June 2007

Michelin Pilot Power Motorcycle Tire Recall

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 6/23/2007

in Motorcycle Recalls, Motorcycle Safety

If you have a set of Michelin Pilot Power motorcycle tires, listen up. Michelin announced it is recalling a total of 19,924 motorcycle tires in the United States and Canada for two front tire models: Michelin Pilot Power 2CT 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Pilot Power 120/70 ZR 17 Both are labeled “MADE IN FRANCE” The [...]

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Black Denim Street Bob Custom

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 6/22/2007

in Motorcycle Builders, Motorcycle Design

Flipping through the pages of the July issue of Barnett’s Magazine I spotted this Black Denim Street Bob custom built by David Neu of ASI Customs of Racine, Wisconsin. He took a Harley Davidson Street Bob and made some changes which I think turn it into a great looking bike, designed for a more leisurely [...]

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Yamaha Virago Waterbike

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 6/21/2007

in Alternative thinking, Motorcycle Builders, Workshop & Tools

A lot of motorcycle riders like water sports along with motorcycling and warm weather can bring up a tough question, should I go riding or out on my boat? Well, James Garlitz had the same problem and decided to do something about it, he put together a waterbike. Starting with a 1985 Yamaha Virago, he [...]

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Motorcycle Recalls – Keeping You Informed

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 6/21/2007

in Motorcycle Recalls, Motorcycle Safety

Motorcycle recalls are not very well publicized. If a recall affects many thousands of motorcycles or if the problem could lead to catastrophic consequences, then you’ll hear about it everywhere, but for many of the more routine variety, they can slip right by without an owner ever noticing. If your motorcycle is fairly new, dealers [...]

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