Thursday, December 31, 2009

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 could be drawn into the charcoal canister.

4498 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

2010 Aprilia Shiver 750

2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Headlight View2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Headlight View

2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Black Red2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Black Red

2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Wallpaper2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Wallpaper

2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Engine2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Engine

2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Image2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 Image

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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 one of only two women riders in the cross-country endurance run of the century. The Motorcycle Cannonball Run is gathering momentum to launch a pack of riders on vintage motorcycles for an historic ride across America in September 2010."

Read more for details.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

2010 Ducati 848 Sport Bike

2010 Ducati 848 First Look2010 Ducati 848 First Look

2010 Ducati 848 Picture2010 Ducati 848 Picture

2010 Ducati 848 Rear Angle View2010 Ducati 848 Rear Angle View

2010 Triumph Street Triple R

2010 Triumph Street Triple R Headlight Side View2010 Triumph Street Triple R Headlight Side View

2010 Triumph Street Triple R Suspension2010 Triumph Street Triple R Suspension

2010 Triumph Street Triple R Picture2010 Triumph Street Triple R Picture

2010 Triumph Street Triple R Bodywork2010 Triumph Street Triple R Bodywork

2010 Triumph Street Triple R Engine2010 Triumph Street Triple R Engine

2010 Triumph Street Triple R Sport Bike2010 Triumph Street Triple R Sport Bike

2010 Triumph Street Triple R Brakes2010 Triumph Street Triple R Brakes

2010 Ducati Monster 696 Gallery

2010 Ducati Monster 696 Front View2010 Ducati Monster 696 Front View

2010 Ducati Monster 696 Motorcycle Wallpaper2010 Ducati Monster 696 Motorcycle Wallpaper

2010 Ducati Monster 696 Red2010 Ducati Monster 696 Red

2010 Ducati Monster 696 Sport Touring2010 Ducati Monster 696 Sport Touring

2010 Ducati Monster 696 Picture2010 Ducati Monster 696 Picture

2010 Ducati Monster 696 in Action2010 Ducati Monster 696 in Action

Friday, December 18, 2009

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.

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 along with a description of the bike.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

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 interest.

Check out the Top 10 Pictures for 2009.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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 more details.

Monday, December 14, 2009

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 affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

2010 BMW K1300S Wallpapers

2010 BMW K1300S Action2010 BMW K1300S Action

2010 BMW K1300S Sport Bike2010 BMW K1300S Sport Bike

2010 BMW K1300S Wallpaper2010 BMW K1300S Wallpaper

2010 BMW K1300S Motor Sport2010 BMW K1300S Motor Sport

2010 BMW K1300S Photo2010 BMW K1300S Photo

2010 BMW K1300S Rear Side View2010 BMW K1300S Rear Side View

2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Images

2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory in Action2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory in Action

2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Front Angle View2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Front Angle View

2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory on Track2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory on Track

2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Picture2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Picture

2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory First Look2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory First Look

2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Superbike2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Superbike

2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Rear Angle View2010 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Rear Angle View

2010 Norton NRV588 Race

2010 Norton NRV588 Race Front View2010 Norton NRV588 Race Front View

2010 Norton NRV588 Race Image2010 Norton NRV588 Race Image

2010 Norton NRV588 Race Rear Angle View2010 Norton NRV588 Race Rear Angle View

2010 Norton NRV588 Race Sport Bike2010 Norton NRV588 Race Sport Bike

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Boxcar

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Boxcar on his 2009 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail. 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 along with a description of the bike.

Polar Bear Grand Tour - Montgomeryville Cycle

Check out pictures and descriptions of the seventh motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Montgomeryville Cycle in Hatfield, PA on December 6, 2009.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2009-2010 Touring Motorcycles to Correct Fuel Tank Mounts

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and trike products, manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009.

The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

111,569 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

AMA Announces Motorcyclists of the Year - Kids

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the 2009 Motorcyclist of the Year award. Here's an excerpt from their press release of yesterday:

    "The AMA today announced the 2009 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year with a departure: This year's recipients are a group, rather than an individual. The winners? Kids who ride motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). America's youngest riders were at the center of the biggest story of the year in 2009, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) enforced a ban on selling youth-model off-highway vehicles (OHVs)."

Read more.

Polar Bear Grand Tour - Schoch's Harley Davidson

Check out pictures and descriptions of the sixth motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Schoch's H-D/Buell in Snydersville, PA on November 29, 2009.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Rich Witt

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Rich Witt on his 2002 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic. 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 along with a description of the bike.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Kawasaki Recalls 2009-2010 Ninja EX250 Motorcycles for Engine Oil Leakage

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Ninja EX250 motorcycles.

Porosity in the engine case could allow engine oil to leak, and be deposited on the rear tire. A small number of upper engine cases for the affected model could have porosity in the aluminum casting. This porosity occurs in the vicinity of a pressurized oil passage just above the transmission output shaft.

259 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Buell Recalls 2010 XB12X and XB12XT Motorcycles for Footpeg Mount Defect

Buell is recalling certain model year 2010 XB12X and XB12XT motorcycles.

The right hand side footpeg mount may have been manufactured to incorrect specifications.

23 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125

2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Picture2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Picture

2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Blue Color2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Blue Color

2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Motorcycle2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Motorcycle

2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Sport Bike2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Sport Bike

2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Black Edition2010 Yamaha YZF-R 125 Black Edition