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Aluminum Block to Engine Block

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Here's how Kirkham Motorsports, the guys that build those aluminum bodied Cobra roadsters, put a big block of aluminum on a diet. You start the workout with 30 hours of CAD work followed by 50 hours of programming and finish with 30 hours of CNC. This exercise formula trims the overweight 386 pound block of aluminum down to a svelte 64 pounds of engine block. Yes, you've … [Read more...]

MTT Y2K Turbine Motorcycle

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You've seen these before, but every now and then one turns up for sale and I just have to point it out because it so outrageous. Forget razor sharp handling or long range touring, think instead of listening to a jet engine spooling up every time you initiate the starting sequence. Have a really long stretch of concrete somewhere nearby? You'll need it if you ever plan to sample … [Read more...]

Dymag Motorcycle Wheels are Back in Production

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As we noted one year ago, the assets of Dymag were bought up by CSA Ventures and we just received notice that Dymag motorcycle racing wheels are back with a whole new website and production has restarted.   Sounds like good news to me!   Press release follows: --- Legendary Dymag wheels are back! Iconic motorcycle racing wheels brand Dymag has been brought … [Read more...]

2011 Harley Davidson 1200 Custom Introduces H-D1 Factory Customization Program

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Harley Davidson is rolling out their H-D1 factory customization program with the new 1200 Custom. You can go online at the Harley Davidson website, configure your bike, print out the description and take it to your nearest dealer to place an order. According to Harley, you can be riding your factory custom within 4 weeks. It used to be, vehicles were ordered this way, you … [Read more...]

Hattar Motorsports Triumph Street Tracker

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Hattar Motorsports in San Rafael, CA built a Triumph street tracker from a Scrambler. Lots of hand formed bodywork, custom frame, custom pipes and the engine was worked over, ... a lot. Starting at 450 pounds and 39 rear wheel horsepower they finished with 320 pounds and 100 rear wheel horsepower. Gorgeous bike but not cheap. After all of the discussion on the Kawasaki … [Read more...]

Öhlins Lite Shock – Affordable High Performance

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When you mention the name Öhlins, people often think really nice suspension components but a wee bit expensive, a shock can set you back about $1400, maybe more. In this economy, when motorcycles aren't flying off the showroom floor, it goes without saying that high end components may be moving a little slower, too.   It looks like the folks over at Öhlins … [Read more...]