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The Kneeslider Feature Motorcycles at Vintage Days

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It's always nice to see a story online about interesting bikes, though, seeing it in front of you and having the opportunity to talk to the builder is better. But, how many of us have the time to travel around the country to see one bike we might be interested in, I'm guessing not very many, so if you can gather a number of these bikes in one place and add those to many … [Read more...]

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...]