The EPA and you: September 8, 2009
Motorcycles sold nationwide will be required to meet strict emissions standards beginning in 2006. Motorcycles built before the 2006 model year would be unaffected by the new regulations. The EPA seeks to ensure emissions are brought under control. The EPA says manufacturers will be required to reduce hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides by 60 per cent. The use of a catalytic converters on half or more of the motorcycles in the not so far off future is a real possibility along with fuel injection and water cooled only engines. Also the modifications of these motorcycles in away that will affect the emissions will not be aloud by dealers or shops. Custom EPA-exempt bikes have rules too. Like one per your lifetime and may not be sold for five years. This means if you sell it after five years you cannot own another exempt motorcycle ever. After market performance parts may go the way of the dinosaur for street bikes due to the strict rules on engine modifications for new bikes. Older bikes are exempt form the rules. but getting a shop to work on them may become an issue. There are several other changes on the way so read the EPA ruling and other articles about the changes ahead. Time will tell what this all means for the motorcycle world. One thing is for sure it will be different.
Motorcycle Helmet Exemptions September 8, 2009
On June 19, 2009, Governor Rick Perry signed into law
Senate Bill 1967 of the 81st Regular Legislative Session.
This law goes into effect September 1, 2009 and
repeals the helmet exemption sticker program.
Please read the following important information pertaining
to the helmet exemption:
Current law requires a person be covered with a minimum of $10,000 in health insurance for injuries incurred in a motorcycle accident to be eligible for an exception for the offense of operating or riding a motorcycle without a helmet. The bill removes that minimum amount. The bill requires the Texas Department of Insurance to prescribe a standard proof of health insurance for issuance to persons who are at least 21 years of age and covered by an applicable health insurance plan.
The bill prohibits a peace officer from stopping or detaining a person who is the operator of or a passenger on a motorcycle for the sole purpose of determining whether the person has successfully completed a motorcycle operator training and safety course or is covered by a motorcycle health insurance plan and repeals provisions relating to a DPS-issued sticker required to be displayed on a motorcycle by a motorcycle owner.
Mavericks MC hosted the Chicken Run 2009
We were able to raise $1879.00 for the family
of Ashley Arrington who sadly lost his battle with Brain Cancer and passed away a few short weeks after the Chicken Run.
We also raised $1879.00 for Johah Rodriguez who suffers
from Short Gut Syndrome. As a result of his medications, Jonah is now in need of a liver.
