Ep 25 - Nitromethane, COVID, and Thai Flavored Harleys
08/20/24 • 86 min
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 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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Email us at [email protected]
Website: https://motohop.co
Merch: https://motohop.co/merch
Instagram: @motohop_ & @ms.motohop
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Motorcycles & Misfits
Noco Moto
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Previous Episode
Ep 24 - A Lot of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and a Little Bit of News
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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Next Episode
Ep 26 - One crisis at a time
We talk about where the heck we've been (car accident, day job, Flu A), Harley's CEO sized hole, sleek looking 50th Anniversary Gold Wings, the death of the FTR, LiveWire scooters, handlebar wheelie speed record, and more...
I think we forgot to mention - this one was recorded on April 27th, 2025.
Recalls:
2024 Kawasaki Ninja/Z E-1 Battery Terminal Issue
2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse, Pursuit Limited, Roadmaster Elite, and Springfield Dark Horse Fuel Pump Issue
News:
Jochen Zeitz leaves Harley
More Harley CEO/Board Drama
Harley 2024 Q4 Results
50th Anniversary Gold Wing
$110,000 Harley
Indian FTR Discontinued
LiveWire Scooters
New Livewire Trademark
AMA backs reintroduction of the REPAIR Act
Weird News:
Magnus Carlton sets record for fastest handlebar wheelie
Reference Photos/Links:
Electric 3-wheeler
Motocompacto fits like a glove in a Fiero
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