Random Thoughts From The Road

Welcome to Random Thoughts from the Road. A podcast all about motorcycles and cruising in the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas.

Remembering why we ride 10/18/2020

Remembering why we ride Everyone sometimes has the felling of "I just don't want to ride today", or maybe even having the feeling of wanting to give up riding all together. Today Randy and I talk about that, and what we do to combat those feelings. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/16431653

The 15 most expensive motorcycles. 10/04/2020

The 15 most expensive motorcycles. Randy and I talk about the 15 most expensive motorcycles sold at auction. Not the "Diamond Studded, Titanium" bikes, but the true classic vintage motorcycles that sold at auctions around the world. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/16252298

Building your custom "Dream Bike" 09/20/2020

Building your custom "Dream Bike" If money was no object, what kind of custom build would you like? In this episode Randy and I talk about some of the things we would like to see in a custom build for our own dream bike. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15974330

Motorcycle stories from the road 09/06/2020

Motorcycle stories from the road Randy and I talk about some memorable moments from rides we've taken in the past. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15903839

Our first podcast from the road 08/23/2020

Our first podcast from the road Join us as we record our first podcast live from the road. Randy and I go for a ride on Camden county road J and Hwy. 7 in Hickory county Missouri. We talk about the ride and of course all the other nonsense that pops into our heads. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15715286

We babble about rally closings and other stuff. 08/09/2020

We babble about rally closings and other stuff. n this episode we talk about rally cancellations, a border to border ride on the Harley "Livewire" and other nonsense that pops into our slightly dilapidated minds. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15499916

When is it time to start riding a trike? 07/19/2020

When is it time to start riding a trike? There comes a time in every serious motorcycle riders life when you have to decide "Do I quite riding... Or do I switch to riding a trike". In this episode we talk about some of the things to think about when you've reached that stage in your riding life. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15250334

The joy of riding a motorcycle at night 07/05/2020

The joy of riding a motorcycle at night During the heat of the summer, riding at night is a great way to not only beat the heat but it's also a terrific way to get a different perspective of not only the ride itself, but also a whole new view of the geography that you ride around. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/15084797

Tips on beating the heat of summer while motorcycle riding 06/14/2020

Tips on beating the heat of summer while motorcycle riding Riding your motorcycle during the summertime is one of America's favorite pastimes, but if you don't take care, you can suffer. But there are things you can do to minimize the effects the seventh circle of hell and humidity. Also we have a podcast update. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14785253

Keeping your bike ready for the ride 06/01/2020

Keeping your bike ready for the ride In this episode we talk about what you need to do to keep your bike ready for the ride with preventative maintenance. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14649206

What we like about riding in the Ozarks 05/17/2020

What we like about riding in the Ozarks In this episode we talk about why we love riding in the Ozarks, and of course we squeeze in some random babble. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14446415

Customizing your bike with aftermarket parts + 10 second Challenge 05/03/2020

Customizing your bike with aftermarket parts + 10 second Challenge Every rider wants to make their bike unique by adding custom aftermarket parts. But you need to know what kind of "can of worms" you'll open when making your bike, your own. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14245445

Motorcycle Rider Stereotypes 04/19/2020

Motorcycle Rider Stereotypes When you see a motorcycle rider coming down the road, or at the local gas station, what do you think of? Are they an "outlaw", or are they just a "regular guy"? In this episode Randy and I talk about motorcycle stereotypes and some miss conceptions about the community as a whole. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/14032529

More random babbling nonsense 04/05/2020

More random babbling nonsense Randy Lewis and I sit around and talk about the Corona virus, what we do to keep riding and other random babble. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13846040

Long Distance Motorcycle Riding 03/22/2020

Long Distance Motorcycle Riding Have you ever wanted to jump on your bike and ride off into the sunset? In this episode we'll share with you some tips you might want to consider before you set off on your epic ride. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13524275

Getting your bike ready for riding season & buying a used bike. 03/08/2020

Getting your bike ready for riding season & buying a used bike. With riding season right around the corner it's important to make sure your bike is ready to go. We'll talk about the things you need to do in order to get home safe, and to avoide finding yourself broke down by the side of the road. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13362263

Riding your motorcycle in a group vs. riding alone 02/23/2020

Riding your motorcycle in a group vs. riding alone Do you like riding in a group, or do you prefer to ride alone? In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of both. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13036703

Motorcycle Curve Safety & Pre Ride Check 02/09/2020

Motorcycle Curve Safety & Pre Ride Check In this episode we talk about the best way to handle curvy roads on your motorcycle, and we also talk about getting your bike ready and safe for the ride. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/13031759

Old motorcycle publications, David Mann and future plans. 01/26/2020

Old motorcycle publications, David Mann and future plans. In this episode we talk about what ever happened to those great old biker magazines like "Easyrider". Also we talk about the premier biker culture painter David Mann. Also, we clue you in on our future plans for this podcast. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/12814790

The first motorcycle? 01/12/2020

The first motorcycle? In the episode we talk about the birth of the motorcycle, and who is responsable for the lifestyle we love. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/12616622

Winter riding tips and a review of the Tourmaster Synergy Pro-Plus heated jacket 12/22/2019

Winter riding tips and a review of the Tourmaster Synergy Pro-Plus heated jacket Winter doesn't have to be a time to put your bike in deep storage, only to wait for springtime. We talk about things you can do to stay warm and keep riding a winter long. Plus we jump into our very first product review, as we try out the new Tourmaster Synergy Pro-Plus 12v heated jacket. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/12423476

Custom Bike Builds - The do's and dont's 12/08/2019

Custom Bike Builds - The do's and dont's When is comes to building custom bikes, there are certain things you need to look out for, and take into consideration when planning a custom bike build. In this podcast we'll talk about what those are. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/12305378

Future Motorcycle Riders 11/24/2019

Future Motorcycle Riders In this episode we talk with a future motorcycle rider, and learn about what he thinks about riding on two wheels. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/12138575

Metric vs. Standard Motorcyles. 11/10/2019

Metric vs. Standard Motorcyles. Randy Lewis and I discuss the differences between metric and standard bikes, as well as some other mechanical differences. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/11948900

Flying Car and Other Random Thoughts 10/27/2019

Flying Car and Other Random Thoughts Random thoughts about the week in review, including car flying through the roof! /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/11791004

Just random thoughts and babble 10/13/2019

Just random thoughts and babble Randy and I just talk about whatever comes to our minds about motorcycles, and how our week has gone. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/11616827

Motorcycle Rider Safety 09/29/2019

Motorcycle Rider Safety I sit down with Dr. Brad Bradshaw for a conversation about motorcycle safety. How to be a safe rider, and what to do if you should have an accident. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/11410241

All about Cafe Racers 09/15/2019

All about Cafe Racers We talk all about Cafe Racers. The history and lifestyle. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/11241035

Some of our favorite rides in the Ozarks 09/01/2019

Some of our favorite rides in the Ozarks We talk about some of the motorcycle rides in the Ozarks we like the most. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/11075651

All about motorcycle rallies 08/18/2019

All about motorcycle rallies We talk about Sturgis, Bikes Blues & BBQ, Laconia, Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest and so much more. /episode/index/show/randomthoughtsfromtheroad/id/10905685

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