Buell has issued a recall for the 2009 XB12SS motorcycle for problems with front brake line positioning. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company
Models affected: 2009 XB12SS
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V347000
Potential Units Affected: 405
Problem: Buell is recalling model year 2009 XB12SS motorcycles. The front brake line may contact the front tire. This contact [...]
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Motorcycle Safety
AFX has issued a recall for FX-28 helmets produced in December of 2007 for failing to comply with certain penetration testing requirements. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: AFX North America
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E052000
Potential Units Affected: 984
Problem: AFX is recalling certain model FX-28 motorcycle helmets, sizes XS, SM, and MD, manufactured during December 2007. [...]
BMW has issued a recall for 2006 to 2008 BMW R1200 GS motorcycles for a problem with a seal on the fuel pump control unit. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: BMW of North America
Model Year: 2006-2008
Models affected: R1200 GS
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V319000
Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 R1200 GS motorcycles [...]
An unplanned wheelie can catch you off guard, but, even when intentional, if it goes too far, it can result in some nasty bruises, road rash, or worse. With all of the stunt guys getting their wheels up, it seems everyone is a wheelie expert but you, even though the vast majority of riders, never [...]
Harley Davidson has issued a recall for FLTRSE3 CVO Road Glide models for a problem with a rear wheel accessory kit. Please read below for further details.
Manufacturer: Harley Davidson
Models affected: 2009 FLTRSE3
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V267000
Potential Units Affected: 1759
Problem: Harley Davidson is recalling 1,759 model year 2009 FLTRSE3 motorcycles equipped with blade rear wheel accessory [...]
BMW has issued a recall for 2007-2009 BMW R1200RT motorcycles for a problem with the front brakes. Please read the details below.
Manufacturer: BMW of North America
Model Year: 2007-2009
Models affected: R1200RT
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V256000
Problem: BMW is recalling model year 2007-2009 R1200RT motorcycles. Due to routing and assembly tolerances of the front brake lines, it is [...]
A report from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) discussing upcoming safety features for cars, also says the agency will decide by next year whether or not to make ABS a required feature on new motorcycles. According to the Detroit News:
An insurance institute study showed that the rate of fatal crashes was 28 percent [...]
Classic Motorworks, USA has issued a recall for a number of unit construction 2009 Royal Enfield Bullets for a problem with galling on the clutch shaft. Please read below for further details.
Manufacturer: Classic Motorworks Limited, USA
Models affected:
2009 Royal Enfield Bullet Electra E-5 EFI
2009 Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Classic EFI
2009 Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Deluxe [...]
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