One of our readers (Thanks, Aaron!) pointed us in the direction of this bike called Trouble, built by Goldammer Cycle Works. If you recall, last year, Goldammer won the 2004 AMD/Custom Chrome World Championship of custom bike building with an entry called the BTR3, a really nice looking bike built in the image of the old board trackers. Being the defending champions they had to … [Read more...]
Paper V8 engine model
When we showed you the paper models of Yamaha motorcycles, we thought they were pretty cool. The detail was high and they were nothing like you would expect. Well, those are nice but this is unbelievable. It's a paper model of a V8 engine with 5756 pieces. It has pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, bearings, everything ... and it's all paper except for the electric motor that … [Read more...]
Vetter high mileage fairing kit
Craig Vetter is well known around the motorcycle world as the creator of the Vetter fairing. He's been a very busy guy over the years and we mentioned his design for the Defiant Scooter based on a Harley Sportster a while back. But Craig Vetter has had quite an interest in streamlining and increased efficiency for a long time and for five years, 1980 - 1985, he had a high … [Read more...]
Motorcycle design – anything is possible
Remember when the new model year meant something and many of us would wait with anticipation for the new designs to be unveiled in the fall? That was a different world and it seems so long ago. It hasn't been so very long that motorcycle design, actually vehicle design in general, was in a far different world, too. Designers might sketch radical designs putting their visions on … [Read more...]
VroomBox – High performance engine sounds
OK, you really want the performance, no, not want, NEED the highest performance engine you can possibly stuff into your bike or the old family minivan. Then you glance in the wallet and find it a bit lacking. What to do? Well, in this day of rising gas prices and electric this and hybrid that, here's the future of performance, the VroomBox. A totally electronic set of engine … [Read more...]
Ducati MH900e streetfighter
When Ducati introduced the MH900e, it was significant for being the first bike where everyone got to place their order over the Internet. Everyone had the same chance to grab one from the limited production run. It was a great marketing idea. Unfortunately, although the bike looked great, it got mixed reviews and some owners have found the bike less than they had hoped for. … [Read more...]
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