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The False Neutral Podcast Episodes 108 & 109 – More 2021 Bikes & Workshop Randomness
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On this episode, Garrett, Eric, and I discuss few more new models we didn’t cover in December’s 2021 New Model Review: Honda’s 1100 Rebel, the return of the Suzuki Hayabusa, what Indian is getting right and Harley continues to get wrong. We then share a few recent garage purchases we’ve made, or are currently considering,…
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The False Neutral Podcast #107 – 2021 New Model Review
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It’s our annual new bike review! On this month’s episode we discuss which new bikes for 2021 we’re most excited about, including the Aprilia RS660 and Triumph Trident 660, along with a few we’re a bit more ambivalent about. We also look forward to some new stuff we plan on doing in our workshops in…
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The False Neutral Podcast #106 – Building a CR250 road racer with guest Victor Pagan
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This month, Eric, Garrett, and Pete interview our special guest, Victor Pagan, who is building a Super Single class roadracer out of a 1997 CR250 motorcrosser. After an overview of the conversion process and the challenges he’s still working through, we revisit our own projects, including the Predator-engined KX project Garrett’s involved with. Along the…
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Happy 9th birthday to Bultakenstein
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Happy 9th birthday to Bultakenstein, my custom motorcycle project. I snapped the top photo on October 18, 2011. I had just taken delivery of the frame, which I bought off Ebay for $69.99. The bottom photo is how it looks today. It is, as the saying goes, “90% complete, with 90% yet to do.” It…
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The False Neutral Podcast #105 – Doin’ Things That Haven’t Got A Name Yet
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Your three hosts are all back in the (vitual) studio, after a 1-month hiatus. This month we discuss small, unusual motorcyles: custom minibikes, bikes powered by Harbor Freight’s 212cc Predator industrial motor, and Thai 150cc drag bikes. Eric gives a final wrap-up of his stint with the Royal Enfield 650 twin, and Garrett’s been watching…
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The False Neutral Podcast #104 – Everybody’s Wrenchin’
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This month we catch up on what your three hosts have been up to. Eric’s been testing a new Royal Enfield 650 Continental GT. Meanwhile, Pete and Garrett have been busy in their workshops. It seems that everyone else has been, too — we discuss the current shortage of used parts and used bikes, thanks…
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The False Neutral Podcast #103 – Johnny Lewis of Royal Enfield’s Slide School
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We’re very excited to have flat-track racer, teacher, fabricator and all-around evangelist Johnny Lewis joining us this month. Johnny runs the Moto Anatomy training facility. He recently hooked up with Royal Enfield’s flat-track program to create the Royal Enfield Slide School and participate in RE’s Build-Train-Race project. Along the way, he has been teaching flat…
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The False Neutral Podcast #102 – Off Road with Ross Ballot
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This month Eric and Pete are joined by fellow Hooniverse podcaster Ross Ballot, one of the hosts of Off The Road Again, Hooniverse’s newest podcast that focuses on 4x4s and all things off-road. Ross is an avid ATV’er. On this episode, we compare and contrast side-by-sides and ATVs, discuss how they’ve inherited many of the…
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The False Neutral Podcast #101 – More Two Stroke Love
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This month there’s a lot going on in our workshops. Pete’s doing his usual hacking, and Garrett is doing his usual professional-level restoration work. Along the way, our discussion leads to all three of us fawning over how great two-strokes sound. Again. This episode even incorporates an audio clip. [Please comment on how much you…
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Electric Bikes: Where do they belong?
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They’re powered vehicles. No, they’re bicycles with some assistance. Let them on the trails. Keep them off the trails. The arguments on both sides are vocal, and the question persists. How do you classify the many different types of electric bikes currently for sale? It’s not fair to lump them into one or two classes,…
