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Titanium Hydride Dramatically Lowers Manufacturing Cost of Titanium Parts

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Finished titanium parts can be manufactured for $25 per pound compared to $213 per pound, using a technique based on titanium hydride (TiH2) powder. The technology was developed under a Department of Energy Global Initiative for Proliferation Prevention (DOE/GIPP) project performed in the Ukraine. By reducing the cost of titanium and the associated processing the performance … [Read more...]

1914 Henderson Model C – Motorcycle Investments

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Have any of you been following the eBay auction for the 1914 Henderson? As I write, the price is $101,100 and the reserve has not been met! Oh baby. This could get interesting, I haven't seen any auctions hit this territory for, ... well, ... I can't remember when. As many have watched their 401k portfolios shrink, hard assets can sometimes do wonderful things. Do not … [Read more...]

Hayabusa Reverse Trike – TT-Busa

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The Hayabusa is probably one of the most modified and customized motorcycles ever produced, sooner or later, if it's been done to any bike, it will eventually be done to a Hayabusa. So, I wasn't too surprised when I saw this, but I have to think it could get a little interesting in high speed turns. This trike, called the TT-Busa, does not appear to lean, it's sort of a … [Read more...]

Enfield Musket has a New Website and Logo

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Aniket has been building a new website for his very popular 700cc Musket V-Twin. He recently repainted the tank with his new logo, 2 muskets standing in a V design behind the words Enfield Musket. I think it looks very professional and captures the essence of the V-Twin project. His site is just starting out but looks good so far. The section on "process" should be an … [Read more...]

Gordon Calder’s Motorcycle Engine Gallery

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Photoshop is often abused, ever see one of those supermodels before the computer magic? Yikes! On the other hand, sometimes photos just need a cleaner background or a few blemishes removed to bring out what's hidden in plain sight and that's where Gordon Calder's talent lies. He finds motorcycle engines the perfect subject, wrapped as they are in the surrounding frame and … [Read more...]

Triumph Street Tracker – Reader’s Ride

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Steve Welte, one of our regular readers, saw quite a few street tracker posts on The Kneeslider and thought we might like to see what he put together According to Steve, this bike isn't about how much money you can spend, it is all about what you can do with the parts you have or can easily source. He did all of the work from engine building to fabrication and painting, … [Read more...]