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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...]

2008 Honda CBR1000RR Hose Clamp Recall

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Honda has issued a recall for the 2008 CBR1000RR for a problem with a water pump hose clamp. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Model Year: 2008 Models affected: CBR1000RR NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V174000 Potential Units Affected: 12894 Problem: Honda is recalling 12,894 model year 2008 CBR1000RR motorcycles. A coolant hose … [Read more...]

2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR Wiring Harness Recall

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Ducati has issued a recall for 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR motorcycles for a main wiring harness problem. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Ducati Model Year: 2008 Models affected: Desmosedici RR NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V160000 Potential Units Affected: 396 Problem: Ducati is recalling 396 model year 2008 Desmosedici RR motorcycles. The main wiring … [Read more...]

2009 Ducati Monster 696 Wiring Harness Recall

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Ducati has issued a recall for the 2009 Monster 696 for a problem with the main wiring harness. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Ducati North America Model Year: 2009 Models affected: Monster 696 NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V142000 Potential Units Affected: 1755 Problem: Ducati is recalling 1,755 model year 2009 Monster 696 motorcycles. The main wiring … [Read more...]