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BMW R1200 GS – R1200 GS Adventure Recall

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BMW has issued a recall for 2008 BMW R1200 GS and R1200 GS Adventure motorcycles for a problem with electrical system. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: BMW of North America Model Year: 2008 Models affected: R1200 GS, R1200 GS Adventure NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V129000 Problem: BMW is recalling model year 2008 R1200 GS and R1200 GS Adventure motorcycles. In … [Read more...]

Buell 1125R XB12R XB12SEG Front Brake Line Recall

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Buell has issued a recall for some 2008 1125R and 2009 XB12R and XB12SEG motorcycles for problems with front brake line positioning. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company Models affected: 2008 1125R 2009 XB12R XB12SEG NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V109000 Potential Units Affected: 3316 Problem: Buell Distribution Company is … [Read more...]

CPSC Recommends No Motorcycle Exemption

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The lead law which has virtually shut down the youth motorcycle and ATV industry will remain in effect unchanged if the Consumer Product Safety Commission has any say in the matter. For those who thought the CPSC might be scrambling to fix it after the effects became apparent, think again. The staff of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommending that the … [Read more...]

2008 BMW F800 GS Recall

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BMW has issued a recall for 2008 BMW F800 GS motorcycles for a problem with axle shaft wall thickness. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: BMW of North America Model Year: 2008 Models affected: F800 GS NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V088000 Problem: BMW is recalling model year 2008 F800 GS motorcycles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have been manufactured … [Read more...]

Precision Formation Motorcycle Riding

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With the plethora of riders now doing backflips and other crazy nonsense, a little precision riding seems so mundane, combined with the fact the display shown here is a group of Italian policemen in 1953, there couldn't possibly be anything worth watching, ... but then again, take a minute anyway and see what these guys do. It's actually very cool. Thanks for the tip, … [Read more...]

British Speed Limit Going Down to 50?

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This seems fairly absurd but, if this proposal goes through, it looks like our friends across the pond may be facing speed limits of 50 mph on most roads. 50 mph! The mind boggles. This is being done for revenue safety because of the carnage in the financial system on the roads. Those of you in the UK may wish to make your thoughts on this issue known by contacting the roads … [Read more...]