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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...]

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...]

“Women in Motorsport” – Conference

10th July 2019 by Motorcycleminds Leave a Comment

Finland - “Women in Motorsport” – Conference - On 17th-18th August 2019, Finland will host a historical event: the first ever FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) and FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) joint conference on “Women in Motorsport”. The conference hosted by FIM WOMEN in Motorcycling and FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme will be held in the Lahti region, arousing the enthusiasm of almost 40 high-level speakers from 14 different countries. The historical conference is designed to celebrate inspiring women and men … [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...]

Safety Event Breaks Cover

14th October 2018 by Motorcycleminds 1 Comment

Europe – Breaking cover on 12th October, 2018 was the FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (International Motorcycling Federation) annual reception and policy debate. This year it was entitled ‘Riders & Drivers: Fighting Invisibility Together! According to the FIM, the event gathered the motorcycling community, policymakers, NGO and industry representatives to discuss the key road safety concerns of the PTW sector. This was against the backdrop of recent developments in EU road safety legislation. FIM hosts annual EU policy debate: Riders & Drivers … [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“

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