The Kneeslider

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Free Vespa scooters – sort of

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Free giveaways are always nice. Lately some of the car makers have started giving away free gas when you buy one of their cars. Nice idea, it might be enough to close the deal when you're not quite sure. Well what if you're selling big ticket items like houses and condos? A little free gas won't cut it so how about a free scooter? Save gas every day plus easy parking in the big … [Read more...]

Old motorcycle auctions

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The picture in your mind has you noticing an old barn back off the road a ways. You strike up a conversation with the owner and he shows you around and there inside the barn is an old Brough Superior or Matchless, maybe an early Harley Davidson which he's willing to part with for a song. Yeah, that's the dream, but in reality most of those old bikes have been scooped up by … [Read more...]

Ilmor Engineering to build MotoGP engine

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Ilmor Engineering, famous for racing engines used in both CART and Formula 1 racing is developing an 800cc, 75 degree V4 engine with pneumatic valves and a rev limit in the 17-18k range for the 2007 MotoGP season when the new downsized engine rules take effect. Engines will be available for lease to various racing teams. Dyno testing followed by track testing will begin in the … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson recalls 13,400 Dyna series bikes

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Harley Davidson is recalling 13,400 Dyna series bikes for a false neutral condition. Approximately 13,400 motorcycles are included in the recall. The transmissions in the affected motorcycles have a defect which under certain circumstances may allow them to go into a false neutral position even though the neutral indicator light is illuminated. As part of its … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving TV – for motorheads

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I'm not a big football fan, in fact, the only time I see it is when my wife turns it on. If you're like me, avoid the sports channels and tune in to Speed TV. They have motorcycles most of the day followed by cars through the evening. Nice after dinner viewing. For those of you not in the U.S., and there's a lot of you stopping by, we're in holiday mode today so blogging … [Read more...]