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    Yamaha Exiting US E-Bike Market

    Thanks for some history on this. I read on another forum related to electronics repair that someone in Europe (France?) was working on a standard battery pack. I believe crowdfunding was involved; my memory is vague. Developing a standard battery could be a good first step. Seems to me...
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    Yamaha Exiting US E-Bike Market

    I called Yamaha and learned that they intend to honor the 5 year warranty but I didn't get a definitive answer on the second battery-- except for being told that batteries are covered under the 5 year warranty. The rep said he could only speak for this region (USA) as exiting the RETAIL eBike...
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    Yamaha Exiting US E-Bike Market

    I never saw anything in the promotion about a hard cut-off date. The website led one to believe it would extend beyond 10/21. Has there been any response to the 'Open Letter to Yamaha' or has anyone learn anything from their dealers? I expect it may take awhile to receive a response from them...
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    CrossCore RC modifications

    I recently obtained a CrossCore RC under the Fans promotion. It is an enjoyable bike, complimenting my older Yamaha Torc hardtail eBike for off-road use. My first thought is to convert to a solid front fork to reduce weight. Handling may slightly improve. It seems that the Wabash RT fork...
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    Yamaha Exiting US E-Bike Market

    Fully agreed about competing with Chinese imports. Over the years I've seen good products cancelled under a similar scenario. Then, once "they" own that market, prices increase; quality may be lower and good brand names may disappear. As Yamaha makes motors for other eBike manufacturers...
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