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BMW K1300 GT – K1300 S – Brake Fluid Foaming Recall

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BMW has issued a recall for 2009 BMW K1300 GT and K1300 S motorcycles for a problem with brake fluid foaming. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: BMW of North America Model Year: 2009 Models affected: K1300 GT, K1300 S NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V202000 Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 K1300 S and K1300 GT motorcycles manufactured between … [Read more...]

Synergy Fuel Cell Motorcycle Concept

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Piers Prendergast, a 2009 graduate of Transport Design at Coventry University, sent me these images of his final year project. It's a fuel cell motorcycle concept with hubless wheels which are kind of unique: The hubless wheels work though a fixed inner rim and a rotating outer rim that spins on internal bearings. The concept doesn't technically have any motors; the rear … [Read more...]

A Computer for Your Tankbag – Acer Aspire One

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For the last couple of days, I was in California on business and needed a convenient way to keep tabs on The Kneeslider while I was traveling. I came across the Acer Aspire One 8.9 inch netbook computer, perfect for working in your hotel room, airports and anywhere in between and after using it for a few days, I can see this as the perfect computer for your tankbag. Yep, it's … [Read more...]

TSS1100GP Kawasaki Triple Project

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If you haven't checked in with the Two Stroke Shop lately, you might have missed this, the TSS1100GP Kawasaki Triple project, a nice little modification of a Kawasaki ZX-10R, where they remove the engine and replace it with a brand new 3 cylinder, 1100cc 2 stroke. If you remember, these guys have been building the TSS RSS500, a nice little 2 cylinder screamer, and having all of … [Read more...]