I've never been hit by one of my own pistons and it's something I'd rather avoid...

camshaft kits, stroker cranks, big bore Nikasil barrels, slipper pistons, dry clutches, huge carbs and close ratio gear kits are all available. Depends how healthy your credit card is, really.This video is a prime example of what is achievable from Honda

of JRL in the States. He used a Rotec 2800 motor and mounted it longitudinally to simplify the drive mechanism and to counteract the massive torque effect of the huge crankshaft, rods and pistons.Custom bike builder Jesse James decided to do things

pence bit – buys you a slice of two-stroke history and, trust me, in one, two or three years time it will be just that. History.Use your kids as an excuse to buy one, keep hold of it (and a box full of pistons and rings) and horrify your grandkids

used, very old Honda CR80 that was clearly crying out for some new rings and a fresh piston, came over to examine the damage and to offer his condollences. His comments weren’t printable but his generous offer of the use of his bike was touching

bike’s make-up. Take the BANG-BANG power deliver of the 1098 or 1198 Ducati – those huge pistons making their presence know on every firing stroke. Without the highly advanced Magneti Marelli traction control these things are almost un