Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law that will ease motorcycle helmet requirements for some riders. HB 1963, sponsored by Rep. Travis Fitzwater, allows riders over 26 years of age with proof of health insurance to opt-out of using helmets once the law goes into effect on Aug. 28. The bill saw opposition from a number of safety groups, including representatives for the National Safety Council and the National Association of the State Motorcycle Safety…
Read More2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE Supercharged Recall
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) supercharged motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding. CONSEQUENCE: The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing…
Read More2017-2018 BMW G310R & G310GS Frame Recall
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle’s frame. CONSEQUENCE: Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury. REMEDY: BMW will notify owners, and dealers…
Read MorePolaris Issues Another Slingshot Swingarm Recall
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Slingshot vehicles. The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarm replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor. CONSEQUENCE: Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.…
Read MoreDucati Multistrada Enduro Rear Shock Recall
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle’s rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm. CONSEQUENCE: If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle’s handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is…
Read More2017 Zero Motorcycles ABS System Recall
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S, DS, and FXS motorcycles. The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may have the wrong vehicle model information, possibly causing the ABS to function improperly. CONSEQUENCE: If the ABS does not function properly in a braking event, there is an increased risk of a crash. REMEDY: Zero will notify owners and dealers will reconfigure the HCU, or replace it…
Read More2015-2016 Yamaha R3 Ignition Switch Recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall. CONSEQUENCE: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. REMEDY: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’s…
Read MoreSerial Motorcycle Thief Apprehended in TX
An accused serial motorcycle thief is in custody after he took bikes for test rides and never returned them, Pearland police said. According to Pearland police, multiple people who were attempting to sell their dirt bikes on Craigslist and ebay filed reports that a man took their bikes for test drives and never returned with the bikes. Police said 23-year-old Chaisson N. Porche acted as if he were interested in…
Read MoreStolen Motorcycle Recovered in Lakeland, FL
Christopher Beistline’s motorcycle is his prized possession. So, when he walked outside his Lakeland apartment complex Feb. 9 and realized his motorcycle was stolen, he was furious. “I look in the spot, and I’m like ‘you gotta be kidding me,’ and I just started freaking out,” Beistline said. Beistline called police and then started printing hundreds of flyers to blanket across Lakeland. He posted photos of his motorcycle on his…
Read MoreTwo Alarm Fire Destroys Ducati Dealership
A two-alarm fire at an Escondido European motorcycle dealership may have caused as much as $2.5 million in damage, a fire battalion chief said. It was still unclear Sunday what led to the fire, first reported about 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The building — home to a Ducati and Italian Motorcycle dealership — was still too unstable to allow investigators inside. Battalion Chief Art Holcomb said no one would be allowed into Moto Forza until the…
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