Harley has a government affairs manager and the MRF reached out to discuss the following.
Guido Zucconi, representing Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Proposed bans on ICE vehicles
Trade barriers and tariffs
Lack of tax credits for EV motorcycles
Efforts to create multiple endorsements relating to trikes and 3-wheeled vehicles
Here are Guido Zucconi’s notes from the H-D website:
Government Affairs – Manager
Ethanol Fuels and Fuel Storage Options: Addressing the impact of ethanol-blended fuels on vehicles, phasing out of older vehicles due to the limited availability of high-quality fuel options. Educating riders on how fuel degradation can lead to costly repairs, especially when a bike sits unused for a season.
The Future of Aftermarket Performance Parts and Tuning: Exploring how shops and manufacturers can meet customer demand for performance upgrades while navigating regulatory issues.
Operational Challenges for Independent Dealerships: Highlighting key issues like the shortage of skilled technicians and securing adequate insurance coverage. Additionally, the importance of having access to manufacturer tools and diagnostic information to provide comprehensive repair and maintenance services.
We will bring you more as it surfaces. I got a kick out of his name: Guido.
–Bandit
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK, INTERESTING:
The Lowbrow crew came up with a alternative to extending 39 mm front ends. The are offering extended, cast, longer lower legs. Check them out and let them know you saw them on Bikernet.com. Let me know what you tink?
–Bandit
