Motorcycle Chrome to be Banned

MarkG · 04-02-2009, 11:44 AM

(saw this news article from yesterday)

Motorcycle Chrome to be Banned by January 1, 2010!
Wednesday April 1, 2009

Motorcycle chrome In an unprecedented move that has put the motorcycle industry on alert, the Department of Transportation has passed a bill that intends to outlaw "chrome finishes that cover any engine, frame, or headlight assembly on new motorcycles."*

"Chrome is the silent killer," asserts DOT spokesman Melvin P. Meyers, "and if we can rid motorcycles-- especially cruisers-- of the shiny chrome that distracts motorists and causes accidents, our roads will be a safer place."

Last year, Meyers earned the respect and bafflement of sportbike enthusiasts when he tried to pass an amendment that would have legalized wheelies, and the move to eliminate chrome has led one motorcycle advocacy group to proclaim that, "[Meyers] is not only trying to undermine the cruiser business, he's also a closet crotch rocket junky who harbors a deep desire to see only sportbikes on public roads."

In other news, Happy April 1st!

djh · 04-04-2009, 06:02 PM

April Fool's or not it does sound like something a Politician would do!

pirate · 04-04-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ

April Fool's or not it does sound like something a Politician would do!

Sad but true...

04-02-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Motorcycle Chrome to be Banned (saw this news article from yesterday) Motorcycle Chrome to be Banned by January 1, 2010! Wednesday April 1, 2009 Motorcycle chrome In an unprecedented move that has put the motorcycle industry on alert, the Department of Transportation has passed a bill that intends to outlaw "chrome finishes that cover any engine, frame, or headlight assembly on new motorcycles."* "Chrome is the silent killer," asserts DOT spokesman Melvin P. Meyers, "and if we can rid motorcycles-- especially cruisers-- of the shiny chrome that distracts motorists and causes accidents, our roads will be a safer place." Last year, Meyers earned the respect and bafflement of sportbike enthusiasts when he tried to pass an amendment that would have legalized wheelies, and the move to eliminate chrome has led one motorcycle advocacy group to proclaim that, "[Meyers] is not only trying to undermine the cruiser business, he's also a closet crotch rocket junky who harbors a deep desire to see only sportbikes on public roads." In other news, Happy April 1st! __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18

04-04-2009, 06:02 PM	#2
djh Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pioneer Ca. Posts: 130	Motorcycle Chrome to be Banned April Fool's or not it does sound like something a Politician would do!

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