The Kneeslider

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Supercharged Yamaha TMax R Scooter

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Ludovic Lazareth has done it again. This interesting creation is a Yamaha TMax 500 scooter, fitted with a Rotrex supercharger, doubling the horsepower and making for what looks like a fun ride, what Lazareth calls the "TMax R." It retains the twist and go, no clutch simplicity of a regular scooter but packs a high power punch and better handling, probably enough to embarass … [Read more...]

Higher Speeds – Safer Roads

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After our discussion of motorcycle top speeds the other day it was interesting that this article appeared addressing the issue of higher speed limits. The gist of the article is that as speed limits have increased, highway deaths have gone down, something you never hear from the bureaucrats who want to control your behavior "for your own good." Speed limits were dropped to … [Read more...]

Corbin Seat for ZX14

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As we mentioned a short while back, Corbin has been working on a seat and hard bags for the new ZX14. The seat is out now, it's a Canyon Dual Sport, which means it's nice for solo rides and for when you have a passenger along, too. Their removable back support for the passenger gives your seat partner a little more security if you get carried away, (you wouldn't do that, would … [Read more...]

2007 Iron and Lace – Fast Dates Calendar

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Is it that time of year already? The all new calendars are ready to order, Iron and Lace (very soon), Fast Dates and Garage Girls all decked out with your basic selection of good looking women and custom motorcycles. These are just the thing for that bare spot on your garage wall, you know the one over your toolbox or next to your bike. A little atmosphere for those bench … [Read more...]

Radial Motorcycle Engine Modifications

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The radial engine powered motorcycle Jesse James built and displayed at the recent concours drew a lot of attention, as it should, you just don't see radial motorcycle engines every day, or any day for that matter. But for those of you who are more mechanically inclined, you might look at the bike and say, "Hey, wait a minute. The prop is powered from the front of a radial … [Read more...]