Ohlins RXF 48 ForkOhlins USA has recalled “about 50” of its Ohlins RXF 48 forks for motocross and off-road motorcycles. Ohlins USA says the RXF 48 front fork may break or detach, increasing the risk of a crash.The affected Ohlins RXF 48 forks were sold in stateside stores from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500. The RXF 48mm forks are yellow with a large “O” and a small “TTX” on the front, and each leg is about 37-inches long.
The product and batch numbers are stamped on the silver-colored front fork bottom piece, and the following are included in the recall:Ohlins RXF 48 Product Number/Batch Number:
FGKT 1586/309632
FGHO 1596/309640
FGKT 1596/309628
FGKT 1596/138461
Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact Ohlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork.Ohlins USA at (800) 336-9029 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlinsusa.com and click on Important Safety Recall.
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This week, in the first segment Editor Don Williams talks to us about the new Kawasaki Versys 650 LT. It’s the middleweight ADV style machine that uses the same 650 parallel twin motor as the Ninja 650, so it’s an excellent performer in a user-friendly, good looking package.
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