The Kneeslider

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Electra Cruiser

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This has apparently been out for quite a while but I just ran across it, it's the Electra Cruiser or Electric Hog as it used to be known. Constructed by the Vogelbilt Corporation of Oak Beach, NY, it looks like a Harley that's been completely refitted with 10 batteries, a 5 speed transmission, a 78hp electric motor and a belt drive system. It has a top speed of 80mph and a … [Read more...]

Prepay your traffic tickets

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OK, maybe you were going a little too fast and words fail you as the officer is writing you up. What to do? Well, at that point you're a little late but before that happens you can sign up at BikersLegal.com and for $99/year per individual or $149/year for your entire speedy family, you can get legal representation in court right through the trial, if it comes to that. Now you … [Read more...]

Gas Prices

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Just noticed one of the local stations had unleaded regular at $2.01 per gallon. That was quite a drop in the last few days. Are we going under $2.00? … [Read more...]

Motorcycle display cases

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For the guy who has everything, here are display cases for your motorcycle. Made out of oak, plywood or PVC, depending on which model you choose, they keep your bike all cozy and free from the fingerprints of the little anklebiters just waiting to rest their greasy fingers on your spotless paint. I'm not sure these would be of much use during riding season but they might be … [Read more...]

Alternative energy motorcycles

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In the last week or so there has been an enormous amount of press devoted to alternative energy power sources for motor vehicles. Just yesterday, President Bush was at a biodiesel plant and talking up the advantages of using that fuel. Hydrogen has been promoted by numerous government initiatives and we're hearing about some talks between GM and Toyota on the subject of hybrid … [Read more...]

Infineon observations

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Interviewed on the starting grid just before race 2, Neil Hodgson was asked if they did anything different to the bike's setup for Sunday's race. He replied, "Yeah, we bored it out to 1200cc." I like that guy. Great sense of humor in the face of a rather difficult situation and an indication that the factories are well aware of what they are up against from the … [Read more...]