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Random Motorcycle thoughts unworthy of a new thread

A bit political, but Moto related so.... also of note the Blue Ribbon Coalition was pounding on this. ​

Very glad we have the AMA and BRC watching out backs. :thumbup

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Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference​

Landmark decision poised to curtail autonomy of government agencies​

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The Supreme Court’s June 28 decision to overturn so-called “Chevron deference” in a landmark case will restrict the ability of government regulators to act outside of Congressional or federal judiciary oversight, likely altering the scope and power of regulations impacting motorcyclists, from off-highway access to right to repair.

Dating to a 1984 Supreme Court decision, Chevron deference referred to the directive that federal courts accept the judgement of regulators regarding relevant law and resulting regulations. This made challenging rules, such as land closures impacting motorcyclists, difficult in the courts.

“Overturning the Chevron deference makes it much harder for the executive branch to implement onerous or misguided regulations,” said AMA Director of Government Relations Nick Haris. “The list of bureaucratic fumbles affecting motorcyclists is long, from the Department of Health and Human Services flipping Congressional intent in the 2000s, paving the way for health insurance discrimination of motorcyclists, to the more recent ‘lead law’ interpretation that temporarily outlawed youth off-highway vehicles. Working with Congress, the AMA was able to defeat both dangerous decisions, but it took years of work and significant resources to do so.

“In a post-Chevron world, we anticipate having more leeway to fight, but we are also cautious that the road ahead is largely unknown,” Haris added. “We will continue to monitor the effects of this decision and update AMA members on how it will impact them in the future.”

The Supreme Court overturned the 40-year administrative law precedent in a 6-3 decision, eliminating the latitude given government agencies to interpret ambiguous laws through regulations. The decision shifts the responsibility of deducing laws and the intent of Congress away from government agencies to the independent judgement of courts.

The American Motorcyclist Association has a long history engaging on issues potentially impacted by the Chevron deference ruling. Since 1924 the AMA has fought in the interest of motorcyclists, repeatedly taking on the overreach of government agencies.

For example, the AMA has fought the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on multiple occasions, including working against noise regulations that would have cost individual motorcyclists thousands of dollars. The AMA also took on the Internal Revenue Service, getting it to rewrite its regulations to allow proper sales tax deductions for motorcycles.

To stay informed on the latest news affecting motorcyclists’ rights, visit the AMA’s Government Action Center.

To join the fight for motorcyclists’ rights, donate to the AMA’s Government Relations efforts today.
 
I know many here are not racing fans. That is OK we still won't charge you for participation. :p

For the casual racing fan MotoGP is changing the rules in 2027.

They seem pretty much pointed towards the goals for the future of the sport.
Great job by DORNA and the Manufacturers in negotiating all this. :thumbup

Watching the Rider commentary almost all were in favor of this because you just cannot keep changing the circuits to deal with faster bikes.
 
Lots of good stuff in Cycle News
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Bagnia take the German GP and the points lead
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Sexton Rocks Red Bud with Jett Lawrence sidelined this is Chases best shot for a 450 MX title.
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Flat Track boys and girls hit their first mile and it was the Mile Master Mees taking the honors. Only 3 miles this year and Dallas Daniels is really strong this year.
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A few OG racers and Supermouth pass.:rose

I have been a Cycle News guy from the beginning of time. Before the internet even. :teeth

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Right to Repairhttps://americanmotorcyclist.com/am...a&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Net-Results#}[B

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[qoute]“It is imperative that all language regarding motorcycles remain in the REPAIR Act, and thanks to the work done by Reps. Dunn, Walberg and Balderson, and their willingness to work with the AMA on this issue, motorcycles remain at the forefront of conversations surrounding the right to repair,” AMA Government Relations Director Nick Haris said. “This bill could have immense implications for the future of motorcycling, and we continue to support all efforts to allow motorcyclists to repair their vehicles as they see fit.”[/quote]
 
Right to repair my own motorcycle?

I do all of the work on my XR650L, but KTM has made the 790 Adventure R so complicated that I don't even want to try taking it apart even for an oil change. Yeah, I have the "right", but I no longer have the desire.
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Finally got my oil change light reset when Lucy did my valves, the bike was convinced I was way, WAY over my oil change intervals because I can't connect the to computer to reset something simple like that :laughing
 

AMA Thanks Roadracing World Action Fund, MotoAmerica for Support in VMD Road Racing Efforts​

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — With a wide collection of vintage road racing on the schedule at 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha — running July 26-28 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio — the American Motorcyclist Association extends its gratitude to the Roadracing World Action Fund (RWAF) and MotoAmerica for their assistance in creating an excellent road racing program at VMD this year.

“We are so grateful to our friends at the RWAF and MotoAmerica for their support in our road racing efforts at VMD,” AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. “RWAF Founder and President John Ulrich and the RWAF have shown tremendous generosity for this event, specifically allowing us to use their inflatable soft barriers for VMD road races.”

The RWAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to reducing racetrack injuries through education and advocating for safer racetrack practices. Created in 2001, the RWAF works with racing and track day organizations to facilitate deployment of soft barriers at events across the country.

Soft barriers made by Alpina and Airfence have an internal ambient air chamber supported by inflated ribs. They're made to be deployed in front of steel barriers, tire walls, embankments and other hard objects surrounding racetracks. When a rider crashes and hits a soft barrier, air is pushed out through blow-off valves, absorbing energy; in simple terms, soft barriers can be thought of as being like a giant, pre-inflated car airbag.

"Thanks to our generous supporters, the Roadracing World Action Fund has been able to fund the Alpina and Airfence soft barriers assigned to MotoAmerica and deployed at MotoAmerica Superbike events sanctioned by the AMA,” RWAF Founder and President John Ulrich said. “Since the next MotoAmerica round will be held at Mid-Ohio August 16-18, those soft barriers will already be at Mid-Ohio, and I'm happy that we're able to have AMA deploy them for the VMD road races. I am proud that, working with MotoAmerica, AMA, and other organizations nationwide, we've been able to improve rider safety and reduce injuries. Together, we have helped make a big difference in the culture of road racing in the United States, making attention on rider safety not just accepted, but also expected."

The road racing program at VMD is sure to deliver, with 35 classes taking to the 2.4-mile racetrack to compete for AMA National No. 1 plates. For the first time, the AMA Amateur National Bagger Champion will be crowned at VMD, adding to the exciting racing slate.

There will be plenty more to do at Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Yamaha, with North America’s largest swap meet, a collection of vendor displays and seminars at the Hall of Fame Fanzone in the infield, demo rides, bike shows, and much more!

There will also be plenty more racing action during the three-day celebration of vintage motorcycling, with competition in motocross, trials, hare scrambles and road racing all taking place. In addition to the extensive racing schedule, this year’s VMD will also include North America largest motorcycle swap meet, vendor displays, stunt shows and much more!

To stay engaged on all things VMD, visit the Vintage Motorcycle Days website at https://vintagemotorcycledays.com/, subscribe to the VMD Newsletter and follow the official VMD social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
 
If you want to catch up on the written word and awesome pics about Moto America @ Laguna then CYCLE NEWS is my go to source.

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N4teTheGreat said:
Finally got my oil change light reset when Lucy did my valves, the bike was convinced I was way, WAY over my oil change intervals because I can't connect the to computer to reset something simple like that :laughing
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Valves on your hyper? Were they out of spec and if so at what mileage, plus too tight or too loose?
I just past 8k with mine so probably good for a while but just wondering how accurate the suggested maintenance interval is.
 
Every valve was tight, one was at the very bottom end of being in spec, 0 or something I believe. I was about 2500 miles over the interval though so not bad.
 
Yesterday Butch and a couple other Barfers went up Mt. Hammie. When we were at the top and looking down we saw a white car going very slowly straddling the DY. I immediately brought up the last time we saw that and the fact that I stopped and talked to the woman saying you are going to kill someone and maybe yourself. She claimed to feared the cliff and it is scary.

I went on :blah about bicyclist, moto's and etc.

Turned out the little white car was a brand new cool EV and Butch looked at me and asked "are we going to do this"?
I think I mumbled your turn bro. :laughing

We both walked over and had a safety discussion with the middle aged couple. Same stuff as before. They were apologetic and the woman stated how scared she was of the cliff. Butch told them go slow.. we don't care how slow just stay in your lane.

I did not know it, but she asked one of the other riders can we get to Patterson by keeping going? He said yes, but considering how you are driving I would go back down and go around. :laughing

I love Hammie, but the tourest are scary at times.
 
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I had to throw this down because I am a Wardy fan and he is one bad ass racer who did his thing for a long time.

Winning the Supermoto C'ship at '45 ( I believe) was a shout out to me that I was not that old! (he is 3 year younger than I am).
Multiple MX champion C'ships, 7 MX of Nations appearances - all wins and some 4 wheel glory too. Bad Ass indeed!

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A lot more to see in the current CYCLE NEWS.
 
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JD Beach will be jumping off his Superbike to ride the Estenson Yamaha at one unique racetrack.

Huge bummer for Daniels... he was having a great year.

Heal up Dallas.
 
The Lenovo Race of Champions featured top Ducati MotoGP and WSBK riders chasing Ducati pride on Panagale V4s at the Misano Circuit.

Bagnia brought home the gold with Iannone in second (top SBK man) and Marc Marquez in third after some bumping..ended with Bulega on the ground.<-- huge surpise. :laughing

Sounds like fun!
 
Neil Hodgson - BSB and WSBK champ has started a new podcast and it doing the Ducati Diaries.
Lets see how it goes.

 
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