Brakes

  • 430,000 Harleys under investigation for possible brake failure

    430,000 Harleys under investigation for possible brake failure

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    The U.S. government is investigating complaints from Harley-Davidson riders who say their motorcycle brakes failed without warning. The investigation covers 430,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with model years between 2008 and 2011 and that have an anti-lock braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said last Friday. The NHTSA said it received 43 complaints, three reports…

  • US Company builds helmet-mounted brake light

    US Company builds helmet-mounted brake light

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    US Company Whistler has designed a helmet-mounted set of lights to make bikers more visible. The WHL-80 features an eight-LED display, plus a wireless transmitter connected to the bike’s wiring.  The WHL-80 shows braking plus indicating, triggered when the rider uses the bike’s existing controls.  The unit recharges via USB cable and can be configured…


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