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40 years of friendship on two wheels. We talk motorcycles and all things riding.

The Ride Life Podcast


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Nobody's going to jail!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 54:16


    In this episode of the RideLife Podcast, hosts Brian and Jim discuss the challenges of riding in poor weather, the appeal of vintage motorcycles, and the restoration of classic bikes. They share personal experiences with their own bikes, including a recent acquisition of three-wheelers, and delve into the availability of parts for older models. The conversation also touches on the thrill of riding two-stroke engines and the joy of family outings on bikes, culminating in a discussion about backyard trails and the fun of building jumps.

    The Nostalgia of Three-Wheelers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 52:33


    In this episode of The Ride Life Podcast, the hosts discuss their recent biking adventures, the importance of having a destination while riding, and the balance between biking and other life activities like golfing. They delve into the nostalgia of three-wheelers, the evolution of quads, and the current market for older Harley models. The conversation also touches on the legacy of custom builders like Billy Lane and Jesse James, the significance of community in biking, and the upcoming events for listeners to engage with.

    Everything's got to be loose.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 61:28


    SummaryIn this episode of the RideLife Podcast, hosts Brian and Jim celebrate Mother's Day while diving into bike maintenance stories, particularly Jim's experience rebuilding his master cylinder. They discuss upcoming riding events, bike upgrades, and the challenges of finding parts. The conversation shifts to riding adventures and the importance of proper maintenance. The episode concludes with the introduction of a new guest, Matt, who shares his experiences and insights from the motorcycle community. In this engaging conversation, Matt Garlock shares his experiences with motorcycle customization, his transition from a long career as a paramedic to nursing, and his thoughts on the new Gray Ghost Fat Boy motorcycle. The discussion also touches on the community aspect of bike nights, the in-store experience at Cycle Gear, and a light-hearted debate about pool leagues and naming bikes. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various topics surrounding motorcycles, golf, and classic cars. They share personal experiences and preferences, particularly focusing on the differences between softails and dynas, the evolution of motorcycle designs, and the value of classic vehicles. The discussion also touches on the thrill of finding hidden gems in the automotive world, such as barn finds, and the nostalgia associated with classic models. The camaraderie among the hosts adds a light-hearted touch to the conversation, making it both informative and entertaining.

    Wild Hogs & Hell ya Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 54:25


    In this episode of The Ride Life Podcast, the hosts discuss their recent experiences with motorcycle maintenance, upcoming riding events, and personal stories from vacations. They reflect on the challenges of bike repairs, the excitement of riding season, and the importance of community engagement through events like barbecues. The podcast also celebrates its one-year anniversary, highlighting growth and listener engagement. In this episode of The Ride Life Podcast, the hosts delve into their personal journeys with Harley Davidson motorcycles, exploring the pivotal moments that transformed their perception of bikes from mere machines to symbols of freedom and lifestyle. They discuss the evolution of their preferences, the allure of customization, and the cultural phenomenon of the 'Hell Yeah Brother' community. The conversation also touches on their riding styles, future plans for guest appearances, and the camaraderie within the motorcycle community.

    Matt Burns In To the Ride Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 65:53


    .In this episode of the Ride Life Podcast, the hosts discuss a variety of topics including Matt's journey into wood burning, his background in tattooing, and his passion for motorcycles. They explore the risks associated with riding, upcoming events, and personal bike modifications, all while sharing light-hearted banter and insights into motorcycle culture. In this episode, the hosts delve into the world of motorcycle customization, travel experiences, and the camaraderie of riding. They discuss the joys of working on older bikes, the thrill of road trips, and the challenges posed by weather conditions. Family traditions and memorable encounters on the road are shared, along with insights into the scenic routes of Connecticut. The conversation also touches on food adventures and the humorous realities of aging as a motorcycle enthusiast. In this episode, the hosts discuss their love for classic cars and motorcycles, the challenges of balancing work with riding, and the decline of bike nights in their area. They share nostalgic memories of past bike gatherings and the joy of early morning rides. The conversation also touches on the realities of aging and how it affects their riding experiences. They look forward to the upcoming Laconia event and emphasize the importance of community in the biking world.

    Jim is Back in Horrible weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 54:37


    .Welcome back to the ride life podcast! On this weeks episode Jim is back from training in the warm weather, so of course Brian complains about the weather up here in New England. The boys talk about CEO problems and how they would resolve it. Swap meets and a beer review! Sit back and enjoy! Follow us on instagram @theridelifepodcastDon't forget to subscribe!

    Banker on a Harley joins The Ridelife

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 67:41


    Hello everyone, this week's episode of The Ridelife podcast is a little different. Jim is still away for work, so Brendan fills in as co-host and we welcome Luke. Luke, aka, "Banker on a Harley", is from St. Louis and has some seriously good luck. We talk road trips, what to pack, and Luke even gives some life advice. New models, old models - we discuss them all and discover (to no surprise) we love them all! We get a peek into Luke's garage and what he drives every day. So, sit back and enjoy the life of a biker-banker. This episode is sponsored by burntupwoodburning. Instagram @burntupwoodburningGo follow The Ridelife:Instagram @theridelifepodcast@theridelifebrian@theridelifejimDon't forget to check out Brendan @nightowlrides

    New Jobs, New Tools and Snow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 43:35


    What's up everyone! This weeks episode we review some tools, talk about getting new jobs and Brian finally gets out on his bikes! Jim is going on an adventure, will he want to come back up to the cold? All that and more! And we give away the custom plaque from burntupwoodburning! Sit back and enjoy this shorter but awesome episode! Follow us on Instagram @theridelife_Brian@theridelife_jim@theridelife podcast. YouTube The ride life podcast

    Shop Talk and one pricey Roadglide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 48:02


    This week on the Ride Life Podcast the boys are back with some shop talk! Brian almost gets scammed on marketplace and really thinks he won a Dyna on a raffle. Jim sits back and wonders when this New England weather will let him ride! They talk about where they will be this summer and get excited about the announcement of another Indian Larry block party! All that and the Beer check is back! Sit back and enjoy this episode.

    Daytona and Vegas Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 49:57


    The Boys are back from their vacations! This episode we dive into Brian's Daytona trip, we find out all the good BBQ spots! Did Brian hang some wheelies on the FXR? Jim's team goes to Vegas to play pool. Does Jim bring home money? Or is he going to come to Daytona next year? Sit back and enjoy this vacation recap show. Go follow @theridelife_podcast@theridelife_jim@theridelife_brian

    Long Island Todd Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 69:43


    This week on the Ride Life podcast we bring back our friend Todd from Long Island. We catch up on his fxr builds and find out where he will be this season! Jim teases us about his Vegas trip and Brian spills some details on his Daytona trip. We set up a date for the Ride Life podcast BBQ! We discuss Americade dates and east coast fxr jam dates, we try to figure out if we can make both this year! Sit back and enjoy a chill laid back episode. Follow us on instagram for more info @theridelife_podcast @theridelife_jim@theridelife_brian And YouTube The Ride Life Podcast.

    Dr. Harley Gives Daytona Remedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 79:46


    As Brian ramps up for a Daytona, Dr. Harley Joins the podcast to talk about what he loves about Daytona. He Speaks of his time flying helicopters and much more.Old friend Dannii pops in to say hello, talk about her upgrades and what she's looking forward to in Daytona. Jim has so much FOMO his internet doesn't work@theridelife Brian@theridelife Jim@theridelifepodcast and the Ride Life Podcast on You Tube.

    Big E Cuts it up with the Ride Life Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 73:06


    This week on The Ride Life Podcast we bring in Big E! We talk about his barber career and how Brian and him have the same roadglide right down to the same color. We learn some new PA slang. Jim comes in later due to some serious technical problems The ride life was having. But we pulled thru and had a blast talking Daytona, wheelies and everything in between. Go check out Big E's world on instagram and YouTube. InstagramTheridelife brianTheridelife Jim The ridelife podcast.

    Rolling Throttle Rolls in to the Ride Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 71:37


    This week on The Ride Life podcast we welcome Drew and Crystal from Rollin throttle! We talk about their online parts store, how they got started and where they see themselves in 5 years. Jim is feeling left out as we talk about Daytona! We go over where they will be setup selling parts and where Brian will be doing some very amateur stunt riding on his FXR. We had a lot of fun talking with these two and can't wait to do more stuff with them in the future. So sit back and enjoy this fun filled Daytona bike week episode! Go follow us on Instagram @the ridelife brian @the ridelife Jim@theridelife podcast

    Brian Visits The Harley Museum, Jim Works and The Night Owl Stops In

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 65:58


    Brian visit's the land of Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley and doesn't even go to Arnold's. He got to check out the Harley powertrain factory, the Harley Museum and has some good times with old friends though. Jim goes 2 for 4, Hey that's baseball hall of fame worthy. Check us out on Instagram: @theridelife_brian, @theridelife_jim and @theridelifepodcast. www.nightowlrides.com Wayne Campbell:So, do you come to Milwaukee often? Alice Cooper:Well, I'm a regular visitor here, but Milwaukee has certainly had its share of visitors. The French missionaries and explorers began visiting here in the late 16th century. Pete:Hey, isn't "Milwaukee" an Indian name? Alice Cooper:Yes, Pete, it is. In fact , it's pronounced "mill-e-wah-que" which is Algonquin for "the good land." Wayne Campbell:I was not aware of that.

    Two Podcasts Collide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 89:17


    This week we are joined by Marcus from the Daily Biker Podcast. We get to grill him about his podcast and how it all started for him. We dive in to his garage and find out what he rides and how his job plays a big part of his social media skills. We had a lot of fun on this podcast and are thankful Marcus was able to come on with us. Go check out the Daily Biker Podcast. Go follow us on Instagram: @theridelife_Brian @theridelife_Jim @the ridelifepodcast Special Thank you to Nightowlrides.com

    Tennessee Taylors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 116:10


    This week the Tennessee Taylors stop by to talk FXR's and what its like to work in the motorcycle industry. Stories from the road and why we ride motorcycles. Brian finds out he's not alone with his marketplace addiction. The guys find out the need to hit up the Smokey Mountain Bike wee. Sit back and enjoy the longest podcast we've done! Follow us on instagram @theridelife podcast. Like and subscribe and stay tuned for the next episode dropping Tuesday.

    The Rallies Are Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 64:52


    With Daytona about 45 days away we talk all things rallies. Not all of them are built the same and they are not for everyone. A not so funny story, Jim finds a beer he hates, shocking we know, and believe it or not Jim actually does know something.

    Season Two Premier Featuring Danii

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 81:36


    This week we sit down with Danii from Florida, she is a new rider who puts us to shame. 23 hours straight, 8 hours in the rain, sleeping in the rest areas. She is hardcore and we had so much fun. Please reach out to her on Instagram @daniigirl152 if you can donate blood for her father. See you next Tuesday.

    Jim Doesn't Know Sh@t and Season Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 58:26


    Man those are some tough questions and Jim looks dumb. We wrap up season 1, have a little year in review, will we be back for season 2? What might be next, some favorite moments, and what are we drinking.

    The Legendary Rhody Riderz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 81:39


    This week the Ride Life Famous Rhody Riderz joins the ride life guys, he talks all things Cold Weather gear. Let me tell you if its not raining or snowing this guy rides.

    Even in the Future Nothing Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 34:00


    Dealer Stories, Thanksgiving fatness takes hold, Brian orders even more parts, The damn internet in RI is a train wreck. The cold weather has set in and we are talking OCC what's coming net, Bert's Barracuda and More.

    Black Friday Deals and Sportster Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 61:33


    Dyna Bro confusion continues, Brian buys more parts and is eyeing some deals. What bike do you regret buying? Detailing tips, making our wheels custom and more!

    S1 Episode 26 Dyna Bro Confusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 49:41


    Brian Just doesn't have OEM in his blood. Vlogs, You Tube, Raffles and two new Brews.

    S1 Episode 25 Performance Baggers and Brews

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 53:44


    Is the performance Bagger dead? Smiley Face Motor Mounts and a Beautiful Pipe. Brian Gets some shine and what are we drinking this week? Maybe Jim has a problem!

    S1 Episode 24 Halloween Havoc

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 48:29


    Brian's Halloween Havoc in the Mountains, the Thrashin pipe finally shipped, a listener rescues Brian.. and Guys do you even know where the gas tank is?

    S1 Episode 23 Garage Envy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 72:16


    We sit down in person in a Listener's garage, Major Garage Envy, 25 years of friendship, great stories, rides, trips and so much more.

    S1 Episode 22 Brian Loves Burnouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 41:11


    Jim gets a new helmet, fall foliage, Brian gets all the Garage time, inspiring a new generation and more!.

    S1 Episode 21 Jim Tries to wimp out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 64:56


    Jim Tries to wimp out on a great day, High Pressure salesman, Simpson Mod Bandit, Brian Choses Jim's exhaust and we finally meet up with a Local Legend for a Ride.

    S1 Episode 20 Special Guest Night Owl Rides Joins The Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 88:36


    Night Owl Rides joins Brian and Jim to talk, bikes, youtube, gentleman racing and so much more! Check him out on Instagram and You Tube, Night Owl rides, and nightowlrides.com for Merch.

    S1 Episode 19 Wait the Dyna is Done?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 67:41


    Brian is so excited for his new Dyna its almost done. Trucking woes, Police encounters. and Jim appeared on another podcast.

    S1 Episode 18 Indian Larry Encounters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 74:04


    Brian braves the elements to bring us his story of the Indian Larry Block Party, Splitting lanes and riding sidewalks, Burnouts everywhere, does that guy have a TV on his head? Brian Officially in for Americade 2025, Jim's Horn encounter.

    Season 1 Episode 17 Garage Mayhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 72:56


    We talk with Garage Mayhem AKA Chris. This week Chris tells us about his Celebrity Encounter in Daytona, an 82 Honda CB650, but this is a Harley Show. A new Seat, not even broken in yet, a Freezing Cold Ride and what did we learn? Is riding a hobby or just part of your life.

    Season 1 Episode 16 a New Bike in the Ride Life Garage.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 60:18


    What beautiful new bike did Brian add to his garage? Marketplace adventures, front fenders, Whats next for the ride life guys, and the stickers are in!

    S1 Episode 15 Two Todds One Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 63:53


    This week we welcome in Brian's other friend Todd from NY. We talk about the FXR Jam, Whats in his garage, how he got riding. Also Brian tells no lies on the Ride Life Podcast.

    S1 Episode 14 A little bit of everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 63:55


    Do you Darkside? We wanna hear from you. Cup Holders a little bit of everything on this episode!

    S1 Episode 13 Lake George or??

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 62:41


    SOMEONE STOLE MY GLOVES!!!!! Our weekend adventure with a twist and twisties... One road steals the show... crazy dirt bike location, riding hard, riding easy, 431.5 Miles of pure bliss. Scenic Bypass=Scenic Don't Crash

    S1 Episode 12 Back From The Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 50:44


    The Ride life guys took a week off to reset while Brian tried to earn his tour card. Now he knows how the rest of feel about playing golf. Hey who needs that club anyways. Lake George is Fast Approaching, Sturgis is upon us.

    S1 Episode 11 Weekend Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 54:04


    Fox Body Mania, The weekend in Review, Lady Bikers are everywhere. Jim's new Headlight and Romantic Beach date

    S1 Episode 10 Gettysburg Bike week Assassination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 56:35


    This week we discuss Gettysburg Bike Week, Trip Planning, Vermont Roads, and what we are bringing.

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    S1 Episode 9 Cross Thread Cycles Parts-A-Palooza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 56:56


    Smoking hot rides through Ri and Ct. Standard maintenance and the installation of Jim's all new Cross Thread Cycles Parts.

    S1 Episode 8 The Todd Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 39:42


    This week we welcome Brian's friend Todd for his perspective on Laconia. We find out what's in his garage and more.

    S1 Episode 7 Laconia Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 57:16


    Day by day blow of our trip, these pipes don't fit. These levers make me sad. Ride on the Kanc, Bentleys saloon and will Jim's bike ever not suck?

    S1 Episode 6 Laconia is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 51:59


    Laconia has arrived.. well Rainconia. Weird Dreams, plans for the week.

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 53:43


    Laconia is coming fast. No More Technical issues we hope. Ride Plans and a Laconia Golf Tournement

    S1 Episode 4 Enhanced

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 59:06


    The previous version of this episode had audio issues. We went back and enhanced it the best we could. We republished it because we had fun, but the kinks have been worked out and this wont happen again. Hopefully this version is easier to listen to.

    S1 Episode 3 Fond memories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 47:15


    The guys talk, lot lizards, Trucking in the 70's , Jumping golf carts and more!

    Summer Plans in New England

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 52:34


    All things New England and Riding. What's up next for the Ride Life Guys. Goldwings?

    Episode 1: Get to know the guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 46:54


    Brian and Jim talk about their history, current bikes and riding.

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