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Massive Suzuki Recall In Works

A faulty electrical component has prompted a Suzuki recall of 15 models from the 2008 to 2012 model years. A total of 68,344 bikes are being recalled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, “Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may …

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Up For Bid, Harley-Davidson Cards

Check out the Harley-Davidson historical playing cards. Would you like to own a deck? RIDE-CT & RIDE-NewEngland reader Michael Trengali of Goshen, CT contacted me last weekend to say that he had six decks of the cards from 1997 that depict Harley-Davidson models built between 1903 and 1950. He thought …

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Royal Enfield Teases Himalayan

The official launch won’t take place until Feb. 2, but Royal Enfield is now teasing its new Himalayan adventure model after months (or is it years?) of speculation over what it might look like. No word yet on when the India-made bike will be available or where. The company’s new …

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Northeast Dealers Engage In Project Scout

  As if motorcycle dealers don’t have enough to do already, Indian invited its dealers worldwide back in November to enter a “Project Scout” competition. The rules were simple. Take an Indian Scout or Scout Sixty and customize it. There were no restrictions on theme or budget. They only had …

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Hamlin Cycles Adds Pool Room

BETHEL, CT – It’s not uncommon for motorcycle dealers and shops to sprinkle vintage motorcycles around their stores to provide a visual link to the past. For example, Doc’s Motorcycle Parts in Waterbury, CT has an elevated shelf in its building lined with splendid old bikes. North’s Services in Lenox, MA …

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