HD suspended production and delivery of the Livewire due to problems with the charging system.
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Harley Davidson suspends production/delivery of the Livewire
HD suspended production and delivery of the Livewire due to problems with the charging system.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle production stopped over unknown problemThe company is tight-lipped about what's gone wrong.
October 14, 2019 2:21 PM PDT
Something, somewhere is giving Harley-Davidson engineers and executives a real headache. Production of the motorcycle maker's first electric motorbike the LiveWire, meant to guide the way for the company's future, has come to a halt.Reuters first reported on the Harley-Davidson LiveWire production stoppage on Monday, citing a "nonstandard condition" in the electric motorcycle and a problem in final quality checks.A statement from a Harley-Davidson spokesperson said that the problem requires more testing and analysis, but the company did not provide specifics around what the "nonstandard condition" might be. For now, production and deliveries have ceased, though the company assured those who've taken delivery of a LiveWire that the motorcycle is A-OK to ride."As usual, we're keeping high quality as our top priority," the spokesperson said.The LiveWire was meant to kick off a new chapter at Harley-Davidson as it looks to
attract a new generation of motorcycle riders as its aging buyers begin to retire from the two-wheeled life. With plenty of tech, 105 horsepower and honest good looks, the LiveWire checks a lot of boxes. In our first ride, after a long time from concept to production, Editor-in-Chief Tim Stevens found the electric Harley was well worth the wait.Despite a push for new rides, Reuters additionally reported that the majority of LiveWire orders are from existing Harley-Davidson owners. At $29,799, the LiveWire is eye-wateringly expensive for a motorcycle.
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA, our flag and our culture offend so many people...but our benefits don't???
Sales for the Livewire have been very slow, but they never expected to sell a lot anyway.
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Another big OOPS moment for HD, with sales slipping they sure did not need news like this
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Too many non motorcycle riding executives making poor decisions at the top @ HD.
Where the hell is/was Willie-G when they needed him???
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA, our flag and our culture offend so many people...but our benefits don't???
Interesting ,.....They stopped production.....Stopped deliveries they don't know or won't tell what's the problem is....But be assured if you are one of the lucky ones who took delivery of one....Don't worry they are ''A-OK'' to ride.....Originally Posted by peteg59
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Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
Wondering if there is about to be a recall for the ones already out in the public?
I smell a rat in the MOCO once again in a hurry to market
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
Doesn't really give one a warm fuzzy feeling to any potentially unlucky suckers, er owners of this scoot...Interesting ,.....They stopped production.....Stopped deliveries they don't know or won't tell what's the problem is....But be assured if you are one of the lucky ones who took delivery of one....Don't worry they are ''A-OK'' to ride.....
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA, our flag and our culture offend so many people...but our benefits don't???
It's probably electron migration from the flux capacitor.
Bill
2010 Tri-glide, Red Hot Sunglo
R I P MANDY
Probably not a good product for Harley to sell. Since the thump thump crowd has kept them in the dark ages forever.
HD stated again today that they are ok to ride, BUT you need to charge them at a HD dealership.
The group running public relations for HD truly needs to go back to school & this time, take notes!
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
It's only my opinion but I believe an electric motorcycle is not the way to go, they need to hire this guy he has the right idea. This might be a better seller.
I'd like at least a 10 speed gear set.
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So much for being user friendlyHD stated again today that they are ok to ride, BUT you need to charge them at a HD dealership.
The group running public relations for HD truly needs to go back to school & this time, take notes!
What does HD have as far as charging station that no one else has?
HMMMMMMMMM
I smell a rat
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
While its charging they will have a minimum wage employee standing by on fire watchSo much for being user friendly
What does HD have as far as charging station that no one else has?
HMMMMMMMMM
I smell a rat
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
I thought the dealers had rapid charging stations. I would think lower voltage 120vac at home would be safer. There has to be more to this, your right Jack.So much for being user friendly
What does HD have as far as charging station that no one else has?
HMMMMMMMMM
I smell a rat
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Saw them at Sturgis, out at the Full Throttle, and was NOT impressed at all. In talking to the engineer about the lack of range, 70 miles, and charging time it would take me over a month to get to Sturgis from Texas. NOT ME!!
And this charging situation is something he wouldn't discuss openly. BUT did ask me how far it was to my local HD dealership. I kinda told a litttle white lie and said about 70 miles. I ask him if I went to the dealership would that automatically put it on the charger so I could get home. And would that cosst HD (hundred dollars) for the charge. Another engineer came over and rescued him.
Take a look at top mangement at HD now.....all x-Ford people. Just saying.
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"Anybody can become an American but ya have to be born a TEXAN"
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Their chargers are 1 hour rapid chargers...at home with 120vac it's 10 hours.So much for being user friendly
What does HD have as far as charging station that no one else has?
HMMMMMMMMM
I smell a rat
2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).
Wonder if the MOCO would sell their super 1 hour chargers to buyers of their livewire to get sales going again???
Not many folks will go for a 100 mile charge/ride radius, as that would only cover a 50 mile ride from home base before needing to head home for a recharge.
Kinda does sound like a rush to market, as the range really sux for a $29K price tag...
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA, our flag and our culture offend so many people...but our benefits don't???
Give me that good ole Gasolinea ........
2012 Triglide Piaggio MP3 500 to get groceries 1991 FLHS as back up
"Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it !"
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Charging at that rate will bypass the electron migration from the flux capacitor ... and ... I'm guessing the HD Dealers have a fire extinguisher right there ...
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