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www.motorcycle.com742009 – Ducati submitted a recall notice for 2009 1098R, 1198S and Street Fighter motorcycles. The right fork unaffected motorcycles may have cracking in deformation at the wheel axle pinch bolt area. According to reports submitted to NHTSA, Ducati states the affected forks have insufficient amount of material around the axle mount which can place excessive stress on the fork. Ducati dealers will inspect the defected motorcycles and if necessary, replace the entire fork with a new one with a stronger front axle mount. Potentially , 732 are affected by the recall.

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www.motorcycle.com742009 – Harley-Davidson motorcycle submitted a recall notice for the 2008 FXSTSSE2 Screamin’ Eagle Soft Tail Springer, 2009 FXSTSSE3 CVO Soft Tail Springer and 2008-2009 FLSTSB Soft Tail Cross Bones motorcycles. According to the article the acorn stud at the brake reaction leak so the affected motorcycles may fall out during use. Should this occur, the front brake and fender assembly would no longer be properly attached to the motorcycle. The article points out that Harley-Davidson discovered this problem after receiving a report of a crash on the November 21, 2008, in which a motorcycle rider received minor injuries. While investigating that accident, Harley-Davidson received notice of another reported crash, this one with no injuries, caused by the same problem. Harley-Davidson dealers will replace the acorn stud on affected motorcycles with a new stud and a retaining clip. This recall affects potentially as many as 11,005 motorcycles.

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www.motorcycle.com742009 - BMW Motorcycles is recalling 2009 K1300 GT and K1300 S motorcycles due to a problem with the front brake hydraulics. According to this article in certain riding conditions with high levels of vibration the brake fluid in the front reservoir may foam leading to reduce braking power. Apparently the rear brakes do not have the same problem. According to the article BMW has yet to provide the NHTSA with a solution to this problem. The affected motorcycles were produced between October 1, 2008 and May 1, 2009. For more information on Motorcycle Accidents Click Here:

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Florida Today- July 7, 2009- Matt Reed. Lawsuits are not the force behind rising health care costs in Florida. An analysis of state data regarding FL medical malpractice cases from the past 5 years shows evidence of fewer lawsuits (annual number of malpractice suits per Floridian has dropped 8% since 2005), lower litigation costs (claims resolved for an average of 57 cents on the dollar), and cheaper malpractice insurance (average doctor’s insurance premium has declined by 8%), yet the cost of health insurance premiums continues to rise. While tort reforms imposed by voters and the FL Legislature in 2003 and 2004 made it more difficult to bring medical malpractice lawsuits in the state, these reforms did nothing to lower the cost of health care. These restrictions, such as a cap on damages for suffering, a restriction of attorneys’ contingency fees, and special requirements of patients seeking to bring suit (patients must pay a doctor for a case review and affidavit to even have the chance to bring suit) have simply resulted in a limitation of patients’ rights, while doing nothing to lower the cost of health insurance or increase the quality of health care in the state.

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Associated Press Florida Today- June 30, 2009-Starting 6-30-2009 the Florida Highway Patrol plans strict enforcement on Florida’s seat belt law. According to the article, the Florida Highway Patrol plans to strictly enforce the law that makes seat belt violations a primary offense. Law enforcement agencies have been able to ticket unbelted motorists since 1986, but only if stopping them for another traffic violation, such as careless driving. According to Highway Patrol Lieutenant Chris Miller –”if we do stop you, you can expect a ticket. We won’t be giving any warnings.” Motorists can be ticketed if either they or their front seat passengers fail to buckle up. All passengers under 18 years of age are also required to wear seat belts regardless of where they are sitting. The plenty is a $30.00 fine plus administrative and court costs.

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Florida Today-June 30, 2009-Traffic investigators are reviewing a recent crash on Interstate 95 (within Brevard County) that lead to a motorcyclist being air lifted in critical condition to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol this crash occurred about 11:00 p.m. on southbound Interstate 95, just north of Fisk Blvd. in the vicinity of Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida. According to the same source the motorcycle apparently rear ended the motor vehicle. Apparently the motorcycle operator was sited as being at fault.

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Florida Today-June 30, 2009-John A Torres-According to this article Brevard County’s connection to Florida’s death row has decreased by four men and in one year. Last year Mark Schwab was executed on July 1, the Florida Supreme Court granted a new trial for one convict and two others were granted new sentences, with local prosecutors agreeing not to seek the death plenty in one of the cases.

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AARP Bulletin-May 2009-The number of doctors of internal medicine around the country are distributed as follows:

California – 5,120

New York – 2,400

Georgia – 2,090

Florida – 1,790

Tennessee – 890

Colorado – 480

North Dakota – 110

Alaska – 30

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Florida Today-Staff-May 26, 2009-As many as twelve people were injured in a Memorial Day motor vehicle accident on the Beachline Expressway. Apparently the crash occurred after 5:00 p.m. when at least five cars were involved. The crash occurred near the Orange County/Brevard County border. Apparently the accident backed traffic for hours because west bound lanes had to be temporarily closed. According to Brevard County Fire Rescue personnel twelve people were injured, but nine refused treatment while three others were taken to Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida. Fortunately all of the injuries were minor.

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Model: Bridgestone Exedra G850 G 180-70R1677H, 2008-2009 Triumph Rocket III – Bridgestone America’s tire operation (Bridge Stone) is recalling 1,018 Bridgestone Exedra G850 G motorcycle tires, size 80-70R1677H, sold as original equipment for MY 2008 and 2009 Triumph Rocket III touring motorcycles. The motorcycle to which these tires are applied develops very high torque and can cause torque-induced degradation in a body ply which may result in inner liner cracking that may lead to a slow leak in the rear tire. Apparently this condition does not affect the front tire. Consequence: The affected tires may begin to vibrate at moderate speeds. Continued use of a tire with this condition can lead to a vehicle crash. Remedy: Bridgestone is working Triumph to notify owners and the defective tires will be replaced free of charge. In addition, the front tire will be replaced free of charge to the matching requirements of the motorcycle. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact Bridgestone toll free 800-465-1904 NHTSA Campaign ID# 09T004000

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