My First Bike Ready To GO! (and get registered)

[tim]

Now I just need my licence.

Best name i can come up with is Susan, i think it might stick.

Gonna investigate painting the pipes up front...

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[robracer]

I wont say anything about that name Tim
With the header pipes may I suggest getting them sand blasted or chemically treated, then Ceramic coated..... looks the goods & will last longer
Locals at Rydalmere http://www.performancecoatings.com.au/index.html

[Richo]

I had my bike before I got my L's ... really sucked doin pretend laps in the garage

Congrats on the bike though, bet ya cant wait to get her out on the road. Make sure ya do some regular group rides ... you will learn more from the rest of the guys much faster than you can ever learn by yourself .. take it from me

Oh .. and google Fender Eliminator

[robracer]

Oh .. and google Fender Eliminator

But dont do anything untill it had been blue slipped & gawn through the RTA

[Richo]

Thanks Rob ..

Speaking of people without lisences .. . ONE DAY TO GO DUDE

[robracer]

Mate I am picking up the bike at 4.30 am and heading up the old road

[tim]

Thanks for the encouragment and tips Rob and Richo.

Fenderectomy makes a big improvement! Much more sporty.

The pipes were quite rusty. A good clean and buff and rub buff brought them up much better, the treatment sounds good. Performance coatings are back on the 12th.

Just a few hours Rob..... and the inevetible question - what happened to 12 points?

I'm noticing a few members "suspended"

[robracer]

Just a few hours Rob..... and the inevetible question - what happened to 12 points?

I'm noticing a few members "suspended"

Exceeding the speed limit by over 30 = 3 months off the road & 4 points...... previously I had 12 points for over 6 years

[tim]

I'm scared about the almost inevitable "MANDATORY MONITORING OF SPEED BY GPS" outcome...... I don't think politicians will be able to avoid it. A letter-writing loved-one of a previously innocent deceased p-plate victim tends to have a lot of sway in modern law making. Just a case of when, not if. The tightening of restrictions and punishment in my driving life has been akin to the inflation of a can of softdrink - I paid $3 yesterday.

[mike-s]

Well if that happens then i'll just get this guy to help me install it.

[hammer]

I'm scared about the almost inevitable "MANDATORY MONITORING OF SPEED BY GPS" outcome...... I don't think politicians will be able to avoid it. A letter-writing loved-one of a previously innocent deceased p-plate victim tends to have a lot of sway in modern law making. Just a case of when, not if. The tightening of restrictions and punishment in my driving life has been akin to the inflation of a can of softdrink - I paid $3 yesterday.

Dont worry bout that! It wont happen....they will lose to much revenue. Its all about money don't think for a minute they care about if you kill yourself or not

[tim]

good point hammer, nothing like a bit of healthy cynicism to balance my paranoia