If you missed it live, ShopTalk Episode 325 delivered everything this show is known for—raw motorcycle talk, garage-built pride, and one unforgettable guest: Alex “King” Bado of Chopper Kings. It’s the kind of episode that reminds you why Sunday night in the Dennis Kirk Motorcycle Studio hits different.
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Fresh off Thanksgiving chaos, Chris, Heather, and Mark rolled into the studio swapping family stories, laughing about grandkid mayhem, and firing up a live chat full of riders from all over the country. The vibe was classic ShopTalk—unfiltered, unscripted, and community-driven.
The crew also dropped a killer teaser from their Cycle Source TV trip to Qatar, showcasing the Batab Show—desert landscapes, wild custom motorcycles, and a look at the long-form content Cycle Source has been building for TV and streaming platforms.
Industry news hit hard this week, too. Drag Specialties MVP returns to Louisville, Harley-Davidson’s new leadership is shaking hands in dealerships again, and Indian Motorcycle teams up with Vance & Hines for a new factory racing push. Honest takes all around, with a few laughs along the way.
This episode’s Garage Build feature bike is a timeless 1979 Low Rider—originally built for its owner’s wedding and still riding strong decades later. It’s the kind of story that reminds everyone what real garage culture looks like: vision, commitment, and miles of memories.
The show also spotlighted John Jessup’s annual Dream Rides Bicycle Giveaway, a charity effort that puts new bikes into the hands of kids who need them most. A $100 donation buys a bike and enters donors into a custom Harley raffle—pure good coming straight out of the motorcycle community.
But the spotlight moment was Alex “King” Bado. Loud, honest, and unapologetically himself, he brought stories of growing up in Italy idolizing American choppers, losing everything in business, moving to the U.S., and building Chopper Kings with grit and heart. His take on biker culture—integrity over ego—hit home.
There was even a quick tech drop from Deadwood Cycles on wheel swaps and bearing order—simple advice that saves headaches in the garage.
If you ride, wrench, or love the culture, Episode 325 is well worth the watch.
Fire it up, settle in, and catch all the stories, news, guest moments, and two-wheel chaos.
? Watch ShopTalk Episode 325 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwv6lUgRVkY
