Jun
29
2009
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Valentino Rossi Post 100th MotoGP Win

Valentino Rossi won his 100th Grand Prix, took his second triumph in succession and became the undisputed leader of the MotoGP World Championship with a stellar performance at the Alice TT Assen. The Fiat Yamaha rider had a peerless performance from pole position and, unlike two weeks previous in Barcelona, needed no ‘Hail Mary’ last lap at the Cathedral of Motorcycle Racing.

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Jun
22
2009
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Old Bike Barn – Bear’s Rant: To Ride, Or Not To Ride

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by Barrie Haughton AKA Bear, President and Founder of OBB

Again, I’m probably bitching to the wrong crowd… You guys are here reading this, so you’re clearly part of the group that likes to read about motorcycling and be informed…. well at least you can sympathize with my thoughts then.

In recent rants I have complained about people wearing fake dog tags and motorcycle jackets with fake road rash. In general, I have a put up or shut up attitude, but this month my rant is again directed towards the “fake biker”. (more…)

Jun
05
2009
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Ducati Recalls 2009 Motorcycles

Ducati Recalls 2009 1098R, 1198, 1198S, 848 and 2010 F1098 Streetfighter and Streetfight S for Fuel Leakage

Ducati is recalling certain 2009 1098R, 1198, 1198S, 848 and 2010 F1098 Streetfighter and F1098 Streetfighter S motorcycles.

These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection. The plastic fitting between fuel injector and hose can warp or break which could possibly result in a potential hazard to the rider and possible damage to the motorcycle.

1549 units are affected.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUCATI / 1098R 2009
DUCATI / 1198 2009
DUCATI / 1198S 2009
DUCATI / 848 2009
DUCATI / F1098 STREETFIGHTER 2010
DUCATI / F1098 STREETFIGHTER S 2010
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V170000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1549
Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,549 YEAR 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 AND YEAR 2010 F1098 STREETFIGHTER AND STREETFIGHTER S MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION. THE PLASTIC FITTING BETWEEN FUEL INJECTOR AND HOSE CAN WARP OR BREAK WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence: ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, THE THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED INJECTOR COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. TO LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED DUCATI DEALER, YOU MAY GO TO WWW.DUCATIUSA.COM AND SELECT THE “DEALER LOCATOR” OR YOU MAY CALL TOLL FREE AT 800-231-6696.
Notes: DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-09-003. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV

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Jun
04
2009
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Bikes and Volleyball sponsored by Baja’s

if you are in or around the Newman,Georgia area on Sunday June 7th,2009 and are a volleyball fanatic it will be more then worth your while to come see this event. This years event is sponsored by Baja’s and will be a blast. there will be plenty of food and drinks on site so feel free to show up for a great time in the sun. for more info contact Margie Madaris at 678-481-8495.volley

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Jun
04
2009
2

Take Your Old Vintage Bike Out Of The Barn

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by William Sidney for Old Bike Barn

Trying to find Motorcycles Parts Especially vintage Japanese and European motorcycles can make the task of rebuilding or restoring one of these bikes practically impossible…
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