The Kneeslider

Doers Builders and Positive People

Rotohak – 325hp Twin Turbo Rotary Engine Sidecar

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What it looks like is a nicely done BMW sidecar rig, what it is, is a beautifully crafted, 325 horsepower twin turbo rotary engine powered sleeper, ready to embarrass the unwary. Of course the wheelie bar might give you a hint. Rotohak, the creation of builder Bob Pelikan, is subtle and deceptive, that valve cover jutting through the fairing is a fake. Rotohak began way … [Read more...]

Jay Springsteen XR750 Replica Street Tracker

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No sooner do I ask where the factory Street Trackers are than I get a note from Brian telling me a friend of his is planning to go into production with these Jay Springsteen XR750 Replicas. They look like a full on race bike ready for the Indy Mile but they're street legal. The bikes are the work of Billy Hofmeister, who has 38 years of Pro Class Racing with 14 years of … [Read more...]

Where are the Factory Street Trackers?

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Stopping by Richard Pollock's website, Mule Motorcycles, I see he's built this Yamaha XS650 street tracker, beautiful bike, looks like it would be a blast to ride. I mention Mule Motorcycles now and then and comment on the excellent bikes he's turning out and the question pops up whenever I see them, where are the factory street trackers? I know I'm not the only one who likes … [Read more...]

Homebuilt Tilting Reverse Trike

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Here's another example of a tilting 3 wheeler. This one is for sale on eBay and is based on a Pagsta, which is a small Chinese based motorcycle. This bike was built as a proof of concept for a custom bike and, according to the builder, it works, so he's selling this and going the 3 wheel custom route. Over a year ago I asked if tilting 3 wheelers might be a new direction for … [Read more...]

Hydrostatic 2WD Motorcycle – Raccoon – Update

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The Hydrostatic 2WD Raccoon is on the road, ... um, make that on the trail. Jeff Parker finished the bike and took it out for a test ride which lasted for about 2 hours, it must work! The video even shows a few short moves in reverse. This looks like a fun and extremely practical project. Jeff plans to sell a video showing how it was built with a list of part numbers so you … [Read more...]

Hydrostatic 2 Wheel Drive Motorcycle – Raccoon

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Just got this photo from Jeff Parker, you know him, he's the guy from Hydraulic Innovations who built the hydrostatic drive diesel motorcycle we covered last May. Well, Jeff is hard at work in the super secret hydraulic innovations skunk works and he's almost finished with this hydrostatic 2WD motorcycle. Jeff calls it the Raccoon. Can you imagine this little bruiser out on … [Read more...]