Harley Davidson is recalling more than 300,000 motorcycles from its Touring, CVO Touring and Trike line, produced between 2009 and 2012. HD clarified that the massive operation is due to a malfunction of the rear brake light switch. It seems that the problem is the excessive heat generated by these models’ exhaust systems, which may cause the rear brake light switch not to activate the lamp when pulling the brakes, or even to activate it when no brake is applied.

Initially it was rumored that the issue could possibly even involve rear brakes themselves, but HD denied such reports, confirming that all of its dealers will fix this problem through the installation of a new rear brake light switch kit, obviously free of charge. Out of all the models subjected to the recall, 250,000 are in the US alone while the remainder is spread across the rest of the world. To see the full list of the models affected, click on the ‘Continue reading’ link below.

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Harley Davidson has revealed its line-up for 2009, with the juicy news coming in the form of the new V-ROD Muscle.

With a 1250cc engine and 122hp at 8,500 revs/min, and with road grip on a 240mm tyre, the new VRSCF muscle bike is forging the way in the dragster category, in stark contrast to the arrival of the new Yamaha V-MAX.

Novelties include LED rear lights and indicators, shorter tail and round headlight, boxy airbos and radiator design, with two distinct side silencers. The handles are in alloy, with integrated instrumentation, and other elements include a hefty fork, Brembo brakes and new five-spoke wheels. The seat has been lowered, with forward pedals, and four colours are available: Vivid black, Brilliant silver, Blue denim and Sunglow red. This is some serious power, American style, selling for 17,199 USD.

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