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Fight to save Davidson ancestral home

“They may take away our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom … or the Davidson family cottage!”

That’s the battle cry of a group of Scots fighting to protect the ancestors cottage of the Davidson see of the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson.

The Davidson Legacy Preservation group is a non-profit making group working to preserve, retain and enhance the accessibility of the Davidson Cottage in Netherton, Angus, Scotland UK. 

Group chair Nyree Aitken says they hope to promote the family home and its historical importance to the biker community.

Davidson Legacy Preservation group (from left): Seth Wing (vice chair), Nyree Aitken (chair), Jasper Watson, behind her Kevin Webster, Andy Harper (secretary), Mike Sinclair (founder), David Fraser, Maggie Sherrit (founder) and front is Ian Wallace (treasurer)

“The cottage was put up for sale as the current owners wish to retire but the only offers they have had have been from developers to knock it down and build new houses,” Nyree says. 

“We as a community of bikers, do not want such a significant part of history to be lost.”

The group is hoping to secure charity status before launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise £500,000 to buy the Davidson cottage and employ a project worker to run and maintain the Davidson Legacy for future generations.

Harley-Davidson executive Bill Davidson and boss Jochen Zeitz visited the cottage last summer when filming the Sporter S promotional video. 

Bill comments in the video below of the “awe-inspiring and emotional experience” of visiting his ancestral home. 

“The fact that they have preserved it for riders around the world to come and enjoy and spend time here, pretty awesome,” All says.

“Heritage is so powerful and is really unique to our company which I’m so proud of.”

Nyree says Bill’s comments help to keep them motivated andpgoves their campaign is “truly worthwhile”.

In 2008, Harley-Davidson enthusiasts Mike Sinclair, Maggie Sherrit and Keith Mackintosh found the cottage, by then a crumbling ruin. 

The property was earmarked for demolition to make way for a new housing development. Luckily, those three decided not to let that happen. 

They bought the cottage and set up the Davidson Legacy to save the site as a tribute to the pioneering Davidsons. 

For four years the Davidson Legacy team has worked tirelessly to restore the little house to how it would have looked when Sandy and Margaret left it in 1858 to make the gruelling trip to America.

“The restoration of The Davidson Cottage was a big undertaking and an arduous task even with all the help from local bikers but, in the end, it was all worth it,” Nyree says. 

“Maybe it reflects the long, difficult journey that Sandy and Margaret made with their children, including little William C, who went on to become father to the founders of the world’s best-known motorcycles.”

2022 BMW K1600 Grand America 719 Midnight Edition

Sandy and Margaret Davidson settled in Milwaukee where Sandy found work for himself as a carpenter in a local railroad company.

Their surviving three sons and two daughters also adjusted well to their new lives, and each prospered in their own way. 

His middle son, William C. Davidson (1846-1923) was born in Scotland and grew up in Angus, but he became a man in America. 

“He is pivotal to the story of the Davidson Legacy because he had the attributes of technical skill, an analytical mind and an aptitude for problem solving,“ Nyree says.

“These qualities are often considered typically Scottish as a nation of inventors and innovators. 

“More importantly, they are key to understanding the spirit of enterprise in America at the dawning of the twentieth century.”

William C. Davidson, a Scot and a naturalised American, set about building the very first Harley-Davidson workshop for his sons and now is famously known simply as The Shed. 

“He didn’t know it then, but he had laid the foundations for an iconic, internationally recognised, motorcycle-engineering phenomenon,” Nyree says.

You can find out more on the Davidson Legacy website, including a video of ‘Our Story’ which even includes Jean Davidsons visit and many more by clicking here.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Indian recall over non-compliant lights

Indian Motorcycles has again run into issues of non-compliance, prompting a recall of models built from 2019 to 2021.

The official recall notice says a software issue causes the rear turn signal lights to be “slightly illuminated when not in use and brightly flash when operating”.

That means the rear turn signal lights are not compliant with Australian vehicle standards.

This may seem like a minor issue, but you don’t want your bike indicating when you are not turning!
Owners of affected vehicles could contact their authorised Indian Motorcycle dealer to schedule an appointment to reinstall factory parts, free of charge.

While the notice doesn’t specify specific models, it does provide VINs (Vehicle identification numbers) of the 90 affected bikes which can be downloaded here.

This is not the first time Indian has recalled vehicles because of non-compliance issues with our ADRs.

In 2018, the Roadmaster was recalled over wiring issues and all 111 Thunderstroke engined models have been recalled for a variety of issues from non-compliant halogen headlights to a fire dangers.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

A close-up of the front half of the 2022 Kawasaki W800

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

BMW recall K1600 over suspension failure

BMW Australia has issued a safety recall for their 2018-2020 K1600 over an issue which could the back end to drop.

The official notice says a manufacturer defect in the pivot struts that connect the rear suspension to the frame may break. 

It sounds pretty catastrophic and dangerous to us, but you have to admit, the wording of the recall notice is a little twee given the gravity of the situation.

“This could cause the rear of the bike to drop on to the tyre, resulting in heavy deceleration of the rear wheel and instability for the rider,” the notice says.

“Heavy deceleration and instability could cause the rider to lose control and potentially crash resulting in serious injury or death.”

Owners should contact their BMW Motorrad dealer for the replacement of the pivot strut free of charge or contact BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre using [email protected] or by phone on 1800 813 299.

VINs (Vehicle identification numbers) of the 106 affected bikes can be downloaded here and here.

This is the first recall for BMW Australia this year after three recalls last year when there were 46 safety recalls, the highest number monitored since 2009.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Triumph recalls Speed Triples on brake issue

Triumph Australia has urged owners of its 2021/22 Speed Triple RS and Speed Triple RR motorcycles to bring their bikes in for a brake check “as soon as possible”.

They have issued a recall notice for the bike blaming a “manufacturer defect”.

The notice says the brake disc may have been fitted incorrectly and “could become loose and interfere with other nearby components preventing the wheel from rotating freely”. 

“This could reduce the expected braking performance,” the notice says.

“A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to the rider and/or passenger, or other road users.”2022 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR in red and white

Owners can contact their preferred authorised Triumph Motorcycles dealer to have the work carried out “as soon as possible”, free of charge

The vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of the 200 affected bikes are listed at the end of this article.

This is the first recall for Triumph this year after four last year when there were 46 safety recalls in total, the highest number monitored since 2009 and significantly more than the previous high of 37 in 2018.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

VINs of affected bikes

SMTS3P01SCNAE9934 SMTS3P01SCNAE9985 SMTS3P01SCNAV9061 SMTS3P02SCNAW9085
SMTS3P01SCNAE9935 SMTS3P01SCNAE9986 SMTS3P01SCNAV9062 SMTS3P02SCNAW9086
SMTS3P01SCNAE9936 SMTS3P01SCNAE9987 SMTS3P01SCNAV9063 SMTS3P02SCNAW9087
SMTS3P01SCNAE9937 SMTS3P01SCNAE9988 SMTS3P01SCNAV9064 SMTS3P02SCNAW9088
SMTS3P01SCNAE9938 SMTS3P01SCNAE9989 SMTS3P01SCNAV9065 SMTS3P02SCNAW9089
SMTS3P01SCNAE9939 SMTS3P01SCNAE9990 SMTS3P01SCNAV9066 SMTS3P02SCNAW9090
SMTS3P01SCNAE9940 SMTS3P01SCNAE9991 SMTS3P01SCNAV9067 SMTS3P02SCNAW9091
SMTS3P01SCNAE9941 SMTS3P01SCNAE9992 SMTS3P01SCNAV9068 SMTS3P02SCNAW9092
SMTS3P01SCNAE9942 SMTS3P01SCNAE9993 SMTS3P01SCNAV9069 SMTS3P02SCNAW9093
SMTS3P01SCNAE9943 SMTS3P01SCNAE9994 SMTS3P01SCNAV9070 SMTS3P02SCNAW9094
SMTS3P01SCNAE9944 SMTS3P01SCNAE9995 SMTS3P01SCNAV9071 SMTS3P02SCNAW9095
SMTS3P01SCNAE9945 SMTS3P01SCNAE9996 SMTS3P01SCNAV9072 SMTS3P02SCNAW9096
SMTS3P01SCNAE9946 SMTS3P01SCNAE9997 SMTS3P01SCNAV9073 SMTS3P02SCNAW9097
SMTS3P01SCNAE9947 SMTS3P01SCNAE9998 SMTS3P01SCNAV9074 SMTS3P02SCNAW9098
SMTS3P01SCNAE9948 SMTS3P01SCNAE9999 SMTS3P01SCNAV9075 SMTS3P02SCNAW9099
SMTS3P01SCNAE9949 SMTS3P01SCNAE10000 SMTS3P01SCNAV9076 SMTS3P02SCNAW9100
SMTS3P01SCNAE9950 SMTS3P01SCNAE10001 SMTS3P01SCNAV9077 SMTS3P02SCNAW9101
SMTS3P01SCNAE9951 SMTS3P01SCNAE10002 SMTS3P01SCNAV9078 SMTS3P02SCNAW9102
SMTS3P01SCNAE9952 SMTS3P01SCNAE10003 SMTS3P01SCNAV9079 SMTS3P02SCNAW9103
SMTS3P01SCNAE9953 SMTS3P01SCNAE10004 SMTS3P01SCNAV9080 SMTS3P02SCNAW9104
SMTS3P01SCNAE9954 SMTS3P01SCNAE10005 SMTS3P01SCNAV9081 SMTS3P02SCNAW9105
SMTS3P01SCNAE9955 SMTS3P01SCNAE10006 SMTS3P01SCNAV9082 SMTS3P02SCNAW9106
SMTS3P01SCNAE9956 SMTS3P01SCNAE10007 SMTS3P01SCNAV9083 SMTS3P02SCNAW9107
SMTS3P01SCNAE9957 SMTS3P01SCNAE10008 SMTS3P01SCNAV9084 SMTS3P02SCNAW9108
SMTS3P01SCNAE9958 SMTS3P01SCNAE10009 SMTS3P01SCNAV9085 SMTS3P02SCNAW9109
SMTS3P01SCNAE9959 SMTS3P01SCNAE10010 SMTS3P01SCNAV9086 SMTS3P02SCNAW9110
SMTS3P01SCNAE9960 SMTS3P01SCNAE10011 SMTS3P01SCNAV9087 SMTS3P02SCNAW9111
SMTS3P01SCNAE9961 SMTS3P01SCNAE10012 SMTS3P01SCNAV9088 SMTS3P02SCNAW9112
SMTS3P01SCNAE9962 SMTS3P01SCNAE10013 SMTS3P01SCNAV9089 SMTS3P02SCNAW9113
SMTS3P01SCNAE9963 SMTS3P01SCNAE10014 SMTS3P01SCNAV9090 SMTS3P02SCNAW9114
SMTS3P01SCNAE9964 SMTS3P01SCNAE10015 SMTS3P01SCNAV9091 SMTS3P02SCNAW9115
SMTS3P01SCNAE9965 SMTS3P01SCNAE10016 SMTS3P01SCNAV9092 SMTS3P02SCNAW9116
SMTS3P01SCNAE9966 SMTS3P01SCNAE10017 SMTS3P01SCNAV9093 SMTS3P02SCNAW9117
SMTS3P01SCNAE9967 SMTS3P01SCNAE10018 SMTS3P01SCNAV9094 SMTS3P02SCNAW9118
SMTS3P01SCNAE9968 SMTS3P01SCNAE10019 SMTS3P01SCNAV9095 SMTS3P02SCNAW9119
SMTS3P01SCNAE9969 SMTS3P01SCNAE10020 SMTS3P01SCNAV9096 SMTS3P02SCNAW9120
SMTS3P01SCNAE9970 SMTS3P01SCNAE10021 SMTS3P01SCNAV9097 SMTS3P02SCNAW9121
SMTS3P01SCNAE9971 SMTS3P01SCNAE10022 SMTS3P01SCNAV9098 SMTS3P02SCNAW9122
SMTS3P01SCNAE9972 SMTS3P01SCNAE10023 SMTS3P01SCNAV9099 SMTS3P02SCNAW9123
SMTS3P01SCNAE9973 SMTS3P01SCNAE10024 SMTS3P01SCNAV9100 SMTS3P02SCNAW9124
SMTS3P01SCNAE9974 SMTS3P01SCNAE10025 SMTS3P01SCNAV9101 SMTS3P02SCNAW9125
SMTS3P01SCNAE9975 SMTS3P01SCNAE10026 SMTS3P01SCNAV9102 SMTS3P02SCNAW9126
SMTS3P01SCNAE9976 SMTS3P01SCNAE10027 SMTS3P01SCNAV9103 SMTS3P02SCNAW9127
SMTS3P01SCNAE9977 SMTS3P01SCNAE10028 SMTS3P01SCNAV9104
SMTS3P01SCNAE9978 SMTS3P01SCNAE10029 SMTS3P01SCNAV9105
SMTS3P01SCNAE9979 SMTS3P01SCNAE10030 SMTS3P01SCNAV9106
SMTS3P01SCNAE9980 SMTS3P01SCNAE10031 SMTS3P01SCNAV9107
SMTS3P01SCNAE9981 SMTS3P01SCNAE10032 SMTS3P01SCNAV9108
SMTS3P01SCNAE9982 SMTS3P01SCNAE10033 SMTS3P01SCNAV9109
SMTS3P01SCNAE9983 SMTS3P01SCNAE10034 SMTS3P01SCNAV9110
SMTS3P01SCNAE9984 SMTS3P01SCNAE10035 SMTS3P01SCNAV9111
SMTS3P01SCNAE10036 SMTS3P01SCNAV9112
SMTS3P01SCNAE10037 SMTS3P01SCNAV9113

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Will online swapping kill swap meets?

Will online swapping make motorcycle parts swap meets a thing of the past and will riders choose to swap their bikes online rather than sell them and buy a new bike?

At least one online start-up hopes the future will move toward online swapping just as our habits are shifting toward on-line shopping.

Nicholas Robertson who has founded the Australian online site SwapU.com.au believes there is a future in online swapping.

There are already selling sites that also allow you to swap, but they are not geared up specifically for swapping, so there are few items offered  for a swap.

SwapU.com.au is specifically set up for swapping only.

It makes good economic and sustainability sense to swap. 

I have checked out the site and there are several motorcycles and motorcycle parts being offered for a swap, among a range of other items such as cars, furniture, crafts, electronics, etc.

It even includes a “swipe” section which is similar to those dating apps where you swipe right or left depending on your level of interest.

Nic admits his site is in its early stages and is “pretty glitchy in parts”.  

“It is what happens when it is a part-time gig, I guess,” says the former Kawasaki KX125 owner.  

“There are a lot of interesting ways at coming at the swapping experience from the perspective of the customers.  

“Many people want to have more experiences and don’t have a way to get the cash that they want from a sale to buy their new item.  So they swap.  

“Others are just interested in what they might be able to swap for their item.  People swap for a range of reasons.”

Swapping an item on SwapU requires the two parties to agree on the swap and whether any money also needs to change hands.

It’s pretty straight forward for most items.

However, there are legal issues involved in swapping vehicles such as stamp duty, registration, roadworthy certificates, etc.

A close-up of the front half of the 2022 Kawasaki W800

Swappers will have to check the legal requirements in their state and there are details about that on the website.

As usual, buyers and sellers should be aware of online scams and issues such as insurances write-offs, stolen vehicles and money still owning on a vehicle to finance companies or banks.

Click here for more details.

I can see that it would be great for swapping parts as it gives you access to parts that may be on the other side of the continent rather than just what is available at a local swap meet.

And if your part is quite rare, a site like this gives you more chance of finding it.

Swapping vehicles appears more problematic.

However, if it cuts out the middle man and saves you money, then it could be worth a go.

You can find out more details on their “blog” section.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

 Motorcycle sales boom falters

The motorcycle sales boom that happened in the wake of the first pandemic lockdown appears to be over.

Sales of motorcycles, scooters and ATVs in Australia dropped by more than 10% in the first quarter.

While there are no reasons given, it could be a combination of the threat of rising interest rates, inflation, a looming election, supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine.

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries figures for the first quarter of 2022 show 24,338 motorcycles, scooters and OHVs were sold, a drop of 10.7% on the first quarter in 2021.

This follows a record 13.4% increase last year, mainly led by off-road motorcycle sales.

On the release of those figures, FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that despite pandemic restrictions limiting access to showrooms, the new motorcycle, scooter and OHV market in Australia remained positive.

FCAI CEO Tony Weber is learning to ride a motorcycle NGK
Tony Weber

He gave no reason for the drop this year, but says bikes and scooters are the answer in times of rising fuel prices.

“In a period of rising fuel costs and increased congestion, now is the time for States and Territories to implement nationally consistent licensing regulations for motorcycles and scooters,” he says. 

“Enabling more motorists to move to motorcycles and scooters is a key tool in helping to lower the cost of living and reducing the amount of time road users spend in traffic.”

In the first quarter, off-road motorcycles again led with 39.6% of the market, but the 9644 sales were a decrease of 17.2%.

Road motorcycles accounted for 9723, which is 39.9% of total sales, up 12%.

The OHV market recorded a drop of 40% to 3275, representing 13.5% of the market.

Scooters made up the smallest portion of first-quarter sales with 1696, an increase of 15% and a 7% market share.

“Motorcycles, scooters and OHVs are a crucial element in the lives of many Australians, be it on the road or for recreation.” Tony says.

FCAI figures

A close-up of the front half of the 2022 Kawasaki W800

It should be noted that the official FCAI figures don’t necessarily mean a lot these days.

The supposed “peak body for the automotive industry in Australia” now represents a dwindling number of importers who pay to be members.

While several manufacturers who are not members may be minor players, CFMoto is not included and it is most likely in the top 10 sellers in Australia.

Plus scooter sales are possibly much higher as most scooters sold are 50cc models from Asian manufacturers who are not FCAI members and therefore not included in the figures.

The figures now only provide the breakdown in classes (road, off-road, OHV and scooters) and do not include the top 10 sellers in each category such as sports bikes, enduro, tourers, cruisers, learners, etc.

So riders now have no idea how their brand, model and category is performing which used to be a good indicator of resale value.

The figures used to include a list of the top sellers by manufacturer, but now riders have no indication of which manufacturers might be desperate for sales and offer discounts.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Survey on aftermarket motorcycle parts

Australian riders have been urged to take part in an international survey on the quality and price of aftermarket motorcycle parts.

English company Investigative Research has previously asked MotorbikeWriter to appeal to readers to participate in the The Dynamics Of Motorcycle Crashes : A Global Survey of 1578 Motorcyclists .

Elaine Hardy says our article about the survey resulted in 127 responses.

Now she is once again asking Aussies to be involved in an international survey.

“We all know that sometimes replacement parts can be expensive and not always easy to find. So, it makes sense to ask riders about their experiences and the cost of getting their bikes repaired as well as finding replacement parts,’ she says.

The survey aims to identify the cost of motorcycle repairs, in particular those motorcycle parts sold by motorcycle manufacturers (OEMs), the independent sector and second-hand dealers or salvage yards.

The objective is to understand parts pricing in general as well as the cost of repairing motorcycles by dealers, repair shops or independent mechanics in different countries in order to compare the costs of maintaining a motorcycle.

For a motorcyclist, the replacement of any particular part because of wear or damage can be a costly affair.  

What this survey intends to discover is where the cost of specific parts and repairs are the most expensive or cheapest to offer riders information so that hopefully they can get better deals.

A close-up of the front half of the 2022 Kawasaki W800

There are 12 questions in this survey plus extra space at the end of the survey so that riders can give us their views and provide information that they think might be useful.

The survey is anonymous and none of the questions are mandatory.

The survey ends on 31st July 2022 and the findings should be ready to publish in October 2022.

Click here to take part in the survey.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Kawasaki Z900RS has a horny issue

Kawasaki Motorcycles Australia has issued its third recall of its retro W800, this time for an issue with the horn.

The previous two recalls were for issues of engine stalling.

In the latest recall notice, the official notice says the wiring harness leading to the horn “may not be durable enough and could break due to vibration at a certain engine speed range, preventing the horn from operating”.

“If the horn does not operate as intended, this could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to the rider and other road users,” the notice says.

Owners of the 138 affected 2019 – 2021 models can contact their authorised Kawasaki motorcycle dealer to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out free of charge.

Kawasaki W800 Cafe

VINs of the affected bikes are listed at the end lf tbhis artucloe.

This is the first recall for Kawasaki this year after last year having the ignominious honour of issuing the most vehicle safety recalls with eight.

VINs of the affected bikes are listed at the end of this article.

There were official 46 safety recalls of motorcycles in Australia in 2021, the highest number monitored since 2009 and significantly more than the previous high of 37 in 2018.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

VINs of affected bikes

JKBEJCB16NA026037 JKBEJCB15MA024312 JKBEJCC11KA001010 JKBEJCC19KA000462
JKBEJCB10NA026034 JKBEJCB13MA024311 JKBEJCC15KA001009 JKBEJCC19KA000461
JKBEJCB19NA026033 JKBEJCB11MA024310 JKBEJCC13KA001008 JKBEJCC15KA000460
JKBEJCB13NA026030 JKBEJCB15MA024309 JKBEJCC11KA001007 JKBEJCC19KA000459
JKBEJCB17NA026029 JKBEJCB11MA024307 JKBEJCC1XKA001006 JKBEJCC17KA000458
JKBEJCB1XNA026025 JKBEJCB1XMA024306 JKBEJCC18KA001005 JKBEJCC18KA000405
JKBEJCB18NA026024 JKBEJCB18MA024305 JKBEJCC19KA000994 JKBEJCC16KA000404
JKBEJCB16NA026023 JKBEJCB15MA024102 JKBEJCC17KA000993 JKBEJCC14KA000403
JKBEJCB12NA026021 JKBEJCB13MA024101 JKBEJCC15KA000992 JKBEJCC12KA000402
JKBEJCB10NA026020 JKBEJCB16MA024089 JKBEJCC13KA000991 JKBEJCC10KA000401
JKBEJCB14NA026019 JKBEJCB14MA024088 JKBEJCC11KA000990 JKBEJCC18KA000355
JKBEJCB12NA026018 JKBEJCB12MA024087 JKBEJCC16KA000872 JKBEJCC16KA000354
JKBEJCB10NA026017 JKBEJCB17MA024019 JKBEJCC14KA000871 JKBEJCC14KA000353
JKBEJCB17NA026015 JKBEJCB15MA024018 JKBEJCC12KA000870 JKBEJCC12KA000352
JKBEJCB15NA026014 JKBEJCB13MA024017 JKBEJCC16KA000869 JKBEJCC10KA000351
JKBEJCB13NA026013 JKBEJCB11MA024016 JKBEJCC14KA000868 JKBEJCC15KA000300
JKBEJCB11NA026012 JKBEJCB1XMA024015 JKBEJCC10KA000737 JKBEJCC12KA000299
JKBEJCB1XNA026011 JKBEJCB14LA020945 JKBEJCC19KA000736 JKBEJCC10KA000298
JKBEJCB18NA026010 JKBEJCB12LA020944 JKBEJCC17KA000735 JKBEJCC19KA000297
JKBEJCB11NA026009 JKBEJCB10LA020943 JKBEJCC15KA000734 JKBEJCC17KA000296
JKBEJCB1XNA026008 JKBEJCB19LA020942 JKBEJCC13KA000733 JKBEJCC15KA000250
JKBEJCB18NA026007 JKBEJCB17LA020941 JKBEJCC11KA000682 JKBEJCC19KA000249
JKBEJCB16NA026006 JKBEJCB12LA020247 JKBEJCC1XKA000681 JKBEJCC17KA000248
JKBEJCB16MA024528 JKBEJCB10LA020246 JKBEJCC18KA000680 JKBEJCC15KA000247
JKBEJCB15MA024519 JKBEJCB19LA020245 JKBEJCC11KA000679 JKBEJCC13KA000246
JKBEJCB13MA024518 JKBEJCB17LA020244 JKBEJCC1XKA000678 JKBEJCC11KA000200
JKBEJCB16MA024514 JKBEJCB15LA020243 JKBEJCC14KA000627 JKBEJCC19KA000199
JKBEJCB14MA024513 JKBEJCB15LA020131 JKBEJCC12KA000626 JKBEJCC17KA000198
JKBEJCB14MA024320 JKBEJCB13LA020130 JKBEJCC10KA000625 JKBEJCC15KA000197
JKBEJCB18MA024319 JKBEJCB17LA020129 JKBEJCC19KA000624 JKBEJCC13KA000196
JKBEJCB16MA024318 JKBEJCB15LA020128 JKBEJCC17KA000623
JKBEJCB14MA024317 JKBEJCB13LA020127 JKBEJCC18KA000517
JKBEJCB12MA024316 JKBEJCC19KA001014 JKBEJCC16KA000516
JKBEJCB10MA024315 JKBEJCC17KA001013 JKBEJCC14KA000515
JKBEJCB19MA024314 JKBEJCC15KA001012 JKBEJCC12KA000514
JKBEJCB17MA024313 JKBEJCC13KA001011 JKBEJCC10KA000513

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Yamaha Tricity scooter/trike fails steer

Yamaha Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Tricity over the possibility the scooter cannot be ridden of steered when started.

The official notice says 52 of the 2020 – 2021 Tricity scooters have a fault on their ‘Stand Assist’ system which keeps the bike upright when stopped.

The notice says the system may not release immediately after deactivation as intended. 

“This may prevent the rider from steering, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

“A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of an accident causing serious injuries to the rider and/or passenger or other road users.”

Tricity scooter
Tricity

Owners of the affected scooters can contact their authorised Yamaha Dealer to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out free of charge.

VINs of affected vehicles are listed at the end of this article.

This is the second recall for Yamaha this year after last year scoring only one recall which was a substantial change over 2020 when it “top scored” with eight recalls.

There were official 46 safety recalls of motorcycles in Australia last year, the highest number monitored since 2009 and significantly more than the previous high of 37 in 2018.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Kiwi army tests electric UBCO motorcycle

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

 this year after last year having only two recalls in a year where there were official 46 recalls, the highest number monitored since 2009 and significantly more than the previous high of 37 in 2018.

VINs of affected bikes

MLESH1620MA001059 MLESH162XMA001070 MLESH1625MA001056 MLESH162XLA001049
MLESH1620MA001062 MLESH1620LA001013 MLESH1626LA001016 MLESH162XLA001052
MLESH1620MA001076 MLESH1620LA001044 MLESH1627LA001039 MLESH162XMA001053
MLESH1621MA001054 MLESH1621LA001005 MLESH1628LA001020 MLESH1623LA001040
MLESH1622MA001063 MLESH1621LA001022 MLESH1628LA001034 MLESH1623MA001069
MLESH1623MA001055 MLESH1621MA001068 MLESH1628LA001051 MLESH1623MA001072
MLESH1624MA001064 MLESH1621MA001071 MLESH1628MA001066 MLESH1625LA001024
MLESH1624MA001078 MLESH1622LA001031 MLESH1629LA001009 MLESH1625LA001041
MLESH1625MA001073 MLESH1622LA001045 MLESH1629LA001026 MLESH1627MA001060
MLESH1626MA001065 MLESH1623LA001037 MLESH1629LA001043 MLESH1627MA001074
MLESH1627MA001057 MLESH1624LA001015 MLESH1629MA001075 MLESH1628LA001048
MLESH1629MA001058 MLESH1624LA001032 MLESH162XLA001021 MLESH1629MA001061
MLESH1622MA001077 MLESH1625LA001038 MLESH162XLA001035 MLESH162XMA001067

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Electric UBCO could stop army in its tracks

In a potential embarrassment for the New Zealand Army, the Kiwi-made UBCO electric utility motorcycle could stop in its tracks.

The official Australian safety recall notice blames a manufacturing issue with the wheel hub component.

The wheel hub may become loose. If this occurs it may cause the wheel motors to seize,” the notice says.

“If the wheel motors seize without warning, it may increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to the rider, passenger or other road users.”

This could be more than an embarrassment for the Kiwi army which has been testing the two-wheel-drive UBCO electric motorcycles.

The 134 Aussie owners of the bikes can contact their preferred authorised UBCO service dealer to make an appointment to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.

UBCO launched in 2015 and was developed by a Kiwi company as a two-wheel-drive bike with special capabilities on slippery and muddy hills.

Ubco 2x2 electric motorcycle
Ubco 2×2 electric motorcycle

Since its launch, UBCO 2X2s have been used for food delivery by Dominos, tourism, farm bikes, recreation and commuting.

The 2×2 model costs $NZ7995 (about $A7450), has range of about 120km, a top speed of 50km/h and weighs just 65kg.

It has a motor in both wheels with no clutch, drivetrain, emissions, or noise.

They come with a “Portage Battery System” to charge on the run.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com