We've had no shortage of opposed piston engines over the years, but this team is aiming for substantial efficiency gains, as much as 50%, over previous attempts with a design utilizing gasoline compression ignition. The Argonne National Laboratory is working with Achates Power, Inc., and Delphi Automotive on the project to create a "super engine." As the pistons reverse … [Read more...]
Motors for Makers Explains How Electric Motors Really Work
Let's face it, if you've had your hands on internal combustion engines for most of your life, this oncoming transition to electric motors, whether in motorcycles or cars, is totally different and pretty confusing. No more cams or crankshafts, no fuel pumps or water pumps, instead, you have motors and motor controllers. Forget gasoline, it's all about batteries. If this makes … [Read more...]
Is Carberry Enfield Coming Back?
According to the Carberry Motorcycle Facebook page, production of a new engine is going to be starting up in India. Some four years ago, Carberry Enfield shut the doors in Australia, but after a move, they are ready to take another run at it. They are currently casting crankcases and looking for local suppliers of clutch and transmission components. From what they say, there … [Read more...]
Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD CAM Software is Opportunity Knocking
Recently I suggested it was time to start moving custom building into the future, encouraging builders to take advantage of all of the powerful CAD, CAM and CNC tools available right now, learn new skills and do what the old school builders could only dream of doing. That idea was met with a bit of pushback, one being that everything you needed was really expensive. Well, … [Read more...]
ShiftFX EST Brings Semi and Fully Automatic Shifting to OEM Motorcycles
The overwhelming majority of motorcycles offer the rider one choice, a manual transmission. To most riders it's simply second nature to pull in the clutch and shift, but is that really the best option? Cars made the switch to automatics decades ago, over the protests of performance enthusiasts, but as technology advanced it gradually pulled ahead and now, try to find a manual. … [Read more...]
GearBrake Smart Brake Light Module
It's hard enough trying to get drivers to see motorcycles in the first place, let alone depend on them to notice when you're decelerating in front of their car. Whether you downshift or just rely on engine braking, a motorcycle can slow rapidly, but the brake light only comes on when you actually apply the brakes, but not anymore. GearBrake flashes your brake light anytime … [Read more...]
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