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THE
WIND
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KTM ISSUES
WORLDWIDE
RECALL
K
TM has issued a worldwide
recall for the 1190 Adventure,
Adventure R and 1290 Super
Adventure R due to a faulty ABS
control module and brake line.
"Following market investi-
gations by KTM it has been
determined that due to devia-
tions in the assembly process, in
isolated cases, contact may oc-
cur between the wiring harness
and the ABS modulator," says
a release from KTM. "Measure-
ments have shown that an elec-
trical connection may be created
via the brake line between the
ABS modulator and the vehicle
ground. For this to occur, the
wiring harness must be frayed
and must be in contact with the
ABS modulator and the brake
line must be electrically conduc-
tive. This only occurs in very rare
cases. A conductive brake line
can overheat and ultimately melt
which can result in failure of a
brake system circuit."
The recall is a big one for the
Austrian manufacturer, who says
affected customers will be sent
a letter asking them to imme-
diately report to an authorized
KTM dealer to have the recall
carried out, free of charge. Of
course, if you think this recall
affects you and haven't yet seen
a letter, contact your local KTM
dealer. CN
WASSON JOINS BETA USA
B
eta USA has added another racer to its 2017 off-road team
lineup. Idaho's Joe Wasson as signed with the team and will
compete in the 2017 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship
and the AMA West Hare Scrambles Series aboard a Beta 480 RR
Race Edition.
Beta has high hopes for its new up-and-comer, Wasson. The
23-year-old resides in Idaho and is the 2016 250 Pro Hare &
Hound Champion. He won his class in every round of the H&H
series except one.
"I'm excited to pick up the support from Beta USA after my first
year following the National Hare & Hound series and taking first in
the 250 Pro class. With help from Beta I believe I can take my career to the top!"
Beta team manager Zack Huberty said, "I'm excited to take on hare and
hound with Joe this year. He has an incredible story and is clearly a natural at
racing. With our added support and the special 480 RR we are building him, I
feel good things will come. CN
No brakes
can be a
bit of an
issue with a
bike as big
as a Super
Adventure R!
Luckily, KTM
is onto it.
Joe Wasson will take
on both the AMA
Hare & Hound and
West Hare Scrambles
Series for Beta USA.
