University Honda Yamaha of Seattle, Washington has gone out of business. First Honda dealer in the US, it was established in 1959 by Gilbert Eaton who ran it until 1967, it has twice changed hands, the current owner, Pete Wicken, has owned it outright since 1984. The site’s home page simply reads: We regretfully announce [...]
January 2009
Suzuki has initiated a safety improvement campaign, NOT a recall conducted under the safety act, in regards to a potential frame problem with the GSX-R1000. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: American Suzuki Motor Corporation Model Year: 2005-2006 Models affected: GSX-R1000 NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V022000 Potential Units Affected: 26082 Problem: American Suzuki is conducting a [...]
Harley Davidson has introduced the Iron 883, a blacked out Sportster in the Dark Custom series, an 883 much in the style of the popular Nightster. Looking for a smaller displacement Harley at a nice price point? How about an 883 for $7899? You get a brand new Harley Davidson that looks pretty cool, the [...]
The fourth quarter numbers are in and the economic troubles causing adjustments at all motorcycle manufacturers have hit Harley Davidson, as well. Harley Davidson fourth quarter net income dropped 58 percent. Worldwide retail sales of Harley’s motorcycles fell 13.1 percent, including a 19.6 percent drop in the United States. In response, Harley plans to cut [...]
