The Kneeslider

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Cardboard Motorcycles and Scooters

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As the weather turns a bit chilly and you're looking for an indoor hobby, how about building a motorcycle in your living room where it's warm or maybe the spare bedroom? Before your significant other starts threatening to kick your butt out into that cold garage, explain it's just a cardboard sculpture and besides, you're doing your part to recycle at the same time. Along … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson XR1200 Now Officially Official

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We noted a week ago that you could order your new Harley Davidson XR1200 but the Motor company was doing everything under the radar, only dealers were officially notified. Even before today's "official" release, according to Harley, hundreds have already been ordered. Like I mentioned last week, these will go quickly. The now official press release follows: MILWAUKEE (Dec. … [Read more...]

Ritmo Sereno Japanese Style European Customs

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If the Japanese style customs of Bratstyle or Gravel Crew get your juices flowing, here's a look at what another Japanese company is doing with European bikes like Moto Guzzis, BMWs and even old BSAs and more. Ritmo Sereno is the place and from what I can tell (the site is all Japanese) they both manufacture their own parts and source a selection of proper pieces to turn your … [Read more...]

Hyde Harrier Jubilee From Norman Hyde

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Norman Hyde has been offering all sorts of Triumph spares and accessories since 1976. In 1987, he built the first Harris framed Hyde Harrier that could be powered by a either Triumph triple or a Bonneville twin. It was very well received and he still offers the kit. To celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Hyde Harrier and the 50th anniversary of the Triumph Bonneville, he once … [Read more...]

Time to Start a New Motorcycle Company

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When Doug wrote about the stillborn effort of Eller Industries to resurrect the Indian brand and introduce an American sportbike in the process, Brian left this comment: I’d like to add something. I believe that the current economic recession should not discourage any dreamer from putting the pieces together to put out his/her own creation. Do it in a garage, do it at a … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson XR1200 Released in U.S.

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According to a dealer announcement, the Harley Davidson XR1200 will be released in the U.S. at the IMS show in Long Beach, California December 5th. Scott Parker and Kenny Coolbeth will be on hand for autographs and introduction. Looks like a total of 750 will be available. XR1200 - DOM 1LA619 $11,079 Vivid Black $10,799 XR1200 - CAL 1LA639 $11,179 Vivid Black … [Read more...]