Ancient Inca Stone Cutting Mystery

Video How did ancient Incas fit the hardest of rocks with such precision? It baffles all scientists today. They had insufficient pyrotechnology to do it. You need very hot temperatures to melt most stones, close to 3000F. Nobody could produce temperatures like that until well into the Middle Ages, when the Chinese developed suitably designed furnaces. Machu Picchu is almost the only Inca site in Peru that survived the Spanish invasion and the last 500 years unscathed. As such, it is one of the few places where you can experience the architectonical ingenuity of the Inca masons. Despite its picture-perfect vista, few facts are known about Machu Picchu. The Lost City of the Incas remains a mystery, though the buildings hint at a glorious story. Here is everything you need to know about the Machu Picchu architecture. Machu Picchu was built around 1450 AD on a mountain ridge roughly 2,420 meters above sea level using simple tools*. Roughly 200 structures survived throughout the ruins – all of them lost their wooden, straw-thatched roofs over the ages. But the decay stopped at the perfectly cut granite stones. These remain impeccable and showcase the unbelievable skill of the Inca masons. The technique of fitting stones without mortar is known as Ashlar. The Inca refrained from using mortar because the loose-fitting was more resistant to earthquakes and the whole Urubamba Valley was prone to experiencing them. How the Incas cut the stones so perfectly remains a puzzle: theories range from wild (gold disks in parabolic shape to concentrate the rays of the sun into laser-like beams) to plausible (wooden wedges inserted in the rock, expanding and cracking it along natural fissures). There still is no consensus in the archeological community of exactly how this was done, so any hypothesis can be the starting point of more research to prove or disprove it.

OSD Outside Drive vs Jackshaft

OSD Outside Drive vs Jackshaft. With 15 years of AMA road racing experience, Robert Fisher always has handling and longevity in the back of his mind. You can’t win the race if the parts don’t hold up. What has that got to do with stretched out, slammed to the ground, phat tire custom sportbikes? Everything…but it is still a mater of choice on why you built that one of a kind custom bike. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a place for Jackshaft swingarms running 330-360 tires. It is about the only choice you have if you really want to go BIG. You just have to remember the nature of the beast, the bigger tire you go, the more weight you are going to have and the handling characteristics are going out the window. O.S.D. has really been around for about 35 years in the drag racing world. It was the only way to accommodate the big car tire bikes without adding a lot of weight. Roaring Toyz took the idea and refined it as they do with everything at the shop. It still goes back to the opening statement, “Motorcycles are made to be ridden and ridden hard”. You may not have ever ridden a big tire bike utilizing the jackshaft swingarm, so let me enlighten you with some facts. Jackshaft swingarms use 2 chains to get the power to the rear sprocket. The first chain is very short and has little slack in it. The chain gets very hot. The jackshaft has 2 sprockets on it that are always under extreme pressure and tension. You will be changing jackshafts and bearings if you ride the bike hard and long. Another characteristic is throttle control. On and off the throttle can seem like you are pulling a trailer or someone just threw out the boat anchor when you come to a stop light. Jackshaft swingarms are heavy. Let’s just say it, big tire jackshaft bikes for cruising up and down Main Street, but I wouldn’t take them on a long trip! It’s all about choice though because they are about as badass as they come! When you talk to Robert Fisher about O.S.D., he gets a glimmer in his eye and starts talking about it likes it a brand new baby boy that just came into his family…he is proud of it. It has taken a lot of R&D, trial and error and watching the little details that has made this such a great product. He just doesn’t cut any corners. “What can I say; the O.S.D. has put the drivability back into the big tire bikes! #hardrider #hardridermotorcycle #hardtalk #hardtalknews #motorcycle #motorcycles hardridermotorcycle.com

The Fall of Bud Light: What Went Wrong?

This video explains so well what happened at Budd Light and Target in great depth. This is a must watch. Banks and Human Rights groups are controlling...these strange issues that are happening. ESG and BlackRock are taking control of our families. #hardtalk #hardtalknews

Stairway to Heaven - Heart Tribute

 Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven - HEART tribute

https://youtu.be/og37QV7f8qE

Arguably the single greatest moment in rock and roll history. Utterly poignant watching Robert tear up at the seemingly sudden realization that he and L.Z. did something uniquely great with this song and with their unparalleled careers. This rendition by Heart and the stage band and singers is singularly remarkable.

One of the most incredible voices I’ve ever heard.

Harley Davidson WOKE Board EXPOSED!

Harley Davidson is the latest company to garner backlash for supposedly going woke. The American motorcycle company became subject to controversy after their recent collaboration with now-infamous beer giant Budweiser. New Budweiser cans were released last week to celebrate the bike company’s 120th anniversary. Netizens have since taken to the internet to troll the two organizations relentlessly.

Budweiser and its parent company, Anheuser Busch, has been making headlines in recent weeks following their collaboration with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Bud Light released exclusive cans to celebrate the media personality completing “365 days of girlhood.” The company’s conservative customer base was outraged and flooded the internet with transphobic tweets. They soon announced that they were boycotting the company.

After facing the internet’s wrath, it seems like Budweiser was ready to make their comeback. Their latest cans which were made in collaboration with Harley Davidson feature phrases like “Kings of our Craft” and “Brewed and built in the USA.”

The advertisement featured a man working on his Harley bike and drinking the beer. The voiceover in the video said:

“The greatest legacies are built with grit and resilience. One detail at a time. Limited edition Budweiser- Harley Davidson cans for those who give everything to their craft. This Bud’s for you.”

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Woke Bud Light Can NOT recover from boycott!

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Bernard-Henri Lévy vs. Aleksandr Dugin

Bernard-Henri Lévy vs. Aleksandr Dugin Nexus Symposium #hardtalk #hardtalknews

Tims Mississauga Meetup

 Friday May 5, 2023 at Tim's at Dundas St and HWY 403. Normally this group would be there on Thursday for the regular bike nite...but the weather was so good on Friday that was the day. Seemed like there were over 50 or more motorcycles. You are looking at just one group. there were pockets of groups throughout the parking lot. If you live in the Mississauga area, this is the place to be Thursdays after 6pm

A Really Good Motorcycle Repair

 With John Anger at Kilbride Motorcycle in Kilbride Ontario southwest of Campbellville. You want hands on first class mechanical wrenching with a ton of experience, this is the place to go. Check out John's restored and racing motorcycles. kilbridemotorcycle.com. Brought to you by hardridermotorcycle.com and hardtalknews.com #hardrider #hardridermotorcycle #motorcycle #motorcycles

Here's Whats Going On in the World....

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