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Motorbike Relay Across The World

21st February 2019 by Motorcycleminds 1 Comment

Global - 14,000+ Women Await the Start of the First Female Motorbike Relay Across The World as ‘Women Riders World Relay’ marks the launch on International Women's Day weekend’. London UK - What started as an idea to attempt a relay around the world led by women on motorbikes that founder, Hayley Bell, shared on social media in late August last year, has snowballed into a movement spanning over 100 countries across the world. As of today, over 14,000 women worldwide have responded to her call to show the industry the force behind the female biker market. ‘Women Riders … [Read more...]

Biker Safety Cards Re-Launched

11th February 2019 by Motorcycleminds 1 Comment

Northern Ireland - Great news from the BMF - British Motorcyclists Federation in Northern Ireland - Biker safety cards re-launched. A safety initiative for motorcyclists has been re-launched in Northern Ireland during the NI Motorcycle Festival at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn. Called Biker NI Safety Cards, the free cards are intended to help protect motorcyclists in the event of a road traffic collision. Motorcycle users can record vital personal details such as their medical history on the card. It is then inserted inside a helmet to be used by medical … [Read more...]

Could Be – No To Vnuk

24th January 2019 by Motorcycleminds 2 Comments

Europe - ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, the trade association that represents manufacturers of motorcycles in Europe has welcomed the position of the Internal Market Committee of the European Parliament on the MID - Motor Insurance Directive. As we previously reported over the last couple of years, the “Vnuk Judgement” concerned a 2014 decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) in relation to the judgement’s possible effects on proposed changes to motor vehicle use and motor insurance within the European Union. “The Vnuk … [Read more...]

NABD On The Highways

9th January 2019 by Motorcycleminds 2 Comments

England - Last year Rick Hulse the Chairman of National Association for Bikers (NABD) wrote an article published in the bike magazine Back Street Heroes regarding his participation in the Highways England Motorcycle Safety Working Group. As Rick explains, “Just occasionally I have been involved in consultative committees or working groups that have actually made a positive difference for motorcyclists with disabilities and in some cases for motorcyclists in general but these have been few and far between.” Ricks initial thought was, “I’ll go along to the first meeting … [Read more...]

FIM – Thailand – ABS – Brakes

24th December 2018 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Thailand – The FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme on their visit to the TTK Asia test facility says that a Combined Brake System (CBS) for small motorcycles is not good enough compared to ABS (Antilock Braking System) in an emergency stop. FIM said this after the TTK ASIA Test facility was visited on the 18th December 2018 by FIM Asia President Stefan Carapiet, FIM Director of Public Affairs John Chatterton-Ross, and Thongchai Wongsawan, President of FMSCT (Federation of Motor Sport Clubs if Thailand) Thailand. What the FIM  said in full was that, … [Read more...]

Mutual Concession London Emissions

16th December 2018 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

London – Since we published the details contained in the results of the - Who Rides London? – survey we haven’t published many updates on the plans from Transport for London (Tfl) to introduce a ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) in the city where certain motorcycles (Powered Two Wheelers – PTWs) are to be charged £12.50 per day, the same as all other vehicles that do not meet the emissions target set by TfL. The survey was a study to identify specific issues relating to PTWs which fall within the Euro 3 emission standards (PTWs manufactured from 2007 onwards) or … [Read more...]

Thieves Aghast At Tactical Contact

24th November 2018 by Motorcycleminds 4 Comments

United Kingdom – London – Metropolitan Police - Finally dispelling the myth that those using/stealing scooters and motorcycles will evade police if they remove helmets when being chased, the Met Police held a briefing on their “tactics” for disabling moped/scooter/motorcycle linked theft. At the briefing in Scotland yard on Friday 23rd November, one might say a sort of a Black Friday for two wheeled enable thieves, police chiefs warned that there is no maximum speed for police cars to hit mopeds, and that it is a common misconception among moped thieves that officers … [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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