Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - August 6-12, 2012

Each year, hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists head toward what many feel is the motorcycling mecca of the world, Sturgis, and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota takes place this year August 6-12.

Check out my article on this great motorcycle rally. See if you can see me waving in the picture when I attended the 1993 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. I really need to go back to this great rally. How about you?

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - misty

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See an encore picture of misty's 2003 Suzuki Volusia 805cc under Women on Motorcycles. There are no Men on Motorcycles, Trikes Only or Bikes Only this week. We are providing an encore Women on Motorcycles picture this week since we really want to encourage women riders to send in their pictures showing them with their motorcycle. Send your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Motorcycles in the Air in Slow Motion

Here's some fun video taken from toy helicopters of motorcycles in the air. It's also in slow motion. Take a look.

Kawasaki Recalls Concours 14 for Brake Problem

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles.

Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag.

13289 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - Pauline

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See an encore picture of Pauline's 2009 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe under Women on Motorcycles. There are no Men on Motorcycles, Trikes Only or Bikes Only this week. We are providing an encore Women on Motorcycles picture this week since we really want to encourage women riders to send in their pictures showing them with their motorcycle. Send your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Lady Doctor Runs Motorcycles-Only Motel in Texas

Here's a video about a woman who has a PhD in business who decided to own and operate a motel in Texas for motorcyclists only - no cars allowed. She's doing well. Take a look.

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - Gary

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See a picture of Gary's Custom Motorcycle (Z1 Engine/AMEN Frame) under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles, or Trikes Only this week. Send your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Campagna Motors Recalls 2011-2012 V13R for Seat Belt Problem

Campagna Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 V13R three wheel vehicles manufactured from August 2010 through June 2012.

The seat belt buckle assembly on the vehicle chassis may have been installed improperly. The hardware used to install the buckle on the chassis may have been reversed.

67 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2012 Motorcycles for Battery Problem

Zero Motorcycles, INC. is recalling certain model year 2012 S, DS, X, XU, and XU-LSM motorcycles.

Insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.

254 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Picture of the Week - Vixen

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See an encore picture of Vixen's 2008 Suzuki Boulevard S50 (VS800) under Women on Motorcycles. There are no Men on Motorcycles, Trikes Only or Bikes Only this week. We are providing an encore Women on Motorcycles picture this week since we really want to encourage women riders to send in their pictures showing them with their motorcycle. Send your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2011-2012 Motorcycles for Faulty Brake Light Switch

Zero Motorcycles, INC. is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S, XU, and DS motorcycles, model year 2011 MXD, and XD motorcycles and 2012 X motorcycles.

The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs.

450 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.