Most of you are probably interested in all things mechanical, not just motorcycles, the term gearhead is a badge of honor around here. With that in mind, you might want to check out the kinematic models website at Cornell University. The site has a lot of photos and diagrams of every sort of mechanical movement you can think of, anything that moves, usually while connected to … [Read more...]
Motorcycles in the Movies
My wife and I had a little downtime over the weekend so we rented a movie, Eastern Promises. The short trailers on TV looked OK and the movie wasn't bad but I was surprised to see a Ural (solo, no sidecar) getting so much screen time, it actually played a bit of a role. When's the last time you saw a Ural in a movie? I guess they noticed how many other motorcycle companies have … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Art from Watch Parts
If your garage is too small for a serious motorcycle build, you can clear a spot on your desk, pull out those old watches you tossed in a drawer a couple of years ago and get started today. All of these motorcycles are built from discarded watch parts, they're what you might call a real pocket bike because they'll obviously fit in your pocket without any trouble. I think … [Read more...]
The Kneeslider – Happy Holidays 2007
Another year winding down, ... Wow, already? I'm a little out of breath and like every year at this time, I have to slow down a bit. The increasing traffic makes me feel really good, we must be doing something right but it's tiring, too. During this last week or so before the new year, besides all of the holiday activities, I'll be cleaning up the site, fixing some … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Factory Tours – One Idea for Off Season Out of the Saddle Time
December is approaching. The last time many riders have thrown a leg over a bike with the intent to actually go somewhere is starting to seem distant. The desire to look through a corner while rolling the throttle has to be replaced with something else (but what?). What out of the saddle activity can medicate us well enough to survive a winter without riding? Perhaps you … [Read more...]
Bud Ekins – Motorcycle Stuntman, Racer 1930-2007
Bud Ekins, motorcycle off road racer, stuntman and much more, died Saturday at the age of 77. The name may not be familiar to some of you, especially if you're a bit younger, but you've probably seen him. In the list of movies that every guy seems to like, The Great Escape with Steve McQueen ranks right up there among the best. During that movie Steve McQueen jumps a motorcycle … [Read more...]
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