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BMW K1300 GT – K1300 S Handlebar Switch Recall

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BMW has issued a recall for 2009 BMW K1300 GT and K1300 S motorcycles for a problem with handlebar switches. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: BMW of North America Model Year: 2009 Models affected: K1300 GT, K1300 S NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V384000 Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 motorcycles. The switches on the handlebars for both the … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Traction Control on the Street – The Technology Keeps Coming

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You can buy a Ducati 1098R with traction control and it's the kind of bike where you might expect it to appear, hit the hammer hard exiting a corner and the computer keeps you hooked up. Very nice, race oriented tech available on the street. So along comes Kawasaki, with their 2010 Concours 14, offering their ABS equipped model with traction control. Does a non-race oriented … [Read more...]

Triumph Sprint ST 1050 Rear Suspension Recall

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Triumph is recalling Sprint ST 1050 motorcycles for a problem with corrosion of the rear drag link assembly. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America Ltd Models affected: Sprint ST 1050 Model Years: 2005-2009 NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V378000 Potential Units Affected: 2849 Problem: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2005 … [Read more...]

Texting Drivers and Other Motorcycle Road Hazards

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Yesterday there was a lot of news about the dangers of texting while driving. I know, you're shocked. Amid all of the stories about how dangerous it is to ride a motorcycle you never read "Motorcyclist Crashes While Texting" or "Motorcyclist Rides into Crowd While on Cellphone." You don't see it because it doesn't happen. Why do drivers continue doing something so obviously … [Read more...]

2010 Ducati F1098S Streetfighter Recall

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Ducati has issued a recall for 2010 F1098S Streetfighters for a problem with a loose ground screw in the ECU. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Ducati North America Models affected: 2010 Ducati F1098S Streetfighter NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V365000 Potential Units Affected: 247 Problem: Ducati is recalling model year 2010 F1098S Streetfighter … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Crash Tech on National Geographic

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This looks interesting, Dylan Weiss, who put together the Twist the Throttle series, has another show, Motorcycle Crash Tech, that will premiere tomorrow, September 17th, 2009 on The National Geographic Channel at 9PM eastern time. It shows how motorcycle racing has made riding safer in the last 10 or 15 years with advances like high tech riding suits and slipper clutches. Neil … [Read more...]