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Harley Davidsons from Japan

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With all of the chopper shops in the U.S., it's fascinating to find some of the most creative work based on Harley Davidsons being done in Japan. Many of you are probably familiar with Shinya Kimura of Zero Engineering. He participated in the Biker Build Offs and won many admirers of his unique view of what he considers the proper chopper. Sundance Enterprises is another … [Read more...]

Bob is the oil guy

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Most of you are probably a lot more knowledgeable about mechanical subjects than the average Joe which also means you'll get a kick out of Bob Is The Oil Guy. It's a web site about oil, all about oil. With sections named "Lubrication Design," "Functions of Grease," "Effects of Shearing" and "Moly Basics" plus many more, you just know these guys are serious oil nuts. Check it … [Read more...]

Hemi powered motorcycle

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Sometimes an idea and a welder are all you need, combined with time, determination and a little different sense of what a motorcycle should be. As I was reading the October issue of Cycle World, I came across this bike by Steve Wright. It's a custom frame monster powered by a 426 Hemi. There's a two speed automatic (with reverse) driving dual chains, custom zoomie headers with … [Read more...]

Secret Moto Guzzi

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With all of the spy photographers hovering around the factories these days it's almost impossible to test new engine configurations without letting the cat out of the bag. The engineers at Moto Guzzi have come up with this ingenious test mule and no one ever notices. They're still working on high speed test facilities and a suspension unit but this will do in a pinch. … [Read more...]

Revopower Wheel

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This is how the early motorcycle companies started out. We've all seen those clunky clamp on engines designed to convert your bicycle into a highly efficient mode of transportation, the only problem is, after all of the clamping and assembly is done, it still looks like a clunky clamped on engine. Well, sometimes old ideas are the best, they just need elegant execution. This is … [Read more...]

Smartuki and other motorcycle powered cars

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It looks like the Smartuki is generating a bit of interest. We've had quite a few new visitors over the past few days thanks to links from Jalopnik, Autoblog, Treehugger and many, many forums. Thanks, guys! Welcome to The Kneeslider! While you're here, look around a bit. There's a lot to see and if you make us a regular stop we think you'll find a few more interesting stories. … [Read more...]