Ban on youth dirt bikes in place !

[Grampa]

make the beast with two backs everything everbody everywhere everyway...... with condoms made of lead

stupid humans

[EvilSteve]

Sent. Stupid rule, hopefully they'll think of an adjustment that actually makes sense.

Kind of amusing, they're saving the kids from eating their dirt bikes but they're sending dealers out of business which may cause people to have to eat their dirt bikes.

[bluemoco]

Cycle News magazine ran a follow up story on the lead ban.  The article included a lengthy interview with the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) legal rep Paul Vitrano, and it's VERY enlightening about the whole situation.

http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/industry-news/2009/03/10/kids-bikes-and-lead-an-update



If you want to get soccer moms on your side, point out that bicycle trailers and jogger strollers were swept up in this ban. 

[bluemoco]

Well, it looks like the CPSC is refusing to back down.  Here's another article that summarizes the latest developments. 

Dealernews Article

If you haven't yet gone to www.mic.org and signed the petition, please do so.  This lead ban is an ongoing disaster and is having a HUGE impact on moto dealers and manufacturers.   

[Dave R]

http://osetbikes.blogspot.com

these guys are being hard hit by this ban and have a blog set up with current up to date information on this matter. 

OSET Corp
OSET was founded in 2005 to produce small, safe, environmentally friendly, non-intimidating dirt bikes for kids. OSET is a small company deeply affected by the CPSIA. This blog has been set up to address the issues faced by the motorcycle industry, and to make a central meeting point for companies affected by this ludicrous law. OSET bikes can be seen on www.osetbikes.com.

[mitt]

If you haven't yet gone to www.mic.org and signed the petition, please do so.  This lead ban is an ongoing disaster and is having a HUGE impact on moto dealers and manufacturers.   

done

bump

[ducpainter]

I'm in...

[Spidey]

Cut n' pasted directly from another forum.


Source ......

From: American Motorcyclist Association

Date: March 16, 2009

Re: AMA public service announcement regarding youth bike ban

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has made available a video public service announcement (PSA) regarding the current ban on the sale of youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs), which includes motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, intended for kids 12 and under.

The 54-second video features AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman discussing the ban and encourages viewers to contact their representatives in Congress and the Consumer Products Safety Commission to end the ban.

The link to the PSA on Youtube is: YouTube - AMA: Help stop the ban on youth OHV's


The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) has effectively outlawed the sale of youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs). According to section 101(a) of the enacted legislation, all youth products containing lead must have less than 600 parts per million (ppm) by weight. The CPSC has interpreted the law to apply to various components of youth OHVs including the engine, brakes, suspension, battery and other mechanical parts. Even though the lead levels in these parts are small, they are still above the minimum threshold.

More information about the ban, as well as additional tools for fighting it, can be found at Take action now: Help stop the ban on youth model OHVs.


About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has promoted and protected the motorcycling lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycle organization with nearly 300,000 members, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition events than any other organization in the world. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, visit American Motorcyclist: The Official Site of the American Motorcyclist Association

[the_Journeyman]

How much lead is contained in typical AA, C, D etc batteries that power toys? 

JM

[rgramjet]

I just bought one of these for my boys 7th bday...Im sure its got a least a pound of lead in it...

http://www.razor.com/products/mx400-dirt-rocket.php

[swampduc]

Sent. Those make the beast with two backsing morons. 

[TiAvenger]

I just bought one of these for my boys 7th bday...Im sure its got a least a pound of lead in it...

http://www.razor.com/products/mx400-dirt-rocket.php

    * High torque motor
    * Twist grip throttle control
    * Adjustable riser handlebars
    * Hand operated rear brake
    * Retractable kickstand
    * Folding metal pegs
    * 24V (two 12V) sealed lead acid battery system
    * Powerful 350 watt electrical motor
    * Battery charge time: 12 hours
    * Up to 30 minutes of continuous use
    * UL approved charger
    * Tools included
    * Product Weight: 70.25 LBS
    * Assembled Product Dimensions: 44″x 24.5″x 31″
    * Product decoration and specifications subject to change without notice

oops

[Howie]

How much lead is contained in typical AA, C, D etc batteries that power toys? 

JM

Very little.  Lead is not an active ingredient in those batteries.  Still, good parents don't feed there children batteries.

[minnesotamonster]

Sent.

[mitt]

Now books:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090317/ap_on_re_us/lead_in_books

snip

"The Consumer Product Safety Commission has raised that possibility in urging the nation's libraries to take children's books printed before 1986 off their shelves while the federal agency investigates whether the ink contains unsafe levels of lead."

Congratulations law makers, now the kids can play with nothing and like it.


mitt