Aug 262011
General
Aug 212011
Report Date : July 12, 2011 at 09:28 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number : 11V346000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
VICTORY / JACKPOT 2006-2011
VICTORY / KINGPIN 2004-2011
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 01, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V346000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,688
Summary:
POLARIS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011 VICTORY KINGPIN MOTORCYCLES AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2011 VICTORY JACKPOT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2004, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH ACCESSORY SEATS, PART NUMBERS 2876641-01 SEAT, KINGPIN TOURING, DOUBLE BACKREST AND PART NUMBER 2875961-01 SEAT, JACKPOT TOURING W/BACKREST. THE BACKREST SUPPORT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN USE.
Consequence:
THE PASSENGER CAN BE INJURED OR FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD THIS OCCUR.
Remedy:
VICTORY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 30, 2011.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR
Aug 202011
Here are the BOD Meeting Minutes from the International Convention in Chesapeake, VA. and the General Membership Meeting Minutes.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes July 19, 2011
General Membership Meeting July 18, 2011
Aug 192011
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
HONDA / ST1300 2008-2010
HONDA / ST1300A 2008-2010
HONDA / ST1300PA 2009
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 11, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V356000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,232
Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ST1300 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2007,THROUGH MAY 27, 2010, MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ST1300A MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2007, THROUGH APRIL 6, 2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2009 ST1300PA POLICE MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 18, 2008, THROUGH DECEMBER 8, 2009. WHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION OF THE MOTORCYCLE IS REPEATEDLY BOTTOMED OUT (FULLY COMPRESSED), THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence:
THE RIDER WILL EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE OR FUNCTION WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 26, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes:
HONDA SAFETY RECALL NO. R86. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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Paul French MWRC Safety Officer
Aug 172011
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KAWASAKI / ZX1000JBFL 2011
KAWASAKI / ZX1000JBL 2011
KAWASAKI / ZX1000KBFL 2011
KAWASAKI / ZX1000KBL 2011
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 07, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V363000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,560
Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 NINJA ZX-10R/ZX-10R ABS (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL) MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PORTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE REAR FENDER OR BETWEEN THE REAR SUBFRAME AND THE BOLT HOLDING THE SEAT COVER. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HARNESS AND WIRING AND RESULT IN A SHORT BETWEEN WIRES AND THE FRAME OR WITHIN WIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING SUDDENLY.
Consequence:
IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHILE BEING RIDDEN, THERE COULD BE A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE AS NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE MAIN HARNESS; FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI
Aug 152011
Here is a report from our President on our monthly breakfast ride @ the Vail Steakhouse.
Sorry no one took pictures. I forgot my camera and was having a good time talking with a possible new member, Rick Hartigan He is a retired TPD sergeant that I worked for in Motors. Then we went on a good ride for lunch.
In attendance-*Myself, Norm Hubbard, Alan Stewart & *Susan Wagner, Alan & Brenda Berry, Rick Hartigan, Twan Van Der Sanden, *Will Hanson, *Steve Mathews, *Jeff & Kelly Jamieson they brought another possible member-, Will Harris & Gisselle (fiance)Will lives by Jeff & Kelly, *Dave Lehman
After breakfast those with asterisks by their name went on a nice ride. Norm led us on I-10 to Twin Peaks exit, then to Tangerine Rd and up to Catalina. Twan dropped off in Oro Valley. We rode 77 through Mammoth and stopped at Winkelman for something to drink. While there we decided we would stop for lunch at the Cadillac Chaparral Restaurant on the Pinal Pioneer Highway. We rode from Winkelman to Superior, then headed west to Florence Junction. We turned south through Florence and stopped for a nice lunch. Those, who hadn’t been there before, were surprised at how reasonable the prices were there. If it were closer I know I would eat there more often. We continued to Oracle Junction and headed south toward Tucson. It was a nice day for a ride with friends.
Stan
Aug 152011
Blue Knights CO-1 and CO-9 have partnered with Colorado Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics in organizing the upcoming Sept 10th Guardians of the Flame TORCH RIDE poker run and chopper raffle event at Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson, Loveland.
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We’re looking for your SUPPORT! Although distance will probably make it difficult for you to attend our Colorado poker run and activities (live music, food, vendors, and tons of secondary raffle/door prizes),
We’d love to give our brother/sister fellow Southwest Conference Blue Knights the opportunity to WIN the Thunder Mountain Harley Custom Chopper and/or secondary raffle prizes (big screen TV w/one year direct TV, helmet to boots motorcycle outfit, or the $500.00 gas card). No need to be present to win.
Raffle tickets are $10.00 each, or 6 for $50.00
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To purchase online raffle tickets, Please go to Special Olympics CO and click on the TORCH RIDE banner link. We’d love to have as many raffle tickets sold before Sept 1st, as possible. Please help us accomplish that goal.
ALL proceeds go to “making a difference” in the lives of our courageous Colorado Special Olympics athletes.
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The Special Olympics athlete oath is, “Let me win, but if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Help our Blue Knights family legacy of being a big part of their “brave attempt.”
PLEASE help us “Spread the word” and forward this Chopper Raffle information onto supporters of Law Enforcement and Special Olympics.
Respectfully,
RIDE WITH PRIDE
Dave Seper, CO-1
All questions and comments are welcome! Please email me at gunsnhoses@live.com or call me at 720-438-5453.
Aug 012011
The beautiful riding terrain in New Mexico is always amazing in this area with the winding mountains filled with pine trees and ghost towns close to this Golden Aspen Ruidoso rally. Hopefully while you are at the Golden Aspen you will experience the peak of the changing of the colors of the aspens where will see everything from green, yellow, orange, and pinkish-red leaves on the trees. When riding by a whole mountainside with the aspens changing it is something that everyone is in awe of.
Another big draw at the Golden Aspen that is held at the Ruidoso Downs RaceTrack and Casino is that it hosts the AMA National Road Riding Convention and has a trade show that covers over 85,000 square feet. Other attractions include bike shows, poker runs through the Ruidoso area, motorcycle giveaway, the, Blue Oyster Cult playing live, multiple poker runs and guided tours through the Ruidoso area, bike judging, a motorcycle giveaway, field events, demo rides, Golden Aspen Rally Queen and King Contest, motorcycle parade, and other events and attractions you can see on the Golden Aspen site.
DATE September 14 – September 18, 2011
CITY / STATE
Ruidoso, New Mexico (NM)
Get a Google Map of the Area.
DESCRIPTION
The Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally will take place from September 14th, 2011 to September 18th, 2011. This rally is always the third weekend in September.
This event will take place in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
For your enjoyment, there will be five different poker runs, bike judging, free meals, Harley give-a-way, and much more!
We hope to see you there!
For all your Motorcycle Event information check out the Motorcycle Monster.
For more information about this event, Please see below.
WEBSITE
Motorcycle Rally
EMAIL
info@motorcyclerally.com
PHONE
800-452-8045
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Jul 302011
Registration Info
Tyler, Texas is located 90 miles east of Dallas/Fort Worth and 90 miles west of Shreveport, Louisianan. Tyler, Texas is the perfect location to relax and enjoy East Texas hospitality. Tyler is small enough to feel like home and large enough to offer numerous entertainment and recreational activities. Known as America’s Rose Capital, Tyler is famous for its Municipal Rose Garden that features over 38,000 rose bushes spread over 14 acres.
Tyler’s charming brick streets lead visitors to an array of family attractions, quaint antique shops and unique specialty stores. Outdoor buffs enjoy crystal-clear lakes, challenging golf courses and scenic campgrounds that offer fishing, picnicking, paddle-boating and hike and bike trails.
Pre-Registration Form
For those who prefer refined culture, Tyler’s exciting Broadway and Ballet performances, symphony concerts, world class art museums and wonderful cuisine are sure to please any palate!
Children of all ages love Caldwell Zoo, Discovery Science Place and Hudnall Planetarium. Special events throughout the year include the Texas Rose Festival, Azalea & Spring Flower Trail, Festival on the Square and Movies under the Stars in Bergfeld Park.
Hotels
Today over 101,000 people call Tyler home. Tyler enjoys a diversified economy and is the home of two colleges, and a major university. Income producers to our economy include manufacturing firms, healthcare facilities, educational and retail centers and the agricultural industry.
As a major retail center for East Texas, Tyler offers first-class facilities, attractions, and services with economy in mind. All purchases by visitors to our city are subject to a sales tax of 8.25% Visitors staying overnight in Tyler hotels or motel can expect to spend 13% in room tax.
Jul 302011
The 2012 Joint Southwest/West Coast Conference will occur on June 17-21, 2012. It will be starting in Provo, then travel to Torrey, and end in Bryce, UT. Note that the price will rise as it gets closer to the conference.
2012 SWC Registration form
The cost includes: Hosted dinner Sunday night, catered lunch enroute Torrey & Bryce Canyon, Banquet, ride shirt & hospitality suite.
Take special note that early hotel registration in Torrey, UT is vital. The town is quite small with very limited rooms available.
It is VITAL that all Southwest Chapter Presidents plan on attending the conference business meeting as this will be an election year.
How to Book Blocked Rooms at Bryce View Lodge:
To book the rooms in the block we hope you will utilize our on-line booking system. First of all go to the website www.bryceres.com/bvl. Put in the dates for the block of rooms that has been set up. In the field that says “Special Rates” choose Group/Block and in the blank put the code BK. This code is specific to your group and only works for the web. This then will show you the available rooms for your group. If you wish to call in, ask for the name of the block: Blue Knights Group.