Scott and Jon over at Conquest Customs wanted you to know about a special raffle going on for the Lucas Clark Education Fund. Lucas is the 4 year old son of Sgt. Michael K. Clark, left behind when his father was killed in action on October 7, 2008 in Mosul, Iraq. Sgt. Clark owned a [...]
From the monthly archives:
May 2009
Erik Buell has an interesting article in Forbes stating “I’m Placing My Bet On American Manufacturing.”
In 10 years, we will look back and say this was our moment in time when we turned it around. The re-trenching–or in the case of the American auto industry, re-wrenching–brings us back to our roots. It lets us scrap [...]
Remember my recent articles saying it’s a great time to start a motorcycle company? Well, I’m not the only one who thinks so, here’s another one that just popped up across the pond in the UK, it’s Mac Motorcycles and they have some really sweet designs, every one looks like it would be a blast [...]
Do you like working with your hands? I bet quite a few of you do but you might be surprised to find not everyone understands the attraction. There’s a growing resurgence in respect for this type of work, for the value it delivers, the feeling of pride among those who practice it and, not a [...]
Mission Motors has been refining the Mission One electric motorcycle in preparation for the TTXGP and they’ve added a full fairing to help with the expected high speeds of the TT course. Unlike many racetracks with lots of turns and shorter straights, the TT course allows a lot of high speed and wind resistance will [...]
Honda has issued a recall for the 2008 CBR1000RR for a problem with a water pump hose clamp. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Year: 2008
Models affected: CBR1000RR
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V174000
Potential Units Affected: 12894
Problem: Honda is recalling 12,894 model year 2008 CBR1000RR motorcycles. A coolant hose clamp located on [...]
Ducati has issued a recall for a number of models from 2009 and Streetfighters from 2010 for problems of fuel leakage from the fuel line at the injector. Please read the details below for specific models and years.
Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Models affected:
2009 Ducati 1098R
2009 Ducati 1198
2009 Ducati 1198S
2009 Ducati 848
2010 Ducati [...]
Got a note from Jason Wonder about his just completed Revolution-1 custom based around a V-Rod engine. It’s looks lighter and is lighter than a standard V-Rod, coming in at 460 pounds wet. The custom hardtail frame mounts a suspended seat at 28 1/2 inches on a 67 inch wheelbase.
The engine is basically stock except [...]
Kickboxer Subaru WRX Powered Motorcycle Concept
