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The Motorcycle Archives

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The Motorcycle Archives is a crossroad between philosophy and motorbikes. Each episode is an unscripted journey into the lives of people who are keeping the art of building motorcycles alive. This series goes beyond mechanics, focusing on the human stories that intertwine with the craft of motorcycle artisanship. Nathaniel Ramirez was born in the Central Valley of CA where his passion for film and motorcycles was kindled. He currently works in film as an editor and freelance filmmaker in CA. You can find the video portion of this podcast on YouTube @TheMotorcycleArchives.

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June 19, 2026

EP. 12 - Mark Jarel

Mark Jarel Is Building Everything!Before we get into it — this episode is brought to you by MotoTote. Head to mototote.com/MOTOARCHIVES for 10% off your order.I got invited into his shop in the San Fernando Valley, and within the first five minutes I knew this was going to be a different kind of conversation. The man has vintage flathead Harleys, a 1939 Indian Sport Scout, slot car tracks he's sold for $20,000 a piece, vintage go karts that do 70 miles an hour, a 1949 Crown travel trailer, a custom sports car he's building from a wooden buck — and right in the middle of it all, a Yamaha RD400 that's becoming something I've never quite seen before.Mark is a hobbyist in the truest sense of the word. Not a collector. Not a restorer. A builder. And the way he talks about it — three projects going at a time, bouncing between them when one hits a wall, no TV for 25 years — it hit different. This is a man who figured out a long time ago that building things is the antidote to everything.We talked about how it all started — his parents building their own toys because they couldn't afford to buy them, a 400-pound welder with a visible butt crack charging him $50 to weld a bicycle frame, and the moment Mark decided he was going to be smarter than that guy. He bought a welder, taught himself, and never looked back.The RD400 build is wild. It started as a land speed record bike someone gave him — ugly as sin, but with a solid, never-run 1983 engine inside. Mark stripped it, cut the frame, and built something entirely new around that motor. Part 70s drag bike, part road race sidecar outfit, with a working brake wing (does it help aerodynamically? Probably not. Does it look insane? Absolutely), a nitrous purge system for when he rolls into shows, a sidecar nose made from a vintage go kart and a wheel pod off a 1960 Cessna airplane. He made the tank out of cardboard templates first. He drilled out the rear brake for lightness. Does it really matter? Nope. But it sure looks cool — and that's the whole point.We also got into his racing days at Muroc Dry Lake, a land speed record he still holds, racing a 1965 Ducati GP bike at Willow Springs, and why he stopped racing the day his son was born. His kid ended up building his own motorcycle at 13, taking third at a build-off, and now rides a '65 BSA Lightning. The apple didn't fall far.And then there's the slot car tracks. Nine of them built and sold. One in Florida, one in Iowa, one in Hawaii. Each one a rolling diorama that fits inside an enclosed trailer, with figures, landscapes, a dog about to pee on something, and a pedestrian mooning the track. The man is serious about the details.The thing that stuck with me most was something Mark said near the end — if you can imagine it, we can build it. His son told him that in the middle of an Iron Man movie when he was five years old. They went home and built a helmet. That's the whole philosophy right there. Topics covered in this episode:<ul><li>Building a Yamaha RD400 into a 70s drag/sidecar race bike hybrid</li><li>Why Mark gravitates toward 45 flathead Harleys and their history</li><li>The WWII connection that made flatheads the most widely produced motorcycle engine in history</li><li>Vintage go kart racing and holding a land speed record at Muroc Dry Lake</li><li>Building slot car tracks from scratch — and selling them for $20k</li><li>What it means to raise a kid around building things</li><li>Vintage travel trailer rallies and the community that keeps showing up</li><li>Why three projects at once is the secret to staying sane</li></ul>Connect with Mark: https://www.instagram.com/jarelbuilt/Follow Moto Archives:<ul><li>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMotorcycleArchives</li><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motoarchives/</li><li>motoarchives.com</li></ul>

April 30, 2026

EP. 11 - Tyree Customs

Matt Tyree, a metal fabricator and all-around car builder, specializes in hot rods and classic American muscle cars. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Matt for years, and even had the opportunity to work at his shop for a brief time. One thing he’s never forgotten is all the people who helped shape who he is and supported him on the road to building his business from the ground up.A family man with a ton of experience for his age, Matt brings a “whatever it takes” mindset to running his shop and is a testament to how much he’s grown over the years. I’m incredibly honored to share this episode with you guys.His shop, Tyree Customs, is located on Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Southern California.Follow Matt and his shop @tyree_customsSupport the podcast!www.motoarchives.com⁠Business Inquiries → ⁠nathaniel@motoarchives.com⁠

March 3, 2025

EP. 10 - Le Hangar

Elliot Delapré is at the helm of Le Hangar 23, carrying forward the legacy of Triumph Classic Motorcycles with his deep passion for vintage British bikes. As both a builder and racer of classic Triumphs, Elliot combines hands-on expertise with a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship of the past. Under his leadership, Le Hangar 23 has become more than just a restoration shop—it’s a hub for preserving and celebrating the golden era of British motorcycles, a place to hangout and share laughs as well. With a team of skilled mechanics spanning generations, Elliot, Tink, Jack and Harry ensure that each bike is restored with the same precision and dedication that made Triumph motorcycles legendary.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1hDMmhFWExidW9fQVFOM0RIZlE2dTlTT1o2Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuLXpMc0xVaDNyQkpQQUJtYnY5cmdLNHpuVWZaZWdVLUhDRkJKalRnUXlpVktwcHpEVmRNNkpvQktnZEpDTG0tVzJxcGpsMnNDY2FFUHdVcS1WME9zWk1SbVk3R1d0OFlBWmp3YmNBakpHVGt5akIxOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lehangar23.com%2F&v=BQZbds9Xchg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.lehangar23.com/</a>Specializing in Triumph twins from 1968 to 1970—considered the pinnacle of British motorcycle engineering—Elliot and his team bring these machines back to life, blending period-correct restoration techniques with modern reliability. Beyond restorations, Le Hangar 23 also offers expert maintenance and repair services for vintage British motorcycles.When not working in the shop, Elliot can be found racing vintage Triumphs, keeping the competitive spirit of these machines alive.⁠www.motoarchives.com⁠

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What is The Motorcycle Archives?: The Motorcycle Archives is a crossroad between philosophy and motorbikes.

Each episode is an unscripted journey into the lives of people who are keeping the art of building motorcycles alive. This series goes beyond mechanics, focusing on the human stories that intertwine with the craft of motorcycle artisanship.

Nathaniel Ramirez was born in the Central Valley of CA where his passion for film and motorcycles was kindled. He currently works in film as an editor and freelance filmmaker in CA.

You can find the video portion of this podcast on YouTube @TheMotorcycleArchives.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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