Arlington ABATE

09/01/2026

Can we get just 10 more people or businesses sponsor 10 CUBs each?

08/21/2026

One of our biggest events of the year is just around the corner and we need your support! Please be sure to like and share.

07/18/2026

PSA…

We are there twice a month with no problems and you always took our money. This is unfortunate. It’s your business but we won’t be back.

07/15/2026

This week, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Jonathan Morrison sent a strong message to developers of driverless automated driving systems, warning that autonomous vehicles must be able to safely recognize and respond to emergency vehicles and first responders. The letter cites multiple incidents in which automated vehicles failed to react appropriately to flashing lights, traffic cones, emergency scenes, and first responders, calling the problem "unacceptable" and putting the industry on notice to address these safety concerns immediately.

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) welcomes this proactive step. It demonstrates that NHTSA is willing to hold automated vehicle developers accountable before these technologies become more widespread on America's roads.

At the same time, the MRF continues to press for similar protections for motorcyclists. Just as automated driving systems must be able to safely interact with emergency vehicles, they must also reliably detect, recognize, and respond to motorcycles. Riders have long expressed concerns that automated vehicle technology may not consistently identify motorcycles in real-world traffic, creating unnecessary risks.

The MRF will continue working with Congress, NHTSA, and industry stakeholders to ensure that as automated driving technology advances, the safety of motorcyclists remains a top priority. Innovation should make our roads safer for everyone—including those who choose to ride.

Read the NHTSA Letter:
https://motorcycleridersfoundation.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/PDF%20Files/2026_July_ADS-developers-letter.pdf

07/15/2026

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Help us spread the word. We want the RIGHT TO REPAIR our own motorcycles!

07/04/2026

This week, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum aimed at expanding Americans’ freedom to repair their own vehicles.

The memorandum directs the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clarify what actions individuals may take when repairing emissions systems under the Clean Air Act, while also encouraging faster and more affordable certification pathways for aftermarket parts.

For motorcyclists, this could be an important step forward. For decades, riders have faced growing barriers to repairing and modifying their own machines, whether due to emissions regulations, restricted access to parts, or manufacturers' control over diagnostics and repair information. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has long supported policies that protect a rider’s right to work on their own motorcycle.

However, there remains uncertainty over whether this memorandum will explicitly apply to motorcycles. The language released by the White House focuses broadly on “vehicles,” but it is not yet clear if the EPA’s forthcoming guidance will include motorcycles in the same way it may cover passenger cars and trucks. That distinction matters. Motorcycles are often treated differently under federal law and emissions regulations, and riders need clarity.

The MRF has been actively engaged on the broader right-to-repair issue in Congress, supporting the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act), H.R. 1566 and S. 1379, as well as recent provisions advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act.

The MRF will continue to review the Administration’s guidance as it develops and will advocate to ensure motorcycles are not left behind. For the MRF, the principle remains simple, if you own it, you should be able to fix it.

06/21/2026

To all the great Dads out there…