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Peraves SuperBallMotor – Rotating Sphere 4 Stroke Engine

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Here's a 4 stroke engine concept you have to see to understand, the Peraves Superballmotor uses a multipart sphere to replace the usual crankshaft, rods and pistons of a normal internal combustion engine. The moving parts of the sphere have ceramic balls on their exterior which travel in grooves in the case surrounding the sphere. The rotating motion of the sphere causes … [Read more...]

Snaefell Laverda Sidecar Project

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François Knorreck, a French motorcyclist with a passion for building things to suit his own vision, bought a Laverda in 1976 and turned it into a nicely modified sportbike. He rode the bike perfectly satisfied until 1993 when he began to conceive the idea of a new project and got the urge to build again, ideas turned to design and led to lots and lots of labor, the result, … [Read more...]

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet Recall

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Classic Motorworks, USA has issued a recall for a number of unit construction 2009 Royal Enfield Bullets for a problem with galling on the clutch shaft. Please read below for further details. Manufacturer: Classic Motorworks Limited, USA Models affected: 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet Electra E-5 EFI 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Classic EFI 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet G5 … [Read more...]

Carver Europe Goes Bankrupt – Manufacturer of Tilting Three Wheeler

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Carver Europe, makers of the really cool tilting three wheel car, the Carver One, has gone bankrupt. It seems, though, Advanced Technology Licensing Company, which was formed to sell the tilting technology, is still in business, so the technology itself may live on and be used by other manufacturers in their own vehicles. If you remember this video, (no longer available) the … [Read more...]

Moto Guzzi Makeovers

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Italian motorcycles are often recognized for their beautiful styling, but one brand (Ducati) tends to overshadow all of the other smaller marques. When you step outside of the Ducati world and look at the other bikes, there's much to appreciate. Recently, I've been noticing more and more really nice examples of the Moto Guzzi lineup, both current and classic, so I thought I … [Read more...]

Good News – The Population is Aging – The Coming Boom in Healthy Active Entrepreneurs

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There have been more than a few comments on The Kneeslider stating demographics are against some companies, like Harley Davidson, who see their customer base getting older, and, especially during this recession, losing their jobs, what will they do to attract younger, employed buyers? It depends a lot on what you consider younger and older, and what you consider employed. Many … [Read more...]