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Message started by dieselman on 07/11/06 at 17:15:07

Title: New EPA Regulations !
Post by dieselman on 07/11/06 at 17:15:07

Are the new regulations in effect yet? I hear they are, and it`s like a $10,000 fine to modify our bikes in any way.....air filter, muffler, anything that effects the exhaust.

Doug

Title: Re: New EPA Regulations !
Post by cstout on 07/11/06 at 18:20:37

Actually, the law you are referring to has been in existence since 1979 and it makes it illegal to modify a motor vehicle in any way that will bypass emissions. This can include air filters, mufflers, etc. that alter the vehicle's performance and ultimately its emissions. The fine is a maximum of $10,000 per day.

My understanding is that the "new law" is really nothing more than a renewed promise by the EPA to start enforcing the old law.

Whether or not it will amount to anything is questionable. I live in a region that does not do emissions checks. If your state/country does then who knows what will happen.

I think states like California may crack down a little more but ultimately I believe it will remain the status quo. Especially for motorcycles.

Title: Re: New EPA Regulations !
Post by cstout on 07/11/06 at 18:22:13

By the way, I ran across a very well written article that may explain it better than I did.

http://www.mrf.org/pdf/EPA-AI-1.pdf