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Title: The little guys wont be getting new bikes in the US Post by: Tim Dykes on February 21, 2009, 01,12:59 AM The new US government have banned the sale of junior sized bikes >:(
From the AMA:- Here is the full text of the AMA press release: As you may know by now, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) has effectively banned the sale of youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs) as of Feb. 10, 2009. The AMA is issuing a repeated call for action to help reverse the potentially devastating effect this could have on the sport of OHV recreation. We are also asking for your help, as promoters and club leaders, to spread the word to your club members, racers and fans to encourage them to get involved. While this move could cripple the future of the sport, it does appear that there may be relief for the use of motorcycles purchased prior to Feb. 10. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has compiled a list of prohibited acts in the CPSIA. Neither riding a previously purchased motorcycle nor promoting a race that includes those motorcycles is included on that list. Still, immediate attention is needed to end this ban on the sale and manufacture of youth model OHVs. In addition to the efforts the AMA is putting in on Capitol Hill, all motorcyclists need to help fight this measure. Here are some quick links to background information and ways you can help reverse this decision: * Contact your representatives in Congress by using the Take Action button in the Issues and Legislation section of the AMA website. * Write the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly to encourage them to exclude youth model OHVs here. * Click here for a page that includes suggested copy for a letter you can send to the CPSC. * Read the AMA press release on this issue here. * Read the AMA's comments to the CPSC here. * Click here to download a PDF version of the CPSIA. For regular updates on this issue, please keep a close eye on the AMA website at www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com. You also can sign up to receive AMA Legislative Alerts here. AMA Organizer Services For resources, additional bulletins and contact information, visit www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com/organizers. Title: Re: The little guys wont be getting new bikes in the US Post by: Rowen on February 21, 2009, 04,12:48 AM It's prob because they ride around in gangs of 20+ in suburbs on pooty little pit bikes and people have had enough - can't blame them ( see you tube )
Title: Re: The little guys wont be getting new bikes in the US Post by: Brad on February 21, 2009, 06,11:00 AM We had a kid (14ish) riding a very loud pit bike around the area and up our street, no helmet or anything.
I noticed it stopped making a noise just a few streets away and checked to see if things were Ok, they were he lived there and was putting the bike away in the garage. Tried to flag him down a few times later for a chat but he took off. The locals got feed up and gave his details to the Police who confiscated the home made bike. They were renting and have since moved out. Our street is way too busy as it has two bus stops, a kinder, three football ovals a Tennis club and a park with kids play ground. The council recently put in speed bumps to slow down traffic due to the volume of predestrian traffic to these areas. |