Banning older motorcycles

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Banning older motorcycles

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Is there a reason for this ban? I mean, one that makes any sense on this planet?
Ask the Indians what happens when you don't control immigration.
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Duane Ausherman wrote:Is there a reason for this ban? I mean, one that makes any sense on this planet?
I imagine the reason is: old motor vehicles pollute the air much more than newer ones. Perhaps they don't want Beijing-style air quality.

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I spent a couple of days in Paris 30 some years ago. Total waist of time for me. Since I have no plans on returning, they can ban what ever they want. :roll:
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Every once in a while something happens to completely excuse me for my otherwise unacceptable prejudice against the French.

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Steve in Golden wrote:Image
That's laughable. The cheapest surgical mask, loosely applied! I'll bet she still blows black snot into her hankie!

I wonder if the ol' Citroen 2cv will get a pass?
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SteveD wrote:
That's laughable. The cheapest surgical mask, loosely applied! I'll bet she still blows black snot into her hankie!

I wonder if the ol' Citroen 2cv will get a pass?
Or pre common rail diesels ......
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A redeeming quality!

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I am looking forward to riding in Paris in early July. I love that city. do that on a scooter if need be but do have a friend who is floating me a decent R80. I are going to enjoy the ride at 3 in the morning racing through the empty streets like some kind of Hollywood big spy film. I will bring my contour so there will be a bragging video. It is one of the biggies on my small bucket list.
I always brake in corners and think how I am going to get home if I really mess up. When I get home, I wished that I hadn't used my brakes and should have ridden a bit further.
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bbelk wrote:A redeeming quality!

Paris Votes To Sue Fox News http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/1 ... 64090.html
What! Fox news made it up? No! Say it isn't so. Who's a person to believe now, Fox News or Huffington Post?

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