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Kawasaki Recalls 2008-2009 Vulcan Models for Gas Tank Leak

Kawasaki has issued a recall of certain 2008 Vulcan VN900C8F and VN900D8F and 2009 Vulcan VN900B9F and VN900B9FL motorcycles.

Fuel can leak from between the tank filler neck and the fuel cap gasket. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

604 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

Sven & Olie

Since my last post was about the change of seasons, hot and cold, and since Joker made the comment that we all talk funny here in the Midwest, this joke could not be more fitting.

Sven and Ole join an outlaw motorcycle club, and get drunker than skunks. They die in a motorcycle accident and go to Hell.

The Devil observes that they are really enjoying themselves.

He says to them 'Doesn't the heat and smoke bother you?'

Ole replies, 'Vell, ya know, ve're from nordern Minnesooota, da land of

snow an ice, an ve're yust happy fer a chance ta varm up a little bit, ya

know.'

The devil decides that these two aren't miserable enough and turns up the

heat even more. When he returns to the room of the two guys from Minnesota ,

the devil finds them in light jackets and hats, grilling Walleye and

drinking beer. The devil is astonished and exclaims, 'Everyone down here is

in misery, and you two seem to be enjoying yourselves?'

Sven replies, 'Vell, ya know, ve don't git too much varm veather up dere

at da Falls, so ve've yust got ta haff a fish fry vhen da veather's dis

nice.'

The devil is absolutely furious. He can hardly see straight. Finally he

comes up with the answer. The two guys love the heat because they have been

cold all their lives. The devil decides to turn all the heat off in Hell.

The next morning, the temperature is 60 below zero, icicles are hanging

everywhere, and people are shivering so bad that they are unable to wail,

moan or gnash their teeth. The devil smiles and heads for the room with Ole

and Sven. He gets there and finds them back in their parkas, bomber hats,

and mittens. They are jumping up and down, cheering, yelling and screaming

like mad men.

The devil is dumbfounded, 'I don't understand, when I turn up the heat

you're happy. Now its freezing cold and you're still happy. What is wrong

with you two?'

They both look at the devil in surprise and say, 'Vell, don't ya know, if

hell iss froze over, dat must mean da Vikings von da Super Bowl!

De Nationale Veteranendag Woerden 2008

WWW betekent: "Warme Woerdense Weteranendag"*

*(Foto's & Tekst: Pieter "British Motor Works" Kleintjes)

Als eerste was dit het jaar van de Woerdense Weetjes:

Renault is een auto op twee wielen

en engelsen adoreren franse namen (of is het adopteren) Velocette.

Het blijven beide vreemde volkeren.

Mogelijk onstond de verwarring al tijdens Hadrians wall, nu op zoek naar italaanse wortels.

Is de MG mogelijk een Morris Guzzi misschien?

(reactie MGS: Neeeeeeee No Way!)

Verder veel vertier voor de jonge liefhebbers van luchtvering.

Hier Maurits, vertelt in vervoering over de nortonnetjes en
de indians en die neerdaalden uit de bergen en zich aansloten bij de D.V.M.A.

Een goed gesprek met smakelijke woerdense weteranen wrietjes over het gemis van George vandaag, huwelijkse voorwaarden, dat whiskey goedkoper rijdt dan benzine, Remia’s aandelen die dalen. (vul het zelf maar in wat je leuk vindt, waar deze foto aan doet denken, ik maak er een multiple choice vraag van ?)

Het blijkt dat zijspannetjes het bestaansrecht alleen ontlenen aan de zandgrond,

een beter zijstandaard is er niet.

(Foto's & Tekst: Pieter "British Motor Works" Kleintjes)

SO

Motoring George Spauwen

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Season's of change, and a place I call my home

As I was out riding yesterday, I felt as though I was once again where I belonged. That place I call my home is Minnesota on two wheels.With the cool crispness of the late September fall air rushing at me, I noted the fall colors starting to fire. After many years here, I know that this is only the beginning of the colorful splendor fall will bring. I belong on two wheels, as much as the sun belongs in the sky. I belong in Minnesota, as much as the fish belong in the water. I need to feel the season's of change. I need to bear witness on the beauty these season's of change bring with it each and every year. There is such beauty in all of the four seasons. Spring brings lush green colors as far as the eye can see. Summer brings warmer riding, and good times I'll never forget with friends and family out at the cabin. But Autumn brings mixed feeling for me. It is to me the most beautiful time of the year. It brings an awesome color show with the turning of the leaves. It is to me the most spectacular time to ride and enjoy the views Mother Nature paints for us. It brings milder riding temperatures, but also brings the end of my riding season. Granted, winter is the one season out of the year we cannot ride motorcycles, but I figure it to be a trade off for the one summer season in warmer climates that it is too hot to bear riding comfortably. The upside is that the white snow brings such a clean beauty that I could not live without. It brings Christmas into the right light for me as well. I grew up in Minnesota, and could not imagine life without this wonderful place I call my home.

The Spider Run 2008

Juist ja... het was prachtig weer dit weekend!

Zaterdag 27 sept heb ik met "HansHans" nog even gereden naar

(Foto: Houthakkersfestival)

het hutje van Ome Jan bij dagrecreatieterrein Drakenstein te Lage Vuursche,

waar wij volop op het terras van de zon konden genieten!
Maar zondag 28 sept gingen er weer een aantal "diehards" (3) van start!

Het kostte nog enige moeite om een groenekanner tussen "de klamme lappen" vandaan te halen.

Maar na uitgebreid koffie te hebben gedronken en wat bijgekletst gingen we dus

met een klein gezelschap van start vanuit Groenekan.

"vertrokken"

Omdat we slechts met 3 DVMA-"Lidjes" op pad gingen hadden wij nu eindelijk

weer eens de juiste gelegenheid onze "brommers" echt de sporen geven...

Prima weer, Herfstkleuren, redelijk rustige stille wegen, olie, benzine,

en voldoende lucht in de bandjes...

Wel werd er wat "gedemoniseerd"...

Kijk uit voor flitspalen en...eh...ik zag wat oliesporen op de weg...

Nee...echt niet... niks aan de hand!

Gewoon RIJDEN >> GAAN...

Van Groenekan dus gingen we dus via de Bilt, door Lage Vuursche,

Soest, Soesterberg, ri.Maarn , via Woudenberg, ri Scherpenzeel, naar Achterveld.

Kortom De Utrechtse Heuvelrug,

zonder "booswachters" dit keer,

waar je nu met veel pleizier en extra breed aan het gas hangend
alle bochten goed kon nemen met een behoorlijk tempo.

In Achterveld werd op het terras bij de Roskam tijdens een stop genoten

van een paar heerlijke speciaalbiertjes en wat te eten...

Want echt scheuren maakte toch ook wel hongerig!

Daarna besloten we via Woudenberg, Doorn, het bekende Langbroek,

Bunnik, weer terug te rijden naar Utrecht, alwaar op bij terras van

Jan Primus nog wat nagenieten was

van deze toch al met al wel een snelle en geslaagde rit!

Er zijn weinig of geen foto's van....

maar herinneringen blijven ook bestaan!

Wij hebben in ieder geval weer genoten van dit alles...

en toch ook weer zo'n 80.2 mls = 128,32 km probleemloos "vintage" gereden!

Tot de volgende keer maar weer...

Zorg gewoon dat je er dan ook niet bij bent! :)

SO

Motoring George Spauwen

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Bob

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery.

See Bob with his prize-winning 1982 Honda CB900 Custom. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.

If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.

Honda WAVE-X Razing

Honda WAVE-X Razing style.

The Grab-it Pack version 1.5 review

Due to feedback and reviews customers have been providing, including myself, the GRAB-IT PACK has been upgraded. There is now a more durable version called the Grab-it Pack 1.5 Which features: Heavier material than before, better stitching, a metal zipper on the top pocket vs. the old plastic one, and I think the buckles are even more heavy gauge than on the old version. The newer version also has a longer waist and leg strap option (currently on RIGHT SIDE MODEL ONLY).

The newer version 1.5 has definitely changed for the better, and has lived up to what I expected. It looks and feels like the old version, and still holds the same amount of stuff, and unless you load it up with heavy things, you don't even realize it's on. It is lightweight, easily adjustable, and comfortable to wear (all day long). I took it out for a spin the other day on a long motorcycle ride. I forgot it was even there. The back side that touches you isn't like leather or vinyl, it is a soft material so you won't get sweat soaked, or chaffed. Oh, and guys, it also looks like a black gun holster so when you wear it you don't look like a complete dork with a man purse.

I own both the old and new versions of the Grab-it Pack myself, and have used both for comparison purposes. I must say, I'm even more thrilled with the newer version than I was with the original. I'd recommend it to everyone.

UltraTilt for mounting GPS and satellite radio

Have trouble reading the screen of your GPS? Sun glare on your XM radio? Use UltraTilt! This little gizmo mounts between our eCaddy Deluxe plate and your GPS cradle or satellite radio. Amazing "angle-ability" - tilt it wherever you need it! Simply follow the "How to Order" Steps on the eCaddy Deluxe page!

Motorcycle trip to Thunder Bay Ontario Canada

Tim and I just returned from a 4-day jaunt from our home base north of Minneapolis to Thunder Bay, Ontario and back. We had a lovely time, ate lots of yummy food and ... rode in the rain!! Yep, we got wet in the morning, then tip-toed around a few showers, and didn't quite beat a major thunderstorm home! Boy, were we glad we had the Desert Dawgs rain guards. We're our OWN testimonial! (And personally, I like the heated vest a LOT, too!) RIDE ON!

Son's of Anarchy Episode 4 review

The show is starting to get a pretty good base line. Each week we learn a bit more about the MC, their members, and loved ones, or not so loved ones.

The more I know, the more I like the show. I liked it from the get go though. I know some did not. If you are not into it by now, you likely will never be.

My wife has been watching since the first episode with me. She hates them all. She can't see why I like them. I guess I can't say I really like them as person's, they are kind of thug like, cold and heartless, but you get glimpses of good. Especially in Jax. I guess this is part of the draw... Hoping for the good to come out-- a hopeful hero if you will. Anyway, weather I like the people or not, I do like the show. It's good entertainment.

I won't go into any details of the show as usual, as to not ruin it for anyone who has not seen it yet.

In my family, My wife and I have always been extremely open about sex & sex talk with our kids 13 & 16. And I've been letting them watch the show with my wife and me.
Last night's episode might have left them with an eyefull or earfull, had I let them finish watching.

My kids had been watching it with me up until about 2/3rds of the way through last night, when I had to pause the T.V., and ask them to leave. I said if it was O.K. after I watched it, they could finish with the recorded version. I'm undecided as to if I should let them finish it.

I did get an education as to how some different MC's interact. I never knew about one of the things that two might do together.

I'll leave you with that.

Mr. Motorcycle

A little bipartisan political humor.

New Suzuki Skydrive 125 cc

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2008 Fall Flood Run Pictures

The 2008 Fall Flood Run benefiting the Gillette Children's Hospital was a huge success. The beautiful weather brought out a gazillion bikes.
The early fall weather was absolutely gorgeous. It was in the mid to high seventies by afternoon, and that's all the hotter it got. We biker's couldn't have asked for a better day for riding. As you can see the fall colors are just starting. It made for some spectacular scenery. You should see these areas in about a month or so when all the fall colors are in complete bloom. It is amazing!
Anyway, I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking as for how great of a day this was.