At first glance, Fast N Loud seems to be all about the 4 wheeled machines.

Richard Rawlings’ crew of misfit mechanics clearly have magical powers – but they apply them mostly to cars, right?

They can transform rust buckets infested with rat nests into low riding, sleek works of art that customers line up to buy.

But every time I watch an episode, I’m not thinking about the cars.

Because at Gas Monkey Garage, motorcycle themes are everywhere…

The motorcycle garage gods know where we all live.

They’re watching us, alright.
And they like nothing better than a good laugh.

What a shame that we’re their favorite joke!

Head out to the garage to do some motorcycle maintenance, and you can hear them chuckling already.

Back in the day, in the wild west of Australia, motorcycle rallies were downright primitive.

You really had to man up.
Even if you were a woman.

These motorcycle events were completely no-frills.
A bunch of riders would meet up, on a Saturday, in a paddock.
And that’s where the plan ended…

Where is it written that the garage is the right place for motorcycle storage?

I never got that memo.

So there’s a Triumph Scrambler in my living room right now.
It’s her turn for a little indoor visit.

Why hide a bike this gorgeous in the garage – when there’s plenty of room in the house for motorcycle storage?

When the sun is shining, you can’t fit enough motorcycle rides into your week.

On a sunny day, everything goes more smoothly.

You arrive at your destination sun-warmed, relaxed, and grinning like an idiot. No car drivers tried to kill you. No trucks splashed buckets of cold muddy water all over you.

All is well.

The bike gleams happily by the kerb.
You smile right back at her, sip your coffee, and chat to your man.

On days like this, riding a motorcycle is the best idea ever.

But not every day is so perfect.