Ohlins Racing AB Recalls 2013-2015 TTX36 Aftermarket Shock Absorbers for a Possible Loosening Nut on the Damper Rod. Many Sportbike Models are Affected.

Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain TTX36 aftermarket motorcycle shock absorbers manufactured November 5, 2013, to February 20, 2015.

The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.

If the piston rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

964 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details and a list of the bikes (mostly sportbike models) affected.

How To Start and Move a Motorcycle

I have just completed an article that gives step-by-step procedures to move a motorcycle.

This article gives a 10-step procedure to move a motorcycle without the need to start it.

The article also gives a 10-step procedure to move a motorcycle by pressing the start button, putting it in gear, and moving it under its own power.

These are procedures for people unfamiliar with the operation of motorcycles. Examples might be people who have to move a motorcycle that's stored in a garage and new riders who have just bought a bike and have little experience in its operation.

Of course, the movement of a motorcycle is best left to its experienced owner but sometimes the owner is not available such as while stationed overseas in a military operation.

These two procedures, illustrated with pictures, help to present the basics of motorcycle operation as well.

Steps given here are done at your own risk. There is always the chance that the motorcycle will fall over or you will not be able to control it.

So check out "How To Start and Move a Motorcycle."

How Do Motorcycles Work?

I developed a feature on the old site called "How Do Motorcycles Work?" I did most of it five years ago but kept expanding it. It's a complex of about 60 files so I have been putting off converting it for the new Motorcycle Views site -- until now.

I spent the better part of two days redesigning the feature to present the material differently. The result is a new feature, "How Do Motorcycle Parts Work?" This is an expandable feature with plenty of room for growth.