sportbiker.net http://sportbiker.net Sportbike news, tips, tricks, and videos Tue, 03 May 2011 06:28:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Motorcycle Chains and Security http://sportbiker.net/2011/05/03/motorcycle-chains-and-security/ http://sportbiker.net/2011/05/03/motorcycle-chains-and-security/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 06:28:54 +0000 Sportbiker http://sportbiker.net/?p=670 In the end, if you have bolt cutters big enough, you can cut through any chain easily.

The lesson is to get the thickest chain of high quality metal with a top quality lock.

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roadrash foot

More pics.

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How to Avoid Skinning Yourself Alive – Brittany Morrow from Brittany Morrow on Vimeo.

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Marc Ristori now:

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]]> http://sportbiker.net/2011/02/28/bike-control-a-japanese-example/feed/ 0 73,000 Suzukis Recalled for Electrical Issue http://sportbiker.net/2011/02/25/73000-suzukis-recalled-for-electrical-issue/ http://sportbiker.net/2011/02/25/73000-suzukis-recalled-for-electrical-issue/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:45:28 +0000 Sportbiker http://sportbiker.net/?p=649 Props to Suzuki for dealing with the issue. 99-02 R6 had the same issue, but all we got was a big fat finger from Yamaha.

From a recall notice issued by NHTSA…

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
SUZUKI / AN400 2008-2009
SUZUKI / DL1000 2008-2009
SUZUKI / GSF1250 2008-2009
SUZUKI / GSX-R600 2008-2009
SUZUKI / GSX-R750 2008-2009
SUZUKI / GSX1300B 2008
SUZUKI / GSX1300R 2008-2010
SUZUKI / GSX650F 2008-2009
SUZUKI / SFV650 2009-2010
SUZUKI / VL800 2008-2010
SUZUKI / VLR1800 2008-2009
SUZUKI / VZ1500 2009-2010

Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 18, 2011 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V108000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 73,426
Summary:
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01. SOME REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE POWER MODULE (CIRCUIT BOARD) AND THE RECTIFIER CASE THAT CONTAINS A HEAT SINK TO DISSIPATE HEAT. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION, HEAT GENERATED ON THE POWER MODULE CIRCUIT BOARD CAN CAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD TO DEFORM, AND LIFT OF THE CASE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING PROVIDED TO THE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY. THIS CAN CAUSE DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING AND/OR A NO-START CONDITION. ENGINE STALLING WHILE RIDING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV

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