To me, this is just about the perfect advertisement. You learn something cool, discover a person that does it well, and now you know who to go to if you can’t handle it yourself! In this video, Mel of Dragonman’s Machining shows you how to rebuild the flywheel from a ’76 Shovelhead.
Video Intermission – CCM Motorcycles: The Story So Far
Based out of the UK, Clews Competition Motorcycles is a niche manufacturer that owes its start to the failure of BSA’s racing division – Alan Clews was looking to build a better motocross bike and he snapped up anything he could from BSA after they shut down the competition department. A tumultuous history ensued – Clews sold the company in …
Video Intermission – Lyndon Poskitt does Dakar 2018
One of the most incredible aspects of the 2018 Dakar was the campaign of Lyndon Poskitt. The previous year he created a feature length film of his competition in the Malle Moto class, and his experience taught him that the media efforts of the Dakar organizers were seriously lacking. In Lyndon’s words, “If the Dakar Rally is so long, why …
Video Intermission – Dump the Clutch, Episode 1
As you’ve probably figured out by now, Spurgeon Dunbar is one of my favorite buddies in the motorcycle industry. We originally met at the launch of the Yamaha SCR950, and since then we’ve been able to get around the fact that we live on opposite sides of the country to connect for some normal rides (like BMW R1200GS’ in Baja) …
Video Intermission – Kawasaki’s Science of Supercross
A couple of years ago, Kawasaki started to produce content to be shared during televised Supercross races. They call it the Science of Supercross. I call it a great way to advertise. As you probably have noticed, the 2018 Monster Energy AMA Supercross championship has started up again – the 4th race of the season happens on Saturday in Phoenix …
Video Intermission – Harry’s Garage – Collection of Dakar Winners
One of the founders of Evo Magazine, Harry Metcalfe now runs a YouTube channel simply called “Harry’s Garage” in which he walks you through special vehicles, many of which he owns himself. Like any good petrolhead, he’s got a soft spot for motorcycles in addition to cars, and in this 23-minute long video he shares his collection of 6 bikes …
Video Intermission – Slayground II
Jeremy McGrath has added a dirt half pipe at his ranch in San Diego, and he had Axell Hodges (also known as “Slay”) come by to have some fun.
Video Intermission – Dakar 2018 – Best of Bikes
The 2018 Dakar is over and KTM took their 18th win in a row thanks to Matthias Walkner’s excellent riding – and his ability to navigate correctly. A few of the top guys crashed out, but one of the most significant moments of the entire race was back in Stage 10. At the beginning of the stage, the top seven …
Video Intermission – On Two Wheels – 2018 Ducati V4 Prototype
Motorcycle media is traveling to Valencia right now for the launch of Ducati’s new Panigale V4, and it will be interesting to read what everyone will have to say in a few days. Ari and Zack of On Two Wheels somehow got their hands on a prototype version in advance and they just released an entertaining video of their brief …
Video Intermission – Untitled Motorcycles’ Fat Tracker
Last year, Moto Guzzi announced a “V9 Custom Builder Project” in which they commissioned 4 shops to build customize the V9 platform (either the Bobber or the Roamer). One of the four was Hugo Eccles at Untitled Motorcycles, and I hope you remember him from, among other things, the episode we did together on Jay Leno’s Garage for his HyperScrambler …
Video Intermission – TT3D: Closer to the Edge
The 2010 Isle of Man TT was covered by one of the best documentaries ever created about motorcycling – TT3D. It was well reviewed by critics but unlike many moto films, it was also a financial success because it transcended the machines themselves. In a review on The Guardian, Peter Bradshaw highlights this by saying, “what could have been a …
Video Intermission – Paying the Price
If you’ve been following along with the Dakar Rally but want more while they’re currently on a rest day, Red Bull has come to the rescue with a fantastic documentary about Toby Price.
Video Intermission – Suzuki’s 1970 World Motocross Grand Prix
Suzuki produced a promo film to recap their 1970 season in the World (if we’re being honest, just Europe) Motocross Grand Prix. Suzuki was the first Japanese manufacturer that competed for the championship, and they dominated thanks to their 250cc racer, the RH70. It didn’t hurt that they had Sylvain Geboers, Joel Robert, and Olle Petterson piloting the machines (which …
Video Intermission – Hagerty Redline Rebuild
You know Hagerty for their insurance products (probably specifically for classic motorcycles), but I was surprised to find that they also create a whole bunch of original content as well. One of their shows is called Redline Rebuild, where they show the rebuild of a vehicle (usually a car) with a timelapse. The most recent episode is of a custom …
Video Intermission – Toni Bou Highlights
Toni Bou is a trials legend that I’ve shared with you before, but I’m bringing him up again because someone has kindly put together several of his best moves this year that have been shared on Instagram. There’s so much to be jealous of here, whether it’s Toni’s ability or how passionate European crowds are about trials (check out 8:20).