The Kneeslider

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Microwaves end vehicle chases

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If you saw the movie, 2 Fast 2 Furious, there were a couple of scenes where cars pursued by police were stopped by a giant dart that disabled the electronics and the car just shut off. Well, a scientist out in LA has come up with a microwave system that transmits enough targeted energy to disable a vehicle, after which it rolls to a stop. Since there is no actual giant dart … [Read more...]

Lines – the movie

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Last month I mentioned helmet cameras and some of the great video you can take with one mounted to your helmet or just about anywhere else since they're so small. I continue to be amazed at what all of the digital technology has made possible. Many riders are now becoming movie producers and some are turning out a pretty decent product, certainly well above the old home movies … [Read more...]

Most powerful diesel

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I have to mention engines again since I saw this. This turbo diesel comes in multiple versions from 6 to 14 cylinders and is a bit larger than most. Bore 38 inches, stroke 98 inches, each cylinder displaces 111,143 cubic inches. Each cylinder produces 7780 horsepower. The pictures are amazing, the photo on the right here shows a section of the crankshaft and that little green … [Read more...]

Naro car and Aprilia Magnet

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Here are two concepts that are absolutely neat. The first is the Naro car, which is a four wheel two seater. The seats are in tandem and the riders are seated higher than a car, eye height is the same as a Honda Blackbird and the width is just enough to enclose the mirrors of the same bike. Because it is high and narrow, it must lean in the turns like a motorcycle. Several … [Read more...]

Barrett Jackson chopper

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Very few motorcycles come across at Barrett Jackson, it is heavily oriented to cars but a custom chopper by Chris Olson just sold for $52,000. Not bad I guess if it's to your taste, not mine, but there's a buyer for everything. … [Read more...]