Tuesday, August 18, 2009
ATV’s, and the Lead ban
There was a new law passed to eliminate lead based toys for kids under the age of 12. The law states that all lead based toys need to be removed, or discontinued by 2/10/2009. Due to the ban on all lead based toys, all youth ATV’s, and motorcycles must be eliminated, which will cripple the motorsport industry. There was a legislation passed to give the motorsport industry a year to see
The parts that contain lead are as followed:
Tire valve stems, engine housings, lead battery terminals, fittings and connectors made with brass or copper alloys, brake and clutch levers, throttle controls, steel fasteners, carburetors made with aluminum alloys, and frames or structural components made with steel alloys
1.The idea of eliminating lead based toys for infants, and toddlers is a good idea, they are prone to putting things in their mouth. However there are two things that have been overlooked. If they are still putting things in their mouth they have not been taught very well, and will not follow enough adult instruction to be allowed to operate an ATV, or Motorcycle. The machines require much control, and instruction. If they can’t follow instructions not to put things in their mouth, they can’t follow instructions in operating an ATV, or Motorcycle
2.There isn’t any part on an ATV, or a Motorcycle that is small enough to fit in the mouth, or that goes in the mouth for that matter. Removing the youth ATV’s and motorcycles is not going to eliminate the lead based youth injury, or fatalities
This ban is going to do one thing, it is going to hurt the economy. The sales will drop and make it harder for dealerships to keep their staff up. The manufacturers will lose at least 1/3 of their sales for nothing. We need to use our heads, and make the laws work to our advantage, not disadvantage, Make the laws work for us, not against us, and what we are trying to accomplish.