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Due to a crash hazard, off-road bike engine parts have been recalled by the U.S. Product Safety Commission. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

This recall involves the following connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies used in off-road dirt bike engines. Wiseco’s identification number can be found on the neck of the connecting rods between the two circular ends. The part number and date code can be found on the product’s packaging.

Off-road dirt bike distributors nationwide and directly to consumers at www.wiseco.com from March 2007 through December 2008 for about $130 for the connecting rods and between $240 and $300 for the crankshaft assemblies.

Consumers should stop using off-road bikes on which the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies were installed and immediately contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or a full refund if the consumer has already replaced the recalled engine parts.

(Source) Press

A defective hose has forced Piaggio to recall 740 Scarabeo 100 motorcycles. In the evaporative emission system there are hoses connecting the fuel tank to the charcoal canister through which the evaporative emission passes. It has shown that the emission hoses to the canister were pinched and/or crimped.

Here are some of the cases:

Dealers will double check the installation of the evaporative emission systems hoses and components to will ensure that there are no restrictions. The recall is set to commence in February free of charge.

(Source) US Rider News

Honda is the number one (or two) producer of high-quality motorcycles, be it the super special models that cost thousands, or the simple scooter like the Metropolitan that is coming out in 2009.

The Honda Metropolitan is available in 4 different colors: Ocean (read blue), Ghost (read white), Monza (read red), or Graphite (read gray). Taking in consideration the 49cc 4-stroke engine and other details, the price can be considered fair, only $2,050.

Uncommon features include: combined braking system to stop better, hidden compartment under the seat with 22 liters of storage capacity, and holders for shopping-bags and helmet.

Automatic Honda V-Matic belt-drive transmission provides great acceleration, without having to shift.

Honda

In case you’re going to buy your kids all sorts of motorized mini-vehicles, watch out what you are buying and from where! No matter if it’s a two-wheel or a four-wheel scooter, it might have flaws that ultimately do more harm than good.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has just recalled 103,000 Razor Power Wing Three-Wheeled Scooters which have very sharp undersides. Prior to the recall, it has received 10 reports of Achilles tendon or ankle lacerations. Four children had tendon surgery and three needed stitches to keep the wound closed.

The Razor Dirt Quads in the picture is another product which was recalled. 30,000 Quads were recalled after 60 reports said the throttles of this mini-ATV went berserk. The Quads injured children while speeding forward for no apparent reason!

via ibabuzz