The Kneeslider

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Erik Buell Bets on American Manufacturing

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Erik Buell has an interesting article in Forbes stating "I'm Placing My Bet On American Manufacturing." In 10 years, we will look back and say this was our moment in time when we turned it around. The re-trenching--or in the case of the American auto industry, re-wrenching--brings us back to our roots. It lets us scrap our production lines and stand empty-handed in the … [Read more...]

Mac Motorcycles – A New British Motorcycle Company

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Remember my recent articles saying it's a great time to start a motorcycle company? Well, I'm not the only one who thinks so, here's another one that just popped up across the pond in the UK, it's Mac Motorcycles and they have some really sweet designs, every one looks like it would be a blast to ride, which is fitting because, they're all powered by the Buell Blast 500 … [Read more...]

Rediscovering the Value and Deep Satisfaction of Highly Skilled Hands on Work

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Do you like working with your hands? I bet quite a few of you do but you might be surprised to find not everyone understands the attraction. There's a growing resurgence in respect for this type of work, for the value it delivers, the feeling of pride among those who practice it and, not a small thing these days, the knowledge that it can't be done by someone thousands of miles … [Read more...]

Mission One Now a Full Fairing Electric Racer

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Mission Motors has been refining the Mission One electric motorcycle in preparation for the TTXGP and they've added a full fairing to help with the expected high speeds of the TT course. Unlike many racetracks with lots of turns and shorter straights, the TT course allows a lot of high speed and wind resistance will play a significant role. Mission Motors had another obvious … [Read more...]

2008 Honda CBR1000RR Hose Clamp Recall

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Honda has issued a recall for the 2008 CBR1000RR for a problem with a water pump hose clamp. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Model Year: 2008 Models affected: CBR1000RR NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V174000 Potential Units Affected: 12894 Problem: Honda is recalling 12,894 model year 2008 CBR1000RR motorcycles. A coolant hose … [Read more...]