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Saturday, December 30, 2017

Ducati Recalls 2015-2018 1299 Motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL), Monster 1200 Motorcycles (including S and R), Multistrada Motorcycles (including S and PP), and Panigale R, and XDiavel S Motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer Motorcycles. These Motorcycles Are Equipped With Brembo Front Brake Master Cylinders That May Fail.

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), and Panigale R, and XDiavel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer motorcycles.

These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

8,000 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, December 29, 2017

Aprilia Recalls 2016-2017 Aprilia RSV4 1000 Motorcycles (including RR, Factory Superpole, and RF Superpole), and 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Motorcycles (including RR and Factory Superpole). These Motorcycles Are Equipped With Brembo Front Brake Master Cylinders That May Fail.

Piaggio Group Americas. Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Aprilia RSV4 1000 motorcycles (including RR, Factory Superpole, and RF Superpole), and 2017 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 motorcycles (including RR and Factory Superpole).

These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

1,856 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Honda Recalls 2010, 2016-2017 VT1300CX Fury Motorcycles That Received a Replacement Fuel Tank Since the Fuel Tank May Be Missing Welds Around the Mounting Bracket

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda VT1300CX Fury motorcycles and 2010 and 2016 Honda VT1300CX Fury motorcycles that received a replacement fuel tank.

The fuel tank may be missing welds around the mounting bracket.

If the welds are missing, the mounting bracket can separate from the tank

20 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to The Cabin, Freehold, NJ on December 17, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the eighth motorcycle run of the 2017-2018 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to The Cabin, Freehold, NJ, on December 17, 2017. This was also our annual Christmas Toy Run.

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Kawasaki Recalls 2017-2018 Z125 PRO & PRO KRT Motorcycles For an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) That May Have an Improper Setting For the Fuel Injection

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Z125 PRO & PRO KRT Edition motorcycles, models BR125JHF and BR125JJF.

The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have an improper setting for the fuel injection, allowing the engine to stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

9,914 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

MV Agusta Recalls 2017 Brutale 800 Dragster RR Motorcycles For Spokes On the Rear Wheel That May Loosen

MV Agusta USA, LLC (MV Agusta) is recalling certain 2017 Brutale 800 Dragster RR motorcycles.

The spokes on the rear wheel may loosen, potentially affecting the motorcycle's handling.

If the handling is compromised from the loose spokes on the rear wheel, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

45 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Zero Recalls 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 Motorcycles Since the Information On the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label May Indicate the Wrong Model Year

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2018 S ZF13.0, S ZF7.2, SR ZF14.4, DS ZF13.0, DSR ZF14.4, FX ZF7.2, and FXS ZF7.2 motorcycles.

The information on the Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label may indicate the wrong model year. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

If the affected 2018 motorcycles are ever subject to a recall, the owner may not realize the safety risk because of the misstated model year.

36 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Montgomeryville, PA, on December 3, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the sixth motorcycle run of the 2017-2018 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Montgomeryville, PA, on December 3, 2017.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Triumph Recalls 2016-2017 Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S Motorcycles for a Wire In the Charging System That May Rub Against a Bracket For the ABS Modulator, Potentially Resulting In an Electrical Short

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S motorcycles.

A wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator, potentially resulting in an electrical short.

An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

541 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, on November 26, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the fifth motorcycle run of the 2017-2018 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Hillbilly Hall, Hopewell, NJ, on November 26, 2017.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Silverstone Recalls Ride Eazy Trimless Motorcycle Helmets. These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle Crash.

Silverstone Associates LLC (Silverstone) is recalling certain Ride Eazy Trimless helmets in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

620 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Honda Recalls 2017 Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP Motorcycles. There May Be a Gap Between the Fuel Tank Cap Seal and the Fuel Filler Neck Which Can Allow Water To Enter the Fuel Tank.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP motorcycles.

There may be a gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck which can allow water to enter the fuel tank.

If water enters the gas tank, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

2,443 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ on November 19, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the fourth motorcycle run of the 2017-2018 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ on November 19, 2017.

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Indian Motorcycles Recalls 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse Motorcycles For Incorrectly Installed European-market Halogen Headlight Assembly Instead of Assembly Meant For the US-market

Indian Motorcycles Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chief, Chief Classic, Chief Dark Horse, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Chieftain Classic, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited, Springfield, and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles.

These motorcycles may be equipped with a European-market, not US-market, halogen headlight assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The light output from the incorrect headlight can affect the motorcycle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

2,096 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, on November 5, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the second motorcycle run of the 2017-2018 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, on November 5, 2017.

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Polaris Recalls 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball Motorcycles For Engine Misfires That May Result In Heat From the Catalytic Converter Melting the Rear Brake Line and Nearby Wiring

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles.

If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.

A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

26,182 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Run to Cape May, NJ on October 29, 2017

Check out pictures of the first motorcycle run of the 2017-2018 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cape May, NJ on October 29, 2017.

Friday, October 6, 2017

BMW Recalls 2014-2016 F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R Motorcycles Since the Rear Side Reflex Reflectors On These Vehicles May Not Be Properly Visible

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2016 F800 GT and 2015-2016 F800 R motorcycles.

The rear side reflex reflectors on these vehicles may not be properly visible in certain traffic conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

1,478 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, September 22, 2017

BMW Recalls Accessory Turn Signals Manufactured For 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles Since These Accessory Turn Signals May Be Insufficiently Visible To Other Drivers

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles.

As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

9,000 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

BMW Recalls 2014-2017 R nine T Motorcycles Since Bolts That Connect the Right-Side Swingarm Pivot Pin To the Frame May Loosen

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R NINE T motorcycles.

The bolts that connect the right-side swingarm pivot pin to the frame may loosen.

If the right-side pivot pin loosens, the handling and stability of the motorcycle may be affected, increase the risk of a crash.

3,368 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

BMW Recalls 2017 C650GT and C Evolution Scooters For Front Rims That May Not Be Marked With the Required Rim Type and the DOT Designation

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW C650 GT and BMW C Evolution scooters for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and rims-other than passenger cars." The front rims may not be marked with the required rim type and the DOT designation.

37 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, August 11, 2017

BMW Recalls 2014-2017 R1200RT Police Motorcycles Since Brake Lights On These Motorcycles May Not Illuminate When the Brakes Are Applied

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 R1200RT Police motorcycles.

While being used in a special operating mode, the brake lights on these motorcycles may not illuminate when the brakes are applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the brake light does not illuminate, other drivers may not know that the motorcycle is stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

911 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

BMW Recalls 2013-2017 R1200GS, F800R and F800GT Motorcycles, 2014-2017 R1200GS Adventure Motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR Motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS Motorcycles Equipped With Optional Aluminum Luggage Cases, Since They May Have Rear Reflex Reflectors That Are Partially Blocked

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 R1200GS, F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2017 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS motorcycles.

When equipped with the optional aluminum luggage cases, the rear reflex reflectors may be partially blocked. The aluminum case mounts for the R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure may also partially block the reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If the rear reflex reflectors are obscured from view, it can increase the risk of a crash.

29,281 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) Recalls 2015-2017 Fly 150 3V ie Motorcycles Since the Front Brake Disc Mounting Screws May Loosen and Contact the Brake Caliper Holding Plate or the Fork Leg

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Piaggio Fly 150 3V ie scooters.

The front brake disc mounting screws may loosen and contact the brake caliper holding plate or the fork leg.

If a screw loosens and contacts the caliper holding plate or the fork leg, the front wheel may suddenly lock up, increasing the risk of crash.

382 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) Recalls 2018 Liberty 50 iGet 3V Motorcycles Since the Nut That Holds the Rear Swing Arm to the Frame May Loosen Allowing the Swing Arm to Move Out of Position

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2018 Liberty 50 iGet 3V scooters.

The nut that holds the rear swing arm to the frame may loosen allowing the swing arm to move out of position.

The shifting swing arm may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

180 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, July 28, 2017

Kawasaki Recalls 2017 Versys-X 300 Motorcycles For A Loose Tail/Brake Light Socket That May Allow the Bulb to Fall Out

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2017 Versys-X 300 motorcycles.

A loose tail/brake light socket may allow the bulb to fall out.

Without a working tail/brake light, there is an increased risk of a crash.

1,888 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Triumph Recalls 2017-2018 Street Cup Motorcycles For a Wiring Harness For the Hazard Warning Lights That May Be Pulled and Strained During Normal Steering Action

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Triumph Street Cup motorcycles.

The wiring harness for the hazard warning lights may be pulled and strained during normal steering action.

The pulled wires may cause the wires to pull loose from the connector resulting in a loss of the hazard warning lights, reducing the motorcycles visibility when hazard warning lights are wanted, increasing the risk of a crash.

635 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Zero Recalls 2017 DSP ZF13.0, S ZF6.5, S ZF13.0, and SR ZF13.0 Motorcycles Since the Turn Signal Flasher May Not Change Its Flash Rate to Alert the Operator in the Event That a Turn Signal Stops Working

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S ZF6.5, S ZF13.0, DSP ZF13.0, and SR ZF13.0 motorcycles.

In the event that a turn signal stops working, the turn signal flasher may not change its flash rate to alert the operator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

If motorcycle is operated without knowing that a turn signal is not working, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

10 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

BMW Recalls 2014-2017 R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure Motorcycles Since the Motorcycle Fixed Fork Tube May Separate From the Pressed In Seal Plug That Secures the Tube to the Upper Triple Clamp

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 BMW R1200GS and BMW R1200GS Adventure motorcycles.

The motorcycle fixed fork tube may separate from the pressed in seal plug that secures the tube to the upper triple clamp.

If the fork tube detaches from the sealing plug, the handling and stability of the motorcycle will be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

14,626 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Yamaha Recalls 2017 YZFR3 Motorcycles Intended For the US Market That May Have Been Manufactured With a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles.

The affected motorcycles, intended for the US market, may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall.

40 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) Recalls 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke Motorcycles For a Fuel Leak From the Filler Cap Area Of the Fuel Tank

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles.

The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.

718 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) Recalls 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer 750, V7 III Stone 750, V7 III Special 750, and 2016-2017 V9 Bobber, V9 Roamer Motorcycles. The Front ABS Brake Hose May Rub Against the Engine's Secondary Air System Connection, Possibly Resulting In a Brake Fluid Leak

Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain 2017 Moto Guzzi V7 III Racer 750, V7 III Stone 750, V7 III Special 750, and 2016-2017 V9 Bobber, V9 Roamer motorcycles.

The front ABS brake hose may rub against the engine's secondary air system connection, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

1,139 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, June 9, 2017

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) Recalls 2015-2017 Slingshot Vehicles. The Replacement Swingarms From Previous Remedy of NHTSA Recall Number 16V-255 May Have Been Installed Without the Sealing Grommets Installed, Potentially Resulting In Road Debris Contaminating the Rear Wheel Speed Sensor

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles.

The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.

Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.

8,962 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, June 2, 2017

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2017 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) Motorcycles Since a Clamp Used To Secure an Engine Oil Cooler Line May Have Been Improperly Installed

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles.

In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed.

The incorrectly installed clamp may result in the engine oil cooler line detaching, causing a sudden loss of oil, potentially into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

45,589 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Rolling Thunder XXX

I had never been able to ride in Rolling Thunder® but wanted to. My late wife Jane cornered a forum member, Spanky, at the 2004 BuRP Forum rally. He's a former Marine pilot who had been part of Rolling Thunder® for a few years. He invited us to come on down and be part of Rolling Thunder® XVIII.

Jane and I both rode our motorcycle trikes in Washington D.C. on Memorial Day, 2005 with Rolling Thunder, along with several members of the Motorcycle Views forum. Here's that story. I'm sure that Rolling Thunder® XXX will not be too different from my story of 12 years ago except there may be more security.

Friday, May 26, 2017

Daytona Helmets International (Daytona) Recalls Skull Cap D1, D3, and D6 Helmets Since They May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle Crash

Daytona Helmets International (Daytona) is recalling certain Skull Cap D1, D3 and D6 Helmets in sizes 3XS through 4XL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing their risk of injury.

2,454 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) Recalls 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT Motorcycles Since the Headlight May Shine Too High When On the Low Beam Setting

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles.

Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."

If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

94 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour End of the Season Get-Together at Pic-A-Lilli Inn on May 6, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the Polar Bear Grand Tour End of the Season Get-Together at Pic-A-Lilli Inn on May 6, 2017.

Ducati Recalls 2016-2017 Multistrada Enduro Motorcycles Since the Rear Shock Absorber Lower Shock-end Eyelet May Crack and Possibly Detach From the Swingarm

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles.

The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.

If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

568 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ on April 30, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the 24th motorcycle run of the 2016-2017 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ on April 30, 2017.

Monday, April 24, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Cheeburger Cheeburger, Easton, PA on April 23, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the 23rd motorcycle run of the 2016-2017 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cheeburger Cheeburger, Easton, PA on April 23, 2017.

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Yamaha Recalls 2015-2017 FJ09, FZ09, and XSR900 Motorcycles Since the Lower Handlebar Holder May Loosen Due To a Painting Issue and an Inadequate Application Of the Thread-locking Agent

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2017 FJ-09, FZ-09, and XSR900 motorcycles.

The lower handlebar holder may loosen due to a painting issue and the inadequate application of the thread-locking agent.

If the handlebars are not properly secured to the motorcycle, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

22,433 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

KTM Recalls 2016-2017 1290 Super Duke GT Motorcycles For Fuel Hose That Can Develop Small Holes or Cracks, Potentially Causing a Fuel Leak

KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT motorcycles.

The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

487 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Monday, March 27, 2017

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Strategic Sports Recalls Zox Nano Motorcycle Helmets Since They May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Secondary Head Impact

Strategic Sports, Ltd. (Strategic Sports) is recalling certain Zox Nano Helmets sizes XL through XXXXXL.

These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a secondary head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

In the event of a crash where the rider hits the helmet twice in the same spot, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing the risk of injury.

828 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Polaris Recalls 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three Of the Bolted Connections Between the Steering and the Front Suspension May Have Been Insufficiently Tightened, Possibly Resulting In a Reduction Of Steering and/or Front Suspension Performance

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles.

Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.

Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

254 units are affected.

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Tegol, Inc. Recalls Outlaw V-5 Motorcycle Helmets. These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact and May Not Stay Secured To Head During a Motorcycle Crash

Tegol, Inc. (Tegol) is recalling certain Outlaw V-5 Series helmets, in all sizes.

These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Additionally, the helmets may not stay secured to head during a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

11,487 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2017 DS, FXS, and S Motorcycles For Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) That May Have the Wrong Vehicle Model Information

Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S, DS, and FXS motorcycles.

The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may have the wrong vehicle model information, possibly causing the ABS to function improperly.

If the ABS does not function properly in a braking event, there is an increased risk of a crash.

61 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

H&H Sports Protection Recalls TORC T-55 V2 Low Profile Half Helmets That May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact and May Not Stay Secured To Head During a Motorcycle Crash

H&H Sports Protection (H&H) is recalling certain TORC T-55 V2 low profile half helmets, sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.

These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Additionally, the helmets may not stay secured to head during a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

7,506 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Friday, March 3, 2017

Yamaha Recalls 2015-2016 YZF-R3 Motorcycles. Water Can Enter and Corrode the Ignition Switch Resulting In an Unexpected Engine Stall.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles.

Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

14,320 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Yamaha Recalls 2015-2016 YZF-R3 Motorcycles For Engine Vibration That Can Cause the Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket To Contact the Fuel Tank, Which Over Time, May Result In the Tank Leaking Fuel

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles.

In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.

A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

14,320 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Monday, February 20, 2017

Monday, February 13, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to O'Connor's American Bar & Grill, Easthampton TWP, NJ, on February 12, 2017

Check out pictures and a video of the 14th motorcycle run of the 2016-2017 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to O'Connor's American Bar & Grill, Easthampton TWP, NJ, on February 12, 2017.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Triumph Recalls Triumph S 4 Alarm Kits and Immobilizers made by Datatool. This alarm was sold for aftermarket use on certain Trophy, Trophy SE, Tiger 1050, Daytona 675, Rocket III, Tiger 800, Tiger 900, Tiger 955, Daytona 600, Daytona 650, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint ST, Sprint RS, America 790, Daytona 955i, Speed Triple 955i, Thunderbird, Street Triple, Bonneville 865cc, Thruxton 865cc, Bonneville T100 865cc, America/Speedmaster, Speed Triple 1050i, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint GT 1050 ABS, Speed Triple, T100, Street Twin, T120, Thruxton/R and Tiger Explorer motorcycles. These alarms have an internal nickel hydride battery that may leak.

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain Triumph S 4 Alarm Kits and Immobilizers made by Datatool. This alarm was sold for aftermarket use on certain Trophy, Trophy SE, Tiger 1050, Daytona 675, Rocket III, Tiger 800, Tiger 900, Tiger 955, Daytona 600, Daytona 650, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint ST, Sprint RS, America 790, Daytona 955i, Speed Triple 955i, Thunderbird, Street Triple, Bonneville 865cc, Thruxton 865cc, Bonneville T100 865cc, America/Speedmaster, Speed Triple 1050i, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint GT 1050 ABS, Speed Triple, T100, Street Twin, T120, Thruxton/R and Tiger Explorer motorcycles.

These alarms have an internal nickel hydride battery that may leak.

The battery may leak onto the unprotected circuit board below it, possibly causing the engine to stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

225 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Franklin House Tavern, Schaefferstown, PA, on February 5, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the 13th motorcycle run of the 2016-2017 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Franklin House Tavern, Schaefferstown, PA, on February 5, 2017.

Monday, January 30, 2017

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Triumph Recalls 2016-2017 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black Motorcycles For Heated Hand Grips That May Expand and Cause the Throttle To Stick Open

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles.

During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.

If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

1,390 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

BMW Recalls 2016-2017 S1000RR and 2017 S1000R Motorcycles For a Bolt On the Rear Suspension Deflection Lever That May Loosen and Adversely Affect the Handling Of the Motorcycle

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured June 8, 2016, to November 16, 2016, and 2017 S 1000 R motorcycles manufactured on October 12, 2016.

One of the bolts on the rear suspension deflection lever may loosen and adversely affect the handling of the motorcycle.

If the bolt loosens and affects the motorcycle's handling, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

21 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to PIC-A-LILLI INN, Shamong, NJ, on January 22, 2017

Check out pictures and videos of the 11th motorcycle run of the 2016-2017 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to PIC-A-LILLI INN, Shamong, NJ, on January 22, 2017.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Honda Recalls 2006-2009, and 2012 Gold Wing GL1800 Motorcycles Equipped With Air Bags Since the Inflators May Rupture Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-term Exposure To Absolute Humidity and Temperature Cycling

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A."

Additionally, if not included in "Zone A," Honda is recalling certain 2006-2009 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B."

Additionally, if not included in Zone A or Zone B above, Honda is recalling certain 2006-2008 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.

882 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Monday, January 16, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY on January 15, 2017

Check out pictures and a video of the tenth motorcycle run of the 2016-2017 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Rhodes North Tavern, Sloatsburg, NY on January 15, 2017.
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Monday, January 9, 2017

Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to The Tilted Kilt in Monmouth Junction, NJ on January 8, 2017

Check out pictures of the ninth motorcycle run of the 2016-2017 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to The Tilted Kilt in Monmouth Junction, NJ on January 8, 2017. This also includes pictures of the Chilly Chili run held on January 1, 2017.