I'm very sad to say that I'll be closing Scooter Stuff within the next couple of weeks. I'll be having a store wide clearance sale at the shop during the next two weekends, Jan 23-24 and Jan 30-31. I'll be offering storewide discounts on all in stock merchandise. So be sure to stop by for the last days of Scooter Stuff.

But it's time for me to make a change – so in order to stay in the business and keep in touch with my motorcycle family, I have taken a position, working Parts, at the new Mt. Baker Harley Davidson formerly Bellingham HD, 1421 N. State St., Bellingham, WA 360-671-7575, http://mtbakerharley.com I'm very excited about starting a new chapter in my life and I hope you all will come to see me in February.

I thank you all for your support.

Love to all.

Shell

If you have never visited Scooter Stuff I urge you to get up there this weekend and experience a unique motorcycle store before it’s gone.

Like fishing has it’s whoppers such as the “one that got away”, and the outstanding catch which grows in length each time the story is told. So motorcycling has a few exaggerations, urban legends, or better stated; falsehoods, of it’s own. Here’s a few…

“I laid it down to avoid crashing.”

“I bought it to save money”.

“They all do that!”

via Keep The Rubber Side Down

Got any of your own? Let’s hear ‘em!

Overall satisfaction with the motorcycle ownership experience increases for a seventh consecutive year to its highest level yet, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Competitive Information StudySM released today.

via Motorcycle Cruiser Magazine.

It’s a twin cylinder, 4-valve, water -cooled 1488 cc beauty. Features fluids-in-frame and under-engine muffler.

The world’s first motorcycle comes up for auction.

via Seattle Times Newspaper.

via Seattle Times Newspaper.

I think the last paragraph of the story is at the root of it all.

Flying Axle Nut Injures Bremerton Motorcyclist.

Custom Chrome is recalling certain aftermarket Santee Bonanza motorcycle handlebars sold as replacement equipment for various Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The weld attaching the lower horizontal portion of the handlebar to the vertical portion of the handlebar can fail causing the handlebar components to separate. Separation of the handlebar components during operation could cause a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. Custom Chrome will notify owners and replace the defective handlebars free of charge or offer a full refund. The safety recall began on November 13, 2009. Owners may contact Custom Chrome at 1-877-248-5840. This recall only pertains to aftermarket motorcycle handlebars and has no relation to any original equipment installed on Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Touring Family motorcycles, including CVO Touring and Trike products, manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider. Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2009. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Kawasaki is recalling model year 2009 and 2010 EX250 Ninja 250 motorcycles. Porosity in the engine case could allow engine oil to leak, and be deposited on the rear tire. A small number of upper engine cases for the affected model could have porosity in the aluminum casting. This porosity occurs in the vicinity of a pressurized oil passage just above the transmission output shaft. Engine oil leaking from this location can be deposited on the rear tire, creating the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and check for leaks in the vicinity of the suspected porosity. Units evidencing signs of leakage will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on December 8, 2009. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Buell is recalling certain model year 2010 XB12X and XB12XT motorcycles manufactured from August 20 through September 30, 2009. The right hand side footpeg mount may have been manufactured to incorrect specifications. This condition could allow the footpeg to move significantly out of position, which could lead to loss of control of the vehicle resulting in injury or death of the rider. Dealers will replace the defective footpeg mount with a new footpeg mount that was manufactured to the correct specifications. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 14, 2009. Owners may contact Buell Distribution Company at 1-414-343-8400.

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 K1300 S and K1300 GT motorcycles manufactured between September 11, 2008 and November 19, 2009. Poor fuel quality may lead to small deposits within the throttle bodies. During engine operation in a low rpm range, typically near idle speed (when coming to a stop) air flow could be sufficiently restricted and engine stalling could occur. Engine stalling could result in a vehicle crash. BMW will notify owners and repair the motorcycles by updating the engine management software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact BMW toll-free at 1-800-831-1117.

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling model year 2010 Roadster Spyder RT SM5 and SE5 motorcycles manufactured between October 13 and October 30, 2009. The connector on the key switch harness may not be locked and the ignition switch harness may be routed too tight. In some situations, the connector may unplug. If this occurs, the vehicle may stall without warning and could potentially cause a crash. BRP will notify owners and authorized dealers will inspect to ensure that the connector is locked and that the ignition switch harness is not routed too tight and correct the harness if needed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 18, 2009. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397 or 1-819-566-3366.

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 F650 GS and F800 GS motorcycles manufactured between January 2008 and December 2009. During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. This air then mixes with the fuel vapors captured by the canister, and is subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister. Water could flow into the canister causing a stalling condition increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and add an additional hose and route it such that the present defect is prevented. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

So get that endorsement!