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Discussion of motorcycles and motorcycling.
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more bike bashing ?
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"Runaway road toll blamed on rise in motorcycle use" (article below) So, 94 extra deaths than last year, of which the increased motorcycle deaths represents less than a quarter (21 increase). Take out the bicycles (increase of 8..more than doubled..) and still left with a conclusion that runaway road toll should be blamed on rise... more »
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aah 2 strokes
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So I was riding the Mighty Scooter home from work. Fire up OK, was a bit hesitant riding up the little hill to Epping road, seemed to clear, then stopped. Gah. When your motorcycle goes non-motor in the middle of traffic it's fun. So I got to the right side of the right hand lane I was in and waited... more »
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Yamaha design flaw
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The letter, below, was mailed 09.10.05. To date, no response has been received. I will post any reply that is received. Thanks ------------------------------ ------------------------------ ------------ ---- Serge Zoritch Address deleted Canada 09-09-22 Takashi Kajikawa President & CEO Yamaha Motor Co. LTD... more »
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What's happening in NSW. MCC members retiring
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I hear that Guy Stanford is retiring as are other notable persons on the NSW MCC. Has the old guard had enough? What are the up and coming reps like? I also hear that a VMAC type council to help the NSW government with policies related to motorcycling was mooted by the MCC rejected it. Is this true and if so, why?... more »
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BMW new 6 cyl bike
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[link] God its ugly..... but 1600cc of torque... BMW released stunning images this week of a new concept motorcycle that nobody saw coming, featuring the resurgence of an engine configuration we all thought was long-dead. In recent years Triumph... more »
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Crash Barriers - want to help?
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The Australian standard for crash barriers is about to go out for public comment. Who wishes to spend time and effort on making solid informed comments about the standard from the motorcyclist's point of view? Won't be enough to say "ick, don't like it", have to be able to give coherent reasons why something is bad. If you think you can read a... more »
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