The Kneeslider

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Greasecar – why not greasebike?

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Despite the life threatening dangers of biodiesel, here is a neat system that will get your diesel powered car on the road with a fill up at the back door of your local greasy spoon. If they could make it a little smaller, diesel motorcycles could use it as well. Take straight vegetable oil and this kit and you're off. I think this is very cool. If I was driving a diesel, I'd … [Read more...]

Build your own motorcycle, from scratch

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When you watch a TV show like Build or Bust, you see a lot of parts coming off the shelf and being bolted together. Sure, they do some metal shaping and welding but there's a lot of buying going on, too. American Chopper is another place where there is always some crisis when a part doesn't arrive on time. Ditto, the hot rod shows. OK, suppose you just make it yourself, from … [Read more...]

Honda Police Bike

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Where I live, the police ride around on the classic Harley Davidson Electra Glides. Nice bikes, have the proper look and all, but as I was checking out the Honda version of what the well equipped police unit should ride I couldn't help but think I would prefer their version. Their ST1300 has a 125hp V4, adjustable motorized windshield, adjustable seat, shaft drive and much … [Read more...]

Motorcycle fuel economy

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This press release from Buell touts the fuel economy of motorcycles as a reason to buy. As we've discussed here before, it doesn't seem to be a driving factor in sales, at least not among readers of The Kneeslider. It has a lot to do with motorcycles not being primary use vehicles. High miles per gallon is nice but people buy for other reasons. … [Read more...]

Kevin Schwantz to ride at Road America

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I'll be looking forward to seeing this race. Kevin was always an exciting racer to watch and seeing him in competition again is neat. Team press release: 1993 MotoGP World Champion Kevin Schwantz will be returning to AMA road-racing at Road America this weekend aboard the Team EMGO Taiwan, Formula Xtreme, Suzuki GSX-R 600. Schwantz will be subbing for Chris “Opie” Caylor … [Read more...]