Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2011 Softail motorcycles manufactured from June 7, 2010, through October 8, 2010, which have had a security system kit installed as an accessory.
The Body Control Modules (BCM) involved are part numbers 69991-11 and 69993-11. The BCM has a case that may not have been properly sealed during production. An improper seal may allow water intrusion into the BCM which may cause engine stall.
The number of units affected is 6964.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
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Showing posts with label motorcycle safety. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ducati Recalls MTS 620, 1000, and 1100 for Fuel Leakage Problem
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2006 Multistrada 620, model year 2003-2006 Multistrada 1000, and model year 2007-2009 Multistrada 1100 motorcycles.
Fuel leakage can occur at the fuel tank pump flange seal. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The number of units affected is 3911.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Fuel leakage can occur at the fuel tank pump flange seal. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The number of units affected is 3911.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ducati Recalls 2010 MTS1200S for Stalling Problem
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 MTS1200S motorcycles.
In the event the driver should downshift or maneuver with the clutch disengaged and the engine at idle, the vehicle could stall.
The number of units affected is 1196.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
In the event the driver should downshift or maneuver with the clutch disengaged and the engine at idle, the vehicle could stall.
The number of units affected is 1196.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Triumph Recalls 2010 GT and ST Motorcycles for Incorrect Dipstick Length
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2010 GT and ST motorcycles.
The plug/dipstick is of an incorrect length. As a result, the accuracy of the dipstick for measuring adequate levels of oil may be compromised and adequate oil levels may not be maintained.
The number of units affected is 216.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
The plug/dipstick is of an incorrect length. As a result, the accuracy of the dipstick for measuring adequate levels of oil may be compromised and adequate oil levels may not be maintained.
The number of units affected is 216.
Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Motorcycle fatalities drop
The MCIA have commented on the reduction of motorcycle fatalities in the DfT Transport Statistics Bulletin: Road Casualties in Great Britain - Main Results 2008.
They say:-
"493 motorcyclists were killed in 2008, the lowest number since 1996 (when 440 riders were killed) and just 26 more than the 1994-98 average of 467, the official Government baseline for road safety targets. Over the same period motorcycle use has increased over 44 per cent. These results show that mile-for-mile, motorcycling is becoming safer. "
"The reduction of 16 per cent in the number of motorcycle fatalities is a greater reduction than for road users as a whole, where fatalities for all road users have fallen just 14 per cent. The number of riders killed or seriously injured is down 10 percent on 2007, and the total number of motorcycle casualties is 8 per cent lower than in 2007."
So some positive biking news at last, though obviously 493 deaths is still 493 to many, but a 16% reduction should be applauded for all concerned who work tirelessly on improving motorcycle safety.
Ride safe.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
They say:-
"493 motorcyclists were killed in 2008, the lowest number since 1996 (when 440 riders were killed) and just 26 more than the 1994-98 average of 467, the official Government baseline for road safety targets. Over the same period motorcycle use has increased over 44 per cent. These results show that mile-for-mile, motorcycling is becoming safer. "
"The reduction of 16 per cent in the number of motorcycle fatalities is a greater reduction than for road users as a whole, where fatalities for all road users have fallen just 14 per cent. The number of riders killed or seriously injured is down 10 percent on 2007, and the total number of motorcycle casualties is 8 per cent lower than in 2007."
So some positive biking news at last, though obviously 493 deaths is still 493 to many, but a 16% reduction should be applauded for all concerned who work tirelessly on improving motorcycle safety.
Ride safe.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
New motorcycle safety cartoons
Well at last a positive move to improve motorcycle safety using humour as the medium. In a new Europe wide road safety campaign developed by the Association des Constructeurs Europeens de Motorcycles (ACEM) 13 cartoons will be released on a monthly basis to highlight and educate about the everyday risks riders of powered two wheelers (PTWs) face.
The aim of the campaign is to raise riders awareness of the various risks posed by road layouts and traffic sitautions.
Lucky 13 is a motorcyclist and is the main star of the cartoons. Like many others he is on the road every day. He’s also a lucky guy. He doesn’t know that the roadway isn’t always a safe place to ride his motorcycle, yet some how he pulls through every time. Don’t be like him, don’t count on your luck like he does. And learn from his mistakes.
The first cartoon is entitled "How to Avoid Accidents at Junctions" - see cartoon below.
You can download the cartoon for yourself from http://www.acem.eu/cartoon.
Well done the the ACEM, hopefully these cartoons will leading to greater awareness of the risks involved in riding a motorcycle, scooter or moped!
Ride safe.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
The aim of the campaign is to raise riders awareness of the various risks posed by road layouts and traffic sitautions.
Lucky 13 is a motorcyclist and is the main star of the cartoons. Like many others he is on the road every day. He’s also a lucky guy. He doesn’t know that the roadway isn’t always a safe place to ride his motorcycle, yet some how he pulls through every time. Don’t be like him, don’t count on your luck like he does. And learn from his mistakes.
The first cartoon is entitled "How to Avoid Accidents at Junctions" - see cartoon below.
You can download the cartoon for yourself from http://www.acem.eu/cartoon.
Well done the the ACEM, hopefully these cartoons will leading to greater awareness of the risks involved in riding a motorcycle, scooter or moped!
Ride safe.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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