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Supersport Motorcycle Death Rates

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), just released a study of insurance losses among the various classes of motorcycles and it's not good. Of special note is the death rate among what the IIHS calls "supersport motorcycles" or what we might term racer replicas, which was pegged at 22.5 deaths per 10,000 registered motorcycles. The next nearest rate was 10.7 among … [Read more...]

NHTSA Examines Imported Motor Vehicle Parts

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What happens when a foreign company simply refuses to recall unsafe motor vehicle parts or equipment? The NHTSA began thinking about that problem in light of recent events. Last month, a recall was initiated for tires manufactured by Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co., China's second-largest tire maker. Hangzhou exports tires to FTS (Foreign Tire Sales), a New Jersey company, … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Recalls – Moto Guzzi

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The NHTSA has issued a couple of Moto Guzzi recalls you should be aware of. Not a lot of motorcycles involved but certainly worth noting if you are an owner. Manufacturer: Moto Guzzi Model Year: 2006, 2007 Models affected: Griso NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V252000 Potential Units Affected: 232 Problem: On certain motorcycles, a fuel pump hose may swell and change … [Read more...]

Michelin Pilot Power Motorcycle Tire Recall

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If you have a set of Michelin Pilot Power motorcycle tires, listen up. Michelin announced it is recalling a total of 19,924 motorcycle tires in the United States and Canada for two front tire models: Michelin Pilot Power 2CT 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Pilot Power 120/70 ZR 17 Both are labeled "MADE IN FRANCE" The tires also are marked with the Department of Transportation … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Recalls – Keeping You Informed

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Motorcycle recalls are not very well publicized. If a recall affects many thousands of motorcycles or if the problem could lead to catastrophic consequences, then you'll hear about it everywhere, but for many of the more routine variety, they can slip right by without an owner ever noticing. If your motorcycle is fairly new, dealers or manufacturers will usually find you but … [Read more...]

360 Brake by Baldwin Wilson Development Corporation

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Here's another interesting take on motorcycle brakes that give you an almost unobstructed view of your wheels while still providing excellent stopping power. Called the 360 Brake from Baldwin Wilson Development Corporation, they work on the same principle as a clutch and pressure plate, in this case two full circumference brake pads squeeze the rotor and all parts fit inside a … [Read more...]