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Kawasaki KLX250T9F and KLX250T9FL Recall

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Kawasaki has issued a recall for 1,393 KLX250T9F and KLX250T9FL motorcycles, model year 2009. Read the details below to see if you are affected. Manufacturer: Kawasaki Model Year: 2009 Models affected: KLX250T9F, KLX250T9FL NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V228000 Potential Units Affected: 1393 Production Dates: January 8, 2008 - April 4, 2008 Problem: Kawasaki is recalling … [Read more...]

Kawasaki Ninja ZX14 Recall

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Kawasaki has issued a recall for the Ninja ZX14, model years 2006 and 2007. No production dates or VIN numbers are specified, nor is the number of units affected. Read the details below. Manufacturer: Kawasaki Model Year: 2006, 2007 Models affected: ZX14 NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V222000 Potential Units Affected: Not Specified Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain … [Read more...]

GB1200R British-Style Custom Sportster

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Brian Laine loved the idea of a low-vibration, long-distance Harley Sportster, so when the rubber-mount model appeared in 2004, he bought one. But Laine decided a few styling cues drawn from his collection of British bikes would set his XR1200R apart from the crowd. The result is a subtle custom the Arlington, Wash. native calls the GB1200R. Mechanics are all stock, but … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Sportster Powered Ford Model T

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The combinations are endless, take a motorcycle engine, drop it into a car and off you go, like this 1923 Model T with a Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster engine for power. I'm guessing it has more horsepower than the original engine by a fair margin plus the unmistakable V-twin sound. The Model T uses the Sportser's original transmission plus an electric reverse. The owner … [Read more...]

Honda 125cc Inline 4 Cylinder Monkey Bike

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The little Honda Monkey bikes, the 50cc Z series mini bikes, are pretty popular in some countries. Some fans of the little guy really engineer very nifty modifications, like this 125cc inline 4 cylinder engine for instance. It's so small it looks like a model but it's a real engine and sounds great! Not a lot of detail on their website but very, very cool. Thanks for the … [Read more...]