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Keep it between teh ditches and the shiny side up!
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by Barrie Haughton AKA Bear, President and Founder of Old Bike Barn
How long will it be before motorcycles run without gas? It’s a question for the ages, or the engineers. Now that cars and trucks are scaling back fuel usage and converting to electric power, don’t kid yourself, motorcycles won’t be far behind. There will always be a place for the classics, mind you, just the same as there’ll always be a place for classic cars – though perhaps alternative fuels will allow us to retain the internal-combustion engine without using fossil fuels.
Valentino Rossi won his 100th Grand Prix, took his second triumph in succession and became the undisputed leader of the MotoGP World Championship with a stellar performance at the Alice TT Assen. The Fiat Yamaha rider had a peerless performance from pole position and, unlike two weeks previous in Barcelona, needed no ‘Hail Mary’ last lap at the Cathedral of Motorcycle Racing.
by Barrie Haughton AKA Bear, President and Founder of OBB
Again, I’m probably bitching to the wrong crowd… You guys are here reading this, so you’re clearly part of the group that likes to read about motorcycling and be informed…. well at least you can sympathize with my thoughts then.
In recent rants I have complained about people wearing fake dog tags and motorcycle jackets with fake road rash. In general, I have a put up or shut up attitude, but this month my rant is again directed towards the “fake biker”. (more…)
These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection. The plastic fitting between fuel injector and hose can warp or break which could possibly result in a potential hazard to the rider and possible damage to the motorcycle.
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if you are in or around the Newman,Georgia area on Sunday June 7th,2009 and are a volleyball fanatic it will be more then worth your while to come see this event. This years event is sponsored by Baja’s and will be a blast. there will be plenty of food and drinks on site so feel free to show up for a great time in the sun. for more info contact Margie Madaris at 678-481-8495.
by William Sidney for Old Bike Barn
Trying to find Motorcycles Parts Especially vintage Japanese and European motorcycles can make the task of rebuilding or restoring one of these bikes practically impossible…
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Laconia Motorcycle Week is one of three national motorcycle rallies, the other two being Sturgis and Daytona Beach Bike Week. Also referred to as the Loudon Classic, the 2009 Laconia rally will be the 85th annual event and is on the Lightning Customs 2009 Major Bike rally list.
New Hampshire is a beautiful state and the Laconia area is no different. Laconia NH is surrounded by Lakes Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam; Paugus and Opechee Bays; and beautiful mountains and hills, so make time to do some riding in the area. In 2008 with less attendees it made it easier to get around to enjoy the scenic rides. Other attractions at this biker rally will include the Laconia Bike Show, Ride-In Bike Show, ultimate fighting, motorcycle parade, motorcycle auction, Notheast Regional Trike-In, tattoo contests, motorcycle stunts, poker runs, guided rides, and live music. There are also attractions at the bars including music, Jagermeister Promos, Coors promos, Budweiser Promotions, stunt riders, bikini bike wash, tattoo contests, and more. The local dealerships have attractions like the Miss Heritage Harley Davidson Contest, Miss Bikeweiser Contest, bikini and attractions for the bikers
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that the 2009 edition of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will take place July 24-26, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days has grown to become America’s grandest celebration of motorcycling heritage, and features numerous activities inspired by all eras. The weekend is loaded with highlights, including the world’s largest motorcycle swap meet, where collectors from throughout North America spread out over 35 acres to sell everything from fork boots to books to complete bikes. Also on tap are demo rides of current production bikes, motorcycling seminars, bike shows, stunt shows, the new product Manufacturers’ Midway, club corrals that feature both marque and regional clubs, and guided rides through the rolling Ohio countryside.
In addition, the weekend is scheduled to feature a full slate of motorcycle competition, including road racing, motocross, observed trials, hare scrambles and dirt track for both vintage and post-vintage motorcycles.
All proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in nearby Pickerington, Ohio.
2009 marks the 18th year of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and the event’s 15th year at the world-class complex of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. In 2008, nearly 70,000 attendees converged on Mid-Ohio for the mid-summer extravaganza, which featured Triumph as the Marque of the Year, and AMA racing legends Bill Baird and Gene Romero as co-Grand Marshals.
Tickets for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009 will become available from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course beginning on Nov. 30, 2008, at www.midohio.com or by phone at (800) MID-OHIO.
More announcements regarding the details of 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will be made soon, including the Marque of the Year, the Grand Marshal honoree and additional activities and exhibitions.
April 6, 2009
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Bridgestone Exedra G850 G motorcycle tires, size 180/70R16 77H, sold as original equipment for MY 2008 and 2009 Triumph Rocket III Touring motorcycles.
The motorcycle to which these tires are applied develops very high torque and can cause torque-induced degradation in a body ply which may result in innerliner cracking that may lead to a slow leak in the rear tire. This condition does not affect the front tire.
The affected tires may begin to vibrate at moderate speeds. Continued use of a tire with this condition could lead to a vehicle crash. BATO is working with Triumph to notify owners and the defective tires will be replaced free of charge. In addition, the front tire will be replaced free of charge due to the matching requirements of the motorcycle.
The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact BATO toll-free at 1-800-465-1904.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.
After quite some controversy the town of Myrtle Beach, Florida has decided to go on with the annual spring bike week. Although the city council has voted not to have the bikers in Myrtle Beach, there are still lots of the area that invites the bikers. All of Horry County and the small towns and areas around the city are looking forward to the bikers this year and each year to come. Still located at Myrtle Beach Mall as it has been for several years, this year should have a rasther large turnout. As always, there is no admission fee and free parking. The same layout will be offered to the general public including leathers, led’s, pinstriping, T-shirts, sewing, trailers, custom bike builders, and various vendors with a large inventory of merchandise. for more info check out their website: http://www.myrtle
beachbikeweek.com/
Answer Racing
(MAY 6th, 2009) – Saturday night, at a sold out Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, James Stewart gave Answer Racing its first 450 Supercross Championship in company history as well as taking his second Supercross Championship of his career.
Stewart, who swept the 2008 AMA National Motocross series, was thrilled about winning one of the most exciting Supercross series championships ever, after a hard fought 17 rounds.
“I have to give it up to all the guys at ANSWER. They, just like my team, stuck by me the entire season. Although this is my first year at Answer Racing, I feel like I have made a home there and a place where I plan on finishing out my career. ” Stated James Stewart.
Answer Racing’s Director David Casella is equally excited. “Having James win a championship for Answer is simply awesome. James has shown so much commitment to the brand this entire season, and we could not be happier having him on board. James has become the most dominant athlete in our sport and to be part of what he is accomplishing is amazing.”
Answer Marketing Manager, Roger Larsen adds, “I could not be more proud of James. After giving up 23 points at round one and dominating the rest of the series with 11 wins, I feel he truly deserved to win this championship. He has officially become the face of the Answer brand.”
Answer Racing has been in the business of making quality motocross products since 1976.
For more information log onto www.answerracing.com
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The Iron Knights are sponsoring a charity poker run for the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St.Vincent. This event will be held in Whiteland,Indiana and will be a 5 stop, 100 mile ride takes place on May 9, 2009. Registration starts at 9:30-11:30 at Dreyer Honda South. Go to www.iron-knights.net for more ride info! or call Rob Zajdel at 317-460-4116
May 4th, 2009
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to stay enforcement of a lead law that currently bans the sale of youth-model motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The stay, which extends through May 1, 2011, follows a unanimous vote by Acting Chairwoman Nancy Nord and Commissioner Thomas Moore.
The AMA Government Relations Department is currently examining the 25-page Stay of Enforcement document and will issue more details shortly. It can be viewed by clicking here.
The law in question is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Designed to protect children from lead in toys that might easily end up in children’s mouths, the language of the legislation has ensnared a number of products that have little exposure risk, including youth-model motorcycles and ATVs.
“While we applaud the CPSC commissioners’ vote to stay enforcement of the law, this doesn’t solve the real issue, which is the law itself,” said Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. “Youth-model motorcycles and ATVs should be exempt from the law, and Congress needs to act to make that happen. Hopefully, this stay will give Congress the time it needs to fix this law, and we will continue to work with both legislators and our partners in the industry to make certain that it does.”
Moreland added that nearly 80,000 AMA and ATVA (All-Terrain Vehicle Association) members contacted their lawmakers and the CPSC to let them know how they feel. “I’m convinced this helped shape Chairman Nord’s and Commissioner Moore’s decision to support a moratorium on enforcing the lead law,” he said.
Despite the stay, it is unclear whether state attorneys general will also decline to enforce the CPSIA. The sale of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs is still technically illegal. Even though a stay means that dealers would not be subject to fines or penalties imposed by the CPSC, state attorneys general would still be able to prosecute violators if they chose to do so.
“Motorcyclists and ATV riders need to let the Congress know that we are concerned about the law, and that we want kids’ OHVs excluded from the law,” said Moreland. “We need to continue to let our decision-makers know how we feel.”
Riders should contact their federal lawmakers and ask them to support legislation to exempt youth-sized motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA by going to the “Rights” and then “Issues and Legislation” section of the AMA website at AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Also, individuals can sign up for the AMA/ATVA Government Relations Department’s Action E-list so that they can be notified by e-mail when their support is needed to make a difference on important issues.
Those interested in circulating a petition to change the CPSIA should contact Jessica Irving, AMA/ATVA grassroots coordinator, at jirving@ama-cycle.org.
CPSIA Background
The CPSIA took effect in February and it immediately stopped the sale of dirt bikes and ATVs designed for children 12 and under. The law was meant to protect children from dangerous levels of lead in toys, but it was written so broadly that it also impacted children’s books, clothes, motorcycles and ATVs.
Under the CPSIA, all youth products containing lead must have less than 600 parts per million by weight. The CPSC has interpreted the law to apply to various components of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs, including the engine, brakes, suspension, battery and other mechanical parts. Even though the lead levels in these parts are small, they are still above the minimum threshold.
To ensure continued availability and access to youth-model motorcycles and ATVs, the Motorcycle Industry Council, Specialty Vehicle Industry Association, the AMA, ATVA and others asked the CPSC to consider petitions submitted to exclude youth-model motorcycles and ATVs from the final rule governing the law.
The CPSC staff admits that the risk of exposure to lead from youth-model motorcycles and ATVs is relatively low. But the staff told the commissioners that the law is written so strictly that no lead absorption into the body is allowed. As a result, they say, motorcycles and ATVs shouldn’t be exempt from the law.
In April, the two-member CPSC rejected an industry request to exempt youth-model off-road motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA because the agency did not believe that it had the authority to exclude these vehicles from the lead-content limits imposed by Congress. However, the commissioners signaled their desire to issue a stay to give Congress the opportunity to change the law so that youth-model motorcycles and ATVs can be legally sold. The commissioners also expressed hope that manufacturers will use the delay to make changes to their products to make them meet the requirements of the new law.
“…ATVs and motorized bikes appropriately sized for children 12 and younger can again be available and the commission will not seek penalties for violation of Section 101 and related provisions of the (law) against those who sell them,” said Acting CPSC Chairman Nancy Nord on April 3. “I hope that the state attorneys general will follow the lead of the agency on this matter.
“All stakeholders — industry, users, Congress and the commission — need to come together to fix the statutory problems that have become so apparent, in a common sense approach that does not unnecessarily burden those regulated, yet provides safety for American families,” she said.
Courtesy of the AMA
Robbie Maddison achieves the impossible, jumping his motorcycle to the top of the Arc de Triomphe at the Paris Las Vegas. Then he came down. Congratulations Robbie.
While in Las Vegas, Nevada, to watch Dick Tiger fight a middleweight title fight, Knievel first saw the fountains at Caesar’s Palace and decided to jump them. To get an audience with the casino’s CEO Jay Sarno, Knievel created a fictitious corporation called Evel Knievel Enterprises and three fictitious lawyers to make phone calls to Sarno. Knievel also placed phone calls to Sarno claiming to be from ABC-TV and Sports Illustrated inquiring about the jump. Sarno finally agreed to meet Knievel and the deal was set for Knievel to jump the fountains on December 31, 1967. After the deal was set, Knievel tried to get ABC to air the event live on Wide World of Sports. ABC declined, but said that if Knievel had the jump filmed and it was as spectacular as he said it would be, they would consider using it later.
Knievel used his own money to have actor/director John Derek produce a film of the Caesar’s jump. To keep costs low, Derek used his then-wife, Linda Evans, as one of the camera operators. It was Evans who filmed Knievel’s famous landing. On the morning of the jump, Knievel stopped in the casino and placed a single $100 dollar bet on the blackjack table, which he lost, stopped by the bar and got a shot of Wild Turkey and then headed outside where he was joined by several members of the Caesar’s staff, as well as two scantily clad showgirls. After doing his normal pre-jump show and a few warm up approaches, Knievel began his real approach. When he hit the takeoff ramp, he felt the motorcycle unexpectedly decelerate. The sudden loss of power on the takeoff caused Knievel to come up short and land on the safety ramp which was supported by a van. This caused the handlebars to be ripped out of his hands as he tumbled over them onto the pavement where he skidded into the Dunes parking lot. As a result of the crash, Knievel received a crushed pelvis and femur, fractures to his hip, wrist and both ankles and a concussion that kept him in a coma for 29 days.
Join Urban Cowgirls MC Apparel as we celebrate Intl Female Ride Day @ Standard Food & Spirits!!!! Drink & Food specials for FEMALE riders….. International Female Ride Day created by MOTORESS occurs every year on the first Friday of May. Its a day for women motorcyclists, worldwide, inviting women to join together on their motorcycles, no matter the type, size or style and –JUST RIDE! This day each year expands country by country, rider by rider each year in hopes of a synchronized,celebrated day just for female riders–WORLDWIDE! for more info call 678-410-5614
Press Release Issued By American Motorcyclist Association (April 21, 2009)
What do the Crimean War, the manufacturing of rifles, and the building of bicycles have in common?
They’re all events that led up to the British Birmingham Small Arms Co. — better known to the world as BSA — producing motorcycles that ultimately became among the most iconic in the world. The legendary brand will be honored this year as the Marque of the Year at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, set for July 24-26 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
“Despite its rather unorthodox beginning, BSA endured and carved out an impressive place in motorcycling history,” said Tigra Tsujikawa, marketing and special events manager for the AMA. “BSA Gold Stars, Shooting Stars and other models rightfully earned a reputation for performance on the track, and played a large role in the brand remaining popular long after the factory shuttered its doors in the 1970s. I’m personally looking forward to showcasing the marque at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, and highlighting the machines and people who made BSA famous.”
The Birmingham Small Arms Co. was formed in 1861 by a group of gun makers to supply weapons to the British government during the Crimean War. As the war declined, the company branched out into making bicycles, and by 1903 produced its first experimental motorcycle, along with automobiles. Its first in-house motorcycle appeared in 1910, and a subsidiary, BSA Motorcycles Ltd., was created after the first World War saw the company move back into arms manufacturing for the duration.
Between wars, the company focused on refining its motorcycles into well-regarded, reliable transportation that sold well in England, where BSA boasted that one in four motorcycles on the road was made by their company. From the beginning and throughout its history, BSA made a splash with the evocative names it chose for its motorcycles: Blue Star, Empire Star, Golden Flash, Road Rocket, Spitfire, Thunderbolt and Lightning are among the most well known.
Perhaps its most famous model was the Gold Star, “born” in 1938 but refined after WWII. It was named after the Gold Star pins awarded to motorcycles that lapped the famed Brooklands track at more than 100 mph, and would ultimately become the bike of choice among England’s young rockers, who stripped them of unnecessary parts and hot-rodded them into café racers.
During the 1950s the company turned to racing, fielding teams in the Junior Clubman class at the Isle of Man TT. By 1956, BSAs made up 53 of 55 entries in the class.
Looking to replicate its sales success with racing in the United States, the factory entered a team of racers in 1954 in the Daytona 200, which, at the time, was held on the beach course. Aboard a mixture of single-cylinder Gold Stars and twin-cylinder Shooting Stars, BSA riders swept the top five places in the race, cementing the brand’s image in the U.S. as a performance machine.
However, small, reliable, oil-tight Japanese machines were starting to gain momentum in the United States. BSA continued to have mild success with the three-cylinder Rocket 3, but by the 1970s, performance Japanese motorcycles had displaced BSAs in the minds of many motorcyclists.
Following a merger with the Norton Villiers Triumph Group, the combined company stopped producing BSA-branded machines in 1973.
Still, BSAs endure today as both competitive vintage racers and, along with other British brands such as Triumph, staples of the modern café racer culture.
To learn more about BSA history, see numerous machines in person — both on display and on the track — and maybe even add one to your own collection, there’s no better place than the country’s largest celebration of motorcycling heritage: 2009 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.
The weekend will include highlights such as vintage racing and North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet. Also on tap are demo rides of current production bikes, motorcycling seminars, stunt shows, the new product Manufacturers’ Midway, club corrals featuring marque and regional clubs, and guided rides through the rolling Ohio countryside. The Classic Clubs this year will be the Sandcast Only Owner’s Club (SOOC), and the International CBX Owners Association.
This year will be particularly special because it commemorates the 85th anniversary of the AMA, and will feature a parade of classic motorcycles representing each year of the AMA’s 85 years. Museum staff has compiled a list of significant models produced since 1924 for the parade. Volunteers with bikes on that list are encouraged to contact the Museum for information about participating. Information is at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefits the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. The goal of the Museum, located on the campus of the AMA in Pickerington, Ohio, is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling.
For more information about AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, visit www.AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com. Tickets can be purchased at the website for the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: www.midohio.com.
Source: www.amadirectlink.com
Honda Motor Co., the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturer, is developing a gas-electric motorcycle that would use a hybrid drivetrain much like the one in the forthcoming Honda Insight, and it could be in showrooms within two years.
Startups like Zero Motorycles and Brammo already offer electric motorcycles, but the major manufacturers have been slow to join the party because they’ve considered the engineering challenges too great for mass-market bikes. But according to Japan’s Mainichi Times, Honda says it’s figured out how to make the drivetrains work without breaking the bank.
Not only does the company think it can make an electric engine small enough to fit in the narrow confines of a motorcycle frame, but it plans to offer full electric bikes as early as 2011.
The Times didn’t offer a lot of detail but says Honda will offer the hybrids in displacements ranging from 50 cc to 1,000 cc, and the gas-electric drivetrain will offer a 50 percent improvement in fuel economy. Sharing components with Honda’s hybrid cars will cut down on production costs.
The idea isn’t as crazy as it might sound. Both Honda and Yamaha are working on electric motorcycles. Honda plans to use lithium-ion batteries that will provide a range of about 60 miles. Although that’s not nearly enough for a day of touring or canyon carving, it’s more than enough for commuting around town. Yanking the gasoline engine out of something like the Honda Cub — the best-selling vehicle ever — and replacing it with an electric motor seems like a no-brainer. Yamaha plans to have its e-bikes on the market by 2010.
It’ll be interesting to see what direction Honda takes with hybrid motorcycles. Will it go for maximum efficiency like the Insight, or will it use the torque provided by an electric motor to boost acceleration like Mercedes-Benz and BMW are doing with the S 400 BlueHybrid and 7-Series Active Hybrid luxo-barges? And will we see a gas-electric version of the venerable Interceptor (pictured)?
Photo by Honda. Story Coutesy of Wired Magazine
on April 29th a Giant Motorcycle Swap Meet will be held at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, MI. 11a.m. – 4p.m. $10 for adults and $3 for children. THE LARGEST SWAP MEET IN THE MIDWEST is now at the ROCK FINANCIAL SHOWPLACE in NOVI !!! Over 150,000 s.f. in brand new facility packed with everything for the biker . Buy and sell: new & used bikes (all brands welcome), painters, parts, accessories, apparel, leather, and more. 3 convenient exits off of I-96 – Exits 159, 160 or 162. Call 1-800-968-4242 for more information and to book vendor space. Check out this website for more info. 
The next Ride to Work Day is MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009.
US – This year’s 18th commuting demonstration event, to be held on Monday June 15, is expected to double the number of riders on the road, according to Ride to Work, a non-profit advocacy organization.
According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over 80 million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of America’s 8 million cycles and scooters are ridden to work.
“Riding to work on this day shows the positive value of motorcycles and scooters for transportation. For several hundred thousand commuters, riding is an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits,” states Andy Goldfine, the event organizer. Motorcycle and scooter clubs and organizations in many countries encourage their members to ride to work on this day.
Ride to Work Day shows how riding makes parking easier and help traffic flow better. Motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and they take up less space in parking areas and on roads. Riders seek employer support for this form of transportation, and increased government and public awareness about riding’s many benefits.
More information about Ride to Work Day can be found here.
Source: www.powersportsnetwork.com
Friday April 17, 2009
The federal government agency said it intends to take steps to provide a temporary stay for youth ATVs and motorcycles that have been banned as a result of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), moving to get them back on showroom floors.
But how soon dealers will be able to sell children-designed vehicles that do not meet the lead standards of the CPSIA is still a question.
CPSC Chairman Nancy Nord, in concert with CPSC’s other commissioner, is directing the federal agency’s staff to create a vote to allow a stay for such vehicles that were manufactured both before Feb. 10 and up to May 1, 2011. The stay would extend to replacement parts for the vehicles, provided those parts do not have a higher lead content than the originally installed parts.
The vote, which would be taken by the two CPSC commissioners, is expected to occur in the next week.
However, Joe Martyak, acting director of Public Affairs for the CPSC, noted the CPSC chairman’s statement, announced today, immediately sends a message to the federal agency’s staff not to enforce any penalty against selling youth-designed ATVs and motorcycles.
“The provision is still there and if they (dealers) sell one and it’s over the lead law, yes, it’s breaking the law,” he said. “But we’re saying we’re exercising enforcement discretion not to bring a penalty against them.”
However, dealers who sell such vehicles could still face penalties at the state level. Chairman Nord noted in her statement, “I hope that the state attorney’s general will follow our lead in this matter.”
But it’s up to each state attorney’s general office to determine whether they would enforce the law’s penalty or not.
The Motorcycle Industry Council issued a statement saying it was pleased with the temporary reprieve but also noted it’s not the solution the industry was seeking.
“With today’s vote, it is now obvious that the only permanent solution is for Congress to end the ban once and for all by amending the CPSIA so parents once again have access to appropriate-sized youth model ATVs and motorcycles for their children,” said Paul Vitrano, general counsel for the MIC.
Nord has previously stated that she doesn’t believe children-designed ATVs and motorcycles should be permanently exempted from the CPSIA because “the clear language of the law requires this result, not because it advances consumer safety.”
The Mid Ohio Classic Scooter Club is holding an event in the Columbus Ohio area from the 30th of April to the 2nd of May. This event is dedicated to scooters and bikes with small displacement engines. The show is a mixture of meet and greet and also a swap meet for anyone looking for that rare part they might be missing to rebuild that old scooter that has been in the barn for 30 years. If you think you have seen everyhting you need to come down and see these vintage enthusiasts. The event will be held at Past Time Park in Plain City,Ohio 43064. Camping also available for anyone interested. For more information you can check out this website. www.classicjapanesemotorcycles.com
A spike in motorcycle deaths among service members is prompting a call to arms from the military.
US Nationwide – In 2008, more service members died in motorcycle crashes than ever before — 126 from all four services. The Army saw a 24 percent increase in fatalities, and both the Marines and the Navy report significant increases as well. Top safety chiefs across the military have identified motorcycles as the No. 1 safety concern off the battlefield.
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U.S. House Committee Passes Resolution Supporting Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month - Riders Encouraged to Contact their Legislators -
The resolution, H. Res. 269, introduced by Reps. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and Michael Burgess, R-Texas, is similar to one unanimously passed by the full House last year.
“The resolution presents a valuable opportunity for Congress to recognize the importance of focusing on motorcyclists’ safety,” said Duane Taylor, MIC Director of Federal Affairs. “We’re calling on riders everywhere to contact their representatives to urge them to cosponsor the resolution.”
Advertisement Among many safety related organizations, such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, May has long been designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The messages for all road users are especially timely as motorcyclists nationwide gear up for the upcoming riding season. In approximately two thirds of fatal car/motorcycle crashes, the driver of the car is at fault.
“We applaud the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing this resolution and we look forward to continuing to work with Representatives Burgess and Giffords and other members of Congress as this resolution moves to the full House for consideration,” said MIC’s Senior Vice President for Government Relations, Kathy Van Kleeck.
Motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion while having little impact on our nation’s transportation infrastructure, making them a valuable component of the transportation mix. With more than 7 million motorcyclists benefiting from the advantages of riding, it is important to remember their safety and to encourage safe and responsible behavior.
Provided by the Motorcycle Industry Council.
Bear here, President, Founder, and Grand Booba of Old Bike Barn. I’m proud to announce that OBB has finally launched it’s own apparel line, with classic items such as real Dickies work shirts and jackets in both men’s and women’s sizes and an assortment of over 30 different unique obb branded items including beer mugs, coffee cups, warm up jackets, tank tops and even g-strings with our trade mark paw on them.
Here are a few samples below… stay tuned for a new section on our site and promotions in upcoming email newsletters.
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