Name: Joshua Schaefer

Comments: You go guys stand up for what is right congress should stop making stupid laws like the one were talking about they should stop with the laws and start trying to find a cure for disases and other things.

Kawasaki rider


Name: Amber Johnston

Comments: God Bless You Malcolm!!!!

Name: Russell Zuehlke

Comments: I am a conerned parent from Canada.
Is the led ban affecting any of the motorcyle industry up here? Is there anything I/we can do to help fight the fight? Even though I/we are from Canada, I think every little bit helps. The law sounds like a bunch of bullshit and should be rectified now!! Please let me know if I/we can do anything.


Name: Kace Allen

Comments: Can I purchase t-shirts like the one I saw in the Cycle News Article that read, "I promise not to eat it, I just want to ride it"? I am planning on taking my kids to many events this summer, including a "Demo Day/ Swap Meet / Recreation Fair" sponsored by the USFS. I would like to have my kids dressed in them if possible. Thank you for taking a stand. God Bless you.

Kace Allen
Cottage Grove, Oregon

Name: Dustin Wood

Comments: This ban is a complete joke. would these idiots rather learn to do drugs or ride? riding is what kept me from the influence of drugs when i was a kid. hitting a jump or riding trails all day, or climbing your first hill is a greater rush than anything on the planet. especially when your a kid. i know. i have a 7 year old and he comes home does his homework right away so he can go ride with his buddies on our back yard track. i'm so proud, once you experiance it your hooked. i'm 40 years old and love to ride and my boy is 7 and thats all he thinks about. i was the same and its still the same at my ripe age of 40 and i have no plans of quiting. why do they want to deprive young kids of an awsome hobbie because there is lead somewhere on these little bikes. kids that ride don't chew on there bikes like a one year old would. it's just rediculous.

Name: Jeff Darby

Comments: As a father of 2 girls 6 and 8 years old that ride with me and their mother I can not believe there is such a ban. Anything we can to do help support the effort we are in.

As life long admirer of Malcolm Smith this is just another reason to look up to him for taking such a stand. Our girls next bikes Will be purchased at Malcolm Smith's. Legally or illegally


Name: Andrea Johnson

Comments: What can we do to help. I have two small children and I cannot believe that I will not be able to share with them, what I grew up with!


Name: john lein

Comments: how do i show my support with this????

Name: Austin Schott

Comments: Hey whats going on? I really would like to know if there is any way for me to become involved in this to support kids riding and racing, as a pro i know what it took to get to where i am, and i know that there are so many kids that will not be able to follow the dream now because of this, so please let me know what i can to be involved and support this cause.

Name: Patti Silva

Comments: About the T-shirts the kids had I don't want to eat it I want to ride it . Do you have those for sale? We just started having races in Salinas Ca and would likr to purchase them to sell at are races. You may contact me at Racing Motorsports Productions

Thanks so much for your time Patti Silva

Name: Scot Esmay

Comments: Tell Malcolm thanks. From all the parents who rode and kids and have passed it on their younger ones.


Name: Noah Adams

Comments: My family used to run a rec. riding facility for all ages and levels 45min. south of Ottawa, Ontario Canada. Young riders was a major part of what we were trying to support. It really was a family event. Safety was number one, we were only operation fully 1 day a week. We got into trouble with the Municipality due to a small number of troubled members of our community with nothing better to do. Long story short we were shut down and only family is technically allowed to ride on our 64 acres of partially forested wonderland, all running in one direction. That was several years ago. It hasn't stopped our family but it has discouraged may of our riding family friends. We are losing riding areas all over North America every year. I was disappointed to find out the troubles that you are facing in your area. As a friend and fellow rider, we must work together to secure the future of the sport we so dearly love.

Noah

Name: adam neff

Comments: I work for a motorsports dealership here in Colorado and was just wanting to know the status of this ban or where I can go to see what is going on with this issue. Thanks Adam Neff

Name: Wally Dallenbach

Comments: We support your efforts Malcolm and are behind you 100%. We think enough has been said on how ridiculous this is or was. Thank you for your support and leadership on this issue.
Wally Dallenbach and the Colorado 500 Gang

Name: Mimi Toomey

Comments: I am a manager at a small town Honda dealership, and I want to know what I can do besides letters to my congressman and letting my public know the facts. I wouldn't get any media coverage if I sold a little bike or atv so what can I do? I grew up riding and want that right to continue for all the young people out there.
Thanks, Mimi Toomey

Name: Dave Jones

Comments: Ithink its awsome what you did maybe other dealers will follow suit,if I owned one I would!hats off to you!Now lets see what we can do to stop congress from shuting down our riding areas nation wide,2.5 million acres!what a great bunch of misinformed people huh?Lets keep fighting and informing them for all of our sakes. Thank You Dave Jones

Name: ray SCHULER

Comments: HI MALCOM OLD BUDDY

I WAS SERIOUS ABOUT CONTACTING MIKE HUCKABBE. HE IS ALL FOR THE LITTLE GUYS. IT WOULD BE FANTASTICE IF HE DID HIS SHOW ABOUT THIS INJUSTICE IN THIS NEW LAAW.

Name: Shawna Brown

Comments: My family and I have been into motorcycles ever since I can remember. I think this new law is absurd. Please let me know what I can do to help.

Shawna

PS. Where can I get one of those "I promise not to eat it... I just want to ride it!" T-shirts. I know there are a lot of people who would love to buy one of those to show support.

Name: Todd Sheinfeld

Comments: You are a patriot, sir! I applaude you for this most recent demonstration of your committment to the sports of off-road riding, and I thank you for all you have done over the years to advance the art and science of getting dirty!

Todd Sheinfeld
Cycle Conservation Club of Vermont
Waitsfield VT
http://www.cccofvt.org/

Name: Heather Carinalli

Comments: Keep up the great work Malcolm! We are trying to do our part up in Northern Ca. We have 3 boys who race, 16,9 and 5. Our little girl who is 3 really wants a bike too! and jsut as soon as this mess is over we plan on getting her one. How can we purchase some of those kidslove2ride.com shirts???

Name: Blair Voisin

Comments: Thanks, Thanks, Thanks, action is needed to overturn this ridiculous law. I work in the industry as a parts mgr. for a dealership that carries 3 lines, and we all appreciate what you have done and are doing! Thanks

Name: Mike Crawford

Comments: I just saw the story on "Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain" this morning about your campaign, and just wanted to say thanks for taking up this cause.

Although I wasn't an active rider as a child, many of my friends were. I saw nothing but positive results from off-road riding; it brought families closer together, and taught responsibility at an early age. These are two lessons that I think today's youth are in desparate need of.

Keep up the fight!

Name: Jeremy Pavlov

Comments: Thanks for standing up for what's right! Awesome. What can I do to help in my little corner of the world?

Name: Dixie Stansbury

Comments: I went from shock to anger with this absurb news coming from DC. Good for Mr. Smith and all those who came out to buy bikes. My son races motocross and has a KX 65 & a YZ 85 and I have never seen him at the camper snacking on his bike. Who thinks up these things and did they consider the effects on the businesses selling these bikes. I expressed my opinion @ Tom Self's website & wrote a letter to John Sarbanes Marylands state repsenative. The boy in the video wearing the tee "I won't eat it I just want to ride it" wher did he get that? I would love to order tees for our family. What about stickers for our truck and toyhauler, could you please forward any information you may have.

Name: stanton speck

Comments: I applaud Malcom Smith's protest and actions to bring awareness to America about the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 which bans the sale of motorcycles designed for children under the age of 12.

What can I do to help overturn this ridicules ruling?

Name: Steve Haag

Comments: How can I help!!! Do you have stickers or t-shirts that we can buy? I have a four year old riding a pw 50 and was looking forward to buying a ktm for racing. Please fight the good fight WE ARE ALL GREAT AMERICANS!!


Name: anthony silva

Comments: I am a tech at desert cycle works up in twentynine palms. just wanted to say I support malcom. and am willing to help in any way.

Name: Chris Sukeena

Comments: Malcolm, You sir are the Man. My children thank you for your time and effort.

I started riding at the age of 5 and still ride today. Riding kept me off the streets and it now has become a family affair. My 4yr old is riding his CRF50 everyday. The problem, My 6yr old daughter wants an ATV. I told her about this law and she can't understand why she is allowed to ride her power wheels atv, but can't have a real one.

In my 31years of riding motorcyles, I have never seen anyone try to eat, lick, suck or cook a motorcycle.

Let us parent our child. I turned out just fine.

Chris Sukeena
Airline Pilot and rider
New Hampshire

Name: Victor Lopez-Cuenca, M.D.

Comments: Mr.Smith, I am on your side. The CPSC is a prime example of big government run amuck. Kids don't eat motorcycles, which should be obvious even to a clueless government bureaucrat. Please let the idiots in Washington know that there is no hope until there is intelligence at the top.

Name: David Leatham

Comments: Stick it to em Malcolm! We are all behind you, dont let the indescribably stupid politicians tell us how to live!

Name: Bruce Powell

Comments: I must say that I am glad to hear of folks standing up to this garbage from Washington. You are a shining light in the darkness of mediocrity.

As the father of 4, 2 of which ride (2 are 11 month old twins), I must say this is my ability to turn over to my children something I love riding. I will not let a few misguided folks take that away from us.

As always Malcolm Smith is a hero and a role model to me. I am here to support him in anyway I can.

Name: Donna McKenzie

Comments: Missouri Supports Malcolm Smith!!

Thanks for all your efforts! My husband and I bought our son Maddox a JR50 with training wheels for his 2nd bday, and he loves to ride! If we felt like there was any danger to him from lead poisining, we wouldn't let him ride. That's our job as parents, not the government. LET KIDS RIDE!!

Keep it up Malcolm!!
Donna

Name: Mike Orr

Comments: As a long time fan of Malcolm Smith, riding, and kids everywhere, I just wanted to give a huge thumbs up to MS and everyone else involved in today's events at Malcolm Smith Motorsports.

Some laws just need to be broken!

Name: Bob Maki

Comments: I have two son's that ride dirtbikes and race youth Enduro's and H/S. They always wear ALL of the protective gear head to toe. Not one square mm of their skin is in contact with their motorcycle when they ride. And they have never licked or tried to eat any part of their motorcycle. This ban on youth bikes is totally with out reason or common sense! My respect for Malcom Smith as a spokesman for the motorcycle community and a leader has never been greater!
Thank You Malcom!
Bob Maki

Name: Rob Streeter

Comments: Malcolm once again you set the standard for our industry! From the beginning through the "On Any Sunday" days to Baja to today you are a leader! I couldn't be more proud of what you are doing and the stand you are taking today! If there are any reprocutions from today I believe the motorcycle community will rise up to support you through it! I had the pleasure of speaking to you at a Yamaha dealer meeting and came away the richer for it! God Speed!

Please tell Malcolm Smith that there are a slew of people behind him on selling kids bikes despite that stupid law. Good for him! Lead poisoning in bikes? The next baby I see teething on a dirt bike is going to be the first. The next thing that they are going to tell us is that drinking the gasoline from the tank is bad for us. Maybe we should create a "sippy cup" attachment for the tank cap.
By that logic, all cars should be banned as well. I mean a baby could potentially start the car and suck on the tailpipe and get undesirable "second hand smoke." Speaking of poisoning, what about the #2 lead pencils in our schools? That needs to be addressed as well. We have so many laws that kids cannot be kids anymore. All children need a law degree just to know what they can do. When was the last time you saw a merry-go-round or a see-saw? My daughter doesn't even know what they are, because some "do gooder" nation with way too much time on their hands decided that those were dangerous.
Seriously.
Please forward this to Malcolm.
I met him when I was about 15 in Morrell Griffith's then Yamaha dealership in Gunnison Colorado when I was working there after high school. He could not have been a nicer person. I still have my Malcolm Smith gear bag back from the mid-80's. It is in good condition and better than anything on the market today. It's probably the only thing I have from that era other than a beat up body.
Call or contact me if you need support.
Sincerely,
Bryan Shadix
Shadix Appraisal Services
Name: Paula Ivey

Email: vccms@bellsouth.net

Comments: Thanks for standing up for our youngest riders! Village Cycle Center, Inc. in Starkville MS, a Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, KTM delaership supports your efforts! We will be encouraging our customers to write in support of the Dirt Bike Bill! Hope you have a big crowd this afternoon!

Name: Vadym Balakin

Comments: Malcolm Smith - you rock!!
Thank you for standing up against ridiculousness.
My next bike at your dealership for sure, I am not close to Riverside, but it is worth it.

Name: James Middleton

Comments: I completely and whole-heartedly support your protest Mr. Smith. This whole "bike ban" by the CPSC is just ludicrous. I have 3 kids who love to ride bikes, and myself included. I have written to my Mitch McConnell (I'm in Ky) about it and got a letter back saying that the temporary exemption is allread come and gone. What else can we do? Malcomb, you have my utmost respect. I hope other dealers follow your bold and righteous example.


Name: Tony Levesque

Comments: My name is Tony Levesque I'm a Professional Freestyle rider based out of florida. I think the rally to let the kids ride is amazing! my son is 15 months now and already has the bug I'd hate to see a world where a bunch of suits get to tell me how to raise my child and what is safe and what isn't. People told me for years my job was going to kill me and I'm still alive. let the kids ride let the kids live! I back this 100%.

Name: Gary Covington

Comments: Way to go, guys !!!! I'm glad to see someone finally stand up to these idiotic bureaucrats and challenge their ridiculous regulations !
I'll buy a bike for my grandkids !!!!


Name: Bill Ryan

Comments: Thank you so much for doing this.

As a small BMX Manufacturer we are feeling the same pains with the CPSIA that you are.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Good Luck and God Bless!

Bill Ryan
Owner - Supercross BMX


From: James McCloud
Date: March 18, 2009 10:02:41 AM PDT
To: malcolm@malcolmsmith.com
Subject: 21 and under sales

Hi Malcolm,
I have been following this through Cycle News, Cycle World, and Dirt Rider and am getting so tired of Government protecting us from ourselves at our cost. From non-cancerous Asbestos at Clear Creek, to children at risk from non-consumable lead based products. I believe we are in a recession (if I'm not mistaken), so raising sales tax, and restricting sales of any kind does not add up to anyone with the most minimal of business sense. This needs to be back burnered for a time when companies are not going out of business, and unemployment is declining. I hope that this can be resolved before more business' go under, as this is a tough time for the power sports industry without adding another hurdle. I am glad you are making a stand and I support you 100%. Somebody needs to stop the madness and make a presidence that this kind of governing is flat out unacceptable. Right now these economical burdens are a bigger risk than terrorism.
Please put me on an e-mail list if you want support, and I will visit the kids web site.

P.S When Dave gets back from Baja, we will start on you Husky

Ride safe
Jim McCloud

Name: Jason Stewart Sun Honda - Denver, CO

Comments: Thank you and good luck!

Name: Nate Blaylock

Comments: Good on you. This whole thing is silly. I watched 32 kiddos start a youth snow cross event in West Yellowstone last weekend all on 120 sleds. Everyone of them had the time of they're lives. They all walked around proudly with the medals they earned all weekend.
I never saw one of them try to eat the sled, no matter how hungry they were. Congress needs to worry about real problems, we have enough of them.

Name: Robert Peckham

Comments: I am thrilled that you are organizing this meeting and wish i could make it there to buy something. i would like to support you in some way because i too am directly affected by this ban. if there is a way above and beyond writing to congress as i have already done to help you out please let me know.

Thank you
Bob Peckham

Name: Dan Solomon

Comments: Good luck today guys. We've been sending letters and trying to keep people up to date on this via forums and newsletters.

Dan Solomon
Solomon Racing/SR Motosports

Name: Eric Frey

Comments: Just a quick note from an old MX poop showing his support for Malcom and his fight against gub'mint stupidity. There was an article in this past Saturday's local paper (Athens, Ga) about this new law and how it affects local dealers. Stick it to 'em, Malcom.

Name: Dave Gilchrist

Comments: You make me proud to ride motorcycles Malcolm... (AND FRIENDS!). Thank you.

Somebody had to do something and this is brilliant! Way to take a stand!

Sincerley,

Dave Gilchrist

Name: Jeff Donnelly

Comments: Malcolm Smith is a legend in the motorcycle world. I support what he trying to do with this protest but think he could get the publicty to help end this absurd ban without actually selling these vehicles and risking the fines, jail time and the possible chance of having his dealer agreements with the manufacturers of these youth ohv's suspended or revoked. It is a violation of his dealer agreement to sell these vehicles. No one wants to see Malcolm Smith Motorsports have to close over this issue.

Name: Peter Feldner

Comments: Awesome what you are doing. If I had come across this sooner, I would have worked with groups in the area to buy at least one machine and sent out to us. Thanks for stepping up.

Name: Joe Jancoski

Comments: We are doing all we can to save our future.

Thank you, Dieseljo


To: Malcolm from Andrew and Alex Snow. (ages 12 and 14)
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:23 AM

Tester introduces ‘Dirt Bike Bill’

‘Common sense’ bill makes exceptions to Consumer Product Safety Act - Monday, March 16, 2009

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Senator Jon Tester today introduced legislation that will once again allow motorsports dealers to sell dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles and parts for use by young people.

Tester’s bill changes the Consumer Product Safety Act, which President Bush signed into law last fall.

The Consumer Product Safety Act is designed to keep dangerous products, like toys that contain high levels of lead, away from children.

But many have criticized the law for over-reaching. It has forced many motorsports dealers and repair shops to stop selling common vehicles like dirt bikes and ATVs for use by children because the vehicles contain internal, unsealed lead parts. As a result, some parents are allowing their children to ride unsafe, adult-sized vehicles.

Tester’s bill, called the Dirt Bike Bill, makes two exceptions to the Consumer Product Safety Act:

“This is a common sense piece of legislation that will open the doors again to families that consider motorsports a part of life in Montana,” said Ed Staack, owner of Staack’s Motorsports in Butte. “Nobody wants our kids exposed to lead toys, but kids also don’t go outside and eat their dirt bikes. Jon understands that and is doing something about it.”

“If something’s broken, we Montanans want it fixed,” said Tester, who is currently Vice Chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. “And right now the Consumer Product Safety Act needs fixing. My bill will protect small businesses and allow families better, safer access to the outdoors.”

Tester’s Dirt Bike Bill is formally known as the Common Sense in Consumer Safety Act.