Motorcycle and Bicycle Links
ABATE of California - American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education
www.abate.org/
Motorcyclists' organization dedicated to protecting riders' rights and promoting safety, including rider training and educational programs.
AHRMA - American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association
www.ahrma.org/
Guide to vintage racing in the United States. This site includes news, race results, the rule book, and an events calendar.
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA
www.aamva.org
Non - profit organization which develops model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety. Its program development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service. Search for events, products and services and news room.
American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials - AASHTO
www.aashto.org
Non-profit, no partisan association representing all five transportation modes; air, highways, public transportation, rail and water in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
American National Standards Institute - ANSI
www.ansi.org
Non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Library and databases are available as well as list of services, standards information, events and membership.
American Motorcyclist Association
www.ama-cycle.org/index.asp
American Motorcyclist Association is a 210,000 member organization with a 73-year history pursuing, protecting and promoting the interests of the worlds largest and most dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiasts. Find news, accident studies, current laws, sports, clubs, travel and tours information.
American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
www.asse.org
Founded in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
American Society for Testing Materials - ASTM
www.astm.org
Provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities.
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute - BHSI
www.bhsi.org
Acting as a clearing house and technical resource for bicycle helmet information. Find everything you need to know about helmets including, various kinds, safety information, helmet laws, helmet recalls, statistic research, and brain injury information.
Federal Highway Administration - FHWA
www.fhwa.dot.gov
The FHWA is a part of the Department of Transportation, their job is to enhance the country's economic vitality, quality of life and environment through proactive leadership, innovation, and service excellence.
Harley Owners Group - H.O.G.
www.harley-davidson.com/
Worlds largest factory sponsored motorcycle organization with more than 300,000 members and 900 local chapters located around the world.
Head Protection Research Laboratory
http://www.hprl.org/
HPRL is a scientific laboratory located in the southwest part of Los Angeles with extensive equipment for the testing and evaluation of various forms of head protection equipment. Every week, HPRL tests, analyzes and evaluates dozens of motorcycle helmets, bicycle helmets, aviation helmets, industrial safety helmets and various related sports equipment. In addition, HPRL conducts specialized research on motorcycle accidents with major research projects in Europe and Asia. Comprehensive research files are maintained on thousands of motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents and the detailed autopsy procedures to determine head and neck injuries in fatal accidents.
International Federation of Motorcycling
www.fim.ch
Official site for FIM, the governing body for world level motorcycle sports. Provides news, competition results and links to affiliated organizations, as well as medical, judicial and technical information.
Internet BMW Rider's Home on the Web
http://www.ibmwr.org/
The IBMWR was created in 1992, has approximately 1500 members, and is dedicated to the free exchange of information and ideas regarding BMW motorcycles.
MotoDirectory.com
http://motodirectory.com/
MotoDirectory is the largest motorcycle-only directory on the Web containing resources for product, apparel, events. A valuable feature of this site is the listing of motorcycle safety organizations within each of the fifty states.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
www.msf-usa.org
Provides information on motorcycle rider training, operator licensing and government relations, rider courses, gear and motorcycle safety for all ages. Also has a private area for instructors and coaches.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
www.nhtsa.org/
Federal regulatory agency responsible for setting motor vehicle safety standards and obtaining safety recalls of motor vehicles, tires and equipment.
SMSA - State Motorcycle Safety Administrators
www.smsa.org/
Find out about this national associations membership, instructor training scholarships and program assessment services.
Snell Memorial Foundation
www.smf.org/
Nonprofit organization is dedicated to bettering bicycle and motorcycle helmets through research, education, testing and development of helmet and safety standards.
Stolen Motorcycle databases
Worldwide databases of stolen motorcycles.
Lost Ride
http://home.interhop.net/agray/lostride/
Lostride is the largest database of stolen motorcycles online. Register your stolen motorcycle here or check the vin of a motorcycle you are about to purchase.
Stolen 911
http://www.stolen911.com/
The online database of stolen motorcycles.
Stolen Motorcycle Registry
http://www.stolenmotorcycleregistry.com/index.php
From the website: A free registry for stolen motorcycles, run by people who love their bikes and hate the scum who steal them.
Texas Department of Public Safety - Motorcycle Safety
www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/
This motorcycle safety unit administers the TX motorcycle operator training and safety program, and all terrain vehicle safety and certification program.
Texas Motorcycle Roadriders Association
www.tmra.org
Now the largest of its kind in the U.S., this association administers motorcycle-safety programs and offers an events calendar and membership information.
Wheels in Motion
http://wheels-in-motion.com
This site promotes motorcycle safety through training and knowledge. Includes information on rider courses, motorcycle links, articles, training sites and the HURT Report.
