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ISSUE STATEMENTThe issue of motorcycle sound has been recently described as an issue that we, the motorcycle community, must address or it will address us. Dr. Muffler, official consultant to the MRF.WHERE WE AREMotorcycle sound when deemed excessive has become a serious issue in some communities and certainly may become an issue in many more.

An assortment of major minds in the European motorcycle rights community. Photo by G. Livett.Editor's note: This is a tad awkward to understand. It falls under, “You needed to be there.” It's a power point presentation, from Aline at FEMA (Federation of European Motorcyclists Association), I plucked it apart to share with you. A Vision

A couple of months ago we ran a newspaper report from Oakland, California wherein the Oakland police reported to be re-installing louder exhaust on their patrol bikes for accident prevention . Of course the MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council) disputed their claims. Since we produced the Bikernet.com Independent Noise study, we continually look for confirmation. What

That's the lovely Vickie, on the left, with here accident scene instructors. I love passionate people. I don’t even have to agree with them (most of the time) but my FAVORITE passionate people are the ones who are passionate about freedom. Maybe that is what attracted me to motorcycling or maybe it was the other

This is a guest post by Benjamen Ober, a student at Duke University in the Terry Sanford Institute for Public Policy.Tim Shingara does not look like a man you would expect to be working for the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). His shoulder-length hair, thick mustache, tight black t-shirt, torn jeans and intense stare exude the

Motorcyclists often get a bad rap. Some say cycles are too loud and some note the folks who ride cycles dart around their towns like crazed squirrels. For reasons such as these a motorist may not like sharing the road with motorcycles. But, did you know motorcycles are good for you? Motorcycles…” Get 35-75 mpg,

Keep your eyes open and ride aggressively, peeling away from every car you can.THE REAL PROBLEM WITH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS–Subject: The bottom line is, pay attention when you're behind the wheel. Bikers, Motorcyclists' Lives depend on it.We have the Right to travel these roads of the USA as Bikers, Motorcyclist. We embrace Risk every time we

Rogue on left with Bandit, Daytona 1973.ABATE needs your help to continue these efforts! Currently, less than 1 percent of Florida’s 900,00+ endorsed motorcyclists are among the 7,500 members, in 30 Chapters that make up ABATE of Florida, Inc. These dedicated motorcyclists represent and work to preserve and protect the rights of all Florida bikers;

As unbelievable as it may seem, Denver now has one of the harshest noise ordinances in the country. Clearly aimed at bikers, this little piece of government bull was sponsored by the aspiring fascist Rick Garcia.The law is pretty simple, it only takes up two pages – but what it does is effectively takes away

There is important constitutional helmet law litigation, originally brought by Richard Quigley that requires your support for it to succeed. It is set for trial in May 2008 in the same California courthouse where Quigley obtained the judicial opinion that the California helmet law was unconstitutionally vague as applied. The present litigation, if successful, will

Illustration by Chris KallasBATTLE ESCALATES AGAINST RIDERS' FREEDOM OF CHOICE–Life and living encompass many choices. As much as we would like to be, we are not personally in total control of how we live. We live with (and under) rules and regulations (laws) to co-exist peacefully among the population, and along the way develop (hopefully)

A Classic Shovelhead chop by Keino of the Indian Larry Legacy crew. Photo by Ela.There continues to be a lot of discussion about the future of our industry as bikers, shop owners, and manufacturers struggle to deal with the new emissions restrictions from the EPA. We have another opportunity to continue our way of life,

Riding before Cell Phones.I have prepared an original scientific review article on the subject of cellphone use while driving, substantiating the huge safety implications for allmotorists, and the even greater safety implications for motorcyclists. Ireviewed the landmark epidemiologal studies and the controlled experimentalstudies, as well as converging studies from other disciplines of science,such as neurology

The author working in his shop.“The razors edge”, a familiar expression, has returned to our sector once again in 2006. After experiencing robust growth for a period of five years fostered by new TV shows and other forms of media, the motorcycle industry, specifically the American V-twin market that we know and love, is starting