Modifying your bike could be made illegal: New plans that could make fitting non-OEM parts a crime

[MCN]

The Motorcycle Action Group is encouraging motorcyclists to respond to proposals from the Department for Transport (DfT) that would restrict owners from modifying their bikes. The proposals are part...

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[Frans]

"Under the proposed changes it would be a crime to ‘tamper’ with ‘a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or adapted to be used on a road’. MAG were in attendance at the webinar where the proposals were first made." Future of transport regulatory review: modernising vehicle standards

 

[kipper]

The end of customising and performance modification in the UK if this goes ahead. This country is becomin a ****hole to live in . Fuel nearly $10 a gallon, Roads full of holes an now this, a bikers life is fast becomin not a happy one. I'll be joining the Motorcycle Action Group , all Uk bikers should do likewise IMHO. We need to try an prevent this draconian action. My bike represents my personal freedom an they're goin to make me a criminal for puttin a power commander an a Ramair filter on my bike .

 

[wjb]

It appears that we are only allowed to enjoy the freedoms that the government says we can!
And I don't call that freedom.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

It looks like the new world order isn't just restricted to America.

 

[Dr.D]

….. and some think that these things can be affecting by voting?

 

[Tripps]

It looks like the new world order isn't just restricted to America.

Europe and Australia are way further down that road.

….. and some think that these things can be affecting by voting?

Entrenched bureaucracies enact most rules and regulations, name one law that you ever got to vote on.

 

[Kojack1970]

Europe and Australia are way further down that road.

Entrenched bureaucracies enact most rules and regulations, name one law that you ever got to vote on.

Yup, and some American's want European socialism.

 

[Dr.D]

Yup, and some American's want European socialism.

Not me.

 

[Rockatansky]

How do we say here: just a whole lot of warm air...

We have this in Europe since decades - and still some of the most beautiful custom bikes come from here. As long as the part is TÜV-approved or has an ABE when necessary, you can mount whatever you like.

This is just to keep you save from idiots that think that mounting every cheap trash on the bike makes them a customizer...