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Build Your Own Virtual Motorcycle Company

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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...]

Female Mechanics Calendar 2007

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Here's something for the women out there who might like a little recognition for technical skills beyond the norm. Sarah Lyon, a motorcycle rider, photographer and mechanic thought it might be cool if someone made a calendar showing female mechanics in their usual work environment, something in contrast to the usual tool calendars or babes on bikes. We mentioned this project … [Read more...]

Auto Based V-Twin for Confederate Renovatio

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Confederate Motorcycles started a lot of talk with their Renovatio Project, revealed a few months ago. This concept has a design that many are still trying to get their heads around but one piece I find interesting is the engine. It's a 90 degree V-twin being designed by Katech Inc., a Michigan firm with strong racing roots at places like Sebring, Daytona and LeMans and who are … [Read more...]

Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials on SpeedTV

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The International Motorcycle Speed Trials held at Bonneville back in September where Chris Carr piloted the BUB streamliner to a new record of 350.884 mph will be shown on SpeedTV in a two part special. The first part will air this Sunday, December 3rd at 3PM eastern and part two will next Sunday, December 10th, also at 3PM eastern. This year was pretty special with 3 … [Read more...]

ACE Cycle Car from Liberty Motors

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Liberty Motors of Seattle, Washington, builds and restores some very nice sidecars. The business is the work of Pete Larsen and his wife Patty. Pete is an industrial designer and fabricator and recently started building something a little different, the ACE Cycle Car, a 3 wheeler that looks an awful lot like the old Morgan 3 wheelers, only this one is powered by a Harley … [Read more...]