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Big Sid’s Vincati – Review

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Big Sid's Vincati, as you might guess, is the marriage of a Ducati 750 GT frame with a Vincent V-Twin. We mentioned it on The Kneeslider a while back after it appeared in a couple of magazine articles. Not very many have ever been built and all but this one, were assembled in Australia. They have the reputation of being a very nice bike, better handling than the original … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson FLSTSB FXSTSSE2 FXSTSSE3 Brake Recall

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Harley Davidson has issued a recall for over 11 thousand FLSTSB FXSTSSE2 and FXSTSSE3 models for a problem with the brakes. Please read below for further details. Manufacturer: Harley Davidson Models affected: 2008-2009 FLSTSB 2008 FXSTSSE2 2009 FXSTSSE3 NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V211000 Potential Units Affected: 11005 Problem: Harley Davidson is recalling 11,005 … [Read more...]

BMW K1300 GT – K1300 S – Brake Fluid Foaming Recall

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BMW has issued a recall for 2009 BMW K1300 GT and K1300 S motorcycles for a problem with brake fluid foaming. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: BMW of North America Model Year: 2009 Models affected: K1300 GT, K1300 S NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V202000 Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 K1300 S and K1300 GT motorcycles manufactured between … [Read more...]

Synergy Fuel Cell Motorcycle Concept

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Piers Prendergast, a 2009 graduate of Transport Design at Coventry University, sent me these images of his final year project. It's a fuel cell motorcycle concept with hubless wheels which are kind of unique: The hubless wheels work though a fixed inner rim and a rotating outer rim that spins on internal bearings. The concept doesn't technically have any motors; the rear … [Read more...]

A Computer for Your Tankbag – Acer Aspire One

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For the last couple of days, I was in California on business and needed a convenient way to keep tabs on The Kneeslider while I was traveling. I came across the Acer Aspire One 8.9 inch netbook computer, perfect for working in your hotel room, airports and anywhere in between and after using it for a few days, I can see this as the perfect computer for your tankbag. Yep, it's … [Read more...]