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Enigma 1050 – Brand New British Motorcycle May be Available in Both Ready Built and Kit Form

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If there's a constant on The Kneeslider, it's our preference for seeing projects being built, when people decide their ideas are worth the effort and actually make them happen. This brand new British motorcycle, the Enigma 1050, is our latest example. Jim Lindsay, the man behind it all, sent us the background to how it came about. The Enigma 1050 project was born out of Jim … [Read more...]

Kwikasfaki GSX-R400 Kawasaki H2 750 Custom

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A couple of comments on the Kawazuki post pointed out another Suzuki frame with a 2 stroke transplant, and after a quick look at the photos, this one, "Kwikasfaki," is simply a lesson in how to do it right. The entire build is documented in a very long (60 page) thread on the Custom Fighters forum with lots of in progress pictures. The major pieces are a GSX-R400 gk76a … [Read more...]

JJ2S X4 500cc 2 Stroke Update

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The Kneeslider just passed its 7 year anniversary and one of the most enjoyable benefits is getting to see the progress some of the projects we covered years ago have made since we first brought them to your attention. I just received an email from J. Jacek Synakiewicz, he's the JJS in JJS Design, the Polish company behind the JJ2S X4 500 we wrote about way back in 2008. He … [Read more...]

Duke Engines – 5 Cylinder 4 Stroke 3 Injector Valveless Axial Engine

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There have been a number of axial engines designed over the years with some similarities between them, but these examples from Duke Engines of New Zealand show a very impressive and well developed prototype. Arthur, one of our readers, spotted the engine on display at the recent EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and thought you might be interested. The engine has 5 … [Read more...]

Building a Motorcycle the Hard Way – Tangeras Verksted & Stoperi T900 Project Update

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When we last looked in on John TangerÃ¥s, he showed us the beginnings of his T900 project with lots of 3D printed parts for fitting and mold making plus some initial machining. He's been working steadily, but anything of this magnitude and complexity takes a lot of time. He's continuing his engine work with the intention of finishing that first instead of having half finished … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Penster Tilting Reverse Trike

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Remember the drawings for the Harley Davidson Leaning Trike Patent we showed you way back in 2007? Well, the Harley Davidson Museum takes the wraps off of the real trikes (code name "Penster") behind those drawings. John Buttera, the legendary custom and race car builder, originally hailed from Wisconsin, and I guess he got to know some of the guys at Harley Davidson … [Read more...]