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Issues Of Concern To Motorcyclists

24th November 2019 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

United States - Washington, D.C. - House Introduces Motorcycle Advisory Council Reauthorization Act - Following on from our latest story from the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) regarding “Highly Automated Vehicles” and their reaction, the MRF have reported on a success that ensures national motorcycle organisation have regained seats on the Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC). Originally the re-established MAC only included one seat for a representative of a national motorcycle organization. The MRF say that, “Along with our partners ABATE of Wisconsin, ABATE of … [Read more...]

Thoroughly Considered – Fully Recognisable

21st November 2019 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

United States – Washington, D.C. - Deployment of Safety Technology – The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) report that on 20th November 2019, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing entitled Highly Automated Vehicles: Federal Perspectives on the Deployment of Safety Technology. What the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing is about is “Highly Automated Vehicles” and the reaction from the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) fighting for the safety of motorcyclists as this new technology is deployed on … [Read more...]

MotorLab – Ideas In Motion

13th November 2019 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Italy - Riders throughout Europe organise themselves to save motorcyclists from injury or death when they crash and impact crash barriers by mobilising to have Motorcycle Protection Systems (MPS) – underrun guard rails fitted to crash barriers at identified crash barrier sites. In this case, Italy. Recently we reported on the not for non-profit organization MEHRSi  from Germany which has the aim to significantly reduce the death rate and the degree of injury among motorcyclists/cyclists by having the “safety barriers” of all curves, that are dangerous for motorcyclists, … [Read more...]

Three Wheels Better – The Sidecar Guides

29th October 2019 by Motorcycleminds 4 Comments

“Sidecarists” – One of the means of motorcycle transport we have sampled over the years was the joy of a motorcycle and side car – chair - combination outfit, when we became sidecarists along with our “normal” two wheels or should that be, we became in addition to travelling on two wheels, “normal” sidecarists. Our normality of choice was a Watsonian two-seater attached to a Kawasaki ZZR1100 plenty of bike to haul us humans, the sidecar with boot and our large dog Sally the Briard. The outfit had been well set up by the previous owner/builder so it rode/steered … [Read more...]

Thank You MEHRSi

8th October 2019 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Germany – For us at Motorcycle Minds one of the pieces or systems of road infrastructure that we have reported on and have been involved from a rider’s perspective are Vehicle Restraint Systems – Crash Barriers – in all their forms and in solutions to protect riders with the installation of Motorcycle Protection Systems (MPS) to original barrier systems. Over the years we have seen road infrastructure authorities struggle to accept the “danger” that road side and central reservation barriers present to riders including their placement and types of barrier systems. This … [Read more...]

We, The Riders

7th October 2019 by Motorcycleminds 1 Comment

We, The Riders: One Movement For Everyone - If you missed last year's launch of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) We, The Riders, then fear not as the FIM has today announced its branding re-release for the campaign. The FIM explains the mission and aims of the re-released campaign below and you can also view the re-launch video below, which follows the last call to fill in (if applicable) - "The Dynamics of Motorcycle Crashes" - survey. Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) - Both on and off the roads, all riders are equal, and there is … [Read more...]

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2019

2nd September 2019 by Motorcycleminds 2 Comments

Global - Here we go again with another year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride for dapper dressed gentlemen and women riding their Cafe' Racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper, Modern Classic, Sidecar, Classic Scooter, Brat Styled motorcycles with two or three wheels. This ride is to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs. The dapper riders will be suited-up in their smartest attire to ride their motorcyclists around the world, united in the aim of raising $7 Million USD for prostate cancer research … [Read more...]

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DROPPING THE PRICE?

In February 2024 we published an article about motorcycle theft, this was then republished in May this year entitled "Motorcycle Theft and Jolly Good Company"

In the last few months there has been a flurry of campaigns and articles by organisations involved in motorcycle lobbying.
Our article covered the issues like legislation and why part of the problem was the lack of adequate security in the manufacture of motorcycles/scooters/mopeds.

It also explained the reasons for theft, amongst which a major issue being theft for spare parts. We all know that motorcycle parts are very expensive, especially OEM parts (original manufacturer parts). Yet none of the lobbying organisations are prepared to challenge the industry to lower their prices as an attempt or even a gesture to discourage thieves from making money out of spare parts. When the lobbying organisations decide to work hand in hand with industry, it compromises their autonomy.

Then there are the "Clubs" like the Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group which are no more than talk shops where the boys (police, manufacturers, insurance companies, security companies, lobby groups etc) all sit round a table, talk a lot, have a cup of tea and biscuits then do nothing until the next meeting.

Ultimately insurers and motorcycle manufacturers don't care. If anything it gives the insurers the opportunity to increase your premiums and scare you into paying higher rates with the premise that your bike is at risk. investigativeresearch.org/documents/The%20Fear%20Industry.pdf

Also to consider that having your bike stolen can give the manufacturers the opportunity to sell more of them. The best you can get from the police is to be told that bike has been shipped to Eastern Europe rather than ending up in an auction house or in a scrap yard to be sold on in pieces.

So how about it MCIA/ACEM - how about you get the manufacturers to drop the prices of OEM spare parts? You never know, it might just make a difference.

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Dropping The Price? Previously we published an article about motorcycle theft “Motorcycle Theft and Jolly Good Company“

In the last few months there has been a flurry of campaigns and articles by organisations involved in motorcycle lobbying.

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