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IRS1000 Tilting Reverse Trike

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Two years ago when the Piaggio MP3 was getting all of the attention as the new tilting 3 wheeler, lots of other companies were trying to adapt the technology for use on motorcycles. Harley Davidson had their idea, the Brudeli Leanster showed up and more recently, Tilting Motor Works put a 2 wheel front end on a Vmax. The IRS1000 was another attempt that appeared back then. It … [Read more...]

The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine – Book Review

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The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine by Daniel Peirce is a photographic tribute to the essence of what many of us find so attractive about motorcycles in the first place, a tribute to the heart of the machine, the mechanical motive force, ... the engine. In today's world of plastic covered streamlined shapes, where too much emphasis is put on lap times or light weight, this … [Read more...]

Buell XB12XP – XB12XT Recall

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Buell has issued a recall for some 2008 and 2009 Buell XB12XP and XB12XT motorcycles for problems with windshield mounting nuts. Please read the details below for specific models and years. Manufacturer: Buell Motorcycle Company Model Year: 2008-2009 Models affected: XB12XP, XB12XT Buell XB12XT 2008-2009 Buell XB12XP 2009 NHTSA Campaign Number: … [Read more...]

D1200R – BMW Based Concept Motorcycle

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Every now and then, one of the many emails we receive from designers and builders stands out from the crowd, and this project, the BMW D1200R by Pablo Gonzalez de Chaves and Carlos Beltran, is one of the best to come along in quite some time. Pablo started with the idea of improving and transforming the BMW R1200R into a new motorcycle, with a new front suspension, a new … [Read more...]

How to Get Rid of Rust in Motorcycle Gas Tanks

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Ever look inside the gas tank of an old motorcycle and see nothing but rust? It's really common and there are products out there to either get rid of the rust or supposedly coat and seal the tank. Well, maybe, but, since a chemical reaction caused it, why not reverse the whole process and really get rid of it? I was flipping through the pages of the latest Motorcyclist … [Read more...]