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Buell Blast Recall

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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 … [Read more...]

California Motorcyclists Training in Record Numbers

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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 the bad numbers but the MSF has … [Read more...]

American Ironhorse Liquidation Sale

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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 then it will be open to the general public. If you own an American … [Read more...]

Motion Pro Brake Lever Recall

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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 Pro, Inc. Models affected: Motion … [Read more...]

No Rules Buell 1125CR

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With our recent post on no rules racing and the current flap over Matt Mladin's crankshaft, I thought this new ad for the Buell 1125CR was appropriate. The words are on a scale from, "Follow the rules" to "Write your own." The Buell is positioned well into the "Write Your Own" side of the scale. Neat and very timely.   … [Read more...]