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An Affordable Project Bike: 1936 Ariel Red Hunter – Would You Take It On?

Ben Branch April 19, 2019
Ariel Red Hunter Kit
  • British
  • Motorcycles

This Ariel Red Hunter project bike looks like it’s a restoration that was never quite finished, it appears as though the frame and fuel…

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A Brief History of the Mazda Cosmo – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch April 18, 2019
Mazda Cosmo Brochure 2
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Mazda Cosmo – An Introduction The Mazda Cosmo was born in the midst of the maelstrom of the 1960’s, the era of the…

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The S&S War Path Vest – An Armored Motorcycle Vest With Chest + Back Protection

Ben Branch April 18, 2019
Speed and Strength War Path Vest
  • Gear
  • Safety

The Speed and Strength War Path Vest was developed to offer an essential layer of protection for motorcyclists when they’re not wearing a more…

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Project Car: Cord 812 SC Phaeton – An American Design Icon

Ben Branch April 17, 2019
Cord 812 SC Phaeton Front Wing
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Cord 812 SC Phaeton, and its non-supercharged sibling the 810, have been held up as possibly the best examples of American automobile design…

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Silodrome Hands-On Review: The Roland Sands Design Jagger Jacket

Ben Branch April 17, 2019
RSD Jagger Jacket Features Review
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Jackets

The Roland Sands Design Jagger Jacket is a new release from the Californian motorcycle equipment and apparel company designed to offer genuine three-season usability…

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Joey Ruiter Moto Undone – The Almost Invisible Electric Motorcycle

Ben Branch April 16, 2019
Joey Ruiter Moto Undone 1
  • Art
  • Motorcycles

Moto Undone is a bespoke electric motorcycle developed by Joey Ruiter and the team at jruiter I.D. with the very specific goal of creating…

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A Flat 6 Love Affair – The Incredible Work of Bart Kuykens

Marc Goldbaum April 16, 2019
A Flat 6 Love Affair Porsche. 7
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Porsche

A Flat 6 Love Affair was written by regular Silodrome contributing writer Marc Goldbaum. When it comes to Porsche there are more than a…

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Mick Grant’s Ex-Works North West 200-Winning Suzuki XR69

Ben Branch April 15, 2019
Suzuki XR69 Superbike Fairing
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Suzuki XR69 was an underdog of sorts, it was a joint project between the Japanese motorcycle maker and motorcycle tuning icon Pops Yoshimura….

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Trip Machine Motorcycle Helmet Hanger – Display Your Helmet When You’re Not Using It

Ben Branch April 15, 2019
Trip Machine Helmet Hanger
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The new Trip Machine Helmet Hanger is an all-in-one solution for storing your motorcycle jacket, helmet, and keys when you’re not using them. It’s…

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Documentary: Thunderbirds 1965 – The Successful Project To Create 3 New Thunderbirds Episodes

Ben Branch April 14, 2019
Thunderbirds 1965
  • British
  • Films

Thunderbirds 1965 is a 35 minute documentary about a successful project from three years ago to create three new episodes of the Thunderbirds using…

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The Bolt Action Pen L by Inventery – An Affordable Heirloom Quality Pen

Ben Branch April 13, 2019
Bolt Action Pen L
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The Bolt Action Pen L by the team at Inventery was developed to be a long-lasting heirloom quality pen that can be handed down through…

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A Brief History of the Austin Champ – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch April 12, 2019
Austin Champ military vehicle
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

Introduction: To Build a Better Jeep My first, and only, working experience with an Austin Champ was on a farm down in Australia where…

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