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Kawasaki Z1R-TC Turbo Motorcycle

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Just when you think you know a few things about motorcycles, one pops up that you haven't heard of, for me, the Kawasaki Z1R-TC Turbo, is one of those bikes. I noticed one of these on ebay the other day and now there's actually two of them out there. Then, I was just perusing the September issue of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, and there's an article on early turbos and they … [Read more...]

What Everyone Should Know About the New Kit and Custom Motorcycle Rules from the EPA

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If you're like me, you don't spend much time reading government documents, but once in awhile, one comes along you should at least be familiar with. Last week, the EPA wrote a Letter of Guidance clarifying their rules that apply to kit motorcycles and custom motorcycles. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) had met with the EPA earlier this year to get more information … [Read more...]

Formula Xtreme – Now Motorcycles Are the Stars

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Some folks go to the races to see the personalities, Valentino Rossi or Nicky Hayden, Ben Spies or Mat Mladin, but a lot of us aren't really interested in that part of the sport. We like motorcycles, we get a kick out of different engines, suspension setups and all of the other variables that make a motorcycle unique or maybe just a bit better than what the other guy has to … [Read more...]

AMA Expands Formula Xtreme Equipment List

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The AMA has just announced expanded equipment eligibilty for Formula Xtreme beginning next year. Looks like everyone will be pleased with these changes, especially the very vocal Triumph crowd that would love to see the 675 do battle: From the AMA: The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Pro Racing today announced changes to the equipment eligibility list for … [Read more...]

Smartuki On the Road Again and For Sale Soon

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The Smartuki, the amazing little GSXR powered Smart car, has been through a lot since we first introduced it in June of last year. After its initial build in England where Peter put it through its paces, thoroughly enjoying the surprised (terrified?) looks as he whizzed by, he moved on to another project which required selling the Smartuki. Andeas Viktorsson, who, at the time, … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Security Anchor – In Lock

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As long as we're on the subject of motorcycle security, here's a very neat idea called the In-Lock. It's still in the design stages, so you can't run out and buy one yet, but the idea is that when you've ridden your motorcycle somewhere and there is no place to secure it, no solid post of any kind handy, you just get out the In-Lock. The In-Lock, screws into the ground with … [Read more...]