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FIM-PUBLICAFFAIRS.COM IS “GO”!

11th January 2018 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

FIM Public Affairs - Our last article from FIM Europe looked at the organisation's reflection on 2017.   We wished FIM Europe all the best for 2018 and said as ever, we would follow closely, reporting to you the rider of its involvement in motorcycling matters during the forthcoming year. We are barely into 2018 and FIM has launched a new platform for professionals interested in public policy and road safety for motorcyclists - www.fim-publicaffairs.com The FIM announcement states: "In 1988 the FIM established a panel to address these issues, led by the late … [Read more...]

FIM Europe Reflecting 2017

31st December 2017 by Motorcycleminds 1 Comment

FIM Europe - Our latest article at Motorcycle Minds is this feature direct from FIM Europe, in which FIM Europe Director of Public Affairs John Chatterton-Ross reflects on 2017. Although we are aware of what FIM Europe “does” and who represents the organisation as we present the article, we are not sure if you do. However, to start with, here is a briefing on what FIM Europe is which suggests that it is more associated as a “traditional” rider organisation than you might think. FIM Europe is made up of: Seven National Federations (FMNs) and 6 Regional Motorcycling … [Read more...]

Still Preparing For Technology

24th December 2017 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Europe - ACEM the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers which represents the manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe, has published two position papers on vehicle technology. Detection of motorcycles by advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) eCall devices for L-category vehicles ACEM has also announced the 13th Edition of their annual conference - “Sustainable motorcycling in Europe” – to held in January 2018, addressing how policy-makers, civil society and the motorcycle sector can work … [Read more...]

Trans Euro Trail Aspiration

13th December 2017 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

At Motorcycle Minds nothing attracts us more to motorcycling than the passion of riding especially when it strikes out from the pages of motorcycle travel adventure and life. One such passion we picked up, is the story of the establishment of Trans Euro Trail (TET), a 34,000km legal overland route from the North Cape in Norway to Tarifa on the Straits of Gibraltar, taking in 28 European countries and some of the best trails, landscapes and experiences of our continent – Europe, using as little surfaced road as possible that’s been put together by the people that best … [Read more...]

2017 FIM Road Safety Awards

28th November 2017 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Norway - Europe – NMCU the Norsk Motorcykkel Union has been awarded the 2017 FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme - Road Safety Award for its “Full Kontroll” book. FIM explains that the Road Safety Award promotes initiatives or technology for improving road traffic safety, particularly for powered two wheelers, with a wish to encourage new solutions to diminish accidents, especially fatal injuries, making motorcycling an even safer passion. According to FIM, road safety is also a major preoccupation in research and in policies. Improving material and … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Mind-set

23rd November 2017 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Europe - The Federation of European Motorcyclists (FEMA) say that a vote in the European Parliament regarding an important report on road safety is good news for motorcyclists, as riders are explicitly mentioned in the report. The report in question is entitled - On saving lives: boosting car safety in the EU – emanating from the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) a committee of MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) the MEP responsible for the report (rapporteur) and one of the Vice-Chairs of the committee is Dr. Dieter-L. Koch. FEMA states that the good … [Read more...]

Motorcycle talk ITS

2nd November 2017 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Global - Following on from our previous article from ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers regarding Connected Motorcycling – Super Future ACEM have reported on discussions at the ITS World Congress about the future of intelligent transport systems and motorcycling. Industry experts and policy makers discuss the future of connected motorcycling at ITS World Congress On 1 November 2017 experts from the motorcycle industry, the European Commission, the U.S. Department of Transportation and other organisations met at the ITS World Congress in … [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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