Cruiseman's Garage Talk

Why choose a Honda Gold Wing DCT over a Harley-Davidson Road Glide? In this episode of Garage Talk, Cruiseman sits down with Mario Andriulli of Adventure Gear TV to discuss his return to motorcycling, why he purchased a Honda Gold Wing Tour DCT Airbag, and what he has learned since getting back on two wheels.Mario shares how riding motorcycles with his father sparked a lifelong passion, why he once stepped away from riding to raise his family, and how helping his son learn to ride brought that passion back. He also explains his journey from a Kawasaki Ninja 250 and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to the Honda Trail 125, NC750X, and ultimately the Gold Wing.The conversation covers the Gold Wing's DCT transmission, airbag system, comfort, performance, fuel economy, riding modes, passenger accommodations, and stock seat. Mario also discusses motorcycle safety, long-distance touring, riding with his son, and his plans for an upcoming Honda Africa Twin video series, AIMExpo, Daytona Bike Week, and a possible SaddleSore 1000 Iron Butt ride.Whether you ride a Honda Gold Wing, Harley-Davidson, adventure bike, sportbike, or touring motorcycle, this conversation offers an honest look at getting back into motorcycling and choosing the right bike for the way you ride.Visit Adventure Gear TV: https://youtube.com/@UCm3B_8DYaxvCoK_337_ACGw

What can decades of motorcycle experience teach us about becoming safer, more confident riders? In this episode of Cruiseman's Garage Talk, Dale Jones shares practical motorcycle safety advice drawn from his experience as a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) instructor and lifelong rider.Dale discusses his journey from riding a Honda Trail 70 and CB550 to touring on the Honda Africa Twin and Honda Gold Wing. He also explains why he chose a Gold Wing with an airbag, why he wears an airbag vest, and how proper training can help riders handle real-world hazards.Whether you ride a Honda Gold Wing, touring motorcycle, adventure bike, or your very first motorcycle, this episode offers valuable lessons that can help you ride with greater skill, awareness, and confidence.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Cruiseman's first group cruise scheduled for January 2027.

Mark Tilton is the owner of Bullet Brake, a company that sells a parking brake solution for motorcycles. Cruiseman's Garage fans can get a 15% discount on Bullet Brake with code CRUISEMAN.

One of the world's foremost Tribologists (the study of Friction, Wear and Lubrication), Lake Speed Jr. holds multiple certifications from the Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers. Lake also formulated the lubricants used by Joe Gibbs Racing (and other professional teams) to win the Daytona 500 and numerous NASCAR championships. Lake founded SPEEDiagnostix to bring that championship winning knowledge to car enthusiast like you, and provide reports written in plain English (a chemistry degree is not required).

I interview Robert White of @RobertWhiteMoto and @RobertWhite-Photography and get to better know the man behind the Goldwing, and the camera!

In part one of my two part interview with Max McAllister, we learn how he got into motorcycling and how he eventually ended up creating one of the most iconic motorcycle aftermarket brands in the Honda Goldwing community.

I get to know the man behind the WingStuff.com empire. Rick Arnoldo has been working in the motorcycle industry since he was 16.

In the final part of this interview, Max and I talk about the special suspension needs of Goldwing trikes. Is the 2018+ model the better platform for trikes? And, we will talk about a new Traxxion product coming soon.

I visit with Marc Wolfram with Big Big Parts to discuss the thousands of accessories Show Chrome offers for Goldwings, Can-Am and Side-By-Side models. Enter the drawing for a GT Marvel Trunk Light (2021+ Honda Goldwing Tour): https://bit.ly/GTMarvelWingStuff

I spend some time with co-owners, Kristen and Eddie Staggs from Bohn Body Armor. Bohn Armor makes motorcycle rider safety gear.

In this episode, I visit with Kyle Downey, the Director of Operations for Southern Honda in Chatanooga, TN.

In this episode, I visit with Alex Arkhangelskiy, CEO and Co-Founder of Brake Free Technologies. Brake Free is a helmet mounted LED brake light that uses accellerometer and gyro technology to alert drivers that a motorcycle rider is slowing down or coming to a stop. I never ride my motorcycle without my Brake Free helmet light. Save $10 on the Brake Free helmet light using the link below, or promo code CRUISEMAN ▶︎ BRAKE FREE HELMET LIGHT: https://brakefreetech.com/CRUISEMAN