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1970 Laverda GT 750 – The Big Italian Parallel Twin

Ben Branch July 16, 2018
Laverda GT 750 Tank
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Beginnings of Laverda The Laverda GT 750 is one of the most famous, and most popular, motorcycles from Italy’s “other” motorcycle manufacturer –…

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The Technologically-Advanced Saint Adventure Waxed Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch July 16, 2018
Snow Bike
  • Australian
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

Despite its traditionally-styled appearance, the Saint Adventure Waxed Motorcycle Jacket is one of the most technologically advanced motorcycle jackets on the market – it’s made from a combination of 12 oz waxed-cotton canvas fused with the world’s strongest fibre – UHMWPE.

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Documentary: Malcolm Smith’s Bike Stories

Ben Branch July 15, 2018
Malcolm Smith
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

Malcolm Smith is one of the world’s pre-emiment off0rad racers, he primarily raced motorcycles but in the 1970s while recovering from a broken leg, he built his own off-road racing buggy and competed in both the Baja 1000 and the Baja 500.

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The Official Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 Live Stream

Ben Branch July 14, 2018
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 Live Stream
  • British
  • Cars
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  • Racing

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with a highlights reel to showcase the best of the Goodwood Festival of Speed for this who…

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The JM Customs BMW R80 RT Monolever Street Scrambler

Ben Branch July 13, 2018
BMW R80 RT Monolever Headlights
  • BMW
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • German
  • Motorcycles

BMW R80 RT Monolever The BMW R80 RT was released in 1982 as a road touring motorcycle fitted with the Paris-Dakar Rally winning BMW…

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Original Dambusters Print – Signed by Members of the 617 Dambusters’ Squadron

Ben Branch July 13, 2018
Dambusters Print
  • Art
  • British
  • Military
  • Planes

The story of the Dambusters has become legendary, officially known as Operation Chastise, it was an attack on German dams using bombs that bounced…

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The Allard J2X – A Rare, Unusual, and Highly Influential British Sports Car

Ben Branch July 12, 2018
Allard J2-X Front
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing

Although the cars built by Allard aren’t particularly famous outside of classic car circles, the influence they had on the future of sports car…

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1001 Drives You Must Experience Before You Die – Foreword by Charley Boorman

Ben Branch July 12, 2018
1001 Drives You Must Experience Before You Die
  • Books
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1001 Drives You Must Experience Before You Die is a voluminous 960 page book by Darryl Sleath that covers all manner of legendary road…

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A Pulse-Jet Powered Scooter – Dreams Of Flight by Randy Regier

Ben Branch July 11, 2018
Ram-Jet Powered Scooter - Dreams Of Flight by Randy Regier
  • American
  • Art
  • Motor Scooters
  • Motorcycles

Introduction This is almost certainly the most detailed project we’ve ever featured on Silodrome. It includes a functioning pulse-jet powered scooter, accompanied by synthetic…

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The BaughbLabs Aluminum Pen – Machined From A Solid 6061-T6 Aluminum Rod

Ben Branch July 11, 2018
BaughLabs Aluminum Pen Unscrewed
  • American
  • Design
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The BaughbLabs Aluminum Pen was designed to be the last pen you’ll ever need to buy. It was developed by architect Robert Isaac to have no breakable…

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The Maserati Eldorado – Tipo 420/M/58/ – The Monzanapolis Racer

Ben Branch July 10, 2018
Maserati Eldorado Interior
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Maserati Eldorado The Maserati Eldorado is one of the most consequential racing cars of its time, despite the fact it never won a…

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Rickman Motocross Jersey by Reign VMX

Ben Branch July 10, 2018
Rickman Jersey
  • Clothing
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  • Motocross

The Rickman Motocross Jersey by Reign VMX is a classically styled racing jersey is made from a modern micro-birdseye vented, moisture wicking polyester fabric…

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