10 Ways to Be Safe Riding a Motorcycle

I get Google Alerts every day telling of motorcycle accidents all over the world. The most disturbing accounts describe the deaths of riders because an oncoming motorist turned left across their path and the motorcycle struck the car.

Folks, most every rider has not yet got the message of the danger of left-turners.

Please read my 10 Ways to Be Safe on a Motorcycle. It describes the left-turner as well as nine more ways to be be safe on a motorcycle.

These tips are also included in my new Kindle book, Getting Started Riding a Motorcycle.

So, get educated and read my 10 Ways to Be Safe on a Motorcycle.

Kawasaki Recalls 2012 Ninja and Versys Motorcycles for Footpeg Defect

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2012 EX250JCF/A/AL/L Ninja 250, EX650ECF/L Ninja 650 and KLE650CCF/L Versys motorcycles manufactured from September 13, 2011 through October 25, 2011.

Due to engine vibration and damage during assembly, the circlips on the footpeg mounting pins can break and fall off and cause the footpeg to detach from the motorcycle.

793 units are affected.

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Ducati Recalls Monster 1100 EVO for Cracked Rear Wheel Spokes

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Monster 1100 EVO motorcycles, manufactured from January 17, 2011, through January 24, 2012 and equipped with rear rims marked with code DU6-RR.

Over time, the spokes on the rear wheel rim may develop cracks.

892 units are affected.

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Kawasaki Recalls Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-6R for Charging Problem

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ninja ZX-10R, and 2009-2012 Ninja ZX-6R motorcycles manufactured from December 14, 2007 through July 26, 2011.

Due to a manufacturing error, the regulator/rectifier may insufficiently charge the battery.

20,544 units are affected.

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Wildfire Recalls WF650-C 3-Wheel Motorcycles for Brake Reservoir Labeling Problem

Wildfire is recalling certain model year 2009 WF650-C motorcycles, manufactured from April 2008 through January 2009 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122, "Motorcycle Brake System."

As built, these motorcycles have a single brake fluid reservoir with a single filler opening and lack the required reservoir labeling. Warning lamps indicating brake failure are also absent.

202 units are affected.

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Ducati Recalls Hypermotard and Monster for Fuel Line Problem

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles manufactured from June 25, 2011, through November 30, 2011.

The fuel lines contain micro-cracking due to insufficient drying of raw materials prior to extrusion.

913 units are affected.

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Suzuki Recalls 2012 AN400, AN650, and DL650 Scooters and Motorcycles for Brake Switch Failure

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 AN400, AN650, and DL650 scooters and motorcycles manufactured prior to December 17, 2011.

The lever-mounted brake light actuating switch(es) may fail.

1396 units are affected.

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