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    2012 British Columbia BCSB Stolen Bike registry 

    by
    adamantium
    Published on 05-12-2012 12:57 AM

    Kent has set us up a bike registry where anyone who's bike has been stolen recently can be posted here. Please keep in mind *nobody* is asking you to approach any thieves or put yourselves in danger. If you come across the bikes providing this information to the owner and the police is going to be useful to helping all us all out in the end.It is all of our jobs not to buy stolen bike parts.



    Thread is here: http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/showthread.php/140094-2012-British-Columbia-BCSB-Stolen-Bike-registry

    British Columbia's new motorcycle safety laws 

    by
    adamantium
    Published on 04-30-2012 09:32 AM


    For Immediate Release
    2012JAG0061-000569
    April 30, 2012
    Ministry of Justice


    B.C.’s new motorcycle safety law

    Beginning June 1, 2012, B.C.’s new motorcycle safety law will come into force. It has three components:

    1. Helmet Safety Standards
    All motorcyclists and motorcycle passengers in B.C. must wear a motorcycle helmet that meets one of the following safety standards:

    · DOT – Also known as FMVSS 218, conforms with the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218.
    · Snell M2005 or Snell M2010 – In accordance with the Snell Memorial Foundation 2005 or 2010 Standard for Protective Headgear for Use with Motorcycles and Other Motorized Vehicles.
    · ECE – In accordance with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe ECE Regulation No. 22.

    The safety helmet must display the proper certification label. Full-face helmets and visors are not required and riders are free to choose any helmet colour they prefer. However, eye protection and brightly-coloured helmets are strongly recommended to help prevent collisions, injuries and fatalities.

    Uncertified, novelty “beanies” do not meet the requirements.

    Fines for all new helmet related offences are $138. Refusing an officer’s demand to produce a helmet carries a $276 fine.

    2. Seating Requirements

    Motorcycle operators and passengers must be seated with their feet on foot pegs or the floorboards at all times (even when the motorcycle is stopped at an intersection).

    The operator is responsible for ensuring passengers younger than 16 years of age are properly seated. Any passengers, including children who cannot reach the foot pegs or floorboards, are not permitted to ride as passengers.

    Fines for violating seating requirements range from $109 to $121 or vehicle impoundment, if considered stunting. Failing to use foot pegs and permitting a passenger to be unlawfully seated both come with a $109 fine.

    3. Licence Plate Improvements

    Since May 2011, ICBC has been issuing motorcycle licence plates with larger font. Font size has increased 0.95 centimetres (3/8 of an inch) to assist law enforcement with identifying the vehicle.

    Existing plates can be upgraded to a plate with larger font by contacting ICBC.

    The fine for an improper display of a licence plate or an illegible licence plate has increased to $230 from $196.


    Contact: Ministry of Justice
    Government Communications and Public Engagement
    250 356-6961


    Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect

    Discsusion here

    WMRC Corner Marshalling for 2012 

    by
    Daytonut
    Published on 04-24-2012 10:32 AM  Number of Views: 146 

    Hi Everyone!...

    I just wanted to let everyone know that I am serving as the 2012 WMRC Volunteer Co-Ordinator this race season, and was hoping to get an early start at rounding up some people who might be interested in coming out to do some Corner Marshalling during our 2012 race dates!.....

    The first 2 race rounds will be held on May 19/20, and will also be the first rounds of the West Coast Championship, and we can use as many volunteers as possible, to help make the weekend a success, rain or shine!...Nothing to worry about or bring, (except your desire and enthusiasm!), as we will be providing all the information and instruction necessary, and we'll also be providing lunch, as well as water and snacks in all corners, to help keep everyone hydrated, and as comfortable as possible, throughout the day!

    Please feel free to contact me through a PM here on BCSB (Daytonut), or call/ text me (604-839-3217), if you have any questions or require any additionall information!
    Hope to see as many of you come out, enjoy the best seats up close/trackside, and assist in helping make a great weekend of WMRC racing possible!

    Thanx in advance, TommyO.

    Edmonds Batterys sponsors BCSportbikes.com 

    by
    adamantium
    Published on 03-29-2012 10:30 PM

    Please help me welcome our newest sponsor !

    Supersport Liquidation sales continues ! 

    by
    adamantium
    Published on 03-02-2012 01:05 AM

    Dave's got more stuff to clear out, and apparently wants to be able to swing cats around? Help the man out!

    2012 13th annual Daytona Party - Sunday March 18th 

    by
    adamantium
    Published on 02-23-2012 01:37 AM

    The 13th annual Daytona Party is Sunday March 18th @ the Shark Club downtown. Tickets are $20 and can be picked up all over the place. Check out the poster for more details:

    Discussion thread here.
    3 Comments

    Sponsored: SuperSport Motorcycle Works Liquidation Sale ! 

    by
    adamantium
    Published on 02-01-2012 12:10 AM

    2 Comments

    Vancouver Bike Show Jan 19 - 22nd 2012 

    by
    adamantium
    Published on 01-14-2012 01:18 AM

    Vancouver Bike Show at the Tradex in Abbotsford Jan 19 - 22nd, 2012.



    Adults $13, Youth $8 (Free after 5PM with adult), Children 5 and under free.

    For more details visit:
    http://www.vancouvermotorcycleshow.ca/visitors/
    2 Comments

    Please read regarding Lane Filtering Proposal 

    by
    BCCOM
    Published on 11-24-2011 09:00 AM

    On behalf of BCCOM

    BCCOM has recently written a proposal for the “Legalization of Lane Filtering” that will be sent to the Minister of Transportation for review. Below are some of the safety measures BCCOM has asked to be in place to allow lane filtering. Once our proposal has been reviewed we will post it in its entirety.

    “The rider must operate the motorcycle no more than 10 kilometers-an-hour faster than the rest of traffic.

    Traffic can’t be going over 30 kilometers -an-hour.

    Must not be done somewhere where the speed limit is less than 30 kilometers-an-hour such as a school, park or construction zone.

    Must never ride in between vehicles where the mirrors won’t be able to see the motorcyclists (semi-trucks, large RV’s) utilizing the “if you can’s see my mirrors I can’t see you” message."

    We a brief conversation with Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom this morning and was told he had gotten only a “handful” of emails regarding the “Lane Filtering” proposal. I have a meeting with him December 7th and I would like to see his office flooded with emails regarding the proposal. If you want lane filtering please take the time to send an email supporting it. In the proposal part of the reasoning we used was reduction of congestion and green house gasses as well as safety factors i.e. rear ends. There are 2 studies on the front page of the BCCOM site www.bccom-bc.com for more information.

    blair.lekstrom.mla@leg.bc.ca

    Discussion thread here:
    http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/sh...ering-Proposal

    Mo-vember - raising men's cancer awareness - Burnaby Kawasaki 

    by
    adamantium
    Published on 11-04-2011 08:57 AM

    One of our long time sponsors is putting their faces to the test: Trevor from Burnaby Kawasaki (notice the 3 a's):


    It's Movember, the month formerly known as November, which is dedicated to growing moustaches and raising awareness and funds for men's health. We have joined the movement and will be donating our upper lips to the cause for 30 days.


    Discussion thread here:
    http://www.bcsportbikes.com/forum/sh...rnaby-Kawasaki