ClevelandMoto Podcast

02/14/2025

ClevelandMoto Podcast Show Notes #492

https://youtube.com/live/vlOXzNl457A

What is the AIM expo?

https://aimexpousa.com/

Here are some numbers for AIMExpo 2025:
Exhibitors: More than 400 exhibitors, including more than two dozen OEMs and nine distributors
Dealers: Over 1,000 dealers registered to attend
Media: More than 70 media members registered
New product presentations: More than 25 new product presentations
Show floor: Nearly 300,000 square feet of show
Jan 7-9th Anaheim California
KTM (owes 2.2BILLION) fails to satisfy US Creditors.

https://www.advpulse.com/adv-news/major-creditor-clashes-with-ktm-ahead-of-crucial-restructuring-vote/

--KTM’s current owners would lose all their shares, meaning they would no longer control the company. In their place, creditors would take over ownership.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/750246/ktm-creditor-whitebox-advisors-llc-akv-insolvency-debt/

"KTM would likely be liquidated in order to meet its debt obligations. It could also just restart this insolvency affair, which would be worse for nearly everyone"

Life Lesson: Don't borrow money from people who are used to buying distressed companies at a profit. February 25th is going to be a big day in the company's future.

Will the Isle of Man govt. shut down Green Lanes during the TT?

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2025/february/isle-of-man-lane-closures-during-tt/

Well, that would suck.

MotoGo Shopclass Benefit is coming up real soon...get a ticket.

https://motogocleveland.com/benefit2025

Aprilia Selling their new mid-size sportbike made in India:

https://www.overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/aprilia-rs-457-production-commenced-at-baramati-plant-in-maharashtra

$6599 Gets you 42 HP as a Tuono or an RS

https://storeusa.aprilia.com/tuono457.aspx

Join in on the conversation! Reach out on the chat live!AIM Expo 2025 Wrap Up. Full House. Join in the Mayhem.

02/13/2025

ClevelandMoto #492 YouTube Live 8pm Tonight.

https://youtube.com/live/vlOXzNl457A

02/12/2025

Get your tickets NOW! I'm absolutely in love with MotoGo / Skidmark Garage . I'm certain you'll want to be at their amazing Bringing Back Shop Class Gala at the Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum. March 22, 2025

This year, we’re celebrating Motogo’s growth and continued mission to empower more students to roll up their sleeves, get gritty, and build confidence.

02/12/2025

Allthrike? C'mon we gotta work on that.

The perfect partner for those who seek to immerse themselves in nature and experience the freedom that only this twin-cylinder can offer.

02/05/2025

13 Years ago we broke the story about Husqvarna going to KTM and other great news from the International Motorcycle Show.

Many of us are at the Vegas AIM expo - so we're dropping one from the vaults. Chris Smith, Dustin Elliott, and Phil Waters announce Husqvarna 650 Terra and Strada. Will ClevelandMoto get KTM (suprise: We did not). We break the story...

02/02/2025

Remember, you can watch all of our Podcasts LIVE on youtube, make comments, be part of the fun.

ClevelandMoto, the Cleveland Moto Podcast the Motorcycle and scooter shop on Youtube and other shenanigans that we get up to!

02/02/2025

Youtube cut off the last hour of our podcast. It's here in its 3 hour splendor!

Youtube live cut this one off at 2 hours, but there's a whole bonus hour, you didn't get to experience. https://studio.youtube.com/video/bu0nBYJ07oo/edit1 - AIM Expo we're staying at the Hampton Convention Center on 2/5 and 2/6 and Staying at...

02/01/2025

11° and sunny. Snow is excellent.

01/30/2025

I'm calling it. Ridiculous pricing on vintage bikes is over. I think I know why.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1129153/1986-honda-nsr250r/?aa_id=644272-0

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1110323/1967-honda-cl77-scrambler/?aa_id=553034-0&_gl=1*1mkg85k*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4-y8BhC3ARIsAHmjC_HJxDLpP0FBqGOEkXLzmkjHkizlZh5nArX1BRKVaDf07DKgBS03USQaAoKeEALw_wcB

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1086933/1969-honda-cb350-k1-super-sport/?aa_id=433194-0&_gl=1*1f3bjn2*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4-y8BhC3ARIsAHmjC_HJxDLpP0FBqGOEkXLzmkjHkizlZh5nArX1BRKVaDf07DKgBS03USQaAoKeEALw_wcB

I'm personally going to be VERY happy when I see these lil' buggers get hit by reality>

https://www.mecum.com/lots/546656/1991-honda-cub-ez90/?aa_id=376891-0

View the 1991 Honda Cub EZ90 for sale at Las Vegas Motorcycles 2023 in Las Vegas, NV as G130.

01/24/2025

SHOW NOTES Podcast 491 - LIVE on Youtube... play along.

https://studio.youtube.com/video/bu0nBYJ07oo/edit

1 - AIM Expo we're staying at the Hampton Convention Center on 2/5 and 2/6 and Staying at the Oasis at the Gold Spike on 2/7 and 2/8 We'll be travelling with the Motorcycles and Misfits and Robot from Scooterwest.
2 - Bug Out Bike? What is the perfect bike for when S**t Hits The Fan? I'm pretty sure it's not this: https://motoped.com/survival/
3 - Bug Out Bag? What is the one bike loadout you can keep on-hand? Would you prefer a 1 day bag (Go-Bag) or a 3 Day Bag (Bug out bag).
https://www.511tactical.com/community/bug-out-bag-essentials/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=G_Shopping_Catch-All&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAkc28BhB0EiwAM001TQyjEyiM3-FEWmiS5AfsYfd34od8oehDMXyy9zRvZfaxdjyRupU19BoCffAQAvD_BwE
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home-products/a33605583/bug-out-bag-list/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_d_bm_comm_org_us_a33605583&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAkc28BhB0EiwAM001TfjVqEuqU7MYkjb2v17N0CZe_SHE3zYqVRcYTnrSV6XXqhfmgc35PBoCIdsQAvD_BwE
4 - Very Special Guest Janus Desert Racer Kyle Depweg is in the house!
https://www.facebook.com/JanusMotorcycles/videos/250067070737861

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Phil Waters - Owner
ClevelandMoto
16211 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44111
216-795-5580
www.clevelandmoto.com

ClevelandMoto is a motorcycle dealer located in Cleveland, OH. We offer new and pre-owned motorcycles and scooters from manufacturers such as Piaggio, Vespa, Zero, and more. We also offer financing, parts and service near the areas of Lakewood, Brooklyn, Brook Park, and Westlake

01/17/2025

SHOW NOTES - For tonights live podcast on youtube. Do your homework and play along in the Chat!

https://youtube.com/live/bu0nBYJ07oo

1- The Aim Expo and One Moto Show is going to be in Vegas Feb 5-8
The One Moto Show is at the Western (formerly bingo hall / casino)
https://www.the1moto.com/vegas-info?srsltid=AfmBOooThAoWfdRh5KZulkMep5juhzmJ5_TmV9pbRBZXQcWHUzrsnBgI

2 - ClevelandMoto Logo Design Contest! Renae wants to make some more swag and T-shirts and we need some new art. We need your best design and if we pick it you'll get some cool prizes.


3 - The Honda DAX is $4199 + Tax, Title, Destination charge etc what would you pay for a new one? Today. Like Right MEOW.
https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/minimoto/dax-125
4 - Livewire, is it Harley or isn't it, doesn't matter, they've lost 26 MILLION in less than a year and only sold 99 bikes (if you believe them) and that's including the LAUNCH of the new Del Mar.
https://investor.livewire.com/news-events-1/news/news-details/2024/LiveWire-Group-Inc.-Reports-2024-Third-Quarter-Financial-Results/default.aspx
- You just lost over $100 million dollars, but your buying 350 million worth of shares and paying out 65 million in dividends to your shareholders....You can't make that make sense.
https://investor.harley-davidson.com/news/news-details/2024/Harley-Davidson-Delivers-Third-Quarter-Financial-Results/default.aspx
Harley sold 123K motorcycles in 2024.
5- BMW sets new sales record in 2024!
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2025/january/bmw-motorrad-2024-record-sales-figures/

DAMN, Thats impressive. What are they selling so much of?
Ktm sold 375,492 motorcycles in 2022 their best year ever (counting husky etc.) Now KTM has 264,000 2024 motorcycles unsold in stock right now.
6 - Ewan is going to ride a vintage Moto guzzi to Charley's House. The longest way possible.
https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2024/08/apple-tv-announces-new-season-of-emmy-nominated-motorbike-adventure-series-starring-and-executive-produced-by-ewan-mcgregor-and-charley-boorman/ #:~:text=Ewan%20McGregor%20and%20Charley%20Boorman%20explore%20Europe%20by%20motorcycle%20in,magic.%E2%80%9D

7 - $98,000 electric motorcycle fails to survive / sell, despite Ryan Reynolds putting his butt on one.
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2024/april/arc-motorcycles-liquidation/?utm_source=taboola&utm_campaign=taboola-related&utm_medium=taboola-footer-1
8 - Man, I can't stop looking at this BMW.
https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/en/models/heritage/r12-s.html
9 - Pop a Wheelie - Go to JAIL!!!
https://www.rideapart.com/news/746184/kansas-city-anti-wheelie-motorcycle-atv-law/
10 - Looks like Triumph is having trouble selling their Rocket 3
https://www.rideapart.com/news/745563/2025-triumph-rocket-3-evel-knievel-limited-edition/

Join us for an exhilarating live episode of the Clevelandmoto Podcast, where passion meets the open road! Dive into engaging discussions about motorcycles, g...

01/17/2025

489 - Recorded Jan 10 - Here's the final edit for your pleasure!

Recorded 01/10/2025

Rush into Buying a BMW GS1200

Run 12v lighting on your older dirtbikes, sleds and streetbikes.

https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/12-volt-DC-Conversion-Unit-EZDC1?srsltid=AfmBOopwgblYw2cCTbJoN6TDZkH9f1HKBcs2Ym3-iwL4JxLa33_ujOkx

Heres a pic of the system...

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSrghPsXr5TYLeo-8jzkpE8SBHJ0dwWC-F2Hw&s

-----NEW BIKES::

Honda promises a new GB500 for the USA Market in 2025...

Here's the OG -

https://render.fineartamerica.com/images/rendered/default/print/8/6/break/images/artworkimages/medium/3/honda-gb500-tourist-trophy-mark-rogan.jpg

RFVC head single with 39 hp.

Here's the new kid -

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ap3IcKBTE4U/maxresdefault.jpg

yeah, that's a photoshopped mess, but the GB350 sold in India has enough meat in it's jug to be punched out to 501cc, but it's only 2 valves and as a 350 she only puts out 20HP.

Here's the actual GB350s -

https://cdn.visordown.com/styles/img_1200_webp/s3/2024-11/25YM_GB350S_Studio_Gunmetal%20Black%20Metallic_NHC47_RHS%20Large_0.jpeg.webp?itok=t3EwOZF3

How real is it? The US and New Zealand patent offices have approved Hondas Application for the name GB500 and GB500s in our markets.

---KTM's FAILURE HITS OTHER BUSINESSES

Family owned foundry that makes parts for KTM not paid and is going out of business

https://www.visordown.com/news/foundry-linked-ktm-falls-bankruptcy

----MINIBIKES TERRORIZE CALIFORNIA SHOPPING MALL

https://www.visordown.com/news/dirt-bike-riding-youths-terrorise-indoor-shopping-centre

Sadly, one of the kids dies later in a car crash, but isn't this the kind of low-grade hooliganizm america needs right about now?

-------Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show
It's coming up sooner than you think!

https://garagebrewed.com/

OK guys and goils BOARD AUDIO on the LIVE STREAM!!LETS GO!ClevelandMoto Podcast 489LIVE!!!!!Recorded 01/10/2025Rush into Buying a BMW GS1200Run 12v lighting on your older dirtbikes, sleds and streetbikes.  https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com...

01/17/2025

TONIGHT! at 8pm EST - I can tell you where we're going to be....In the Ratskeller, laying down some 3 Star rated shenanigans.

Subscribe! - It don't cost nuthin'.

https://youtube.com/live/z1bF2TTb8XA

01/16/2025

Be a part of the Madness Friday night at 8pm EST.

01/10/2025

ClevelandMoto LIVE tonight at 8pm - Join the Chat, get your comments read LIVE!

The ClevelandMoto Podcast, Vintage Motorcycles, Modern Motorcycles, Tech Tips, Tools and Camaraderie!

01/10/2025

Ok, it's officially a comedy podcast...HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Video is here: https://youtu.be/9JPPdDpvftc

What a great night, Bikes, Booze, Great food, and a fantastic group of guys. My ab hurts from laughing so much.Phil, Tom, Sleepy, Pete, Chris, Johnny Mac, Kromke and Sean all fire 2.25 hours of motorcycle humor at your ear-holes. Video is her...

01/04/2025

-SHOW NOTES 1/4/25 Episode 487

CATCH OUR PODCAST LIVE tonight at 7pm EST - Chat along

https://www.youtube.com//streams


What's your winter project goals?

Do you have a motorcycle lift? Do you need one?

$600 and it will hoist a Gold Wing, it's screw driven, so there's no chance of the hydraulic pressure dropping.

https://on-bike.com/motorcycle-lifts/honda-goldwing-bike-lift

One of my favorite harbor freight lifts has been recalled in the most aggressive way possible.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/662798/harbor-freight-motorcycle-lift-recall/

How about the ol' cheap and cheerful Harbor Freight "Red Lift" well, they used to be yellow...

https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-steel-motorcycle-lift-68892.html

$400 with a coupon but, can you really trust it?

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-models/1185614-2017-harbor-freight-m-c-lift-4.html #&gid=1&pid=1

I'm a big fan of Kendon Lifts, because they stand up and don't take much room in your garage when you're not using them.

https://www.kendonusa.com/collections/stand-up-folding-motorcycle-lifts

Summit Racing (PLUG PLUG) has you covered with a great lift at under $1000

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rrr-bw-1000a

Wanna rent a scooter downtown, how about $.25 a minute?

https://emmy-sharing.de/en/

Does KTM owe you money? The austrian government is there to help you:

https://www.akv.at/akv-newsroom/presse/ktm-ag-information-1-tagsatzung-insolvenzverfahren

Der Alpenländische Kreditorenverband (AKV) gibt bekannt: Information zur 1. Tagsatzung im Insolvenzverfahren der KTM AG