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AMA news for April 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019May 8, 2019 by Jim Shaw

US Scenic Byways program revival has been passed by House and now waits Senate companion bill action. HR 1024 is a bi-partisan bill to require the EPA to enhance E15 fuel warnings at pumps. The EPA has agreed to study long term effects of ethanol use...
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AMA Activity March 2019

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Jim Shaw

The AMA magazine, pg. 13, announced they have contacted new members of the US Congress and all State legislators. The Federal issues important to motorcyclists include: Automated Vehicles, Ethanol (10%max) and Recreational Trails Program. State issue...
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BMW Riders Association charter

Posted on March 21, 2019November 17, 2019 by Jim Shaw

The club is now an official affiliate of the BMWRA, #367. The MSTA (motorcycle Sport Touring Association) has also become an affiliate. They and the RA hold rallies/events including the RA national 9/5-8/16 in Virginia. The RA magazine is full color ...
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NHTSA recall for BMW accessory windshields

Posted on May 11, 2018August 29, 2018 by Jim Shaw

Most 2012-2018 BMW's with accessory windshields will get a notice that the shield is too dark. Info. from M/C Consumer News and verified at NHTSA site. Jim Shaw
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Distracted Driving – AMA magazine May 2018

Posted on May 11, 2018May 11, 2018 by Jim Shaw

"The AMA is engaged with Tech companies, Software developers, Car makers, Legislators and regulatory agencies to consider and include motorcycles In development, testing and deployment of new vehicle technology." AV START Act (S. 1885) includes lang...
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AMA magazine news from April issue

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Jim Shaw

The US Senate Motorcycle Caucus meet and the key topic was Autonomous Vehicles. Recognition of motorcycles for the new technology and driver reliance on the assist functions was discussed. Senate legislation language includes motorcycles bu...
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March AMA magazine items of Interest

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Jim Shaw

"Ethanol industry is pushing federal regulators to approve the use of E30 fuel in non-flex fuel vehicles". The corn lobby is putting your motorcycle and older vehicles at even a worst case scenario than E15 - their putting profits before people. Jim ...
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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Jim Shaw

The annual Vintage Days rally will be July 6-8 2018 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course near Lexington Ohio. The rally includes Road Racing, Motocross & Enduro events. A vintage street ride is normally held along with various marques displayed for show...
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AMA meets with U.S.D.O.T. Secretary Elaine Chao By Jim Shaw

Posted on September 20, 2017October 24, 2017 by Jim Shaw

This information is from the Oct. 2017 American Motorcyclist Magazine - page 14. AMA President/CEO and VP for Gov. Affairs Wayne Allard met Ms. Chao and spent significant time discussing autonomous vehicles and the fact that motorcycles are not be...
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BMW Recalls Bikes With Safety Violation by Jim Shaw

Posted on August 11, 2017August 16, 2017 by Jim Shaw

Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2017 R1200GS, F800R and F800GT motorcycles, 2014-2017 R1200GS Adventure motorcycles, 2016-2017 S1000XR motorcycles and 2015-2017 R1200R and R1200RS motorcycles. When equipped with the...
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