Category: Motorcycle News

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SW-Motech Pro Side Carriers & Sysbag 30 Side Bags on a 2018 Suzuki DL1000A V-Strom I just installed a set of Pro Side Carriers and these Sysbag 30’s on my 2018 V-Strom DL1000A. I give the whole setup a solid … Continue reading

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Glossary of Tuning Terms

The following are basic terms used when tuning. These will help you to understand discussion about tuning in general, refer to these when posting questions or when reading posts about fuel injection. Acceleration – The rate of change in velocity with … Continue reading

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Even a girl can fix a flat tire with the Stop n Go Tire Plug Gun kit!

This is the best tire plug kit we have ever used! We always keep this kit in stock. Watch the video to see how easy it is to fix a flat by the side of the road.

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Milwaukee Eight Motor FACTS

Some juicy facts about the 2017 Milwaukee Eight motor, gleaned from an actual parts microfiche… Our earlier speculation was incorrect; the Milwaukee Eight DOES have 4 valves per cylinder, opened by two pushrod-activated rockers arms (each one has one “finger” … Continue reading

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Harley’s New Engine: The “Milwaukee Eight 107”

Harley Davidson will unveil a brand new massive 1753cc V-twin engine next month. According to the EPA’s data, Harley-Davidson will introduce a new 1746cc (107ci) engine with a larger 1868cc (114ci) engine for CVO models. The new engine will be … Continue reading

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EPA Fines Harley-Davidson 12 Million for selling Super Tuners

Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N) agreed to pay a $12 million civil fine and stop selling illegal after-market devices that cause its motorcycles to emit too much pollution, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday. The settlement resolves government allegations that Harley … Continue reading

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Kawasaki Ninja H2R BUILT BEYOND BELIEF

The Kawasaki Ninja H2™R motorcycle is an engineering marvel, made possible only through the sourcing of technological expertise from multiple divisions of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. The Gas Turbine division was crucial in the development of a hyper-efficient supercharger­—the only … Continue reading

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Look Twice for Motorcyclists

This is the first of a series of Motorcycle PSA videos we plan to start promoting when riding season starts lets make people aware to WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES [evp_embed_video url=”http://bikesbuiltbetter.com/events/psa/Look Twice for Motorcycleist.mp4″ width=”500″ height=”400″]

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Federal Mandatory Motorcycle Helmet Law Could Happen

A federal task force is poised to recommend that all states have mandatory helmet laws for all motorcyclists, which the task force says would reduce injuries and deaths as well as result in economic benefits, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. … Continue reading

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Suzuki is Recalling 04 to 13 models of GSX-R600, 750 and 1000 motorcycles

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake. Continue reading

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