sub frame bolts shearing off on the klr 650.

[k650dsn@aol.com]

This from Motorcycle News. Of course a UK site, but hopefully true for all of the markets. Gino Giant trailie sales are rising faster than in any other sector of motorcycling, according to the latest figures from the Motorcycle Industry Association. Registrations of new bikes in the category, which includes examples such as the Triumph Tiger and Honda Varadero, are up 50 per cent on last year. In October 261 " adventure sport " bikes were registered, up 88 on the same month last year, bringing the total year-to-date sold to 3072 compared to 2048 last year. That represents the largest growth in percentage terms at close to 50 per cent. But sports bikes remain Britains favourite with nearly 30,000 sold so far this year. Britain's biggest selling powered two wheeler though isn't the CBR600 (with 3950 registered this year) it's the Piaggio Zip scooter (3692). In fact, sports bike sales have dipped by 14 per cent on last year. Total registrations, which includes scooters as well.

[Ted Palmer]

Gino wrote:

> This from Motorcycle News. Of course a UK site, but hopefully true > for all of the markets.

[...]

> Britain's biggest selling powered two wheeler though isn't the CBR600 > (with 3950 registered this year) it's the Piaggio Zip scooter (3692).

Huh? Mister_T Melbourne Australia

[garagedoor79@hotmail.com]

But not only tight, but also to see if they are starting to fail! I had mine out when I did a unitrak relube, and both were bent a little. It wouldn't have taken too much more use before they snapped completely. Karl

> > I would suggest a quick look to make sure yours are still there

and

> > tightened sufficiently. > > I replaced mine with some grade 12.9 bolts, and if those break