California Lawmaker Withdraws Restrictive Lane-Splitting Bill
The sponsor of a California Senate bill that would have restricted the current practice of lane-splitting by motorcyclists will withdraw the bill from consideration, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The bill, introduced Feb. 20, would have allowed lane-splitting only in certain instances.
Controversial ‘Wild Lands’ Policy Is Resurrected by U.S. Interior Department
Under the policy, lands designated as “wild lands” by the federal Bureau of Land Management would be managed as if they had received the restrictive wilderness land-use designation from Congress. When Congress designates an area as “wilderness,” nearly all forms of non-pedestrian recreation become illegal.
A Conversation With Wayne Allard, AMA’s Vice President For Government Relations
Last October, former U.S. Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado joined the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) as vice president for government relations. Allard served two terms as a Senator for his home state, but he’d promised his constituents to put a term limit on his service. We recently chatted with Allard and AMA spokesman Pete TerHorst
Bipartisan Letter Seeks To End Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
U.S. Reps. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) and Tom Petri ((R-Wis.), together with 29 additional members of Congress, have sent a letter to the leadership of the House-Senate Surface Transportation Reauthorization Conference Committee requesting the inclusion of language in the conference report that would prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from providing grants or any funds to states or local governments to be used for any program to create motorcycle-only checkpoints, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
SMH5 Bluetooth Headset
Sena’s price-conscious SMH5 is designed with Bluetooth v3.0 technology and allows riders to wirelessly make mobile calls and listen to stereo music, mp3 player music or audio instruction of GPS navigation.
MIC to Recognize Sen. Klobuchar for Youth Off-Highway Rider Support
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) will be holding a news conference on Friday, April 13 at 12 pm to present Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar with the prestigious MIC Chairman’s Award for her outstanding support of Youth Off-Highway Riders.
Wireless Stereo Headset and Intercom
The SMH5 is designed with Bluetooth v3.0 technology and allows riders to wirelessly make mobile calls, listen to stereo or mp3 player music or audio instruction of GPS navigation.
Recreational Trails Program Enters Critical Time
The Senate transportation bill, entitled “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century,” or MAP-21, contains a revision of current law that would essentially end the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). However, a bipartisan list of seven senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), have introduced an amendment to modify the revision and preserve the RTP.
Mark’s Pillars of Business Success
Part 3: Develop Talent, Master Marketing and Manage Better: While most motorcycle dealerships across the country are enjoying a well-deserved breather, now is the time to get busy. Your success in the season depends on what you do right now.
House Bill Includes Trails Funding, Bans Bike Checkpoints
Renewed funding for motorized trails and a ban on funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints are included in a major federal transportation bill being considered by a key U.S. House committee, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has reported.
Immediate Action Needed for Recreational Trails Program
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP), which funds thousands of miles of motorized trails, is in jeopardy and is poised to be eliminated.
HJC Debuts First Premium Helmet
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Bluetooth Two-way Radio Adapter, SR10
The SR10 from Sena Technologies supports a variety of two-way radio devices in the market, including Kenwood, Motorola, ICOM, YAESU and Midland.
Strategies to Fight ‘Online Shoplifters’ and Win
Engaging those who want to try, not buy, your merchandise.
U.S. Interior Secretary Plans to Designate New Wilderness Areas
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says he wants to work with Congress to create a list of public lands by Oct. 15 that should be immediately designated as Wilderness, reports the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA).
25-Gallon Sprayer for UTVs
Moose Utility Division’s new 25 Gallon Sprayer makes a welcome addition to any do-it- yourselfer’s arsenal. Its adjustable, pattern-tip hand wand, paired with the 2.1 GPM or 3.8 GPM pumps, produces up to a 30 foot horizontal throw and an 18 foot vertical throw, saving time and making every job easier.