So what are YOUR issues.

[Krayy]

Cover it again - I want to be able to say 'i asked 50 bikers and the responses I got were.... x% said. (it's a start)

so repeat at will.

In that respect, put me down as reiterating the M/W Bus Lane usage. It'll stop potentially dangerous lane splitting and make us get to work quicker so we can work longer and pay more tax!!

Also, how bout a petrol tax reduction as we're doing our part for frugal fuel use (except doing the Loop cos I have to fill up 3 times then). They were touting petrol surcharges for 4x4's so why not discounts for bikes?

[Krayy]

Extend fines for riding with lack of protective gear (helmets) to include gloves, jacket and boots. See too many idiots riding Gixxer thous (or equiv) with t-shirt, shorts and no "glubs" on. Dickheads.

[Ixion]

Um, extend the motorway bus lane thing to motorway shoulders generally, becos they are actually only buslanes for a certain period each day. And include the new North Shore bus way thingy.

[Hitcher]

Rationalise ACC levies (rego costs are too dear).
Not only bring back the CBTA programme, but make it mandatory.
Introduce a power-to-weight ratio for learner-approved motorcycles -- like New South Wales has.
Get rid of the 10pm curfew for learners older than 25 years of age.
Introduce a punitive tax regime for SUVs. Or make power steering for them illegal.
Make vehicle emissions a mandatory part of the WOF.

[surfchick]

instead of signposting 'uneven surface' perminantly (coro hill's uber bump & east cape...) FIX THE ROADS PROPERLY.

dump the 70k & nightime riding restrictions

[Big Dave]

1) Build a tunnel over the rimutucka hill, and ban all cars from the hill road
2) Declare the wairarapa a seperate city state, with carterton as its capital. Then install mikey as governor via a bloody coup' and remove all speed limits
3) introduce flogging and the stockade as penalties for all people who state ''oh sorry, i didnt see you'' as an excuse for shite driving
4) wheelie and stoppie training as part of the basic handling test
5) bring back buck!

'I've got a little JOB for you, Brian.'

[SlashWylde]

Rationalise ACC levies (rego costs are too dear).
Not only bring back the CBTA programme, but make it mandatory.
Introduce a power-to-weight ratio for learner-approved motorcycles -- like New South Wales has.
Get rid of the 10pm curfew for learners older than 25 years of age.
Introduce a punitive tax regime for SUVs. Or make power steering for them illegal.
Make vehicle emissions a mandatory part of the WOF.

Actually, I second that

[Krayy]

Rationalise ACC levies (rego costs are too dear).
Not only bring back the CBTA programme, but make it mandatory.
Introduce a power-to-weight ratio for learner-approved motorcycles -- like New South Wales has.
Get rid of the 10pm curfew for learners older than 25 years of age.
Introduce a punitive tax regime for SUVs. Or make power steering for them illegal.
Make vehicle emissions a mandatory part of the WOF.

Ditto on the power to weight ratio. And let it extend to learners cage drivers too.

[Karma]

Extend fines for riding with lack of protective gear (helmets) to include gloves, jacket and boots. See too many idiots riding Gixxer thous (or equiv) with t-shirt, shorts and no "glubs" on. Dickheads.

Sorry fella... gotta disagree with ya there...

I'd allow a reduction in any possible ACC payout based on the level of precautions that the rider themselves took... but not a fine if you don't wear bike boots law

[Ixion]

Agree with Mr Weasel. And disagree with Mr Hitcher about emissions . Unless they exempt two smokers.

Even then, we should be seeking less restrictions, not more. Don't go asking governemnt to restrict things, it sets a bad precedent. (today emission restrictions , tomorrow noise restrictions. 80dB anyone?)

Oh, and can the compulsary CBTA thing too, cos good though it was, you had to have had a cage licence for two years before you could sit for a bike licence. Completely wrong way round, we want people to have to get a bike licence first. If young ones have to have a cage licence for two years before they can move to a (gee whiz) 250cc bike, we'll get bugger all new bikers.

[Marmoot]

my issues?

Covered sexy breasts

[Krayy]

Sorry fella... gotta disagree with ya there...

I'd allow a reduction in any possible ACC payout based on the level of precautions that the rider themselves took... but not a fine if you don't wear bike boots law

Okay, I take back the boots, but jacket and glubs for sure.

[oldrider]

Most things that I can think of have been covered except for clearer and more frequent signage or coding of specific speed zones.( if they want to be so tough)
Currently it is very difficult in some places to know what speed you should be observing then suddenly you lose some of your spending money. Bastards!!

I also believe there are too many rules and laws unable to be policed effectively. (not a reflection on the Police)
Fewer laws severely policed (meaningfully) would give the Police a better rapport with motorists and less bullshit laws will give motorists greater personal responsibility to maintain safety on our roads. IE:mandatory 100kph is just ridiculous in some areas, I would drop that and just focus on dangerous driving "heavily". Speed alone is not the problem it's made out to be. IMO.
Good work big Dave. Cheers John.

[parsley]

Encourage use of 2 wheels over 4 - use of bus lanes on motorways, same or lower ACC levies, more (free) bike parking, government backing for bikes (ride to work day?)
More emphasis on safe driving. Police should crack down on tailgating, lack of indicating, aggressive driving towards bikers, etc.
Use speeding fines for their intended use - to stop speeding. Don't sit on speed changes and catch people who are a few seconds slow to generate revenue, use it to catch the dickheads who put everyone at risk.

[Big Dave]

my issues?

Covered sexy breasts

Feel free to go topless around me?