August 17, 20179 yr Might I draw your attention to this https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/motorcycles-implementing-eu-regulation-1682013 , the relevant part being the application of type approval to trials motorcycles "used on the road". Those used purely in competition will be exempt. There seems to be a complete lack of understanding that the two are not mutually exclusive and that type approval for bikes used in road trials will apply. There are few enough of these events as it is but we don't want to see any, particularly the SSDT, disappear due to lack of suitable bikes. Perhaps a public response pointing out the anomaly might do something. I note that the ACU are not amongst those organisations consulted. It would be useful if an ACU person reading this could take up the issue.
August 17, 20179 yr This proposed regulation looks like it could put an end to trials on the road, particularly with regard to the need for an ABS braking system and due to the nature of how trials and enduro bikes are used, such a system would not be practical, particularly as locking of the rear wheel is often a fundimental way of riding a trials bike through a section.
August 17, 20179 yr 28 minutes ago, hillary said: particularly with regard to the need for an ABS braking system ABS is only required on new bikes above 600cc I believe.
August 17, 20179 yr This is a very good reason for quitting the EU. Once we are out it will be far easier for the UK government make appropriate changes . This "one size fits all" approach the EU has must be about as stupid as you can get.
August 17, 20179 yr Hi Guy's. Just read it, and it is machines over 125,cc.NEW. I have just had this problem with an imported machine, that I need on the road for Charity work. I think we will be OK with older machines for a while but they may shut the door on us later, Who knows what will happen when we leave the EU? I bet there will be rules put into place to stop Classic bikes later, being used on the road? That is the way the governing bodies are going. Anything to stop our sport on a Sunday morning when the maJority need to get out on their cycles and block the highway's, and country lanes of Britain. And these and Horses go Free!! Two Strokes contaminate the air we breath,you know. Regards Charlie.
August 18, 20179 yr What has everyone got against cycling ffs?I do both!Horses were on the roads first as well, if you have a little look back in your history book!A little bit of tolerance? 13 hours ago, charlie prescott said: Hi Guy's. Just read it, and it is machines over 125,cc.NEW. I have just had this problem with an imported machine, that I need on the road for Charity work. I think we will be OK with older machines for a while but they may shut the door on us later, Who knows what will happen when we leave the EU? I bet there will be rules put into place to stop Classic bikes later, being used on the road? That is the way the governing bodies are going. Anything to stop our sport on a Sunday morning when the maJority need to get out on their cycles and block the highway's, and country lanes of Britain. And these and Horses go Free!! Two Strokes contaminate the air we breath,you know. Regards Charlie.
August 18, 20179 yr 15 hours ago, dadof2 said: This is a very good reason for quitting the EU. Once we are out it will be far easier for the UK government make appropriate changes . This "one size fits all" approach the EU has must be about as stupid as you can get. But don’t expect too much help from our government! Edited August 18, 20179 yr by suzuki250
August 18, 20179 yr 15 hours ago, charlie prescott said: Anything to stop our sport on a Sunday morning when the maJority need to get out on their cycles and block the highway's, and country lanes of Britain. And these and Horses go Free!! Can’t really see the need for ABS on an horse, but some EU bureaucrat as probably proposed it..
August 18, 20179 yr Why keep looking back instead of forward? ABS on a road legal electric trials bike could be removed after sale (or just switched off, as needs require)
August 18, 20179 yr Author Severe penalties proposed for manufacturers who fit "defeat devices" so you won't be circumventing the type approval requirements that easily. And bikes up to 125 to have linked brakes. Edited August 18, 20179 yr by 2stroke4stroke
August 18, 20179 yr Author 7 hours ago, andrewmorpeth said: What has everyone got against cycling ffs?I do both!Horses were on the roads first as well, if you have a little look back in your history book!A little bit of tolerance? Agreed. How many motorists are happy stuck behind a 30 mph trials bike?
August 18, 20179 yr 8 hours ago, suzuki250 said: Can’t really see the need for ABS on an horse, but some EU bureaucrat as probably proposed it.. Seems a good idea to me. Have you ever seen one trying to stop on wet cobbles?
August 20, 20179 yr Aren't trials bikes (predominantly) already built in the EU to EU regs anyway? I was at a dealership on Friday and they were stripping all the Euro4 gubbins (electrics, exhaust) off a new 2017 Evo....
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