Archive for November, 2005
Expanding Honda’s motorcycle lineup downward
30 November 2005The Kneeslider mailbag is definitely an interesting place to spend a little time, not only do lots of you see things I miss, some of you come up with great ideas. Comments on a number of posts have wondered why all of the new motorcycles are moving upscale. Big bikes, big dollars and sometimes way [...]
New Max - Italian motorcycle helmets
30 November 2005These helmets are some of the best looking helmets I’ve ever seen. They may not be your choice for high speed sportbike riding because there are only a few full face models but the appearance of these helmets under several brand names, Laura Smith, Cromwell, Gran Turismo and MOMO Design are not like you will [...]
Women and motorcycles, what do women want?
29 November 2005This topic deserves a book not a post, but it keeps turning up, so let’s open this up to all of you. I’m curious what the women have to say. A comment yesterday from Hanny over in the Netherlands said manufacturers should take more notice of women riders. I’ve thought about that before but what [...]
Motorcycle statistics
28 November 2005The news is filled with endless stories about aging boomers getting bikes. As I was breezing through one more of these articles I noticed a few more statistics than usual and they were interesting. I also noticed some generalizations that may apply to some, but not all. Trust me, I know.
Here’s one:
“Guys aren’t wanting to [...]
Motorcycle accessories
28 November 2005For those of you who just stop by The Kneeslider for updates and news about motorcycles, we want to remind you we have a complete motorcycle accessory store, too. Motorcycle jackets, motorcycle helmets, DynoJet Power Commanders, just about anything you might want or need for you or your motorcycle. Doing a little shopping for the [...]
Business in a flat world
27 November 2005Way back in April I mentioned this book, The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century, as a good way to understand the new global business environment. With Chinese growth, GM cutting 30,000 employees and all of the other happenings, everyone else is reading the book now, too. It’s #4 on Amazon. [...]
Arlen Ness building production bikes
27 November 2005Arlen Ness, the King of Choppers, is moving into new territory. Arlen Ness is now producing three different bikes for regular production, the Low Liner, the Speed Liner and the High Liner. The new bikes will be priced at $44,900, about $15,000 less than a custom but you’ll be able to add your own selection [...]
El Paso motorcycle thefts
27 November 2005First Orlando, Florida, now El Paso, Texas. Motorcycle thefts are on going big time. Now, notice any similarities here?
Texas:
Motorcycle thefts this year are more than double of last year’s total. This year, as of Nov. 20, there have been 87 motorcycle thefts — 80 were sport motorcycles and 60 were stolen from apartment complexes, the [...]
