BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle’s frame. CONSEQUENCE: Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury. REMEDY: BMW will notify owners, and dealers…
Read More2016-2018 Kawasaki ZX-10R Transmission Recall
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2016-2018 ZX-10R and ZX-10RR (ZX1000R, ZX1000S, and ZX1000Z) motorcycles. A high impact force may cause the transmission gears to break during shifting. CONSEQUENCE: If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY: KMC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 2nd, 3rd, 4th output gears and the 2nd input gear, free…
Read More2017-2018 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 ECM Recall
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GSX-R 1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA motorcycles. When upshifting between first and second gear, if the rider fails to engage second gear, a neutral condition will exist and may cause very high engine RPM. If the rider then shifts into second gear without disengaging the clutch, the motorcycle’s chain may stretch or break. CONSEQUENCE: If the drive chain breaks, the…
Read MoreThieves Steal 3 Bikes from Manchester Honda
Three off-road motorcycles were stolen from the Manchester Honda dealership early Tuesday morning. The theft occurred at about 12:30 a.m., police Capt. Christopher Davis said. Surveillance footage of the incident, provided by a dealership manager, shows several people backing a silver pickup truck up to the Adams Street building, shattering two windows, using bolt cutters to break a lock around the bikes’ wheels and then lifting three bikes out of…
Read More2017 Polaris RMK & SKS Snowmobile Recall
This recall involves model year 2017 Polaris RMK, PRO-RMK, SKS, and RMK snowmobiles. “Polaris” is printed on the seat and “RMK,” “PRO,” “SKS,” or “ASSAULT” printed on the side body panel. The snowmobiles were sold in several colors. The model number and VIN are displayed on the right side of the tunnel. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com. The following models are included in the recall: Polaris Model…
Read MoreDucati Multistrada Enduro Rear Shock Recall
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle’s rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm. CONSEQUENCE: If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle’s handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is…
Read MoreMan Arrested for Harley-Davidson Bike Theft
A man very familiar to southeastern Indiana law enforcement has been charged with burglary for Stealing a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle in Dearborn County. Donald Sinnett, Jr., also known as Donald Seale, is in jail in Butler County, Ohio as a suspect in a burglary there. Now, authorities in Indiana are awaiting his extradition to face the new charges of Burglary (level 5 felony) and Theft (level 6 felony) filed April 12…
Read MoreDaytona Beach Bike Week Kicks Off Today
Bikers and spring break vacationers are flooding Daytona Beach for Bike Week and Spring Break. Those who are on spring break have been trickling into town all week, but it will be even more crowded this weekend for the start of Bike Week. Both events draw huge crowds of people each year and will impact the local economy in a big way. While the beaches are often crowded on beautiful…
Read MoreThieves Steal Bikes from Rider Training School
Motorcycles and helmets were stolen from a driver’s educational program at a Rutherford County school property. Usually the bikes are locked up inside a large, metal storage unit at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, but someone decided to break in. “They snipped it right here,” said Kelly Appleton. She said thieves then made off with three of the motorcycles along with nine helmets and a metal loading ramp. “People steal…
Read MoreStolen Motorcycle Recovered in Lakeland, FL
Christopher Beistline’s motorcycle is his prized possession. So, when he walked outside his Lakeland apartment complex Feb. 9 and realized his motorcycle was stolen, he was furious. “I look in the spot, and I’m like ‘you gotta be kidding me,’ and I just started freaking out,” Beistline said. Beistline called police and then started printing hundreds of flyers to blanket across Lakeland. He posted photos of his motorcycle on his…
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