Blogs

  • Call To Action!

    Posted Nov 17 by RevBigJohn

    1 Comment 29 Views

    Tell Lawmakers to Stop the Environmental Protection Agency’s Attack on Internal Combustion Engines Bills in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House ar Read More...

  • Safety Group Pushes for Antilock Braking System in All New Moto

    Posted Nov 14 by RevBigJohn

    1 Comment 43 Views

    Monday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI) announced they filed a petition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open the rulemaking process Read More...

  • Two More Bills Aimed at Protecting the Internal Combustion Engi

    Posted Nov 13 by RevBigJohn

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    At the end of October, Senators John Kennedy (R-LA), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales (CARS) Act, S. 3094. This bill has a House companion bill, introduced by Re Read More...

  • Route 66 Motorcycle Rally 2024 Dates

    Posted Nov 13 by EventMan

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    Route 66 Biker Rallies 2014 Dates   Now in their 14th year, the Route 66 Motorcycle Rallies are by far the Wildest Old School Adult Only Biker Parties in Oklahoma.  With five rallies a year, each running for Read More...

  • Veterans Day

    Posted Nov 10 by RevBigJohn

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    We at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation wish all Veterans a Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service in defense of our freedoms and liberties. We, as motorcyclists, are fortunate that so many of our fellow riders ar Read More...

  • States Care About Right-to-Repair Too

    Posted Nov 9 by RevBigJohn

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    Tuesday, voters in Maine passed Question 4, allowing local repair shops and mechanics access to the same data as dealerships. This ballot measure sought to establish an automotive Right-to-Repair.  The Ma Read More...

  • Building Relationships

    Posted Nov 7 by RevBigJohn

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    At the end of October, after weeks of delays and infighting, the U.S. House of Representatives elected Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana as the 56th Speaker of the House. To many, Speaker Johnson was an unknown me Read More...

  • Repair Act Takes a Step Forward

    Posted Nov 3 by RevBigJohn

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    Thursday, the House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce passed H.R. 906, the Repair Act. As a reminder, H.R. 906 mandates that consumers and independent maintenance shops have access to the parts, tools and inf Read More...

  • Another Shot Across the Internal Combustion Engine Bow

    Posted Oct 31 by RevBigJohn

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    In April 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to ban the sale of medium and heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles in the state starting in 2036. As the MRF shared last year, the implications of this move by Read More...

  • Is Your Representative in a Position to Help?

    Posted Oct 30 by RevBigJohn

    1 Like 76 Views

    As early as this week, the House of Representatives Committee on Rules will meet to discuss the annual funding bill for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). The Rules Committee is the last stop before bills go Read More...

  • California Suspends Self-Driving Car Company, Cruise

    Posted Oct 26 by RevBigJohn

    1 Like 77 Views

    Tuesday, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) notified Cruise, a self-driving car subsidiary of General Motors, that the DMV is suspending Cruise’s autonomous vehicle deployment and driverless testing Read More...

  • Motorcycle Therapy

    Posted Oct 25 by Swheeler

    81 Views

    I start her up! I smell the exhaust! My head filled with chaos and rage. I need to feel the wind in my face. I straddle her leather seat, as I rev the throttle I feel the vibration through my thighs. The machine and m Read More...

  • The woken sheep

    Posted Oct 25 by Swheeler

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    I was once blind but now I see True words have never been spoken! I prayed to God for direction, and he has led me down a path that seems to be uphill both ways. I remember my mother telling me that the road to hell Read More...

  • Update to precipice of pride

    Posted Oct 25 by Swheeler

    123 Views

    I was enraged to hear that the pastor PJ had told my child's father after I had left in my vehicle. That because I got loud when I ran into the church for help while running from this unnamed security member, he was abou Read More...

  • Contact Senators About S.2090

    Posted Oct 23 by RevBigJohn

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    While the House of Representatives is in week three of the search for a new Speaker of the House, the U.S. Senate remains open for business. In the last month, six (6) new Senators have joined as cosponsors of S.2090 - P Read More...

  • Confessions of a personal rider

    Posted Oct 22 by Swheeler

    128 Views

    Where to begin? I suppose it all started over a decision we made to introduce our child to the Christian community and give her the education of Christ. My daughters father was going to this church in Newcastle De Read More...

  • Who’s Going to Pay for This?

    Posted Oct 20 by RevBigJohn

    75 Views

    The old saying in Washington, D.C. is "A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking real money." It is no secret that the Federal Government continues to spend more money than i Read More...

  • NHTSA Looks at Fuel Standards

    Posted Oct 19 by RevBigJohn

    1 Comment 50 Views

    Soon, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will close its public comment period on proposed rule changes to the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) for cars and trucks. Under the proposal, the cor Read More...

  • Speaker of the House

    Posted Oct 13 by RevBigJohn

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    Recently, much of the drama in Washington D.C. has surrounded the office of Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. While little will get done at the capitol while the Speaker’s office remains vacant, there i Read More...

  • Congress Talks Right to Repair

    Posted Oct 6 by RevBigJohn

    2 Likes 93 Views

    Last week the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce held a legislative hearing to discuss several bills within its jurisdiction. One of the bills on the agenda was H.R. 906, the REPAIR A Read More...

  • MRF Back in the Sunshine!

    Posted Oct 5 by RevBigJohn

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    The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) goal of playing a role in uniting our motorcyclist’s rights community took another step forward. MRF President, Kirk "Hardtail" Willard was invited to meet with ABATE of Flori Read More...

  • Come Together… Right Now

    Posted Sep 30 by RevBigJohn

    1 Like 85 Views

    Come Together… Right Now HARRISBURG, PENN. - Hundreds of bikers from throughout the nation met on September 22 and 23 for the 39th Annual Meeting of the Minds conference, sp Read More...

  • Kawasaki’s Team headed to AIMExpo

    Posted Sep 27 by EventMan

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    KAWASAKI SEEING GREEN AT AIMEXPO IN LAS VEGAS KAWASAKI BRINGING TEAM GREEN BACK TO AIMEXPO FOR DEALER CONNECTIONS   FOOTHILL RANCH AND IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 – Kawasaki’s D Read More...

  • Motorcyclist Advisory Council Being Established!

    Posted Sep 25 by RevBigJohn

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    Monday morning, after nearly two years of delay, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the initial steps to establish the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC). In November of 2021, Congress passed, and P Read More...

  • 2024 Federal Legislative Agenda

    Posted Sep 23 by RevBigJohn

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    The MRF’s Legislative Committee held a legislative strategy session at the 2023 Motorcycle Riders Foundation’s (MRF) 39th annual Meeting of the Minds Conference held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The purpose o Read More...

  • BMW Issues Stop Sale Notice

    Posted Sep 22 by RevBigJohn

    1 Comment 1 Like 83 Views

    Just yesterday, BMW directed its North American dealers to stop the sale of all new and used motorcycles. The directive only effects motorcycles using internal combustion engines. BMW electric motorcycles are not impacte Read More...

  • Rockin and Revvin: The Sturgis Rally 2023

    Posted Sep 22 by EventMan

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    Rockin and Revvin: The Sturgis Rally 2023 The rumble of motorcycles, the electrifying chords of rock 'n' roll, and the mouthwatering aroma of sizzling food – these are just some of the experiences you would have a Read More...

  • The MRF “Road Show” is on the road all year long...

    Posted Sep 21 by RevBigJohn

    120 Views

    Beginning in Ohio, President Kirk “Hardtail” Willard and Vice-President Jay Jackson attended the Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the American Motorcyclist Association Museum. Read More...

  • H.R. 1435

    Posted Sep 14 by RevBigJohn

    1 Like 91 Views

    H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act Passes the House! On Thursday, September 14th, the U.S. House of R Read More...

  • Corbin Saddles for 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO

    Posted Sep 14 by BikerNews

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    For Immediate Release Corbin Unveils Two Saddles for 2023 Harley-Davidson CVO Models September 14, 2023 - Hollister, CA - Corbin is thrilled to announce the launch of two exciting new seat models design Read More...