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<blockquote data-quote="ClassicBiker" data-source="post: 35513" data-attributes="member: 1632"><p>Michigan doesn't have any testing either. We did have emissions testing at one point for the three counties surrounding Detroit but that was challenged and defeated as being unfair as it didn't cover the entire state. What bothers me is this stuff gets enacted in the EU, the UK is obliged because of treaties to comply and then someone in California thinks it's a great idea and they begin to formulate something similar. Then before we know it someone on the federal level thinks it's brilliant and we have a bunch of new laws!</p><p> Personally I think if you don't keep your vehicle in roadworthy shape, you are an irresponsible moron! You should not need big brother looking over your shoulder to it. Because not only is your butt on the line, and you might be the only viable bread winner your house with dependents, but the lives of your dependents might be on the line. Add to that other road users are depending on you to have a safe vehicle. So if you have an accident and you are at fault and that fault is determined to be an unsafe vehicle then it is no longer an accident it has become an "intentional" and the penalties should be adjusted accordingly. Furthermore I don't see a anything wrong with upgrading in the name of reliability or safety. I would argue that at the time of manufacture that my Black Shadow had the finest available brakes, electrical equipment, and fuel delivery system available, and in keeping with the intention of manufacture and spirit of the period my Black Shadow should be fitted with the finest currently available brakes, electrical equipment, and fuel delivery system now available. Should it tested by modern standards? Has it's date of manufacture changed to a more recent date? Of course it hasn't but it's more likely to be safer vehicle, a more reliable vehicle, and a more reliable vehicle is a safer vehicle.</p><p>Anyway that's my little rant. Hope I haven't offended anyone as that wasn't my intention. Have good ride and a safe ride.</p><p>Steven</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ClassicBiker, post: 35513, member: 1632"] Michigan doesn't have any testing either. We did have emissions testing at one point for the three counties surrounding Detroit but that was challenged and defeated as being unfair as it didn't cover the entire state. What bothers me is this stuff gets enacted in the EU, the UK is obliged because of treaties to comply and then someone in California thinks it's a great idea and they begin to formulate something similar. Then before we know it someone on the federal level thinks it's brilliant and we have a bunch of new laws! Personally I think if you don't keep your vehicle in roadworthy shape, you are an irresponsible moron! You should not need big brother looking over your shoulder to it. Because not only is your butt on the line, and you might be the only viable bread winner your house with dependents, but the lives of your dependents might be on the line. Add to that other road users are depending on you to have a safe vehicle. So if you have an accident and you are at fault and that fault is determined to be an unsafe vehicle then it is no longer an accident it has become an "intentional" and the penalties should be adjusted accordingly. Furthermore I don't see a anything wrong with upgrading in the name of reliability or safety. I would argue that at the time of manufacture that my Black Shadow had the finest available brakes, electrical equipment, and fuel delivery system available, and in keeping with the intention of manufacture and spirit of the period my Black Shadow should be fitted with the finest currently available brakes, electrical equipment, and fuel delivery system now available. Should it tested by modern standards? Has it's date of manufacture changed to a more recent date? Of course it hasn't but it's more likely to be safer vehicle, a more reliable vehicle, and a more reliable vehicle is a safer vehicle. Anyway that's my little rant. Hope I haven't offended anyone as that wasn't my intention. Have good ride and a safe ride. Steven [/QUOTE]
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