Mission Motors has been refining the Mission One electric motorcycle in preparation for the TTXGP and they’ve added a full fairing to help with the expected high speeds of the TT course. Unlike many racetracks with lots of turns and shorter straights, the TT course allows a lot of high speed and wind resistance will [...]
May 2009
Honda has issued a recall for the 2008 CBR1000RR for a problem with a water pump hose clamp. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Model Year: 2008 Models affected: CBR1000RR NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V174000 Potential Units Affected: 12894 Problem: Honda is recalling 12,894 model year 2008 CBR1000RR motorcycles. A coolant [...]
Ducati has issued a recall for a number of models from 2009 and Streetfighters from 2010 for problems of fuel leakage from the fuel line at the injector. Please read the details below for specific models and years. Manufacturer: Ducati North America Models affected: 2009 Ducati 1098R 2009 Ducati 1198 2009 Ducati 1198S 2009 Ducati [...]
Got a note from Jason Wonder about his just completed Revolution-1 custom based around a V-Rod engine. It’s looks lighter and is lighter than a standard V-Rod, coming in at 460 pounds wet. The custom hardtail frame mounts a suspended seat at 28 1/2 inches on a 67 inch wheelbase. The engine is basically stock [...]
