ClevelandMoto Podcast

11/15/2024

Kawasaki builds a new KLE500, BMW gs450, A couple new electrics that nobody will care about and a Patreon Member joins us at the table.

Podcast 484 LIVE! Show notes: YouTube Live again for us tonight at 8pm EST.   Subscribe and Click the bell to be notified and not miss it.  https://studio.youtube.com/video/F2EPdGF5vVo/editChat along with us.  Bring your game: ...

11/08/2024

Podcast 484 LIVE - TONIGHT - Show notes:

YouTube Live again for us tonight at 8pm EST. Subscribe and Click the bell to be notified and not miss it.

Chat along with us. Bring your game: https://www.youtube.com/

11/8/2024 SHOW NOTES EPISODE 484

Kawasaki Teases at KLE500 (Again).

https://nieuwsmotor.nl/nieuws/motornieuws/welk-nieuw-kawasaki-kle-offroadmodel-is-onderweg/

There wasn't anything wrong with the 1991- 2007 model (except we didn't get it in the usa!

But wouldn't we really rather have a KLE650 versys?

Voge beefs up their line up with a new 625 and a badass 800

https://www.advrider.com/voge-ds-800-rally-chinas-premium-off-road-middleweight/
The 625 is actually a 590 (what 35cc among friends) Single, their 650dsx is still a better bike i think.

HONDA makes a v-triple with an electric supercharger?!?!?!?

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/november/honda-v3/

BMW GS310 not beefy enough? They've got you covered.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2024/november/bmw-f450gs/

livewire shows off it's partnership with Kymco on 2 new electric scooters.

https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/livewire-and-kymco-maxi-scooter-concepts/

Why does the Zero XB and XE look suspiciously like a Sur Ron Light Bee X?

https://sur-ronusa.com/sur-ron-light-bee/ $4400

https://www.cycleworld.com/bikes/zero-motorcycles-xe-and-xb-first-look/ $4200

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11/08/2024

Brands and Bikes that didn't survive -

Watch the video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CORcCDq3rWg

Who is in the motorcycle graveyard? Who are we pourin' one out for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CORcCDq3rWgThis one went LIVE ON YOUTUBE for the very first time....want to watch the chat? https://youtube.com/live/s8siPMymRK4

11/06/2024

I guess Suzuki thinks that luggage volume is more important than center of gravity.

11/01/2024

Episode 483: Dia De Los Meurtos Motos.

Bikes that didn't survive 2024:

Energica (The whole damned company)

Cake (The whole damned company)

Harley Fat Bob

Harley 883/48/1200 Sportster

Suzuki GSXR 600

Yamaha FJR1300

Kawasaki Concours

11/01/2024

Our Halloween Episode... a full house and spooky stories about motorcycle dealers and brands.

Phil, Sleepy, Tom, Pete , Smith, Dan and Johnny Mac talk about things.A solid 'cast for anyone who likes motorcycles, scooters or drinkin' and talkin' about either. Give us money:  https://www.patreon.com/clevelandmotoSupport the Show. (...

11/01/2024

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11/01/2024

Tonight the Cleveland Moto podcast is going live on YouTube for the very first time. Be sure to stop in and check us out at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.

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10/25/2024

Here's a Time Machine back to 2013 - James, Dustin, Phil We talk about winter events, Helmets and riding gear in general.

Recorded back on Jan. 4 of 2013 after ringing in the new year. We discuss helmets and gear. 

10/21/2024

Great, Big, Monkey-Men!!!

Watch it on youtube here: https://youtu.be/xNfKWGqCaww

The guys are back from the Cross-county Monkey tour and they tell the tale of their shenanigans and experiences.  

10/17/2024

Oh hell, this is going to get expensive....https://www.facebook.com/groups/sbba1/permalink/3827579237510662/

10/11/2024

Wanna ride a couple Monkey's cross-country? Sure, why not?

Pete, Chris and others are on a cross-country Monkey ride and we get a call-in from the road. Guess what? Chris ate Sh*t! https://youtu.be/zDvg2CChQEs

09/29/2024

When you get upset that it seems like today's motorcycles don't take you into consideration:

09/27/2024

ClevelandMoto Guide to Gas.

1 - OCTANE is the resistance to detonation. High compression engines can cause fuel to pre-detonate - this is called KNOCK. It is dangerous to your motor. Modern engines have sensors to adjust the timing and fuel flow for knock. Old engines don't.

2 - Location, Location, Location. The numbers we use in the US are based on an average of 2 different testing methods. To determine the Research Octane Number (RON), the fuel is tested under engine idle conditions with a low air temperature. To determine the Motor Octane Number (MON) the fuel is tested under more stressful conditions of higher air temperature and engine speed. The number displayed on the pump In most countries (except the USA) is the Research Octane Number: RON. In the United States the headline number is the average of the RON and MON. So, the gas the USA calls 87 Octane R/M2 or sometimes called AKI (Anti Knock Index) 87, it could be called 91 in your owners manual. If not specified, assume the Octane number in the manual is a RON number. As most vehicles are not manufactured in the US. If the manufacturer has adjusted for the US Market it will say 87 RM/2. Just remember 95 RON plus an 87 MON averages to 91 RM/2 or 91 AKI.

3 - The vast majority of motor vehicles for general consumers are designed to run on 87 Octane. In high altitude areas I've even run 85 Octane in my car/truck/motorcycle and it did not knock one bit. The worst fuel you can pull from a pump in the US is going to be much better than the best fuel you can pull from a pump in Badgasistan. Many motorcycles will specify "91 RM2 or higher" on their bikes or in their manuals. This is based on engine performance tuning for power, efficiency and EPA ratings. Jack up the timing and you let the engine compress the fuel more before giving the spark and you've got a cleaner burn, but you can't do that on low octane fuel. So since the manufacturer has to make California clean air standards they can "require" 91 octane fuel. The bike will run absolutely fine on 87, but it runs cleanest/optimally on 91. If your Jaguar, Snowblower, JetSki, Scooter, weedwacker etc. runs fine on 87 Octane without knocking or running on after you turn off the key, you can keep using it. Keep in mind modern vehicles are designed to run on a WORLD of different fuel qualities. You may want to run 91 for more power, but unless you've got a dyno in your garage, I'm guessing the psychological effect has more impact. Run your vehicle with both and track the mileage and see what works best for you.

4 - HIGH OCTANE does not equal "Clean" or "Power" - Running a motor designed for 87 Octane fuel on 94 will actually make it run poorly, giving less power and worse mileage. Your modern vehicle can adjust the timing to accommodate low octane fuels, but it can't increase its compression to match higher octane fuels. Your compression is what the manual says it is (unless you have years of carbon deposits crowding things in there). The detergent additives (11 herbs and spices) are specified by the company selling the fuel and they are consistent from 85 - 94 octane. They are added to the load in the tanker at the distribution point. Each tanker has 5 compartments. All your gas is probably coming from the same tank yard in your city / town. Brand doesn't matter. Yes, a single truck can deliver to BP and then to Marathon.

5 - Ethanol: It's bad, really bad. Avoid it at all costs unless you're a pro and are specifically tuning for E85 etc. Ethanol is Hygroscopic, it will bring moisture in from the air and it will hold any condensation in your tank. This leads to phase separation in your gas tank which is bad, the water/ethanol mix will be at the bottom where your fuel pick up / tap is. It also has a super-short shelf-life and over the counter treatments won't help it. If you have a carburetor and you want to keep it, avoid Ethanol at all costs. Trust boat gas, ethanol-free or Rec 90. It's better to use the wrong octane than to put ethanol in a tank that you won't be emptying within 30 days. Ethanol can hold up to 1% of water by volume. 3 Gallons of gas = 4 oz. of Water. 20 Gallons of gas 26 oz. of water.

09/18/2024

When you think "Easy Rider Rodeo - Detroit Chapter" I'll bet you think of some Hard-Asses riding American Iron....Well, not exactly. Their Google Maps Event poster boy is a guy on a Chinese Fling-Pu Raging Dragon

250.https://maps.app.goo.gl/SVw9DrBjoRA4iKPx7

09/14/2024

Show notes for Saturday 9/14/24

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/september/mcia-sales-data/

liter class bike sales are WAY down, small displacement sales are WAY up!
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/september/birchalls-segrave-trophy/

The Birchall brothers (who were very gracious answering all phil and oscars question at the Isle of Man) are honored.
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/september/pierer-announce-further-job-cuts/

Despite Chinese and Asian manufacturing, KTM is in debt over 1.49 BILLLION pounds, cutting nearly 600 jobs this year.
https://www.rideapart.com/news/733568/honda-gb350c-release-date-details/https://www.rideapart.com/news/733568/honda-gb350c-release-date-details/

How about a classic honda GB350 for just a couple hundred more $$$ than a Monkey? I say bring it on! - btw the Royal Enfield is $4699 which is HIGHER than this GB350!!!!

See details of further 2024 job cuts announced at KTM parent company Pierer Mobility, here with MCN.

09/04/2024

This Friday at the 5 O'clock Lounge...

The Skalarks from Pittsburgh (and several other bands).

We're gonna record the podcast, then head over there.