The Kneeslider

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Biodiesel Motorcycle – Die Moto from The Crucible

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There's a group of folks called The Crucible, building all sorts of neat stuff out in Oakland, California. It looks like they've put together a biodiesel motorcycle with a couple of goals in mind. They want to promote the use of biodiesel and other bio fuels but they also want to set a new land speed record for diesel motorcycles, currently a mere 105 mph. This custom has a … [Read more...]

Trilean – Tilting Gold Wing Enclosed Trike

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The idea of a tilting trike with a fixed rear drive section has been getting a bit more press with the Carver and Clever and the VentureOne, but I saw this one, called the Trilean, for sale on eBay based on a Honda Gold Wing and according to the description, it was built in 1998, so it precedes the others by a number of years. Before you criticize it on aesthetic grounds, … [Read more...]

360 Brake by Baldwin Wilson Development Corporation

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Here's another interesting take on motorcycle brakes that give you an almost unobstructed view of your wheels while still providing excellent stopping power. Called the 360 Brake from Baldwin Wilson Development Corporation, they work on the same principle as a clutch and pressure plate, in this case two full circumference brake pads squeeze the rotor and all parts fit inside a … [Read more...]

Mazda Rotary Engine Motorcycle

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Got an interesting photo yesterday of this rotary motorcycle sent in by a reader looking for more information. I don't have all of the details yet but I thought I would put this out for everyone to check out and see what you thought of it. The rotary engine is from a Mazda and is the 2 rotor variety, which may be all they make for all I know, I'm not up on my rotary engines. … [Read more...]

Nexx X60 Denim Helmet

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Nexx makes a line of open face helmets. They meet the appropriate standards to be legal in the UK and they seem to be well made but how do you stand out in the motorcycle helmet market? Nexx thought some new coverings were in order and among those offered is this denim covered model. I don't really have much to say. At least it's not covered like this one. Link: Nexx helmets … [Read more...]