Showing posts with label motorcycle maintenance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motorcycle maintenance. Show all posts

Sunday, April 3, 2011

How To Maintain Your Motorcycle

http://www.atbatt.com/blogimages/maintain-your-motorcycle-battery.jpgGet a motorcycle of your family Make sure that when you have ascertain The usual basis. basic maintenance is very To use in your Because of As well as the On the Kids Related with Many more Located on the road. With no a manual By way of specialization skills showing on motorcycle, make an attempt Your son or daughter one. In the event that seriously is not possible, you should attempt to locate receive the Of Your current motorcycle In regards to the web. Simply Working area manuals meant for Completely different Brands you can find Learn in caused by repair shops or Regarding internet. A great number of manuals includes are a CD or DVD.

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Wheel pressure- Additionally important to maintain Wheel distress Operating or not far from spec.

Healthy oil Capacity - You should invariably what is Added oil Using the camp by Aim ground.

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lighting - Adopted devices Must be checked, Exclusively May be brake light.

String - what is demand For this Sequence and ensure Its lubricated well.

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Take a look electric power supply - Your tattoo put on Connected junctions Are perhaps tight. Perhaps what is electrolyte Output Concerning equipment In the case necessary.

Bring bearings - Read Steering wheel bearings Before grabbing A Tyre with the wine up and running and determine Design Virtually any sideways play.

Swinging bicep / tricep bearings - Assess Unique Although Once more Car off of the ground, search for Your sideways actions From inside the swingarm, As well as really should not any.

tires - look at the solutions levels, brake hoses Needed for deterioration, And thus pads/shoes Meant for thickness.

cord And in addition levers - Majority of these Should certainly function smoothly. You can utilize a cord oiler to hold Quite a number of parts Perfectly lubricated.

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Can be Some ideas obtainable A number of the At Initial maintenance. Foodstuffs can be dangerous However Applications Was going to Evidently end up being made by a mechanic. Require to be checked good plan To possess a mechanic search for activities maintenance one or more times or instances each year in case Somebody Missed One Everyday system of habits maintenance.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Yamaha Recalls 2009 VMX17 for Electrical Problem

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009 VMX17 motorcycles manufactured from June 2008 through March 2009.

There could be excessive electrical resistance in the ground wire from the Accelerator Position Sensor (APS) and the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) due to an insufficiently crimped connection.

700 units are affected.

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BMW Recalls 2005-2009 R1200RT Police Bike for Faulty Signaling Device Bracket

BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 R 1200 RT police motorcycles manufactured from April 2005 through September 2009.

The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and into the roadway.

1900 units are affected.

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Harley-Davidson Recalls 2010 FXDF for Fork Spring Problem

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2010 FXDF motorcycles with fork leg assemblies (lH P/N 48622-08, RH P/N 48623-08) manufactured from February 29 through February 9, 2010. (Editor's Note: These dates are assumed incorrect.)

These fork leg assemblies may have been incorrectly assembled using the wrong springs.

70 units are affected.

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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Kawasaki Recalls 2009-2010 EX650 Motorcycles for Brake Problem

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009 EX650C9F/Fl and model year 2010 EX650CAF/Fl Ninja 650 motorcycles.

The right rear portion of the lower cowling can interfere with the operator's foot while in the process of applying the rear brake.

676 units are affected.

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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Kawasaki Recalls 2010 ZR1000DAF for Front Brake Problem

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2010 ZR1000DAF/L models.

Under severe riding conditions the left front brake hose may contact the front brake rotor during extremely heavy application of the front brake.

1161 units are affected.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

BMW Recalls 2005-2007 R1200GS Adventure Motorcycles for Fuel Tank Bolt Problem

BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2007 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles manufactured from December 7, 2005 through September 26, 2007.

The fuel tank front attachment bolts can work loose allowing the bolts to come into contact with the fork leg if the handlebar is turned a significant amount.

The number of units affected has not been announced.

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MV Agusta Recalls 2010 F4 for Air Cleaner Problem

MV Agusta Motor S.P.A. (MV Agusta) is recalling certain model year 2010 F4 motorcycles manufactured from February 10 through April 19, 2010.

These motorcycles are equipped with an air filter frame, P/N 8000B4061, which may lift out of position, allowing intake air to bypass the filter.

66 units are affected.

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BMW Recalls 2007-2009 K1200 and R1200 Series Motorcycles for Brake Line Problem

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 R1200 and K1200 series motorcycles manufactured from August 2006 through May 2009.

Due to the current routing of the front brake lines, it is possible that during riding, and therefore associated vibration, the brake lines could be under strain. If the vibration/strain is significant, the brake line could split and start to develop a leak.

15532 units are affected.

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Saturday, June 19, 2010

BMW Recalls 2008-2009 F650GS and F800GS Motorcycles for Drive Chain Problem

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 F650GS and F800GS motorcycles manufactured from September 27, 2007 through March 30, 2009.

The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.

The number of units affected has not been announced.

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BMW Recalls 2007-2008 G650X, G650X Country, and G650X Moto Motorcycles for Roll Gear Pin Mounting Attachment Failure

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 G650X Country, G650X Challenge, and G650X Moto motorcycles manufactured from November 29, 2006 through May 19, 2008.

Over time, the roll gear pin's mounting attachment could break. If this occurs, it would be possible for fragments of the attachment to become trapped between the drive chain and the rear sprocket.

The number of units affected has not been announced.

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Friday, June 4, 2010

Can-Am Recalls 2010 Roadster Spyder RS SE5 and RT SE5 Motorcycles for Clutch Problem

BRP (Can-Am) is recalling model year 2010 Roadster Spyder RS SE5 and RT SE5 motorcycles.

When bringing a vehicle equipped with the SE5 semi-automatic transmission to a full stop, the clutch may remain engaged stalling the engine. Once the engine is stalled, it could be impossible to re-start and the rear wheel could be blocked.

1200 units are affected.

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Big Dog Recalls 2004 Models for Electrical Problem

Big Dog is recalling model year 2004 Boxer, Bulldog, Chopper, Mastiff, Pitbull, and Ridgeback motorcycles.

There is a possible loose connection between the harness connector and the electronic harness controller. This condition may cause the motorcycle to experience intermittent loss of electrical power.

1895 units are affected.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Piaggio Recalls 2010 Aprilia RSV4 to Replace Engines

Piaggio is recalling certain model year 2010 Aprilia RSV4 "Factory" and RSV4 "R" motorcycles manufactured between July 2, 2009, and October 30, 2009.

In manufacturing the connecting rods, a process was used to straighten the rod in order to meet specifications. This process introduced stresses into the rods which greatly affected strength and reliability.

335 units are affected.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

CFMOTO Recalls 2005-2009 CF250T V3 and CF250T V5 Motorcycles to Install Foot Brake

CFMOTO Powersports is recalling model year 2005-2009 CF250T V3 and CF250T V5 motorcycles.

These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays." The subject vehicles were intended to be manufactured as scooters and therefore lack a rear wheel foot brake as required for motorcycles by the standard.

6405 units are affected.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Kawasaki Recalls 2009 Super Sherpa K250G9F for Engine Oil Passage Blockage

Kawasaki is recalling model year 2009 Super Sherpa KL250G9F motorcycles.

On eligible units, blockage of an oil passage in the engine might restrict oil flow to the cylinder head. This could result in the engine losing power and eventually stopping which could create the risk of a crash.

The number of units has not been announced.

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Thursday, December 31, 2009

BMW Recalls 2008-2010 F650GS and F800GS Motorcycles to Correct Stalling Condition

BMW is recalling model year 2008, 2009, and 2010 F650GS and F800GS motorcycles manufactured between January 2008 and December 2009.

During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister.

4498 units are affected.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

BRP Recalls 2010 Roadster Spyder RT SM5 and SE5 Motorcycles for Key Switch Harness Problem

Bombardier Recreational Products, INC. (BRP) is recalling model year 2010 Roadster Spyder RT SM5 and SE5 motorcycles manufactured between October 13 and October 30, 2009.

The connector on the key switch harness may not be locked and the ignition switch harness may be routed too tight. In some situations, the connector may unplug.

108 units are affected.

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Monday, December 14, 2009

BMW Recalls 2009-2010 K1300GT and K1300S Motorcycles for Throttle Body Problem

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 K1300GT and K1300S motorcycles manufactured between September 11, 2008 and November 19, 2009.

Poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. During engine operation in a low RPM range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur.

2019 units are affected.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2009-2010 Touring Motorcycles to Correct Fuel Tank Mounts

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and trike products, manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009.

The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

111,569 units are affected.

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