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GixxerKart – GSX-R powered go kart

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This has evidently been floating around for some time but I just came aross this link over the weekend. Looks like a fellow over in Germany has taken a racing kart and added a bit more power in the form of a 1988 GSX-R 1100 engine with 115hp, the GixxerKart. There's a video of the build process followed by some action at the track. 0-60 in under 3 seconds with a top speed of … [Read more...]

Metric Revolution motorcycle build off

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We've often discussed the idea of a build off featuring something other than the standard choppers we've seen so much of and it seems it may be occuring. The Metric Revolution is a new TV series featuring the customization of a metric bike, all kinds of metric bikes, cruisers and sportbikes. The builders get a stock bike and 4 months to turn out their custom version. The extra … [Read more...]

Weekend motorcycle TV

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There's no racing on TV this weekend. They pushed the racing off until Tuesday. Perhaps with the championships in MotoGP and WSB decided they feel less need for same day coverage but I know a lot of enthusiasts would enjoy the races anyway. I know I would. WSB is racing this weekend so tune in Tuesday. … [Read more...]

Gasoline Giveaways

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With the holidays approaching, the stocking stuffer of choice this year may be gasoline. Instead of getting a coupon book for a burger and fries at Micky D's get a prepaid gas card and watch 'em smile. Anyone that drives can use it and what better way for a motorhead to show them you really care. A lot of businesses are getting into the act and giving away gasoline with … [Read more...]

More miles per gallon with Clap

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With gas prices right up there these days, be prepared to find lots of fuel additives showing up at the parts store and late night TV. A new additive, Clap, (yeah, great name) will give your engine the mileage boost you're looking for. What's really great about Clap (did I say that?) is that it's made from really tiny particles of ground up rock, a mineral called … [Read more...]

Ghostrider fails to qualify for DARPA Grand Challenge

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The finalists have been announced for the DARPA Grand Challenge and The Kneeslider's sentimental favorite, Ghostrider, failed to make the main event. We already noted it was having a hard time. The finalists in alphabetical order are: Axion Racing (Westlake Village, Calif.), Team Cajunbot (Lafayette, La.), Team CalTech (Pasadena, Calif.), CIMAR (Gainesville, Fla.), Team … [Read more...]