Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - John

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See John on his 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL-50 under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Bikes Only, or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Not a typo... A KLR 650 Cafe Racer...

There's a sentence I never thought I'd write... but you know it's not bad.

Here's one more.  It's all l've got

Ducati Time!

Update: Another in a long line of Virago Cafe Pics..

Lots of updates in the comments section. Be sure to check em out.

From the comments. You guys rock! Thanks for the link to the builder / owner with lots more info!

http://johnryland.posterous.com/reciprocity-xv750-under-the-lights

I stumbled across this on a message board. Not sure who's logo that is on the photo. Great Stuff though

A Friend of Mine Built Himself A Really Fun Little Honda Cafe from Spare Parts.

Nice Job Butch!

Kawasaki Recalls 2011 ZX1000 for Wiring Harness Problem

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011 Ninja ZX-10R/ZX-10R ABS (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL) motorcycles.

It is possible for a portion of the wiring harness to become pinched between the rear subframe and the rear fender or between the rear subframe and the bolt holding the seat cover. This can damage the harness and wiring and result in a short between wires and the frame or within wires, which could result in the engine stopping suddenly.

The number of units affected is 2560.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Paul Duguay

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Paul Duguay's 1998 Honda Shadow Aero under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles, or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Reader ride! Another Cafe BMW from Jay.

I really like the scrapes on the knee pucks AND especially the valve cover. Nice job! You've been putting her to work!

UPDATE: A few more. Reader Ride. Outstanding BMW Cafe Racer.

Jay sends in this excellent R100S

Your site is my morning coffee. Here is one of the few café I built.
 

Updates: An odd bike. A Swedish Hedlund V-twin, Cafe Racer.

 For those of you looking for more info on this engine, here's a link to the "Hedlund Story"
And From the comments. Flickr link to more pics.  Thanks Jezza.

I really don't know a lot about these bikes/engines so anything the readers can help out with will be much appreciated,

Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Joe Faltinek

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Joe Faltinek's restored 1952 Cushman Eagle under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles, or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

Honda Recalls 2008-2010 ST1300 Motorcycles for Rear Brake Reservoir Hose Problem

Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 ST1300 motorcycles manufactured from November 15, 2007, through May 27, 2010, model year 2008 through 2010 ST1300A motorcycles manufactured from November 7, 2007, through April 6, 2010, and model year 2009 ST1300PA police motorcycles, manufactured from November 18, 2008, through December 8, 2009.

When the rear suspension of the motorcycle is repeatedly bottomed out (fully compressed), the rear brake reservoir hose may become damaged and leak brake fluid.

The number of units affected is 2232.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Reader Ride. Cool Ducati and Cool Story.

It's like the bike found the right buyer at just the right time!  sometime you find a bike and sometimes a bike finds you.
Brian Writes in:

Howdy,
First off I wanted to say I love your site. The bike porn you feature
always gives me inspiration. So much in fact that I finally get to
submit my ride and story!
I looked for a vintage Ducati for years here locally in Seattle. Last
year one finally turned up, a 75 860 GT. The price was REALLY right and
local so I immediately wrote the guy thinking either the bike was gone
or something as it was simply too good to be true. The ad stated a box
of parts and all documentation going back to the 70s came with it. I
went out to see it, and indeed it was all true. Bought it right then and
there. Took it home and started doing some research. It was cafed pretty
early on in it's life. I saw in a DIOC newsletter index the story of a
cafed 860, turned to the page, and saw my bike! Looking exactly as it
looked then, except for a few new additions.
I am actually taking it back to stock now but thought it would be a neat
story to post up on your site. How it got from California to Seattle is
a mystery. Fantastic bike to ride and sounds like a terror with the
authentic Conti pipes!
Cheers,
Bryan
 
Outstanding!  Thanks Bryan!

Polaris Recalls Kingpin and Jackpot for Backrest Support Problem

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Victory Kingpin motorcycles and model year 2006-2011 Victory Jackpot motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2004, through May 1, 2011, equipped with accessory seats, part numbers 2876641-01 seat, Kingpin Touring, double backrest and part number 2875961-01 seat, Jackpot Touring w/backrest.

The backrest support can separate from the motorcycle while in use.

The number of units affected is 1688.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport...

From the "Fave Favorites" list. Damm that's nice!

Some damm fine Norton Action...

Update: It's a Trident BSA with a DOHC conversion Wow! No Ordinary BSA!

BMW Concept style

BMW Concept style

Yamaha Recalls 2011 FJR1300 for Brake Light Problem

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2011 FJR1300 motorcycles manufactured from January 2011 through April 2011.

The brake light may not illuminate when the front brake lever is applied because the activating mechanism in the front brake switch can bind.

The number of units affected is 260.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Polaris Recalls Indian for Side Stand Problem

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Indian motorcycles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

The side stand may not fold rearward and upward if it contacts the ground when the motorcycle is moving forward.

The number of units affected is 699.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Polaris Recalls Indian for Body Control Module Defect

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Indian motorcycles for the Body Control Module (BCM) which can cause the headlight to turn off in some circumstances.

If the headlight switch is slowly moved from one position to another (high beam to low beam or low beam to high beam), both beams may be on momentarily and the BCM interprets this as an overload condition.

The number of units affected is 699.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Ducati Recalls 2011 Diavel for Loose License Plate Holder

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011 Diavel motorcycles manufactured from September 23, 2010, through May 12, 2011.

The brass inserts installed in the chain guard may deform over time, resulting in the possible loosening of the license plate holder retaining screws on the rear swing-arm. This situation could cause the license plate holder to become loose during normal operation of the motorcycle.

The number of units affected is 964.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Reader Ride. Cool Cafe Honda

The readers are making it very easy on me this week.  Shannon Hayes sends in an older build. A sweet CB750 Four! Stay tuned till tomorrow for a VERY special GS1000S from Shanon.

Yamaha Recalls 2006-2009 FJR1300 for Electrical Problem

Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 FJR1300 motorcycles manufactured from February 2006, through March 2009.

The ground joint connector of the wire harness could overheat and become deformed, possibly causing an intermittent ground wire connection. If the electrical system is not properly grounded, the ignition system and/or other electrical components could malfunction, which could cause the engine to stall.

The number of units affected is 9850.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Motorcycle Fatality Facts

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued its 2009 report on motorcycle fatality facts. AllAboutBikes.com has reviewed the report. Here's an excerpt from their report:

"Motorcycle fatalities only represent about a fifth of all fatalities on the road. In 2009, there were 23,437 fatalities involving passenger vehicles. But that doesn't mean that motorcycles are a safer way to travel. If you look at the amount of miles traveled, the government estimates that motorcycle deaths are 37 times more likely to occur." -- AllAboutBikes.com

Read more.

Best State in which to Ride a Motorcycle

Progressive Insurance has ranked the top states in which to ride a motorcycle. And the winner is ... Florida? Here's an excerpt by Bart Madson of Motorcycle-USA.com who comments on this ranking:

"Progressive Insurance came up with the rankings, publishing the top-20 states to ride based off its own research data. Florida topping the list nearly made me choke, but the inclusion of corn-covered, flat-as-a-board Kansas as fifth and Nebraska 14th! But, but, but… How?!" -- Bart Madson, Managing Editor, Motorcycle-USA.com

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Sundance Kid

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. This feature has been expanded to include Bikes Only and Trikes Only. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See the Sundance Kid's 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster under Bikes Only. There are no Women on Motorcycles, Men on Motorcycles, or Trikes Only this week. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.