Highside/Lowside - A Motorcycle Podcast

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1. S12E07: Building an ADV Motorcycle Business

   30 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 39 min

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   Founder and czar of Alt Rider, Jeremy LeBreton, joins the show to break down what it really takes to launch an international motorcycle parts brand, the brutal realities of small business manufacturing, and why "just following your passion" might be terrible advice if you don't have the work ethic to back it up. Plus, Spurg drops key retirement and community-building advice for riders, and the guys tackle the age-old debate: should you change your oil before winter storage? Lees meer

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2. S12E06: What Gen Z REALLY Thinks About Riding Motorcycles

   16 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 23 min

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   Is Gen Z carrying the proverbial torch of motorcycling forward or abandoning it for more practical methods of transportation? In an effort to best answer this question, we sit down with five young riders from across the globe to discuss the real barriers, fears, costs, and thrills of motorcycling for the next generation. Lees meer

   From an 18-year-old pilot in Alaska to an airhead BMW enthusiast in the Netherlands... a roller coaster engineer to a track racer in Singapore... and a high school student in Alabama. With all of them in the conversation, we explore what it takes to get Gen Z on two wheels.

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3. S12E05: Harley-Davidson Sportster History & Evolution

   2 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 2 min

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   Is the Harley-Davidson Sportster the most culturally significant American motorcycle ever built? On this episode, we dive deep into the legendary history and evolution of the Harley Sportster. Lees meer

   Joined by aficionado Patrick Garvin, the guys break down everything from the 1957 original 883 to the Ironhead era, the Evo transition, the controversial rubber mounts, the Sportster S, and why Harley-Davidson is bringing back the classic 883 platform. Plus, a follow-up on flying motorcycles and another round of the Engine Sound Guessing Game!

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4. S12E04: Inside A Moto Dealership: Pricing, Warranties, Test Rides & More

   18 september 2026 · 2 uur 34 min

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   We welcome Evan Yarnall, the mustachioed owner of Solid Performance, a KTM, Husqvarna, GasGas, and WP motorcycle dealership, who seems to be doing something right in the eyes of both his employees and customers. Lees meer

   Join us as we take a deep dive into the logistics of owning a motorcycle dealership in an effort to answer real-world questions and concerns from the motorcycling public. Questions from riders just like you. Yeah, you!

   In addition to diving deep into the world of motorcycle financing, freight fees, service wins and woes, warranty claims, and sales staff, they cover Kawasaki's return to two-strokes with the KX327, the infamous KTM camshaft issue, and play another round of the Engine Sound Guessing Game!

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5. S12E03: E-Motos: Massive Problem Or the Future of Motorcycling?

   4 september 2026 · 2 uur 8 min

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   Are e-motos the future of two wheels, or are they a legal nightmare waiting to happen? Lees meer

   Zack and Spurg bring in resident expert Spenser Robert to dive deep into the booming world of electric dirt bikes. From the Surron Ultra Bee and Zero XE to new e-bike laws, speed limiters, and lap-time comparisons against 450cc gas dirt bikes, the team unpacks everything you need to know about this unregulated "Wild West"

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6. S12E02: Motorcycle Investments You Should Have Made

   21 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 2 min

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   We welcome Abhi Eswarappa, owner of Iconic Motorbike Auctions, to break down the surprising shifts in classic motorcycle values, highlight the "flops" that turned into high-dollar collector items, and look ahead to guess which 2026 motorcycles will be legendary classics in the year 2066. Lees meer

   Plus, we deep-dive into the pricing of the new Suzuki SV-7 GX and find out if it's a true contender for the Daily Rider Leaderboard.

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7. S12E01: Weird Motorcycle Rides (That you can do!)

   7 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 37 min

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   No matter what kind of motorcycle you have, Zack and Spurg have a ride for you! Lees meer

   We're talking small bikes, big bikes, off-road bikes, cheap bikes, expensive trips, track days, wilderness rallies, everything!

   The duo also give personal summer updates, preview Get On Adventure Fest, and try to decide if that's a young Zack Courts on Facebook Marketplace, or an AI deepfake?

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8. S11E12: Motorcycle Questions: Answered!

   17 april 2026 · 1 uur 50 min

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   We're wrapping up season 12 with a listener-favorite… giving you the chance to ask Zack and Spurg any question you want! Lees meer

   Should test rides be banned? Why don't US manufacturers make a range of bikes like the Japanese? What is Zack's beef with Kawasaki Vulcans?! And those questions and more…

   Plus, a Craigslist ad for a Suzuki GSX-R and Fiat 500 hybrid that you're not gonna want to miss!

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9. S11E11: From NBA President to MSF Student: Returning to Motorcycles after 40 years

   3 april 2026 · 2 uur 18 min

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   Former President of the Los Angeles Lakers, Tim Harris, joins the show to discuss his life as a returning rider to answer the question: is it ever too late to start riding? Lees meer

   Tim rode from age 16 to 22, then spent the next four decades "frozen in motorcycle ice" while building a family and a career. Now back in the saddle in his 60s, Tim shares the hilarious and humble reality of relearning the "friction zone" and surviving the "intervention" of worried coworkers.

   We also dive into new data from AIM Expo about Gen Z's interest in motorcycling and answer a listener's question about how to convince a reluctant spouse to let you start riding later in life.

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10. S11E10: Best (and Worst) Sounding Motorcycles!

    20 maart 2026 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Zack and Spurg dive into the auditory soul of motorcycling and what makes an engine sound "iconic." From the rhythmic clatter of a Ducati dry clutch to the "vicious" scream of an Aprilia V4, we break down the sounds that transports us to the racetrack and the open road. Lees meer

    We also pay tribute to the legendary Japanese industrial designer who survived the atomic bomb to create the iconic Kikkoman soy sauce bottle AND the Yamaha VMAX.

    Stick around for a special Engine Sound Guessing Game and a heartfelt discussion on the risks and rewards of putting kids on the back of a motorcycle.

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