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Formula Xtreme – Now Motorcycles Are the Stars

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Some folks go to the races to see the personalities, Valentino Rossi or Nicky Hayden, Ben Spies or Mat Mladin, but a lot of us aren't really interested in that part of the sport. We like motorcycles, we get a kick out of different engines, suspension setups and all of the other variables that make a motorcycle unique or maybe just a bit better than what the other guy has to … [Read more...]

AMA Expands Formula Xtreme Equipment List

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The AMA has just announced expanded equipment eligibilty for Formula Xtreme beginning next year. Looks like everyone will be pleased with these changes, especially the very vocal Triumph crowd that would love to see the 675 do battle: From the AMA: The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Pro Racing today announced changes to the equipment eligibility list for … [Read more...]

Smartuki On the Road Again and For Sale Soon

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The Smartuki, the amazing little GSXR powered Smart car, has been through a lot since we first introduced it in June of last year. After its initial build in England where Peter put it through its paces, thoroughly enjoying the surprised (terrified?) looks as he whizzed by, he moved on to another project which required selling the Smartuki. Andeas Viktorsson, who, at the time, … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Security Anchor – In Lock

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As long as we're on the subject of motorcycle security, here's a very neat idea called the In-Lock. It's still in the design stages, so you can't run out and buy one yet, but the idea is that when you've ridden your motorcycle somewhere and there is no place to secure it, no solid post of any kind handy, you just get out the In-Lock. The In-Lock, screws into the ground with … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Security Camera

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OK, it's not just a motorcycle security camera but that's one good use for it. This camera is solar powered so you don't have to plug it in to any other power source and it transmits wirelessly, so there's no need for any cabling. It has a motion sensor that senses motion up to 26 feet away and it transmits images to a receiver almost 250 feet away. If you park your … [Read more...]