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• Just A Month Away! Register NOW!

  by RevBigJohn April 17, 2024
  More Than Holding Common Ground The legislative priorities for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, were determined at the 2023 Meeting of the Minds in Pennsylvania. SMRO leaders and their legislative directors met and collectivel...

• No Speeding... Ever?

  by RevBigJohn April 12, 2024
  Earlier this year, a bill was introduced in California requiring “every passenger vehicle, motortruck, and bus manufactured or sold in the state” to be equipped with speed limiter technology, starting with the 2027 model year. According to the bill (SB 961), the t...

• Right To Repair Must Be Protected

  by RevBigJohn April 9, 2024
  Right To RepairMust Be ProtectedBob Kay - IMA Chairman The Right to Repair affects all of us whether we work on our own bikes or have a shop work on them. The information and tools necessary to make repairs must be availab...

• 2022 Crash Statistics NHTSA Report Mixed News For Bikers

  by RevBigJohn April 5, 2024
  This week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its final 2022 Fatality Analysis Reporting System traffic crash data. NHTSA reported 42,514 total fatalities in the U.S. in 2022. That is a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.However, the final n...

• Nebraska Modifies Helmet Law

  by RevBigJohn April 3, 2024
  Lawmakers in Nebraska last week updated their new helmet law to make life easier for both Nebraska bikers and those traveling through the Cornhusker State. As you may remember, after decades of fighting to let those who ride decide whether to wear a helmet, Nebraska repealed the state helmet mandat...

• Three MRF Roadshow Stops To End March

  by RevBigJohn April 1, 2024
  Out Like A LionThree MRF Roadshow Stops To End MarchOklahoma | Louisiana | Minnesota The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) proudly attended ABATE of Oklahoma's S.M.I.L.E Conference in mid-March. MRF Board member Deb Craig, MRF...

• MRF Visits Waymo Latest In Robo-Taxis

  by RevBigJohn March 29, 2024
  Last week, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) attended an event in Washington, D.C., hosted by Waymo, a self-driving car company. Titled “Every Mile Together: Waymo Safety Forum and Discussion," this event included a panel discussion with executives for Waymo, the National Safety...

• More Than Holding Common Ground

  by RevBigJohn March 26, 2024
  From: MRF Director of Conferences & Events To: MRF Members & All Motorcyclist Rights Advocates Subject: Bikers Inside the Beltway 2024 More Than Holding Common Ground The legislative priorities for the Motorcy...

• Call To Action U.S. Senate Bill S. 3094

  by RevBigJohn March 22, 2024
  Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final rule on tailpipe emissions. The plan calls for greenhouse gas emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years for passenger vehicles. The original plan would have required 67% of new light-dut...

• NHTSA On Notice Again

  by RevBigJohn March 15, 2024
  On March 9th, President Biden signed a Congressionally passed spending bill that funds half of the Federal Government’s operations through the end of September. Funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), was include...

• Ed Youngblood Former President of the AMA Passes At Age 80

  by RevBigJohn March 14, 2024
  The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is sad to announce the passing of an esteemed figure in the motorcycling community, Ed Youngblood.On Sunday, March 10, former AMA president Ed Youngblood passed away after a battle with lung disease in Florida. He was 80. Ed was a strong suppo...

• What Is The Chevron Deference Why Does It Matter

  by RevBigJohn March 13, 2024
  Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could upend the current regulatory framework in Washington, D.C. The current case is questioning a 40-year-old precedent that impacts all three branches of the federal government.A 1984 court case involv...

• MRF Roadshow Stops: Missouri Freedom of Road Riders

  by RevBigJohn March 12, 2024
  On Saturday, March 9th, MRF Director of Membership Eric Ross and MRF A&E Board Assistant Ron Braaksma attended a Freedom of Road Riders (FORR) conference in Jefferson City, Missouri. Eric Ross was a guest speaker, discussing MRF accomplishments in 2023 and covering the MRF Legislative Agenda...

• MRF Representatives Visit Insurance Institute for Highway Safet

  by RevBigJohn March 12, 2024
  MRF Representatives VisitInsurance Institute for Highway SafetyTest Center Last week, Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) Vice President Jay Jackson and D.C. Lobbyist Rocky Fox visited the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ...

• MRF & IMA Meet In Daytona

  by RevBigJohn March 8, 2024
  On Wednesday during Bike Week in Daytona Beach, FL. representatives of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), the Independent Motorcycle Aftermarket Council (IMA), with members of the motorcycling media present, met with an important group of involved motorcycle shop owners,...

• Hidden Helmet Legislation?

  by RevBigJohn March 2, 2024
  The Connecticut Motorcycle Riders Association (CMRA) has identified helmet legislation within a bill called HB5330: AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. This legislation covers several topics, with language regarding wetlands, building...
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• Stay Vigilant!

  by RevBigJohn March 2, 2024
  Regarding motorcycle safety equipment, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation has long advocated that the government should “Let Those Who Ride Decide.” That is why recent news out of Illinois should make all bikers take notice. A new bill, HB5620, would require all mo...

• E15 Changes In The Midwest

  by RevBigJohn March 1, 2024
  Last week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a policy change related to gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15). In 2025 this new policy will allow gas stations in eight Midwestern states to sell E15 fuel year-round. Current policy prohibits E15 sales between June 1st and Septe...

• Right To Repair

  by RevBigJohn February 27, 2024
  In November 2023, HR 906, the REPAIR Act, cleared the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce. The Act is awaiting a vote from the full House Energy and Commerce Committee four (4) months later. Contact your Representatives and tell them to support and push forward th...

• Jiggs Cressy Honored by Sturgis Museum Hall of Fame

  by RevBigJohn February 23, 2024
  Jiggs Cressy, who has been an MRF member for more than twenty (20) years, is to be recognized by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame with their esteemed Freedom Fighter Award. The announcement from the Museum Hall of Fame states: The 2024 Freedom Fighter Award...

• Having Second Thoughts?

  by RevBigJohn February 20, 2024
  Over the weekend, media reports have surfaced that the Biden Administration might loosen its rules for the country’s switch to electric vehicles. You may remember that last year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed strict tailpipe emissions standards that would effectively force ...

• New Leadership For House Motorcycle Caucus

  by RevBigJohn February 16, 2024
  This week, the House Motorcycle Caucus announced changes to its leadership team. Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas, who will retire at the end of the year, has stepped down as co-chair of the caucus. Congressman Burgess helped found the caucus in 2009 and has been a tirele...

• Independent Motorcycle Shops Under Attack

  by RevBigJohn February 14, 2024
  Proprietary tools and diagnostics are limiting what can be done by independent shops. These shops are a cornerstone of our lifestyle and the way we take care of our motorcycles. When Dealerships will no longer work on our bikes, we turn to these folks and now the Manufacturers are puttin...
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• MRF Roadshow Stops: ABATE of Wisconsin and National Council of

  by RevBigJohn February 13, 2024
  MRF Roadshow Stops:ABATE of WisconsinandNational Council of Clubs This past weekend was the annual Officer's Training for ABATE of Wisconsin. The MRF was well represented at the event. Present were MRF President Kirk “Har...

• Lawmakers Hit NHTSA on Fuel Economy Proposal

  by RevBigJohn February 9, 2024
  Late last month, 120 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) slamming proposed changes to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light trucks. ...

• 15th Annual Michael "BOZ" Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway

  by RevBigJohn February 7, 2024
  May 20 & 21, 2024 The 15th Annual Michael “Boz” Kerr Bikers Inside the Beltway is the ONLY National Motorcycle Lobby Day held in our nation’s capital. Motorcyclists from around the country ride to Washington D...

• MRF Roadshow Stops: Posse ~ Chicago

  by RevBigJohn February 5, 2024
  The Chicago Area Posse is an organization that gathers riding groups and clubs from around the Chicago area. The Posse consists of ABATE Chapters, HOG Chapters, Law Enforcement Clubs, Firefighter Clubs, Rolling Thunder, and many other riding groups. Their purpose is to share information on Education...

• Federal Trade Commission Hearing Public Comments On Right To Re

  by RevBigJohn February 2, 2024
  Federal Trade CommissionHearing Public Comments OnRight To Repair This week the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the need for rulemaking regarding the right to repai...

• MRF Roadshow Stops: Kansas Lobby Day

  by RevBigJohn January 31, 2024
  Yesterday was Biker Lobby Day in Topeka, Kansas. The event was hosted by ABATE of Kansas, with participation from the Kansas Confederation of Clubs and the MRF! They addressed profiling, autonomous vehicles (AV), preserving choice in vehicles (ICE) and fuel supply. The MRF was well represent...

• MRF Roadshow Stops: ABATE of Pennsylvania

  by RevBigJohn January 30, 2024
  Bikers in the Keystone State have held their Leadership & Legislative Seminar for 38 years. It is an event with a long and successful history. This year, their panel discussion was moderated by ABATE of PA Legislative officer Ken Edwards. On the panel were Tom Jones (98th District Rep), Dall...