Kawasaki Recalls 2008-2009 Vulcan Models for Gas Tank Leak

Kawasaki has issued a recall of certain 2008 Vulcan VN900C8F and VN900D8F and 2009 Vulcan VN900B9F and VN900B9FL motorcycles.Fuel can leak from between the tank filler neck and the fuel cap gasket. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.604 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more detai...

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Sven & Olie

Since my last post was about the change of seasons, hot and cold, and since Joker made the comment that we all talk funny here in the Midwest, this joke could not be more fitting. Sven and Ole join an outlaw motorcycle club, and get drunker than skunks. They die in a motorcycle accident and go to Hell. The Devil observes that they are really enjoying themselves. He says...

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Season's of change, and a place I call my home

As I was out riding yesterday, I felt as though I was once again where I belonged. That place I call my home is Minnesota on two wheels.With the cool crispness of the late September fall air rushing at me, I noted the fall colors starting to fire. After many years here, I know that this is only the beginning of the colorful splendor fall will bring. I belong on two wheels,...

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Bob

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery.See Bob with his prize-winning 1982 Honda CB900 Custom. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bi...

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The Grab-it Pack version 1.5 review

Due to feedback and reviews customers have been providing, including myself, the GRAB-IT PACK has been upgraded. There is now a more durable version called the Grab-it Pack 1.5 Which features: Heavier material than before, better stitching, a metal zipper on the top pocket vs. the old plastic one, and I think the buckles are even more heavy gauge than on the old...

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Son's of Anarchy Episode 4 review

The show is starting to get a pretty good base line. Each week we learn a bit more about the MC, their members, and loved ones, or not so loved ones.The more I know, the more I like the show. I liked it from the get go though. I know some did not. If you are not into it by now, you likely will never be.My wife has been watching since the first episode with me. She hates them...

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A little bipartisan political humor.

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2008 Fall Flood Run Pictures

The 2008 Fall Flood Run benefiting the Gillette Children's Hospital was a huge success. The beautiful weather brought out a gazillion bikes.The early fall weather was absolutely gorgeous. It was in the mid to high seventies by afternoon, and that's all the hotter it got. We biker's couldn't have asked for a better day for riding. As you can see the fall colors are just starting....

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Yamaha Recalls XC50 and XF50 for Cracked Connecting Rod

Yamaha has issued a recall of certain 2007 XC50 and XF50 motorcycles.A crack may develop on the connecting rod. If the engine continues to be run, the crack will develop further and the connecting rod may break. If the connecting rod breaks, the engine will stop and cannot be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.4800 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more detai...

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Triumph Recalls Sprint ST1050 for Rear Suspension Defect

Triumph has issued a recall of certain 2008 Sprint ST1050 motorcycles.There is a possibility that the single bolt that is used in the 3 positions on the rear suspension drag link assembly can become brittle and fracture.372 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more detai...

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For any local Minnesotans and Cheeseheads alike, the 43rd annual fall Flood Run is tomorrow!

I have been so busy at work, doing overtime as the weather has been perfect for the overtime. Unfortunately, this leaves little time for me to go for rides. I get out about 4 days a week, if not only for a short half hour or so, but I at least get to scratch the itch as they say. I got out for a bit longer yesterday, and thought about the ride coming up tomorrow. Tomorrow's ride is the 43rd annual Fall Flood Run. This ride benefits the Gillette's Children's Hospital.I'll be partaking in this ride, and can't wait. It's been a while since I've been...

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Son's of Anarchy Episode 3 review

It just keeps gettin better as the plot thickens.It's like a good home made soup. The more you put in, the better it gets. Sometimes even better the next day after it sits a while. All the flavors start to meld.The clown was a sicko! But I'm not sure if I could have stomached the kind of vigilante justice put forth. 'Nough said. I don't want to give away the show for those...

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One Liner Biker Wit

Rule of thumb........ When you are working on your motorcycle, and your hands are all full of grease, it is then that your nose will itch, and you'll have to pee....

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TECH TIP #8... REPAIRING SCRATCHED PLASTIC LENSES

It's been a while since I did a tech tip, so her's one for ya..Did you know that if you get a scratch in a plastic lense, even if deep that it can usually be wet sanded out and then buffed back to a shine?.Plastic buffs like butter. That means that it is really easy to buff out.If you have a scratched lense, sand it out. Don't sand any area you won't be able to access with...

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Son's of Anarchy episode 2 review

So what did you think of episode #2?I thought it was better than the first. Sure there may have been a few cheesy parts, but I don't think all outlaw bikers are outlaw, bad ass all the time, so in reality, there might be a little cheese in their lives.I think the show is picking up pace, and offered a bit more action, and violence than the first episode. I think that is what...

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WIRED

On 9-09-08, I visited Helmet Hair MotorcycleBlog and looked at this amazing wire sculpture of a motorcycle. It was made by the artist Jin Dian Shi. His work is absolutely amazing. Just in case you don't read Helmet Hair, I just had to share it. The information below was copied from the Andrew Bae Gallery website. This marvelous sculpture by a Chinese artist, Jin Dian Shi,...

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biker joke

God and the Biker.A man on his Harley was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, the Lord said, 'Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish..'The biker pulled over and said, 'Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride over anytime I want.'.The Lord said, 'Your request is materialistic....

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Victory Recalls 2008 Vision Motorcycles for Engine Stalling

Victory has issued a recall of certain 2008 Vision motorcycles.The terminal nuts that secure the main power supply wires could be loose at the circuit breaker, which can cause an unexpected loss of electrical power to the motorcycle and the current fuel ignition map pre-programmed into the electronic control module (ECM) can cause engine stalling.2444 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle...

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Thanks to my behind the scenes Blogger buddies

I try to be as original as possible and try not to re-post as much as possible.I do take credit for most information on my blog, and if not mine, I try to credit the source I found it at. But sometimes a good joke that is posted here was shared to me by one of my good buddies who read my blog, but don't blog themselves. Thus, they are friends which I like to refer to as behind the scenes Blogger buddies. Anyway, I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you to them. Any time they think of something that they feel would be motoblogable,...

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Motorcyclist dies in Utah speed record attempt

Passing on some sad news that I read at Keep the Rubber Side Down. Last Thursday, Cliff Gullett was trying to set a new two stroke motorcycle land speed record on the salt flats of Bonneville. He was going 237 MPH (385 kilometers per hour) when he crashed and di...

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2008 Minnesota State Fair

This year's Minnesota State Fair was no let down. There was an enormous sea of people. This is like this each and every day the fair is open, and like this each and every year. There was good eatin, baby animals (chicks) and such, very large vegetables, nice melons, and generally a good time was had by the Mr. Motorcycle clan, Oh yeah, and don't forget, ther was some spectacular...

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God really does care. Here is an inspirational photo as proof of God's love for us all.

This almost put a lump in my throat....I seldom pass along inspirational or spiritual stuff, but this one really got to me..I believe, in these difficult and mean-spirited times in which we live, there needs to be a message of hope. .We can all use a single image that speaks to us of love, harmony, peace, and joy. .I have been sent that image, and I want to share it with all...

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Son's of Anarchy review

I watched the season premier of Son's of Anarchy last night, and boy oh boy was it good, I mean really good. I'm hooked for sure. I can only hope the rest of the show will be as good as the season premier.I'm not going into any details about the show, just in case you missed it. If so, hopefully you'll find a way to see it if someone recorded it, or maybe they'll replay the...

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2008 Minnesota Renaissance Festival

This year Just before going to the Minnesota State Fair, I took my wife and kids to the 2008 Renaissance Festival.I went once as a child, and went again once as a teenager, and waited untill this year to go again.My wife and kids had never been. My wife and 13 year old daughter had fun. (Lots of shopping). Even my 16 yr old Son had a good time.There was lots to do and see.See...

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