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I sold the 2005 KTM 625SMC supermoto I'd had for years to slow down the pace a bit and enjoy the scenery. I've been riding around on a vintage 1973 Suzuki Titan T500 two-stroke twin since. The Titan, while a thrill to ride, doesn't brake well at all and handles just slightly better than terrible - … [Read more...] about Kawasaki Ninja EX 500 Adventure Bike Project

by Will Graham of CYCLEPEDIA Press LLC I feel no guilt after abandoning two long running motorcycle projects. The decision to do so was an easy one. I had two non-running bikes taking up precious garage space. I didn't ride the 2002 Yamaha R6, or the 1985 Kawasaki KX250R,  and I didn’t have time … [Read more...] about Greener Pastures – Knowing When to Abandon a Motorcycle Restoration Project or Two

One thing has always been true about motorcycles: The faster you want to go, the bigger your engine needs to be. Why? Engines combine fuel and air to create power. The more power your engine can produce the more torque, horsepower and acceleration you get. But what if you want to go even faster and … [Read more...] about Cyclepedia Rocket Powered Bike

Riding season was in full-swing in the North East - I spent nearly every day with a helmet on - often driving nowhere in particular yet happy to have an excuse to go somewhere other than work and school. Light breezes, trees thick with dark green leaves shading the backroads from the summer heat, … [Read more...] about Duck Duck Goose!

Editor's note - This is a true story sent to us by a dear and trusted friend of Cyclepedia.com. He wishes to remain anonymous as his wife would probably kill him if she knew what happened. We are glad he is ok and as he put it "Hopefully my story will prevent someone else from getting … [Read more...] about Fluid Dripping Down My Leg