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A Decade To Review

1st January 2017 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

With the first year of the revitalised Motorcycle Minds over, we decided to have a look back though quotes from our past to celebrate that and whatever it is that 2017 might bring. Whether our articles and subsequent quotes matter or are even relevant, doesn’t matter, what matters is that we would like to think that in our own small way, we make a difference. With over nearly a decade on issues, starting from our incarnation as a regional set up called Right To Ride in Northern Ireland, to the European “mainland” as Motorcycle Minds, we have a shedload of comments and … [Read more...]

We Ride London

3rd December 2016 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

England - London - We Ride London - #WeRideLondon - has launched as the lead group to drive fair changes and improvements to the way transport policies from Transport for London and the Mayor’s office treat powered two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles and scooters). Motorcycles and scooters are being literally squeezed off London’s roads. New daily charges are about to be approved, which will affect thousands of riders. Almost £1billion is budgeted to support bicycle schemes in the capital, but despite motorcycles and scooters also helping to bust congestion and pollution, … [Read more...]

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2016

6th August 2016 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Global - We at Motorcycle Minds can definitely say that we have  never ever been labeled as a distinguished - gentleman - or lady - when riding our motorcycles. However, on the 25th of September 2016, streets worldwide will be abuzz with finely dressed gentlefolk upon their classic and vintage style motorcycles, united in their support of men’s health. ‘The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride’, the world’s greatest motorcycling charity event, shines a light upon the bikes, fashion and ideals of a bygone era, all for a good cause - for prostate cancer research. The … [Read more...]

Trikes & Helmets – To Wear or Not To Wear?

3rd August 2016 by Motorcycleminds 4 Comments

Northern Ireland – This article aims to clarify the situation regarding a proposed helmet law for trike riders in Northern Ireland, following a recent claim by the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) that this proposal has been dropped thanks to their successful lobbying. In June 2015 the Road Safety and Vehicle Regulation Division of the then Department of the Environment (DOE) [1]  issued a public consultation regarding a – “ Proposal for the Mandatory Wearing of Helmets on Motor Tricycles”, meaning that if the proposal came about the wearing of helmets for riders of and … [Read more...]

FIM – Women In Motorcycling

15th July 2016 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Global - Special Action For A Milestone Anniversary - This year the FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) Women in Motorcycling Commission is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Back in June 2006, the FIM made a major commitment towards women in motorcycling by signing the Brighton Declaration, a document drafted in 1994 in Great Britain (Brighton) during the first World Conference on Women and Sport. To date, 419 organisations worldwide have endorsed the Declaration with the goal to “enable and value full involvement of women in every aspect of Sport”. Over … [Read more...]

DURO RIDER Gazette

10th July 2016 by Motorcycleminds 2 Comments

At Motorcycle Minds we love a good "motorcycling" read and DURO RIDER Gazette is now one of those great reads on our list of continued monthly reading. DURO RIDER Gazette is a new concept in motorcycle magazine publishing that is biased towards showcasing the creative aspects of the motorcycle world and highlighting lifestyles and life stories from with the biking community. The online monthly magazine is available directly from www.durorider.com with regular features that include motorcycle builders, artists, writers, performers, motorcycling issues and lifestyles with … [Read more...]

Never Heard Of Him

2nd April 2016 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Ryan Reynolds? Never heard of him!  Apparently he's an actor and been in some "tremendous" films. I don't get out much and when I stay in it is apparent I don't watch his films. But it looks like he has experience of riding a motorcycle, as the article on this website lists in the 15 things you didn't know about him: 15 Things You Might Not Know About Ryan Reynolds The first one is that, "When Ryan was on a motorcycle trip, he stopped on the side of the road to relieve himself. When he jumped into the ditch to do his business, he jumped right into a dead horse. "I didn't … [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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