Compulsory long sleeve fluoro jackets and other stuff

[Rover]

A interesting story from Ireland, They are looking at introducing WOF's for motorcycles, compulsory long sleeve Hi-vis jackets and the Europeans are wanting to restrict modifications. As Ireland has a lot in similar with us, I wonder how far away compulsory long sleeve fluro's and no modifications will be from being introduced here..

http://www.independent.ie/national-n...s-2887242.html

[98tls]

If and when it wont be a problem methinks,Ive had my TL for 10 or so years,theres really little left to modify and along the way the only problem i had was some bullshit about numbers on an aftermarket led tailight which proved to be wrong anyway.The place i get my Wof knows full well i like fucking about with bikes but said nothing about the likes of Hayabusa calipers when i fitted them nor did they say anything about the radial calipers attached to GSXR forks when i got my WOF a few weeks back.Reality is i guess that the guys dishing out WOFs in general wouldnt have a clue wether a bikes has any modifications if there done well.As for the fluro thing who cares at least if i have to wear it i wont have to look at it.

[jazfender]

If and when it wont be a problem methinks,Ive had my TL for 10 or so years,theres really little left to modify and along the way the only problem i had was some bullshit...........As for the fluro thing who cares at least if i have to wear it i wont have to look at it.

Oh sweet, all good for you bro. Never mind the thousands of other motorcyclists. And provided you don't get a new bike and don't care about how you look (modifications?) and don't mind liberty restriction.

Hey... fuck all that.

[98tls]

Oh sweet, all good for you bro. Never mind the thousands of other motorcyclists. And provided you don't get a new bike and don't care about how you look (modifications?) and don't mind liberty restriction.

Hey... fuck all that.

Whats your point?i made mine in the bit you didn't quote,the average grease n oil wof guy wouldn't have a clue whats been modified on a bike.That said to most motorcyclists in NZ a new helmets a seriously intricate modification.Ive had plenty of new bikes in my 40 or so years of riding,i like fucking about with them,times have moved on and for my money any of the new bikes require little in the way of fucking about with,there way better than most peoples ability to ride them.

[jazfender]

Whats your point?

My point is your justification for that stance is based on a very narrow and specific set of criteria that applies just to you.

In other words: cool story, bro.

[Rhys]

If they can't see a 55w head light how the hell is a hi vis going to help!

WOF's I don't mind gives me a chance to check out the bike shop bargains

[98tls]

My point is your justification for that stance is based on a very narrow and specific set of criteria that applies just to you.

Surely not.How selfish of me.

[bikaholic]

Surely not.How selfish of me.

You don't know that personal opinion cannot be based on your personal opinion, you need a thrashing with a rhubarb stick.

[steve_t]

A interesting story from Ireland, They are looking at introducing WOF's for motorcycles, compulsory long sleeve Hi-vis jackets and the Europeans are wanting to restrict modifications. As Ireland has a lot in similar with us, I wonder how far away compulsory long sleeve fluro's and no modifications will be from being introduced here..

http://www.independent.ie/national-n...s-2887242.html

More bloody government bureaucrats trying to make it hard for bikers

I hope MAG Ireland are successful and set a good precedent.

[98tls]

You don't know that personal opinion cannot be based on your personal opinion, you need a thrashing with a rhubarb stick.

Sigh...so be it,long as i dont have to wave.

[bikaholic]

Hi Viz black will be patented soon.

[nosebleed]

Yeah, already received the "you're next" texts from the UK.

Still, we'll wait and see what Victoria does first, ay.

[98tls]

More bloody government bureaucrats trying to make it hard for bikers

With motorcycling being somewhat of a fashion statement these days attracting amongst others recently walked out on 50 somethings resplendent in uncreased leathers and stomachs so large they have forgotten whats below i applaud the govt for there efforts,for most of them waking up desperate for a piss is the only reminder of Hard.

[steve_t]

With motorcycling being somewhat of a fashion statement these days attracting amongst others recently walked out on 50 somethings resplendent in uncreased leathers and stomachs so large they have forgotten whats below i applaud the govt for there efforts,for most of them waking up desperate for a piss is the only reminder of Hard.

Haven't they heard of Viagragain? More hair on top and more there down below

[Hitcher]

There is no evidence anywhere to prove or even suggest that fluoro garments have ever saved a life or prevented an accident anywhere they're worn.

The biggest danger from these garments is the false sense of security they bestow on those who wear them.