The Kneeslider

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Revolution-2 V-Rod Custom from Wonder Customs

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Jason Wonder was just at the AMD World Championship in Sturgis with his Revolution-2 V-Rod custom. We showed you his Rev-1 in May but he said he was already working on Rev-2 and here it is. He didn't send any details about the bike but you can see it's a lot more compact than his first build and more in line with what some of you may have had in mind for a naked bike … [Read more...]

Moto Guzzi W103 – 3 Cylinder V-Triple Motorcycle Engine

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Have you ever noticed how once you start looking for things, they just seem to jump out all over the place, like W configuration engines. After mentioning the Anzani W3 the other day, I came across another one I had never seen before, this one is the Moto Guzzi arrow W103, a 3 cylinder engine in a V-Triple, arrow or "W" configuration. This arrow configuration engine was … [Read more...]

Motor Rock Custom Motorcycles

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It's getting hard to keep up with all of the superb builders out there, especially the work being done in Japan. Ian sent me a note after seeing an article in Motorcycle News about a Suzuki Board Tracker from a shop called Motor Rock. It's beautiful work. Look closely and you'll see a really short little swingarm on the back of the frame. Cool. When I jumped over to check … [Read more...]

The Kneeslider – Technical Updates

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Just a quick note to let everyone know I'm in the midst of doing some techincal updates and, just to keep it interesting, while doing so I've encountered a few computer issues. I'll be a bit busy with those for the time being but I'm still here. Thanks, Paul … [Read more...]

J A Prestwich Motorcycle

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Just noticed an ad for what is called the new J. A. Prestwich motorcycle with a new engine built to look like an original. The new Brough Superior, as mentioned recently, will debut at Pebble Beach with new JAP V-Twin engines built by Cameron Racing Engines. The bike shown here, according to the website, is the new JAP motorcycle, the first JAP bike produced in 101 years. I … [Read more...]