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HellBent Metal Workz is a Canadian manufacturer of high quality handlebars, crashbars, and other accessories for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Lance and his team also take on specialty engine work and custom modifications. If you're interested in a full custom, ground up build you might find HellBent would take on your project, but you'd be a very exclusive group as HellBent only does a couple of these each year.Lance has been building custom motorcycles and accessories for decades. This man is passionate about building and riding motorcycle. More than that, Lance doesn't just love motorcycles, he cares a great deal about everyone around motorcycles. I have to admit to be surprised by the level of respect Lance gives to everyone involved with any aspect of motorcycles. He doesn't have an ill word about anybody. Lance doesn't just avoid the politics of the motorcycle community, rather he is aware and cares enough to be careful not to offend anyone. Lance is just a likeable sort with a great sense of humour.If you have any questions for Lance or about HellBent Metal Workz, please leave us a comment and we'll be sure to follow up with you.As always, we greatly appreciate your support by subscribing, giving us a thumbs up, and leaving a comment.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

There are a few things I wanted to follow up on as the weather turns nice and summer sets in. June is the month when the motorcycle season really gets going. The month is packed with events, but there are a few that stand out, perhaps more this year than usual.As well, I wanted to up date you on the MultiTool Grinder. The folks at MultiTool taught me something about this awesome tool I didn't know. I want to share the feature with you. To be completely transparent, it's not the most user friendly feature, but it could be handy for some users.From the episode Harrison and I recorded about my Sportster I've had lots of comments. Viewers asked to see more of the bike and had questions about details I may have passed over. I figured I owed it to people who asked to show a little more of the Sportster with more explanation of details.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.

This week Bruce reviews a couple of his favourite tools in his garage, the MultiTool Grinder and Drill Rite. Both of these great products are available from Trick Tools.At Speed & Kolor we don't just talk about these tools, we show you how they are used, give you tips for using them, and talk about accessories and related products.Please take a moment to Subscribe to Speed & Kolor, turn on notifications, give us a thumbs up and leave us a comment or question.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Our guest for this episode is Dustin Beck, owner of Beck Built Fab. Beck Built Fab is now manufacturing Yamaha XS650 parts previously manufactured and sold by JumpStreet Customs. We discuss the products offered and talk with Dustin about the future of Beck Built Fab.Whether you're building an XS650 chapter, cafe racer, brat, bobber, flat tracker, or rat bike you'll want to know about these great products manufactured by Beck Built Fab.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.

Given the renewed patriotism we have experienced in Canada as a result of trade policy changes by the United States, this is a good time to talk about the great manufacturers we have here in Canada. We have very talented builders and manufacturers who come up with unique, inspired designs.Wouldn't it be wonderful to create a comprehensive list of Canadian custom motorcycle parts manufacturers to make it easier to find the stuff you need for your build? You can leave me a comment or head over to Instagram and DM me with contact information for a manufacturer you think should be on the list.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.Build safe, ride safe, be cool!

Do you have challenges finding House of Kolor paint? Do you wish there were motorcycle shops with an inventory of custom parts rather than having to buy online? Are you questioning this whole tariff situation? Bruce dives in with an attempt to shed some light on these topics.Hey, thanks for listening to Speed & Kolor. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

We're changing the day the Speed & Kolor podcast drops. Starting March 21 2025 episodes will drop every second Friday.

Harvey and Jill from the Calgary chapter of the Japanese Motorcycle Club join Bruce to discuss upcoming Calgary motorcycle shows as well as sharing about VJMC and Calgary activities.Two Wheel Sunday is a well established outdoor motorcycle show in Calgary, Alberta. TWS draws a broad range of motorcycles and enthusiasts. This free show is held on the first Sunday in June each year. If you're within riding distance of Calgary it is a show well worth attending. Two Wheel Sunday features a great vendor area as well as a Show & Shine with a class for every kind of motorcycle.The Kickstart Show has been hosted by Ill Fated Kustoms since its inception. Kickstart is a show for garage builders. Those wishing to display their machines are required to complete the application form and supply photos of their build. Bikes are then selected for the show with no professional or shop builds being selected. Kenny and Jenn have done an amazing job of organizing the Kickstart Show with Ill-Fated Kustoms hosting a pre-party on Friday evening before the weekend show. This will be Kickstart number 10. Sadly, Jenn and Kenny have made it known this will be the last Kickstart Show.The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of Calgary is simply the best club ever. It is rare to find such a friendly and welcoming group of people who thoroughly enjoy everything motorcycle.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Bruce and special guest Patrick Lambie discuss the variety of motorcycle helmets available and what you might consider in your choice of helmet. It's important to know the features of helmets and to understand the basics of how to select the right helmet for you. Bruce and Patrick look at everything from half helmets to full face race helmets from several different manufacturers.Please note this is not a review of any specific helmet. The show is not sponsored by any helmet manufacturer. The helmets shown are owned personally by either Patrick or Bruce and are not provided by any manufacturer or distributor.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Lithium batteries are a great advancement for competition motorcycles, custom builds and upgrading stock components. For my builds, I choose Antigravity Batteries. Antigravity is the leader in lithium technology with innovative features, exceptional quality, and a wide range of batteries and accessories for virtually every application. Antigravity also uses the safest, long lasting lithium materials to produce products you can count on.If you've ever mounted a solo seat on a motorcycle with those cool hairpin springs and experienced a ride like a buckboard, or if you're thinking about using hairpin springs on that new build, then you'll want to hear what Bruce learned. These springs will work just fine with the correct installation.

Bruce is working hard to complete the Yamaha XS650 chopper build for the Bad Livin' Roadshow in July. There's lots of decisions to make about options and styling. Bruce is reaching out for your opinion and experience ... what do you think?Any advice you can offer based on experience will be most appreciated. Even if you don't have experience, your opinion is valued and again is much appreciated.

The current government in Alberta, the United Conservative Party (UCP) is proposing changes to auto insurance in the province. These changes should be very concerning for all vehicle owners. Costs are going up, really going up, while your care and compensation as a result of an accident caused by someone else is going to be limited. As the most vulnerable vehicles and operators on the roads, motorcycle riders are most at risk of the negative impacts of these proposed changes. The proposed "no fault" scheme eliminates your right to sue for damages from an at fault driver and their insurance company. Your access to care and financial compensation is determined by the government and agreed to by the insurance companies. Only in the case of conviction of a criminal offence do you have the opportunity to sue the at fault driver.And just to kick things off, the UCP has raised the cap on insurance rate increases for the very best drivers to 7.5% in 2025 and again in 2026. In the province with the highest insurance premiums in the country, when inflation has been an issue for all Albertans, the UCP jumped on side with the big insurance companies to improve their profits.Looking at other provinces who moved to a no fault system, it is motorcycle owners who experienced the greatest increases in insurance costs. How about a whopping 350% in Manitoba! It would stand to reason that we can expect motorcycles insurance premiums rise just as they have in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.Motorcycle owners must raise their voices for the government to hear the message this is simply not acceptable in the province of Alberta. We need a system that lowers insurance cost, holds bad drivers responsible for their decisions, and allows drivers and riders the opportunity to seek compensation for damages inflicted on them by someone else.Contact your MLA. Let them know this is not acceptable. Talk with fellow riders so everyone knows what the government is doing. Work with motorcycle groups, clubs, societies, and not for profits to present a united voice on this issue. These reforms are only proposed at this point. Let's do all we can to make sure they don't become permanent.

Bruce and Sean get down to it and talk about Sean's business, the products SNS Customs manufactures, and what drives Sean to build exceptional custom motorcycle parts. It's not an easy business to be successful at in Canada, especially on the east coast. In spite of a relatively small population for the huge land mass that is Canada, Sean is establishing a reputation and a name in a much larger custom motorcycle community outside of Canada. Quality control is job one for Sean. Nothing leaves SNS Customs that doesn't have Sean's stamp of approval. Sean machines every part of his products with just a few exceptions which he personally sources from trusted suppliers.Sean's Non-Stock Customs builds hardtail kits for Yamaha XS650s and Harley-Davidson Sportsters coming complete with axle and adjusters. The XS650 kit is available in two versions. One has the stock 20 mm axle that came with the XS650. The other has a 3/4" axle allowing for the use of Harley-Davidson style wheels which allow for a much greater selection of wheels, and brakes. The only challenge with the Harley compatible hubs is the sprocket is too large for an XS650. Sean has the answer for that. SNS Customs manufactures a sprocket with the correct tooth count for a Yamaha and the correct bolt pattern for the Harley-Davidson hub. This custom sprocket is included with the 3/4" axle XS650 hardtail kit.Sean also builds a Softail version of a Sportster. His respect for the Sportster as a platform for custom bikes has motivated him to design some very cool parts for the dependable and affordable Harley-Davidson Sportster.Custom frames, springer front ends, fenders, oil tanks and other parts are all available for SNS Customs Ltd. Check out SNS Customs on Instagram, @snscustomsltd or go to his website to shop, @.Subscribe to Speed & Kolor, turn on notifications, give us a thumbs up and leave us a comment. Make the algorithm happy.

Sean's Non-Stock Customs Ltd produces hand-crafted motorcycles and parts  just outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada. Sean is the owner/operator and an exceptional welder, fabricator, machinist and manufacturer. You won't meet many people more passionate about motorcycles than Sean. He is innovative with a commitment to producing quality products. But, there's a lot more to Sean than just being a talented craftsman. He is also totally devoted to his family. He provides his gal and their two kids with a beautiful home and all the things they need. Sean's kids are very fortunate to have a dad who is there for them all the time and wants to be a part of their lives. He is fully supportive of their activities, goals and dreams. Sean is one of those rare people who is able to balance family, work, friends, passion, and activities while making it look easy. I'm honoured he made time in his busy schedule for me.We hope you'll come back in a couple of weeks for Part 2 when we learn more about Sean's business, SNS Customs. We'll look at some of the products Sean makes including the fantastic Yamaha XS650 hardtail he made for the build currently underway.Follow @snscustomsltd on Instagram,  @snscustomsltd7331 on YouTube or visit the website @. And, for you builders in the US, your dollar goes a long way in Canada these days. Give Sean a shout to see just how good the deals are from a Canadian manufacturer.

The Wall of Death is one of the most entertaining motorcycle attractions you'll ever see. In the case of the Ives Brothers Wall of Death there is a Canadian connection that makes the show extra special for Canadian motorcycle enthusiasts.Kyle and Cody Ives grew up in the circus industry learning how to ride and do motorcycle stunts a very young age. The brothers have had the opportunity to perform in the steel ball, wheelie and stunt on Harleys, and do some racing. They've settled on the Wall of Death was their preferred show for a number of reasons including how it fits with family life, costs of the operation, and the show history. Attending more than 30 motorcycle events and shows each year with maintenance and enhancements in the off season Cody and Kyle are certainly putting in the effort to keep their venture successful.If you get the chance, this is a must see show.Please tap. that subscribe button, ring the bell, and give us a thumbs up!Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Can you believe Season One of Speed & Kolor is done already? What a ride it's been. What an evolution with so much learning and development.We're ready for Season Two. More interesting guests, more event coverage and more cool custom bikes.We hope you'll be with us as we dig deeper into the custom motorcycle culture, broadening our horizon to bring you more of the two wheel world.Thanks for being with us in Season One. We truly hope you enjoyed it. And, we hope you'll enjoy more of Speed & Kolor. Please remember to subscribe and turn on those notifications. Follow us on Instagram, @speedandkolor. Send us your comments and questions. We love it when we have to do a little extra work to find an answer for you. Whether you agree with our opinions or not, we want to hear what you have to say. Help us build a better Speed & Kolor for you ... for everyone.Build safe, ride safe, be cool!SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Why would anyone open a custom motorcycle parts and accessories store in the small town of Stratford, Ontario? Located in Perth County, Stratford is the home of the Stratford Festival featuring Shakespeare productions, and very much a destination for theatre going tourists from around the world.  This is hardly the place I expected to find a wonderful motorcycle shop catering to all kind of enthusiasts and all varieties of motorcycles ... but there it is. I don't think anyone would deny there's a discernible bias toward old school choppers, bobbers, cafe racers and other similar genres. That bias does not prevent Perth County Moto from stocking accessories and apparel for cruisers, dual sports, and other styles.The owners of this most unlikely store are a humble, young couple who absolutely love motorcycles and the community of enthusiasts they not only serve, but socialize and associate with. Jeff and Lindz seem to be building their business on hospitality. Perth County Moto has a great customer lounge area with a coffee bar and ice cream shop. There's always some kind of event going on at PCM whether is the Wednesday bike night, movie night, Moto GP races on the TV, swap meet, annual anniversary party, or other event Jeff has come up with. These folks just want to be with their community.Maybe Jeff and Lindz are brilliant and have figured out how to be successful by starting a business with the least likelihood of success. Maybe they just didn't hear everyone who tried to tell them what a bad idea this was. Regardless, I'm glad they stepped up against the odds, tried something different, and have created one of the coolest motorcycle destination shops in Canada. Great job you two!SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

We're back with Kirt at Dirty Kustomz to take a look at his most recent build, a beautiful Knucklehead chopper Kirt has named Purple Reign. Kirt's artistic side has really come through on this incredible build based on a Santee nostalgia Softail frame with a 46 Knucklehead EL engine and a whole bunch of twisty, swirly, pieces that are both ornamental and functional. The paint on this build is truly exceptional. The Purple flake dances with all the chrome in such a way it's tough to tell who's leading.Take a look, hit the like button, and leave Kirt a comment on his project.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

The Christmas season is fast approaching. If you're looking for some fresh and unique gift ideas for that special motorcycle enthusiast in your life then Speed & Kolor made this episode just for you. With a wide price range and a variety of products from gear to tools to hardcore equipment for that builder close to you Speed & Kolor has the recommendations and explanations you are looking for.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.

2024 was the first year for the Bad Livin' Roadshow. When Freedom wrapped up in 2022 long time supporter of the show, Lee Sipes knew he wanted to promote a new show for the custom motorcycle community. Being well connected in the industry through his work on a variety of events and as a contributor for a magazine Sipes was passionate, energized and relentless in the pursuit of hosting the Bad Livin' Roadshow. His efforts resulted in one of the most successful motorcycle shows in Canada. The future is bright for the Bad Livin' Roadshow.Frontier Ghost Town is a well know venue in western Ontario. Frontier Ghost Town has been selected for motion picture production, corporate events and celebrations such as weddings. The location is absolutely perfect for an old school motorcycle show. Being BLR spans three days, the campground at Frontier Ghost Town is perfect. There's lots of room and staying on site means no one has to ride after a hot day in the sun or partaking in a couple cold beverages while enjoying the motorcycles or the live music entertainment.The 2025 Bad Livin' Roadshow is scheduled for July 18 to 20 at Frontier Ghost Town. Speed & Kolor will be there ... you should be too.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.You can find Speed & Kolor on your favourite podcast platform. A new podcast drops every second Wednesday.

In all honesty, I don't have a handle on YouTube yet. The original version of this episode fell flat and I really don't understand why. After trying to make some adjustments to the YouTube parameters I decided to make some wholesale changes and try it again.If you have listened to the original video with Brent at PFX, I apologize for not having truly new content for you. You are in a very select group of folks who listened to the original.I really wanted to offer some new material with this episode. To that end I recorded a new introduction with a product and some fresh ideas (hopefully they're fresh) for using this product as it pertains to a foot clutch chopper. Please leave me a comment if you've tried the setup I'm suggesting ... I'd love to know how it worked out for you.Again, thanks for bearing with me as my podcast and channel continue to evolve.Speaking of evolution, be sure to watch for a new feature on the Speed & Kolor YouTube channel ... Build Stuff. Also known as BS, Build Stuff is intended to showcase products and processes (build stuff) as well as showing builders project where the build stuff is used to ... build stuff. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any BS.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.

Every motorcycle community should have a supporter like Steve Grover and his company, Grover Law Firm. The Grover Law Firm influence started in the Calgary area, but now extends across most of the province of Alberta with support for motorcycle related organizations and a variety of motorcycle events. Support is not simply by financial donation. Rather, Grover Law Firm participates in events with physical presence, product giveaways, entertainment, refreshments and pretty much any other kind of support a group or event could need.Steve Grover has an exceptional commitment to the place he calls home and to the community, including the motorcycle community. His ethics and values were instilled in him by his parents, primarily his father. Steve's dad taught Steve and his siblings that education and position in life are privileges. Success in life should result in giving back to the community. Steve's primary choice for giving is the motorcycle community. Steve most likely developed a passion for vehicles and motorcycles from his father's interest in cars of all kind.It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know Steve Grover. He's genuine, honest, social, community minded and generous. Every time I meet with Steve he has a gift for me. Whether it's coffee mugs, chocolate or other consideration Steve always shows his appreciation for my time ... a truly exceptional gesture. Steve also has a wonderful sense of humour, sometimes quirky, but always real.I hope you will take some time to get to know Steve here and that you will enjoy him as much as I do.If you find yourself in need of a personal injury lawyer in Alberta or if you have questions about personal injury law, please reach out to Grover Law Firm at 403-253-1029 or @ for assistance.You can also find Grover Law on Instagram, @grover_law_firm and on YouTube,  @GroverLawFirm SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Are metric choppers really choppers? Of course they are. It's this kind of diversity and inclusion we need to embrace to ensure a future for the culture of choppers. There are many reasons why someone may not be able or willing to enter the chopper scene with a Harley or Triumph, perhaps not even an XS650. If there is acceptance of, and a place for these builders and riders to enjoy their machines then the culture and the market will continue to thrive. This is exactly the opportunity the Bad Livin' Roadshow presents for the young builders introduced in this episode to enjoy their Hondas, Yamahas, other brands and other models.Thanks for taking time to enjoy our podcast/tubecast. Please remember to subscribe, like and interact with us in the comments section.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Bruce and Mac take a look at Mac's 1994 Harley-Davidson Sportster. Mac's goal is to have a clean, narrow, Frisco style lane splitter. This bike needs to carve those corners in the mountains for Mac to get the enjoyment he seeks out of his bike. This is a very different kid of cornering and manoeuvring than one would experience on a sport motorcycle. The riding position is completely different with an aft leaning position rather than forward leaning, aerodynamic rider position of a sport bike. The chopper won't have the performance of a sport bike. The experience will be slower, the throttle response far less aggressive. The cornering experience will be somewhat like that of a long board as opposed to a short board for tricks,  the long board carves but not as tightly or quickly as the short board. Then there's the idea of using a foot clutch, shifting with your left hand with a lever under your left butt cheek which is most certainly completely foreign to any sport bike enthusiast.Mac's bike is a wonderful example of a work in progress. This motorcycle is a classic functional, inspired, unfinished project which brings great joy, pride and satisfaction to the owner/builder. A project like this one brings a broader experience than just buying a factory cruiser.Thanks for taking time to enjoy our podcast/tubecast. Please remember to subscribe, like and interact with us in the comments section.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

How good must that feel? You decide to build a chopper, you buckle down and get it done in short order. Then you submit your entry for the Ill-Fated Kustoms' Kickstart Show and you get accepted. An achievement all on its own. You're finishing the bike as you load your build in the truck to travel hundreds of miles through the Rocky Mountains to Calgary where the show is on at The Pioneer, a beautiful heritage building right is the heart of the city. Over the weekend your chopper attracts a lot of attention. Sunday afternoon the awards are presented and you learn the other builders in the show have voted your build as the 2nd place Builders Choice winner. This is especially rewarding because these are your peers. These folks know what it takes to do what you've done. They've done it too.This was Zac Lumsden's experience with his friend and co-builder Josh Vlaming. This is what Jenn and Kenny at Ill-Fated Kustoms envisioned for the Kickstart Show ... grassroots builders working in their garages to build a motorcycle that expresses their style, creativity, and passion for motorcycles. This is success, satisfaction, recognition and community.Great job Zac! Speed & Kolor is looking forward to your next show and to your next build.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Calgary Harley-Davidson and CHD Customs knock this one out of the park with this 2023 Street Bob with 114 M8 and an old school springer front end. The team at CHD has done a great job of putting together an old school bobber with up to date technology and parts so this bike is covered under warranty and can be financed for purchase.The green denim finish paint along with the black springer, engine, sissy bar, handle bars as well as other accessories give this Street Bob that classic military look. It's a bike that is sure to turn heads when it's on the move and draw a crowd when it's parked.Join us as Kobi and Tom talk about the build and how it came together.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

We visit Calgary Harley-Davidson and CHD customs for the first time since starting the YouTube channel. Yketa tells us how she has managed to get Calgary Harley-Davidson to the number two position for Motorclothes sales in Canada and how she has her sights set on being number one! Kobi and Tom talk with us about what it takes to be the number one Harley dealer in Canada ...  three years in a row.Kobi and Tom also show us one of the CHD Customs builds available at Calgary Harley-Davidson. Dark Horse is a beautiful 2021 Pan America with a great custom accessory package. Tom and Kobi tell us more about Harley's commitment and success in the adventure segment of the industry.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

We're back at Precision Frameworx with Brent to take a look at this beautiful, Jeff Cochran inspired Shovelhead bobber. Brent's customer came to PFX with a clear vision of what he wanted in a custom bobber. Brent goes through the process with me. Together we look at all the details in this exceptional build.If you're looking for a custom build of any kind you should reach out to Precision Frameworx to put your dream in your driveway. PFX is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The phone number is 403-568-1075 or you can reach out through Instagram, @pfxcalgary.Please feel free to leave a comment or ask a question here. We'll get back to you as quick as we can. Thanks for watching, don't forget to subscribe and like!SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account.Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Flat Track Racing is growing in Alberta. As a matter of fact, it seems to be gaining popularity throughout the United States and Canada. While much of the popularity is largely with a more mature group of competitors the younger crowd is coming along. Flat track racing takes place in arenas and on dirt tracks typically used for horse racing as well. This eliminates the expense of sole purpose facilities. In terms of the race machine, many flat track race classes are quite reasonable to get in to without the need to invest in a lot of support equipment.In this episode we visit with a couple of flat track racers who are continuing to be competitive in spite of an accumulation of years. These racers use their years of experience to overcome the effects of aging. You could say they're racing smarter not harder.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Precision Frameworx (PFX) builds some of the finest Cholo style Harleys on the planet. With decades of experience, over 380 custom builds, and unmatched passion for custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Brent Robertson has acquired the knowledge of quality parts and suppliers along with fabrication techniques to build the baddest custom bikes available.Brent's business interests might suggest he should guard such knowledge for his own gain. But, Brent's passion, integrity and nature demand him to share so much of what he  has learned so others can pursue the dream of having a full on custom ride. It is always my pleasure to spend time with Brent while he shares stories and information about custom motorcycles, especially those Harleys he loves so much. Please join us as Brent takes us through the build and the features of this beautiful Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe Brent refers to simply as the Root Beer bike.A quick note, be sure to catch the last few minutes of this episode, it's quite entertaining.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Ten years in, Two Wheel Sunday is still the best and biggest motorcycle event  in Calgary and probably Western Canada. There are some changes for 2024. The founder and long running volunteer organizer of Two Wheel Sunday is stepping away. Bobby Baum has poured his heart and energy into this event and now it's time to take a well deserved break from the work of putting on this great event. Motorcycle enthusiast, rider and event organizer Charli Handy has stepped up to take on the challenge of coordinating Two Wheel Sunday. Charli is committed to staying true to the original concept of the show, but she also brings some fresh thinking and new ideas to grow the event.City of Calgary permits are in place, volunteers and vendors are signing up, corporate partners are coming on board and the motorcycle community is getting excited. June 2 2024 will be a great day in Calgary.Please join me for a candid conversation with Bobby and Charli.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Liane is one of the busiest people I know. Like most of us Liane needs to earn a paycheque to support her passions so she works full time as a Human Resources Specialist. It's what she manages to do in her personal time that is truly exceptional. She's an accomplished salt flats racer who holds a 150 mph coin as well as being an announcer at Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials when she's not competing. Being passionate about Triumphs Liane also runs the Kootenay Rat Raid. On top of all that Liane decided to form Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society to give the motorcycle community a voice. Liane heads up AMSS organizing meetings, keeping tabs on the finances, co-ordinating AMSS attendance at motorcycle events (like the motorcycle shows), planning the annual Motorcycle Safety Campaign Launch, and co-ordinating AMSS's yearly For the Love of Motorcycles show and charity fundraiser in Edmonton. There's also the host role and guest planner for the Think Bike podcast which currently does 26 episode each year. In her spare time Liane spends quality time with her dog, Fin.Join us for a conversation with Liane about salt flats racing, motorcycle safety and the chances of lane splitting in Alberta.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information.Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Harrison and Tayler met Luke and Kyle early in the 2023 riding season. The four of them got along instantly. Over the summer they attended events together, worked on their bikes and even purchased a couple of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. This is a common story for motorcycle enthusiasts to meet other riders with similar interests. People become friends, often those friendships last for life.We thought it important to capture this group's first riding season together. If you have some extra time, relax and enjoy as Harrison leads his first podcast in conversation with his crew.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Speed & Kolor brings you an update on Revolution Magazine.

The Bad Livin' Roadshow has released the Vintage and Custom invitational list for the 2024 show. Check out who made the list!

Harrison and Bruce take a look at Bruce's latest build, his 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster. This is a true garage build with Bruce having completed all the fabrication, paint, electrical and engine modifications himself. There are lots of cool features on the bike and some good stories about how and why they were made.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Breaking news that Speed & Kolor has partnered with SMK Helmets to make SMK Helmets the official helmet of Speed & Kolor for 2024.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

You have to respect people who pour their heart and soul into planning the events we all enjoy attending. Lee Sipes is one of those folks. His passion for choppers, bobbers and all other types of motorcycles has energized him to plan the first annual Bad Livin' Roadshow for July 19 to 21 2024 in Durham, Ontario.Lee believes the community needs a Canadian event that isn't just a one day ride in then ride out event. His vision is for an event with camping, activities, and vendors where people can settle in for a few days of partying and socializing. The time and effort required to pull together an event like this is far beyond what most of us are willing to do ... especially when trying to work full time. Thank goodness Lee doesn't know better than to give this a shot.Karen and I will be making the trip to Durham with the Sportster in tow. I hate to be a pussy and trailer my bike, but vacation time is limited and we need to make the trip to Ontario several times in 2024. We're looking forward to making lots of new friends in Ontario this summer.Join us as Lee and I sit down for a conversation about who Lee Sipes is, why he has taken on the Bad Livin' Roadshow and what he expects the event to be.SMK Helmets is the largest manufacturer of quality motorcycle helmets in the world with  capacity to produce more than 14 million helmets a year. SMK Helmets are available in a wide variety of models with exceptional graphics options. You're sure to find an SMK helmet that fits your needs and expresses your style. SMK helmets are DOT and ECE 22.06 certified for the North American Market. I'll be safe and comfortable this season rockin' an SMK helmet every time I ride!  Catch up with me at an event for more information about SMK Helmets or visit https://smkhelmets.com to see the complete line of helmets. You can also follow SMK Helmets on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmets/ or https://www.instagram.com/smkhelmetsusa/ for the North American account. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

Breaking News announcing the Kickstart Show for 2024 with event details and how to enter your motorcycle.

Looking for someone positive and enthusiastic who will make you feel good about life and yourself? Kirt is your man.  This guy is has such a great outlook on things he is just a real pleasure to be around. Kirt can take a situation most would consider a disaster and see only the good that came from it.This unique perspective spills over into his creativity. Kirt sees beautiful art in corroded old parts at the swap meet that will make the next build something really special. The rust blisters and faded paint on a gas tank aren't undesirable, they're history to be valued and appreciated.  This makes his work fluid, changing with each new find to become something slightly different than planned, but always better than planned.Kirt's life is full and rich. Not rich in terms of mega wealth rather rich in family, friends and experience. When asked about his favourite piece in his collection Kirt explains it is the '64 Impala on the lift not because of its rarity or its value. It's because his kids helped him sand and prep it, kind of a family project. Kirt's humble beginnings have given him a solid grasp of what is truly valuable in this world.Please join me as I sit down with the man, the builder, the legend ... Mr. Kirt Mohammed of Dirty Kustomz.

Harrison and Bruce sit down with Patrick Lambie of Inside Motorcycles and Luke Shaw of Web Caddy to discuss the current situation of marketing and advertising in the motorcycle industry.Motorcycle shows featuring new models from all the manufacturers have lost the support of many manufacturers after learning from the experience of the pandemic that the expense of participation in these shows did not provide a significant return. In some cases there was no difference in sales when the shows were forced to close. The rider community appears to be more focused on events and shows featuring local businesses and organizations. Bike nights have grown in popularity and it is expected they will be even more popular in 2024.Digital media has seen tremendous growth while traditional print or hard copy media has experienced loss in revenue and loss of publications. Social media marketing is hardly new though it seems we are apt the frontier of social media advertising. While the insights and statistics for digital media activity are abundant and comprehensive the application and effects of digital advertising are not always well understood or easily analyzed.We ask Luke and Patrick some tough questions trying to find a clear path forward. Their answers and perspectives are enlightening and encouraging.Please join us for this humorous, informative and candid conversation with a couple of great guests.

Precision Frameworx has been in business for almost 25 years. It is foundational in the custom motorcycle industry not only in Calgary, but across North America. Brent Robertson started Precision Frameworx in 1999. Brent has been the propulsion behind Precision Frameworx as well as the guidance system through trends, fads, and the economic roller coaster Alberta has ridden since the discovery of oil. Brent has always been able to adjust his vision to the environment of the time without losing sight of the horizon.As Precision Frameworx and its sister company Thug Motorcycles begin a new chapter in the Brent Robertson legacy, Brent gives us the honour of being on the leading edge of the story with much undisclosed news. Speed & Kolor is excited for Brent and his entire team as Precision Frameworx continues to innovate and develop industry changing products that are sure to keep Precision Frameworx on the custom motorcycle world stage.Please join Mac and Bruce as we sit down right in the Research and Development shop of Precision Frameworx for an enlightening conversation with the man himself, Brent Robertson.

Ill-Fated Kustoms is the result of the love and enthusiasm Jenn and Kenny Kwan have for motorcycles and the motorcycle community. This couple is so down-to-earth, caring,  unpretentious and real it is an absolute pleasure to sit down with them.  "Make Friends Ride Motorcycles" is the tag line on the home page of Ill-Fated's website and on shirts available in the funky store that invites folks into Ill-Fated Kustoms. Jenn and Kenny live that tag line. From the store one can walk through to the Prairie Emporium, an eclectic space that is so Jenn and Kenny. This warm, comfortable space is solely there for the comfort of the customers and friends at IFK. Why would a business maintain a space just for people to hang out and to host special events after hours? IFK does because that's who Jenn and Kenny are.Bruce and Mac sat down with Jenn, Kenny and Dax in a  gold metal flake vinyl upholstered booth from the 1960's in the Prairie Emporium for a casual conversation and to learn about all the events planned for 2024. Please join us and enjoy this wonderful couple.Follow Ill-Fated Kustoms on Instagram @illfatedkustomsFollow The Kickstart Show on Instagram @kickstartshowWebsite is  https://www.illfatedkustoms.com/

Bruce is an average guy who enjoys and appreciates life. He also likes a challenge. When a friend suggested Bruce should host a podcast he went to work researching podcasts and podcasting. Speed & Kolor is the result of the original suggestion.There is no doubt the single most significant force in Bruce's life is the love and support of a wonderful wife. Whether life's easy or the challenges are difficult, Karen is always there to encourage Bruce to pursue his interests and accomplish his goals. In this episode Bruce provides much insight into the person and relationship that literally saved his life.Wheels and engines are all it takes to capture Bruce's attention. He has explored many aspects of custom and performance machines. But, he is hardly done or without goals. Drag racing (4 wheels and 2) and the Bonneville Salt Flats are desires rooted in the building of the machine. Bruce will tell you he loves competing, but more than driving or riding his ultimate rush comes from building and tuning the bike, car, or truck that gets the job done.Join us for a conversation with Bruce.

Mac is the co-host of the Speed & Kolor show. Mac's a conscientious young man with a passion for old school custom motorcycles. He has a keen interest in the culture of the 70's and for all things retro.While he has a strong curiosity in the culture of the past he also strives to live in the present. This is reflected in his willingness to step out of the box and push himself to take on the role of co-host on a podcast. Mac also stays current with motorcycles, two wheel trends and the latest performance and handling products for motorcycles.One passion he is yet to explore is his need for speed. Mac has made it clear if there's any opportunity to run a bike at the salt flats or to go drag racing he wants to be our first choice of rider. We would love to see Mac achieve this goal.Come on in and hang out with us while we get to know Mac.

Take a few minutes to meet our co-hosts and learn more about Speed & Kolor. Why are we here? How did we get here? What can you expect from the podcast? What will the format be? When will new episodes be available? All of these questions and more will be answered in this shorter than planned episode. You can also find Speed & Kolor on YouTube, @speedandkolor. As well, follow us on Instagram (@speedandkolor) to catch all the latest news and get a heads-up about new episodes and guests.