REGULATION VESC-11 (VEHICLE EQUIPMENT SAFETY COMMISSION): MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF MOTORCYCLES. APPROVED AUGUST 1974, AMENDED AUGUST 1975
This standard concerns performance and equipment requirements of motorcycles manufactured on and after the effective date of the standard. Chassis requirements include those for the frame/chassis, brakes, tires, wheels, and rims, the steering and suspension systems, the fuel system, and the exhaust system. Body requirements cover mirrors, fenders, seat or saddle, chain guard, vehicle stand, glazing, horn, speedometer, and odometer. Lighting equipment is considered, as are such passenger safety items as the passenger seat, handhold, footrest, and highway bars.
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Corporate Authors:
Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission
, - Publication Date: 1975
Media Info
- Pagination: 12 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Motorcycles; Regulations; Standards; Vehicle design; Vehicle safety
- Old TRIS Terms: Vehicular safety
- Subject Areas: Design; Law; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00395139
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: VESC-11, HS-025 294U
- Files: HSL, USDOT
- Created Date: Jun 30 1985 12:00AM