The Kneeslider

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Formula Xtreme Practice

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The first round of Formula Xtreme practice at Daytona is complete and Jason DiSalvo is on top. Interestingly enough, the Buell XBRRs are in 11th, 17th and 19th. Lots more practice over the coming days, we'll see how it all shakes out as they work on setup. via AMA … [Read more...]

ZX-14 Turbo from Mr Turbo

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Uh-oh. Veteran turbomeister, Terry Kizer "Mr Turbo," is introducing a turbo kit for the ZX-14 to be available in April. Mr Turbo made the kit, over 10 years ago for the ZX-11 that Sport Rider rode to 230mph and pushed every magazine writer into overdrive as they searched for words to describe what he had produced. Now, with Kawasaki bringing out their most powerful motorcycle … [Read more...]

What is a hybrid?

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With the introduction of the Yamaha Gen-Ryu hybrid concept motorcycle, we keep our eyes on the topic of hybrids and yesterday a few articles appeared pointing to a website that underscores the willful misdirection used by some hybrid activists. (That wasn't the intention of these other articles but it is clear when you follow the links) A Wired news article points to the … [Read more...]

Industrial Archeology and Rapid Prototypes

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When I wrote yesterday about the Honda RC174 replica being built, I noted one of the problems in doing so was the lack of drawings. To complete the project, they needed an original and took photos, measurements and X ray images to get all of the necessary information to duplicate what Honda had done. However, once done, you have the raw input data for today's technology to do … [Read more...]

Honda RC174 Replica

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Honda's 6 cylinder 297cc RC174 racebike ridden by Mike Hailwood has been one of the more amazing race bikes ever built. The April issue of Motorcyclist magazine has the story of George Beale, a retired pharmacist, who has scratch built a number of replicas, taking on and completing the replication of the tiny Honda. Fascinating story of the highly advanced technology Honda used … [Read more...]

Phillip Island WSB on TV

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Phillip Island World Superbike races one and two are on Speed TV today at 12 Noon and 1PM eastern time. Beautiful course, always worth watching. … [Read more...]