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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...]

TSS1100GP Kawasaki Triple Project

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If you haven't checked in with the Two Stroke Shop lately, you might have missed this, the TSS1100GP Kawasaki Triple project, a nice little modification of a Kawasaki ZX-10R, where they remove the engine and replace it with a brand new 3 cylinder, 1100cc 2 stroke. If you remember, these guys have been building the TSS RSS500, a nice little 2 cylinder screamer, and having all of … [Read more...]

LegUp LandinGear for Harley Davidson Touring Bikes

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Shortly after we mentioned the project by the University of Minnesota students to design and build landing wheels for paraplegic riders, I got a note from Michael at GoodGuys Powersports who told me there is a similar product, called LegUp LandinGear, already available commercially for full size Harley Davidson touring bikes. It's a pushbutton and computer controlled assembly … [Read more...]

AMA Vintage Days Used Bike Corral

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At motorcycle gatherings of most any sort, among the many motorcycles parked there you'll find for sale signs. These impromptu sellers are hoping someone walking by might see their sign, write down the info and later make an offer. At the annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the many thousands of bikes parked there sprout for sale signs everywhere, but that's the problem, you … [Read more...]

Team Agni with Rider Rob Barber Wins Inuagural TTXGP

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Team Agni and rider Rob Barber won the inaugural TTXGP. Second place was Thomas Schoenfelder, on the Team XXL entry, Mark Buckley on the Team Brammo entry took third. MotoCzysz was a DNF. TTXGP 2009 PRO         Pos Team  Rider Time  Speed 1 AGNI X01  Rob … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Landing Wheels for Paraplegic Rider

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Here's a project built by "Team Motorcycle," students at the University of Minnesota, they added landing wheels for a motorcycle that is coming to a stop, enabling a paraplegic to ride a two wheeler. Ryan sent me a note: The bike was designed for Scott Tyson, a paraplegic of 15 years following a motorcycle accident. Next weekend, Scott's friend Andrew Hightower (adviser … [Read more...]