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Motorcycle Anti Lock Brakes May Become Mandatory

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A report from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) discussing upcoming safety features for cars, also says the agency will decide by next year whether or not to make ABS a required feature on new motorcycles. According to the Detroit News: An insurance institute study showed that the rate of fatal crashes was 28 percent lower for motorcycles equipped … [Read more...]

2009 Royal Enfield Bullet Recall

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Classic Motorworks, USA has issued a recall for a number of unit construction 2009 Royal Enfield Bullets for a problem with galling on the clutch shaft. Please read below for further details. Manufacturer: Classic Motorworks Limited, USA Models affected: 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet Electra E-5 EFI 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Classic EFI 2009 Royal Enfield Bullet G5 … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson FLSTSB FXSTSSE2 FXSTSSE3 Brake Recall

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Harley Davidson has issued a recall for over 11 thousand FLSTSB FXSTSSE2 and FXSTSSE3 models for a problem with the brakes. Please read below for further details. Manufacturer: Harley Davidson Models affected: 2008-2009 FLSTSB 2008 FXSTSSE2 2009 FXSTSSE3 NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V211000 Potential Units Affected: 11005 Problem: Harley Davidson is recalling 11,005 … [Read more...]

BMW K1300 GT – K1300 S – Brake Fluid Foaming Recall

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BMW has issued a recall for 2009 BMW K1300 GT and K1300 S motorcycles for a problem with brake fluid foaming. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: BMW of North America Model Year: 2009 Models affected: K1300 GT, K1300 S NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V202000 Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 K1300 S and K1300 GT motorcycles manufactured between … [Read more...]

LegUp LandinGear for Harley Davidson Touring Bikes

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Shortly after we mentioned the project by the University of Minnesota students to design and build landing wheels for paraplegic riders, I got a note from Michael at GoodGuys Powersports who told me there is a similar product, called LegUp LandinGear, already available commercially for full size Harley Davidson touring bikes. It's a pushbutton and computer controlled assembly … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Landing Wheels for Paraplegic Rider

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Here's a project built by "Team Motorcycle," students at the University of Minnesota, they added landing wheels for a motorcycle that is coming to a stop, enabling a paraplegic to ride a two wheeler. Ryan sent me a note: The bike was designed for Scott Tyson, a paraplegic of 15 years following a motorcycle accident. Next weekend, Scott's friend Andrew Hightower (adviser … [Read more...]