BMW Recalls 2008 F650GS Motorcycles for Brake Disc Fastener Defect

BMW has issued a recall of certain 2008 F650GS motorcycles.

Due to production and assembly tolerances, the length of one or more of the front brake disc fasteners may be insufficient. If the length of a fastener was insufficient, this could result in the fastener not being tightened according to specifications. If this happened, the fastener could work loose from its threads. In some cases involving multiple fasteners, the brake disc could loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.

373 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

BMW Recalls 2008 F650GS and F800GS Motorcycles for Chain Sprocket Problem

BMW has issued a recall of certain 2008 F650GS and F800GS motorcycles.

The tightening of the chain sprocket fasteners may have resulted in various levels of torque being applied. It is possible for the fasteners to work loose from the sprocket, increasing the risk of a crash.

509 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

SKUTER HONDA BERMESIN JET

Here's my wife's Honda Metropolitan scooter.? She wants it to go faster than 40 mph.? So I have these two little JFS 100 jet engines and I am thinking how to put them on the scooter.? Engines are 50 lbm each so weight is an issue.? Will probably use air-start with a carbon fiber tank of compressed air.? That saves weight since batteries will then not be needed.

Looks cool from the top.? Will want to make aluminum housings to go over the engines just like on a DC-9.

Bitchin' from the back too.? Should get the scooter going.? On one jet engine alone, this engine will get a kart up to 60 mph.? Looks like I have a lot of spare wire left over from the Beetle job to do the scooter.

SKUTER HONDA BERMESIN JET

Here's my wife's Honda Metropolitan scooter.? She wants it to go faster than 40 mph.? So I have these two little JFS 100 jet engines and I am thinking how to put them on the scooter.? Engines are 50 lbm each so weight is an issue.? Will probably use air-start with a carbon fiber tank of compressed air.? That saves weight since batteries will then not be needed.

Looks cool from the top.? Will want to make aluminum housings to go over the engines just like on a DC-9.

Bitchin' from the back too.? Should get the scooter going.? On one jet engine alone, this engine will get a kart up to 60 mph.? Looks like I have a lot of spare wire left over from the Beetle job to do the scooter.

Triumph Recalls 2008 Rocket III Touring Motorcycle for Pannier Rail Weld Defect

Triumph has issued a recall of certain 2008 Rocket III Touring motorcycles.

There could be a missing weld on the back of the pannier rail. The pannier rail may, after time, be weakened leading to a full fracture of the rail and possible loss of pannier and rail from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

8 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Top 10 Motorcycle Pictures of the Year 2008 from Motorcycle Views

The top ten motorcycle pictures were picked from pictures submitted to Motorcycle Views in 2008. 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 2008.

Yamaha YZF-R6 pictures

Yamaha YZF-R6 photo

Yamaha YZF-R6 on the race

Yamaha YZF-R1 bikes pictures

Yamaha YZF-R1 left-side photo

Yamaha YZF-R1 pictures

Vespa S 50 classic photo

Vespa S 50 side view pictures

Vespa S 50 front photo

Vespa GTV LXV 250 Classic pictures

Vespa GTV LXV 250 right view

Vespa GTV LXV 250 front side photo

Benelli Tornado Tre SPORT pictures

Benelli Tornado Tre SPORT back photo

Benelli Tornado Tre SPORT bike photo

Harley-Davidson Guarantees Sportster Trade-in Value

Even in these tough economic times, Harley-Davidson has found a way to lure more customers into their showroom: Allow trade-ins at the original sale price.

Harley has a plan to allow their customers who have already purchased a recent Sportster to trade it in on a larger model but essentially cancel the depreciation on the Sportster. Here's an excerpt from an article by Rick Barrett of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:

"Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) has announced a new motorcycle purchase program that guarantees the trade-in value of a Sportster when traded for one of the company's more expensive bikes.



Harley riders who either buy a new Sportster or trade in their recently purchased Sportster between Dec. 26 and March 31 will get the bike's original manufacturer's suggested retail price when they trade up to one of Harley's Big Twin or VRSC motorcycles." -- Rick Barrett, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Journal Sentinel

Read the complete story.

New Bikes: Suzuki Shogun 125RR and 125SP

Suzuki Shogun 125 RR and Suzuki Shogun 125SP
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I know this post is a little bit late. I was thinking whether to include this bike or not on this blog because this blog is mostly about Yamaha cub bikes but I can't resist the temptation given by Shogun 125 SP by Suzuki.
When I was studying in secondary school, my father bought me a Suzuki Best 110. At that time, there were Yamaha SS 110 and RG Sports 110 as the contender to Best 110. So, I think it is also relevant to put it into this blog.
The wow element that I can find in this Shogun is on the installation of front and rear disc brake. Front and rear disc brake is very hard to find fitted on cub bikes. The bikes that I know have this kind of installation is Yamaha 125Z and Suzuki RGX 120 in Malaysia. In Thailand, it is a different story because they have a lot of cub bike fitted with front and rear disc brake like Honda Sonic, Honda Nova, Kawasaki Leostar, Yamaha X1R and many more.
The other good element in this Shogun is the availability of manual hand clutch which gives better acceleration and torque to the bike. The other bike that have manual hand clutch is Yamaha LC135ES only.
The sport rim is also my favourite because it features the Y-spoke. Y-spoke sport rims is used in many popular bike like Aprilia RS125 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX250R. Both which are also my favourite bike other than Yamaha.
The downside of this bike is the use of old style rear suspension which is still NOT monoshock. This make the overall looks of the bike look safe and nothing special. You can modified your LC135 to get front and rear disc brake, but it is much much harder to change the double shock system to monoshock system. One more thing is about the displacement(cc) of the Shogun. It is only 125cc where nowadays the buzzword is 135cc. I really think Suzuki need to do something about it.
For more information, head up to here.
Shogun 125 RR (Clutch auto) RM5,253.75
Shogun 125 SP (Clutch manual) RM5,400.25

via : motomalaya.blogspot.com

INDONESIA SCOOTER MODIFY CONTEST PHOTO

Modifications in the motor mio yamaha mio exchange exhibition in Medan, North Sumatra Indonesian. This event was established in order birthday Yamaha Motor Indonesia. Events that took place seven days was followed by hundreds of modifications lover motor scooter, especially from various regions in North Sumatra, but there are also from outside the area. The objective of the implementation of this event is to build community and users Yamaha lover in North Sumatra.
Bravo Yamaha ...!!

INDONESIA SCOOTER MODIFY CONTEST PHOTO

Modifications in the motor mio yamaha mio exchange exhibition in Medan, North Sumatra Indonesian. This event was established in order birthday Yamaha Motor Indonesia. Events that took place seven days was followed by hundreds of modifications lover motor scooter, especially from various regions in North Sumatra, but there are also from outside the area. The objective of the implementation of this event is to build community and users Yamaha lover in North Sumatra.
Bravo Yamaha ...!!

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2009 FXD, FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, and FXDL Motorcycles for Jiffy Stand Defect

Harley-Davidson has issued a recall of certain 2009 FXD, FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, and FXDL motorcycles.

The jiffy stand spring anchor may have been built with a defective weld that may allow the jiffy stand assembly to not retract as intended. This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

3285 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Yamaha YZF 125 release in Indonesia

Yamaha 2009 Motorcycles, Yamaha YZF, Yamaha YZF 125

It has been spread and being discussed on the web between bikers and automotive communities that Yamaha plan to mass produce YZF-125 on the next 2009. This bike has futuristic design and available in several colors: Burning Blue, Sports White, Impact Yellow, and Midnight Black.

Yamaha YZF-125 featured with 124.66 cc 4-valve SOHC fuel injection engine which comprised with ultra responsive performance system which push it to the top speed level. It has liquid cooling system that will make it durable enough to run in a high speed level for a long time period.

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Yamaha YZF 125 release in Indonesia

Yamaha 2009 Motorcycles, Yamaha YZF, Yamaha YZF 125

It has been spread and being discussed on the web between bikers and automotive communities that Yamaha plan to mass produce YZF-125 on the next 2009. This bike has futuristic design and available in several colors: Burning Blue, Sports White, Impact Yellow, and Midnight Black.

Yamaha YZF-125 featured with 124.66 cc 4-valve SOHC fuel injection engine which comprised with ultra responsive performance system which push it to the top speed level. It has liquid cooling system that will make it durable enough to run in a high speed level for a long time period.

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