The Kneeslider

Doers Builders and Positive People

1919 Excelsior Motorcycle Restoration Project

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A few small pieces of an antique motorcycle and a grainy 85 year old photo; for most of us that would make a nice little display in the corner of our workshop reminding us of the history of machines long gone but for Paul Brodie, who mixes decades of metal working magic with a history of rebuilding old Aermacchis, these same parts become the seed that sprouts a brand new 1919 … [Read more...]

Street Legal Motorcycle Powered Legends Race Car

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If you want something a little different, why not do it yourself? That's what Lincoln Brier thought as he stood there looking at his slightly used Legends racer. The Legends Car Series, if you're not familiar with it, is a class for 5/8 scale fiberglass bodied replicas of the old NASCAR modified racers from quite a few years back. They're powered by a Yamaha FJ1200 engine and … [Read more...]

Repair and Restoration – Vespa Scooters

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Last week, when discussing motorcycle repair and restoration, I was primarily referring to repairs you would do yourself on a small scale, something anyone could do in their home garage and workshop. These types of repair and restoration projects do not require a shop full of high tech tools but simply the knowledge of how to do the work and the willingness to provide the … [Read more...]

Reverse Rotating Brake Rotors 3

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At the Tony Foale seminar earlier this week, we had the chance to talk to Rob Kasten, inventor of the reverse rotating brake rotors and also take an up close look of the rotors in action. Rob was there with his Kawasaki prototype and took a few spins around the parking lot. It is definitely an interesting visual experience to see the rotors going the wrong way but there is … [Read more...]

Monterey Classic Bike Auction Wrap Up

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The Monterey Classic Bike Auction held on the Laguna Seca race weekend moved a lot of bikes but a few didn't quite hit their mark. Loris Capirossi's MotoGP race winner didn't hit it's reserve even though bids topped $200,000. Jordan Suzuki was selling a race bike and its street legal twin which were both snapped up by a husband and wife. Those onsite at the event were … [Read more...]