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Model Steam and Stirling Engines

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OK, we've talked about gravity and human power, so let's crawl back up the evolutionary power ladder. Steam engines are some of the best looking engines ever built. Pipes, boilers, dials, tubing, big wheels turning and lots of huffing and puffing, I love 'em. This site, The Great Toy Steam Company, sells lots of model steam engines and stirling engines and the site is just … [Read more...]

Red Bull Dragsterday

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Hot on the heels of my post on gravity racing, now we have Red Bull Dragster Day which is a human powered drag race. I guess that answers my question of how they get back up the hill. I think things are becoming a little too green and eco-friendly for my taste. I prefer high technology combined with lots of brute force. … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Jobs

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If you're looking for a job in the motorcycle industry there are two different web sites that cater to your needs and both claim to be the first site with that focus. Motorcycle Industry Jobs and My Motorcycle Jobs both list what's available. I have no idea who was first but having two can only be a good thing if you're looking for something in the field. It looks like … [Read more...]

Extreme Gravity Racing

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As gas prices continue to climb, here's the perfect answer, ... gravity. Extreme Gravity Racing was started as a way for corporate teams to compete against one another and as the number of participating companies grew, the designs began to advance by leaps and bounds, especially when the companies involved are named Bentley, Mazda, Nissan, GM, Chrysler and a bunch more. Some of … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Books, Magazines and more

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There's been a lot of hammering and banging going on in the backrooms of The Kneeslider and I've finally reached a point where I can open the brand new addition, The Kneeslider Bookstore! This is a bookstore for tech guys. You'll find shelves of books and magazines on special topics picked out just for you. Nothing here on Oprah's latest recommendations but if you want BSA … [Read more...]