November 2008

Are you baffled by the lack of mass produced American-made sport motorcycles? (editor’s note: other than Buell) Ironically, 10 years ago a failed business plan for a cruiser motorcycle and a questionable trademark decision played the lead roles in the continued absence of an American sportbike. This absence was not from a lack of demand [...]

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Cy-Car TigerCat 3V2 Harley Powered Trike

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 11/24/2008

in Three Wheel Vehicles

Carl Myers left a comment the other day pointing to the Cy-Car TigerCat 3V2 concept, a Harley Davidson powered trike in the old Morgan style. There are several drawings of potential body configurations and they’re looking for a little feedback, which direction looks best to you? Carl has owned a couple of motorcycle dealerships and [...]

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Female Mechanics Calendar 2009

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 11/23/2008

in Mechanical, Powersports Jobs, Workshop & Tools

Sarah Lyon just let me know her 2009 Female Mechanics Calendar is available. I mention this every year because I think it’s a neat project. This is the 3rd year for the calendar showcasing real female mechanics, not the swimsuit clad babes with a wrench, these are women fixing everything from motorcycles to Ferraris to [...]

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Ariel Square 4 Powered Custom Wooden Car

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 11/21/2008

in Motor Vehicles, Publisher Spotlight

Back in 1959, a wooden boat builder decided to build a car, so, drawing on what he knew, he built a wooden car. For power, he mounted a 1952 Ariel Square 4 motorcycle engine in the rear. Citroen suspension, Cadillac taillights and who knows what else completes this custom but, you have to admit, it’s [...]

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