The Kneeslider

Doers Builders and Positive People

Do Vehicle Model Years Still Serve a Purpose?

By

Is the speed of technical change making model years a thing of the past? A few days ago, Yamaha, (excuse me, "Star") announced the new 2010 Vmax. If you look at the photo above you'll instantly notice the change, ... it's red. The old 2009 Vmax was black, it looks like Star is continuing the tradition of the old model that ran for decades with little more than color changes … [Read more...]

Anzani W3 – 3 Cylinder Motorcycle Engine

By

Many of you remember the Feuling W3 engines produced by Jim Feuling, a few of which still survive and occasionally find their way into custom builds of one sort or another, but how many of you have heard of the Anzani built before 1910? The Anzani 3 cylinder used the same W3 configuration as Feuling and powered the Motos de stayer (cycle pacing machine) and a racing motorcycle. … [Read more...]

ROEHR Motorcycles Earns EPA Emissions Certification

By

Building motorcycles in a small company environment is tough to begin with but meeting the EPA emissions requirements makes it just that much more difficult. Roehr now has their EPA certification and is able to begin deliveries. Press release: Roehr Motorcycles LLC is pleased to announce that the ROEHR 1250sc has been issued it's EPA Certificate of Conformity. Company … [Read more...]

Bruce Rossmeyer Killed in Motorcycle Accident

By

Bruce Rossmeyer, the very well known owner of 15 dealerships, including the huge Destination Daytona, was killed in a motorcycling accident while riding from a Harley Davidson / Buell dealers meeting in Colorado on his way to Sturgis, SD. The line of riders was passing a pickup truck towing a camper trailer when it merged into the other lane. Our very sincere condolences to … [Read more...]

2010 Buell Models – Where’s the Blast?

By

Buell introduced their 2010 models just like the Motor Company, and they are making a big deal of showing a Blast after a trip through the crusher. It just never made much of a sportbike. But, as luck would have it, it makes a killer ottoman. Or end table. Or art piece. Through an innovative process known as crushing, we’ve turned a limited number of Blasts into colorful … [Read more...]

2010 Harley Davidson Models Roll Out

By

Harley Davidson rolled out their lineup for 2010 a few days ago with nine new models, though Harley's term "new models" is sometimes a bit of a stretch, mixing and matching accessories more than building something really new but there's nothing wrong with that. Harley is working with a tough economic environment and these bikes are a nice mix across the platforms. The Street … [Read more...]