The Kneeslider

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Electronic Data Recorders, EDR

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Cars have had electronic data recorders for quite a few years now but I'm curious if any motorcycle manufacturers have thought about adding them. Originally installed to help deploy airbags, they have grown in sophistication and amount of data recorded. Although the government does not mandate their use, if installed, they do require EDRs to record quite a bit of information. I … [Read more...]

All chrome Yamaha R1

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There used to be an old saying around cars and motorcycles, "If it don't go, chrome it." I think this R1 may go very well but they decided to chrome it anyway. Everything, including the plastic has been chromed. I've seen Ducati Monsters that had chrome tanks and looked pretty nice and there's a faint memory of a chopper but I don't recall any all chrome sportbikes, of course … [Read more...]

Nikko G-Pack derestrictor

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Mentioned motorcycle top speed last month and ran across this neat little item that plugs right in to your ZX12R or GSX-R1000, or whatever. It's the Nikko G-Pack derestrictor. Manufactured by Nikko Racing, they make certain motorcycle models capable of performing properly, ... you know, living up to expectations. They do just what you think they do, they remove the speed … [Read more...]

Biodiesel dragster

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We keep mentioning the performance possibilities of diesel and specifically, biodiesel so I thought you might find this interesting. I came across a biodiesel dragster: This dragster is powered by twin turbo, 24 valve, P7100 mechanical fuel pump, 5.9 liter Cummins Diesel engine. Same basic engine as a Dodge Ram truck. This is a pure stock short block with 35,000 street … [Read more...]