S4, Jake Bright, Tech Crunch/Revzilla Writer, on his creation, the KTM, Triple Threat. TX3 Regular guest Jake Bright, Award winning author, Contributing Writer to Tech Crunch and Common Tread , visits with John and Mark to talk about a new project he is developing called the Triple Threat or Tx3. This revolutionary concept is really three motorcycles in one. Tune in to learn more about this unique project. Bonus content… Mark has an epiphany about the future of the HD LiveWire while barbe...
Nov 20, 2020•26 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Ep 9, S4, Interview with Long Way Up, Charley Boorman, Harley-Davidson LiveWire Adventure Rider In this episode, John and Mark revisit with Charley Boorman- LiveWire adventure motorcycle rider and co-star along with Ewan McGregor in the new Apple series Long Way Up. This fascinating series chronicles their journey riding Harley-Davidson LiveWires from Argentina to Los Angeles. Charley tells stories about the various countries they rode through, the challenges of the road, and his special relatio...
Oct 02, 2020•27 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Ep 8, S4, Vera Bloom, Motorcycle Rider, Alternative Rock Artist out of Nashville In this episode, John and Mark visit with Vera Bloom- an Alt Rock performance artist out of Nashville. Vera talks about her new six song EP that is coming out in October. Having grown up in the Seattle area in a family of Harley Riders, Vera talks about how riding her Harley is part of how she finds musical inspiration. Check out Vera's Instagram Account. CLICK As always, thank you to Wilkins Harley-Davidson for spo...
Sep 30, 2020•24 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Ep 7, S4, Grading Harley-Davidson's Electric Motorcycle, TechCrunch Contributing Writer, Jake Bright talks about how he grades LiveWire In this podcast, John and Mark revisit with Jake Bright, Contributing Writer to Tech Crunch and electric motorcycle enthusiast. Jake offers his grading policy for the new Harley-Davidson LiveWire. This is a provocative conversation that calls into question the early success of Harley’s EV program. Jake Bright's Article, Missing Links to Grading Harley-Davidson's...
May 24, 2020•33 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Ep 6, S4, Interview with Diego Cardenas, Creator of Influential LiveWire Group Curious about the how the Livewire is faring out in the wild? Tune into this podcast to get the lowdown. John and Mark chat with Diego Cardenas, an early adopter of the LiveWire, about his experiences, motorcycle culture shifts, and how the LiveWire is fairing with 5000 miles under his belt. Diego gets into discussion on what happens when the motorcycle gets to 0 percent battery, how his range almost reached 200 miles...
Mar 13, 2020•32 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Ep 5, S4, Interview with Harley-Davidson Go to Market Manager, Michael Spaeth We received special permission for this interview. Super cool discussion here on Behind the Bars with Michael Spaeth of the Harley-Davidson. His title is mysterious but make no mistake he is a Harley insider who contributes significantly to all aspects of the Harley brand. Discussion focused on all sorts of things, like, sleeping in ditches, product hygiene, therapeutics, and Batwing v. Sharknose fairings. Tune in to h...
Feb 06, 2020•34 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Ep 4, S4, Interview with Author, Debi Tolbert Duggar, Author of Riding Soul-O In this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark chat with Debi Tolbert Duggar- rider and author of the book Riding Soul-O. Debbie is an awesome story teller with many fascinating experiences on a motorcycle that have led to her discovering her true self. Tune in to hear how riding helped transform her from being “soul sick” to someone very at ease in her own skin. Debi's Website with more info on her book. CLICK HERE...
Jan 29, 2020•27 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Ep 3, S4, Interview with Jamie Elvidge, Motorcycle Journalist, on Ewan Mcgregor and Charley Boorman’s Harley-Davidson LiveWire ride from Argentina to Los Angeles With the Harley-Davidson Livewire due in showrooms all across the country in the next few weeks, John and Mark chat with motorcycle journalist Jamie Elvidge about Livewire and Pan America. Jamie wrote a fascinating article recently about adventure riders Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman who chose to ride Harley-Davidson Livewires on an...
Jan 02, 2020•22 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Ep 2, S4, Bruce Motta, Harley Owners Group (HOG) Czar In this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark talk with Bruce Motta, Regional Manager for HOG Harley-Davidson Owners Group. Bruce is a fascinating guy who has gone from designing nuclear subs for the Navy to making connections with motorcycle riders across the globe. His harrowing account of his first time on a motorcycle and his run in with the law in Brazil make for very interesting listening. Bruce “dances with his machine” and it come...
Dec 17, 2019•29 min
S4, Ep1, Craig Ripley, Living off the Slab, Dual Adventure Motorcyclist, thoughts on Harley-Davidson Pan America In this episode, John goes solo since Mark is off hugging trees (only for this episode). John talks with Craig Ripley who has a popular Youtube Channel and does adventure touring riding all over the country. While we are still learning many of the specs of the Pan America, Craig offers his insight on what he sees on the bike and compares it to many of the other models on the market. C...
Dec 09, 2019•26 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Ep 14, S3, Interview with Joe Pennington, of THE Evel Knievel Museum Evel Knievel has to be the interesting character to ever sit in the saddle of a motorcycle. John and Mark were fascinated to learn that there is a museum in Topeka, Kansas dedicated to Evel. In this podcast Joe Pennington of THE Evel Knievel Museum talks with John and Mark about the museum’s exhibits and attractions. Evel himself, had left plans for how this museum might be designed. There are also some interesting stories abou...
Nov 11, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Interview with Alisa Clickenger, Women's Motorcycle Tours In this Behind the Bars Podcast, John and Mark chat with Alisa Clickenger. Alisa is an inspirational writer, blogger, and global motorcycle tour leader who called motorcycles “the lens through which I view the world”. Her passion for bikes was inspired by a dream and has allowed her to discover her true self. She speaks about many interesting elements of motorcycling including the sense of family, the value of solitude, and taming inner s...
Oct 30, 2019•28 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Mark and John interview Valerie Thompson, who is the Fastest Woman on 2 Wheels (328 MPH), on her friendship with Jessi Combs who was tragically killed trying to achieve a world record on four wheels today. Valerie Thompson, is the “World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer ” and an eight-time land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame , seven 200 MPH Clubs and one 300 MPH Club . In 2018, she piloted the famed BUB 7 Streamliner to a record speed of 328.467 mph (...
Aug 28, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Ep 11, S3, Interview with 5 Time NHRA Champion, Andrew Hines Ever traveled 200 MPH on a motorcycle? On this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark talk with 5 time NHRA Champion Andrew Hines about what it feels like drag race a motorcycle for Vance and Hines/Harley-Davidson Race Team. Andrew is a classy guy with three (3) little ones at home watching on NHRA.Com as he tears up the track and continues to demolish the competition. Find out what Andrew sprays on his seat before every race. NHRA ...
Aug 05, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Ep 10, S3, Jake Bright, Contributor to TechCrunch on the 2020 LiveWire and Zero SRF In this edition of Behind the Bars, John and Mark talk with Jake Bright for the second time. Jake is a contributing writer for Tech Crunch . All together they dig further into some of the details of the new LiveWire including the haptic experience and future versions of Harley E-Bikes/motorcycles. Both John and Jake share there impressions having both ridden the Harley-Davidson LiveWire. Jake does some comparison...
Jul 25, 2019•33 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Ep 9, S3, Is Harley-Davidson really an American made motorcycle? International Business Professor, Frank Dubois, PHD gives insight on this complex issue. What is American Made mean? Does it need to be manufactured in the USA? Can it have products made outside the United States? What about if the products were made in the US and shipped overseas to be finished? Very few things are 100% American Made. Seven Criteria are considered, including profit margin, labor, and research and development locat...
Jul 09, 2019•34 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Ep 8, S3, Lorne Banks, Adventure Touring Trainer for Special Forces, Government Agencies. Lorne owns Adventure Riders International , a company that trains people in Adventure Touring. Lorne explains some of the challenges in teaching people to move their bike in challenging environments. Some of the uses for Adventure Touring Bikes in Special Forces. This one wasn't one of our best since the phone quality isn't what we like it to be. We had to call Lorne in Canada so the quality was lower than ...
Jul 06, 2019•20 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Ep 7, S3, Discussion regarding Harley's Partnership with Chinese Motorcycle Manufacturer Qianjiang Motorcycle Group In this podcast, John and Mark chat with Robert Pandya, (former PR Manager for Aprilia, Motoguzzi, Victory and Indian) about Harley-Davidson’s recent controversial announcement. HD has partnered with a Chinese motorcycling manufacturer Qianjiang Motorcycle Group to begin producing smaller (338 cc) and more accessible bikes for the Asian Market. Robert is perhaps the most energetic ...
Jun 20, 2019•28 min
Ep 6, Season 3, Comparison, Harley-Davidson LiveWire v. Zero Motorcycle SRF, Electric Motorcycles In this podcast, Jon, John, and Mark compare and contrast the Harley-Davidson LiveWire and the Zero SR/F. Both are fantastic electric motorcycles though the Harley is clearly aimed at those looking for a premium EV experience while the Zero is more value oriented. That said, similarly equipped examples of both are closer in price than you might think. The discussion focuses on Price, Range, and Comp...
Apr 04, 2019•30 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Episode 5, Season 3, Genevieve Schmitt, founder of Women Riders Now and long-time motorcycle journalist, inspiration to many Well before her time, Genevieve Schmitt founded Women Riders Now back in 2006. Undoubtedly she is a factor in the recent trend which has women entering the Motorcycle World in droves. John and Mark chat with Genevieve about how the machine and the culture around riding is changing rapidly. Genevieve is a fascinating speaker with a long history of breaking down barriers bet...
Mar 06, 2019•26 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this podcast, John and Mark chat with Robin Bradley, writer for American Motorcycle Dealer Magazine. Robin shares his candid point of view about the Harley-Davidson legacy. The conversation revolves around an article that Robin wrote recently in a trade publication about HD's More Roads campaign that applauds the new direction the Motor Company is heading in. He maintains it is possible to maintain the core group of customers while attracting a new generation of riders with different needs an...
Feb 07, 2019•31 min•Season 3Ep. 4
John and Mark chat with Sandra Hinksman, VP of the Motor Maids. Te Motor Maids is a women's motorcycle club in North America with over 1,200 members from the United States and Canada. Established in 1940, Motor Maids was one of the first women's motorcycle groups and has been called the oldest existing women's club in the United States. This Podcast is particularly special to us as Barbara Wilkins, one of our founders and current teammate, started in motorcycling in the same era as Motor Maids. ...
Jan 25, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 3
