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S&S to sponsor Australian Biker Build Off

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Looks like the boys down under will be getting their own Biker Build Off. S&S is sponsoring an Australian Biker Build Off. Five builders will be chosen to build a bike based on the S&S 124 engine and must also comply with the rules for the S&S 124 Challenge racing class. The bikes will be debuted at Bikefest, a major Australian all motorcycle drag race meeting, at Western … [Read more...]

Harley Davidsons from Japan

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With all of the chopper shops in the U.S., it's fascinating to find some of the most creative work based on Harley Davidsons being done in Japan. Many of you are probably familiar with Shinya Kimura of Zero Engineering. He participated in the Biker Build Offs and won many admirers of his unique view of what he considers the proper chopper. Sundance Enterprises is another … [Read more...]

Scorpa 4Tricks

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Coming on the heels of my post the other day about the RevoPower Wheel, here's another machine, the Scorpa 4Tricks, that's a cross between a BMX bike and a trials bike. It has a 70cc 4 stroke engine, 3 speed tranny and 20 inch wheels. It looks just like and is the same size as a BMX bike, just like the ones the kids are jumping and stunting only this one has no pedals. It … [Read more...]

Hemi powered motorcycle

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Sometimes an idea and a welder are all you need, combined with time, determination and a little different sense of what a motorcycle should be. As I was reading the October issue of Cycle World, I came across this bike by Steve Wright. It's a custom frame monster powered by a 426 Hemi. There's a two speed automatic (with reverse) driving dual chains, custom zoomie headers with … [Read more...]

Smartuki and other motorcycle powered cars

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It looks like the Smartuki is generating a bit of interest. We've had quite a few new visitors over the past few days thanks to links from Jalopnik, Autoblog, Treehugger and many, many forums. Thanks, guys! Welcome to The Kneeslider! While you're here, look around a bit. There's a lot to see and if you make us a regular stop we think you'll find a few more interesting stories. … [Read more...]

Ducati Monster Challenge 2006

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The Ducati Monster Challenge was a great success last year so Ducati is bringing it back for 2006. Monsters will be on display at certain Cycle World shows with winners declared until the final runoff competition declares the national winner. There was a lot of participation last year and some extremely cool bikes showed up. Think you're up to it? Download the rules and get … [Read more...]