BMW Recalls 2008-2010 F650GS and F800GS Motorcycles to Correct Stalling Condition

BMW is recalling model year 2008, 2009, and 2010 F650GS and F800GS motorcycles manufactured between January 2008 and December 2009.During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose

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First American Woman to Ride the Cannonball Run

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has published a press release from the Cannonball Run issued December 21, 2009. Here's an excerpt:"Three-time Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee and author of the newly published book, The American Motorcycle Girls: 1900–1950, Cristine Sommer-Simmons today announced that she will be riding in the Motorcycle Cannonball Run next year. Sommer-Simmons will be

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Polar Bear Grand Tour - The Cabin

Check out pictures and descriptions of the eighth motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to The Cabin in Howell, NJ on December 13, 2009. This was our annual Toy Run to benefit the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia.

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Jim Sciacca

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Jim on his 2000 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Standard FLHTCI. Again, there are no women winners this week. Get your picture in. 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

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Top 10 Motorcycle Pictures of the Year 2009 from Motorcycle Views

The top 10 motorcycle pictures were picked from pictures submitted to Motorcycle Views in 2009. The pictures are not ordered. They include three pictures of women on motorcycles, four pictures of men on motorcycles, and three pictures of motorcycles only.The pictures were chosen for a variety of reasons. I looked at each picture, read each description, and picked those pictures that held my

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BRP Recalls 2010 Roadster Spyder RT SM5 and SE5 Motorcycles for Key Switch Harness Problem

Bombardier Recreational Products, INC. (BRP) is recalling model year 2010 Roadster Spyder RT SM5 and SE5 motorcycles manufactured between October 13 and October 30, 2009.The connector on the key switch harness may not be locked and the ignition switch harness may be routed too tight. In some situations, the connector may unplug.108 units are affected.Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for

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BMW Recalls 2009-2010 K1300GT and K1300S Motorcycles for Throttle Body Problem

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 K1300GT and K1300S motorcycles manufactured between September 11, 2008 and November 19, 2009.Poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. During engine operation in a low RPM range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur.2019 units are

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