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Indian Motorcycles Strips it down with New Scout Bobber
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Minneapolis, MN, July 14, 2017 – Strip it down. That was the inspiration Indian Motorcycle used when developing the latest model in its iconic Scout lineup, the new Indian Scout Bobber. A low slung, blacked-out, minimalist motorcycle that proves less is definitely more. The new muscular Scout represents a core passion of motorcyclists - connecting to the road without a need for anything unnecessary. It’s a tangible means of escape from a life that is so easily bogged down by commitments and a boatload of unnecessary “stuff.”“The Scout Bobber is our most raw and mean machine to date, and the...
Indian Recalls Three Years of Models Due to Potential Fire Hazard
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December 2016: Indian Motorcyclea has issued a recall for 23,766 Indian Chief Dark Horse, Classic, Vintage, Chieftain Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster and the newly launched model Springfield. manufactured between April 15, 2013 and July 15, 2016. The reason for the recall is a defect in the fuel rail system that possibly can come into contact with adjacent components due to vibrations and could possibly result in a fuel fire. If a fire occurs, the rider could lose control and wreck with serious or fatal consequences. Indian will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket that will limit movement of the fuel...
Indian Recalls Scout for Brake Problem
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to February 13, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of, rear brake power. According to documents filed with NHTSA, Indian Motorcycle Company believes that 2 to 4% of the vehicles in the field are affected by this issue. Dealers will inspect all rear master cylinders on the identified vehicles and replace those master cylinders that do not pass the inspection procedure. Indian says a machining or assembly error...