American Biker Minute: Recent Episodes
jeff ryan
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When cagers cross the double solid yellow lines, your butt cheeks will squeeze together. When you get the sensation of needles, out pops a diamond. Yes, really..
Go ahead, take a chance on the plane. You'll likely spend the entire week on one hell of a shitty rental bike. Have Fun.
VP "Madditive" is capable of transforming 89 octane boat gas into 93 octane racing fuel. Use as directed, don't overdo. Caveat: Using this in an injected bike may lead to more frequent replacement of oxygen sensors.
Ride the parks or ride the parkways, just get the hell out of the house and on 2 wheels!
(your brain will thank you).
New dog nuts, clutch, lights, brakes? Keeping good records lifts resale value and is a stellar troubleshooting aid.
As opposed to America, where "drivers" don't seem to give a damm where they crash or who they hit in the process.
Willie G's exact words as we spoke, and I asked him to describe the HD company philosophy.
Ah, the beauty of simplicity. Dozens line the rally sidewalk as an old school dude prepares to turn over his hog with LEG POWER!
All fools day doesn't mean we all act the part. This is the beginning of half-price heaven for broke bikers!
Like the month of March, you could say DBW2020 came in like a lion and went out like a lamb.
The ultimate bummer.. Blow Blow Blow and you're .01 over the limit. There are no words.
This fall in Lakeland, Florida, (southwest of Tamap/St Pete). Good times, great Chili. No kids.
The biker-motorcyclist-rider deal is like asking people to correctly pronounce Nevada. One more for ya. Bicyclists are NOT bikers.
Today's show explains how to c.y.a. against bad gas. Ethanol has been sucking water out of the air in these tanks since 2006. NEVER BUY GAS AT A PLACE IF YOU SEE AN 18 WHEELER RESTOCKING THE TANKS!
Rent-a-bikes are flogged by people who expect to never see the machine again. We can only imagine the degree of abuse these poor scoots endure before your greasy mitts glom onto the bars!
In Manitou Springs, Colorado, Army NCO Ryan once had an apartment kitchen window view of Pike's Peak. That apartment went upscale luxury condos. If only they knew what went on way back when!
..because it takes mental "balls". Period. I've come to the conclusion that haters are what they are due to a lack of "balls".
Conking out on a town bench these days will get the visiting biker a cozy room with three hots and a cot!
Take a bathing suit for a Florida Stop n Splash. Towel off, for the next leg of the run! Hey, we're in!
Twice each year, spring and fall bike rally time in the Daytona area biker dudes roll in on their builds. Think "two wheels and an engine". Chopper time!
(Turd Burglar's from Tennessee). Deep back in the woods at the "Cabbage Patch" I suspect some drinking goes on back there in the leaves!
Dudes, want to return to bike week every year? Bring the girl down, marry her at the rally and have an excuse to return each year! (it could be worse?)
Daytona Bike Week runs through March 15. Come see us, or live vicariously through the Biker Minute!
It's good road punctuated with Elk, bear, goat, wolverine and more bear. When you reach 12,000 to 14,000 ft elevation, your eardrums will be hung out to dry. Never been over the big hump? Maybe it's your turn now!
SOS races old board trackers. One fin, aka, $5 bucks gets you in the gate, New Smyrna Speedway, couple miles past the "Cabbage Patch" biker bar and CG. See Billy Lane and the gang tear up some track! Info inside today's show.
Biker dude loves riding through ghost towns. As the years pass, (and barn board collectors tearm them apart), there are fewer and fewer.
Motorcycle leftovers, that is. These bikes are unwanted, unloved. Maybe it's the purple? Paint don't make a fast bike slow, ya know??
Check it out. Stats don't lie. Re-energize your love life while extending your motorcycle riding years above ground by rescuing a doggie(or cat)today!
Drink and drive. Pleasure from the buzz will be long gone as your expensive lawyer argues over jury selection.
With "a little 420" whatever that is! Biker Bar's got to have outstanding burgers and fries, but that's just the beginning.
Forty or better in their own family ride motorcycles! Hey, order a couple dozen clams casino for the biker dude!
As he says, "you deal with cards you're handed". Instead of bitching, he's out enjoying riding, counting on a life time of great memories to pull him through the hard times.
First time buyer? Check out today's ABM for timely tips on how to prepare yourself for the ultimate 2 wheel purchase!
Limiting factor in the quest for MC affordability is age. Might cost a sport biker more to insure the bike than the scoot is actually worth!
If girls can ride, (and most are damm good at it), why can't they have their own biker club.
Wine and dine the love of your life, and don't forget to give your other love a spritz and microfiber rub!
Who wants to be smacked for asking a lady for her age? Do the math, this girl has been a "Motor Maid" since 1941! Look around. Bikes keep riders young.
Bike breakdown? Up to 400 for a tow? 2 bucks a month starts to look attractive. If your company wants 10 bucks, you may already be paying too much for coverage. Just sayin'.
Much like the ethanol myth, 60kmi before saving the world. One in my neighborhood has a "Zero Emissions" license plate, (new car). He should listen to this show. And these planet savers rag on bikers?
Billy Lane's SOS once again hits the oval at New Smyrna Speedway during bike week. Tix, info in today's show!
Dude want's em to "bag it". We got no horse in this race, no problem with the A's. The kids love choppers!
What sucks is when you initiate the wave to someone who doesn't bother to return the favor. Hell, in my town, even the cops wave(many are bikers too).
H.R. is for bikers who miss the "good old days" of debauchery and loudness. No RV's, Trailers, Ankle Biters. This one is for the American Biker Party Nation.
Torque and Horsepower separate differing classes of motorcycles. Some have more torque, others, gobs of HP coupled with a lesser amount of tq.
Allowing one's MC to rot in a dusty corner without even a blanket for cover isn't a crime, but mabye it SHOULD BE.
This country has a history of eating weird stuff. Many meat markets have no refrigeration. Many people enjoy feasting on stuff that would make Americans cringe. Wash your hands!
This is why we see so many wild customs born out of shops in the colder country. Keep 'em coming, and to hell with the sidewalk and driveway!
Have 'em lay the design down where you won't mind having it for..ready...the rest of your life.
Surfing around(and not from behind the steering wheel)reveals top to bottom asking used motorcycle prices. Compare to what the Craig column has in your locale to get the very best deal next time out.
We've interviewed bikers struck by lightning. Never have we had someone state they fell asleep for a mile or more..on two wheels. Listen. Decide.
Biker's an only brat. Still, if I had siblings, they wouldn't be "shunned" on the basis of politics, but that's exactly the reason our country is being torn apart. If people must be shunned, shun 'em for a non political reason!
Act like ya want it. There's no shame in being stranded. One time or another, it happens to all of us!
What goes on in the gray matter of someone attempting to shoot a selfie while driving an automobile is beyond comprehension. How pretty will that face look when smashed up against the trunk of a 100 year old oak tree?
Amazing what these dudes can accomplish. They'll likely get the old girl up and running soon.
Hey, maybe the home life is good, and you just want to get out and ride with like minded bikers. Meetup.com could be a good place to look while you get your ducks in a row.
California to South Dakota, for ladies only. Some cried, no one died, and they all made it over the great divide.
Geez, the ad's talk about $1500 heated riding gear like it's nothin'. That's enough to score a not so gently used 125 trail bike!
We all know the seated jury is usually unkind to people on two wheels. Not time time, though. Check it out. Someone got what THEY deserved.
Going? Observe posted speed limit. 35mph may not seem like much until you're facing a drop off of 2,000 feet.
Kansas to Texas. Straight n narrow. Still good riding. Music, entertainment, riding opportunities seem to be endless.
This interview makes us drool. For the dozen times we've been through Wyoming, somehow we never visited DNP. Gotta get that done.
Certain times of the day, fewer police on the road. We offer three good times each day, plus commuting advice.
Dude probably telling the truth(we know from the last show). The little KTM 990 SRT has over 120 horsepower mated to a curb weight of a bit more than 400 pounds. The bike is LIT!
Looking for a decent used motorcycle? Brush up with today's show! We could save you thousands of misspent dollars!
Check republic biker rode what he brung. Not for a long time, though. Check out the "Jawa Blues".
Get yer hair in the wind, but taking the corners sucks. Better on a bike. Cars are transportation. Motorcycles are fun! The biker regrets selling every bike he ever had.
If ya live where there are no "air" boats, scratch that one off the list. Everybody likes fried onion rings and cold adult beverages, right?
We love enthusiastic bikers. Just listening to this lady, you know her head is in the right place.
Gloomy minded individuals are not worth hanging with! Let the sun shine in.
Chains and belts both have advantages and disadvantages. Because it's such a hassle to convert one to another, we tend to run what we brung. Is your belt too loose? Check out today's show.
We've decided to have our fun before it's time for the lobster bib and a two wheel ride in a chair.
Bikers are realists who know better than to schedule everything for.. "tomorrow".
If there is any motorcycle that doesn't need a turbo system, it has to the Suzuki's Hayabusa MC. Fortunately for us, looks like zuki is going ahead. Details in the show.
The ol' biker tool bag. Every try to tighten a nut-bolt set with your fingers? Enough said?
Times have changed. What hasn't is the guest biker's belief that "It's where you've been, and what you've done which makes you who you are today". Amen Bro.
We don't know what drives these people to tell total strangers that their favorite pastime is a waste of time. We really don't give a damm, either.
Biker fave, the gently winding two lane curve. They're very satisfying. In America, they're everywhere.
Aside from the political bickering, 2019 wasn't too bad. If you spend it on two wheels, 2020 will be even better!
Chip monks roasting on an open fire. Done for another year. Back to normal, not so fast!
There are ways to get a break on that speeding ticket. It all begins by showing respect instead of being pissed off.
300 miles, stop, swipe, ride, repeat. Small wonder so many prefer two lane back roads with mom n pop joints with smoked back ribs!
We hear this a lot. Flip side, families without the income to farm 'em out for two weeks.
Solid parental advice for unappreciative kiddos who asked Santa for $1,000 and a Gucci purse.
Someone will bust their ass so you can shovel everything down in 20 minutes. Have a heart. Give the cook a stand up round of applause!
Not the kind to be eaten. Many of these road apples are Amish style. What do they feed them horses?!!#$@!
People about to go the distance to visit "relictives" know the Christmas drive deal. Here's the lowdown on the best and worst days to traverse the American black top.
Mendin' fences in the lower forty, then off to Sturgis. Such is the life of a bike ridin' cowpoke.
Riding into old Mexico can be done. Notice I didn't use the word "safely". Those hell bent on slicing across the border should travel in a group and avoid night time riding. This doesn't apply to road dogs used to the old country and the pitfalls it may bring. Insure your bike and yourself!
Today's guest bikers reveal how "LaFamilia" got it's start. Open to any biker, regardless of gender.
Far worse than those black flies, no seeums, little pin head size bloodthirsty insects can ruin a good time in short order. Get this, they're immune to DEET.
While many Americans cannot bring themselves to put away the phone while piloting down the open road, today's guest biker says British drivers have something better to do.. like staying alive.
Elon Musk knows his way around the media. Who else could grab millions of dollars of free advertising? After the broken window debacle, orders for his new cyber truck nearly doubled!
Buffalo gets lots of snow, so when the sun shines, and birdies sing, it's time to go(riding!).
Death Valley is in California. Warm in the winter, hell in the summer. Worth your while.
Extra pounds ruining your day? Experts say it's excess blood due to overeating and it too, shall pass!
Bikers give thanks (and keep a watchful eye for dry road and warm temp) for another great riding year.
One trillion newly planted trees would negate atmospheric effects from cars, power plants, trains, planes, and the least of your worries, MOTORCYCLES. Oh, it's easier to bitch?
Road rules supposed to be taught in driver ed. Judging by today's in and out traffic, some drivers could use a bit of retraining.
Cross town on a 50cc bike would be hell, imagine riding coast to coast on this mosquito!
Note to self: When the bar room atmosphere gets heated, head for the exit, and don't let the screen door hit ya in the ass!
Yes girls and boys. One too many Spunkmeyer Muffins may lead to a less than optimal "Biker Name"!
Bikers in the northern third of the USA got an early taste of winter. Do it now, or do it later, at some point the bike will need to be set up for a few cold months.
Heading to see the family, it's easier to be on time with a bit of travel advice. ABM to the rescue!
Even for bikers who've been there, done that, a better choice may be to ride stateside.
Not widely advertised, this is best passed on from family to family. Financial assistance is available to people who are decent enough to care for, and keep the veteran at home, or in a decent care facility. We have info and a phone contact number. Vets are the lifeblood of America.
After years of moisture absorbing E-10 being mixed into our gasoline, underground tanks are full of water, which you may pump into your peanut tank. The cure(s) for rusty gas tanks, today.
Like your insurance company, then keep it. Looking for a better deal, more coverage, and fewer hoops to ride through? Use the phone. Call as many as possible.
Wyoming. Who woulda guessed this state ranks way up in fossil finds. Today's guest biker provides good directions for 2 wheel people who want to get in on the hunt.
To America's roofers.. we see lots of shingle nails in the street, and they're of no use except for plugging roof leaks.
This may be the reason we see so many Canada Bikers in Daytona Beach. For those opposed, please remember, Florida doesn't tell you to not wear a helmet, it's just okay for you to choose. Choice is what living in American is (was??) all about.
Think about it..Chicks love MC Side Cars. They can relax and light up a Lucky Strike without getting ashes all over you. And a side car is roomy enough to grocery shop and bring half a steer back to the compound!
Bikers well know for throwing outlandish Halloween parties. This night will be no different. We're all grown up kids, for sure. Out and about this evening, watch out for the little ankle biters.
Hard to fault a future biker, and most scooter lovers are future motorcyclists. Down in Dixie, on a nice beach day, there are uncountable numbers of these little zingers out on the(under 35mph) open road.
Like a 9.9 horse "pony motor" on a boat, the spare battery is a sure sign of past distress. Better to cure the underlying problem instead? Hint... My last battery problem was caused by a failing starter.
For lots of big bad bikers, pets are kids. Little Harley has his own doo, and goggles, loves to be tucked in for a bike ride with Dad!
Working the oil industry is hard, demanding work. When a decent band comes to town, these dudes hop on the 2 wheeler and blow off steam on the way to their favorite casino!
Up in Sturgis, they refer to people from Kansas as "Flat Landers:. Hey, it's flat where the Biker Dude lives too. Great biker scene in the big K, according to today's guest biker.
You see lots of adventure Beemers out on the open road. It's the go to bike in this dude's garage.
What lots of bikers answer when we ask why ride a motorcycle. It's the Feeling, ya know?
No way to know for sure, but I believe many accidents are due to low tire pressure. Can you imagine one of your tires popping off of the rim? Check daily. Is your life worth a 30 second wait?
Riding around the sunshine state is great. Especially for those with the discretionary bucks to book a room at the Ritz-Carlton! Chocolate and a Rose on the Bed Spread sure beats spots on the spread!
Fashion show, or get up and go? How about the dude who drove to Florida, traded his car for a bike, and learned to ride on the thousand mile journey back home? Wow.
Chopped and Raked Japanese Bikes are very cool, and with minimal cost, anyone can cruise in style just like the star of today's show!
While lunching near Destination Daytona, this biker encounters a deputy sheriff with shoulder length hair. WTF?
What this biker sees in the gutter between stoplights. Don't even think about trying to escape, from "Long Guy Land"!
Look at a map of Florida. With a little imagination, you're looking at a little reptile with a big fat tail, aka 'Tail of the Gecko'! Give yourself lots of time as Fla is a lot bigger than most of us think.
Much like most of us feel about the world's best pastime. Life ain't worth as much without a motorcycle.
Want that "bad ass" feeling? It's as close as 2 wheels and practice miles. It's fun to be bad ass!
Different from the regular world. Do your own thing. No one to judge. That's different, isn't it?
Due to the engine melt factor, D.V. is best visited in the winter months, or put the kickstand down at 10am!
Your Tool Bag! On the open road, a lowly screwdriver or ratchet wrench is worth a small fortune. Bag it or face the consequence.
Twisted open road presents an extra challenge. Being passed inside a hairpin curve can be deadly!
Jeff, why would anyone need a "raked headlight"? They wouldn't unless the bike had been modified with the addition of a 30+ inch front wheel.
Death of an Icon? Owner gone, survivors not much for motorcycle primaries, clutches, belt drives.
What now?
Less expensive pipes don't have to be crappy for bikers who do the research to find a set with twice the performance for half the price. Yep, twice the performance for half the price.
Better half not fond of being described as riding "B--ch"? Change that tag to riding "Cupcake!"
With his back to Canada, he rides south, east, west. His is a shorter season, but he's found lotsa places to go within easy riding distance!
Scoots over sand dunes while bargain adventure bikes get stuck. light, powerful, capable.
New York biker flees the cold breeze. Is it cold and you want to hit the road, try Daytona's Biketoberfest.
At home, they'd never earn enough to buy one of these.
Hey climbers, no one likes a "line cutter". Save money, wait in the cue, pass the test, be respectful, THEN enter.
Top end twice as fast as cruisers, baggers and bobbers.
Rockets double the mph. For clean license holders only!
The rest lands on the engine, pipes, and rails. There is no substitute for regular washing then waxing.
Live where it snows, or near the ocean? W&W twice as often!
Is extending the life of your motorcycle is worth an extra quarter per gallon of gas?
Far better mileage, but the real benefit is how much faster your scoot will blast down the boulevard!
It’s OK to HATE heat.
July and August in Florida.
Same as the Texas Hill country.
Hotter than Hell.
Haters Suck.
Can’t we all just “get along”?
We do.
Blow off the haters...Unless you married one, resulting in this divorced dad who needs a date!
For many the rag top works.
For the rest of us, there’s this!
Back problems? Handlebars up.
Shiftless Bikers!!
Classics will be around longer than us.
Eventually E Bikes will be the majority.
When I was a kid, the driver’s ed jalopy
came with a standard transmission.
Now it’s hard to find a manual trans car.
New riders hate learning how to shift.
Electric bikes have no clutch or transmission,
opening up an entirely new market segment.
Next Case!