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September 16, 2009 10:47am

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this is scary and they say cyclists should be licensed, how many drivers out there are unlicensed?:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/16/2687127.htm

pain is temporary, quitting is forever

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September 16, 2009 12:01pm

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this is scary and they say cyclists should be licensed, how many drivers out there are unlicensed?:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/16/2687127.htm

Fifty years and never come to the police attention for committing even the most minor of traffic offences, its not him I am scared of, its the ones with bad attitudes that scare me.

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September 16, 2009 12:17pm

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Quote: ozynigma

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this is scary and they say cyclists should be licensed, how many drivers out there are unlicensed?:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/16/2687127.htm

Fifty years and never come to the police attention for committing even the most minor of traffic offences, its not him I am scared of, its the ones with bad attitudes that scare me.

He may be quite a good driver even though he slipped through a stop sign. He is 67 & I've seen a lot worse than that. People with licences vary from considerate & careful to just completely stupid.

On another note, my brother in law was teaching my niece to drive last week & she panicked so he yanked the steering wheel & they totaled her sisters car into a power pole. Now there's a good start to her driving career.

Stop your b#tchin

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September 16, 2009 12:22pm

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Id take an unlicenced 67 year old with a good record over a licensed 16y/o in a commodore anyday. Goes to show, licensing and registration arent the be-all-and-end-all. The motorists push to get bikes registered/licensed is to go with their own sense of entitledment to the road.

29er - Thats right, 3 inches bigger than yours.

Shrek !!!

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September 16, 2009 01:27pm Updated 16-09-2009 05:51 pm by Moderator

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Well I wanted to say yesterday it won't be us getting picked on for a few weeks.. and here it is..

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26078512-3102,00.html

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September 16, 2009 02:06pm

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I don't thinks its so bad have a zero limit, personally as a non drinker I would be happy with a total 0% limit on all motor vehicle drivers.

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September 16, 2009 02:38pm

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I don't thinks its so bad have a zero limit, personally as a non drinker I would be happy with a total 0% limit on all motor vehicle drivers.

I enjoy my beverages but I am with you on the 0%, just don't do it!!!!!!! Having a 0.5% limit seems as though it tempts fate which may lead to a bad situation. They have 0% for professional drivers, why not everyone.

It seems these types of stories never tell the whole story though. They talk about soaring numbers and 22% of deaths but then don't show the link to alcohol. Are we to assume that the majority of the motorcycle drivers involved had alcohol in there systems? Also I like the jab at the drivers who cover the number plate when passing a speed camera. I bet you there are heaps of non motobike drivers who would love to do that all the time too.

Shrek !!!

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September 16, 2009 02:39pm Updated 16-09-2009 02:43 pm by Shrek !!!

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Yep but that will never happen..

If I ride with people abnd they drink more than one at lunch, I don't ride with them again.. I don't ride if I've had a drink.

That said, where does the line gt drawn.. more pedestrians are injured walking drunk too.. I like the concept that becuase car and bike accident = bad outcome.. then we should regulate the bike more.

This is all kinda off topic and kinda on.. it's the same on pushbikes.. we get hit more and more then we'll need to be more regulated.. the cagers cannont possibly be as mush at fault.. so cycles should have MORE gear,, read Ninja Turtle suits, and rego and zero BAC. that way .. oh hell I don't know..

Oh and covering the number plate..

I'll let you sit on my bike, you twist the throttle open and reach back to cover the number plate with your hand sitting with the bike on a stand.. see if you can get there.. let alone keep control of the bike... I've heard of people bending tir foot back to do it.. but I can't even do it that way..

what a crock..

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September 16, 2009 02:43pm

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Well, motorcycles account for 4.5% of the electorate but 22% of the road toll. Sounds like smart politics to me. Its only a 4 year experiment anyway.

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September 16, 2009 03:08pm

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I wouldn't care if the limit was 0% for walking.

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September 16, 2009 03:33pm

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I wouldn't care if the limit was 0% for walking.

How would you get to the taxi rank?!

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September 16, 2009 03:37pm Updated 16-09-2009 03:39 pm by ZepinAtor

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I wouldn't care if the limit was 0% for walking.

For a second there I thought you'd written w#nking which by the way kiddies you shouldn't do while driving. Have someone else do it for you OK.

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September 16, 2009 04:00pm

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Quote: x3n0

Quote: Mad Aussie

I wouldn't care if the limit was 0% for walking.

How would you get to the taxi rank?!

Ride a bike.

JimR: I am unstoppable, don't even try to stop me.

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September 16, 2009 05:04pm

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A few secs of hang time = a breath of fresh air.

And you expect anybody to take you seriuosly with a sig like that? (As if we did before, but that just seals it).

Note to self: Eat more concrete.

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September 16, 2009 07:36pm

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Well, suprise suprise.

Was taken out on the way home by a silver mercedes sedan (didnt get the rego). Looked like the current series, and he'll have scratches down the left hand side of his car from me. Prick just got impatient, pushed up next to me, then literally pushed me into the gutter. Luckily just a blown front tyre and front rim scratched up, sti lever scratched up etc. Landed on my hip and shoulder, and theyre gonna be sore tomorrow.

Driver didnt stop - and for that matter, neither did any other driver.

If anyone see's a scratched up silver merc, PM me a rego, and Ill send the lads 'round.

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September 16, 2009 07:39pm Updated 16-09-2009 07:40 pm by Kenzo

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@ Toenails: You know what I'm talking about

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September 16, 2009 08:00pm

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Ky, give us a hint.. where were you and going which way? and where should the scratches be? Glad you don't have serious injuries..

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September 16, 2009 08:05pm

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Gailey Rd just after the St Lucia turnoff (Sir Fred Schonnell Drv). He'll have scratches from his rear leftside passenger door to the boot.

Cheers.

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September 16, 2009 08:41pm

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Gailey Rd just after the St Lucia turnoff (Sir Fred Schonnell Drv). He'll have scratches from his rear leftside passenger door to the boot.

Cheers.

Man, i'm almost glad to be off the bike at the moment (well not really), that sucks big time, good that you walked away with minor injuries.

About what time of day?

Possibly a regular driver of the area so someone might be able to see the #$#$@#@ again around the same time in the same place.

I'd report it to the police, at least its on record somewhere.

It's not about the bike.