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Chinese Restrict Vehicle Exports

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Beginning next year, the Chinese are going to restrict the number of vehicle makers allowed to export. It seems they've been getting a bad reputation around the world for dumping low quality vehicles in foreign markets. And, wouldn't you know it, motorcycles are what got their attention in the first place: The motorcycle industry provides the clearest example of the … [Read more...]

Reverse Rotating Brake Rotors 2

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Back in February, we mentioned the patent application for reverse rotating brake rotors. The idea is to cancel the gyroscopic precession generated by the wheel with the reverse rotation of the rotors enabling much faster lean angle changes and the elimination of the tank slapper. Robby Kasten, the man behind these rotors, has been doing quite a bit of work on the prototype … [Read more...]

Temporary Removable Paint

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DupliColor has come out with a couple of products that look like they could have some uses around the average motorcyclist's garage, both are temporary paint but with different uses. DupliColor Shield is intended as a temporary mud, bug or gravel shield and would be applied in the same places you would attach an autobra, to protect against stone chips and such, or where you … [Read more...]

Superbikes on SpeedTV Much Improved

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What a difference a couple of weeks make. After the first show two weeks ago which was pretty bad, I missed it last week, (July 4th, was it on?) but last night I watched Superbikes and it was quite an improvement over their premiere show. There was a segment at Roland Sands' shop where they showed a couple of his bikes including "No Regrets" the 2006 Biker Build Off winner, … [Read more...]

Kawasaki Donates Vehicles & Engines for Training

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Kawasaki donated a truckload of equipment to WyoTech, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, PowerSport Institute, Cleveland, Ohio and Central Carolina Community College so upcoming technicians can get their hands on the newest gear. New motorcycle and power sports mechanics don't grow on trees, they have to be trained because, especially with some of the latest models, you don't … [Read more...]

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio

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Vintage Motorcycle Days returns to Mid Ohio July 28th to 30th and if you like anything involving vintage motorcycles, you'll want to be there. The swap meet is superb and you'll find almost everything imaginable, the AHRMA vintage races have all old marques out on the track and this year's Marque of the Year is MV Agusta. Bring a camera and make sure the batteries are fully … [Read more...]