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Harley Davidson XG750R Flat Tracker

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No doubt about it, something is definitely going on inside the Motor Company and I like it. Take a look at this new liquid cooled flat tracker, the XG750R. That is just a great looking bike! No excuse necessary, if appearance alone won races, this would be on the podium right now. I love it. Of course, it's a brand new bike and it takes a lot more than looks to win, but it … [Read more...]

2016 Harley Davidson Sportster Roadster Indicates a Shift in Thinking

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While reading Harley Davidson's latest press release about their new Sportster "Roadster," I thought of the words from an old Buffalo Springfield song, "There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear," because despite all the talk about styling and "Live Your Legend" marketing lingo something else became apparent, it isn't the style and legend stuff that … [Read more...]

Fully Restored 1943 Kettenkrad For Sale

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Long time readers of The Kneeslider will remember we have written about Kettenkrads before, they're the World War II light tracked military transport with a motorcycle front end built by NSU for the German army. The first time you see one it seems odd, but then you get a smile on your face because you just know it would be a hoot to drive off road. Over at Uncommon Motors we … [Read more...]

Vanderhall Laguna Three Wheel Roadster Built in Utah

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Another three wheeler popped up on my radar today when I noticed a Vanderhall Laguna for sale. It's a car bodied reverse trike, somewhat like a Morgan, but engineered for today based on current technology and materials. It's pretty impressive, unfortunately the Utah government and the auto dealers in the state have so far, successfully, prevented the vehicle from being sold … [Read more...]

EBR Motorcycles Announce 2016 Prices for 1190SX and 1190RX

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EBR Motorcycles just announced their new 2016 pricing as production begins in East Troy, Wisconsin. 2016 MSRP for the 1190SX is $12,995 and for the 1190RX it's $13,995. The first bike off the line was painted in a patriotic American flag color scheme to emphasize the fact that they're hand built in the USA. It looks like the EBR website hasn't been updated yet, but … [Read more...]