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International Female Ride Day

26th April 2018 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Global - Women motorcycle riders are set to “JUST RIDE!” for a globally synchronized International Female Ride Day of action on the 12th International Female Ride Day (IFRD) to simply to get out on bikes on that day. Taking place on Saturday, 5th May, the aim is that women motorcycle enthusiasts around the world will join together to “Just Ride!" for the once-a-year global action in universal action, across all borders, cultures and on all forms of motorcycles. Billed as the largest women’s motorcycling happening, the day spotlights and promotes female riders of all … [Read more...]

Coveted Sturgis Freedom Fighter Award

9th April 2018 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

United States - To be recognised by your peers for the work you carry out must be the best accolade you could receive. Falling into that category is the Motorcycle Riders Federation’s (MRF) Kirk “Hardtail” Willard who this year will be recognised by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame - www.sturgismuseum.com - as an individual who has made a long-term, positive impact on the motorcycle community. The recognition is via the special award category, designated as The Freedom Fighter Award, the Hall of Fame for this award recognises the sacrifices that … [Read more...]

Struggling For Good News

29th March 2018 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Motorcycle Minds - We are are struggling to find positive news outside the sphere of London - don't hesitate to get in touch to get your "good news" featured! Contact us - Here So in the meantime here is a happy picture! … [Read more...]

Simon Milward – Always Remembered

4th March 2018 by Motorcycleminds 2 Comments

Pictures via FEMA – Millennium Ride

Simon Milward – Always Remembered - Rider organisations, individual riders and those who knew him have been posting on social media that today is the thirteenth anniversary of the tragic death of Simon Milward. As a rider you may never have heard of Simon and although we have been involved in rider’s rights for over twenty years I never had the chance to meet Simon. We (Elaine and I) have worked under his legacy all this time and have heard of stories of his representation of motorcycling as a pioneer in the riders' rights movement and tales of his zest for life. So, … [Read more...]

Megan Ekstrom – What About Us?

28th February 2018 by Motorcycleminds 6 Comments

United States - Megan Ekstrom Vice-President of Government Affairs & Public Relations of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) in the US asks, “What about us? and, “Why the bikers of America cannot continue to be ignored or forgotten.” Sometimes a realisation can start to sweep over, especially if you work for motorcycle rights with a passion.  As Megan says, “After sitting through, countless meetings, congressional hearings, public information sessions, symposiums, conferences and breakout sessions which have covered a gamut of issues that affect riders”, that, … [Read more...]

Road To Racing

30th January 2018 by Motorcycleminds 2 Comments

Road To Racing - is the first publication of Marta Covioli and Diego Mola, both road racing fans and experts in their own fields. The book covers the main events of the latest race seasons, lived first hand, becoming a personal and particular journey. From the astonishing Irish Nationals to the Isle of Man and far-away China the races pictured are: Tandragee 100 Cookstown 100 North West 200 Tourist Trophy Armoy Road Races Ulster GP Macau GP are all captured in words and pictures, describing from the inside the unique and exciting world of road … [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...]

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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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