Gnar Talk
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratingsMotorcycles and DIY culture, featuring a Harley certified mechanic and friends.
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S2 Episode 035 Summertime Slow-mo
June 25, 2019 14:05 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThis episode you can hear our summer time slow style just enjoying the sun and steady day to day progress of the motorcycle world. Sorry if we lull you to sleep with our slow paced conversation. Song of the week Agents by Sleepwalkers.
S2 Episode 034 Rectum Ride Recap
June 18, 2019 22:04 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBWe just came back from our rowdy Rectum Ride. Tune in to all the nonsense! We also answer a few of your questions and invite you to hit us with your finds for any Dealership Reviews that find hilarious. Song of the week by: Ben Sheppard, Katie.
S2 Episode 033 A Motorcycle Podcast That's Mostly Fart Jokes
June 12, 2019 11:46 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week we answer some of your questions about finding TDC, sleeving cylinders, and communists. Rectum Ride is this weekend, so we’ll be back next week to tell y’all all about it! Song of the Week by The Spacebomb House Band.
S2 Episode 032 At This Point It Doesn't Matter
June 04, 2019 14:42 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWe out here chatting y’all up about whatever the hell we feel like; Memorial Day grilling, other podcasts, being a poser, riding motorcycles and having fun. We are still amazed you are still listening. Catch some Dealership Reviews and Song of the Week, Losing Touch With My Mind by Plastic Nancy.
S2 Episode 031 Motorcycle Hypochondria
May 21, 2019 11:57 - 1 hour - 42 MBThe Rectum Ride is coming up fast and Tripper did some reconnaissance. Tune in for the details. We answer some of your questions and touch on the pervasive symptoms of a well known disorder we call Motorcycle Hypochondria. Song of the Week: Saw Black, Space Heater.
S2 Episode 030 That Whole Idea is a Joke Now
May 14, 2019 13:58 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis week we answer some of your questions, and even though we’ve answered these before we’ll do it again, for you. Song of the Week: Lobo Marino, 16 Tons.
S2 Episode 029 Very Midwest Out There
May 08, 2019 12:14 - 55 minutes - 38 MBCory and Laurie went to the midwest. We ate bbq and saw a lot of weekend warriors cruising the highways of America. This episode we answer some questions from you about belt drive, open primary, Shovelhead wiring, and drilling through frames to get heads out. Song of the week Pissing Contest; Asshole.
S2 Episode 028 The Crowd Is Not Paying Attention
May 01, 2019 12:27 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBKaraoke isn’t for the faint of heart, and Tripper knows! This week we answer some questions about rake and trail, playing with jetting, S&S carbs, and all the fun things coming up in the next month! Song of the Week Inter Arma; A Waxen Sea.
S2 Episode 027 All Three Holes
April 23, 2019 12:04 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBWe talk about how to get more power out of your Shovelhead through the oiling system, why your shitty tires don’t work, Dynos, and Syn 3. We also take it to the streets of the interweb to see if the forums have anything of importance to say. (Spoiler Alert: they don’t.) Song of the Week Nickelus F; Tanqueray.
S2 Episode 026 Congregation Show Wrapped Up
April 16, 2019 12:04 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBWe had a blast this past weekend at Congregation Show in Charlotte NC, and because we love you all we just had to get all our inside jokes recorded and out to you this week! Song of the week: ALFRED, Water Your Plants (GTFU).
S2 Episode 025 The Week Before This Past Weekend
April 15, 2019 12:54 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIn Podcast land, this is so last week. We went to Congregation Show this weekend, so we’ll tell y’all about it next week. This week we just talk about motorcycles, like usual. Song of the week: Sports Bar; I’ll Never Know.
S2 Episode 024 I think It's All Connected, But I Don't Know
April 08, 2019 12:40 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWe get together this week to chat about motorcycles and how it’s all a part of a bigger picture. In remembrance of our dear friend who passed this week from a drug related suicide, we hope all of you take this to heart and hold on to each other and reach out if you need help. Don’t die. Song of the week Just a City; Bad Magic.
S2 Episode 023 A Call for Rectums
April 03, 2019 12:15 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week we get into some more questions about milliamp draws, and FXR hype. We are also preparing for the Rectum Ride happening June 15th-17th! Reserve you camp sites at the Trav-L-Park in Va Beach, and tell them you’re with the Rectum Ride. Song of the Week, Avail; Southbound 95.
S2 Episode 022 Hipsters and Handgrenades
March 26, 2019 01:32 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBWe talk about some stuff, not sure what because I don’t wanna listen to the damn thing just to give you a description when you are going to listen to it anyway. Song of the week Saul Black, Blocking Out The Windows.
S2 Episode 021 But Really It's Like Episode 041
March 18, 2019 19:04 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThe Spring has sprung! Now what?! Time to skank-wrangle up some questions about motorcycles, and our new shop, and all the plans for the riding season! Be sure to stop in for our Swap Meet on March 24th at the shop! Song of the Week: At My Door, by Crimson Heat. And check out Tripper’s Spotify Playlist of the week: https://open.spotify.com/user/tripperchristie/playlist/73P6NsAksrdDLozlgPbi5A?si=0zLGsRb2RNO0VvBkDRbVjQ
S2 Episode 020 Everybody Poops
March 04, 2019 15:38 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThis is the poop episode. Listener beware if you are uncomfortable with poop or discussions about such things. We also talk about motorcycles, sortof. Song of the week Amethyst, by Ohbliv.
S2 Episode 019 Tripper Tripper the Paint Chip Eater
February 26, 2019 17:37 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis episode has a great story about Cory’s childhood. We also answer a bunch of questions about motorcycles from Instagram stories, like how do magnetos and dual plug heads work best together? And we do a few more dealership reviews! Song of the week Strike Anywhere; Sunset on 32nd St.
S2 Episode 018 It's Up To Us
February 18, 2019 22:26 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBGnar Talk loves its listeners, and we are hoping you all will want to send us some stories! Listen to this week’s episode for more details. We answer a lot of your questions, but would love to have more! Song of the Week: FM Skyline.
S2 Episode 017 A Real Time Update
February 11, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBAnother week, another episode, another chance to nerd out about motorcycles. Song of the Week Raise Your Glass by Johnny Ciggs.
S2 Episode 016 Learning New Stuff
February 06, 2019 14:19 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWhen the internet goes out and it takes two days to figure that part out, you post Gnar Talk two days late. This week went by quickly. Hope y’all are enjoying the weather out there!
S2 Episode 015 Cool Factor
January 28, 2019 20:33 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBWe answer questions, talk shit and ramble on about more nonsense, just how you like it. Song of the week is by Clipse, Virginia.
S2 Episode 014 Bunch of Fuking Nonsense
January 21, 2019 18:22 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBThe Gnar Talk gang talks a bunch of fuking nonesense and a few choice words about motorcycles. Song of the Week Tim Barry, High on 95.
S2 Episode 013 Startin' Strong
January 14, 2019 14:46 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBWe are back after a long holiday of sitting on our asses and doing absolutely nothing. Now it’s 2019. Time to get to work. Hope everyone is feeling fresh and ready to make shit happen. Song of the week, Mad Skillz 2018 Rap Up.
S2 Episode 012 The Last One of the Year
December 25, 2018 20:59 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBHere we are one last time for this year answering some questions from Instagram stories and talking all kinds of nonsense before the holidays take over. Song of the Week The Ramones; Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want To Fight Tonight).
S2 Episode 011 Something or Other
December 12, 2018 23:10 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWe answer some questions from Insta Stories, getting ready for the holidays and another year gone by. Song of the Week The Prabir Trio; Small Town Blues.
S2 Episode 010 A Little History Lesson with Sound Effects
December 03, 2018 16:15 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBTripper experiments with his sound man skill set. We answer some questions from Instagram, and delve into some Harley history about the good ole years and how they are remembered. Song of the Week: Magnus Lush, Itchy Scratchy.
S2 Episode 09 Here Comes The Holidaze
November 26, 2018 17:08 - 46 minutes - 32 MBPre-Thanksgiving chat, since podcast land is about a week in the past. We try out a new segment of reading some stellar reviews of Harley dealerships. Song of the week Recluse Raccoon; On a Wire.
S2 Episode 08 Engine and Frame Parts Dot Com
November 19, 2018 15:25 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWe made a new parts website! Do us a favor and click around on it to help build up our SEO Google presence. www.engineandframeparts.com We also talk about motorcycles and stuff. Song of the Week: Lamour, Sunglass Party.
S2 Episode 07 Tripper and Cory Take a Road Trip
November 12, 2018 16:17 - 48 minutes - 32.9 MBThe dudes took an excursion to The Southern Drawl Motorcycle show in Rocky Mount NC. They met some cool new people and learned a lot about each other. Song of the Week Piranha Rama; Hungry Ghost.
S2 Episode 06 The Ins and Outs
November 05, 2018 18:32 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThe gang gets silly and talks about the Ins and Outs of Cory’s brain. We answer a few questions from the Instagram Stories. Song of the Week Sirens; Michael Millions.
S2 Episode 05 What Day Is It?
October 29, 2018 18:42 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThere’s really no rhyme or reason to what we are doing here. We answer some of your Instagram stories questions, and for what it’s worth we talk about the world and malt liquor slushies. Song of the week: Unmaker; Chryosleeper. Shout out to Zach Banister for hooking us up with all the musical interludes in Season 2.
S2 Episode 04 A Day Late
October 22, 2018 16:58 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBWe recap the Heroes Run Pre-party and the Run and all the fun we had! We also answer a few questions. Song of the Week: Sports Bar; Never Coming Home. Shout out to Zach Banister for hooking us up with all the musical interludes in Season 2.
S2 Episode 03 What Came First?
October 05, 2018 19:28 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBThe gang’s all here, gettin in the groove, answering your questions, and basically talking nonsense. Don’t forget Heroes Run coming up this weekend, pre-party October 6th at the shop and Heroes Run at Hardywood October 7th! See y’all there!
S2 Episode 02 WORK
October 02, 2018 17:23 - 38.2 MBWe are joined by our friend Buck from way down in Danville VA, he’s the coolest. We shoot the shit and have a chat about how cool he has always been. We are also joined by Hayden with RVAmoto to give us some insight into the younger generation of motorcycle enthusiasts. Song of the Week Black Liquid; RVA
S2 Episode Fun!
September 24, 2018 11:37 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBGetting back in the game with a new system for getting ya’lls questions, Instagram Stories. Cory put it out to the masses and ya’ll delivered… Song of the Week: Night Creature; Run Along.
S1 Episode 21 Summer Recap
August 26, 2018 13:37 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBSince you all missed us, we put together a quick episode to recap what we did this summer and what we've got planned for the next few months. Bear with us as we get our shit together. Song of the week Nickelus F, Dump you in a Riva.
S1 Episode 20 Summer Vaca!
June 30, 2018 15:51 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBAs the summer sets in we've decided to take a few weeks off to get our shit together. We will reconvene in the fall with some new ideas and a fresh take on things. Episode 20 is the highlight-reel of Season 001, with some of our favorite moments in one fun-filled hour. We may be on break but our email isn't, so keep sending your questions or give us a call. Have a great summer, we signed your crack, see you in September! Song of the Week; Avail, Suffletown.
S1 Episode 19 Ol' Tit and Grits
June 09, 2018 17:58 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWe try to keep it together this week and talk about motorcycles. We answer a question about cam timing and cam degreeing from the Ol' TIT 25 machine. We also chat with Tripper's buddy Grits about his clutch adjustment on his Primo set-up on a Baker 6 in a 4spd (which is really as good as it gets). Song of the Week: Sports Bar; Friends.
S1 Episode 18 This Episode is About Nothing, for 45 mins
June 02, 2018 18:05 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThis Episode is About Nothing, for 45 mins. Seriously. Listen to it, you’ll see. We kind of talk about Gasket Sealer and the brake fluid recalls from Harley’s ABS fuck-up. Song of the week FM Skyline; Beach Front Property.
S1 Episode 17 Tails from the Hard Side
May 26, 2018 15:33 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWe give you the dirty details about hardtails and one man's opinion about your best options. We also answer a question from the (804) OL-TIT25 answering machine about rear disc brakes on a '76 Ironhead.
S1 Episode 16 SportsterPartsSwapper et al.
May 19, 2018 16:01 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBThe gang is joined by Mason from Sportster Parts Swapper on Instagram @sportsterpartsswapper. We talk about tire ratings, psi, and what all those numbers really mean. We answer a question from our Gnar Talk Hotline answering machine, about putting an open primary on a Twin Cam. And we ask our listeners for feedback about their gear ratios on 74" Shovelhead at highway speeds. Song of the Week by Fly Anakin; Backyard Boogie.
S1 Episode 15 Occam's Razor
May 05, 2018 18:13 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBWe call our best buddy Robby and get an update on the Hero's Run bike and Cory figures out an engine problem on his bike just by talking it out. Song of the Week by Slump.
S1 Episode 14 FXReal Problems
April 28, 2018 16:37 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBWe give you all some details about the fun events we've got coming up. We also announce our new $500 Build A Bike Grant, so check the website for details! Next, we chat with Matt about his FXR and proper transmission adjustments, then we talk to Frank about his FXR and all the issues to look forward to! And finally Venting vs. Complaining. Song of the Week Park Sparrows; Witching Hour.
S1 Episode 13 Sprocket Alignment or Bust
April 21, 2018 15:35 - 42 minutes - 28.8 MBThe gang gets into the gritty details of aligning the primary and drive sprockets on Bill, from Houston,'s Shovelhead (re)build. Then we talk about how much is too much; when is it too much money, too much time, too many fucks given. Song of the week by The Cherry Pits.
S1 Episode 12 Sportsters, and why does it hurt so bad?
April 17, 2018 01:15 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWe talk about all the upcoming funness and our events this summer. We have a good conversation with Johnny Gooch about his ole' 79 Sportster Ironhead and how much is too much. We also answer a personal question from one of our listeners about his relationship issues and why it hurts so bad. Song of the week, Aces; Running Hot.
S1 Episode 11 Episode Eleven
April 01, 2018 12:55 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBBetter late than never! This week we talk about a lot of nothing, then at about 15m:23sec we get down to business. Engine and Frame Community Motorcycle Garage is a non-profit and we reveal the details of how we make that magic happen. We talk about the pros and cons of running an oil cooler, what to pack for long trips in your tool roll, then we talk to Ryan about wiring winkers back into his chopper to avoid the New Hampshire police. Song of the week by The Smirks.
S1 Episode 10 Front End Fun and Danger Dan Time
March 24, 2018 19:13 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBWe made it to 10! Thanks to everyone for still listening! This week we talk to Will about the front end on his Triumph chopper and give him some advice on how to make his life easier. Danger Dan joins us and sparks a conversation about ignition timing. Song of the week: Windhand; Old Evil.
S1 Episode 9 Weird Ass Chain Bath
March 17, 2018 13:16 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThe Gnar Talk crew talks to Jameson in Iowa about his elusive 81 FLT with a leak and a weird ass chain bath. We also heard back from Ray about that starter issue and how he actually fixed it, which was nothing related to what we suggested!
S1 Episode 8 Sportster Knee and Other Stories
March 09, 2018 22:57 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThe gang talks to Trevor about his Ironhead kicking his ass, and how to deal with it. We also get another visit from Dave and Opie! Then we end with a basic discussion of how VIN numbers matter or not. Song of the week: Ed Da Realist; Cake Up
S1 Episode 7 Horsepower, Torque, and Gear Ratios Make You Go Fast
March 03, 2018 13:45 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThe gang's all here to confuse you with definitions and math. We talk to our caller Frank about his Ironhead transmission gearing and how to make it go fast, then how to make it go at all. We also start the conversation about some advancements in transmission designs to customize your riding desires and then spiral down a rabbit hole about whatever. Enjoy!