Clark's final ride

In response to the lead toy scare, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008 was passed by congress and on August 14, 2008, signed by then President George W. Bush. This has resulted in something I consider to be most unfortunate. Kids ATV's and and motorcycles are now illegal to sell. Cyclenews.com says:

Certain parts of the vehicles contain more lead than is deemed allowable on children's products - for instance, on the battery terminals and tire valves - and the CPSC has interpreted this to mean that OHVs present a lead-poisoning threat to children.

My son Clark rides. He's six, and he started riding over a year ago. Now, according to this law, I cannot buy him a new motorcycle until he is big enough for a full sized bike. All because this metal machine could contain lead. So basically I can teach him to ride, but I cannot be trusted to teach him to not lick the battery. What's wrong with this picture?
Now this is the truth, Clark was asking to get his cycle out of grampa's storage this spring before I was even itching to get my own machine. Riding motorcycles is just something my family does, and not being able to buy him a new ride is not right or fair.
Clark's 3 year old sister is going to be disappointed. She has already decided that her motorcycle is going to be pink, even if she has to paint her brother's starter bike. Oh wait, it's going to be his only bike until he's 15. Sorry Petra, I guess you don't get to ride because they changed the law!
Please, if you happen to read this, please write to your Senator and Representative. In tougher times like today, sometimes the little things don't get the attention they need. This is something that directly affects my kids, who are only following a family tradition of recreation. While I can certainly understand the need to get toys with lead away from kids, I do think this is going too far.