The Kneeslider

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Scorpa 4Tricks

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Coming on the heels of my post the other day about the RevoPower Wheel, here's another machine, the Scorpa 4Tricks, that's a cross between a BMX bike and a trials bike. It has a 70cc 4 stroke engine, 3 speed tranny and 20 inch wheels. It looks just like and is the same size as a BMX bike, just like the ones the kids are jumping and stunting only this one has no pedals. It … [Read more...]

Bob is the oil guy

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Most of you are probably a lot more knowledgeable about mechanical subjects than the average Joe which also means you'll get a kick out of Bob Is The Oil Guy. It's a web site about oil, all about oil. With sections named "Lubrication Design," "Functions of Grease," "Effects of Shearing" and "Moly Basics" plus many more, you just know these guys are serious oil nuts. Check it … [Read more...]

Hemi powered motorcycle

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Sometimes an idea and a welder are all you need, combined with time, determination and a little different sense of what a motorcycle should be. As I was reading the October issue of Cycle World, I came across this bike by Steve Wright. It's a custom frame monster powered by a 426 Hemi. There's a two speed automatic (with reverse) driving dual chains, custom zoomie headers with … [Read more...]

Gas prices dropping fast

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The world is returning to something a bit more normal since last week's hurricane and gas prices are coming down fast. We were paying $3.19 here a week ago, then a couple days ago $3.01, this morning when I gassed up it was $2.91. The market works, the sky didn't fall, oil rigs coming back online, life is good. … [Read more...]