Polaris Recalls Kingpin and Jackpot for Backrest Support Problem

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Victory Kingpin motorcycles and model year 2006-2011 Victory Jackpot motorcycles manufactured from January 1, 2004, through May 1, 2011, equipped with accessory seats, part numbers 2876641-01 seat, Kingpin Touring, double backrest and part number 2875961-01 seat, Jackpot Touring w/backrest.

The backrest support can separate from the motorcycle while in use.

The number of units affected is 1688.

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Polaris Recalls Indian for Side Stand Problem

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Indian motorcycles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."

The side stand may not fold rearward and upward if it contacts the ground when the motorcycle is moving forward.

The number of units affected is 699.

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Polaris Recalls Indian for Body Control Module Defect

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Indian motorcycles for the Body Control Module (BCM) which can cause the headlight to turn off in some circumstances.

If the headlight switch is slowly moved from one position to another (high beam to low beam or low beam to high beam), both beams may be on momentarily and the BCM interprets this as an overload condition.

The number of units affected is 699.

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Polaris Acquires Indian

From Business Wire:

"Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of Indian Motorcycle. The business was acquired from Indian Motorcycle Limited (“IML”), a company advised by Stellican Limited and Novator Partners LLP, U.K. Private Equity firms. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed."

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For more information on Indian, read my article: Indian Motorcycles.

Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring, 2009

Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring, 2009

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The places we ride. The experiences we take away. They’re what shape everything we do at Polaris.

The Engine

• Engine Type: 4-stroke
• Displacement, cc: 760 twin
• Carburetion: 40mm Throttle Body, EFI
• Cooling: Liquid
• Starting: Electric

Drive Train

• Final Drive: Shaft
• Transmission: P/R/N/L/H
• Drive System: Automatic PVT, Turf / 2WD/AWD/AWD with ADC
• Engine-Braking System: Standard
• Active Descent Control: Standard

Suspension

• Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut with 8.2" / 20.8 cm travel
• Rear Suspension: Fully Independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar; 8.75" / 22.2 cm travel

Brakes

• Front Brakes: Single-Lever Hydraulic disc
• Rear Brake: Hydraulic rear foot brake

Tires and Wheels

• Front Tires: 25 x 8-12; 489
• Rear Tires: 25 x 11-12; 489
• Wheels: Cast Aluminum

Dimensions and Capacities

• Wheelbase: 57" / 144.8 cm
• Dry Weight: 795 lb. / 360.6 kg
• Length/Width/Height: 86" / 218.4 cm, 48" / 121.9 cm, 48" / 121.9 cm
• Seat Height: 34" / 86.4 cm
• Fuel Capacity: 6 gal / 22.7 ltr
• Front Rack/Box Capacity: 90 lb. / 40.8 kg
• Rear Rack Capacity: 180 lb. / 81.6 kg
• Hitch Towing Capacity: 1,500 lb. / 680.4 kg
• Ground Clearance: 11" / 27.9 cm
• Hitch/Type: Std / Receiver

Features
Instrumentation: Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Hour Meter, Clock, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Hi Temp/Low Batt Lights, DC Outlet.