tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31488509305004386442024-03-14T09:10:45.515-05:00Motorcycle Views BlogI rode for 10 years and then became the Motorcycles Guide at About.com for seven and one-half years. Now I'm on my own still writing articles and features about motorcycles. This blog presents my views on motorcycles.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.comBlogger1331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-38921164036172293232018-11-19T10:46:00.000-05:002018-11-19T11:24:17.461-05:00Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ on November 18, 2018Check out pictures and videos of the 4th motorcycle run of the 2018-2019 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to De Thomasi's East 5 Points Inn, Vineland, NJ, on November 18, 2018.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-2405570557281090912018-11-12T10:39:00.000-05:002018-11-12T10:39:01.834-05:00Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, on November 11, 2018Check out pictures and videos of the third motorcycle run of the 2018-2019 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to The Eagles, Bridgewater, NJ, on November 11, 2018.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-50364155161786602612018-11-05T12:07:00.000-05:002018-11-19T11:41:35.796-05:00Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, on November 4, 2018Check out pictures and videos of the second motorcycle run of the 2018-2019 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Irish Eyes Pub, Lewes, DE, on November 4, 2018.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-7841185650044190522018-10-30T11:41:00.000-05:002018-10-30T11:41:04.515-05:00Harley-Davidson Recalls 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-76857838704370441662018-10-28T19:38:00.000-05:002018-10-28T19:38:04.246-05:00Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run To Cape May V. F. W. in Cape May, N.J. on October 28, 2018Check out pictures and videos of the first motorcycle run of the 2018-2019 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to the Cape May V.F.W., Cape May, NJ, on October 28, 2018.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-72573708940262168482018-10-25T12:04:00.000-05:002018-10-25T12:04:19.918-05:00Suzuki Recalls 2017-2018 DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 Motorcycles. During Installation, the Fuel Pump O-Ring May Have Been Twisted, Reducing the Sealing Performance and Possibly Resulting In a Fuel Leak.Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles.
During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
6,928 units are affected.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-4446049092122946512018-10-25T10:51:00.000-05:002018-10-25T10:51:49.294-05:00Yamaha Recalls 2015-2018 SR400 Motorcycles. The Engine Oil Line Flare Nut May Be Insufficiently Tightened, Allowing Oil To Leak Onto the Rear Tire That Can Cause a Loss Of Control.Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles.
The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.
An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,902 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-35719874656553146502018-10-23T10:30:00.000-05:002018-10-23T10:30:25.638-05:00Yamaha Recalls 2012-2013 XTZ12 Super Tenere Motorcycles. A Gap May Develop In the Protective Sealant Where the Lead Wires Of the Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) and Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Connect To the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). This May Cause Corrosion On the Wires.Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles.
Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may cause corrosion on the wires, preventing the engine from returning to idle after Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-9431687466161938092018-10-05T10:45:00.000-05:002018-10-05T10:45:55.460-05:00Honda Recalls 2018 CRF250L Motorcycles. The Wiring Harness May Have Been Inappropriately Installed, Potentially Resulting In Damage To the Wiring Harness and Affecting the Operation Of Safety Components Such As the Exterior Lighting, Horn, and Instrument Panel.Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles.
The wiring harness may have been inappropriately installed, potentially resulting in damage to the wiring harness and affecting the operation of safety components such as the exterior lighting, horn, and instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-58350528910446085332018-09-20T09:19:00.000-05:002018-09-20T09:19:54.345-05:00Fuel Helmets Recalls 2015-2017 Open Face Motorcycle Helmets. These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer's Head In the Event Of an Impact.Fuel Helmets (Fuel) is recalling certain Open Face helmets, part number SH-OF0016 in size Large and SH-OF0017 in size Extra Large manufactured June 2015-April 2017.
The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet.
As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-45868872064794174542018-09-18T12:16:00.000-05:002018-09-18T12:16:38.174-05:00Kawasaki Recalls 2018 Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) Motorcycles. The Pin For the Center Stand Spring May Have Been Improperly Welded, and May Shift Or Fall Off Resulting In the Spring Detaching and the Center Stand Dropping To the Ground.Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles.
The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-31021127951899814402018-08-25T11:45:00.000-05:002018-08-25T11:45:01.323-05:00Akoury Recalls AK AK88S Motorcycle Helmets. These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle Crash.Akoury is recalling certain AK AK88S motorcycle helmets, sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL.
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 does not adequately protect the wearer from Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-54490380794770893142018-08-25T11:07:00.000-05:002018-08-25T11:07:16.584-05:00Polaris Recalls 2017-2019 Slingshot S, SL, GT LE, and SLR Motorcycles. In the Event Of a Crash, the Seatbelt Retractor On the Side Opposite Of the Impact May Separate, Preventing the Seatbelt From Locking.Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles.
In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-18807005889604457352018-08-23T09:26:00.000-05:002018-08-23T09:26:53.459-05:00Honda Recalls Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kit For 2016-2018 Africa Twin Motorcycles. The Circlip Can Break Allowing the Centerstand To Detach.Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kits, part number 08M70-MJP-G50, sold for possible installation on 2016-2018 Africa Twin motorcycles. The circlip can break allowing the centerstand to detach.
If the centerstand detaches while moving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. If the centerstand detaches while the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-46909130842482963242018-08-14T10:57:00.000-05:002018-08-14T10:57:05.331-05:00H&H Sports Protection Recalls VCAN V531 Motorcycle Helmets Since They May Not Stay Secured To the Rider's Head In the Event Of a CrashH&H Sports Protection (H&H Sports) is recalling certain VCAN V531 motorcycle helmets in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
The helmet straps may not be properly sewn and, as a result, the helmets may not stay secured to the rider's head in the event of a crash.
Additionally, the labels have an incorrect manufacturer's name. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-1026495604182587062018-08-11T11:20:00.000-05:002018-08-11T11:20:22.940-05:00Alta Recalls 2018-2019 Redshift MXR and 2019 Redshift EXR Electric Motorcycles. The Software For the Throttle Control May Fault If the Throttle Is Rolled Forward Past the Closed Position, Possibly Resulting In a Motorcycle Stall.Alta Motors (Alta) is recalling certain 2019 Alta Redshift EXR and 2018-2019 Alta Redshift MXR motorcycles.
The software for the throttle control may fault if the throttle is rolled forward past the closed position, possibly resulting in a motorcycle stall.
215 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-91109873348559670342018-08-10T09:13:00.000-05:002018-08-10T09:13:34.608-05:00Ducati Recalls 2018 Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard Motorcycles Since the Friction Material On the Rear Brake Pads May Detach From the Backing Plate.Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles.
The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
72 units are affected.
Check out my Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-87971130441613571792018-08-08T08:25:00.000-05:002018-08-08T08:25:48.389-05:00Yamaha Recalls 2018 MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC Motorcycles For Loose Chain GuardYamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles.
The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
3,493 units areAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-55593267885009504152018-08-07T09:59:00.000-05:002018-08-07T09:59:36.050-05:00Badass Helmet Company Recalls Trooper TR001.6 Motorcycle Helmets Since These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle CrashBadass Helmet Company (Badass) is recalling certain Trooper motorcycle helmets, model TR001.6, in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL.
These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash and they may not stay secured to the rider's head. Additionally, the label inside the helmet may be incorrect in that it does not list the actual helmet Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-231815752532945042018-07-31T10:14:00.000-05:002018-07-31T10:14:21.861-05:00MV Agusta Recalls 2018 Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800RC, and F3 800 Motorcycles For a Fork Axle Carrier That May Have Damaged ThreadsMV Agusta USA, LLC (MV Agusta) is recalling certain 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800RC, and F3 800 motorcycles.
These vehicles are equipped with a fork axle carrier that may have damaged threads which can cause excessive play of the wheel clamping screw.
Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
22 units are Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-49414560904436773462018-07-24T11:00:00.000-05:002018-07-24T11:00:49.108-05:00Suzuki Recalls 2018 DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM Motorcycles For Brake Lights That May Not Illuminate.Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles.
During assembly the resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts, which can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating.
If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.
191 units are affected.
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Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.
Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.
2,376 units are Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-8645575679593765852018-07-12T14:00:00.000-05:002018-07-12T14:00:21.234-05:00Indian Recalls 2017-2018 Scout, Scout 60, and Scout Bobber Motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) May Have Air Left In the System After the Assembly Process..Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Indian Scout, Scout Sixty, and Scout Bobber motorcycles.
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may have air left in the system after the assembly process.
Air in the brake system can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
4,185 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-43870481202773719062018-06-24T11:31:00.000-05:002018-06-24T11:31:17.327-05:00Ducata Recalls 2017-2018 Supersport and Supersport S Motorcycles. The Airbox Blow-by and Fuel Tank Overfill Hoses May Be Routed Too Close To the Exhaust Manifold, Which May Cause the Hoses To Melt.Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport, and Supersport S motorcycles.
The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt.
If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
1,462 units are affected.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148850930500438644.post-49594550068232352092018-05-31T09:22:00.000-05:002018-05-31T09:22:52.499-05:00Polaris Recalls 2017-2018 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE Motorcycles. The Brake Pedals May Have Been Incorrectly Installed, Allowing the Brake Pedal To Separate From the Brake Master CylinderPolaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR, Slingshot SL Icon, and Slingshot GT LE motorcycles.
The brake pedals may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the brake pedal to separate from the brake master cylinder.
If the brake pedal separates from the brake master cylinder, it would cause a loss of braking ability, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03052215834028709240noreply@blogger.com0