Motorcycle Views Blog

Polar Bear Grand Tour - Hillbilly Hall

2009-11-25T17:44:00.002-05:00

Check out pictures and descriptions of the fifth motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to the Hillbilly Hall in Hopewell, NJ on November 22, 2009.

Erik Buell to Form Erik Buell Racing

2009-11-21T13:52:00.004-05:00

The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company announced in a press release on November 20, 2009 that Erik Buell would be establishing a new company, Erik Buell Racing. Here's an excerpt from the press release:

For more information read the complete press release.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Michael

2009-11-20T16:16:00.002-05:00

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Michael on his 2009 Indian Chief Vintage. 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 - Port Jervis, NY

2009-11-17T21:06:00.001-05:00

Check out pictures and descriptions of the fourth motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Port Jervis, NY on November 15, 2009.

Polar Bear Grand Tour - Old Bridge, NJ

2009-11-13T17:58:00.002-05:00

Check out pictures and descriptions of the third motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Old Bridge, NJ on November 8, 2009.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Weatherman

2009-11-13T17:48:00.002-05:00

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Weatherman with his 2009 Buell 1125 CR. 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.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Bo

2009-11-06T17:17:00.003-05:00

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Bo with his 2008 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, 105th Anniversary Edition. 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 - Lewes, DE

2009-11-06T16:47:00.003-05:00

Check out pictures and descriptions of the second motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Lewes, DE on November 1, 2009.

Polar Bear Grand Tour - Cape May, NJ

2009-11-06T16:30:00.003-05:00

Check out pictures and descriptions of the first motorcycle run of the Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cape May, NJ on October 25, 2009.

Wheels Through Time Museum on Good Morning America

2009-11-04T17:46:00.004-05:00

The Wheels Through Time Museum's curator, Dale Walksler, will be on Good Morning America Monday, November 9, 2009. Here's an excerpt from citizen-times.com:

Here's the complete article.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Tom's Gal

2009-10-29T22:29:00.002-05:00

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Tom's Gal on his 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200. 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.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Lisa

2009-10-16T19:44:00.002-05:00

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Lisa on her 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom. There are no men 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.

Will Harley-Davidson Cut Buell?

2009-10-15T10:34:00.004-05:00

Just saw an interesting report. Harley-Davidson's net income fell 84% in the third-quarter, 2009. Looking ahead, they are expected to discontinue production of Buell motorcycles. Read more.

Here's a video from Erik Buell.

Ducati Recalls 2009 1098R, 1198S and 2010 F1098 Streetfighter Motorcycles for Fuel Hose Problem

2009-10-10T08:18:00.005-05:00

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2009 1098R and 1198S motorcycles as well as certain 2010 F1098 Streetfighter motorcycles.

The fuel hose may become disconnected from the fuel pump which could result in engine stalling and a fuel leak.

753 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

BMW Recalls 2009 K1300GT and K1300S Motorcycles for Handlebar Switch Failures

2009-10-10T07:33:00.005-05:00

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 K1300GT and K1300S motorcycles.

The switches on the handlebars for both the direction indicator and the emergency engine off/engine-start functions may fail.

The number of units has not been announced.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Zap Recalls 2008 Xebra Motorcycles for Brake Reservoir Deficiency

2009-10-09T22:43:00.003-05:00

Zap is recalling certain 2008 Xebra motorcycles manufactured between January and December 2008.

These motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems." They do not have a separate brake fluid reservoir for the front and rear brakes.

738 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Triumph Recalls 2005-2009 Sprint ST for Suspension Problem

2009-10-07T09:17:00.002-05:00

Triumph is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Sprint ST1050 motorcycles manufactured from November 4, 2004 through September 2009.

The rear suspension drag link assembly in these motorcycles can fracture due to corrosion.

2849 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Matt

2009-10-03T09:27:00.004-05:00

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Matt on his 2004 Yamaha Road Star. 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.

Panther Motors Recalls P150 and P50 Motorcycles (Trikes) for Parking Brake Defect

2009-10-03T09:01:00.003-05:00

Panther Motors is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 P150 and P50 motorcycles.

(Editor's Note: This is NOT the Panther Motorcycle Company. Panther Motors makes 3-wheeled trike-like vehicles.) These motorcycles (trikes) fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems." The standard requires a strictly mechanical form of engagement of a motorcycle parking brake, whereas the parking brake on these motorcycles relies in part on hydraulic pressure.

434 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Ducati Recalls 2008 Desmosedici RR for Tail Guard Fire Hazard

2009-09-30T11:16:00.002-05:00

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2008 Desmosedici RR motorcycles.

Due to insufficient distance between the tail guard and the exhaust system, the tail guard could overheat.

386 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Ducati Recalls 2010 F1098S Streetfighter Motorcycles for Engine Stalling

2009-09-26T09:51:00.002-05:00

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 F1098S Streetfighter motorcycles.

The Electronic Control Unit ground screw may have been improperly tightened during production which can cause the engine to stall.

247 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Sarah and Mayabb

2009-09-25T16:00:00.002-05:00

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Sarah with her 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster Nightster. Also see Mayabb on his 2001 Suzuki Volusia. 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.

Yamaha Recalls 2005 FJR1300, FZS600, and YZF-R1 Motorcycles for Speed Control Problem

2009-09-21T14:50:00.003-05:00

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 FJR1300, FZS600, and YZF-R1 motorcycles manufactured between October 2004 and April 2005.

The throttle position sensor can fail.

180 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Honda Recalls 2002 VTX1800 for Swingarm Weld

2009-09-21T14:42:00.002-05:00

Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 VTX1800 motorcycles manufactured between August 14 and October 4, 2001.

The swingarm may not have been properly welded.

688 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Misty and Rob

2009-09-18T16:35:00.005-05:00

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Misty on her 2003 Suzuki Volusia. Also see Rob with his 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C90SE. 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.