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2008 2009 Kawasaki KL650E Wiring Recall

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Kawasaki has issued a recall for 2008-2009 Kawasaki KL650E motorcycles for a problem with the wiring harness. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA Model Year: 2008-2009 Models affected: Kawasaki KL650E8F/L, KL650E9F/L NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V062000 Problem: Kawasaki is recalling model year 2008-2009 KLR 650 (KL650E8F/L, KL650E9F/L) … [Read more...]

2008 2009 Kawasaki KL650E Muffler Bolt Recall

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Kawasaki has issued a recall for 2008-2009 Kawasaki KL650E motorcycles for a problem with the muffler mounting bolts. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA Model Year: 2008-2009 Models affected: Kawasaki KL650E8F/L, KL650E9F/L NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V059000 Potential Units Affected: 16500 Problem: Kawasaki is recalling model year … [Read more...]

Scorpion Prodigy Suzuki Powered 3 Wheeler

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The number of 3 wheelers powered by motorcycle engines has grown with the introduction of the Scorpion Prodigy by Scorpion Motorsports. The fiberglass bodied reverse trike comes in 3 flavors, the GSX-R 600cc Prodigy P6 , the GSX-R 1000cc P10 and the Hayabusa 1300cc P13. All engines are carefully checked used units, though the P13 can be ordered with a new Hayabusa crate … [Read more...]

Lead Laws, Motorcycles, Clothing, Books and Toys

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Many emails ( a LOT! ) have been coming in to The Kneeslider asking why I have not mentioned the issue of youth motorcycles and ATVs being essentially taken off the market due to the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The problem is, I don't know where to start. This incredibly far reaching law goes far beyond the children's off highway vehicle market, it affects … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Tax Deductions in Stimulus Package

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The stimulus bill was signed into law yesterday and among the late additions is an incentive which allows motorcycle buyers to deduct the sales and excise taxes on their 2009 tax return. How much a buyer benefits will depend on the taxes paid and their personal tax situation, it's not going to be an enormous incentive under any conditions. Motorcycle dealers counting on a … [Read more...]

Corbin Pacific – Motorcycle Seat Maker Up For Sale

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Corbin, probably one of the best known brands among motorcycle seat and accessory makers, is up for sale. Everyone knows the Corbin name, they make seats and a line of accessories for practically every make and model of motorcycle. Most of us have owned one or more of their seats, personally I've owned 3. This listing just came my way, the reason for sale is listed as … [Read more...]