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Fast Changing Technology for Motorcycles

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Think back just a few years. How many three wheel production motorcycles or cars were being produced? Not trike conversions using a “normal” motorcycle as a base vehicle but a three wheeler from day one. Were there any? Historically, many have come and gone but at that time, the T-Rex powered by a Kawasaki engine was out there, a very low production vehicle but beyond that, … [Read more...]

Up-N-Smoke Engine Project Book Needs Writers

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Are you a vintage motorcycle engine expert? Do you know the ins and outs of engines from Vincent and Norton and some of the other famous marques? Last year I pointed out Daniel Pierce's Up-N-Smoke Project, a series of excellent photos depicting powerplants from many of the best known vintage motorcycles. Dan has decided to put them all together in a book and he's looking for a … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Puts India On Hold

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After all of the recent reports of new agreements to allow motorcycles over 500cc to be imported into India which would allow Harley Davidson, among others, to enter the market, Harley has announced it will put an indefinite hold on plans to set up shop over there. The recent changes which ostensibly opened the market applied the Euro III emission standards to larger engines. … [Read more...]

Ilmor Cutting Back While Looking for Sponsors

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Ilmor is slimming down their personnel while they line up more sponsorship for their MotoGP racing project. Ilmor, builders of some pretty fancy equipment in the world of auto racing, is working hard to get things running smoothly in their MotoGP effort. They withdrew after one race this season and the reason is sponsorship. Though things have not been performing at the level … [Read more...]

Big Twin Racers Warhorse for sale

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Got a note from Curt Winter, his Big Twin Racers Warhorse is up for sale. I wrote about Curt's company before, Curt offers rolling chassis or frame kits to build your own bike like the one in the photo. This bike is Curt's personal ride and he's making way for a new project. The Warhorse has Harley Davidson Evo power, Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes and lots of good stuff all … [Read more...]

Piaggio MP3 Scooters Getting Good Reviews

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It seems quite a few of the new Piaggio MP3 tilting three wheelers are getting out on the road now and several of their new owners are leaving their impressions here at The Kneeslider. From the sound of it, performance from the 250cc version is more than adequate for highway riding which seemed to be a sticking point for some potential buyers. Judging from new owner comments, … [Read more...]