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Mat Mladin Disqualified Over Engine Rules

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We don't cover racing a lot here on The Kneeslider but I noticed over the last week the AMA was inspecting Mat Mladin's motorcycle after he won both Superbike races at VIR. After a complete engine teardown and much head scratching, the officials asked Suzuki to send them a stock crankshaft for comparison and after a lot more checking, measuring and weighing, they determined … [Read more...]

Corbin Accessories for the Can Am Spyder

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It looks like Corbin has come out with a full line of accessories for the Can Am Spyder providing the same comfort and integrated storage they've been adding to motorcycles for years. There is a modular saddle system, Fleetliner saddle bags, the Smuggler trunk, a rear fender and an upper Fleetliner fairing to pick up where the factory left off. They look pretty nice and the … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Safety Foundation Calls for Crash Study

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The new statistics for vehicle accidents were released a few days ago and the roads are getting safer for all vehicles except motorcycles. Vehicle fatalities declined for all vehicle types except motorcycles which increased. Everyone has their own idea of why fatalities increased, but until an actual study is conducted we won't know for sure. The MSF (Motorcycle Safety … [Read more...]

Ducati Ownership Changes Once Again

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Ducati's ever changing ownership is once again in play. According to Dealernews, Performance Motorcycles S.p.A. a new group formed in April made up of the 3 largest shareholders of Ducati, Investindustrial, BS Investimenti and Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOPP) will be the new owners. Ducati leadership says a draft of the merger plan will be drawn up and subsequently … [Read more...]

S&S Cycle Downsizing After Sales Decline

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S&S Cycle of Viola, Wisconsin announced layoffs due to declining sales. A total of 60 employees were either laid off or offered voluntary separation, a total of 195 employees remain at the company's 2 locations in Viola and LaCrosse. Company President Brett Smith announced Friday that 60 workers have been cut this month through voluntary separation and layoffs. “This … [Read more...]