CPSC lead ban

Over here, kids can do it, as long as it isn't on public roads... So in the country there's no problem...
Hope that law doesn't cross the ocean...

What I've read is that it is mainly the cheap overseas bikes that are coming in.
I also read that it is illegal for anyone, not just dealers, to sell the bikes and quads in question.

I think the government thinks the kids are going to take a break from riding, and start chewing on the fenders.

   Tull,
   It 's all imported products,not just the Chinese stuff. All Japanese products are included in the OHRV section of the ban. All of the bikes,etc.manufactured for kids under 12 have been pulled from the dealerships in our area.

   CQ,
   Most alloys contain lead. Anything kids can come in contact with has been banned,including replacement parts,so you can't buy a brake lever,frame,etc. You can still purchase pistons,because they are inside the motor where they are out of reach.

   Worst part is,this ban includes safety equipment,and right now the D.O.T. stickers on the back of helmets have enough lead to be banned,so you can't even buy a helmet. Smart!

   Hopefully when it's sorted out the manufacturers will prevail and they are working on it,but right now it's still in effect.Everyone is scrambling to sort it out.I think the CPSC knows they screwed up,they just don't know how to fix it.

   Mike

So following that logic, how is the CPSC going to allow kids to get into their mom's minivan, or for that matter,the school bus? All exposure calculations include the time the individual is exposed to the hazard. The kids spend much more time on the bus than they do riding their ATV. Brilliant.

Thank's al gore.

   Here is the latest update if anyone is interested   UPDATE 2/16

   Helmet ban is no longer an issue.Helmets are governed by the D.O.T. and NTSB so the CPSC has no authority .
   
   HW, I agree. The end of the year is a long way away for bike shops though!

   Mike