January 2007 ~ Motor Magazine

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Ducati Recalls Sport Classic for Fuel Hose Problem

7:47 AM motormags 0

Here's a motorcycle recall from Ducati.Ducati Models Affected:2007 Sport Classic2006 Sport ClassicComponent: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and FittingsNHTSA Campaign ID: 07V017000 on January 16, 2007 affecting 817 motorcyclesSummary: On certain motorcycles, the fasteners from the fuel line to the fuel filler were not tightened properly. The fuel pump hose inside the fuel

Hyosung Recalls 2006 GV650 for Handlebar Problem

7:31 AM motormags 0

Here's a motorcycle recall from Hyosung.Hyosung Model Affected:2006 GV650Component: Steering: Wheel and Handle BarNHTSA Campaign ID: 07V015000 on December 29, 2006 affecting 862 motorcyclesSummary: On certain motorcycles equipped with Edward Park handlebars, the bolts retaining the handlebars are too short.Consequence: These bolts could loosen causing a loss of steering control, increasing the

Internet Troubles, Puzzles, and Pics of the Week

7:02 PM motormags 0

I'm a bit upset today. One of my Web sites has stopped working. It's the one for the Polar Bear Grand Tour. It's hosted by Netmart.com. I've been with them for a few years but recently they have stopped responding to me when I have a problem -- like nobody can reach my Web site. They don't have email that works. Their phone lines go to answering machines that don't identify themselves. They have

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

4:36 PM motormags 0

Busy, busy, busy and it all has to do with motorcycles.On Sunday, I rode my trike to East Brunswick, NJ for the 11th ride on the Polar Bear Grand Tour. It was 20 degrees and I had to ride a total of 44 miles. Fortunately, the sun was out, the wind was nonexistent, and the roads were clear. I thought I was OK since I had my electric vest and gloves hooked up. But, as the ride progressed, I didn't

Motorcycle Views Web site is Humming

8:48 AM motormags 0

It's been only seven days since I opened the new Motorcycle Views Web site that is the content site associated with this blog. I'm adding motorcycle content every day. That's why I haven't had much time to blog here.Here are a few things just added:Books - I've added a list of 50 motorcycle books I recommend.Glossary of Terms - 250 motorcycle terms with definitionsHistory of Motorcycles - BMW,

Bears, Books, How To's, Pics of the Week, and Leo

7:26 PM motormags 0

This is one of those days when my mind is just too full of the events of the day and what I've been doing that I have to compose this post in a somewhat disorganized way. Bear with me...It was another Polar Bear Sunday, this time to a new destination, The Wearhouse Grill in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Because of her knee and the rainy, foggy weather, Jane couldn't ride her trike the 160 mile roundtrip.

Kawasaki Recalls 2004-2007 Ninja EX250 for Fuel Leak

1:58 PM motormags 0

I found another motorcycle recall from Kawasaki for their Ninja model that quite a few people may be interested in. This one could cause a fire. Not a good thing.Kawasaki Models Affected:2007 EX250 F7F, F7FL2006 EX250 F6F, F6FL2005 EX250 F19, F19L2004 EX250 F18, F18LComponent: Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageNHTSA Campaign ID: 07V003000 on January 2, 2007 affecting 29,559 motorcyclesSummary: On

New "Motorcycle Views" Web site

8:14 PM motormags 0

I've been working to create a small Web site to contain much of the important articles and features that I have authored over the last seven and one-half years. The beginnings of that site are now available.I have named this content-site "Motorcycle Views" and fully realize that most people will be a bit confused by having both a Web site and a blog with the same name.At dinner tonight with

License Renewal After 9/11

7:20 PM motormags 0

In New Jersey, the Motor Vehicle Commission, has been under fire since 9/11 because two of the Sept 11 hijackers were reported to have had counterfeit New Jersey driver's licenses. Therefore, the rules have changed. Now applicants must present three of four forms of identification, up from one, a Social Security card. Citizens must provide two forms of approved identification, such as a birth

Polar Bear Sunday

8:01 PM motormags 0

This was the ninth Sunday for the Polar Bear Grand Tour. The run was -- for us -- a total of 146 round-trip miles to Vineland, NJ. It was to be the first long ride for Jane who had her total knee replacement exactly two months ago.It has been quite warm in the East. Yesterday it was over 70 degrees. Today, the temperature dropped a full 20 degrees. That meant wearing electrics for the ride. We

I Report Motorcycle Recalls Too

6:52 PM motormags 0

I used to compile Motorcycle Recalls in my former job. I liked to get them on the site as soon as they appeared in the NHTSA database. I can't do that anymore and it bothers me. I did keep track of the recall numbers that I was unable to post. Since some of these are pretty serious, I just felt compelled tonight to tell you about them:2007 H-D Sportster XL1200C, L, R; XL50; XL883, XL883C, L,

My Life is Mostly Motorcycles

7:54 PM motormags 0

I think it was yesterday that I saw on TV that a local resident found a strange rock lodged in a wall in her house. Apparently it came from a meteor shower and just decided to crash through her roof and cause almost instant neighborhood commotion as TV trucks, cops, and firemen converged to help figure it all out. Guess it could have been my place. It was very close. Ever think about getting hit

A New Beginning

12:18 PM motormags 0

I have spent the better part of the last seven and a half years building the Motorcycles site on About.com. I enjoyed it immensely. But, the editorial focus of the site underwent so many changes in direction that I thought it was time to go it alone.So, I'm starting small by first publishing this blog. Next, I plan to open a new Web site that will contain some of my original content and I will be