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Welcome, premature visitors
Welcome to OddBike, which will (eventually) be the collection of motoring miscellany and ramblings contributed by obsessive gearhead Jason Cormier. Here, sometime in the future, you will find a series...
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Bimota V-Due 500 - The Bike That Killed Bimota
In 1996-97, Bimota was set to introduce a new machine that would revolutionize sport bikes. It would be an unstoppable, razor sharp 500cc two-stroke that would give 1000cc four strokes a run for their...
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Six Years with a Ducati 916
Several years ago I wrote an article on riding and livingwith one of the best known superbikes of the 20th century– the mythical Ducati 916, the object of desire to anyone who was in the sportbike...
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Masochism and the Modern Mechanic
I am a mechanical masochist, a man who enjoys the otherwise unpleasant task of fixing things that are broken. I am an amateur of the arts of repair, maintenance, modification and tuning, those...
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Hesketh V1000 - Immortal Aristocratic Motorcycles
It is the 1970s. You are a wealthy British aristocrat, a Lord and a Baron no less, and you have a keen interest in motor sports. So, with your own money and with the express purpose of having fun, you...
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Riding the Legend – The Ducati 916
Author's Note: In 2007 I wrote an article detailing my impressions of the Ducati 916 called "Riding the Legend". I've edited and updated my original piece for the benefit of Odd-Bike.com readers....
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Harley Davidson VR1000 - Thundering American Misfit
Thoughts of Harley Davidson motorcycles will invoke images of large, proud, chrome-laden, antiquated cruisers with thumping great paintshaker motors. As for racing and sports bikes, Harley is hardly...
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How to Adjust Ducati Desmo Valves
This was an introductory guide I wrote a few years ago about adjusting 4V (specifically, Desmoquattro) valves on a Ducati.Often demonized and rarely understood, desmo valve adjustment is becoming a bit...
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Van Veen OCR 1000 - Dutch Wankel Powered Superbike
Over the years the Wankel rotary engine has been, paradoxically, the best and worst alternative to the good ol’ gasoline burning, reciprocating piston engine. Felix Wankel’s concept has shown great...
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V-Roehr 1130/1250 - The Other, Other American V-Twin Motorcycle
It has an American-made V-Twin (an honest-to-god Harley motor, no less), an advanced chassis, top shelf components, and a distinctly sporty bent, with stunning performance that is far greater than the...
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Amazonas 1600 - Beetle Powered Brazilian Behemoth
It's Christmas Eve, and for today's post I present you with a massive turkey. Happy Holidays!A wisened old git by the name of Dave, who was a passionate lifelong motorcyclist and successful vintage...
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Kawasaki Z1R-TC - The Psycho Turbo Z
TURBO. For a certain generation who grew up in a time before forced induction became a “green” thing, nothing screams “Eighties Excess” and “Performance” like a turbocharged… anything. You are probably...
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Ducati Desmoquattro Superbike FAQ
I wrote the Ducati Desmoquattro Superbike FAQ a few years ago based on my own research when I was looking for my personal 916. I've since updated it with corrected info and personal experience with my...
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Drysdale V8 - Homebrew Aussie Eight
Image SourceWhen it comes to motorcycle production, Australia is not usually the first country that comes to mind. Even neighbouring New Zealand, with legends like Burt Munro and John Britten, has a...
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Gurney Alligator - All American Oddbike
Image SourceThere have been many attempts over the years to “revolutionize” motorcycle design in some form or another. The basic elements of modern motorcycle design are quite conservative, and have...
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Vee Two Ducati Alchemy SV-1 - Modernized Aussie Bevel Head
Image Source Every few years we in the Ducati community have a crisis when the latest generation of Ducs are unveiled. Inevitably the old hats and stodgy luddites will bemoan the commercialization of...
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NCR Millona - The Ultimate Ducati Pantah
Image SourceLast week I profiled one of the ultimate bevel-head Ducatis, the Vee Two Alchemy SV-1. This week, it’s time for the Pantah’s revenge.In the modern age of higher and higher horsepower...
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Jason's 916 on Hell for Leather Magazine
Daniel Silverman from Hell for Leather Magazine was kind enough to write a short profile about me and my Ducati 916 as part of their "Real Rides" series. I highly recommend you check out their site for...
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