Archives for November 2012

BMF Comments Regulation

Type Approval Regulation approved by European Parliament by huge majority The Type Approval Regulation has been approved by the European Parliament by a huge majority (643 in favour, 16 against). For all UK motorcyclists this will mean: Bikes over 47bhp exempt from EU anti-tampering controls Bikes under 125cc exempt from compulsory ABS (although they will […]

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Video Funny

Just a bit of light relief from the issues we have been dealing with over the last two days on Right To Ride EU – www.righttoride.eu On the regulation proposal vote at the Plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. We did laugh – you will get it. It Is Funny – You Will […]

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FEMA On Regulation

The Members of the European Parliament approved the regulation on the approval of two- and three wheelers. Further amendments before the final adoption by the Council of Ministers are not expected. Motorcyclists welcome the agreed compromises. The regulation is setting new rules and technical requirements for manufacturers who sell motorcycles in the European Union In […]

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Regulation MAG Ireland

Type Approval – Final text voted through The EU Parliament has voted through the final draft of the Type Approval text. 643 MEPs in favour 16 MEPs against 18 MEPs abstention Final text: Click Here The new regulation will replace fifteen existing EU Directives with a single framework. The much feared anti-tamper provisions which sparked […]

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Industry Welcomes Regulation

Motorcycle Industry welcomes vote of the European Parliament on the Type Approval Regulation ACEM calls on Commission for a swift publication of the delegated acts to ensure manufacturers sufficient lead time The European Parliament approved today with 643 votes in favour, 16 against and 18 abstentions, the Regulation on Type Approval and market surveillance of […]

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Regulation New Rules

New EU rules will bring safer, cleaner motorbikes without driving up costs Motorbikes, trikes, quads and lightweight vehicles will be safer and cleaner, and manufacturers will have greater certainty over how they should develop their vehicles after the European Parliament today adopted new performance and design standards. Malcolm Harbour MEP, Chairman of the parliament’s internal […]

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I Will Ride 500 Miles!

As motorcyclists we all know the amount of fundraising events for good causes and charities that goes on each year that are organised and run by motorcyclists, clubs and motorcycle organisations. In Northern Ireland riders raise thousands of pounds each year for these various causes from Children’s Wards, Christmas Appeals, MRI Scanner Appeals, Dog Homes, […]

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Regulation Last Furlong

On Tuesday 20th November 2012 the European Parliament is set to vote on the Commission’s proposal for the approval and market surveillance of 2 or 3 wheeled vehicles and quadricycles aka the Type Approval proposal. Prior to the vote, there will also be a joint debate in the European Parliament on Monday 19th November 2012. […]

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St John – Be The One

St John Ambulance in Northern Ireland say that you can, “Be the one. Be the difference between life and death”. St John Ambulance (NI) is Northern Ireland’s leading first aid charily. They offer first aid and related training courses for the workplace, delivered in Belfast or in their eight training centres throughout Northern Ireland or […]

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Adelaide Motorcycle Festival 2013

Soon it will be Christmas and after that festival there’s the annual Adelaide Motorcycle Festival, an extravaganza of all that biking has to offer, which will run for three days starting on Friday, 8 February at the King’s Hall complex in Belfast. For Nutt Promotions this will be their 18th motorcycle show/festival and their seventh […]

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