Motorcycle Recalls April 2025: Yamaha, Harley Davidson, BMW, Honda X2

Posted: April 29, 2025 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, motorcycle recall
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Be aware that this motorcycle recall list is for the United States for the last 30 days, there is no way I could cover the entire world. But in the world of global manufacturing, if a motorcycle is being recalled in one country there is a good chance it is under recall in others. So, safety first.

Also, (DISCLAIMER) this should not be considered a definitive list, check for yourself if you have any questions.

If you are US based, use the NHTSA website http://www.safercar.gov. Enter your VIN number to see if your motorcycle is affected by the recall.

If you are based outside the USA, use the appropriate website to locate recalls that may impact you. 

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V248000

Manufacturer Pure Sports Distributing Inc.

Components VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Summary: Pure Sports Distributing Inc. (Yamaha of Hawaii) is recalling certain 2022 MT-09 Tracer GT, 2021-2025 MT-09 SP, 2021-2025 MT-09, 2022-2023 and 2025 MT-10 SP, 2022-2024 MT-10 and 2022-2024 XSR900 motorcycles. The brushes inside the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) may slide excessively due to improper ECU programming, possibly causing unstable idling or an engine stall.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the engine control unit (ECU) software and replace the TPS, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Yamaha of Hawaii customer service at 1-808-498-8248.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25E023000

Manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Components SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Summary: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Fairing Lowers installed on 2023-2025 Touring and CVO Touring, Inverted Forks installed on 2025 FLHXU, and Fairing Lowers and Inverted Forks kits installed on 2024-2025 FLHX and FLTRX motorcycles. These accessories may obstruct the visibility of the front and side reflectors. As such, motorcycles equipped with these accessories fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

Remedy: Dealers will install new reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0638.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V210000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2025 CB300R motorcycles. The headlights may flicker or shut off while driving.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlight assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Honda’s customer service at 866-784-1870. Honda’s number for this recall is KS0.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V195000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024-2025 ADV160 scooters. The oil pump driven gear may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump driven gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2025. Owners may contact Honda’s customer service at 866-784-1870. Honda’s number for this recall is KR9.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V194000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components STEERING

Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 M 1000 XR, and M 1000 R motorcycles. The steering damper may have a loose valve pin within the housing, which can cause an unexpected increase in steering effort.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering damper, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Major Life Events… Impacting our Motorcycling (sigh)!

Posted: April 16, 2025 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle Rides
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I have not been blogging a lot lately and what I have been posting has not been about our motorcycle rides.

Life and work have been getting in the way of riding! LOL

My wife had knee surgery and cannot yet get on the motorcycle.  She has tried a few times but can’t quite make onto the bike. Maybe in a few more weeks.

And, I am retiring this year, which is taking a lot more time than I expected.  Once I retire, I would expect that I will have a lot more time to just get out and ride!

For now, I will continue to post irregularly on random things!

Maintain Your Motorcycle Helmet: A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted: April 9, 2025 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, motorcycle safety
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Your motorcycle helmet is your most important piece of equipment so keeping it clean is important.  Not just from an appearance perspective but as a method to ensure it is still in good working condition.

Also, April is Motorcycle Helmet Awareness month so now is a good time to do the work!

While you are cleaning your helmet look for cracks in the shell, that the hard foam is intact and in good condition (this is the part that does most of the work to protect your head) and all the other parts are in good order.  

Before you start… read your owner’s manual on cleaning your specific motorcycle helmet.

1 – Take either a microfiber or paper towels, soaked in warm water and lay across the helmet and visor.  This will moisten any hard dried bugs or grime that might scratch the finish if you first went to scrubbing or rubbing.  Leave the towels on for about 10 minutes and then gently remove the now softer bugs/grime. Remove the visor before step 2.

2 – After the bugs/grime are soft use warm soapy water to clean the shell fully. Rinse, dry and admire your clean exterior.

3 – The visor needs additional attention. The warm towels may have helped get rid of the road grime, but your visor needs special attention. DO NOT use any products that have acid or ammonia! Even products with citric acid can damage the visor (personal experience). Most glass cleaners have some form of acid or ammonia so avoid them as well. Warm soapy water and microfiber cloth is the best way to safely clean your visor.

4 – Make sure you clean out the visor mechanism. Keeping the mechanism clean will help make sure it works as designed.

5 – Clean the sun visor in the same manner you cleaned the visor. No ammonia or acid-based cleaners!

6 – Now that the outside of your helmet is clean how about the inside? MOST helmets allow you to remove the interior padding. Look at your instructions and pull the lining out. Some motorcycle helmet manufacturers allow you to put the padding in a washing machine, others recommend hand cleaning in warm soapy water. If you use the by hand method, I recommend a baby shampoo.

7 – If your helmet’s padding is not removable follow the instructions your helmet manufacturer provided.  BUT, in my opinion, dunking the entire helmet into soapy water is not the way to go. It takes forever to dry; it can mildew, and I am always unsure if it may have damaged the underlying foam. My suggestion is to use a motorcycle helmet sanitizing spray.

8 –Check the vents to make sure they are clean and open.  A shot of compressed air, from the inside, might dislodge dried road grimes and bugs.

9 – Put it back together, following the instructions if you still have them. 😊

Ride On, Ride Safe

Essential Annual Motorcycle Helmet Safety Checks

Posted: April 6, 2025 in Motorcycle Rides, motorcycle safety
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At least once a year you should check your helmet to make sure everything is right and correct.  As April is Motorcycle Helmet Safety month, now is a good time to do those checks.

What are the things you need to check?  Here are the minimum items you should check:

  • Is the shell in one piece? No cracks or splits?
  • Are the straps and connectors in good shape, no adverse wear or tear?
  • The internal padding is connected and stays in place?
  • Remove the padding and check the foam.  Is it dented or have cracks?
  • While looking at the foam, most companies place a sticker printed with the helmet’s birthday. Is it over 5 years old? See below for some discussion on this item.
  • Does the rest of the internals look in good operating condition?
  • Check the visor for damage that might obscure your vision can you see clearly?
  • Are the screws or other visor attachments tight?
  • Make sure that insects/creatures are not living in your helmet. Will be VERY interesting if you put your helmet on with some bugs living inside?

Checklist item 5 is the 5-year rule.  Most manufactures recommend that after 5 years you replace your helmet.  While the cynical among us will cite the “more money” theory of why they want it replaced there is evidence that the foam lining (the part that does most of the work in a crash) does deteriorate over time. It is your head, so it is your decision whether to replace or not if everything looks good.

Do you have any additional tips or recommendations on making sure your motorcycle helmet is good for another riding season?

Motorcycle recalls March 2025: Kawasaki DO NOT RIDE, Dunlop Tires, Triumph

Posted: March 28, 2025 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, motorcycle recall
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Be aware that this motorcycle recall list is for the United States for the last 30 days, there is no way I could cover the entire world. But in the world of global manufacturing, if a motorcycle is being recalled in one country there is a good chance it is under recall in others. So, safety first.

Also, (DISCLAIMER) this should not be considered a definitive list, check for yourself if you have any questions.

If you are US based, use the NHTSA website http://www.safercar.gov. Enter your VIN number to see if your motorcycle is affected by the recall.

If you are based outside the USA, use the appropriate website to locate recalls that may impact you.

LASTLY – you need to make sure you get recalls on your motorcycles resolved. It is your butt on the line!

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V118000        DO NOT RIDE

Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Summary Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z e-1 ABS and Ninja e-1 ABS motorcycles. The connection between the battery pack assembly and motorcycle may fail due to a missing battery terminal anchor.

Remedy Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the battery terminals and replace the battery if the anchor is missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC’s number for this recall is MC25-03.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V146000

Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Components POWER TRAIN

Summary Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Ninja 500 (ABS, KRT Edition, KRT Edition SE ABS, SE ABS, SE 40th Anniversary Edition ABS), Z500 ABS, and Z500 SE ABS motorcycles. The clutch release shaft was not properly welded, which can cause the clutch lever to break apart.

Remedy Dealers will replace the clutch release shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC’s number for this recall is MC25-04.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25T002000

Manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.

Components TIRES

Summary Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Dunlop GPR-300F tires, size 110/70R17M/C 54H. The tires may have a defect that causes inner liner bulging and looseness at the tire breaker edge. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, “New Pneumatic Tires- Other than Passenger Cars.”

Remedy Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 31, 2025. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-800-845-8378.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V141000

Manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Summary Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2025 Speed Twin 1200, Speed Twin 1200 RS, and Speed Twin 900 motorcycles. The red rear turn signals were installed too close to the rear tail light. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated Equipment.”

Remedy Dealers will replace the red rear turn signals with amber colored turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2025. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph’s number for this recall is SRAN 630.

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Unboxing a new motorcycle part

Posted: March 26, 2025 in custom motorcycle, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Rides
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Yes, chrome does not get you home. But it does look good! Check out my latest purchase of a chrome part for my motorcycle.

Vintage Motorcycles: Women’s History Month

Posted: March 7, 2025 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle racing, motorcycle touring, Rally, vintage motorcycle
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Among the many realms where women have left an indelible impact is the world of vintage motorcycles. Historically dominated by men, the motorcycle industry saw an influx of pioneering women who refused to be sidelined. These women not only rode but also designed, raced, and innovated in the field of motorcycles. Icons such as Bessie Stringfield, known as the “Motorcycle Queen of Miami,” and Dot Robinson, co-founder of the Motor Maids, challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations of female motorcyclists.

The intersection of Women’s History Month and vintage motorcycles is a testament to the enduring spirit and resilience of women who dared to defy conventions. These trailblazers not only enjoyed the thrill of the open road but also fought for their place in a male-dominated sphere. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is vital to remember and honor the women who have made significant strides in all areas, including the exhilarating world of vintage motorcycles. Their legacy continues to inspire and empower women worldwide.

Essential Motorcycle Prep for Spring Riding

Posted: March 5, 2025 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle Rides, motorcycle safety, motorcycle touring
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Spring is here, and your motorcycle is beckoning you to hit the open road.

Before you embark on your two-wheeled adventures, take a moment to prepare your bike for the riding season. While the T-CLOCS (Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, and Stands) inspection is essential, let’s delve into some often-overlooked tasks:

  1. Check Your Gear:
    • Retrieve your riding gear from storage. It might have been sitting in your saddlebag for months.
    • Clean your gear thoroughly. Run it through the wash or clean it by hand.
    • Apply water repellent or waterproofing for added protection.
    • Remember, rainstorms are not the preferred method of cleaning your gear!
  2. Inspect Your Helmet:
    • Your helmet deserves special attention. Start by cleaning the exterior. Those bugs from 2023 should be easy to remove by now.
    • Remove and clean the interior padding following the manufacturer’s instructions.
    • Don’t forget to check every nook and cranny for any unwelcome guests—SPIDERS (not the Can-Am species).
  3. Evaluate and Replace Gear:
    • Take a close look at your riding gear. Are your helmet and gloves still in good condition?
    • Remember, you are responsible for your own safety. If something isn’t right, repair or replace it promptly.
  4. Give Your Motorcycle a “Colonoscopy”:
    • If you didn’t adequately prepare your bike for winter, it’s time to peek up your tailpipe.
    • Inspect all areas for leaks and ensure everything is in ship shape.
  5. Give your bike a rub down: Happy ending optional!
    • Give it a good wipe down to clean off the dust and debris that adhered to your bike over winter.
    • Now is a good time to give your motorcycle a waxing to help preserve the paint.
  6. Restock your saddlebags or backpack:
    • If you pack a first aid kit replace what you used last year or what is now expired.
    • Sunscreen and ChapStick…might want to swap them out for new.
    • That candy bar you had for an emergency snack, go ahead, and eat it now and put a new one in its place.
  7. Review the owner’s manual:
    •  Get yourself reacquainted with the bike.
  8. Check your insurance:
    •  Did you stop or reduce your insurance on the motorcycle over the winter? Give a quick call to your agent to get your insurance up to date.
  9. Remind yourself about PANIC STOPS:
    • Find an unused bit of road or parking lot, get up to speed and BRAKE HARD! Get that feeling about what you and your motorcycle will do when you must make a sudden stop.
    • Ride with a passenger? Then run this exercise with them on the motorcycle as well. It is best to know how it feels in a controlled environment before you really need to do it. OH, check your brakes before you do this to make sure they are good to go.

This is not an all-inclusive checklist or recommendations, I am sure each of you can add more items, but it can get you started for the new riding season. Remember, a well-prepped motorcycle ensures both safety and enjoyment during the riding season.

Have any additonal tips…put them in the comments!

Ride on, ride safe

Motorcycle recalls February 2025: Kawasaki DO NOT RIDE, Honda, KTM (Husky/Gas Gas)

Posted: February 28, 2025 in Motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, motorcycle recall
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Be aware that this motorcycle recall list is for the United States for the last 30 days, there is no way I could cover the entire world. But in the world of global manufacturing, if a motorcycle is being recalled in one country there is a good chance it is under recall in others. So, safety first.

Also, (DISCLAIMER) this should not be considered a definitive list, check for yourself if you have any questions.

If you are US based, use the NHTSA website http://www.safercar.gov. Enter your VIN number to see if your motorcycle is affected by the recall.

If you are based outside the USA, use the appropriate website to locate recalls that may impact you.

LASTLY – you need to make sure you get recalls on your motorcycles resolved. It is your butt on the line!

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V118000 DO NOT RIDE

Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Summary Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2024 Z e-1 ABS and Ninja e-1 ABS motorcycles. The connection between the battery pack assembly and motorcycle may fail due to a missing battery terminal anchor.

Remedy Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the battery terminals and replace the battery if the anchor is missing, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC’s number for this recall is MC25-03.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V970000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components POWER TRAIN

Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CB650R and CBR650R motorcycles. The fasteners of the gear shift arm may loosen and detach, resulting in the inability to shift gears.

Remedy Dealers will replace the gear shift arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Honda’s customer service at 866-784-1870. Honda’s number for this recall is KR7.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V108000

Manufacturer Indian Motorcycle Company

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Summary Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2025 Challenger Dark Horse, Pursuit Limited, Roadmaster Elite and Springfield Dark Horse motorcycles. Due to an incorrectly crimped wire, the fuel pump may fail and result in an engine stall during operation.

Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in February 2025. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 877-204-3697. Indian’s number for this recall is I-25-01.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V074000

Manufacturer KTM North America, Inc. (Husqvarna and Gas Gas)

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Summary KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Husqvarna FE 350s, FE 501s, and 2024-2025 GASGAS ES 350 and ES 500 motorcycles. The front brake caliper may crack in the area around the upper guide pin.

Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact KTM customer service at 1-888-985-6090.

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Motorcycle News: 50 Years of Gold Wings, Motorcycle Racing

Posted: February 19, 2025 in custom motorcycle, Motorcycle advocacy, Motorcycle news, Motorcycle racing
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What you need to Know: Motorcycle Racing is Nearly Here

The first races of the motorcycle racing seasons are fast approaching. Here is a list of the first race of each of the major promotions.

MotoGP – March 2nd Grand Prix of Thailand

World Superbike – February 22nd Australian Round

MotoAmerica – March 29th Circuit of the Americas

American Flat Track – March 6th Daytona

Daytona 200 – March 7th

My Take: Winter may not be over yet, but sun rays of hope are flickering.  The start of Supercross racing just stoked my motorcycle racing appetite. BSB and Isle of Mann start in May.

I have plans, don’t we all, to attend at least one MotoAmerica race this year after missing out in 2024.

What you need to know: 50 Years of Honda Gold Wing at Daytona Bike Week

From a Honda Press Release:

  • Pop-up museum to document legendary touring model’s rich history
  • Schedule includes a host of customer-focused activities
  • Also planned: demo rides with Gold Wings and other Honda on-road bikes

American Honda announced today an expanded activation area at the upcoming Bike Week event in Daytona Beach, Florida, celebrating 50 Years of Flight with the Gold Wing touring bike. Situated outside Daytona Speedway from February 28 to March 9, the space will cover a total of nearly 32,000 square feet and will include a massive display tent and a demo-ride staging area.

Earlier this month, Honda unveiled the 2025 Gold Wing platform, which features special colors and logos commemorating the iconic model’s half-century milestone.

My Take: 50 Years of the Gold Wing!  I think it is great that Honda is doing something like this, taking a page from the Harley Davidson playbook.  If I have to buy another touring bike, I am going to take a hard look at the new Wing. 

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