October 2009

Suppose you had an engine from a Subaru WRX and suppose further, you wanted to build a motorcycle, what would it look like? Ian McElroy was thinking about just that and started putting his ideas into Solidworks to see what he could do. One minor problem, though, Ian didn’t know how to use Solidworks, so [...]

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There’s a strong contingent of riders always asking the same questions, “Why build every new motorcycle with a big engine? Why not build something smaller, affordable and light that still looks cool? We want a real motorcycle, not a scooter.” OK, check out the Vento 400 Cafe GT from PTS Motors. If you think a [...]

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SXR Street Tracker from Phil Little Racing

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 10/22/2009

in American Motorcycles, Motorcycle Builders

Street trackers are a regular feature here at The Kneeslider and for good reason, they give your street bike the appearance of a dirt track racer and quite a few folks like that look. Phil Little has introduced the SXR Street Tracker conversion kit and it’s pretty slick, but beyond the good looks and straight [...]

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Buell Supporters Trying to Save the Company

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 10/21/2009

in American Motorcycles, Motorcycle Business

Both, Buell riders and a potential investment group are asking Harley Davidson to at least sell the brand rather than shut it down completely. Walworth County officials are trying to get a group of buyers together, contacting a group in Chicago and another in Minneapolis. They have received no reply from Erik Buell to their [...]

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