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Down Shift – Bmw Motorrad Stop All Sales  

BMW has issued a “Stop All Sales” request to North America dealers for both new and used motorcycles.  There are not a lot of details yet on the reason, but it looks like it has something to do with the emissions control function of the machine.

While the order is “temporary and voluntary” and does not impact the safety of the rider it is something that is unique.  We will have to wait for more information from BMW Motorrad.

My Take – This is very unusual.  I cannot recall any other time that a manufacturer had told its dealers not to sale vehicles.  Telling dealers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico not to sale motorcycles is a very big deal.

Is BMW going to provide funds to dealers that cannot sale motorcycles if this is something goes on for more than a little while?

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Ride On, Ride Safe