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novelties

Honda Goldwing Jet Mod Can Fly, Maybe...


Don't let this slow-speaking man confuse you. He did the impossible and turned a Honda Goldwing, which was previously only a good towing machine, into a freaking fighter jet. The video may be a little long and drawn out, but near the end the inventor lets us into a little secret: he thinks it can fly. He says if you take it up to 80 or 85 on the highway and get in a sticky situation steering, it can get airborne. More »

1:45 PM on Mon Feb 4 2008
By Travis Hudson
2,878 views, 17 comments

Latest by Brian Gee: Did he really say "the 9-11 thing" ... "certainly does work out, you know, good for us" ??? wtf? more »

gadgets

Moto Tow: A Honda Goldwing Wrecker

When we were just a wee lad starting out in business, Grandpa used to say, "Kid, find a need and fill it." At the time, we were loathe to listen, mainly because he was referring to his highball glass. Nowadays, we revere inventors, like these Swedish guys who solved a vexing problem: How do you get a tow truck through traffic caused by the car that needs towing? (Also known as Cooter's Paradox). They built a Honda Goldwing that carries all the kit needed to tow a car. Yep, we're serious. More »

9:19 AM on Thu Jun 1 2006
By Mike Spinelli
7,380 views, 8 comments

Latest by weatherman: Oh yeah, I forgot about trailer brakes. I only ever used a trailer the other way 'round, with the car hauling the bike. more »