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Vintage Motorcycle Days 2008 Photos

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As mentioned before, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio is one of those events you really should attend if you have any interest in motorcycles beyond the latest and greatest factory offerings. I've already pointed out a couple of bikes, the Doublewhiz and the Munch Mammut replica, but there were thousands of motorcycles at the track, some in the various show areas and … [Read more...]

Natural Gas Vehicle Refueling at Home with Phill

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After the story about adsorbed natural gas conversions for motorcycles, one commenter said, "If one could fill up at home that would be really cool." Well, with Phill, you can. Made by FuelMaker, Phill is what is termed a Vehicle Refueling Appliance (VRA) and is one of several products made by the company. It hangs on your garage wall and is connected to your home natural gas … [Read more...]

Adsorbed Natural Gas Conversions for Motorcycles

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Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) is a technology that's been around for a while but has been getting more attention for the obvious reason that gasoline prices are forcing us to look at alternatives and I wondered recently which technology would eventually win. ANG conversions for motorcycles are interesting because they can be used to convert 2 stroke engines, as well as 4 strokes, … [Read more...]

Munch Mammut Replica

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Last year we had an article about the Munch Mammut replicas being built by Mike Kron of Germany. Over the weekend I had a chance to look one over closely at Vintage Motorcycle Days 2008 at Mid Ohio. Looking at a line of bikes from a distance the Mammut immediately caught my eye because it has a very distinctive shape from almost any angle. When I approached it looked exactly as … [Read more...]

Doublewhiz – Twin Engine Whizzer Motorized Bicycle

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For all of you small displacement, lightweight motorcycle guys, here's something I came across as I wandered around Vintage Days 2008 at Mid Ohio. It's called Doublewhiz for the twin engines it currently sports. Total displacement is 276cc. The engines are Whizzers, or whoever made them for Whizzer, and power runs through a 3 speed transmission. I'm not sure of the year this … [Read more...]