Meet Miguel: The Man Behind Lane Splitters MFG 🏍️

In this episode, we sit down with Miguel Samaniego from Lane Splitters. Growing up in the motorcycle community, Miguel’s love for bikes started young. From fixing up his first beat-up ride to becoming the go-to guy for every biker on the block, he’s been living and breathing motorcycles since day one.

Hear how his childhood shaped his passion, how wrenching on neighborhood bikes turned into a lifestyle, and what it really means to grow up in the motorcycle world.

This is more than just a story about bikes, it’s about community, hustle, and doing what you love.🔧🔥

Step into the world of Jason Sims; owner of Glencoe Campground, home to one of North America's largest outdoor venues, and the man behind the legendary Motorcycle Cannonball. From growing up around bikes at nine years old to a life-changing ultimatum from a judge, Jason’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, he shares how he’s keeping the true biker spirit alive in Sturgis, the challenges of competing with giants like Buffalo Chip and Full Throttle, and what it takes to lead antique motorcycles across America on a ride of a lifetime.

Raw, real and unfiltered. Meet Ari and Lyonel, two motorcycle enthusiasts bonding over their love of bikes and pulling back the curtain on the inner workings of the motorcycle industry.

In this episode, we sit down with Bill Nash, the mastermind behind Nash Powersports, to talk about building a recognizable name in the powersports game. From hustling in the early days to running a multi-location empire, Bill shares the wild ride of entrepreneurship… including the time a literal clown protested his business.

In this episode of Motorcycle Mavericks, we sit down with Zack Heckel and JC, the creative mastermind and owner of Rolling Art Custom Paint. Known for his jaw-dropping flame designs on Harley-Davidsons, JC shares the story behind his shop, his journey in the custom paint world, and the secret of the iconic flames.

In this episode of Motorcycle Mavericks, we sit down with the founders of Kruesi Originals—the team that turned burnouts, wheelies and jaw-dropping stunt shows into a profitable, full-throttle business. From building custom bikes to growing a loyal rider following, Ryan Kruesi and Trent Mercado of Kruesi Originals share how they went from street stunt culture to dominating the motorcycle scene as entrepreneurs and innovators. In this video podcast the minds behind one of the most respected names in Harley stunts and custom performance builds give us a deep, unfiltered dive into the underworld of v-twin stunt culture.

Learn how they monetized their passion, built a brand, and inspired a new generation of riders who want to make a living doing what they love.

Whether you're here for Harley performance, the hustle behind the brand, or just love a good Harley stunt story, this Harley podcast episode delivers.

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In Part 2 of our Motorcycle Mavericks Podcast interview with legendary custom Harley builder Paul Yaffe, we go deep into the business side of bikes. From creating Bagger Nation to leading the performance bagger movement, Paul shares how he built a legacy in the Harley-Davidson aftermarket world.

We cover:
🛠️ Designing custom motorcycle parts for Harley touring bikes
📈 Building a nationally recognized motorcycle brand from scratch
🤝 Partnering with Harley-Davidson and Drag Specialties
🏁 The evolution of performance Harley builds
🎯 Standing out in a saturated custom motorcycle industry
📦 Navigating the challenges of aftermarket motorcycle parts manufacturing
🎤 Real talk about branding, staying authentic, and the Sturgis Rally scene

Whether you’re a rider, builder, or entrepreneur, this video podcast is packed with value for anyone passionate about bikes and business.

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In this episode of the Motorcycle Mavericks Podcast, we sit down with legendary custom bike builder Paul Yaffe, the visionary behind Bagger Nation. From early builds in Arizona to creating one of the most influential Harley-Davidson aftermarket parts brands, Paul shares how he helped shape the performance bagger movement and the evolution of custom Harleys.

In this in-depth video podcast, Paul opens up about:
🛠️ Launching Paul Yaffe’s Bagger Nation
🏍️ The custom Harley scene in Arizona
📈 Turning a garage-built hustle into a national parts business
🔥 Collaborating with Harley-Davidson corporate
👊 Building bikes for legends like Arlen Ness & Donnie Smith
🎤 His first Sturgis and the wild early days of the rally
💡 Why custom fairings and bagger parts transformed the touring scene

Whether you’re into custom Harley builders, the aftermarket motorcycle industry, or real talk from a bike builder who helped define the game, this episode is a must-watch.

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In this episode of Motorcycle Mavericks, we sit down with Mark Bradshaw, the man behind The Hideaway Grill, Arizona’s most iconic biker bar and a staple of the Southwest motorcycle scene. Mark shares wild stories from the early days of big wheel baggers, the evolution of the custom motorcycle world, and what it means to build a space where riders feel at home.

If you’ve ever rolled through Cave Creek or hit up an Arizona bike rally, chances are you’ve made a pit stop at The Hideaway Grill or Cave Creek Roadhouse.

🔧 Topics we cover:
-The origin of the big wheel bagger craze
-What makes The Hideaway a rider’s destination
-Custom motorcycle culture and event stories
-Arizona biker and Cave Creek biker scene highlights
-Harley builds, biker brotherhood, and more

🎙️ Subscribe for more Motorcycle Mavericks — where legends of the road get raw and real.

Get raw and real with hosts Lyonel Gammon and Ari Levenbaum  in this jam-packed episode of the Motorcycle Mavericks Podcast.

This episode dives into:
⚠️ Critical motorcycle insurance mistakes riders make
🧾 Why every rider must understand uninsured/underinsured coverage
🏍️ Custom motorcycle talk — from FXRs and CVOs to Evo builds
⚡ The rise of Zero Motorcycles' sub-$10K EVs in 2025
📉 KTM’s financial shake-up and what it means for riders
📆 Rally previews: Daytona, Donnie Smith, Arizona Bike Week & more
🎯 Real talk on biker culture, fashion vs. function, and staying safe on the road

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In this episode of the Motorcycle Mavericks Podcast, hosts Lyonel & Ari sit down with Nick Trask, founder of Trask Performance, to talk about loyalty, grit, and what it takes to build one of the most respected performance brands in the V-Twin world.

🔥 In this no-BS conversation:
-Nick’s journey from New Zealand to American V-Twin legend
-How Trask Performance became a household name in turbocharged baggers
-Loyalty, loss, and why character still matters in the motorcycle scene
-A look at the future of performance baggers and garage-built culture
-Life lessons from wrenching, riding, and doing things the hard way
-This one is for the real riders, real builders, and anyone who knows the road teaches better than any classroom.