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Motorcycle defects compensation
First published by Author on November 07, 2018 in the following categories: Bike Safety Compensation and tagged with defects | motorbike claims | recalls
Need to make a motorcycle defects compensation claim? We can help you right now as we do represent victims for defect cases as well.
Although the typical type of motorcycle claim usually involve an accident between at least two parties, defect claims is also a specialism of ours. If you have been injured as a rider because your motorcycle was defective, you have the right to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
The injuries can be just as severe when it’s a defect that has caused a crash or a fall. The procedures differ for how you make a case. But, importantly, you have the right to claim.
Yamaha recalls motorcycles over fears the handlebars may come loose
First published by Admin on July 12, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with recalls
Yamaha is recalling a number of their models after concerns that handlebars have a tendency to loosen.
This poses an obvious and dangerous risk of riders losing control if the handlebars do come loose during a ride. The fault is thought to lie with a couple of manufacturing issues, including paint application and the thread-locking agent being improperly applied. Whilst the bike is in use, engine vibrations could loosen the bolts that attach the handlebar to the body of the motorcycle.
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Motorbike helmets recalled as they might fall off during a collision
First published by Admin on June 29, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with recalls
The Torc T55.2 motorcycle half-helmet has been recalled by manufacturers after concerns they can come off in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer H&H Sports Protection issued a recall with regulators in March 2017 for 7,506 potentially dangerous helmets which may be unsafe as they may not stay securely fastened to the rider’s head during a collision; potentially rendering a motorcyclist vulnerable to serious head injuries that could have otherwise been prevented or reduced in severity.
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57,000 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles recalled for oil-associated defect!
First published by Admin on June 21, 2017 in the following categories: News and tagged with recalls
Award-winning biker brand Harley-Davidson are recalling 57,000 motorbikes worldwide as a result of an oil line defect!
From what we know, 57,000 motorbikes are having a recall as there’s a danger of an oil line becoming loose which could spew oil into the path of the rear tire. This could cause accidents for obvious reasons, so we want all bikers to be wary of this issue and check with Harley if they need to and make sure all bikes are safe to ride.
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