August 2008

Buell Blast Recall

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 8/29/2008

in Motorcycle Recalls

Buell has issued a recall for some 2007 and 2008 Buell Blasts. The fuel tank may deform under certain conditions, contacting the engine and causing a leak. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Buell Motorcycle Company Model Year: 2007-2008 Models affected: Blast NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V439000 Potential Units Affected: 1307 Problem: Buell is recalling 1,307 [...]

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California Motorcyclists Training in Record Numbers

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 8/28/2008

in Motorcycle Safety

Just last week, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation called for an accident causation study directed at motorcycles because of rising fatalities for bikers when all other vehicle types were getting safer. A lot of armchair analysis suggested the rising number of untrained new motorcyclists abandoning their cars due to fuel prices as a big reason for [...]

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American Ironhorse Liquidation Sale

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 8/27/2008

in Motorcycle Builders, Motorcycle Business

As we reported some months ago, American Ironhorse was purchased out of bankruptcy by Scott Meyers. It looks like there was a lot of excess inventory not needed for the production of new bikes and those parts are going on the block, $10 million dollars worth! The industry is getting first crack at it and [...]

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Motion Pro has issued a recall for brake levers designed to fit many Suzuki motorcycle models from 1999 to 2008. Please read the details below for a list of specific models. This recall only pertains to aftermarket Motion Pro brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on Suzuki motorcycles. Manufacturer: Motion [...]

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