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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.