What’s going on guys? If you own a 2005 or 2006 Suzuki Gsxr1000, I’ve got some important news for you! Alex just received a safety recall letter from Suzuki regarding these bikes.

Apparently, Suzuki has received reports of cracking or breakage of the motorcycle frame in certain extreme situations where unusually high stress is placed on the frame, such as front end collisions.

There have also been reports of breakage and cracking of the frame behind and below the steering neck when the motorcycle is subjected to repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended wheelies or other stunts.

While ordinary operation of the motorcycle does not create a risk, Suzuki has voluntarily decided to conduct this safety recall.

So bring in your Gsxr1000 to your dealership and they will inspect and install a frame brace to reinforce the frame. The appearance, performance and handling of the bike will remain unchanged.

If you have already gotten this done, Suzuki will reimburse you for the costs. For more information, please contact the American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Motorcycle Service Department, PO Box 1100, Brea, CA 92822-1100, or call (714) 527-1490.

Be careful guys! Get this done now!

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Hey guys! Planning on hibernating your bike this winter? I know I am tucking my R1 away! Storing a bike properly takes a lot of preparation. Read on for my top tips on how to do it right.

Storage
Ideally, the bike should be kept indoors when it is not in use. Using a bike cover can provide additional help to prevent accidental damage, make it harder for small creatures to nest, and also stops people from seeing your bike. For complete cryogenic status, companies offer bike chambers for a few hundred dollars that have filter systems to keep away moisture and dust. But that’s a bit overboard in my opinion.

Cleaning
After the last ride before storage, give the bike a really thorough cleaning, paying special attention to metal parts and linkages. Actually, you should do this after every ride anyways. Not many garages are moisture free, so manually dry the bike and coat metal parts (but not the brakes) with an anti-corrosion formula (like WD-40). Remember to grease any parts (linkages, cables, etc.) that might have been stripped of their lubricants.
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What’s up guys? Today I will be going over what you will need to show the DMV here in California in order to obtain your M1 license.

After completing the requirements, you will be issued an instruction permit to allow you to practice driving a motorcycle. You may not drive at night, on the freeway, or have any passengers with you. When you are feeling confident enough, call to DMV to schedule an appointment for the driving test. You have three chances to pass.

The following video shows what you have to do in California to pass. You don’t have to do it as fast as I did. In fact, going slower than I did will definitely help some people.

Please try and take the test on a smaller capacity bike. 250s are generally very popular. I actually found that going a bit faster allowed me the momentum to cruise through the obstacle course. I found that going slower just put me in danger of putting my foot down or tipping over.

However, to each their own. Practice during the weekends when the DMV is closed and good luck! Peace!

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My stay in the Bay was short. I will be moving to Florida where there are lots of hot spots for bikes too, so don’t worry guys I’ll still be around.

Some of the great motorcycle meets are down in South Beach, and as for great rides you’ll mostly find only scenic routes in South Florida. If you want to hit the twisties you gotta go far to the Gulf Coast side of Florida or find a good track. Currently the closest one that I live near is Moroso. Currently they are undergoing renovations to fit it for motorcycles. So soon there will be one about 20 minutes away. As for weekly track days the next closest thing is in Georgia.  I’ll miss California for its diverse roads and scenery and I don’t think anywhere else can compare.

Since Lex Racing is based in California, that means my beloved R6 is going back into their stables. Thanks for letting me borrow it though. You guys rock! Does this leave me without wheels? Heck no!
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Hey guys! So, I haven’t been able to ride for about a week, and it was making me real anxious. I needed to get my tires on the asphalt to feed my addiction. Since I needed to get my fix, I called up Alex and Justin to go out riding with me. We hit CA HWY 101 and messed around the hills of Brisbane.

Overall, I had a fun, easy ride around where I live. I just had to to give my bike a little wear and tear. No real big twisties around my area. This ride was more for the scenery, wind in your hair kinda thing. So here are some pictures before our ride.

P.S. I just realized the bikes look like a jelly sandwich…if you don’t get it, look real hard.
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