Hours after images of a stolen, custom-made motorcycle valued at $40,000 were spread across social media yesterday afternoon, the unique driving machine was back in the hands of its owner, according to Salisbury police. According to Salisbury police Detective Keith Forget, a woman who had seen a photo of the motorcycle on Facebook saw a man wearing jeans and a T-shirt riding it on Route 107 in Seabrook. The bright…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson Recalls 27,232 Motorcycles
SUMMARY: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE)…
Read MoreSam Wheeler Dies at Bonneville
Land speed racing a motorcycle streamliner on the Bonneville Salt Flats means constantly pushing the envelope of what is humanly and mechanically possible. Sometimes, the salt pushes back. Yesterday, the motorcycle racing community lost one of the great ones when Sam Wheeler succumbed to injuries suffered in a testing crash. No details have been released, and they really don’t matter. Wheeler was a man who spent his life pursuing his…
Read MoreSkully Helmets Goes Out of Business
Hopes for Skully Helmets, whose augmented reality motorcycle headgear attracted 3,000 pre-orders, may have crashed. Differences between the San Francisco startup’s founding brothers, who were ousted earlier this month, and its investors came to an impasse over the weekend, a source with knowledge of the situation told me. As a result, its 50 full-time employees were reportedly terminated Monday without any severance, vendors may not get paid and the specter…
Read More2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro Shock Recall
SUMMARY: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain model year 2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro motorcycles manufactured February 4, 2016 through June 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, the shock absorbers may leak oil and lose their function. CONSEQUENCE: Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle’s handling, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY: Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorbers, free…
Read More2015-2016 Yamaha YZF R3 Oil Pump Recall
SUMMARY: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply. CONSEQUENCE: If the engine seizes from a lack…
Read More2015-2016 Yamaha YZF R3 Clutch Recall
SUMMARY: Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly. CONSEQUENCE: If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of…
Read MoreHarley and the Davidsons on Discovery
The premiere of ” Harley and the Davidsons’ ” is scheduled for Monday September 5, 2016 on the Discovery Channel. Discovery Channel is all set to launch the much-awaited TV mini-series called ‘Harley and the Davidsons’. Based on the life and struggle of the founders of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, the mini-series will open on Monday September 5, 2016 as a part of a two-hour installment. It will be followed by two…
Read More2014-2016 Indian Motorcycle Fire Hazard Recall
SUMMARY: Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic, Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015. In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures. CONSEQUENCE: Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire. REMEDY: Indian will notify owners, and…
Read MoreArlen Ness Gets Lifetime Achievement at Sturgis
In keeping with the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s mission to honor those who have made a positive and significant impact on the sport and lifestyle, a special “Lifetime Achievement” award has been added to the Class of 2016 induction ceremonies. Already a Sturgis Museum Hall of Fame member circa 1992, Arlen Ness was a unanimous choice to receive the first Lifetime Achievement honors. “Arlen truly is the ‘Godfather’ of the custom…
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