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2009 Vmax – More Photos

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Here are more views and engine closeups of the new 2009 Vmax. The tach is now in the proper place, instead of the speedometer as in the original. These photos come from MotoRevue where they are citing specs of 1800cc and 210 horsepower, though until Yamaha releases the info, I can't say those are official but they sound about right from what has been leaked so far. Thanks … [Read more...]

American Ironhorse Has A New Owner

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Scott Meyers, who has IronHorse dealerships in Montana and Minnesota, bought the bankrupt company for $6.7 million. Meyers said he will be moving to Fort Worth to run the company. Total cost is going to be around $8 million since Meyers plans to pay back rent still owed on buildings plus cover warranty expenses dealers have not been reimbursed for. It's nice to see someone … [Read more...]

Honda Powered Twisted Trike

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With all of the trike interest these days, here's another take on a 3 wheeler. Put a 1000cc Honda inline 4 motorcycle engine into a TIG welded tube frame built just 2 tubes short of SCCA specs, add rack and pinion steering, Wilwood brakes, 6 point harness, Momo F1 type steering wheel and what do you get? You get what the boys at Twisted Trikes call a UDO, an Unidentified … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Online Customizer

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Harley Davidson sells thousands upon thousands of parts and accessories, hardly a bike rolls out of a dealer without something more than stock pieces in place. But how do you choose when you're not sure how they'll look on your bike? You could look for someone else who already installed those pieces but with all of the color and model variations, that's a stretch. Harley's … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson XR1200 Production Under Way

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The new XR1200 is officially rolling off the assembly line in Kansas City for delivery to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Some of us had been hoping that with the return of the Indy Mile to the U.S. this year, Harley Davidson would take the opportunity to unveil the XR1200 to the home folks, but, reading through this news item makes it look less likely. ... developed … [Read more...]