Bikes with faulty brakes recalled..

[degrom]

Huffy Fashion Days bikes, sold at Kmart since last July, are being recalled.

The bikes are made by Hunter Leisure, which is recalling them as their brakes do not comply with New Zealand safety requirements.

Customers should stop using the bikes immediately and return them to a Kmart store to have new brake levers fitted, or get a full refund.

- NZPA

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10418155&ref=rss

[degrom]

I wonder if it is the same bikes they sold at Warehouse ?!? (Also Recalled)

[Sniper]

Customers should stop using the bikes immediately and return them to a Kmart store to have new brake levers fitted, or get a full refund.


If the brakes do not comply, whats changing the levers going to achieve?

[degrom]

If the brakes do not comply, whats changing the levers going to achieve?

LOL.... You never know!!!

I was actually thinking about a few ideas you can do with them. They are really cheap... Why not Chop them!?!

[riffer]

Nasty cheap metal degrom.

You'll probably find the levers bend when you put the brakes on.

[degrom]

Nasty cheap metal degrom.

You'll probably find the levers bend when you put the brakes on.

I didn't know they go that fast...

But then again you are stronger when you are heading towards a wall at 40km/h and you are working with cheese for brake leavers!!!

[davereid]

Man, you guys want to get a Harley.. they are NEVER recalled...

[Bonez]

Man, you guys want to get a Harley.. they are NEVER recalled...
http://motorcycles.about.com/b/a/137910.htm

and

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2005/harley_transmission.html

and

well I guess you get the drift ;)

This one is amusing:-

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Models: Harley Davidson FLHPI, FLHPEI Year: 2003

Harley Davidson FLHR, FLHRCI Year: 2003

Harley Davidson FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCI Year: 2003

Harley Davidson FLHTI, FLHTPI Year: 2003

Harley Davidson FLTR, FLTRI Year: 2003

Harley Davidson FXD, FXDI, FXDL, FXDLI Year: 2003

Harley Davidson FXDP, FXDWG, FXDWGI Year: 2003

Harley Davidson FXDX, FXDXI, FXDXT Year: 2003

Harley Davidson XL1200, XL1200C Year: 2003

Harley Davidson XL1200R, XL1200S Year: 2003

Harley Davidson XL883, XL883C, XL883R Year: 2003

Harley Davidson XL883 HUGGER Year: 2003

Number Potentially Involved: 35,855

Dates of Manufacture: June – August 2003

Defect: On certain Dyna, XL, and Touring model motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket, rendering the tail light and the brake light inoperative, which could lead to a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the bulbs. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on May 28, 2004. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680. [NHTSA Recall No. 04V218]

HD have to be one of the better manufactures as for as their recalls go and getting them sorted quickly.

[degrom]

No wonder they have to call them back... They fitted them with HD parts!!!

[davereid]

Jeez bonez, you arent with the thread man..

IF IT AINT HARLEY, IT AINT SHIT !

[NighthawkNZ]

probably cause harley parts are made in Usa Japan not the U.S.A

[degrom]

probably cause harley parts are made in Usa Japan not the U.S.A

Now you made my wonder... How many % of a HD is made in China?

[Bonez]

For those interested in there manufacture recalls have a gander at this-

http://motorcycles.about.com/cs/motorcyclenews/l/blmotorecalls.htm#2007

[Bonez]

Jeez bonez, you arent with the thread man..

IF IT AINT HARLEY, IT AINT SHIT !I am known to be a bit slow on the uptake at times. Well most of the time:gob:

[davereid]

A Honda rider walks into a bar, sits downs and starts to make conversation with the biker at the bar. "Want to hear a Harley Joke?"

The second guy says "Sure, but before you tell it, let me tell you something. See those two bikers over there by the door-real mean motherfuckers-??? They're Harley owners. And those two bouncers by the bar? They're Harley owner too! The Bartender? He’s a Harley owner!! And one more thing pal, I'm Harley owner too!!! Now..... still want to tell that joke?"

"Hell no!", replies the Honda rider, "I don't want to have to explain it 6 times!"

(sigh... - my comments were tongue in cheek... I'm not supposed to have to explain that, but I better do it before I get red-rep.)

[sunhuntin]

hmmm yeh, lets chop a girls push bike with tinsel tassles on the bars. nice.

[Bonez]

(sigh... - my comments were tongue in cheek... I'm not supposed to have to explain that, but I better do it before I get red-rep.)Hey red reps should be held in high esteem. :yes: Means you're getting your point across.:Punk:

Personnally I think KB should get rid of red reps altogether.