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Dynomation engine simulation software

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When you try to get the last bit of horsepower out of your Hayabusa, it might help if you understand what's going on inside. More boost and a double shot works for a little while but when you're gathering up the shattered remains of your engine you might think about learning about things like gas pressure and flow velocity, runner lengths, port taper angles, header tubing and … [Read more...]

Baby Grand motorcycle powered cars

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A person might think Hayabusa powered Mini's and GSX-R Smart cars are what you get when you think about motorcycle power. A reader of The Kneeslider reminds us that the land of NASCAR has its own version of things called Baby Grand Racing. These 2/3 scale cars are replicas of Nextel Cup racers and use Yamaha XJR1300 engines with about 125hp. Bodies are just like their big … [Read more...]

John Britten 10 years later

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Yesterday's post about the Britten for sale is even more interesting since the 10th anniversary of John Britten's very premature passing is September 5th. The particular bike for sale is number 8, now owned by a Californian and I believe the one ridden by Andrew Stroud at Daytona. John Britten was a great example of those that do instead of talk and his V1000 a stunning … [Read more...]

Britten for sale

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Here's something you don't see every day, a Britten motorcycle for sale at GPstar. They're asking $249k but it's a deal since you get $50k worth of spares. (Just re-read the description, the spares are extra.) I'm a little short this week but maybe some of you would be interested. Engine is completely rebuilt with 0 miles and it actually does look pretty nice. If I was able to … [Read more...]

Big Bear Dare Devil

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It's always interesting to see what the various builders are putting together these days and the old board tracker theme seems to be popping up. I found this 19 Fifteen Dare Devil by Big Bear Choppers and I kinda like it. If more chopper shops get away from the almost unrideable radical choppers and get back to making bikes a person can ride and enjoy, I think that would be a … [Read more...]