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Motoczysz No More or TTXGP?

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Quite a few of you have been asking about what has been happening over at Motoczysz and I don't yet know. After a crash last October where the prototype was pretty badly mangled, there's been little on their website until a few days ago when this somewhat cryptic statement was posted under the title TTXGP. Does that mean Michael is shifting to electric development and giving up … [Read more...]

BlueShift Electric Motorcycles

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If the number of electric motorcycles promised this year is any indication of what we will actually see, this could be the breakout year for electric power. I just received a number of computer images from BlueShift Motorcycle Company showing the new BlueShift Electric Motorcycle. The company is planning to make a formal announcement about their project in April so details to … [Read more...]

American Honda Sets Up Shop in the USA

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While relaxing in the vast reading room of The Kneeslider research library, I came across this vintage ad from Honda Motor Company announcing the establishment of American Honda Motor Company. The ad reads: Gentlemen: We have the honor to inform you that, owing to the rapid increase in the volume of our trade with your country and your many requests, we have recently … [Read more...]

Krista Marie Rides with Harley Davidson

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Krista Marie will be riding her Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle in Milwaukee supporting women motorcycle riders. Harley Davidson press release: Recording artist and NHRA spokes-singer Krista Marie has connected with Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Screamin' Eagle racing in support of Harley-Davidson’s efforts to encourage women to ride. Krista will be riding her 2009 … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Gets Loan Extension

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Harley Davidson got some good news when a $500 million loan originally set to expire on March 31 and requiring repayment in full was extended to March 17, 2010. The loan gives the company some breathing room and the stock jumped on the news. Harley Davidson finances motorcycle sales through its finance arm and then sells securities backed by the loans to investors. No one is … [Read more...]

International LoneStar Harley-Davidson Special Edition

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If the Harley Davidson edition of your basic Ford pickup isn't quite enough truck for you but you want something with a bit of Harley Davidson style, how about the International LoneStar Harley-Davidson Special Edition. Introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show, only 250 will be made with production beginning in June. The International LoneStar is a pretty cool looking rig … [Read more...]