When I mentioned the other day the original Smartuki had gone to Sweden, Andreas, the current owner, was kind enough to send along an update with a few photos to let us know how things were progressing. Andreas had orignally planned to build another Smart car project with a Kawasaki ZZR1100 engine but time constraints moved him in another direction. Since Peter Bee was selling … [Read more...]
Freecharge Weza Portable Energy Source – and range extender?
Here's something for The Kneeslider garage. You've all seen those portable jumpstart packs you can attach to the battery of your car or motorcycle or whatever and get going when your battery is dead and you've probably also noticed how many electronic devices like radios are coming out now with a hand crank charger for emergencies. The Freecharge Weza (where did that name come … [Read more...]
The Spykster – R1 powered 3 wheeler from Australia
How many projects owe their existence to the "life changing experience?" They must number in the millions though most never go very far. Like anything else, after the event recedes into memories, the project demands focus, perseverence and drive if it's ever to see the light of day. So, whenever you see one on its wheels and moving, tip your hat to its creator, he stayed the … [Read more...]
Supercharged Porsche powered motorcycle
Bud Burkey has been tinkering with bikes since back in the '60s, built a few over the years and learned a thing or two in the process. Like a lot of us, Bud saw all of the "bike in a box" creations showing up where someone just strokes a check, bolts a few pieces together and presto, custom bike, as custom as it can be when you're just buying parts, that is. The other problem … [Read more...]
OEM motorcycle frames for sportbike builders
We spend a fair amount of time talking about motorcycle building here, especially as it relates to sportbikes. If you want to build a chopper, there are all kinds of parts and pieces available but when you start thinking about a sportbike, your choices shrink a bit. If you've ever watched one of the chopper shows, the first thing many of them do is unwrap the new frame that … [Read more...]
Choppertown: The Sinners
If you're interested in seeing a chopper build up by a group of guys into their hot rods and bikes, not some scripted TV show where throwing tools is supposed to be cool, then "Choppertown: The Sinners" is right up your alley. This homemade movie must have been done pretty well because it was accepted into the 2005 Westwood International Film Festival, the 2005 Pacific … [Read more...]
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