The Sydney City Council Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy is an
important moment for motorcyclists.

Not only does it place scooters and motorcycles within a transport
strategy rather than a safety strategy, but it can also be used as a
template for other councils. This means that they can quickly and
easily implement a policy with little work required on their own part.
It removes a major hurdle and will hopefully result in the adoption of
similar policies throughout NSW local coucnils.

Once the strategy is implemented in the Sydney City Council area it
will be time for riders to lobby their own local council for a similar
strategy/policies.

Sean

--- In bikers_anon@..., Chris Turner <christ@...> wrote:
>
> From: mccofnsw.org.au On Behalf Of Guy Stanford
> Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2008 10:47 AM
> To: MCC-Delegates
> Subject: [Delegates] Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy
>
>
>
> WAIT FOR IT
>
>
> Implementation of the Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy will not
> occur until November
>
> You will hear about it.
>
> Details will be provided as to WHAT it means for an individual rider
>
> Remember, it is ONLY within the boundaries of the City of Sydney
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From: mccofnsw.org.au On Behalf Of Guy Stanford
Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2008 10:47 AM
To: MCC-Delegates
Subject: [Delegates] Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy



WAIT FOR IT


Implementation of the Sydney Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy will not
occur until November

You will hear about it.

Details will be provided as to WHAT it means for an individual rider

Remember, it is ONLY within the boundaries of the City of Sydney





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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dunia Goh <>
Date: Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 9:26 PM
Subject: [Delegates] Want to be a motorcycle postie?


Check this out...

> Subject:      Footage from Skills One
>
> Good morning all,
>
> Please click on the below link to see the Skills One footage about being a
> postie.
>
> Skills One is a tv show aired on Foxtel's Aurora Channel and focuses on
> interesting jobs (usually trades).
>
> Peter Blair from St Leonards has done a fantastic job!
>
> Thanks to everyone that assisted.
>
> http://www.skillsone.com.au/Industry/6/Hospitality-Tourism-Services/Video/
> 985/0/The-Postie-s-Run/
> <http://www.skillsone.com.au/Industry/6/Hospitality-Tourism-Services/Video
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> Regards,
> Rachelle

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From: mccofnsw.org.au <mailto:s@...>
Sent: Tuesday, 21 October 2008 10:58 AM
To: MCC-Delegates
Subject: [Delegates] Sydney City Motorcycle policy


The Sydney City Motorcycle and Scooter Strategy was passed by Council
last night

Well done to all riders who have assisted this proces

This has been a long process for the MCC of NSW, with initial efforts
dating back to 2003.
In late 2004, after lobbying by the MCC of NSW, the City of Sydney hired
Liz DeRome to conduct consultation with riders in an effort to deal with
issues under the "Road Safety" heading.
At a public consultation meeting  in 2005, arranged by Delegates of the
MCC, issues such as parking and security were raised. (Thanks here to
John Littler of Ausmoto)
(in fact, the issues raised are remarkably similar to the Strategy
passed last night)
With no provision for motorcycles as a separate class of road user, the
"road safety" focus was too narrow and the "road user amenity" issues
failed to proceed, although road safety initiatives did.

Continued lobbying by the MCC of NSW attempted to raise the parking
issues to the level of  "Transport Policy".
This was a difficult period, requiring a considerable amount of contact
time with both political and administration arms of the City of Sydney
( Particular thanks here to Simon Disney of Hawkesbury-Nepean and
Clinton Hayes of BAPMUG for  tireless and high quality work)

To their credit, administration  management of the SCC saw the failure
to include motorcycles as a "gap" in their overall Transport Policy and
started the arduous process of creating a transport policy that actively
included motorcycles . This was clearly at odds with NSW State Transport
planning, which regards motorcycles as "vehicles", where motorcycles are
treated simply as "small cars", with no provision for the specific
safety or amenity needs of this class of transport. Pressures against
this process usually come from  administrative inertia, resisting ANY
change, but also from bicycle and pedestrian lobbies who tend to be
narrow in their view and see motorcycles and scooters as "competitors"
for road space.

The SCC saw the need to provide Transport Planning that was inclusive
and could regulate a balance between all modes of Transport.

The Sydney City Council hired Peter Thoeming, a well known motorcycle
magazine editor to compile issues and prepare a draft motorcycle and
scooter policy.

The City of Sydney has shown independent thinking, rather than caving-in
to big political party dogma or noisy pressure groups.
This process of reason is to be applauded.

The City of Sydney is the FIRST jurisdiction in Australia to create a
Transport Policy that specifically includes motorcycles and scooters.
In debate, some councillors used the interesting terminology of "active
positive discrimination" to counter what they saw as "traditional
negative discrimination" in relation to motorcycles.

The Policy has become more useful as a result of the public consultation
process.
Sure, it ain't perfect, but it will vastly improve life for motorcycle
riders and provides a base or foundation upon which future improvements
may be built.

The Policy passed unanimously

We congratulate the City of Sydney on this initiative.

On this page,
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Council/MeetingsAndCommittees/2008/de
fault.asp

see the link to the Planning Development and Transport Committee
at
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Council/MeetingsAndCommittees/2008/Co
mmittees/201008/planning.asp
OR
http://tinyurl.com/5rrkmg

On this page is the "post exhibition report" and attachments detailing
the consultation comments

Riders, we have reached the first step in equity.
Celebrate.

We are all road users and we all share the road.

State governments have yet to wake up to this, but the biggest local
Council in Australia has done so.

Guy Stanford
Chairman
Motorcycle Council of NSW
0417 661 827
www.roadsafety.mccofnsw.org.au
www.mccofnsw.org.au
www.pleaselooktwice.com



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All,



With a lot of help from my work colleagues, we managed to contribute around
$5k to the overall funds raised.



From the ride, three photos from my camera uploaded to:

http://au.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/bikers_anon/photos/browse/f9f5







Cheers!



Mike

07R1





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With perfect warm weather again, the lovely Tamsin lead 10 keen riders
through the quiet sweeping roads to Oberon. On the way, somehow ??, I
managed to lose one rider (Carl, please let us know your ok) before we
even reached the Bells Line of Road?  The search party gave up and we
continued the ride and had a pleasant day out - it was warm, the roads
were perfect, the company good and to finish off watching the MotoGP
was a superb way to spend any Sunday.

Thanks to everyone that turned up and look forward to seeing you on the
Putty - if anyone has suggestions for the next ride calendar, please
let us know asap
Cheers
Sue Sprig

very informative video by Jay Leno and Mr Helmets about correct helmet fitment

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Oct/091016arai.htm



Craig Browne
Dictator
Sydney Knights
maniac_yzf_biker@...
0415 882733
http://www.sydneyknights.com
Doin it hard n fast in the dark

Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

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"Watch out McCoy, this one looks like he'll try a runner".

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-----Original Message-----
From: Lynn Muir
Sent: Thursday, 16 October 2008 1:00 AM
To: Guy Stanford; MCCdelegates
Subject: [Delegates] Last Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride - next Sunday

Dear Delegates

All good things must come to an end - maybe!
We want all Clubs to know that WIMA will not be running any more Pink
Ribbon Rides.  Next Sunday will be our last ride.  It has taken over our
lives and we now want to spend more time on our Club.

A couple of years ago an attempt to expand the Pink Ribbon Ride
committee didn't work.  As much as they wanted to, work commitments and
other reasons meant most of those people couldn't continue on the
committee.

This time we are asking for expressions of interest from Clubs only.  If
we get any offers we will organise a meeting of reps from those Clubs
just to pass on what information we have eg about  major sponsors and
supporters, the website, the bank account, etc.  They can then decide if
they want to make the commitment.  We think a Club will be a better
option because members will be more easily replaced if circumstances
change and someone can't continue.  Insurance cover to indemnify the
volunteer organisers is also a good idea.

If no Club comes forward, or is willing to take it on after the meeting,
we will have to shut up shop.  Let's make it a good one for the sake of
the cause we are all supporting.

Don't forget Lord Animal will be our celebrity ribbon cutter.

Regards
Lynn Muir & Marg Parker
WIMA
PRR Committee

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Track Day at Eastern Creek on Sat, 11th Oct  was, as always, a blast -
we had a small group and we all seemed to enjoy burning the rubber on
the tyres without mishap or incident - perfect weather helped and Andre
you were missed but with a good reason.  Always nice to see the Bikers
Anon banner flying too.

Sunday, 12th Oct was our learner bike ride through the Nasho to
Stanwell Park - again a small group with one irish learner who actually
learned quite a lot on the day - the soccer match never really
eventuated but the weather was perfect and the company good. - Suzuki
reigns yet again.

Sue Sprig

http://www.bikersanon.com/

--- In bikers_anon@..., "s.theakstone"
<s.theakstone@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> Do we have a ride calendar on the site somewhere?
>
> Also any rides planned for this weekend 18 / 19 October?
>
> Thanks
>

Hi Folks,

Do we have a ride calendar on the site somewhere?

Also any rides planned for this weekend 18 / 19 October?

Thanks

Just what I do too, Ross.
I also get out the BIG BLACK TEXTA and write on their bill - "When are you
going to get a tag that suits motorbikes".
I don't always get a bill either  - reckon I pay approx 70% of time- so I'm
going to keep on keeping on doing it.
Ian

   _____

From: bikers_anon@... [mailto:bikers_anon@...]
On Behalf Of Ross Proctor
Sent: Sunday, 12 October 2008 5:21 PM
To: Chris Turner; bikers_anon@...
Subject: Re: [bikers_anon] FW: [Delegates] Harbour Bridge Cash Booths

I don't have a tag, I just ride through and wait for the bill. Once it
arrives I fill in my mates e-tag details fax it from work and give him the
cash. Only have to pay the regular toll and I have the satisfaction of
knowing it probably cost the toll operater more in admin and postage than
the amount of the toll!!!

Ross





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I don't have a tag, I just ride through and wait for the bill. Once it arrives I
fill in my mates e-tag details fax it from work and give him the cash. Only have
to pay the regular toll and I have the satisfaction of knowing it probably cost
the toll operater more in admin and postage than the amount of the toll!!!
 
Ross

 


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From: Chris Turner <christ@...>
To: bikers_anon@...
Sent: Friday, 10 October, 2008 1:59:05 PM
Subject: [bikers_anon] FW: [Delegates] Harbour Bridge Cash Booths




____________ _________ _________ __

From: delegates-bounces@ lists.mccofnsw. org.au
[mailto:delegates-bounces@ lists.mccofnsw. org.au] On Behalf Of Guy
Stanford
Sent: Friday, 10 October 2008 1:51 PM
To: MCC-Delegates
Subject: [Delegates] Harbour Bridge Cash Booths

Removal of Harbour Bridge Cash Booths

What does it mean to a rider?
The choice of paying cash is to be removed.

The casual user of toll roads who has no E-Tag, will be charged
administration fees on top of the toll.
(the Harbour Tunnel is already cashless and expensive for the casual
user - fees will be the same as the Tunnel)

Many motorists and riders have no requirement for an E-Tag account
because they don't use toll roads very much at all.
Some simply avoid toll roads, others live in places where their commute
to work does not use toll roads. Others live out of town and only visit
Sydney occasionally.
Many riders have become so exasperated by fail-to-read Toll Notices,
they now avoid toll roads.

If the RTA succeeds in removing cashless booths, you are being bullied
into REQUIRING an E-Tag account, with all it's fees and free loan for
tolls in advance, deducted from your credit card. i.e. you are required
to lend money to the toll road operator for the tolls you MIGHT use.

The alternative provided by RTA is a mess, it's called an E-Toll Pass,
requiring you to give your credit card details to the RTA

A Harbour Bridge crossing will then cost you $5.25 instead of $3.00 as
long as you can pay this on-line
Without internet access, or without a credit card, a single trip over
the Harbour Bridge will cost you $9.25

This does not help you want to use any other toll roads in Sydney - it
ONLY works on the Harbour Bridge or Harbour Tunnel

Separate arrangements must be made to use EACH OF the Cross City Tunnel,
the Lane Cove Tunnel & M7

If you obtain an RTA E-Tag, you are liable for a Merchant Service fee
for use of your credit card (T&C Clause 3 (h) ), as well as any
administration fees the RTA chooses to levy against your account (Clause
2(a) and 2(b) ) This is in addition to the free loan in the form of your
"Deposit Account"

(100,000 E-tags at "minimum balance" means $2 million in the money
market, earning interest for the deposit holder)
e.g http://www.ubank. com.au/termDepos it/index. html will give 8.5% for 3
months (advertised through www.money.com. au)

The system of E-tolls has been made so complex, expensive and
inconvenient, that E-tags become attractive as the lesser evil, despite
the problems for riders.

http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ usingroads/ etoll/pass/ index.html
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ usingroads/ etoll/pass/ index.html>

Fees and charges for using an E-Toll pass

The following charges (plus the tolls) will apply for the registration
and use of an RTA E-Toll pass. For toll information, click here
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ usingroads/ motorwaysandtoll ing/toll_ charges.h
tml>

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<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> Pass registration fee
(non-refundable) online at myRTA.com
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> $1.50
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<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> Pass registration fee
(non-refundable) at motor registries or by calling 131 865
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
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<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> Video processing fee
(per trip) <http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
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<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> Statement/tax invoice
postage or fax fee <http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> $2.20
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<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> Statement/tax invoice
email fee <http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
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<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> Replacement
statement/tax invoice postage or fax fee
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<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> Dishonour fee (no funds
after multiple attempts)
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<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif>
<http://www.rta. nsw.gov.au/ images/spacer. gif> $11.00
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* All charges and fees include GST

Some riders choose to use an E-tag, yet fail-to-read Notices continue to
create an administrative nightmare for many.
The new E-tag holder works on some bikes, but not many
(my sportsbike has nowhere to mount it on the handlebars, as they turn
in slots in the fairing. The magnet is strong enough to wipe out credit
cards, but won't stick to the plastic fuel tank or anywhere else up
front)


Riders are not the only ones who oppose removal of cash booths
Non-Sydney residents
Pensioners
Toll collectors



Here's yesterday's stories on the strike by toll collectors
http://www.theaustr alian.news. com.au/story/ 0,25197,24469262 -26103,00. htm
l
OR
http://tinyurl. com/4mw5dp

http://www.abc. net.au/news/ stories/2008/ 10/09/2385954. htm
OR
http://tinyurl. com/3nlq5n

http://www.smh. com.au/news/ national/ toll-booth- operators- strike-all- day/
2008/10/09/12231454 90287.html
OR
http://tinyurl. com/53hdzd

http://www.news. com.au/dailytele graph/story/ 0,22049,24469262 -29277,00. ht
ml
OR
http://tinyurl. com/4hch6d

http://www.news. com.au/dailytele graph/story/ 0,22049,24469407 -29277,00. ht
ml
OR
http://tinyurl. com/4b2kma

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Congratualtions Andre & Rachael.....  Job well done.

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Kias Arlen Tomlinson, born 5:09pm 9/10/08 at 6lb9 (2.9kg). Mum, dad and new
baby all doing well.



Andre

:-) (smiling dad)





   _____

From: ba_comm@... [mailto:ba_comm@...] On
Behalf Of joystick@...
Sent: Thursday, 9 October 2008 12:20 PM
To: ba_comm@...
Subject: [ba_comm] Dad dad mum mum



Today is our son's birthday. Wish us luck. See you all soon.

Andre & Rachael





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________________________________

From: delegates-bounces@...
[mailto:delegates-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Guy
Stanford
Sent: Friday, 10 October 2008 1:51 PM
To: MCC-Delegates
Subject: [Delegates] Harbour Bridge Cash Booths



Removal of Harbour Bridge Cash Booths

What does it mean to a rider?
The choice of paying cash is to be removed.

The casual user of toll roads who has no E-Tag, will be charged
administration fees on top of the toll.
(the Harbour Tunnel is already cashless and expensive for the casual
user - fees will be the same as the Tunnel)



Many motorists and riders have no requirement for an E-Tag account
because they don't use toll roads very much at all.
Some simply avoid toll roads, others live in places where their commute
to work does not use toll roads. Others live out of town and only visit
Sydney occasionally.
Many riders have become so exasperated by fail-to-read Toll Notices,
they now avoid toll roads.

If the RTA succeeds in removing cashless booths, you are being bullied
into REQUIRING an E-Tag account, with all it's fees and free loan for
tolls in advance, deducted from your credit card. i.e. you are required
to lend money to the toll road operator for the tolls you MIGHT use.

The alternative provided by RTA is a mess, it's called an E-Toll Pass,
requiring you to give your credit card details to the RTA

A Harbour Bridge crossing will then cost you $5.25 instead of $3.00 as
long as you can pay this on-line
Without internet access, or without a credit card, a single trip over
the Harbour Bridge will cost you $9.25

This does not help you want to use any other toll roads in Sydney - it
ONLY works on the Harbour Bridge or Harbour Tunnel

Separate arrangements must be made to use EACH OF the Cross City Tunnel,
the Lane Cove Tunnel & M7

If you obtain an RTA E-Tag, you are liable for a Merchant Service fee
for use of your credit card (T&C Clause 3 (h) ), as well as any
administration fees the RTA chooses to levy against your account (Clause
2(a) and 2(b) ) This is in addition to the free loan in the form of your
"Deposit Account"

(100,000 E-tags at "minimum balance" means $2 million in the money
market, earning interest for the deposit holder)
e.g http://www.ubank.com.au/termDeposit/index.html will give 8.5% for 3
months (advertised through www.money.com.au)



The system of E-tolls has been made so complex, expensive and
inconvenient, that E-tags become attractive as the lesser evil, despite
the problems for riders.




http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/etoll/pass/index.html
<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/etoll/pass/index.html>


Fees and charges for using an E-Toll pass


The following charges (plus the tolls) will apply for the registration
and use of an RTA E-Toll pass. For toll information, click here
<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/usingroads/motorwaysandtolling/toll_charges.h
tml>

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  <http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>
<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  Pass registration fee
(non-refundable) online at myRTA.com
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<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  $1.50
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<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  Pass registration fee
(non-refundable) at motor registries or by calling 131 865
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<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  Video processing fee
(per trip)   <http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>
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<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  $0.75
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  <http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>
<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  Statement/tax invoice
postage or fax fee   <http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>
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<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  $2.20
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email fee   <http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>
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<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  Replacement
statement/tax invoice postage or fax fee
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<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  $5.50
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<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  Dishonour fee (no funds
after multiple attempts)
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<http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/images/spacer.gif>  $11.00
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* All charges and fees include GST


Some riders choose to use an E-tag, yet fail-to-read Notices continue to
create an administrative nightmare for many.
The new E-tag holder works on some bikes, but not many
(my sportsbike has nowhere to mount it on the handlebars, as they turn
in slots in the fairing. The magnet is strong enough to wipe out credit
cards, but won't stick to the plastic fuel tank or anywhere else up
front)


Riders are not the only ones who oppose removal of cash booths
Non-Sydney residents
Pensioners
Toll collectors



Here's yesterday's stories on the strike by toll collectors
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24469262-26103,00.htm
l
OR
http://tinyurl.com/4mw5dp

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/10/09/2385954.htm
OR
http://tinyurl.com/3nlq5n

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/toll-booth-operators-strike-all-day/
2008/10/09/1223145490287.html
OR
http://tinyurl.com/53hdzd

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,24469262-29277,00.ht
ml
OR
http://tinyurl.com/4hch6d

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,24469407-29277,00.ht
ml
OR
http://tinyurl.com/4b2kma



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Hi guys, just got mine from the RTA in Elizabeth Street (near Central).
They said they knew nothing about it until a couple of days ago when
the box arrived! So by the sounds of it there's still some floating
around! See you all on the road:)

Hi folks,



Kudos where kudos is due .



After talking with RTA late last week about the E-Tag pouches only to be
told that they had run out I was not holding my breath.



Imagine my surprise when I arrived home yesterday to find a post pack on the
doorstep containing a Toll Rider pouch with handlebar mounting bracket!  The
sender was shown as "E-Toll Business Ops" so it seems there are some left.



As a shameless plug for the product, it appears to be really well made and
the magnet is a feisty sucker so it should stick like the proverbial.  A
little elastic strap that retains the zip-pull to stop it bouncing around
and damaging paintwork is a nice touch - designed by bikers I'd suggest.
I'd consider it to be spray resistant but probably not up to a downpour
(though there's nothing to stop you putting the e-tag in a zip-lock bag or
wrapping it in cling-wrap before putting it in the pouch).  It's a really
snug fit for the original RTA tag but if you huff and puff you can get the
zip to close.  Shouldn't be a problem for the newer, slimmer tags.



You can buy them from the manufacturer for about $45 but the RTA may still
have some so go for it if you are interested!



Cheers,



Peter



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From: bikers_anon@... [mailto:bikers_anon@...]
On Behalf Of Chris Turner
Sent: Thursday, 2 October 2008 5:32 PM
To: bikers_anon@...
Subject: [bikers_anon] Motorcycle E-Tags



From: mccofnsw.org.au <mailto:s@....
<mailto:s%40lists.mccofnsw.org.au> org.au> On Behalf Of
Noel O'Kell
Sent: Thursday, 2 October 2008 5:14 PM
To: 'MCC-Delegates'
Subject: Motorcycle E-Tags

Hi all,

I received a Fax from the RTA advising that the RTA is Providing
Motorcycle Riders with Free Pouches to carry Electronic Tollway tags. An
RTA Spokes Person said tag detection had been a problem for motorcycle
riders who had difficulties finding ways to mount them so they could be
read. The Pouch - which is similar to a mobile phone cover is attached
by a magnet to a clamp fitted to the handlebars. The RTA has bought
2500 of the pouches which are being made available free to motorcyclists
who hold Toll Tags. People with the larger E-Way toll tags can get a
pouch free of charge from E-Way.

The Toll Rider tag Pouches are being distributed at the nine motor
registries that sell periodic motorcycle toll passes, Bondi Junction,
Chatswood, Frenchs Forest, Manly, Maroubra, North Sydney and Wynard City
South (Surry Hills) Motorcyclists can also order the Tag Pouches at the
RTA Call Center on 131865

See ya
Noel

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EWAY has the bike pouches, I have had mine now for about a month. They offer
two typs of holders and the
tag itself is about a third the  size of a car tag.

The two pouches are  1. is an arm band with a velcro strap and the second is
like a small purse with a super magent installed
this then can sit on your tank.

They also gave me a brackit if you want to fit it to the handle bar and the
purse would stick to that.

If you just wanted one it was free otherwise I had to pay 15 bucks to get
the other type as well

Pretty good actually

Rob



On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 6:37 PM, urbanoyster <urbanoyster@...> wrote:

>   As I live near none of the listed motor registries, I rang 131865,
> and of course they had no idea what I was talking about. Though the
> operator did take my details and said something about sending me an
> email. I'm not holding my breath.
>
> Good one RTA
>
> --- In bikers_anon@... <bikers_anon%40yahoogroups.com.au>,
> "Chris Turner" <christ@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > From: mccofnsw.org.au
<mailto:s@...<s%40lists.mccofnsw.org.au>>
> On Behalf Of
> > Noel O'Kell
> > Sent: Thursday, 2 October 2008 5:14 PM
> > To: 'MCC-Delegates'
> > Subject: Motorcycle E-Tags
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I received a Fax from the RTA advising that the RTA is Providing
> > Motorcycle Riders with Free Pouches to carry Electronic Tollway
> tags. An
> > RTA Spokes Person said tag detection had been a problem for
> motorcycle
> > riders who had difficulties finding ways to mount them so they
> could be
> > read. The Pouch - which is similar to a mobile phone cover is
> attached
> > by a magnet to a clamp fitted to the handlebars. The RTA has bought
> > 2500 of the pouches which are being made available free to
> motorcyclists
> > who hold Toll Tags. People with the larger E-Way toll tags can get
> a
> > pouch free of charge from E-Way.
> >
> > The Toll Rider tag Pouches are being distributed at the nine motor
> > registries that sell periodic motorcycle toll passes, Bondi
> Junction,
> > Chatswood, Frenchs Forest, Manly, Maroubra, North Sydney and Wynard
> City
> > South (Surry Hills) Motorcyclists can also order the Tag Pouches at
> the
> > RTA Call Center on 131865
> >
> > See ya
> > Noel
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I had slightly better luck in that the RTA person that I spoke to actually
knew of the tag pouches.  Unfortunately she also said that there were none
left but could provide me with the contact details for the company that
makes them (and sells them for $40).



Despite reading the papers regularly, listening to the news, sitting on a
few bike forums, and scouring the RTA�s own website, this email from MCC was
the first that I�d heard of the �availability� of tags yet they were all
gone by 9:30am Friday �..



They took my details too and said they�d follow up �.



Cheers,



Peter



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From: bikers_anon@... [mailto:bikers_anon@...]
On Behalf Of urbanoyster
Sent: Friday, 3 October 2008 6:37 PM
To: bikers_anon@...
Subject: [bikers_anon] Re: Motorcycle E-Tags



As I live near none of the listed motor registries, I rang 131865,
and of course they had no idea what I was talking about. Though the
operator did take my details and said something about sending me an
email. I'm not holding my breath.

Good one RTA

--- In bikers_anon@ <mailto:bikers_anon%40yahoogroups.com.au>
yahoogroups.com.au, "Chris Turner" <christ@...>
wrote:
>
> From: mccofnsw.org.au <mailto:s@....
<mailto:s%40lists.mccofnsw.org.au> org.au> On Behalf Of
> Noel O'Kell
> Sent: Thursday, 2 October 2008 5:14 PM
> To: 'MCC-Delegates'
> Subject: Motorcycle E-Tags
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I received a Fax from the RTA advising that the RTA is Providing
> Motorcycle Riders with Free Pouches to carry Electronic Tollway
tags. An
> RTA Spokes Person said tag detection had been a problem for
motorcycle
> riders who had difficulties finding ways to mount them so they
could be
> read. The Pouch - which is similar to a mobile phone cover is
attached
> by a magnet to a clamp fitted to the handlebars. The RTA has bought
> 2500 of the pouches which are being made available free to
motorcyclists
> who hold Toll Tags. People with the larger E-Way toll tags can get
a
> pouch free of charge from E-Way.
>
> The Toll Rider tag Pouches are being distributed at the nine motor
> registries that sell periodic motorcycle toll passes, Bondi
Junction,
> Chatswood, Frenchs Forest, Manly, Maroubra, North Sydney and Wynard
City
> South (Surry Hills) Motorcyclists can also order the Tag Pouches at
the
> RTA Call Center on 131865
>
> See ya
> Noel
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As I live near none of the listed motor registries, I rang 131865,
and of course they had no idea what I was talking about. Though the
operator did take my details and said something about sending me an
email. I'm not holding my breath.

Good one RTA

--- In bikers_anon@..., "Chris Turner" <christ@...>
wrote:
>
> From: mccofnsw.org.au <mailto:s@...>  On Behalf Of
> Noel O'Kell
> Sent: Thursday, 2 October 2008 5:14 PM
> To: 'MCC-Delegates'
> Subject: Motorcycle E-Tags
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I received a Fax from the RTA advising that the RTA is Providing
> Motorcycle Riders with Free Pouches to carry Electronic Tollway
tags. An
> RTA Spokes Person said tag detection had been a problem for
motorcycle
> riders who had difficulties finding ways to mount them so they
could be
> read.  The Pouch - which is similar to a mobile phone cover is
attached
> by a magnet to a clamp fitted to the handlebars.  The RTA has bought
> 2500 of the pouches which are being made available free to
motorcyclists
> who hold Toll Tags.  People with the larger E-Way toll tags can get
a
> pouch free of charge from E-Way.
>
> The Toll Rider tag Pouches are being distributed at the nine motor
> registries that sell periodic motorcycle toll passes, Bondi
Junction,
> Chatswood, Frenchs Forest, Manly, Maroubra, North Sydney and Wynard
City
> South (Surry Hills) Motorcyclists can also order the Tag Pouches at
the
> RTA Call Center on 131865
>
> See ya
> Noel
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From: mccofnsw.org.au <mailto:s@...>  On Behalf Of
Noel O'Kell
Sent: Thursday, 2 October 2008 5:14 PM
To: 'MCC-Delegates'
Subject: Motorcycle E-Tags


Hi all,

I received a Fax from the RTA advising that the RTA is Providing
Motorcycle Riders with Free Pouches to carry Electronic Tollway tags. An
RTA Spokes Person said tag detection had been a problem for motorcycle
riders who had difficulties finding ways to mount them so they could be
read.  The Pouch - which is similar to a mobile phone cover is attached
by a magnet to a clamp fitted to the handlebars.  The RTA has bought
2500 of the pouches which are being made available free to motorcyclists
who hold Toll Tags.  People with the larger E-Way toll tags can get a
pouch free of charge from E-Way.

The Toll Rider tag Pouches are being distributed at the nine motor
registries that sell periodic motorcycle toll passes, Bondi Junction,
Chatswood, Frenchs Forest, Manly, Maroubra, North Sydney and Wynard City
South (Surry Hills) Motorcyclists can also order the Tag Pouches at the
RTA Call Center on 131865

See ya
Noel

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UPDATE.....  Rego runs out on 12th October so its either make into a
trackie or re-register for another year..... $9000 FIRM with 10 days
rego..

This isn't just the "limited" edition cosmetic paint-over of a standard
blade.......

Phil (0418 464 522) (in the Shire)

Honda Fireblade Oct 2005 Registered
Rego till 12th Oct 2008
Power Commander PC3
BMC Race Filters
Yoshi RS5 Carbon Fibre end can
PAIR and Intake Flapper Mods
Modified Intake duct
Vortex Clip-ons
Vortex (copy) Rear sets
Gilles Chain-Adjusters
Double bubble screen
Pazzo Shorty levers
Swinging arm spools
Fender Eliminator
Luigi carbon fibre look seat cover
Rear “wave”  rotor
Stainless Steel Braided lines (front and rear)
Aluminium miniature rear brake reservoir
06 Model Front Rotors (larger diameter and lighter than 05 model)
Indegrated rear light (indicators built in)
Carbon fibre look mirrors...
Ventura Rack
All Standard parts thrown in...
30% worn Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tyres or 1000kms old Bridgy BT015's if
preffered !!1
Fully serviced log book. Just did the (56k service 2 weeks ago)
55,000kms

Gearing = +2 on the rear...std 16t on front (but have a 15T as well)...
plus Speedo Healer to give 100% speedo accuracy.

$9000.......
Oggy (Pommie on another Honda)


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Ventura Rack and bag Gixxer 750 k6/7.Black Sheepy Hollow seat covers
for same make an offer.Dri Rider Racer X Jacket,Leather Dianese
Beezulbuu (Red Black),Icon pants size 38 camo,Collins 2 piece race suit
full armour and sliders (Black) all open to offers.All clothing in
great condition suit 180 cms 100kg(ive been on lite and easy) can
deliver Sydney radius.,,Call Chris 0413255969 Thanks

Hi Kelly,



There is a great deal of debate around this question. Opinions differ
enormously on who is a good mechanic, and who is a bad one and you'll find
that most of the concerns are based on subjective opinion rather than hard
evidence.



My suggestion is that you select your service mechanic based on price &
location.  i.e. Don't choose the cheapest.



Once you have done that, make a list of things you want done to the bike
which might be above the normal service items for that service interval.
Things like tighten frame bolts, lube throttle control, replace brake fluid,
replace coolant, install turbo charger, blah blah, then check each item off
at the time you collect the bike. To do this effectively it is a good idea
to ask a bike-nut mate to have a look at the bike and tell you what you are
likely going to get stung for (e.g. replace sprockets and chain, or tyres
need replacement) BEFORE you take it in for the service.  That way you are
less likely to get a nasty surprise when the mechanic starts inspecting the
bike...



Don't bother asking any of the BA guys to do a pre-inspection for you. None
of them have any idea what the hell they are talking about.

<smile>









Regards,

Mike



BA Merchandising Officer

07 R1







PS: i get my bike serviced at Northside Motorcycles, but that doesn't mean
that they are any better or worse than any other place.







From: bikers_anon@... [mailto:bikers_anon@...]
On Behalf Of Kelly
Sent: Wednesday, 1 October 2008 8:28 AM
To: bikers_anon@...
Subject: [bikers_anon] Reliable, reputable & reasonable mechanic



Hi guys, I've had my L's since May & my bike since July? I think? and
want to get a service done before rego's due November. Can anyone
recommend a reliable, reputable & reasonably priced mechanic? Somewhere
around the Parramatta area would be ideal but Sydney City or even
Kensington area would suffice. See you all on the road:)





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hi peoples,

I intended going on the Snowy Ride again this year.

http://www.snowyride.com.au

If anyone is interested in going and hasn't yet booked their
accomodation, or alternatively is looking for someone to fill bed, I'd
be pleased to arrange something.

Cheers

Dave Mallyon

Hi guys, I've had my L's since May & my bike since July? I think? and
want to get a service done before rego's due November. Can anyone
recommend a reliable, reputable & reasonably priced mechanic? Somewhere
around the Parramatta area would be ideal but Sydney City or even
Kensington area would suffice. See you all on the road:)