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Speed & Kolor

Bruce

53 episodes

3 days ago

Without a doubt, this was the most popular bike at Alberta motorcycle shows in 2025. The creativity and skillful engraving of Michelangelo Donato is on full display on this Harley-Davidson Sportster build. While the Sportster is incredibly exotic, which may suggest it is a trailer queen, nothing could be further from the truth. Michelangelo rides this showpiece to events, including several trips from Edmonton to Calgary. You’ll find some ride video at the beginning and conclusion of this vid...

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Without a doubt, this was the most popular bike at Alberta motorcycle shows in 2025. The creativity and skillful engraving of Michelangelo Donato is on full display on this Harley-Davidson Sportster build. While the Sportster is incredibly exotic, which may suggest it is a trailer queen, nothing could be further from the truth. Michelangelo rides this showpiece to events, including several trips from Edmonton to Calgary. You’ll find some ride video at the beginning and conclusion of this vid...

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Speed & Kolor

The Fine Motorcycle Art of Michelangelo

Without a doubt, this was the most popular bike at Alberta motorcycle shows in 2025. The creativity and skillful engraving of Michelangelo Donato is on full display on this Harley-Davidson Sportster build. While the Sportster is incredibly exotic, which may suggest it is a trailer queen, nothing could be further from the truth. Michelangelo rides this showpiece to events, including several trips from Edmonton to Calgary. You’ll find some ride video at the beginning and conclusion of this vid...

3 days ago

31 minutes

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New CEO at Harley-Davidson, Trump Makes Travel to the US Uncomfortable for Canadians

This is a housekeeping kind of episode. With all kind of suff going on and a short gap in episodes, Bruce has several topics he wants to discuss. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

1 week ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Speed & Kolor

Honda Cafe Racer, Suzuki Salt Flats Bike, and More

Kevin Brown talks about a very cool Honda cafe racer he is just finishing up. These little Hondas are very popular with the cafe crowd and collectors. Kevin also tells us about his Suzuki salt flat styled, street legal, 100 cc 2 stroke mosquito killer. This project is very much a reflection of Kevin's interest in the unusual and his unique creative bent. As well, Kevin shares the stories being the other bikes in his stable. Hondas, BMWs and a very cool Ducati round out the fleet. The stable ...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Exceptional Cafe Racer Motorcycles

Kevin Brown likes cafe racers, especially small cc builds. Kevin is acquiring quite a collection of unique motorcycles. Join us as Kevin shows us two of his favourites, a Honda and a Ducati. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each podcast episode.

3 months ago

49 minutes

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XS650 Chopper Update

It's been a while since we took a look at the Yamaha XS650 chopper build. We figured it was time for an update to see how it's coming along. Take a look and let us know what you think or ask us questions. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and information. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgtch0bqBTGgDRcaFK-4oQ for video versions of each p...

3 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Speed & Kolor

How to Buy or Sell a Motorcycle ... Bid Moto!

Do you wish there was an online sales platform just for motorcycles? Would you like to be able to sell or buy a motorcycle on a secure platform without all the interaction, odd questions, ridiculous offers, and scammers? Well, your wish has been granted. BidMoto is a secure online auction platform for motorcycles ... and only motorcycles! There's no interaction between buyers and sellers until the auction is concluded and a sale is confirmed. Buyers and sellers are vetted at time of registrat...

4 months ago

44 minutes

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Bad Livin' Roadshow Review and Others. Retaliatory Tariffs Don't Work on Trump.

Bruce shares thoughts about several motorcycle shows and events. What makes them successful and maybe not so much. As well, there's some honest talk about tariffs. The cost of many products is being impacted by Mr. Trump's trade policies, but is our Canadian government making it worse for Canadian citizens? Bruce weighs in with a message for the government. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all ...

4 months ago

39 minutes

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Behind Bars - HellBent Metal Workz

HellBent Metal Workz is a Canadian manufacturer of high quality handlebars, crashbars, and other accessories for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Lance and his team also take on specialty engine work and custom modifications. If you're interested in a full custom, ground up build you might find HellBent would take on your project, but you'd be a very exclusive group as HellBent only does a couple of these each year. Lance has been building custom motorcycles and accessories for decades. This man...

5 months ago

50 minutes

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Sportster and MultiTool Grinder Follow-Up

There are a few things I wanted to follow up on as the weather turns nice and summer sets in. June is the month when the motorcycle season really gets going. The month is packed with events, but there are a few that stand out, perhaps more this year than usual. As well, I wanted to up date you on the MultiTool Grinder. The folks at MultiTool taught me something about this awesome tool I didn't know. I want to share the feature with you. To be completely transparent, it's not the most user fr...

5 months ago

55 minutes

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Favourite Shop Tools ... MultiTool Grinder and Drill Rite

This week Bruce reviews a couple of his favourite tools in his garage, the MultiTool Grinder and Drill Rite. Both of these great products are available from Trick Tools. At Speed & Kolor we don't just talk about these tools, we show you how they are used, give you tips for using them, and talk about accessories and related products. Please take a moment to Subscribe to Speed & Kolor, turn on notifications, give us a thumbs up and leave us a comment or question. Follow Speed & K...

6 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Super Cool XS650 Stuff from Beck Built Fab

Our guest for this episode is Dustin Beck, owner of Beck Built Fab. Beck Built Fab is now manufacturing Yamaha XS650 parts previously manufactured and sold by JumpStreet Customs. We discuss the products offered and talk with Dustin about the future of Beck Built Fab. Whether you're building an XS650 chapter, cafe racer, brat, bobber, flat tracker, or rat bike you'll want to know about these great products manufactured by Beck Built Fab. Speed & Kolor is also on YouTube, https://www.youtu...

6 months ago

42 minutes

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Made in Canada - Highlighting Canadian Manufacturers of Custom Motorcycle Parts and Accessories

Given the renewed patriotism we have experienced in Canada as a result of trade policy changes by the United States, this is a good time to talk about the great manufacturers we have here in Canada. We have very talented builders and manufacturers who come up with unique, inspired designs. Wouldn't it be wonderful to create a comprehensive list of Canadian custom motorcycle parts manufacturers to make it easier to find the stuff you need for your build? You can leave me a comment or head ove...

7 months ago

53 minutes

Speed & Kolor

House of Kolor Paint, Parts Shopping, and Tariffs

Do you have challenges finding House of Kolor paint? Do you wish there were motorcycle shops with an inventory of custom parts rather than having to buy online? Are you questioning this whole tariff situation? Bruce dives in with an attempt to shed some light on these topics. Hey, thanks for listening to Speed & Kolor. Follow Speed & Kolor on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/speedandkolor/ or within the Instagram app, @speedandkolor to get all the latest news and informati...

7 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

Speed & Kolor

New Schedule - Every Second Friday Starting March 21

We're changing the day the Speed & Kolor podcast drops. Starting March 21 2025 episodes will drop every second Friday.

7 months ago

2 minutes

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Two Wheel Sunday, The Kickstart Show, and Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club

Harvey and Jill from the Calgary chapter of the Japanese Motorcycle Club join Bruce to discuss upcoming Calgary motorcycle shows as well as sharing about VJMC and Calgary activities. Two Wheel Sunday is a well established outdoor motorcycle show in Calgary, Alberta. TWS draws a broad range of motorcycles and enthusiasts. This free show is held on the first Sunday in June each year. If you're within riding distance of Calgary it is a show well worth attending. Two Wheel Sunday features a grea...

8 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Speed & Kolor

What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Helmets

Bruce and special guest Patrick Lambie discuss the variety of motorcycle helmets available and what you might consider in your choice of helmet. It's important to know the features of helmets and to understand the basics of how to select the right helmet for you. Bruce and Patrick look at everything from half helmets to full face race helmets from several different manufacturers. Please note this is not a review of any specific helmet. The show is not sponsored by any helmet manufacturer. The...

8 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Speed & Kolor

Understanding Lithium Batteries and How To Install Hairpin Springs

Lithium batteries are a great advancement for competition motorcycles, custom builds and upgrading stock components. For my builds, I choose Antigravity Batteries. Antigravity is the leader in lithium technology with innovative features, exceptional quality, and a wide range of batteries and accessories for virtually every application. Antigravity also uses the safest, long lasting lithium materials to produce products you can count on. If you've ever mounted a solo seat on a motorcycle with ...

9 months ago

47 minutes

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Yamaha XS650 Chopper Build - What are Your Thoughts?

Bruce is working hard to complete the Yamaha XS650 chopper build for the Bad Livin' Roadshow in July. There's lots of decisions to make about options and styling. Bruce is reaching out for your opinion and experience ... what do you think?Any advice you can offer based on experience will be most appreciated. Even if you don't have experience, your opinion is valued and again is much appreciated.

9 months ago

48 minutes

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UCP Auto Insurance Reforms in Alberta

The current government in Alberta, the United Conservative Party (UCP) is proposing changes to auto insurance in the province. These changes should be very concerning for all vehicle owners. Costs are going up, really going up, while your care and compensation as a result of an accident caused by someone else is going to be limited. As the most vulnerable vehicles and operators on the roads, motorcycle riders are most at risk of the negative impacts of these proposed changes. The propose...

9 months ago

51 minutes

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Sean's Non-Stock Customs - Part Two

Bruce and Sean get down to it and talk about Sean's business, the products SNS Customs manufactures, and what drives Sean to build exceptional custom motorcycle parts. It's not an easy business to be successful at in Canada, especially on the east coast. In spite of a relatively small population for the huge land mass that is Canada, Sean is establishing a reputation and a name in a much larger custom motorcycle community outside of Canada. Quality control is job one for Sean. Nothing leaves ...

10 months ago

52 minutes