Episode 7: What We Ride – Inside the Fuel Moto Garage
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dyno charts
A dyno chart is a performance graph from a testing machine. It shows how much power the bike makes at different engine speeds.
tuning
Tuning means changing how the engine is set up to run better. It can affect power and how smoothly the bike responds when you twist the throttle.
motorcycles
Motorcycles are two-wheeled vehicles. Here, they’re talking about the different types of bikes the shop works on.
Harley's
“Harley’s” means Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They’re a famous brand of cruiser bikes, and the shop works on them too.
80s and 90s era Japanese bikes
They’re talking about older Japanese motorcycles from the 1980s and 1990s. The shop focuses on finding them, restoring them, and building them.
Ducati
Ducati is a well-known Italian motorcycle brand. The host is saying they raced and traveled with a mix of Japanese and European bikes, including Ducati.
Suzuki GSX-R
Suzuki’s GSX-R is a popular sport motorcycle line. The host is talking about older GSX-Rs from the 1980s and early 1990s that they’ve collected and restored.
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson is a famous motorcycle brand. The host is saying it’s the main kind of bike they work on and ride most often.
CVOST
CVOST sounds like a shop-specific name for a particular custom motorcycle setup. The host mentions it alongside the engine size (“136”), so it likely refers to how the build is configured.
Road America
Road America is a well-known road racing circuit in the U.S., often used for motorcycle and car events. The host says they’re taking a Harley build there next weekend for the show, indicating the bike will be tested and displayed in a track-focused environment.
Dirty Dynah
“Dirty Dynah” is the name/nickname of a specific Harley the host really likes. It’s not a technical term—it’s just how they refer to that particular bike.
Honda RC30
The Honda RC30 is a famous older Honda sportbike that collectors love. People talk about it because it was made with racing in mind, so it feels special even today.
Ducati DesmoSedici
The Ducati DesmoSedici is a very special, race-inspired Ducati motorcycle. The host says it would be a dream bike, but it’s so rare that you probably wouldn’t ride it much.
pound from pound
“Pound-for-pound” just means “for the same amount of weight.” The speaker is saying the bike is especially impressive compared to other bikes of similar weight.
dollar for dollar
“Dollar-for-dollar” means “for the same price.” The host is saying one bike is the better deal compared with the others.
long-distance endurance riding
This just means riding for a long time and covering big distances. It’s more about staying comfortable and steady for hours than doing quick rides.
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883
This is a Harley-Davidson motorcycle model with an 883 engine size. It’s a classic, popular bike that many riders personalize, and this one is a special 100th anniversary version.
Harley-Davidson Pan America Special
This is Harley-Davidson’s adventure motorcycle—made for long rides, including rougher or mixed roads. The host says it’s their main bike now and that they previously had another Pan America.
Harley-Davidson Pan America
This is the earlier version of the same adventure motorcycle family. The host is basically saying they upgraded from their 2021 Pan America to a 2024 Pan America Special.
demobike
A demobike is a bike that was used to show it off—like for demos or internal use—before someone buys it. It can still have miles on it, but it wasn’t necessarily owned like a normal personal bike.
Yamaha Seca 400
The Yamaha Seca 400 is a smaller Yamaha motorcycle. It was the kind of bike a beginner might start on, and the speaker used it for everyday commuting.
Harley Road King
The Road King is a Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle. It’s the kind of bike people buy for cruising and then often customize it.
100-inch kit
A “100-inch kit” is an engine upgrade that makes the motorcycle’s engine bigger. Bigger displacement usually means stronger pull and more power.
compression
Compression is how tightly the engine squeezes the fuel-air mix before it ignites. Higher compression can make more power, but it needs the right fuel and tuning to run safely.
cam
The camshaft helps decide when the engine’s valves open and close. Changing it can shift where the power feels strongest—often more at higher revs.
throttle body
The throttle body is the part that controls how much air gets into the engine. A larger one can help a modified engine breathe better.
pump gaps
“Pump gaps” sounds like a slang term for how the bike is set up to deliver fuel and air. The speaker is basically saying the tune makes it feel punchy and fun.
horsepower
Horsepower is a way to measure how strong the engine is. More horsepower generally means the bike can accelerate harder.
carburetor
A carburetor is an older-style way of mixing fuel and air for the engine. Some people find them fussier to adjust than newer fuel systems.
Fuel Moto
Fuel Moto is the motorcycle shop/company the guest works for. They’re talking about their job there and what they do.
100 inch headwork
“100 inch” is how big the engine is. “Headwork” means the top of the engine (the cylinder heads) has been modified to help it breathe better and make more power.
pro pipe
“Pro pipe” means a performance exhaust. It usually changes the sound and can help the engine breathe, but it often needs the bike tuned to match.
BMW R1200GS Adventure
This is a BMW motorcycle made for “adventure” riding—meaning it can do both regular roads and rougher trails. People like it because it’s comfortable for long trips but still capable on dirt and gravel.
off-road
Off-road means riding on rough, unpaved ground instead of smooth pavement. It’s where you find out how well the bike can handle bumps and loose traction.
odometer
The odometer is the mileage counter on the bike. It tells you how many miles it has been ridden.
Harley-Davidson Ultra
This is a Harley-Davidson touring-style motorcycle meant for longer rides. In the episode, they’re talking about one with a lot of miles that they’ve used around a lot.
Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider
This is a Harley-Davidson cruiser model with a V-twin engine and a laid-back riding position. Here it’s mentioned as a bike that’s been partially taken apart for years.
roller
A “roller” is basically a bike frame with wheels and suspension that can move around, but it’s not fully built and running yet. It’s often a stage in a restoration project.
driveline
The driveline is the parts that take power from the engine and send it to the wheel. If it’s “all in,” those parts are already installed.
What bikes Lucas rides and prefers
In this part, Lucas talks about the bikes he rides and what kind of riding he likes. He also explains how his experience with sportbikes relates to the Harley-style bikes Fuel Moto builds.
BMW S1000
Lucas mentions his 2017 BMW S1000, which is a fast sport motorcycle. People often tune bikes like this to make them run better and feel sharper.
KTM Super Duke
Lucas’ favorite bike so far is a KTM Super Duke. It’s a naked bike with a V-twin engine, and he says that engine feel is closer to what Fuel Moto works on.
V-twin
A V-twin means the engine has two cylinders arranged in a V shape. That layout changes how the bike delivers power and how it feels to ride.
Beta 300 two-stroke
The Beta 300 is an off-road bike, and the “two-stroke” part means its engine makes power in a different way than most street bikes. Riders often like two-strokes for quick, punchy throttle response on trails.
Kawasaki KLX 140
The Kawasaki KLX 140 is a small dirt bike made for off-road trails. People use it when they want something easier to ride than a big motocross bike.
woods riding
Woods riding means riding dirt bikes through forest trails. It’s usually slower and more technical than riding on open trails.
Aprilia RS660
The Aprilia RS660 is a sport motorcycle designed to be quick and agile. Here, the speaker says their 2023 RS660 has been heavily modified for track racing, not kept as a factory bike.
trackday
A trackday is when people ride on a real race track for practice. It’s usually more about getting better and learning than racing for a championship.
Twins Cup
Twins Cup is a type of race where the rules focus on twin-cylinder bikes. It’s a way to race against similar machines instead of everything mixing together.
fully built
“Fully built” means the bike has been upgraded a lot for racing. Instead of being stock, it’s been changed to handle track riding better and go faster.
superbike
A superbike is a high-performance race-focused motorcycle category. Saying it’s “pretty much superbike” means the bike is set up to act like a top-level track machine.
two-stroke GP type bike
A two-stroke bike makes power differently than a four-stroke bike, and it often feels more aggressive at higher RPM. “GP type” here means it’s set up like a race bike, not a stock street machine.
blew up in practice
“Blew up” here means the bike failed during practice, like an engine or part giving out. It can happen when a race bike is pushed hard or isn’t fully sorted yet.
stock
“Stock” means it’s basically the original factory setup. The speaker is saying their bike is mostly unmodified, aside from a specific exhaust-related item.
SandS super carbonit
This sounds like an exhaust upgrade, and the “carbon” wording suggests carbon-fiber materials. Changing the exhaust can make the bike sound different and can slightly change how it runs compared to stock.
Road Glide
A Road Glide is a Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle. It’s built for riding longer distances comfortably, and it usually has wind protection to make commuting less tiring.
Road Glide ST
Road Glide ST is a Harley-Davidson touring bike trim. It’s meant to be comfortable for everyday riding and longer trips, and this rider is talking about how they’ve modified it.
Wood 777XE
A “Wood 777XE” is a performance camshaft. The cam controls when the engine’s valves open and close, so changing it can make the bike pull harder at different engine speeds.
RTX pipe
An RTX pipe is an aftermarket exhaust part. Swapping exhausts can change the bike’s sound and how it breathes, which can also change throttle response.
RPM
RPM means how fast the engine is turning. Higher RPM usually means the engine is working harder, and it can change how quickly the bike responds when you accelerate.
Gen 2
“Gen 2” just means the second version of something. In this case, it’s talking about a newer generation of the touring bike’s touchscreen.
GPS
GPS is the satellite navigation system that helps you find where you are and where to go. Here, the rider is saying they prefer not to rely on it.
map
They’re saying they like using maps instead of GPS directions. It’s a preference for planning and navigating without the phone/satellite guidance.