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BMW Riders Association National Rally

Posted on May 21, 2021June 4, 2021 by Jim Shaw

August 12-15, 2021Waynesville, North CarolinaSmoky Mountain Event Center is 30 minutes west of Asheville, North Carolina and in the heart of some of the best riding in the country. The Blue Ridge Parkway, The Tail of the Dragon, The Rattler, Moonshi...
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BMWMOA Foundation Raffle

Posted on May 19, 2021June 4, 2021 by Jim Shaw

The Foundation offers various BMW models available for $100 per raffle ticket.The Raffle is open to ALL, not just members. Go to the BMWMOA website for more information and to enter. Special GS models are included!
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Legislation reauthorizes Motorcyclist Advisory Council

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 by Jim Shaw

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would reauthorize the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) for six years. MAC advises the department on road safety issues impacting...
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AMA Magazine & related news, April 2021

Posted on April 14, 2021April 21, 2021 by Jim Shaw

The US DOT has new for 2021 designated 49 additional America's Byways.Google "national scenic byways" for more information & maps. The Corn lobby according to news is pushing Congress to allow only E15 and eliminate E10 altogether. ...
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American Motorcyclist News March 2021

Posted on March 23, 2021April 2, 2021 by Jim Shaw

Ethanol/gas pump confusion from EPA revising E15 pump labeling and various colors on pump handles was detailed in articles and letters from riders. Why isn't it a law for pump handles be the same color for type of fuel at pump. NHTSA has an onli...
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AMA update on Ethanol fuel issues

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Jim Shaw

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a Notice of Public Rulemaking regarding labels on E15 fuel dispensers. In the notice, the EPA proposed two changes to the current E15 fuel pump labels. The first is modificati...
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AMA magazine August issue items of interest

Posted on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 by Jim Shaw

If your driving on I-71 through Delaware & Morrow counties in Ohio beware of the Distracted Driving Safety Corridors. Indiana law effective July 1st prohibits holding cell phones while driving in motion.Good News: The National Scenic Byways pr...
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BMW Rallies cancelled or postponed

Posted on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 by Jim Shaw

The BMWRA national rally postponed till May 20/23 2021, BMWMOA national rally postponed till June 24/27 2021, locations not changed. As of 7/22 the only rallies in a days drive not postponed are the Hiawatha and Falling Leaf.
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AMA News

Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by Jim Shaw

Dual Sport group led ride at the Falling Leaf Rally

Missouri Helmet Law Repeal Update Will the Governor Sign Helmet Repeal? JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Motorcyclists 26 years old or older who have health insurance could ride without a helmet if Gov. Mike Parson (R) signs a bill passed by the legislat...
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AMA Magazine March 2020 & News & Notes newsletter highlights

Posted on March 4, 2020March 29, 2020 by Jim Shaw

JERUSALEM - Ride Vision has developed a collision-aversion technology for motorcycles that uses standard cameras as visual sensors that recognize and analyze relevant threats to safe operation. The company says its goal is to provide motorcyclists wi...
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