The Kneeslider

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Factory Tours

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If you're a tech guy like me, seeing how things go together is fascinating. Since we're still in the summer vacation season, why not invest a few hours in a factory tour when you're out of town? There might be a cool tour on the way to some other destination or you could make the tour the destination all by itself. You can watch them make Harley Davidsons (engines and … [Read more...]

Rossi to race Rally cars?

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Last week everyone was reporting on Valentino Rossi's 2 day test session in a Ferrari Formula 1 car. Now he is set to test the Fiat Punto 'Super 2000' prototype pro rally car as early as this week. Rossi actually did a little racing in the World Rally Championship in 2002. Though confirmed to race MotoGP next year his options afterwards are open and he has shown great interest … [Read more...]

F500 Ducati powered Fiat

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The motorcycle powered car is popping up all over. The latest version with plans for an actual production run of 500 is this Fiat 500 converted to Ducati power, the F500. Being built in the U.K. by Hartham, the first ones will run Ducati 996 power though there will be the option of 999R power and eventually they will also offer the fitting of a 'World Superbike'-specification … [Read more...]

Model Steam and Stirling Engines

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OK, we've talked about gravity and human power, so let's crawl back up the evolutionary power ladder. Steam engines are some of the best looking engines ever built. Pipes, boilers, dials, tubing, big wheels turning and lots of huffing and puffing, I love 'em. This site, The Great Toy Steam Company, sells lots of model steam engines and stirling engines and the site is just … [Read more...]

Red Bull Dragsterday

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Hot on the heels of my post on gravity racing, now we have Red Bull Dragster Day which is a human powered drag race. I guess that answers my question of how they get back up the hill. I think things are becoming a little too green and eco-friendly for my taste. I prefer high technology combined with lots of brute force. … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Jobs

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If you're looking for a job in the motorcycle industry there are two different web sites that cater to your needs and both claim to be the first site with that focus. Motorcycle Industry Jobs and My Motorcycle Jobs both list what's available. I have no idea who was first but having two can only be a good thing if you're looking for something in the field. It looks like … [Read more...]