It's not all about lead. It's about rallying the troops.
The CPSIA (link to pdf) starts out with kiddies eating lead but scroll down to page 57 where they get into setting standards for ATV's. Not just kids' models. All ATVs. Safety regulations. Emmissions standards.
Paving the way for the American National Standard for Four Wheel All-Terrain
Vehicles Equipment Configuration, and Performance Requirements
"The rule takes effect April 13, 2009."
Meanwhile, Honda makes money while other carmakers tank because they're selling tons of "indispensable" motorcycles in Asia and South America. Full story behind WSJ subscriber link.
17.2.09
Stoner considers quitting season - Motorsport - Sport - smh.com.au
Stoner considers quitting season - Motorsport - Sport - smh.com.au: "It's been really disappointing finding out that after three months the wrist is a lot worse than I expected."
13.2.09
Langho salon’s champ for Foggy (From Lancashire Telegraph)
Langho salon’s champ for Foggy (From Lancashire Telegraph) Foggy as you've never seen him?
12.2.09
9.2.09
Ed Hinton: The Daytona you don't hear about - ESPN
Ed Hinton: The Daytona you don't hear about - ESPN You don't hear about it? I've been coming here 20 years and always heard stories like these.
6.2.09
5.2.09
Engineering firm powers classic bike deal (From The Oxford Times): "to design the power plant for the first motorbike produced by Norton since it returned to British ownership last year."
4.2.09
Internet Archive: Details: Across America by motor-cycle
Internet Archive: Details: Across America by motor-cycle Crossing the US on two wheels in 1919.
3.2.09
31.1.09
27.1.09
Japan Nikkei climbs 5 pct on funds news, yen | Markets | Markets News | Reuters
Japan Nikkei climbs 5 pct on funds news, yen | Markets | Markets News | Reuters: "Honda Motor Co (7267.T) surged over 9 percent following the announcement of further production cuts in North America and Japan, while a newspaper said the automaker would increase production capacity in China by 23 percent."
AFP: Yamaha says it is to recall 53,814 bikes
AFP: Yamaha says it is to recall 53,814 bikes: "due to a lack of tenacity"
Harley-Davidson seeks federal aid to make loans - JSOnline
Harley-Davidson seeks federal aid to make loans - JSOnline: "Harley's lending unit would only get federal funds if someone defaulted on his motorcycle loan."
26.1.09
Soup :: Suzuki Will Run Three Riders In '09 Superbike :: 01-26-2009
Soup :: Suzuki Will Run Three Riders In '09 Superbike :: 01-26-2009 There's a word missing from this press release. Hint: Starts with a Y and ends with oshimura.
24.1.09
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