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MOTORCYCLE MOTORCYCLE — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

firecrash1 injured · 421631 · 2003-06-26

Vehicle

Make
MOTORCYCLE
Model
MOTORCYCLE
Year
Manufacturer
MOTORCYCLE,UNK
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Speed
55 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
Yes
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT TO STEERING DAMPER BOLT CAUSED CONSUMER TO BE THROWN FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. *MR THE CONSUMER REMOVED THE SIDE CAR FROM THE VEHICLE PER INSTRUCTION MANUAL. (THERE WAS NO MENTION OF ADJUSTING ANY STEERING MECHANISM OR SUSPENSION) THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HANDLE BAR STARTED TO SWAY VIOLENTLY. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO HOLD ON, AND WAS THROWN ONTO THE HIGHWAY. (THE MANUAL ALSO STATED: LOOSE STEERING HEAD BEARING(S) CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SUDDEN FRONT END OSCILLATION). AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS RETURNED FROM THE PREVIOUS INCIDENT, THE CONSUMER STARTED THE MOTOR CYCLE, AND A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE RIGHT CARBURETOR. WITHIN A MINUTE, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. 2001 URAL BC-65 *SCC *JB

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10026420
Machine
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