The Kneeslider

Doers Builders and Positive People

Vun Rotax Single by Cafe Racers and Superbikes

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What would you think of a 297 pound, single cylinder hand built motorcycle? What would you think if it was $20,000? Crazy? Desirable? Both? The Vun, built by Cafe Racers and Superbikes of Italy is, perhaps, all of those things but ordinary would never apply. I had never heard of this small company or the motorcycle they offer but Performance Bikes had a feature on it and … [Read more...]

Michelin Pilot Power Motorcycle Tire Recall

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If you have a set of Michelin Pilot Power motorcycle tires, listen up. Michelin announced it is recalling a total of 19,924 motorcycle tires in the United States and Canada for two front tire models: Michelin Pilot Power 2CT 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Pilot Power 120/70 ZR 17 Both are labeled "MADE IN FRANCE" The tires also are marked with the Department of Transportation … [Read more...]

Black Denim Street Bob Custom

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Flipping through the pages of the July issue of Barnett's Magazine I spotted this Black Denim Street Bob custom built by David Neu of ASI Customs of Racine, Wisconsin. He took a Harley Davidson Street Bob and made some changes which I think turn it into a great looking bike, designed for a more leisurely pace and no twisties naturally but still, I thought it looked pretty … [Read more...]

Yamaha Virago Waterbike

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A lot of motorcycle riders like water sports along with motorcycling and warm weather can bring up a tough question, should I go riding or out on my boat? Well, James Garlitz had the same problem and decided to do something about it, he put together a waterbike. Starting with a 1985 Yamaha Virago, he built three aluminum floats filled with urethane foam. He mounted a 9.9hp … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Recalls – Keeping You Informed

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Motorcycle recalls are not very well publicized. If a recall affects many thousands of motorcycles or if the problem could lead to catastrophic consequences, then you'll hear about it everywhere, but for many of the more routine variety, they can slip right by without an owner ever noticing. If your motorcycle is fairly new, dealers or manufacturers will usually find you but … [Read more...]