Triumph Recalls 2013 Trophy for Tire Label Problem

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,"

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BMW Recalls 2012-2013 S1000RR Motorcycles for Sidestand Problem

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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A Bad Day on a Motorcycle

Here's a video that shows what can happen when you have a bad day on a motorcycle or you don't have a lot of experience. Take a look.

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Motorcyclists: Watch Out for Left Turners and Be Prepared

I have Google Alerts set to capture most media accounts of fatal motorcycle accidents. So, I see many "left-turner" crashes involving motorcyclists. It makes me want to scream that the majority of riders don't know about left turn accidents or choose to ignore them. I've written about these accidents for the better part of 12 years. I feature "10 Ways to Be Safe on a Motorcycle" on every page of

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

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

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Distractions are Causing Motorcycle Injuries

A motorcycle was struck in Ft. Myers, Florida. A doctor happened to be right behind the car that hit the bike. He speaks out for motorists to be more aware of motorcycles and to not do distracting things while behind the wheel. Here's an excerpt:

"Dr. Michael Driekorn was right behind the car that hit the motorcyclist at the intersection of Royal Palm and Summerlin. He quickly sprung to action

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Motorcycle Safety Tips Video - Learn How to be Safe on the Street

It's very important to learn how to be safe when you're riding your motorcycle. Here's an article by Rob Geiger of Ultimate Motorcycling. It includes a video that features a world famous motorcycle racer who tells you how to be safe riding on the street. I think you'll find it useful. Read more and watch the video.

Also check out my 10 Ways to Be Safe on a Motorcycle.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Victory Recalls 2012-2013 Motorcycles for Throttle Problem

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

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.

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

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.

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Women Motorcycle Riders Love the Freedom of the Road

Each year, more and more women riders are taking to the road riding their own motorcycles. Here's an excerpt from an article appearing in the Asbury Park Press, written by Chris Jordan:

"Call Andrea Zivari Giannoglou of Montville a happy biker. 'Every day is a lot of fun to go to work,' said Zivari Giannoglou, 48. 'If I have to go to the bank or something, those little side trips make me very

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Managing the Risks of Riding Motorcycles Helps Wealth Manager in His Daily Job

Riding a motorcycle is an exercise in managing risk. Today's wealth managers also manage risk, especially since 2008. Here's a video from the Wall Street Journal about a wealth manager who also rides a motorcycle to relieve stress. But, he also manages the risks of riding to help him better manage the risks of investing for his clients.
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Motorcycle Seat Heights

I have a list of motorcycle seat heights that I developed for 2006 makes and models. I'm currently adding the 2013 models to that list.

The updated list of motorcycle seat heights now contains seat heights for 2013 Harley-Davidson and 2013 Victory models. The data are arranged in a table from lowest to highest seat height. All motorcycle seat heights are given in inches.

Seat heights for other

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Ducati Recalls Panigale 1199 Motorcycles for Swingarm Problem

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.

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