The Motorcycle Archives

Mar 07 2024
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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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EP. 4 - 947 Works

Mar 07 2024 102 mins  
Yama Azim, a self-taught motorcycle builder based in San Francisco's Bayview, unveils his journey with 947 Works, previously known as Mazi Moto. He emphasizes the significance of spirituality, community, and the honor of crafting motorcycles in a city with a profound history of choppers and custom bikes. Despite battling depression, social media's comparison pressures, and

EP. 3 - Robert Martinez

Feb 20 2024 48 mins  
Robert Martinez, a dedicated motorcycle enthusiast based out of a modest apartment garage in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, embodies the true spirit of motorcycle restoration and the deep, personal connections that come with it. In our latest conversation, Robert shared his heartfelt journey of restoring his father's cherished 1962 panhead chopper. His mission is more th

EP. 2 - Ryan Cox

Jan 24 2024 69 mins  
Ryan Cox, a Los Angeles-based motorcycle builder, showcases the incredible potential of crafting show bikes in a humble home garage. As an invited builder for this year's Born Free 15, he is building upon a 1940 UL HD Flathead. Ryan shares the moving story of losing his friend Troy Critchlow, the founder of the annual Death Valley Chopper Run, and how he and his close friends n

EP. 1 - Peterbuilt Moto

Nov 15 2023 66 mins  
Peter Marquez, an engineer and self-taught motorcycle builder, shares his unique journey of immigrating to America from the Philippines. Passionate about 80s and 90s bikes, he crafts instructional videos on motorcycle building, advocating for the right to repair. Peter reveals the emotional story of losing his brother, a driving force behind his dedication to building bikes in his