Harcore Tire Changing

I can't tell if the motorcycle is moving or not. It could be a really fast shutter or the bike could be standing still. For the sake of awesome, we're going to assume the bike is standing still.

That is some harcore tire changing, right there.



As you can clearly see, the bike is self-lubricating, too! Go-Go Gadget Chinese Army! (disclaimer: I don't know if that's the Chinese army, or not. If anyone does, please let me know)

Buddy Holly Moto License

Not sure if this is real or not, but Buddy Holly may have been a motorcycle rider.



Isn't that cool? Looks like I'm in the same company as giants.

Recall List

As seen on an email from a dealership:

If you see something on here that applies to you, call your local authorized dealer.

Recent Product Safety Recall List

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Ducati 
Multistrada 1200 - Rear Brake System Update (with or without ABS Brakes)

Honda
2008-2010 ST13008/9/A - Rear Break Master Cylinder reservoir hose replacement

2010-2011 VT750C and C2 - Bank Angle Sensor

2010 VT1300CX/A (Emissions Hose)

2008 CBR1000R (Coolant Hose Clamp)

2001-2012 Goldwing GL1800/A (Secondary Master Cylinder Inspection/Replacement)

2012 TRX420 TE&TM (Right front upper control arm replacement)

Honda Power Equipment

Snowblower models H5724, H5928, H51132 (Fuel Tank joint replacement)

Kawasaki
2011 Ninja ZX10R - Main Harness Inspection (Models ZX100 JBF/L, KBF/L)

2009-2010 KLX250 Fuel Tank Inspection - (Models T9 F/L, W9F/L, TAF/L, WAF/L)

2009-2010 KLX250 (Fuel Tank Inspection)

2011 VULCAN (VN900DBF/FL) (Innertube Tire Inspection)

2010 Z1000 (Brake Hose Inspection)

2010 KLX 110 (Switch Housing Replacement)

2010-2012 Jet Ski - (Steering Cable Inspection)

Aprilia
2008-2009 Sportcity 250 & 300 - Fuel Pump Improvement Program

2010 RSV4 (Fuel Tank breather modification)

KTM
EFI modification for 2011 & 2012 KTMs - 250, 350, 450, 500

The technical Bulletin includes certain VIN Numbers in the above mentioned units. Please call service with your VIN Number and we will run a check to see if your unit qualifies.

2011 150XC, 150SX, 200XC-W, 250XC, 250XC-W, 250XCF-W, 250SX, 250SX-F, 300XC, 300XC-W, 350SX-F, 450XC-W, 450SX-F,530XC-W 450 EXC, 530 EXC AND 690 ENDURO R 2010 690 ENDURO R (Handlebar clamp replacement)

Suzuki

V-Strom DL650 AL2 - (Front Brake Light Switch)

Burgman AN400 AL2, AN650 AL2 - (Front and Rear Brake light switch replacement)

Polaris

2012 Ranger RZR XP900 (Valve Spring Replacement)

2011 Ranger Diesel Crew (Clutching update for transmission shift improvement)

Vespa

2010-2012 LX50 4T 4Valve (Ignition control unit replacement)

2009-2012 S50 4T 4Valve (Ignition control unit replacement)

2011-2012 Fly50 4T 4Valve (Ignition control unit replacement)

Riding

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Bikers In Need

While at a Bike Night the other night in Palm Bay, Florida, I was handed a flyer for a Bikers In Need ride and rally this Saturday (or, yesterday). Since I had my bike with me I decided to go ahead and show my support for bikes and bikers by showing up and donating the requisite canned food item and some money. Serendipitously, Dunkin Donuts across the street was providing two free doughnuts and a small coffee for free to riders who registered the ride in the BIN rally.

So, after registering, I walked over to DD and received my complimentary doughnuts (an old fashioned and a chocolate if you must know) and bought a frozen coffee flavored drink since I don't drink straight coffee. The doughnuts were good, but the coffee flavored drink hurt my stomach.

Anywho, I finally ran across the sportbike riders I met the other night at the Bike Night and rode with them throughout the day at a garish 35mph on an interstate. Now, in all fairness we had a sheriff escort and they sort of set the pace. 

I, of course, took the camera. There were some really good images and some not-so good pictures.

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