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What Are Your Questions for Erik Buell?

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With the recent introduction of the Buell 1125R, Buell Motorcycles has taken a dramatic step in a new direction. I'll be talking to Erik Buell very soon and I thought it would be a great opportunity for many of you to send in your questions. What would you like to ask Erik? Obviously, he's not going to lay out the company's plans for the future but he may hint at a few new … [Read more...]

Exhaust Pipe Design with Cone Layout Software

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If you have ever tried to layout a conic section on sheet metal, cutting just the right piece, that when rolled over and joined on edge, you have a cone with the exact shape, size and angled openings desired, you know it's not easy. Who might need to do that? If you're designing an exhaust pipe for your motorcycle project it could come in very handy to get it right the first … [Read more...]

Brand New Vintage Motorcycles Returning to Dealers

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Rumor has it, Honda is planning to reintroduce the classic CB750, ... rumor has it. That may be true and it makes perfect sense in light of the return of so many models from Triumph and Ducati. The CB750 was a ground breaking model that completely changed the motorcycle landscape. Triumph had their Bonneville, but in terms of overall market impact, the CB750 is in a completely … [Read more...]

V-Quad 4 Cylinder Engine Follow Up

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After writing about the V-Quad engine the other day, I had the opportunity to talk with Greg Nelson. Greg's a pretty interesting guy and after discussing the V-Quad, I think it has some potential. A few readers looked at it and were not very impressed, but Greg thought it would give the custom builders something a little different to play with not to mention it would be a nice … [Read more...]

U.S. MotoGP 2007

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Casey Stoner rode from the pole to the finish line and never looked back after passing Pedrosa on the first lap. Last year, Stoner often rode very well, contending for the top positions but ending his races early with a crash. This year, he is just riding extremely well, period. Nicky Hayden did the bump and jostle with John Hopkins on the first lap, eventually ending his … [Read more...]