Meet the Crew Behind Fuel Moto and the Bikes That Fuel Their Passion

At Fuel Moto, motorcycles are more than a job—they’re part of daily life.

We spend plenty of time talking horsepower, dyno charts, tuning strategies, and performance parts, but behind every phone call, tech question, and engine build is a team that genuinely rides what they work on.

Episode 7 of the Fuel Throttle Podcast took a different turn. Instead of focusing strictly on technical topics, we opened the garage doors and introduced the people behind Fuel Moto—their bikes, riding styles, dream builds, and the stories that shaped them.

The result? A lineup that’s just as diverse as the customers we work with.

Jamie – A Garage Built on Lifelong Motorcycle Obsession

If you know Fuel Moto, you know Jamie. But what many people may not realize is just how deep his motorcycle background runs.

From Harley-Davidson performance builds to rare sport bikes and vintage race machines, Jamie’s garage reflects decades of riding, racing, collecting, and restoring motorcycles.

And when we say collection—we mean collection.

Jamie currently owns roughly 40 motorcycles ranging from Harley shop bikes and performance test builds to vintage Japanese and European machines.

One passion that surprises people is what he jokingly calls the “Fuel Moto Vault”—a collection focused on restoring and preserving 1980s and 1990s Japanese sport bikes.

Among the highlights:

• Early Suzuki GSX-R models
• Honda RC30
• Yamaha OW01
• Vintage race and homologation specials
• Rare two-stroke machines

These aren’t simply garage decorations—they’re museum-quality restorations tied directly to Jamie’s own road-racing history.

But even with all the rare metal, Harley-Davidsons remain central to the lineup.

This season, Jamie plans to spend time on:

• CVO ST with a Fuel Moto-built 136″ package
• CVO RR
• And his personal favorite—the “Dirty Dyna,” an ’05 Dyna with a spicy 95″ build making around 100 horsepower.

Sometimes it’s not about the biggest number—it’s about the personality of the bike.

Whitney – Endurance Miles and Adventure Riding

Fuel Moto marketing and podcast editing may be Whitney’s day-to-day role, but riding sits at the center of her story too. Whitney considers 2019 the real beginning of her riding journey—shortly after having her second child, when long-distance riding quickly became an obsession. That passion has since turned into multiple 1,000+ mile riding days, endurance challenges, and riding in all 50 states.

Her first bike still holds a special place in the garage a 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 – 100th Anniversary Edition and yes—she still rides thousand-mile days on it. Today, most miles are spent aboard a 2024 Harley-Davidson Pan America Special. Following over 42,000 miles logged on her previous 2021 Pan America demo bike, the adventure platform continues to be her go-to for serious travel.

There’s also another bike that gets borrowed often 2023 Road Glide Special. Technically her husband’s—but mileage suggests otherwise.

Tony – Forty Years of Riding and a 127HP Road King

Tony’s riding story started early. Like… Christmas-at-four-years-old early. His first bike was a Suzuki GR50 dirt bike, and remarkably, he still owns it. Today at Fuel Moto, Tony handles: customer tech support, inside sales, shop scheduling, and build planning and install coordination.

His Harley of choice? A heavily modified a 1999 Road King. What began as a recommendation from Jamie evolved into a serious performance bagger featuring: big-inch 100″ motor, nearly 12:1 compression, Woods cam, ported heads, large throttle body. The result? 127 horsepower on pump gas.

Rob – Old School Touring Meets Adventure Riding

Rob brings more than 16 years of motorcycle industry experience to Fuel Moto. He’s worked everywhere from independent Harley shops to distribution roles, and today helps customers through tech and sales support.

His two primary rides represent two very different personalities: 2004 Electra Glide Classic (100″ performance build, headwork, Pro Pipe, daily-duty comfort) and  2005 BMW R1200GS. Rob’s garage also includes: 1976 Aermacchi SS250, 1992 Ultra with 200,000+ miles, and 1993 Dyna Low Rider project. And yes—he promises the Dyna finally gets finished this year. We’ll hold him to it.

Lucas – Sport Bike Roots and Remote Tuning Support

Lucas spends his days helping customers with: remote tuning support, device setup, and technical troubleshooting. Despite Fuel Moto’s Harley focus, his riding roots lean heavily toward sport bikes. His current ride: 2017 BMW S1000 and a KTM Super Duke that left a lasting impression.

For Lucas, riding is about: performance, precision, fast roads, and destination riding. Places still on the list include: Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, and West Coast riding routes.

Mike – The New Guy with Big Plans

Mike may be new to Fuel Moto, but he arrived ready to ride. He works in warranty, returns, customer service, front office support. His current bike: 2017 Harley-Davidson Road King

While mostly cosmetic upgrades have happened so far, the long-term plan sounds much louder: Fuel Moto 129″ Big Bore Kit, aggressive lopey cam, large intake, and proper tuning. The dream build already exists. Now it’s just a matter of time.

Christian – Dirt, Woods, and the Upper Peninsula

Not every Fuel Moto employee spends weekends chasing pavement. Christian has been wrenching professionally since graduating MMI in 1998 and joined Fuel Moto in 2020. His riding world lives mostly off-road.

Current lineup: Beta 300 two-stroke and KLX140 mini bike. Favorite terrain? The woods and trails surrounding Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—especially near Marquette. For Christian, riding is about: enduro terrain, cooler weather, trail systems, and mini-bike track nights with friends.

Jim – Racing Never Left

Jim handles some of Fuel Moto’s most technical conversations involving: cylinder heads, pistons, engine geometry, and measurements and configurations. And racing still plays a major role in his life.

His current machine is 2023 Aprilia RS660. Not just a track bike—a fully built race machine. Jim has been road racing since the late 1990s and continues competing and coaching at events like Road America. Fun fact? He and Jamie nearly raced each other years ago… until mechanical problems ended that possibility before the green flag. Maybe one day.

Chad – Building Dreams One Horsepower at a Time

Chad says it best: “I build dreams one horsepower at a time.” A technician at Fuel Moto, Chad spends his days building customer motorcycles and his nights building his own. Garage lineup: 1981 FLH (mostly stock, with S&S Super E carb) and 2019 Road Glide (highlights include: 124″ big bore, Level +2 heads, Jackpot Riot exhaust, Red Shift 552 cam, Öhlins suspension front and rear).

In Chad’s words, customers would notice two things immediately: power and ride height. A setup tuned exactly to how he likes to ride.

Bob – The Daily Rider

Bob rides. A lot. If there’s roads to ride, odds are Bob is on two wheels. His current ride: 2022 Road Glide ST. Setup includes: Fuel Moto RTX pipe, Woods 777XE cam, and touring comfort upgrades. But Bob rides differently than most. His “normal” shift point? 5,000 RPM. Not because he rides aggressively—but because he understands RPM as mechanical advantage. His philosophy may be our favorite quote from the episode: “The definition of being lost is that you don’t know where you are and you care that you don’t know where you are.” Bob doesn’t care. He’s riding. And that’s the point.

More Than Parts

One thing became obvious during this episode: There’s no single “Fuel Moto rider.”

The garage includes:

• Touring riders
• Racers
• Endurance riders
• Adventure riders
• Off-road enthusiasts
• Sport bike collectors
• Harley performance junkies

Different bikes.

Different styles.

Same passion.

And that passion shapes the advice, support, and products customers experience every day.

If you enjoyed this behind-the-scenes look at the Fuel Moto crew, let us know—we may need a dedicated follow-up just for Jamie’s motorcycle collection alone.

And if you haven’t listened yet, catch Episode 7: What We Ride – Inside the Fuel Moto Garage on the Fuel Throttle Podcast.