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Saturday, December 22, 2012

Triumph Recalls 2013 Trophy for Tire Label Problem

7:14 AM motormags 0

Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2013 Trophy motorcycles manufactured from September 5, 2012, through November 29, 2012.

These motorcycles were produced with a label bearing incorrect tire data which fails to conform to the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars,"

BMW Recalls 2012-2013 S1000RR Motorcycles for Sidestand Problem

6:45 AM motormags 0

BMW is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 S 1000 RR motorcycles manufactured September 2011, through December 2012.

Due to a manufacturing fault, the side-stand attachment bolts could start to loosen. The loosening of the side-stand bolts could cause the stand to separate from the frame of the motorcycle.

2,385 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls 2008-2010 Can-Am Spyder GS and RS for Fuel Vapor Canister Problem

8:02 AM motormags 0

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles.

Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.

9,600 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls 2008-2012 Spyder GS, RS, RT for Fuel Cap Seal

7:04 AM motormags 0

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles.

The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.

33,700 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

BMW Recalls 2013 C600 Sport Maxi-Scooter for Front Side Trim Defect

5:50 AM motormags 0

BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 C600 Sport Maxi-Scooters manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 20, 2012.

The fasteners on the front side trim panels may have insufficient strength to retain the panels at high speeds.

266 units are affected.

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KTM Recalls 2012-2013 350EXC-F and 500EXC Motorcycles for Fuel Hose Cracks

7:00 AM motormags 0

KTM North America, Inc.'s (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 350 EXC-F and 500 EXC motorcycles manufactured from September 2011 through August 2012.

Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the fuel tank and the throttle body fuel rail, may allowing fuel to

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2012-2013 VRSCDX Motorcycles for Loose License Plate Mounting Screws

6:02 AM motormags 0

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all model year 2012 and certain model year 2013 VRSCDX motorcycles manufactured from June 14, 2011, through August 1, 2012.

The license plate bracket assembly's mounting screws may loosen and the assembly may separate from the rear fender.

2798 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

BMW Recalls 2007-2008 K1200R, K1200R Sport, and K1200S Motorcycles for Foaming Brake Fluid

8:07 AM motormags 0

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 K1200 S, K1200 R, and K1200 R Sport motorcycles.

In certain riding conditions, the brake fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir can foam.

2062 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Winterize Your Motorcycle

12:01 PM motormags 0

Many riders will soon be putting their bikes away for the winter. Here's my simple procedure to winterize your motorcycle.

Of course, if you're a member of the Polar Bear Grand Tour, you'll soon be taking your bike out of storage and getting ready to ride every Sunday during the winter to points in NJ, PA, NY, CT, and DE.

To each his own.

Honda Recalls 2012 NC700XC and NC700XDC Motorcycles for Improperly Heat-Treated Drive Plates

8:42 AM motormags 0

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 NC700XDC and NC700XC motorcycles.

Some motorcycles may be equipped with drive chains that contain outer drive plates that were improperly heat-treated, resulting in plate fracture during use.

1542 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Victory Recalls 2012-2013 Motorcycles for Throttle Problem

8:57 AM motormags 0

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012.

A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.

6618 units are affected.

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Triumph Recalls 2006-2009 Daytona 675 and Street Triple Motorcycles for Regulator/Rectifier Defect

6:47 AM motormags 0

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles.

The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.

10366 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2012 DS and S for Drifting Motor Encoder Position Signal

9:34 AM motormags 0

Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero Motorcycles) is recalling certain model year 2012 S and DS motorcycles.

These motorcycles are equipped with a motor encoder position signal that may drift over the extended use of the motorcycle. If the signal drifts outside of the given parameters, the motor controller may shut off, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.

315 units are affected.

Ducati Recalls Panigale 1199 Motorcycles for Swingarm Problem

7:21 AM motormags 0

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Panigale 1199 motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012.

The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.

2411 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Ducati Recalls Panigale 1199 Motorcycles for Front Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Problem

6:49 AM motormags 0

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Panigale 1199 motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012.

The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.

2411 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Ducati Recalls 2012-2013 Panigale 1199 Motorcycles for Exhaust Butterfly Valve Bowden Cable Cover Problem

10:09 AM motormags 0

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Panigale 1199 motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012.

The exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn due to excess heat of the catalytic converter.

2411 units are affected.

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Ducati Recalls 2012-2013 Panigale Motorcycles for Steering Damper Problem

9:48 AM motormags 0

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Panigale 1199 motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012.

Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.

2411 units are affected.

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Ducati Recalls 2012-2013 Panigale 1199 Motorcycles for Steering Problem

8:38 AM motormags 0

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Panigale 1199 motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012.

Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.

2411 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Ducati Recalls 2012-2013 Diavel for Side Stand Defect

7:33 AM motormags 0

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Diavel motorcycles manufactured from May 25, 2012, through June 28, 2012.

The side stand may bend or break.

27 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Kawasaki Recalls 2011-2012 ZX-10R Motorcycles for Crankcase Oil Leakage

6:46 AM motormags 0

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ZX-10R (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL/JCF/JCFL/KCF/KCFL) 'NINJA' motorcycles.

Engine oil may leak from the crankcase at the starter mounting point and pool on top of the crankcase. Continued use in this condition can allow oil to spill over onto the rear tire.

4170 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.