ClevelandMoto Motorcycle Podcast / Cleveland Moto

Phil Waters

Vintage and Modern motorcycles Cleveland motorcycle mechanics, enthusiasts and wizards get together and provide background noise for your workshop or commute. We cover cafe racer, electric, minimoto bikes, ADV, Scrambler, maintenance, ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, Royal Enfield, Norton, Triumph, Mods, Rockers, Scooters, Wrenching, Motorcycle Tech, Riding, Reviews, Chat, Drinking, charcuterie, Pride of Cleveland- Vintage Motorcycle Biker Tech and maintenance- No politics - No Religion

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Monday · 2 hr 18 min
ClevelandMoto 558 Mid Ohio Prep
Check out the Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot_tgsdmjPE BMW reveals GS Trophy bike and you can build one yourself. The base model is basically a tarted up R9T and starts at around $18k https://configurator.bmwmotorcycles.com/index_en_US.html?country=US&cookie=1#/configurator/27R4/P0N4S,S06AC,S0ZUC/COLOURS Keep in mind this isn't an R1300gs which comes in at about $3k more. https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/bmw-reveals-r-12-g-s-gs-trophy-competition-bike-for-2026-event-44668126 Harley Stock is downgraded to "JUNK". But, what exactly does JUNK mean? https://www.cartoq.com/bike-news/sp-downgrades-harley-davidson-junk-status-profitability/ Well, it's pretty obvious people bought the dip: https://share.google/fa4HEXLu8NLdrI7Id Under their new CEO they're aiming directly at Sturgis with the new Deadwood. https://www.rideapart.com/news/801519/harley-davidson-deadwood-specs-features-price/ India Succeeds where Pierer failed. Bajaj killing it with KTM in their arsenal,. https://www.visordown.com/news/ktm-recovery-takes-huge-step-forward-bajaj-mobility-ag-posts-q2-report Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
July 16 · 2 hr 39 min
ClevelandMoto 557 - 2 stroke Aprilias and John gets his WING(s).
ClevelandMoto Podcast 557 Show Notes Aprilia does a 125cc GP Bike for on-road use...but, we can't have it. At $7190 USD would you even consider it? https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2026/2026-aprilia-rs125gp-replica/ What does the European market get from Aprilia that we don't in the USA? https://www.aprilia.com/en_EN/models/ Harley is selling off their training XR350a from QJMotor, but some dealers are out of their damned minds: https://motohunt.com/l/12877366/2023-Harley-Davidson-X350 More sensibly priced units can be had in Florida: https://motohunt.com/l/13096446/2023-Harley-Davidson-X350RA Do you really know what your Compression is? https://motorcyclemojo.com/2019/04/compression-ratio/ So, you want a tough electric motorcycle? https://northforgemobility.ca/ John Got a 77 GL1000, Well, that escalated suddenly. https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1977/7/1/honda-gl1000 Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
July 10 · 1 hr 3 min
ClevelandMoto 033 Live from Johns garage in 2013.
13 years ago! Recorded 07/12/2013 Quite a rogues gallery showed up in Johnny Mac's garage and we recorded the shenanigans. This is one of my absolutely favorite episodes because Pittsburgh Paul, Joe Hongosh and Mark McDermott were all in the same room together. Talk about gasoline and matches...it's a great episode and about the most pure Clevelandmoto experience you can ask for. Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
June 30 · 1 hr 10 min
ClevelandMoto 032 FROM THE VAULTS! The introduction of the 2013 Grom.
Oh, back when the Grom was a BRAND NEW PRODUCT from Honda. Dustin and I were locked in his hyperbaric studio for a really tight podcast. Recorded 5/24/2013 Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
June 23 · 2 hr 40 min
ClevelandMoto 555 Dual Sport Ducati - Harley's bringing it home.
https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandMoto/streams Harley's bringing it back to the USA. Ducati Enters Street-Legal Enduro: Ducati unveiled the Desmo450 EDS, bringing their racing-derived off-road platform to a street-legal, single-cylinder dual-sport. motorcycle.Harley-Davidson Shuffling Production: Harley-Davidson announced the return of its Revolution Max engine production back to United States manufacturing facilities. MotoGP Rule: MotoGP lawmakers are pushing forward with a proposed 2027 "one bike" practice rule, sparking heavy criticism from riders who feel it will limit testing and data collection during race weekends. Indian Claps Back in "Influencer" Row: Indian Motorcycle has denied claims that they helped orchestrate an anti-Harley-Davidson influencer campaign, following a swirl of online industry rumors. AMA Vintage Days prep continues. Give us your updates. Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
June 20 · 3 hr 2 min
ClevelandMoto 556 NATO We're with Janus Motorcycles!
Richard and Jansen from Janus bring us a Halcyon 250 and a Halcyon 450 to ramble around on and we have an EPIC 3 hour interview with them going way back to the 49cc days. One of my absolute favorite episodes. Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
June 10 · 2 hr 30 min
ClevelandMoto 554 2 STROKES OF FURY!!!
Isle of Man TT wrap up: Weather continues to be an issue, gorgeous weather during practice week has degraded into classes being cancelled entirely. https://www.cyclenews.com/2026/06/article/2026-isle-of-man-tt-results/ Sidecars are officially cancelled, also at the Southern 100 but will that hold for the IOM Classic in August? https://www.iomttraces.com/latest/news/statement-sidecar-2026/ https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2026/june/shaun-parker-gofundme-fundraising-page-launched/?recirculation=taboola_native https://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2026/june/maria-costello-paralysed-crowdfunding-launched/?recirculation=taboola_native Down to earth Manx news here: https://www.youtube.com/@manxradioiom Definitely worth a listen. HUGE SHOUT OUT - To our friends Liza Miller and Hayley Bell leading the Legacy Lap at the IOM TT this year. https://www.rideapart.com/news/797558/norton-manx-r-first-iom-tt-womens-relay-ride/ Our friends Patrick and Luke are obviously enjoying the TT immensely: https://www.facebook.com/100071561585042/videos/pcb.1014734610921916/2145045499373521 A NEW 2-stroke from Kawasaki - and you'll never have to dick with the jetting? BLASPHEMY! https://www.visordown.com/news/kawasaki-kx327-motocrosser-and-kx327x-enduro-two-strokes-revealed AMA Vintage Days Preview - What are you bringing? Where / How are you sleeping? What are you going to ride around on when you get there? Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
May 29 · 2 hr 11 min
ClevelandMoto 553 The Great Ohio Adventure Trail (GOAT)
ClevelandMoto Show Notes 553 IOM TT 2026 Troubles Daniel Ingham has died as a result of a crash in practice. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c775y2pn0llo Sidecars are suspended based on 2 bad crashes https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/48897637/isle-man-tt-record-setting-crowe-brothers-sustain-head-injuries-crash Everyone says Indian is going to go out of business now that it's no longer part of Polaris. If that's the case it seems odd they're launching a performance parts division. https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/news/indian-announces-american-racing-operations-performance-division-44665495 Brad McFadden of the GOAT. is joining us. https://lostatlastadv.com/about-us/ https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1530294958687347&set=gm.991791283328124&idorvanity=705593385281250&__cft__[0]=AZYxEWR3IKBDmvBIjVyLZeGljHAP8Kmwoacg547fGmSwShV5FBcLbSufcsippm0CU2zp-e2oTQnjaTTbAw_uRcAgqnniYwNvD6yCdlwBR7on5ruU5bbpY3vZ3QBYiWD5-C12pOr5uFvRP5Ou12h_5fLM8j9R2O7ayDq1RZENMdyCaIh6gns89Ctw8DSJZFJVWzlhJmM0GWVNc6XdWCq_1wn3&__tn__=EH-R Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
May 22 · 2 hr 40 min
ClevelandMoto 552 Who gave BMW the good drugs?
Video is up here: https://www.youtube.com/live/uUMwIsrAFLY?si=vtL94zykqk_gE4Ah Scooter Sales dropped 30% in the USA btw 24-25 https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/us-motorcycle-sales-dropped-76-in-2025?srsltid=AfmBOopg-ws6lirOfYlvCZgVn6sXpw-9yfoYYq87CWOOjXHSiXjSg3XU By now you've seen this friggin' thing BMW Vision 1800 https://www.bmw-motorrad.com/en/articles/vision-k18.html Our listeners are unclear about what the laws are about electric bikes (that aren't titled as motorcycles). https://prismic-io.s3.amazonaws.com/peopleforbikes/8eec62c0-6e41-4822-9e4f-c73dff1147e9_E-Bike-Law-Handouts_CA_2023.pdf Actual MIC sales numbers will be discussed for this year. IOM TT 2026 Schedule has been posted. https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-tt-2026-full-race-schedule-road-closures-and-key-changes-908650 Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
May 16 · 2 hr 39 min
ClevelandMoto 551 Mike and Myles and 883 Sportsters
ClevelandMoto Podcast 551 Show Notes: Special Guest Myles Gauthier from MotoSmith Garage and Mike Stewart (Fireman Mike) from Virginia. Last week we were all aboot Mexico and this week we're all aboot Canada. https://youtube.com/live/wrLU7oezjs8 Harley is bringing back the 883 Sportster? For under 10K? Pardon me, but isn't the nightster already $9999 and technically VASTLY superior? https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/harley-davidson-to-revive-883-sportster/ Give yer balls a tug boys...this isn't what we want. KTM SuperDuke 1390 (aka The Beast) 190 HP in a street fighter? https://www.ktm.com/en-int/models/naked-bike/2026-ktm-1390-superdukerr.html That's some solid ad copy right there. BRING BACK THE SV650, but make it taller, and more touring oriented, but don't exactly make a V-strom. And don't make it a parallel twin like you did with the V-strom. https://www.advrider.com/suzuki-announces-sv-7gx-crossover/ DGR is this weekend. Are you ready? Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
May 12 · 2 hr 4 min
ClevelandMoto 550 Guadalajara Baby!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAaTmL9IeaE Tortas Ahogadas for all my friends!!! ClevelandMoto Podcast 550 Show Notes Phil survived Guadalajara. Harley has 3 recalls and they all suck: Oil Ejection Risk (May 2026): Over 88,000 units (2024–2026 FLTRX, FLHX, FXBR, FLFB, FLHXU, FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT). A blocked breather port allows crankcase pressure buildup, which can cause oil to spray out, increasing injury risk. This is different than the oil sumping problem in early Milwaukee 8 motors that were produced in 2017-2019 Rear Brake Line Failure (April 2026): Approx. 17,000 Softail motorcycles (2025–2026). The rear brake line may touch the Body Control Module, causing a leak and loss of rear braking. Sportster S Upper Triple Clamp (March 2026): 8,498 units (2021–2026) are recalled again due to potential cracking in the upper triple clamp. Ducati Unveils "Predictive Maintenance" to some of their models. https://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/ducati-predictive-maintenance-desmo450-mx/ https://www.ducati.com/us/en/news/ducati-introduces-predictive-maintenance-for-the-desmo450-mx Ride for jailed bikers in Iran: https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2026/may/craig-and-lindsay-foreman-london-ride-out/ Not every bike is getting cheaper Hailwood and Agostini bike fetches over $1Million. https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2026/april/bonhams-spring-sale-results/ Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
May 5 · 2 hr 14 min
ClevelandMoto 549 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Makenzi Martin and Mitch Boehm.
Special Guests! Makenzi Martin, Membership Events and Program Manager and Mitch Boehm Editorial Director from the American Motorcycle Association answer questions from the team. Oh, and Harley Bob is back! Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
April 24 · 2 hr 25 min
ClevelandMoto 548 FLATOUT Garage is here!
How about a kinder, cheaper Desert X from Ducati? Check out that valve maintenance interval!!! https://www.ducati.com/us/en/bikes/desertx/desertx-v2 Greg Castillo Joins us from FlatOut Garage. Guy Martin gets 12 points on his license and now has a suspended license. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86exgd6z01o In honor of Greg: Honda launches a FTR125 Monkey bike in the Philippines https://www.topgear.com.ph/moto-sapiens/motorcycle-news/honda-monkey-ftr-125-bims-2026-a5361-20260323 Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
April 17 · 2 hr 20 min
Clevelandmoto 547 The amazing new Harley business model. We're saved!
ClevelandMoto podcast 547 Show Notes: Honda releasing 2 new 400cc 4 cylinders, but, will we see them in North America? - Last month we talked about the 4 Cylinder 500cc bikes that were at the CIMA (Chinese motorcycle show), but these are made in Japan and would compete with bikes like the Kawi ZX400RR - who is going to pay double for a 4 cylinder when there are dozens of 400cc Singles and twins to choose from? https://global.honda/jp/news/2026/2260320.html Aprilia thinks you can never have too many wings....they've just patented "Leg-Wings" that go behind a riders legs to improve aero. https://www.corsedimoto.com/en/motogp/aprilia-patents-the-leg-wings-from-motogp-innovation-to-the-road Harley davidson announced their plans for saving their company and it's based on..... drum roll please.....HERITAGE! Can KKR & Co. buying 4 Billion of their only profitable division and giving them a very short lifeline be enough to rescue the brand? Be sure to watch the willie nelson video below: https://investor.harley-davidson.com/news/news-details/2026/HARLEY-DAVIDSON-LAUNCHES-RIDE/default.aspx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq9TOdyt6So Phils going to guadalajara in 2 weeks, it's going to be 90+ every day, I'm flying in and out, what is ESSENTIAL, but can still be brought on the plane for comfort and safety? Anyone wanna ride the Triumph speed 400? I'm bringing one. Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
April 15 · 2 hr 22 min
ClevelandMoto 546 Can Bimota do a 400cc?
podcast 546 show notes: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandMoto/streams Mid Ohio / AMA VMD camping/ticket madness. I guess we're only allowed to co-habitate this year at VMD. The price has gone up and your tent or camper pass comes with 2 all-weekend passes. Well, that's no fun. The CAKE Comeback: the return of the electric motorcycle manufacturer under new ownership, analyzing what this means for the premium electric commuter market. Honda’s E-Clutch Expansion: the 2026 Transalp getting the Automated E-Clutch, discussing if this technology is the future of accessible adventure riding. CFMOTO’s High-Revving 500SR Voom: Analyze the specs of the new 500cc inline-four sportbike and whether retro-styled, smaller displacement bikes are gaining momentum. Bimota KB399 First Look: Discuss the Italian brand's new sub-400cc sportbike, focusing on the intersection of premium pricing and small-displacement. Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
April 6 · 2 hr 9 min
ClevelandMoto 545 The return of the Romantic Hispanic.
youtube.com/live/uIuIykQsSqI?feature=em-lsb-owner Cleveland Moto Podcast Show notes 545 Welcome back to the Romantic Hispanic, Oscar is in town. What tech can you live without on your motorcycle? Airbags, put them on the person, or put them on the bike? Recalls: The 2026 Yamaha TW200 has been recalled due to a faulty speedometer. Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
March 31 · 2 hr 33 min
ClevelandMoto 544 What is the most reliable motorcycle? Lithium is on FIRE!
https://youtube.com/@clevelandmoto?si=vykhTfm5eafJBwwB Episode 544 show notes: What is the most reliable motorcycle? Is a Lithium motorcycle battery right for you? Triumph is giving away a special edition Bonneville 1200 for the distinguished gentleman's ride. Kawasaki has upped the ninja zx6 recall into a do not ride/d do not sell situation. Going back to 2024. The baby GS has been announced for the European market, but we won't be seeing it until it's a 27 model for the United States. Expect the price to be over $7,500 for the base model. Built by TVs in India Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
March 20 · 2 hr 30 min
ClevelandMoto 543 Graham Sykes Steam motorcycle world record holder.
Not foolin' this is one of our absolutely greatest guests ever. Graham Sykes and his wife Diane are the brains and brawn behind the Force Of Nature Steam Powered drag racing motorcycle. Do you like science and engineering? Well strap in buttercup, we're cooking with gas here (technically Kerosene). He's got about 8 world records including a silver medal in testicular circumference. It goes from 0-100 mph in 8/10th of a second. We also talk about motorcycles you can buy today for less than $5k (and they're all fuel injected). Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
March 13 · 2 hr 25 min
ClevelandMoto 542 WTF Honda?
Watch LIVE tonight on our YouTube channel at 8pm: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandMoto/streams Aprilia steals the podium from Ducati. MotoGP Results: Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) won the opening round of the 2026 season at the Thai Grand Prix https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-thailand-gp-marco-bezzecchi-rebounds-to-win-tyre-drama-for-marc-marquez/10801280/ Historic Podium: 18-year-old Kayla Yaakov became the first woman to reach the podium at the Daytona 200 https://kaylayaakov.com/ Rahal Ducati is clearly stacking her deck: filmogaz.com/190390 Honda issues a bunch of recalls and stop-sales: https://motorsportsnewswire.com/2026/01/12/honda-is-recalling-certain-2024-2026-cbr600rr-motorcycles/#:~:text=Remedy:%20The%20remedy%20is%20currently,gov%20beginning%20January%207%2C%202026. Honda has issued several stop-sale orders and recalls in 2024–2025 due to safety defects (faulty fuel pumps on Gold Wings and CBRs), emissions compliance issues (Grom 125 and 300L), and potential, faulty switches on Africa Twin models. Additionally, poor sales for certain models have led to dealers pulling stock, and some, like the Super Cub 50, are being discontinued. Facebook +5 Key Stop-Sale/Recall Details:2017–2024 Gold Wing, 2018–2020 CBR600RR, 2018–2019 CBR1000RR: Faulty fuel pumps.2020–2026 Grom 125: Emission label/fuel system compliance issues.2020–2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin: Left handle switch/wiring harness issue.2022–2024 CRF50F, CRF110F, CRF125F: Off-road recall for crash risk.300L Models: Ongoing, nationwide, stop-sale due to emission compliance. Deaths are down injuries are up at Daytona bike week: https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2026/03/10/daytona-bike-week-crash-cases-up-in-2026-hospital-says/89088373007/ You can win a motorcycle for $50 at MotoGo bringing back shop class benefit. https://app.betterunite.com/motogo-bringinbackshopclassbenefit Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
March 11 · 2 hr 56 min
ClevelandMoto 541 Why don't you cool it with those negative vibes?
Positivity Wins. And believe me, we need a win. Nothing but good vibes on this podcast until Chris decides to bring up Harley Davidsons new smaller bike...we nearly lose it all. McElfresh had to shoot Tom with a Tranquilizer dart. Video is here: https://www.youtube.com/live/sXOqarOyvmk?si=zNhHkkpU4Invm_zJ Worlds Greatest Motorcycle Podcast 541 Episodes, over 15 years of content. Motorcycle history, service, news and ride reports. Support the show Remember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto

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ClevelandMoto 558 Mid Ohio Prep

ClevelandMoto 557 - 2 stroke Aprilias and John gets his WING(s).

ClevelandMoto 033 Live from Johns garage in 2013.

ClevelandMoto 032 FROM THE VAULTS! The introduction of the 2013 Grom.

ClevelandMoto 555 Dual Sport Ducati - Harley's bringing it home.

ClevelandMoto 556 NATO We're with Janus Motorcycles!

ClevelandMoto 554 2 STROKES OF FURY!!!

ClevelandMoto 553 The Great Ohio Adventure Trail (GOAT)

ClevelandMoto 552 Who gave BMW the good drugs?

ClevelandMoto 551 Mike and Myles and 883 Sportsters

ClevelandMoto 550 Guadalajara Baby!

ClevelandMoto 549 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Makenzi Martin and Mitch Boehm.

ClevelandMoto 548 FLATOUT Garage is here!

Clevelandmoto 547 The amazing new Harley business model. We're saved!

ClevelandMoto 546 Can Bimota do a 400cc?

ClevelandMoto 545 The return of the Romantic Hispanic.

ClevelandMoto 544 What is the most reliable motorcycle? Lithium is on FIRE!

ClevelandMoto 543 Graham Sykes Steam motorcycle world record holder.

ClevelandMoto 542 WTF Honda?

ClevelandMoto 541 Why don't you cool it with those negative vibes?