Zero motorcylces= zero power- some bikes recalled...

Not so good news on the electric bike front...Zero Motorcycles Inc. is recalling some S and DS bikes from this years 2012 range to rectify an electronic bug that can cause their electric motors to suddenly lose power and drive.
They filed paperwork with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Scotts Valley, Calif.,Zero bikes said "the affected vehicles have motor encoder position signals that may drift, or change over time."
Basically a problem with the motor controller safety circuits!
If the signal drifts outside of certain parameters, the motor controller may shut off, causing the motorcycle to lose power unexpectedly. A sudden loss of power can increase the risk of a crash.
Zero said the recall only affects some 315 motorcycles. The recall is  a danger but really only a small distraction for Zero, who are busy trying to attract motorcyclists to its unusual, and somewhat expensive battery-powered models.

Under the recall, dealers will reprogram the motorcycle’s motor controller free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin this month.Owners may contact Zero Motorcycles at 888-786-9376.