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Harley has issued a recall for certain Sportster , Dyna and V-Rod motorcycles on the basis that headlights may fail . Potentially affecting a total of 31,346 motorcycles from 2019 and up , the issue is 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for 2005-2019 Sportster , 2005-2017 Softail , 2005- 2017 Dyna and 2005-2011 V-Rods - the glass bulb within the headlight assembly may fail , causing a loss of both high and low beams .
Waukon H-D and Waukon Powersports in north eastern Iowa has now become Iron Hill H-D and Iron Hill Powersports after being purchased by John Jennerjohn and Brody Meier - two long-time employees who grew up less than an hour from the stores .
The Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride celebrates 10 years of " riding dapper for men ' s health " this year and is calling on riders worldwide to join in fund raising efforts on Sunday , 23rd of May , 2021 . This is the first year running on the new annual date in May . Since 2012 , the event has connected hundreds of thousands of classic and vintage style motorcyclists from over 100 countries around the world and todate has raised US $ 27.45m for men ' s health . They plan to organize COVID-safe events where possible , and those who can ' t engage physically can do so virtually at www . gentlemansride . com .
Dutch Transport Industry Association ( RAI ) commission consumer research found that motorcycles " appear to be the ideal means of transport to completely empty your head and relax ". Almost half of respondents ( 46 %) indicated that they " have a greater need to drive a motorbike since the corona crisis than before ." To inspire ( future ) motorcyclists to " throw a leg ," the RAI Association badged March as ' MotorMonth '.
Harley wants to make American Police Motorcycle Patrol Officers into safer riders through a partnership with TEEX - Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service - which is to provide specialist training to law enforcement officers . Initially for police motorcycle riders in Texas , the program will also be rolled out to motorcycle police all across the United States .
Tucker Launches Extensive New e-Power Product Catalog
Featuring over 200 products , including e-bikes , scooters and gear , Fort Worth , Texas based Tucker Powersports has launched an extensive new catalog of products " which will equip all motorcycle , off-road and scooter dealers with the products necessary to succeed in the electric bicycle market ." The Tucker e-Power product line includes electric bicycles , electric scooters , riding gear , apparel and related equipment . The worldwide electric bike industry has experienced tremendous growth and is expected to grow by over 50 % and reach nearly $ 35 billion in 2026 . " We are taking steps to help our dealer network broaden their product offering which will draw in a new audience looking for fun-to-ride bikes and scooters , along with the clothing and gear that make the experience even better ," said Brad Turner , Tucker ' s VP of Sales . " Our launch of the e-Power line with over 200 products makes it one of our largest new product programs ever ." A highlight of the new offering is the range is the range of e-bikes from Fantic . Founded in 1968 , the respected and race pedigree-rich Italian on and off-road motorcycle manufacturer is seeing huge growth in Europe . " E-bikes are a hot market segment and Tucker Powersports has been named the authorized distributor of Italian-made Fantic e-bikes ." Initial products from Fantic include five high performance e- mountain bike models that will be available to dealers in June . A sibling brand to Tucker ' s historic Twin
Los Angeles based EagleRider Holdings , " the world ' s largest motorcycle and powersports rental , tour and subscription provider ," recently launched a new company - EagleShare . EagleShare will connect private owners and dealers of motorcycles , ATVs , side by sides , snowmobiles and more with rental customers from around the world . Vehicle owners set their rates and availability and may communicate with potential renters before approving each request . " The very simple process from the initial request through confirmation , check-out and return is conveniently handled
Power V-twin product offering , the new e-Power program provides dealers with a fully digital catalog of products that include hard-to-get electric mountain bikes , electric scooters , helmets , gloves , apparel , elbow and knee pads and braces , tires , lubricants , cleaners , tools , locks , alarms , handlebars , carriers and straps . Many of the apparel products are available for adults and children . Several of the new products are sourced from current Tucker partners like 100 %, Muc-Off and Strider , along with bicycle tools and equipment from Tucker ' s BikeMaster brand . Tucker will also implement training and support programs for its e-Power dealers , including additional point of sale supplies and digital marketing materials . In addition to the Fantic program , other notables include a broad range of electric scooters from Dualtron and Minimotors Speedway . The five high-end products from Fantic are the XEF1.9 , XTF 1.5 , XTF 1.5 Carbon , XMF 1.7 and XMF 1.7 Carbon . All five bikes feature name-brand components , full suspension and disc
via mobile phone , tablet or desktop ." " The sharing economy is here ," said Karsten Summers , CEO of EagleRider Holdings . " Our new sharing platform provides the millions of customers already visiting our websites for motorcycle and powersports rentals with a wider range of destinations and models to choose from when it comes to on-road and off-road experiences . brakes . Each bike is available in several frame sizes and the premium models include carbon fiber frames . All feature 36 volt , 250W mid-drive motors from Brose . The top of the range XMF 1.7 has a Fantic Integra 720 Wh Li-ion battery , Sram gears and brakes , Fulcrum wheels and Rock Shox front forks . Tucker says its offering of 16 electric scooters from Dualtron and Minimotors Speedway have " capabilities that run from a fun commuter platform to serious off-road performer , and ranges of up to 80 miles per charge - these aren ' t the old aluminum units that are in the back of many garages . They include options such as hydraulic disc brakes , ABS , no-puncture inflatable tires and LED lights ." Marc McAllister , President and CEO of Tucker Powersports , says : " This is just a start . Electric vehicles are a big part of the world ' s future transportation and recreation . The mission of our e-Power line is to help our dealer network take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to expand their business and bring in a whole new segment of customers ." www . tucker . com
EagleRider Launches Peer-to-Peer Sharing Platform
" Owners and dealers that choose to list their vehicles for rent on EagleShare will instantly benefit from the loyal customer base that our sister company EagleRider has earned and built over the past 29 years ." Chris McIntyre , Co-Founder of EagleRider Holdings , added : " Developing EagleShare felt very natural for our team . Led by our incredible CTO , Hal Oreif , our team was able to draw from successful sharing models like Airbnb and Turo and then weave that into our 29 years of expertise in delivering incredible motorcycle and powersports experiences ." www . eaglerider . com
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