The Kneeslider

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Motorcycle Business Changes

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There have been quite a few changes taking place recently in the motorcycle business besides the American IronHorse difficulties. The changes are neither good or bad in themselves, just an indication of the economic conditions affecting many businesses. Global Motorsport Group, owner of Custom Chrome is going bankrupt. Dae-Il USA, a subsidiary of the Korean Dae-Il that … [Read more...]

American IronHorse Facing Bankruptcy

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Creditors are trying to force American IronHorse into bankruptcy after it failed to make any payments since January. Investors are currently negotiating to buy the company. Some American IronHorse dealers have stated they will not sell bikes in stock due to questions about warranty coverage. Founded in 1995, American IronHorse, based in Fort Worth, Texas, makes custom … [Read more...]

Gray Eagles Build a Turbo Diesel Harley Davidson

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What happens when a group of retired Harley Davidson engineers and executives plus a few other retired gearheads get together? Well, you might see some guys playing golf, or then again, you might get a diesel Harley Davidson. These guys went the diesel route. The Gray Eagles are a group of guys, one of which worked on the Nova project, one was Harley's director of advanced … [Read more...]

Honda DN-01 Sales Begin March 7th in Japan

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For everyone who is waiting for the Honda DN-01 to arrive, it's coming March 7th, ... to Japan. No word on when and where it will be available next. The 61 horsepower 680cc fuel injected V-twin engine drives the infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical Human-Friendly Transmission (HFT). It's equipped with a single sided swingarm and shaft drive. 17 inch wheels on both ends. It … [Read more...]

Gasoline From Carbon Dioxide – Fourth Generation Fuel

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If gasoline prices have you a little frustrated, there is a silver lining. As I said long ago, rising prices bring new technology. I came across this rather amazing article over the weekend about Craig Venter, the fellow who mapped the human genome, and who is now working on reengineering simple life forms to consume carbon dioxide and give off octane-based fuels as waste! Says … [Read more...]