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Bloom Box – Clean Non Grid Electricity Everywhere

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Electric motorcycles are very clean vehicles, they give off zero emissions, but every time I write about them someone is sure to point out the power came from a generating station which is itself, not so clean. The problem isn't eliminated, it was just moved. Suppose you could recharge your bike at home with fuel cell generated electricity from a unit sitting next to your air … [Read more...]

Gunnar Sorensen Master Builder

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Gunnar Sorensen builds motorcycles, ... and cars, and boats, and 1/4 scale engines and ... most anything he really wants to. Gunnar has an amazing skill set, his work speaks for itself. He, like many who are entranced by the technical world, is not limited to one segment, but instead works his magic on a wide variety of vehicles and machines. The Great Dane is a 3 year … [Read more...]

Turn Signal Jackets with Sewn in Turn Signals

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Here's a project just waiting for someone to develop a motorcycle jacket version, shown here as a turn signal jacket for bicyclists, there isn't any reason why this couldn't be adapted to either a leather or textile jacket by some enterprising person or small company looking for an opportunity. The jacket has sewn in directional indicators on the back which can be turned on … [Read more...]

Improve Your Economy, Start Today!

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Amidst the constant reporting of motorcycle company losses, we sometimes forget that people still buy bikes, the companies are not at a standstill, they're just slow. Are you thinking of buying a new bike this year? If so, what is on your list? If not, is there anything that might make you reconsider? When we post here about some new model being introduced or planned, the … [Read more...]

Dechaves Garage 599BL Moto2 Design Concept

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Pablo de Chaves, who you may remember for the BMW based D1200R, has come up with a new design for the Moto2 class racing series. Originally working on the design for Bottpower's Moto2, things didn't work out, so Pablo thought he would show us his design, the 599BL (Blue Label) and requested a little feedback. In Moto2, everyone will be running 600cc 4 stroke engines with … [Read more...]