Yet another recall motorcyclists need to be aware of: Yamaha is recalling its YZF-R1 (2015 models in United States; 2016 models in Canada).  The recall hasn't been announced yet but owners will be notified soon.

The recall stems from potential transmission failure, the result of weak components and stress concentrated at the gear teeth. The weak components could cause the gears to fail, which in turn could cause the transmission to lock up, creating the potential for a crash, injury, or even death.

Yamaha will arrange the repair of affected bikes at authorized Yamaha dealers. The fix will involve replacing the weak gear components with a different design, all of which will be covered under warranty. Because of the extensive repairs, owners should expect to be without their bikes for at least a day, if not longer.

If you own one of these motorcycles, contact your authorized dealer or Yamaha Customer service before you ride again; it may not be safe to do so. Yamaha's customer service department: 1-800-962-7326.

Is your bike affected by this recall? Let us know! If you have been injured in a crash and you think your affected bike might be the cause contact us

right away at 1-877-BIKER-LAW.

Spring submitted a beautifully made scrapbook titled “Unintended Consequences”, which provided a discussion of the impact of Michigan's Religious Freedom Restoration Act on healthcare in the state.

Rikkilee sent us an illustrated story showing how if Law and Medicine work together, they can save the world.

Both scholarship recipients will receive $1,000 (via their schools' financial aid office) towards their tuition. Our winners and some ‘honorable mentions' will be posted on our website soon.

We want to thank all the students who took the time to send in a creative entry. Keep up the good work!

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If you're injured, we're here to help

Obviously, the focus of this newsletter is our motorcycle accident injury practice, but did you know we can help with all kinds of injury cases?

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As if that's not enough, I have also personally researched and vetted injury attorneys across the country, in order to build a nationwide network of top accident injury lawyers. No matter what city or state you were injured in, we can connect you with a top attorney to help you with your case.

If you or someone you care about has been injured, call us as soon as possible to get us working for you: 1-800-708-5433.

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If you follow this blog, you know I'm committed to giving back to the biker community. In fact, "giving back" is something that my team and I think is very important, which is why we spent a very chilly day handing out candy at Methodist Children's Home Society (MCHS) on Saturday, October 17, during the annual Trunk or Treat event. 

We handed out candy to over 300 kids who are in foster care, residents of MCHS, or live in the local community. In spite of the frigid temperatures, our hearts were warmed seeing all the kids having so much fun. My team really got into the spirit, decorating our events truck, donning spooky or silly costumes, and helping the MCHS team pull off this fantastic event. 

If you are organizing a volunteer event in Michigan, and you think my team could help out, send an email to writer@lawyerforlife.com. 

Happy Halloween! 

Talk about crafty! A new San Francisco-based startup is hand-making electric motorcycles projected to sell for around $5,000. Nathan Jauvtis, professional tinkerer and co-founder of Bolt, came up with the idea to build a clean, fully electric motorcycle that is easy to ride and accessible to enthusiasts. He started working on Bolt in his garage and has now started taking reservations from buyers.

What sets Bolt apart from other bikes? For starters, you will use a smartphone app to start it, and the bike can be tracked via GPS locator should it ever go missing. Parents will even be able to set limits on Bolt's speed to protect teen riders from the temptations of fast riding.

So what do you think? Is this the future of motorcycling? Weigh in by leaving a comment below, or join the conversation on Facebook. You can check out Bolt Motorbikes at www.boltmotorbikes.com.

If you or someone you care about has been injured in a motorcycle crash, get help. Call us today for a free consultation:

1-877-BIKER-LAW

July is Women's Motorcycle Month! Every week for the month of July, visit our blog to read about some of the pioneers of women's motorcycling.

Augusta and Adeline Van Buren

Augusta and Adeline Van Buren were born in the 1880s, and grew up in New York City. These “society girls” enjoyed many freedoms not typical for women of the time. The Van Buren girls were very active and accomplished athletes; along with their brother, Albert, they tried their hands at many sports including swimming, running, and even wrestling, to name a few. The limitations place on other women by the society of the time did not apply to the Van Buren sisters, so it's not a huge surprise they ended up riding motorcycles.

In 1916, Augusta and Adeline set off on a cross-country motorcycle trek with a very specific goal in mind: they wanted to prove that women could serve as dispatch riders for the military. There were two reasons for doing this. First, because it would allow women to contribute directly to the war effort and free up men for combat duties. Second, women were not allowed to vote because they did not participate directly in war efforts; by serving as dispatch riders for the military, the Van Burens hoped to help convince society that it was time for women to have a say in political life.

They set off from Brooklyn, New York, on Independence Day on a pair of Indian Motorcycles, travelling more than 5,500 miles to San Francisco. The journey was challenging at the best of times, and downright impossible at the worst. Road conditions were unpredictable (when there were roads at all), and the women were arrested several times along the way for wearing pants.

That's right. They were arrested. Several times.For wearing pants.

Ultimately, the Van Buren sisters did not succeed in their goal to become dispatch riders for the military. In fact, media coverage of their accomplishment was sparse, and their incredible achievement was referred to as a “vacation” rather than the pioneering ride that it was. A prominent magazine at the time praised their bikes, but not the sisters themselves. It took 85 years, but the women were inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2002.

What do you think? Did the Van Buren sisters help pave the way for women motorcyclists of the future? Share your opinion below, or join the conversation on Facebook!

Source(s):
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=285

July is Women's Motorcycle Month! Every week for the month of July, visit our blog to read about some of the pioneers of women's motorcycling.

Dot Robinson

From before she was even born, Dorothy “Dot” Robinson was surrounded by motorcycles. When her mother went into labor on April 22, 1912, her father rushed her to the hospital in the sidecar of his motorcycle. Beyond that, motorcycles were in Dot's blood. Her father designed sidecars and was an amateur racer. Dot and her family moved to Michigan when she was six years old, where her father ran a motorcycle dealership.

She started riding when she was young, and earned her first trophy in the Flint 100 Endurance race back in 1930. Dot met her husband, Earl Robinson, while working in her father's motorcycle shop. She and Earl married in 1931, and in 1935 made a record transcontinental run together. After that, they were invited to run a Harley-Davidson dealership in Detroit. They ran the shop until 1971, then sold it to travel the world by motorcycle.

While running the shop with her husband, Dot was also busy becoming the first woman to win an AMA national competition in 1940 and again in 1946. She was also a founding member of the Motor Maids, a women's motorcycle club that still exists today, which was featured extensively in American Motorcyclist Magazine. Dot began wearing her signature pink motorcycle gear in the 1950s in order to distinguish herself from the motorcycle “outlaws” portrayed in film wearing all-black leathers.

Dot Robinson, motorcycle pioneer, passed away at the age of 87 in 1999. She guessed that in her lifetime she had traveled more than a million miles on a motorcycle.

What do you think? Did Dot Robinson help pave the way for women motorcyclists of the future? Share your opinion below, or join the conversation on Facebook!

Source(s):
http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/asp/museum/exhibits/heroesofharley/biopage1.asp?id=78

July is Women's Motorcycle Month! Every week for the month of July, visit our blog to read about some of the pioneers of women's motorcycling.

EFFIE AND AVIS HOTCHKISS

Effie and Avis Hotchkiss were a mother and daughter team that had no intention of setting any records or gaining any fame, they simply wanted to see America and thought a Harley-Davidson would be the best way to do just that.

They started their epic ride in New York and headed to San Francisco for the World's Fair. They traveled through Salt Lake City, Chicago, and Milwaukee, to name a few. Their two-month trip, beginning in 1915, was the first recorded all-female cross-country motorcycle ride. They brought along tools, camping gear, and pots and pans; there were few hotels, restaurants, and repair shops along their route.

What do you think? Did this mother-daughter duo pave the way for women motorcyclists of the future? Share your opinion below, or join the conversation on Facebook!

Source(s):
http://vrumblesramblingbikerblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/effie-and-avis-hotchkiss-riding-into-history/