Motorcycle Technology

California Fines Suzuki – Tells Motorcycle Owners Hands Off Your Engine

March 9, 2013

California doesn’t want motorcycle owners messing with their engines and if the manufacturer makes it possible to do so through the use of an aftermarket tuner, then they’ll fine the manufacturer for allowing that to happen. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) today announced that American Suzuki Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan have agreed to a settlement [...]

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Hossack Front Wheel Drive Design by Norman Hossack

February 12, 2013

Norman Hossack design for a front wheel drive system

Did you ever wonder what Norman Hossack would have done if he had designed a front wheel drive system on a motorcycle using his suspension? Well, some years back, he had been working out the plans for doing just that, he even calculated the additional weight involved, but couldn’t find a suitable CV joint to meet his needs. His dream [...]

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KTM 300 EXC All Wheel Drive Conversion

September 25, 2012

Lawson all wheel drive conversion with Hossack style double A-arm front suspension for a KTM 300 EXC

Today’s dirt bikes are pretty capable machines, light weight with long travel suspension and able to traverse rugged terrain with ease, but there are times additional drive from the front wheel would be an advantage. Marty Lawson and his dad decided to design a front drive system for a KTM 300 EXC and what you see here is their third [...]

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