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BMW K100 Custom – A Gentleman’s Express by Alex Zemlin

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Alex Zemlin has been on The Kneeslider twice before with his Honda CB 1.5 and then again with his VTR 1000 Super Hawk GT. In both instances, his work displayed that finished factory look, where many miss the amount of work done until a closer look begins to reveal the truth. His attention to detail is apparent everywhere and his build quality is top notch. He's still … [Read more...]

Design and Build a Two Stroke Engine with No Machine Shop?

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If you're one of those people that loves to learn, you'll simply learn, all the time at every opportunity. If you keep learning long enough, sooner or later your mind will begin to overflow into the real world. That pretty much describes J. Joachim Hall. He's a self taught and home schooled builder and college student. He's quite a maker who loves everything mechanical, … [Read more...]

Chris Barber’s Maserati V6 Motorcycle Project is Underway Once Again

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It was almost four years ago when I first wrote about the beginnings of Chris Barber's Maserati V6 project. I hadn't heard much about it since, but Chris dropped me a note saying he, too, had taken a break, but he's back at it now and I'm really happy to hear it because this is a great build. Chris first caught my attention over ten years ago when he built the AlfaBeast, … [Read more...]

Russell Sutton’s 14 Cylinder XV Radial Engine Project Moving Forward Nicely

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While I took some time away, it was obvious a lot of work was still going on elsewhere and, case in point, is our friend, Russell Sutton. His 14 cylinder Yamaha XV radial engine project is moving right along due to his dogged persistence and commitment to making it happen. When you look at the engine, you'll see he's managed to fit exhaust manifolds from each of the 14 … [Read more...]

Robert M. Pirsig Has Passed Away

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It's been a very long time since I read Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author, Robert Pirsig, rode his little Honda across the country with his son Chris and another couple riding a BMW. I noticed just yesterday he passed away. The story blends together their experiences on the trip with a whole lot of philosophy in an alternating … [Read more...]