A recent study indicates 30 percent of the population has a genetic variant that may contribute to bad driving. Bummer, I guess if you have it, you’re doomed to accidents and tickets for the rest of your life. Don’t become a rider or racer, you can’t possibly hit the big time so learn the bus [...]
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Motorcycle Safety
Ducati has issued a recall for 2009 1098R and 1198S and 2010 F1098 Streetfighter motorcycles for a problem with a fuel hose connection. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Models affected:
2009 1098R
2009 1198S
2010 F1098 Streetfighter
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V381000
Potential Units Affected: 753
Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 motorcycles. The fuel hose may become [...]
BMW has issued a recall for 2009 BMW K1300 GT and K1300 S motorcycles for a problem with handlebar switches. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: BMW of North America
Model Year: 2009
Models affected: K1300 GT, K1300 S
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V384000
Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both [...]
You can buy a Ducati 1098R with traction control and it’s the kind of bike where you might expect it to appear, hit the hammer hard exiting a corner and the computer keeps you hooked up. Very nice, race oriented tech available on the street. So along comes Kawasaki, with their 2010 Concours 14, offering [...]
Triumph is recalling Sprint ST 1050 motorcycles for a problem with corrosion of the rear drag link assembly. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd
Models affected: Sprint ST 1050
Model Years: 2005-2009
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V378000
Potential Units Affected: 2849
Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 Sprint ST 1050 motorcycles manufactured [...]
Yesterday there was a lot of news about the dangers of texting while driving. I know, you’re shocked. Amid all of the stories about how dangerous it is to ride a motorcycle you never read “Motorcyclist Crashes While Texting” or “Motorcyclist Rides into Crowd While on Cellphone.” You don’t see it because it doesn’t happen. [...]
Ducati has issued a recall for 2010 F1098S Streetfighters for a problem with a loose ground screw in the ECU. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Models affected: 2010 Ducati F1098S Streetfighter
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V365000
Potential Units Affected: 247
Problem: Ducati is recalling model year 2010 F1098S Streetfighter motorcycles. The electronic control unit [...]
This looks interesting, Dylan Weiss, who put together the Twist the Throttle series, has another show, Motorcycle Crash Tech, that will premiere tomorrow, September 17th, 2009 on The National Geographic Channel at 9PM eastern time. It shows how motorcycle racing has made riding safer in the last 10 or 15 years with advances like high [...]
