The Kneeslider

Doers Builders and Positive People

Mini Kawasaki Z1 by Mitik Moto

By

Here's one of those look and then look again photos of a Kawasaki Z1 or what appears to be a Z1. In fact, it's a mini Kawasaki actually powered by an engine from a Kawasaki Z500. It's the work of Patrick Caralp of Mitik Moto in Tours, France. I don't have much detail but it looks really cool, certainly nothing like the pocket bikes we see all over the place. With the 500cc … [Read more...]

Motorcycles – Vietnam Trading Up to Cars

By

We have all seen the images of the streets of Vietnam, packed with scooters and small displacement motorcycles, but those images may be changing. According to a recent article, sales of motorcycles in Vietnam are dropping while sales of cars are on the rise, not really surprising but something to keep in mind for a variety of reasons. It looks like there is a transportation … [Read more...]

Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance

By

Sooner or later your motorcycle will need some basic maintenance and repair. Even when things are running great you still need to change the oil periodically, check tire pressure, look for loose bolts and nuts and make a few adjustments here and there. If you are new to all of this, owning your first motorcycle perhaps or even a veteran rider who just never took the time to … [Read more...]

Norton Kawasaki Cafe Racer

By

Look at the cafe racer here and you think, another nice old Norton or Triton, until you look closer and see an engine with Kawasaki on the side. Look closer still and you find a front fork from a Suzuki GSX-R400, a Suzuki GT750 front brake and a Kawasaki H2 rear hub, plus a big helping of self made pieces that look rather nice. Phil Klawsuc, over in the U.K., had a 1968 … [Read more...]

Build Your Own Virtual Motorcycle Company

By

Do you have an idea for a great new motorcycle? Would you like to actually design and build it? We cover a lot of motorcycle builders here on The Kneeslider, from one man garage operations to small custom shops to startups, both well funded and shoestring plus the big guys from Honda to Harley Davidson. Some of you have indicated in comments that you are thinking of doing some … [Read more...]