Friday, November 4, 2011

Poll: Will EU anti-tampering measures affect you?

Poll: Will EU anti-tampering measures affect you?

By MCN - 
General news
 
 09 September 2011 15:02
European Commission plans for anti-tampering measures mean that tuning will become impossible and even home servicing will be hampered.
All new bikes will get so-called on-board diagnostic (OBD) systems which could detect non-standard parts and trigger a warning light until the ‘fault’ is rectified by a dealer.
One aim is to prevent any modification to the ‘powertrain’ which could include anything from the throttle to the rear tyre.
Proposals for ABS on all bikes over 125cc could be extended to mopeds, adding significantly to the cost of supposedly budget machines.
Other measures could include exhaust bolts that cannot be removed with normal tools, sealed engine control units and even bans on the sale of performance enhancing products.
The new EU regulations, setting out standards for bikes to be type approved for road use, are due to be introduced gradually year-by-year from 2014 to 2022.
They begin with new emission limits from 2014, which will get tougher still in subsequent years to bring bikes into line with cars.
MCN would like to know how the anti-tampering measures could affect you. Vote in the polls below and add your comments at the bottom of the page!

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