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3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers Puts Pro Design Tools on Your Desktop

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Most of you are familiar with the name SOLIDWORKS, it's 3D design software for the serious professional and over the years, we've shown you project after project owing its existence to its skillful use. Unfortunately, tools this powerful are often priced beyond reach for many of us, but software companies are very aware of the maker movement and its legions of builders. How can … [Read more...]

There’s a Royal Enfield Flat Tracker Hiding Inside a 500cc Bullet

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If you check out the Royal Enfield website, you'll notice they're promoting flat track racing now with their 650 parallel twin, but suppose what you have is an older 500cc single, what then? Well, you start there and build your own version of a flat tracker like this one and I think it's pretty sweet. There's a lot to like with this build, starting with a 2016 500cc … [Read more...]

Apple iPhone Cameras and Motorcycle Vibrations Don’t Mix

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If you have an iPhone mounted on your motorcycle, especially on the handlebars, this notice is for you. It seems the iPhone camera system has a lot of image stabilization technology to keep your photos sharp even when your phone isn't perfectly still. So far, so good. Unfortunately, a lot of motorcycle riders have mounts for their iPhone attached to the handlebars or somewhere … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Introduces the Sportster S Powered by the Revolution Max 1250T

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The Sportster has taken a leap ahead into the 21st century with the introduction of the Sportster S powered by the liquid cooled Revolution Max 1250T. It's 121 horsepower with 94 foot pounds of torque and it will spin up to 9500 RPM, but forget the numbers for a moment, this is a great looking bike and it's going to be difficult to call the Motor Company's technology behind the … [Read more...]

LiveWire ONE is First Offering of the New Standalone Brand From Harley Davidson

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Harley Davidson is committing to the electric motorcycle market with their new standalone brand and the first model is the LiveWire ONE, branded as LiveWire, not as a Harley Davidson. They also make something very clear, this is a motorcycle for the urban rider: ... it is an electric bike built for the pursuit of urban adventure. ... a bold new understanding of … [Read more...]