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Another Revival For EBR?

  Might EBR start building high-performance motorcycles again? A judge in Wisconsin today approved the sale of the former Erik Buell Racing, which ceased operations last April and went into receivership. The new owner is

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Honda Recalls 20,000+ Shadow Models

Honda is recalling more than 20,000 of its Shadow motorcycles from the 2010 to 2016 model years because of an electrical issue that may cause the engine to stall when riding. The NHTSA reports, “Engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint …

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Deaths Soar After Helmet Law Repeal

Fresh data published last month in the “American Journal of Surgery” reveal that motorcycle deaths and head injuries among riders in Michigan have risen sharply since that state repealed its helmet law in April 2012 after 35 years of

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If You Had Asked, I Would Have Told You…

A new month means another edition of thoughts and opinions issued under the not-so-subtle heading of “If you had asked, I would have told you…” – That work is progressing on the restoration of a 1948 Vincent “Series B” Rapide that Peter Kettle of Fitchburg, MA bought for a mere

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Suzuki Recall Of V-Strom, SFV650, Burgman

Suzuki is recalling more than 8,500 motorcycles and scooters, with the 2014-2015 DL1000 V-Strom, 2012-2014 DL650A V-Strom, 2013-2014 SFV650 and 2013-2014 AN650A Burgman models affected. It’s an electrical issue that could potentially afflict as many as

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CONREP Hikes Tuition For 2016

NEWINGTON, CT – Prospective motorcycle riders in Connecticut will pay more in 2016 to get an “M” endorsement on their driver’s licenses. The Connecticut Rider Education Program run by the state Department of Transportation has raised tuition for its courses.

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BMW R60 /5 Gets Attention

LAGRANGEVILLE, NY – Some motorcycles resemble over-the-top Christmas displays. They’re excessively adorned with chrome parts and littered with doodads that are as tacky as a blowup Santa Claus or some other inflatable holiday figure. Just as outdoor displays that stress simplicity and elegance are more tasteful, bikes that employ understatement …

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Motorcycle Lover Finds A Match

TORRINGTON, CT – Mike Wallace expects to enjoy a healthier 2016 with a transplanted kidney and looks forward to traveling again after three years of having to endure more than nine hours of nightly peritoneal dialysis due to

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