Öhlins constantly tests all the products in dynos, in our labs and on the road and track. In March we went to Spain for one of these many tests both on the roads and on the race track. This is a taste of our coming film from those testdays.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / S 1000 RR 2012
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr’s Report Date: APR 19, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V177000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,414
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S1000RR MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 10, 2012. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR, THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE DURING HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES AND/OR HIGH ENGINE OPERATING SPEEDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE DAMAGE, ESCAPING OIL COULD CAUSE HANDLING ISSUES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

Aaron Colton Stunt Show April 28,2012 at Golden Nugget Atlantic City

Shoutouts to Boodah and the Raise it up family, Harlem legends, wildoutwheelie boyz, Go Hard Boyz, Korupt Ryders, Harlem Boyz, Young and Reckless, Philly Hang gang, 609 wheelie boyz, and every other crew out there……..

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YOSHIMURA R&D OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2011 & 2012 YOSHIMURA LIMITED EDITION GSX-Rs

CHINO, CA (April 11, 2012) – Yoshimura has been a leader among the road racing community since the inception of our sport. Whether it is the BSA’s and Triumph’s Pops grew famous for tuning in Japan in the 1950’s, or the technological marvels that own the track today, race-winning motorcycles have been synonymous with Yoshimura for decades. Now, for the first time in his­tory, you can own a motorcycle built by the same people responsible for propelling racers like Wes Cooley, Kevin Schwantz, Mat Mladin, Ben Spies, and Blake Young to multiple race wins and championships.

Yoshimura R&D is excited to announce all-new Yoshimura Limited Edition GSX-R600s, 750s and 1000s. These Limited Edition 2011 and 2012 GSX-Rs scream style from every angle and they are sure to turn heads wher­ever they travel. With its striking custom paint, EPA noise compliant carbon fiber slip-on and the numerous street legal hard parts included, owning one of these motorcycles not only makes your exquisite taste apparent, it grants you ownership of an extraordinary piece of Yoshimura history.

Each Yoshimura Limited Edition GSX-R is available with a high quality, custom painted Red or Blue color scheme. The color is dependent upon the frame color – if the bike has a blue frame it will receive the blue color scheme, if the bike has a black frame it will have the red color scheme.

The Yoshimura Limited Edition GSX-R also includes a Yoshimura R-77 Carbon Fiber EPA Noise-Compliant1 slip-on, and a plethora of aircraft-grade aluminum CNC machined hard parts, including a Fender Eliminator2 kit, Case Savers, Chassis Protectors, Axle Adjuster Blocks, Race Stand Stoppers, Steering Stem Nut, Bar Ends, Engine Plug kit, Oil Filler Plug kit, and an individually numbered Limited Edition Name Badge.

Note: These modifications meet EPA and CARB regulations and the motorcycle remains compliant with vehicle registration requirements.

Yoshimura Limited Edition GSX-R’s can only be ordered through an Authorized Suzuki Dealer. We do not sell them customer direct. If your dealership is not a Yoshimura Dealer, please contact danield@yoshimura-rd.com or call our sales department at (800) 634-9166 and we will get you set up to sell these incredible bikes. Participating dealers can be found on the Yoshimura website at https://www.yoshimura-rd.com/t-limited_edition_GSXR_DealerMap.aspx

Yoshimura Limited Edition GSX-R’s are eligible for financing through Sheffield Financial with sup­porting documentation.

Please see http://www.yoshimura-rd.com/t-limited_edition_GSXR.aspx for more information.

1 EPA Noise Compliant slip-on meets EPA and CARB emissions requirements, and EPA Noise requirements.

2 Fender Eliminator Kit included for display purposes only, does not come installed – Not D.O.T. approved – This part must never be used on a motorcycle that is operated on the street – closed course competition use only.

About Yoshimura R&D of America: Yoshimura is “The Leader in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view their wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com.

CONTACT:

Daniel Delgadillo
Yoshimura Sales Representative
800-634-9166 ext. 422 office
danield@yoshimura-rd.com

Jake Klingensmith
Yoshimura Product and Race PR
714-546-2088 office
714-501-6549 mobile
jake@thecreativeworks.com

Ryan Raymond
Yoshimura R&D of America
909.628.4722 office
YoshRyan@me.com

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Long story short, the suzuki dealer would replace a faulty shock so big balls decided to return the whole car in style.

Enter for a chance to win a customized 2012 Yamaha YZF-R6!

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Improves Power and Performance, Prevents Ethanol-Related Problems

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Street gas isn’t what it used to be. At least that’s what many riders have learned after using pump gas to race their bikes in competition.

“So many of our customers have complained about ethanol in pump gas clogging injectors, fouling carburetors and going bad after just a few weeks in storage, I decided to develop a fuel to solve those problems,” said Steve Burns, VP Racing Fuels Founder and Director-R&D. “T4 was the result of this effort and not only does it solve the ethanol-related problems, it makes up to 3% more power and improves throttle response, making it the best, most cost-effective fuel you can put in a stock 4-stroke. Out of all the fuels I personally can choose from, it’s the only fuel I’ll use in my own bikes.”

Unleaded and ethanol-free, T4 is a direct pour-in replacement for premium pump gas, which according to powersport dealers across the country can go bad within weeks and has caused significant increases in the frequency of repairs required to fix the many problems associated with ethanol. ”Pump gas is also inconsistent,” Burns continued. “Because it varies from day to day and location to location, it requires constant guesswork with tuning while riders can count on T4 to be totally consistent pail after pail regardless of where or when it’s purchased.” It should be noted T4 is only legal for use in a competition vehicle not used on public highways and may not be used for recreational off-roading or other non-competition uses.

While riders facing extreme conditions are forced to add octane boosters or race fuel to increase the octane of pump gas, T4’s 100 octane rating (R+M/2) provides greater protection against detonation. Compared with more expensive performance parts that increase power along only a small slice of the power curve, T4 offers 2-3% more power and better throttle response across the entire RPM range.

T4 is designed for stock or slightly modified 4-stroke bikes, quads, UTVs, SXSs and other off-road vehicles used in competition. “Besides improving performance, T4 protects your investment,” Burns pointed out. “T4 vaporizes better, thus burns cleaner and more efficiently. It will preclude repairs needed for ethanol-related problems, increase the time between rebuilds and lower your long-term costs.”

“T4 promises to have such universal appeal, we’re introducing it with its own custom-designed pail,” Burns added. “Today’s 4-strokes are true thoroughbreds and they deserve to be fed like one. Priced between pump gas and race fuel, T4 offers such great performance and protection that no rider serious about his equipment need ever consider using pump gas again.”

With T4 and its recently introduced “VPR” racing fuel, VP now has an unleaded and leaded option for performance enthusiasts that offer similar performance gains at a competitive price. In addition, VP’s recently announced “C9” provides an unleaded, nonoxygenated alternative.

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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KAWASAKI / CONCOURS 14 2009-2012
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr’s Report Date: MAR 29, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V134000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 273
Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 CONCOURS 14 POLICE MOTORCYCLES. THE ADDITIONAL POLICE ACCESSORIES MAY CAUSE THE 30-AMP MAIN FUSE TO BLOW. ALSO, THE ADDITIONAL POLICE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE LEADING TO A SHORT, WHICH MAY BLOW THE MAIN FUSE.
Consequence:
IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO MITIGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT ON OR ABOUT APRIL 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KAWASAKI AT 1-866-802-9381.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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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Travis Pastrana – 2013 Dodge Dart Rally Car

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