From the website of Mr. Tom Self (http://www.tomself.com/)
**URGENT**
As of Tuesday, February 10th, 2009, the small powersports industry has all but been shut down. This affects not only dealers and new units but individuals all across the U.S.
As of Tuesday, February 10th, 2009, the small powersports industry has all but been shut down. This affects not only dealers and new units but individuals all across the U.S.
New and used units as well as parts avilability for every used unit in the nation has been called under question. This issue is far reaching not only financially but also concerning safety. With the suspension of proper sized ATV's and motorcycles suspended, young riders will be tempted to use improperly sized and built machines which could (but Lord willing won't) lead to severe injuries.
There is a waiver now setting before the Consumer Product Safety Commission in Washington DC, but has not been acted upon as of yet. We need every available rider, Mother, Father, Grandmother, Grandfather, Aunt, Uncle and any relative, friend neighbor, business or personal contact or any person who is a legal us citizen to get involved. They need to access this website, read the sample letter, type in their name and addresss then click the "send a letter on my behalf" icon below it. This will generate correspondence to all the committee members in Washington that are on the committee that oversee the commission that could act upon this.
The commission members as well as my office will also receive copies of the letters set so we can be the most effective voice we that we can. The sport as well as the industry is in turmoil and time is short. The future of small powersports is at risk! PLEASE ACT NOW!!-----------------------------------------------
Blog readers...PLEASE...visit Mr. Self's website and take the twenty seconds to fill out the form with your name and address. This is a huge deal to my family and many other families like mine.
Do it for Motorbike Mike...
Posts
1 comment:
Thank you for bringing this to my attention!! I went to the site and sent a letter, but I wish I could show Mr. Self an xray that I have a copy of: it's a 7 year old who was riding an adult-sized 4 wheeler and broke his neck just tipping it over! Miraculously the neurosurgeon was able to not only save his life, but help him to actually walk again. I will NEVER forget that poor kid, just wanting to ride like his big brothers. Obviously even a minor accident can get WAY out of hand when the machine isn't sized so that the childs' body weight/strength can handle it. I sure hope this all turns out as it should!
Post a Comment