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RideApart 8: Making parts with Roland Sands Design
Our buddy Roland is a 250GP AMA champion and the force behind the Roland Sands Design firm that creates aftermarket parts for motorcycles, fashion apparel, custom bikes and a new line of safety gear for riders. He may still look like a teenager, but this industry veteran is spearheading the next generation of American motorcycling leaders. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO9CQ4HVN80...
Jun 04, 2012
Are huge spokes the answer to weak wheels?
In the pursuit of radically reduced unsprung weight, aftermarket wheels, whether they be magnesium or carbon, have one significant weakness — torsional loads can fracture their thin spokes and brittle materials. These Rotobox carbon fiber wheels adopt a radical hollow cylinder construction for their spokes, a design that should be capable of withstanding huge torsional forces while achieving the...
Mar 21, 2011
Cobra turns Honda Shadow RS into proper lemonade
While the 2011 Honda Shadow RS is finally acceptable enough to ride without wearing a brown paper bag, the 45hp Japanese V-twin still verges dangerously close to uncoolness. Working directly with Honda, aftermarket accessories maker Cobra Engineering has released 5 concepts to show the Shadow's potential, 2 of which are knockouts. The CL72-based high-pipe Scrambler and especially the Bubba Shober...
Sep 08, 2010
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LeoVince offering personalized engraving, design skills not included
For many of us, going We've seen some pretty incredible The company is planning to launch a new interface in the following weeks. We're told to expect something similar in functionality to the mini-site for AGV's Rossi Face helmets. We've got a CBR600RR ABS on reserve that clearly needs a new exhuast. We'll keep you posted.LeoVinc...
Jul 15, 2009
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SpeedyMoto reinvents the clip-on
To date a small manufacturer of Ducati performance parts (including the Neiman Marcus Ducati Hypermotard numbered badges), SpeedyMoto has just released its first universal product. These clip-ons claim to combine the comfort that comes from the rise built into most factory-fitted examples with the adjustability of race items. They also feature hinged mounts that don't require removal of the triple...
Oct 15, 2008
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Rizoma removes tackiness from turn signals, finally
That stalwart of the tacky aftermarket accessory range, the mini turn signal, has received a much needed update. Rizoma's new range of indicators promises to improve rather than detract from a bike's looks. But don't worry fans of tacky anodized color schemes: the Avio 21 (pictured), Zero 11 and Track 77 come in a range of colors, in addition to the much better looking black and silver options.Riz...
Apr 03, 2008