The Kneeslider

Doers Builders and Positive People

Oldsmobile Quad 4 Motorcycle Project

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Chris Fairbrother has an idea for an all new sportbike, something very fast and easy to maintain, that doesn't have to rev high to produce major power; hence large displacement (2300cc). Oldsmobile, with assistance from Jim Feuling, developed an engine in 1988, the 2.3 liter, iron-block, four-valve DOHC aluminum-head Quad 4, putting out about 180 horsepower and tunable for … [Read more...]

Japanese Customs by Gravel Crew

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A comment on another post led me to Gravel Crew Custom Service. These bikes are stunning. After looking at some of the new bikes coming out this year and then looking at these, there's just no comparison. (Like, for instance, the Ducati streetfighter, ...) Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, these are absolutely beautiful. Clean, simple, functional, just plain nice. With the cold weather … [Read more...]

World’s Fastest 50cc Motorcycle Project

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A Real Machine Eric Manning is one of those guys who are driven to make something real and tangible. He’s a guy I know personally, and I am privileged to have the opportunity to shed some light on his recent project. I felt a formal interview would be the best way to get Eric’s ideas across and I have included the Q&A below. Now, I love a good concept rendering as much as … [Read more...]

2009 Ducati Streetfighter and Streetfighter S

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As promised a few days ago, Ducati has officially released photos and specifications for their new 2009 Ducati Streetfighter and Streetfighter S. Powered by the watercooled engine from the 1098, it weighs 368 pounds with 155 horsepower and 87.5 foot pounds of torque. With an upright seating position and the naked, no bodywork look, the streetfighter should attract a lot of … [Read more...]

MSF Military SportBike Rider Course

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There's been a rise in accidents among our military personnel while riding motorcycles and especially sportbikes. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has developed a Military SportBike RiderCourse to address the problem and help keep our soldiers, sailors and airmen safe. The course is advanced training taken after completion of the basic safety course and it sounds like a great … [Read more...]