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Old 07-05-2004, 12:56 AM
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Only those who dont ride a bike will be surprised.....
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Old 07-05-2004, 7:13 AM
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It's about time the truth came out
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Old 07-05-2004, 8:32 AM
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hear hear!!!
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Old 07-06-2004, 5:28 AM
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Damn it beat me to te punch!!!

Hokoyo are you on the Netrider or MRAA mailing lists at all? Or you just found it in the paper?
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Old 07-06-2004, 5:37 AM
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Too slow doode, Were you gonna link it for us
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Old 07-06-2004, 5:40 AM
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Damn it beat me to te punch!!!

Hokoyo are you on the Netrider or MRAA mailing lists at all? Or you just found it in the paper?
Doh, sorry didn't see the links in your post
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Old 07-06-2004, 5:41 AM
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How long's it taken for this to come out???? It's aboot time
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Old 07-06-2004, 8:05 AM
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That news is all well and good, but it doesn't make you any less dead.

Personally, I see no victory in that headline . . .
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Old 07-06-2004, 8:24 AM
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That news is all well and good, but it doesn't make you any less dead.

Personally, I see no victory in that headline . . .
I agree that its no victory but think its a step in the right direction to let people understand that bikes aren't as bad as they think. To many people think bikes and right away see images of old hells angels movies (at least thats the impression I have been getting over the past 2 seasons since I started riding)

Dangerous they are but then again so is a car in the wrong hands
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Old 07-06-2004, 8:43 AM
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I notice it is not The Age printing this story...

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Old 07-06-2004, 9:48 PM
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I noticed that when I went to Houston. That if you ride a bike there, they think you're a "bikey" right away. But not down here. Bikes are sweet downhere
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Old 07-07-2004, 12:20 AM
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As i said before this is not news to any bike rider, it is just the police and road authorities are in denial.

It is far easier to blame speed which also maintains revenue, and of course the dead dont defend themselves.......

What about that do gooder bland faced government funded fool who wants to stop P platters aged under 25 from driving after 9pm!

The problem with this age group is testosterone, lack of skill / judgment and alcohol. Training and maybe a kw graded licencing system such as for motorbikes would stop a lot of accidents and Darwinism would sort out the rest.

I know if i had access to a V8 when i first got my licence i doubt if i would be here today......
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Old 07-07-2004, 2:48 AM
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You forget that it's our god given right to drive the biggest fastest car you can, as soon as you can. Hahaha They won't do that coz it'll lose them votes.
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That news is all well and good, but it doesn't make you any less dead.

Personally, I see no victory in that headline . . .

It's a big bonus for us down here cause for example , last year they stuck an extra $50 on every bike registration every year because of the accident rate of bikes. Now that $50 for each bike should be distributed to every car as well.
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It's a big bonus for us down here cause for example , last year they stuck an extra $50 on every bike registration every year because of the accident rate of bikes. Now that $50 for each bike should be distributed to every car as well.
Seems only fair, I'm still waiting to see what I get out of my $50, so fair I have got a website http://www.spokes.com.au, a peice of sandpaper (to illustrate the effect of bare skin on the road, as if I did already have a more dramatic lesson under my belt) and a MB safety video which I already had and now have 3 copies (given one away so far). I'm waiting for them actually do something effective though.

I'd be interested to see what the drivers do when they are faced with an extra $50 on thier rego, they might become a little more warry of Riders if they have to start paying for our safety.
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Old 07-07-2004, 8:52 AM
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It's a big bonus for us down here cause for example , last year they stuck an extra $50 on every bike registration every year because of the accident rate of bikes. Now that $50 for each bike should be distributed to every car as well.
Well, I guess that's a viable reason to give a rat's arse about what the article says, I'll grant you.
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Old 07-07-2004, 3:19 PM
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We have no fault insurance. Doesn't matter who does it, you're still screwed.
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