The Kneeslider

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Cops love it when bikers crash

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This is a bit weird. Just saw this link over at Roadracing World pointing to a forum where law enforcement officers meet. Hmm... read it and form your own conclusions. The gist of it is that some cop was chasing a sportbike rider who crashed and was very seriously injured and the cop just couldn't stop laughing. Granted, the particular biker here was no stellar citizen but the … [Read more...]

Helmet laws and Flying Saucers

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An article on the Bangornews.com website supports a proposed helmet law for the state of Maine. Written by the anonymous "Bangornews.com Staff", who could be a group of high school interns, it makes a lot of assertions and concludes the bill should be supported. End of story. So, what's the connection to flying saucers? People who fervently believe flying saucers exist, will … [Read more...]

Carbon fiber motorcycle frames

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A few days ago, I noticed Revolution Speed and Custom introduced their new carbon fiber chopper frames. No pictures were available then but they just put up a few. Although there is a lot of carbon fiber available for fenders and chain guards and other non-structural pieces, I don't remember seeing any other company promoting an entire frame so this may be the first. Some … [Read more...]

Old motorcycle photos and drawings

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Have you ever heard someone talking about a Scott Flying Squirrel or a Flying Merkel and have no idea what it looks like? Here's a site that might help. Motorcycles of the 20th Century has a large selection of side view photos and drawings and you'll quickly see the old machines from A to Z. Not the highest resolution images but certainly helpful and interesting just for … [Read more...]

Rider Radio

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With all of the success of motorcycle shows on TV, it was only a matter of time before someone thought of a way to get a show on the radio. Michael Wozniak, member of the San Francisco MH900e club, will be the host of this 2 hour program. RiderRadio is a fast-paced, two-hour, caller-driven radio talk show that will appeal to the wide cross section of those with interest in … [Read more...]