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Can-Am Spyder Roadster Recall

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Bombardier has issued a recall for a number of 2008 and 2009 Can Am Spyder Roadsters for a problem related to high steering effort under certain conditions when the vehicle is drifting. The description is a little vague and "appropriate components" will be replaced. I wonder what that means. I also wonder how much of this is related to riders getting accustomed to a new type … [Read more...]

Ducati 1098R 1198S F1098S Right Fork Recall

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Ducati has issued a recall for a number of models from 2009 for problems of possible cracking in the lower pinch bolt area of the right fork. Please read the details below for specific models and years. Manufacturer: Ducati North America Models affected: 2009 Ducati 1098R 2009 Ducati 1198S 2009 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter S NHTSA … [Read more...]

Mission One Testing and Packing for TTXGP

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Just got a note from Ed at Mission Motors about a new video that shows some last minute preparations and packing before they head off for the TTXGP. I can't get over how these bikes are looking like serious race bikes, not just nice for an electric motorcycle, I mean really serious motorcycles. Think about how far the guys at Mission Motors and all of the other teams have gone … [Read more...]

PulseJet Bicycle Continues to Evolve

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The first time we wrote about Robert Maddox was when he had a pulsejet bicycle for sale on eBay. It was a pretty interesting bit of work, a bit unusual, perhaps, but, everyone needs a hobby. It looks like Mr Maddox is very committed to this particular pastime because he keeps building bigger and better models and the latest is a dual jet version, still bicycle mounted but with … [Read more...]

California Drops Motorcycle Smog Check Proposal

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A few months ago, California State Senator Fran Pavley introduced legislation which would have required smog checks for all motorcycles of model year 2000 or newer, beginning in 2012. The proposal has been amended to authorize police officers to fine bikers who have removed catalytic converters but the smog test provision has been dropped after the senate objected. The senate … [Read more...]

Ural T – A New Retro Sidecar Rig from Ural

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Ural has been making retro sidecar rigs for years, based on a WWII era BMW, these outfits have a certain charm and appeal to a surprising number of enthusiasts who love the utilitarian machine. Well, they're introducing a new model, the Ural T, sort of the distilled essence of a Ural, a basic rig at a price of $9,999, that will get you into the world of adventure sidecar riding … [Read more...]