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Boast about a grand-baby – no matter what age they are ☺.
Extend congratulations, well wishes, or condolences. Send someone kudos for a promotion, announce an engagement, welcome your GI home. You get the idea. And so, for now ~
Happy Birthday in September to
Barry Gilbert Bell, Paula Stringham, Ray Croghan, Tom ‘TeeKay’ Kartler, Michael O’Shaughnessey, Jack Jones, Kenny Belanger, Greg Ormson, Jim Butsback, Ron Sexton, Michael Thornton, Ron Davis, Wil Smock, Mark Stevens, Joe Ferrucci, Barbara Jean McAtlin, Doug Keatts, Dave Robin Six, Gary Dunham, Danita Martinez, Cory Donaldson, Aaron Cutrano, Sheila Palmer, Christian Ellis, Boris Ivančić, Tim Chambers, Tyler Spross, Kathleen Thomsen-Grover, Billy D Docherty, Barbe TwoElk, Dawn Parker Gale, Gingerlee Terborg, Tracie Rhino, Suzanne Gregory, Tracey Felten,
Stephanie Compton Jorgensen, Nicholas ‘Guns’ Ross, Stacy Baldwin-Montgomery, Marc Schultz,
Drue Foradory Jr., Dale Dedrick, Patty Dimitriou, Pam Bourassa Musler, Terry Torrence,
Sunnybaby Christopher, and Shawn Bell.
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Happy Anniversary in September to
Clyde Brooks & Jean Cooper
Ginger & Joe Terborg
Kenny & Randi Belanger
TJ & Becki Watson
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Robert ‘Big Dog Alley’ Allen ~ September 28, 2006
Ben ‘ZZ’ McLachlan ~ September 22, 2009
Patricia Fitzgerald ~ September 30, 2012
Carol Madden ~ September 22, 2015
Clinton Pennington ~ September 21, 2018
Miranda Diane Dostaler ~ September 24, 2019
Buddy ‘Buddah’ Price ~ September 25, 2021
Connie Roler-Jones ~ September 27, 2021
Shortbus Radcliff ~ September 17, 2022
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August 22, 2023 … Recall ~ NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V591000
Rear Shock Absorber Fastener May Break
Summary: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure. A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected 65,310
Remedy: Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0181.
Read more about NHTSA Recall # 23V591 here.
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August 16, 2023 … Recall ~ NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V583000
Obstructed MAP Hose May Cause Engine Stall
Summary: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. (Triumph) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660 motorcycles. The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) hose may have an obstruction, causing incorrect air pressure readings by the MAP sensor. The electronic control unit (ECU) will adjust the air/fuel ration based on inaccurate data, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected 7,541
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 31, 2023. Owners may contact Triumph’s customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph’s number for this recall is SRAN 609.
Read more about NHTSA Recall # 23V583 here.
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July 26, 2023 … Recall ~ NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V515000
Engine May Stall
Summary: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2023 ZX400SPFNL motorcycles. The alternator may fail due to a loose connection between the rotor and crank shaft, causing an engine stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected 991
Read more about NHTSA Recall # 23V515 here.
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