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  • Sep
    03

    A Perfect Example Of How Not To Ride

    A motorcyclist who was photographed on a freeway with a barbecue strapped to his body has hit a snag. A magistrate has described Michael Wiles' behaviour as ridiculous and fined him $800 for careless riding.
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  • Sep
    01

    "Here For Life" Website

    Have you checked out the new "Here For Life" website? Not only does it have the familiar Share Your Story section, but some very useful content for motorcycle riders.
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  • Aug
    16

    Double White Lines - Why Take The Risk?

    What is wrong with a section of the motorcycle community that they need to put themselves and other road users at risk? Yesterday two of us rode from the Gold Coast out to Boonah. Perfect weather, good roads, sweeping bends - in other words a perfect ride but someone always has to spoil it!
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• Comments

  • Found a few faults in the bike info already though !
    

    Paul W on “Here For Life” Website (2)

  • Well the tube rego holder has been sorted and new rego stickers carry a warning about them apparently..
    

    Paul W on Number Plates - What’s Legal? (4)

  • Brilliant initiative ! Good work…
    

    Paul W on “Here For Life” Website (2)

   

• Reviews

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    Product Review: The Scala Rider G4

    I've recently been testing the latest offering from Cardo Systems, the Scala Rider G4. The company has a reputation for producing quality products, so the chance to test the latest in wireless communications was one not to pass up.
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    Review-Arlen Ness Kangaroo Skin Leather Suit

    An Arlen Ness set of leathers can have you jumping out of your skin!! Read what bkr50 thinks about the leathers that Troy Bayliss chooses.
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    Protect Your Ankles - Alpinestars SMX-R Boots

    Davo takes a look at one of the areas of riding gear that a lot of people tend to overlook - what have you got on your feet? And in the process gives us his personal insights into the Alpinestars SMX-R boot.
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