Cheesecutter campaign

[MSTRS:Me]

You get caught by a whoopee cushion at work, Jim?
We are all on the same side here.
You don't like the fkn cheesecutters any more than we do, and you have to ride by them everyday.
RD's are another issue, and one of personal choice (at least whilst they are legal) so let's agree that some like 'em and some don't see the point.
Having, or not, a RD will not kill you, will it? Or chop off limbs.

[RiderInBlack]

Would like ta see some anti-CC protest banners tied ta the WRB's, well before I'd ever have anything to do with a "Hoons'" Disruptive ride. IMHO it would be the last thing we need. Would cause Joe Public ta side with LT (and that would definitely be no good).
I would though, be right behind another protest ride organise like the first one.

I am still disappointed in the weak effort Bike Mags have taken to report the protest ride (like none). There should be at least an ad for the Petition and where people can sign it. Feb Kiwi Rider BRONZ page has a bit about what they are doing about WRB, but not once did they make mention on the Petition. Would have been good if they had encouraged people ta get behind it and sign it.

[sunhuntin]

is overseas support really detrimental to the cause? theres a mag i buy religiously called old bike australasia [tis the only one i buy instead of waiting to get free from work, lol] and i think they would be keen to publish a letter reguarding this, and maybe do an article if talked to nicely. lol. its aussie based, but a damn good mag.

[MSTRS:Me]

is overseas support really detrimental to the cause? theres a mag i buy religiously called old bike australasia [tis the only one i buy instead of waiting to get free from work, lol] and i think they would be keen to publish a letter reguarding this, and maybe do an article if talked to nicely. lol. its aussie based, but a damn good mag.

That mag obviously has merit since it at least gives the nod to including NZ. So, put an article together using the resource thread, get Hitcher to OK it and submit for publication.

[Meekey_Mouse]

After the Parachute festival I'd be happy to get behind another protest ride. Tbh, I think the gov. will do what they won't and unless we get at least a thousand bikers/car drivers behind us.

Maybe we need to focus on getting cagers behind this? Many of them don't realize the risk that these pose to cars. So far every time I've shown a cager that photo of the red car that's been ripped open they have been mortified and signed the petition. What if we planned another "ride/drive" and advertised it in car forums/magazines? We would need a bit more planning (esp. on route) as cars take up more space then bikes... but we could advertise a lot more on the cars with bigger flags etc... Thoughts?

[sunhuntin]

That mag obviously has merit since it at least gives the nod to including NZ. So, put an article together using the resource thread, get Hitcher to OK it and submit for publication.

i will write a letter and send it to them, and take it from there. i will include the photo of the car in hope they print that with the letter.

[RiderInBlack]

is overseas support really detrimental to the cause? theres a mag i buy religiously called old bike australasia [tis the only one i buy instead of waiting to get free from work, lol] and i think they would be keen to publish a letter reguarding this, and maybe do an article if talked to nicely. lol. its aussie based, but a damn good mag.

This good, but how many NZers read it? Should not Kiwi Mags be also targeted with an article. Sorry ta harp on, but I feel more NZ'ers should be made aware of this, and feel that the first stop should be main steam Kiwi Bike Mags.

[MSTRS:Me]

This good, but how many NZers read it? Should not Kiwi Mags be also targeted with an article. Sorry ta harp on, but I feel more NZ'ers should be made aware of this, and feel that the first stop should be main steam Kiwi Bike Mags.

You are sort of right. The fact that NZ closely follows Oz in matters concerning roads could work by getting a foot in the front door, so to speak. If we get Oz bikers etc going on the subject, and work in conjunction with them, it could hold a great deal of sway in high places,

[sunhuntin]

This good, but how many NZers read it? Should not Kiwi Mags be also targeted with an article. Sorry ta harp on, but I feel more NZ'ers should be made aware of this, and feel that the first stop should be main steam Kiwi Bike Mags.

im not sure how many read it... and from what ive read the last couple of pages here, the kiwi mags could care less. [it seems]

im starting with a base letter, which i will write tomorrow when im more awake and can have a hunt through the resources thread.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Right. I'll fuck off then.

Go to hell.

PM sent. This is not what I wanted. Sorry Jim2. It appears I have over stepped the mark here. Please read the PM.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

After the Parachute festival I'd be happy to get behind another protest ride. Tbh, I think the gov. will do what they won't and unless we get at least a thousand bikers/car drivers behind us.

Maybe we need to focus on getting cagers behind this? Many of them don't realize the risk that these pose to cars. So far every time I've shown a cager that photo of the red car that's been ripped open they have been mortified and signed the petition. What if we planned another "ride/drive" and advertised it in car forums/magazines? We would need a bit more planning (esp. on route) as cars take up more space then bikes... but we could advertise a lot more on the cars with bigger flags etc... Thoughts?

I am with Meekey on this. Lets see what we can sort out when you come back from Hamilton. We need to be out on the road again. And no I don't expect you to get arrested. But a lota bikes is what we need. Maybe plan this for 3 months time and try and get people to take a day off to join the ride. Make this a big one for the cause.

[DEATH_INC.]

Maybe we need to focus on getting cagers behind this? Many of them don't realize the risk that these pose to cars. So far every time I've shown a cager that photo of the red car that's been ripped open they have been mortified and signed the petition. What if we planned another "ride/drive" and advertised it in car forums/magazines? We would need a bit more planning (esp. on route) as cars take up more space then bikes... but we could advertise a lot more on the cars with bigger flags etc... Thoughts?

Early in the piece I e-mailed the nzhra thinking they'd be fairly concerned for the safety of t-bucket and other open car drivers, but I guess not as I never heard anything from them....
Interesting though, working in a car tyre shop, I've had heaps of them sign the petition, most without even bringing it to their attention. The pic of the falcon does the trick...

[WelshWizard]

is overseas support really detrimental to the cause? theres a mag i buy religiously called old bike australasia [tis the only one i buy instead of waiting to get free from work, lol] and i think they would be keen to publish a letter reguarding this, and maybe do an article if talked to nicely. lol. its aussie based, but a damn good mag.

Its has a small dist, as it been only going a couple of years and target Classic Bikers and every bit helps if they back any petition to remove the WRBs

This good, but how many NZers read it? Should not Kiwi Mags be also targeted with an article. Sorry ta harp on, but I feel more NZ'ers should be made aware of this, and feel that the first stop should be main steam Kiwi Bike Mags.

From what I can gather a few thousand in New Zealand buy it, so there will be more who read it.

You are sort of right. The fact that NZ closely follows Oz in matters concerning roads could work by getting a foot in the front door, so to speak. If we get Oz bikers etc going on the subject, and work in conjunction with them, it could hold a great deal of sway in high places,

The WRBs effect the Oz riders as well, the more they get uptight about WRBs the better, any overspill from them will help the NZ campaign.
In fact the more countries that start protesting about the WRBs the better, aim for a world wide ban on them and NZ may start to take us seriously. and as for overseas people signing the petition , maybe we need one just for overseas people so we could send the oversea on to the Tourist Board, after all they won't like a bad image for NZ and possible lose of tourist trade because tourist don't want to drive on our roads because they have to put up with WRBs here when they have been made illegal in their country

[RiderInBlack]

Think what ya are planning ta doing is awesome Sunhuntin.
Have the Kiwi Bike Mags been contacted? We need ta sell they on caring about this issue. If we can't get them on baord, how are we going ta fair with the rest of NZ?
Just my gut feeling on this.

[WelshWizard]

Just had some good news from Irish Biker Forum

http://www.irishbikerforum.com/forum...howtopic=66103
Seems they have started removing some of the WRBs