Archives for October 2010

EU Regulation October Round Up

The European Commission has made public its proposal for new regulations  on the Approval and Market Surveillance of Two –  or Three – Wheel Vehicles, on the 4th October, aimed to regulate emissions and the safety of motorcycles. The EU Commission (DG Enterprise) has proposed the mandatory fitting of advanced braking systems on new motorcycles, […]

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Are You That Rider?

Over at Ride It Right, the motorcycle safety initiative which Right To Ride supports, they are asking the question, “Are You That Rider?” and “Is having a blast out on your bike a bad thing?” While the summer riding season appears to be over and riders either hibernate for the winter or continue to battle […]

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What The Hell?

The Online Magazine Hell For Leather has reported on the European Commission proposals regarding  motorcycle framework regulations and have asked the question, “Are we really going to lose the ability to switch off ABS?” in an article, “The facts behind Europe’s alleged ban on switchable ABS – EU-motorcycle-framework-ABS“ As previously reported,  the Federation of European […]

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Traffic Light Loop Sensors

Riders on the NI Bikers Forum have highlighted an issue on our roads regarding motorcycles. This time it considers certain Traffic Light Loop Sensors which are embedded in the road surface. Riders report that the sensors are not triggering the traffic lights during time periods when traffic is light or late at night & early […]

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Mandatory ABS Is Not A Solution

As reported by Right To Ride, the meeting of the Working Group on “Motorcycles”/MVEG took place in Brussels on the 21st October. The EU Commission presented its proposal for a regulation on type-approval and market surveillance of L-category vehicles. The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) who were present at the meeting to exchange views, […]

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Motorcyclists are Vulnerable?

MEP biker Bernd Lange (Germany) – raising the awareness of dangers faced by his fellow riders – around 50% of accidents are caused by the fact that there is not enough recognition by car drivers – who need to be educated to have better cooperation with motorbikes. Malcolm Harbour MEP (UK) – regarding key causes […]

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October Events Party Show Safety

Four of Right To Ride’s motorcycle club supporters are holding events in October, from a fund raiser to a scary Halloween Rock night to a “Cider Bash” with a bike show.   Fallen Heroes MCC – Fund Raiser – Friday 29th October 2010 Coyotes RC – 4th Halloween Rock Nite – Saturday 30th October 2010 […]

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Supporting the AMIANI

Right To Ride supports the recently launched Approved Motorcycle Instructors Association (N.I.) – AMIANI. The AMIANI represent their members who are motorcycle instructors within Northern Ireland with the aim to provide rider training to a professional standard with safety, courtesy and patience in mind at all times. As an organisation the AMIANI express their members’ […]

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Mind The Joint – Slippy When Wet!

Riders on the NI Bikers Forum have voiced concerns and are warning other riders of the hazard of new joints on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast. According to Roads Service the bridge joints where replaced during June and August to ensure their continued high performance in coping with today’s traffic volumes. The joints appear […]

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East Antrim DUP Ride-Out

Taking up Finance Minister Sammy Wilsons invitation, Right To Right’s Trevor Baird joined Sammy and 40 riders on the recent annual East Antrim DUP Ride-Out. Under an ominous sky, the ride out started from the Antrim Civic Centre where riders were welcomed by DUP Mayor Pam Lewis and Road Racer John Burrows who was on […]

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