Reviews of Boats, Motorcycles and other Fun Machines

- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
Not too many months ago I suggested motorcycle racing without rules as a way to avoid disqualifying winners because of some arcane technical violation. Quite a few of you liked the idea, those opting for rules of some sort usually focused on a few minimal [...]

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31
Dec

- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
Kawasaki has not yet made it official but the news is flying all over the European web sites that Kawasaki is pulling out of MotoGP. Evidently, the same high costs of racing while doing business in a slow economy that have prompted Honda to pull [...]

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- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
Some of you may have noticed by now that Moto Guzzi is bringing the V7 Classic to the US after all. This was another case of a very nice standard bike being introduced in other markets but not in the States. When we wrote about [...]

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28
Dec

- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
The paint cans and tools are still lying all over the place but The Kneeslider has a whole new look. It’s been a couple of years since any major changes and it was time to stretch out and get a little more room.
A few sections [...]

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- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
It’s been a busy and enjoyable year here at The Kneeslider and it seemed to fly right by. I’m going to roll off the throttle a bit for the rest of the year, wrap a few presents, enjoy the company of family and friends and [...]

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20
Dec

- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
Looking out my window at the falling snow reminded me of this tip I received a few days ago. 2Moto, in Nampa, Idaho wants you to keep riding even when the weather outside is frightful. So they offer the Radix, a kit to convert your [...]

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- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
Harley Davidson has issued a recall for the 2009 FXD, FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, AND FXDL models for a problem with the jiffy stand not retracting properly. Please read below for further details.
Manufacturer: Harley Davidson
Model Year: 2009
Models affected: FXD, FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, AND FXDL
NHTSA Campaign [...]

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- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
Got a note from Stephen Rothwell and Wayne Wright of the Two Stroke Shop in Australia that things are pretty much ready to go. When we mentioned them a couple of months ago, prices weren’t set but now they have things all arranged into parts [...]

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- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
Jim Ziemer, President, CEO and 40 year veteran of Harley Davidson will be retiring in 2009. Whoever takes the helm of the Motor Company now will have the opportunity to navigate through an interesting business environment, it should be an exciting ride.
Press release follows:
Harley-Davidson, Inc. [...]

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- Original article from: http://TheKneeslider.com - The Kneeslider -
At least one dealer has an idea to get more customers, Milwaukee Harley Davidson says if you buy a 2008 model Harley Davidson from them, they’ll throw in 100 shares of Harley Davidson stock. Buy a 2009 model and get 50 shares. As I write [...]

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