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Federal agency seeks mandatory motorcycle ABS Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

National Transportation Safety Board addresses crash causation September 11, 2018 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The National Transportation Safety Board issued a report Tuesday that calls for all new on-road motorcycles sold in the United States to be equ...
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AMA’s Official Position on Automated Vehicles Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on August 25, 2018August 25, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

“Failure to specifically address motorcycles in statutory and regulatory language amounts to the abandonment of motorcycle safety by legislators and regulators,” the position statement reads. “Essentially, the issue of distracted and inattentive driv...
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What the AMA Can Do For You

Posted on August 19, 2018August 25, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

Advocacy The AMA is at the forefront in defending your riding freedoms. The AMA Government Relations Department—with a staff in Washington, D.C., and a Western States Representative in California—monitors federal and state bills, rules and regula...
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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 Raffle Bikes Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on February 24, 2018February 24, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has two very different raffle bikes up for grabs in 2018—but both are undeniably cool. The 2017 Ural Gear-Up “Adventure Together” Edition is a two-wheel drive sidecar from Ural Motorcycles. It has been outfitted and...
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Benefits of AMA Membership Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

Legislative Watchdogs and Rider Advocates. Discounts on the Products and Services: AMA roadside assistance $29 Lodging: Motel-6 10%, Red Roof Inn 20% Other discounts: Eagle Rider M/C rental 5%, Cycle Trader 20%, AIMexpo...
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AMA Action Items from January 2018 Issue of American Motorcyclist Submitted by Jim Shaw

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Phil Shoulberg

The US House passed a bill (H.R. 3388) that would effect ensuring future deployment and research in vehicle evolution, i.e. highly automated vehicles. The US Senate is considering a similar bill (S.1885). The House bill would require the USDOT to ...
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