ClevelandMoto 502 Maintenance Fails you can't afford 05/01/2025
ClevelandMoto 502 Show Notes: Neglecting little things can cost you BIG$$$The ABS Control Pressure Pump is $3000 for a BMW R-series. https://bmwparts.calmoto.com/.../1022.../34517728203.html...It's nearly $2000 for a Triumph Tiger 900https://triumphparts.crosscountrycycle.net/.../T2027010...Harley only charges $600 or so for their ABS Controllers, but it doesn't stop guys from trying to service them at home: https://www.hdforums.com/.../1359588-dreaded-stuck-valve...BMW bumps boxer by 100cc - Do we need a 1300 Boxer? https://www.bmwmotorcycles.com/.../tour/r1300rt.html...Guzzi V7 is $2200 cheaper than the Triumph T100 and Has more power, more torque and less weight? Oh, the Guzzi has 1 more gear in the transmission.https://www.motoguzzi.com/.../v7-stone-850-v-twin-4s-2023/BENDA Builds a itty-bitty bmw? https://www.visordown.com/.../patents-reveal-benda-bd250...Patents Reveal Benda BD250-3B Boxer-Powered RoadsterSupport the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
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ClevelandMoto 501 Hogs and Bears!
Cleveland Moto podcast 501 tonight, live, on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U07-SEQVTroShow notes 501 1. Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz to Retire in 2025Jochen Zeitz, CEO of Harley-Davidson, announced plans to retire in 2025 after five years at the helm. Zeitz introduced the "Hardwire" strategy in 2021, focusing on high-margin products and modernizing the brand to appeal to younger riders. Despite these efforts, the company forecasts flat to declining profits for 2025, citing tempered consumer spending on big-ticket items. Harley's stock has risen over 11% since Zeitz took charge, though it has underperformed compared to the S&P 500's 77% climb during the same period.Reuters2. Harley-Davidson Board Member Resigns Over 'Grave Concerns'Board member Jared Dourdeville resigned, expressing "grave concerns" about the company's future. In his resignation letter, he cited "severe underperformance" by leadership, chaotic turnover, declining sales, and a lack of products to attract new customers. Harley-Davidson responded by stating that Dourdeville was not a dissenting voice in board discussions and acknowledged the challenging market conditions.CBS583. Royal Enfield Launches Bear 650 Scrambler in the U.S.Royal Enfield unveiled the Bear 650, a scrambler-style motorcycle inspired by the brand's 1960 Big Bear Run victory. Based on the INT 650 platform, the Bear 650 features a 648cc parallel-twin engine, upgraded suspension, wire-spoked wheels, and a two-into-one exhaust system. It also includes a full-color TFT dash and all-around LED lighting. The Bear 650 is available in five color options, with prices starting at $6,849. The first units are expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in early November 2024. MotoAmerica Talent Cup: A New Pathway to MotoGPReplacing the Junior Cup, the Talent Cup is part of the global “Road to MotoGP” program. It features riders aged 14–21 competing on spec Krämer APX-350 MA motorcycles—lightweight, purpose-built race bikes powered by KTM 350cc engines. This shift from production-based bikes to dedicated race machines aims to better prepare young riders for international competition.MotoAmerica+1Roadracing World+1The series will include at least six events and one preseason test, with one round held alongside the 2025 Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. MotoAmericaNotably, up to five riders from the Talent Cup will be invited to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup selection event, offering a direct pathway to international racing. Additionally, top performers from the MotoAmerica Mini Cup and FIM MiniCUP Series will receive free season entries into the Talent Cup, provided they meet age requirements.MotoAmericaThis initiative marks a significant step in nurturing American talent and providing a structured route to the world stage of motorcycle racing.MotoAmericaSupport the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
We're nearly sunk before we started with technical glitches!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNmJq5I30v4ClevelandMoto Podcast 500 Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandMoto/streamsGetting rid of the CEO isn't enough. H Partners mgmt wants to fire board members and pick the new CEO. That's a pretty big ask considering you only control 9% of the stock. https://www.rideapart.com/.../harley-davidson-h-partners.../Guzzi is back at ClevelandMoto - The Tesla doesn't have radar, but this Guzzi Stelvio does....https://www.motoguzzi.com/.../stelvio-pff-rider.../Build a million motorcycles a year? Enfield says "Hold my Beer!"https://www.rideapart.com/.../royal-enfield-huge.../Updates to the DGR Rally and Skidmarks 10th anniversary bash. https://www.gentlemansride.com/Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
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ClevelandMoto 499 - BMW R100's for all my friends!
ClevelandMoto 499 How about a company that only builds BMW R100's? How about they build them to your customer order? https://www.boxrmoto.com/galleryThe HD CEO survived rednecks shooting their bikes with Machine Guns, but couldn't survive bad sales numbers. But, he is giving you a 1000 v-twin for under $10khttps://us.carbikez.com/motorcycle-news/2025-harley-davidson-nightster-priced-at-9999/NOCOMoto wants to make sure everyone knows how wrong we were about Full Self Driving and Lidar. Well, the body count isn't getting any smaller. https://fuelarc.com/news-and-features/self-driving-teslas-are-fatally-striking-motorcyclists-more-than-any-other-brand-new-analysis/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJlAntleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkp9Egy5gDLCjlWbwzX1f6jx9NA50O5O7piKt6jP_QBjA3BDhsvQb-IP6Ans_aem_Pzh4vIG5Lvv7Gecg2cwYHwSupport the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
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ClevelandMoto 498 What the Tariff is going on here?
https://studio.youtube.com/video/JGHDymtb7o4/editClevelandMoto Podcast 498 - What the tariff is going on here? We discuss the impact of tariffs in our industry and have some numbers for you to chew on.Support the showRemember folks...Ride Fast and Take Chances! check out our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/ClevelandMoto
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