The Kneeslider

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Time to Start a New Motorcycle Company

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When Doug wrote about the stillborn effort of Eller Industries to resurrect the Indian brand and introduce an American sportbike in the process, Brian left this comment: I’d like to add something. I believe that the current economic recession should not discourage any dreamer from putting the pieces together to put out his/her own creation. Do it in a garage, do it at a … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson XR1200 Released in U.S.

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According to a dealer announcement, the Harley Davidson XR1200 will be released in the U.S. at the IMS show in Long Beach, California December 5th. Scott Parker and Kenny Coolbeth will be on hand for autographs and introduction. Looks like a total of 750 will be available. XR1200 - DOM 1LA619 $11,079 Vivid Black $10,799 XR1200 - CAL 1LA639 $11,179 Vivid Black … [Read more...]

American Sportbike – The Eller Industries Story

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Are you baffled by the lack of mass produced American-made sport motorcycles? (editor's note: other than Buell) Ironically, 10 years ago a failed business plan for a cruiser motorcycle and a questionable trademark decision played the lead roles in the continued absence of an American sportbike. This absence was not from a lack of demand for sportbikes in the United States. … [Read more...]

Cy-Car TigerCat 3V2 Harley Powered Trike

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Carl Myers left a comment the other day pointing to the Cy-Car TigerCat 3V2 concept, a Harley Davidson powered trike in the old Morgan style. There are several drawings of potential body configurations and they're looking for a little feedback, which direction looks best to you? Carl has owned a couple of motorcycle dealerships and also worked at Suzuki and Bombardier. … [Read more...]

Female Mechanics Calendar 2009

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Sarah Lyon just let me know her 2009 Female Mechanics Calendar is available. I mention this every year because I think it's a neat project. This is the 3rd year for the calendar showcasing real female mechanics, not the swimsuit clad babes with a wrench, these are women fixing everything from motorcycles to Ferraris to tugboats and commercial jets. Sarah started doing this … [Read more...]