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jmck

Join date: 09-13-11

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Ride a Vstar 1100 everyday rain, hail, or shine, alright maybe not in the hail

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Lane Splitting/Filtering
I do not lane split but filtering I do nearly every day, if the gap is wide enough and your speed is senseable I can't see a problem with it, in eurou
Oil - And The Dangerous Consequences
as a returned rider, I think the roads are much cleaner, of oil these days than 20 years ago, weather its due to regulation or not cars are generally
It’s Too Hot For Protective Clothing ?
the one that really get me are the scooter riders, that wear thongs and zero protective clothing. idiots.
New Back Tyre: A Very Slippery Experience
steve has it right who would wipe a tyre with acetone? and most manufacuters do recomend 100 mile runing in. I keep the bike fairly upright and am ver

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    • Mar
      27

      Fatal Motorcycle Crash

      Unfortunately a 49 year old male lost his life after a motorcycle crash on Mount Samsonvale Road on the 25th March 2012.  Initial reports are that the motorycle lost control and travelled into the path of another vehicle.  Please everyone ride safely and remember that the Fatal 4 Speed, Drink Driving, Fatigue and Wearing of [...]


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    • Mar
      27

      When Lane Spilitting Goes Wrong

      This is a story from Brazil.  The reaction from the driver is totally unjustified, however I would suggest the rider should not have kicked the car in the first place. 
      http://www.2oceansvibe.com/2012/03/26/violent-road-rage-caught-on-camera-in-brazil-video/

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    • Mar
      15

      Gold Coast City Council SMART Dates

      Please be advised of the Gold Coast City Council SMART rider training dates for 2012.  We encourage all riders regardless of experience to attend one of these days.
      2012 dates

      March 17 and 18
      April 14 and 15, 21 and 22
      May 19 and 20, 26 and 27
      June 2 and 3, 23 and 24
      July 7 and 8, 21 and [...]


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