Here it is:
BIG DOWN UNDER
The february issue has only just arrived at my local newsagent via snail mail, and after reading your editorial "High horses riders", I felt obligated to respond. I have never read an editorial from Fast Bikes that was so correctly written and, lacking other words to describe it; moving.
I am a motorcycle Police Officer and an avid biker on my own time. I am well aware of what a bike can and can't do which is why, when on the open roads, I have always allowed a more relaxed attitude towards fellow bike riders when they might be pushing the speed limit a little. If I see a group of riders who have stopped for a drink or a rest, I'll stop and chat to them about what roads are good or dirty and just give them a friendly warning if their tyres are getting a little bald etc. I'll let them know to be careful and not to speed through towns or residential areas, I won't tolerate speeding where children or pedestrians are at a greater chance of being injured. I believe that if the government was serious about preventing motorcyclists from speeding 'in caring for their safety' they would subsidise track days to allow enjoyment of this sport in a safe environment.
I'm not an advocate of speed cameras simply because they hold no discretion whatsoever. I know that some motorcyclists, when travelling towards forward-facing speed cameras will speed up or pull wheelies etc, but it's because of this that our gavernment and others down under are now considering front reg plates on motorbikes.
So, in the interest of our enjoyment and yours in pommy land, don't be a complete f***wit and ruin it for everyone else.
name and address withheld
Adelaide, South Australia.
under this was the ed's note......Shame all the feds in this green land arn't quite so pragmatic
I thought it was an interesting article....
