Erik Buell-Designed FUELL Flow Now Open For Pre-Orders
Erik Buell is a man that doesn’t stay down. After two companies of his went down for one reason or another (and then one reemerged without any involvement from him), Buell has turned his attention to electric motorcycles, and his latest venture is this, the FUELL Fllow. Borrowing some of the ideas, principles, and engineering that went into Buell motorcycles, Erik also brought along some of his team from the past ventures, too. Together, they feel they have a revolutionary electric motorcycle at a very reasonable price. Read the full (long) press release below to find out more about the FUELL Fllow. Or you can visit the order page for even more info.
FUELL Fllow: Ride Into the Future
Following its significant validation success on Prelaunch.com, FUELL Fllow, the e-commuter of the future, designed by the legendary engineer Erik Buell, is now opening pre-orders. Leveraging his decades of experience, Erik Buell makes a stunning comeback unveiling his visionary concept of a futuristic urban e-commuter with seamlessly merging style, performance, and groundbreaking technology.
Erik Buell: Why does the World Need Fllow?
Behind this provocative question was first a lot of research and studies about the evolution of mobility, how cities will evolve in the future (becoming “Smart cities”), and if 2-wheelers still had a place in the fast-paced changing environment.
Here is how Erik Buell summarized it:
“When I look to the future, there is one compelling solution for urban/suburban transportation. Well, two actually, two wheels. two wheels in a single track with green power. Whether it’s a human-pedaled bicycle, a pedal-assisted electric bicycle, or an electric motor, two wheels are the clear solutions for urban mobility.
Mass transport works to some extent, but it’s just not a pleasant experience, and it only gets you vaguely near the place you want to be. It’s also a very expensive endeavor that burdens city budgets. Sometimes these huge expensive vehicles are full and sometimes nearly empty. In either case, they keep running from point A to B at Y o’clock even though you need to get from C to D at Z o’clock.
In Europe where streets are smaller, the support and infrastructure for two-wheelers are exploding. In the US it is starting as well. In Asia, two-wheelers have always been the solution, and now the growth is in making them greener, less polluting, and less noisy. Replacing the 60 million new gasoline-powered two-wheelers sold annually with electricity creates a huge impact on quality of life.
Worldwide, the movement to change our habits is accelerating. Urban transportation should be a comfortable personal tool empowering us to better live our multitasking lives.
A well-designed two-wheeler becomes one with the rider, with speed and range far beyond the rider’s ability. Those great two-wheelers make you feel like you have superpowers!
We have to blend this feeling with the needs of today and tomorrow. So quite frankly, innovation is critical. you cannot build a new future hanging onto the old ways. New urban electric vehicles must not only feel approachable but also integrate with the digital environment and technology that is part of our society.
The world needs Fllow!
There is no argument that currently, with battery technology as it stands, gas-powered motorcycles designed and used in traditional ways seem to be a more rational choice. Yet when you take into account the growing restrictions in city centers, and you FOCUS on the duty cycles on urban/suburban use, the relevance of new types of urban scooters and urban motorcycles makes a lot more sense. Even more so when you integrate high voltage systems into your design, to make them compatible with automotive fast charging stations already installed in those areas.
We started developing the Fllow e-moto range with looks that speak of style and sport, but the real surprise is it includes the utility that urban and suburban commuters need. We broke away from the classic motorcycle architecture – with radical new ideas and materials. to give you the acceleration of a superbike with the nimbleness of a light middleweight motorcycle.
We are designing the Fllow with a high voltage system, that allows charging in competitive times with filling a gas tank. We are doing it with a Smart design that has more onboard storage than most scooters. And of course, we are integrating all the connectivity and safety technology required for an augmented ride, as for all other product classes.
I will myself be striving to develop those close and personal rides into the future, so every FUELL product not only feels familiar, like part of you but also pushes out of the past and flies you to the future!”
Who is Erik Buell and why does it matter?
Fllow is the brainchild of Erik Buell, our legendary CTO, and of our engineering team – all senior engineers with years with Erik at Buell and EBR before joining him in the FUELL endeavor.
Erik Buell is the Founder, former Chairman, and CTO of the Buell Motorcycle Company, which eventually merged with Harley–Davidson from 1993 to 2009.
He is a pioneer of modern race motorcycle technology, as well as a world-class engineer and inventor. He created some of the most innovative and usable motorcycles to date, using inventions like a hollow aluminum frame to house the fuel and create chassis rigidity. than 130,000 motorcycles with the Buell name have been produced to date.
Erik has an incredible experience in motorcycle development, industrialization, sourcing, manufacturing, and homologation, and brings unparalleled expertise in chassis, powertrain, and overall two-wheeler engineering.
For a project as complex and ambitious as Fllow, his leadership is a great reassurance for all – for future customers of course, but also for designers, engineers, suppliers, distributors, importers, and investors. Fuell and Buell, do you get it now?
Harley Davidson Key Fob Replacement DIY
After purchasing a Harley Davidson key fob replacement, you need to program it to your Harley bike so that it operates the alarm system on the motorcycle.
You can do this on your own. However, you can also take the bike to your local dealer or technician to help you reprogram the new key fob.
Reprogramming a new key fob to your Harley will take you between 5-10 minutes.
If you intend to do it on your own, ensure you complete all the steps assigned with less than ten seconds of pauses in between each.
Tools Needed
Ignition key
Time: About 5-10 minutes
Harley Davidson key fob replacement
The Harley Davidson waterproof replacement key fob operates with state-of-the-art rolling code technology.
This technology allows it to arm and disarms the alarm as well as the security system of your Harley bike.
Apart from this remote-controlled key fob, you can obtain the proximity one applicable to Harley models from 2007 and later.
The budget for a key fob replacement can differ depending on the bike model.
Features
- The affordable price point ranges between 40 – 50.
- Only for use with Harley Davidson models from 2006 and earlier models.
- The innovative siren feature sets off a piercing scream to warn you of a disturbance near the bike, even if someone cuts the battery cable.
- It has a one-year limited warranty.
Step by Step Process to Reprogram a Key Fob Replacement (for 2006 and Earlier models)
OFF and ON Switch
- Set the kill button to the OFF position to ensure the security light does not blink.
- Turn the ignition key to ON and OFF and ON and OFF and finally ON.
Push the signal buttons
- Push the signal button on the left turn twice. Release it and wait for two blinks from the indicator lights and the turn signals.
- Press the signal button on the right turn of the bike one time. Stop and wait for one flash turn signal.
- Push the signal switch on the left one time too. Let go and wait for two flash turn signals.
Program the key fob
- Push and hold the button on the key fob replacement till the turn signals and indicator lights flash twice again. The confirmation may about10-25 seconds.
- You can set another key fob by repeating the third (3) step. This is because the new replacement will disable all previously assigned fobs.
Finish
- The Ignition key should be turned back to the OFF position and removed. The key fob is now functional.
Key Fob Replacement Process for 2007 and later models
The Harley Davidson 2007 and later models have a Smart security system with a button-less proximity key fob.
This means that you can start it and drive off so far the fob is anywhere close to the motorcycle.
To program a new key fob for the button-less key fob, you need to visit a local dealership or purchase a diagnostic scan tool such as the Snap-on or Digital Technician.
If you have the proper equipment, follow the menu prompts in the tool display and punch in the 24-digit serial number that came with the replacement fob.
You can also perform the steps according to this Snap-on YouTube instruction
How to Start Harley without Key Fob
If your fob is lost or misplaced and your bike security is enabled, then you will require the security fob bypass to start the Harley.
This bypass is a five-digit number backup PIN made up of numbers 1-9.
You can set or change this PIN at any time to your preference by following the instructions in your owner’s manual.
It is best to use numbers that mean something to you as your PIN because you may not know when you would need it.
To start your Harley without the key fob, first, turn the ignition switch to ON. At this point, the security light starts flashing to show the security is armed.
Click and hold the signal switch on the left until you see an ‘Enter PIN’ flash together with five dashes appear on the odometer gauge.
Enter your previously-entered five-digit personal code using the left turn switch to cycle through the digits.
The signal button on the right of the bike helps you to select and move onto the next dash slot.
By entering your PIN, the security gets disabled, and your bike will start.
Beware that if you do not know the PIN before you lose your key fob, you will find it difficult to access your PIN
What happens if you lose your Harley key fob?
If you have a security-enabled Harley bike, you need your key fob to start it. Without this key fob, your bike will not start on its own.
In this case, you will need to get a key fob replacement and reprogram it for your Harley. Or you could use your PIN to access your bike.
Some persons might suggest leaving a spare fob in the luggage compartment of your bike, so you never forget it or lose it.
But if the fob is within range of the motorbike, someone else might start it, and the alarm will not activate.
What does the Harley key fob do?
The Harley key fob allows bike riders to jump on their H-D motorcycle, start the engine, and ride off without inserting a key in the ignition.
It uses a Smart system technology that activates the bike and deactivates the security features when the fob is near the motorcycle for the button-less type or when you press the fob button for the button type.
If a stranger wants to move the bike without the key fob, the signal lights will blink, and the siren will be activated.
This alarm system can only be disarmed by the fob, by inserting a backup PIN, or until the battery dies.
How do you put the Harley in transport mode?
If you want to transport your Harley, it is best to neutralize the security features of the bike by putting it in Transport Mode.
The transport mode prevents the security system from being set off and allows the bike to be moved without the fob or PIN.
When the security is set off, the alarm bike lights will keep blinking until the battery dies.
To put your Harley in transport or travel mode, turn the ignition switch to IGNITION.
Before the security system lamp shuts down, turn the switch back to OFF.
In quick succession, simultaneously push the left and right turn signal switches.
The bike indicator light will blink once, after which the bike sets to ‘Transport Mode.’
How do I get a replacement key for my Harley?
Unlike getting a replacement key fob, it is very easy to get a replacement key for your Harley.
Also, the key is not important if you have a key fob. However, once you lose or misplace your H-D key, you can check with your local locksmith or key maker.
Go with a spare or the ignition lock so that they will copy it to make you a new barrel key.
If you do not have an additional key, go to your dealer and order a new set. But, you may need to have a photo ID, the bike’s VIN, and proof of ownership.
How do you reset the PIN on a Harley bike?
To reset the PIN on your Harley motorcycle, you need to have your key fob or know the previous PIN.
When you purchase a new bike, the dealer will give you a 5-digit PIN which you can change to a code you can easily recall.
If you forget your PIN, but you have your key fob, you can access your PIN and even reset it on the speedometer.
However, if you lose your key fob and forget your PIN, you will have to visit your local dealer or a Harley Davidson dealership to reset the bike.
To reset an HFSM-equipped bike, keep your key fob near the motorbike and set your kill switch off. Then turn the ignition switch ON and OFF twice, and then ON.
Press the signal switch on the left twice and the one on the right once. The current PIN will be showed on the odometer.
Using the left turn switch to go through the digits (1-9) and the right turn switch to move onto the next slot, enter your new five-digit PIN.
Turn the ignition off after entering the PIN code. Ensure to go through the steps in quick succession, or you will start all over.