Wellington - Wire Rope Barrier "Cheesecutter" ride.

[diddie17]

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!

Does anyone know a place in the Wellington region that does bike WOF's on Saturdays and don't close until about 4pm.

I guess it's a bit of a trek, but I know Porirua do bikes, I had one of mine done there a week ago. I have no idea when they close, so might be worth a call to find out and check they can do the bike on a weekend.

[James Deuce]

LTNZ testing station may be able to help unless you need work.

Sure fire way to fail your WoF in an expensive fashion.

"Your rear reflector isn't perfectly parallel with the ground when your bike is on its sidestand. That's a fail and we expect a perfectly engineered solution that automatically adjusts the angle of the reflector whether the bike is stationary or moving before you can have a WoF."

[Zukin]

Sure fire way to fail your WoF in an expensive fashion.

"Your rear reflector isn't perfectly parallel with the ground when your bike is on its sidestand. That's a fail and we expect a perfectly engineered solution that automatically adjusts the angle of the reflector whether the bike is stationary or moving before you can have a WoF."

I always got to VTNZ station for my warrants, and have never had a problem (even with my old XR's, like you said ""Your rear reflector isn't perfectly parallel with the ground when your bike is on its sidestand",
but
one day they might pick something up that I haven't, that could save my life!
Like a split in the tyre, a leak in the brake lines, anything.

They do WOF's to keep you and other road users safe (and for the government to make some dosh ), some bike shops I have been to a pretty relaxed when it comes to WOF time.

Just my 2 cents worth

I hope you can get it done Hawkeye

[James Deuce]

They do WOF's to keep you and other road users safe (and for the government to make some dosh ), some bike shops I have been to a pretty relaxed when it comes to WOF time.

That is a myth. WoF is a one off check at a particular point in time.

It is YOUR responsibility to keep your vehicle safe and compliant within the minimal safety requirements of meeting the WoF standard. It is not the tester's responsibility, neither is it your mechanic's responsibility.

There are plenty of VTNZ and LTNZ testing station stories on KB where people have been dealt to for patently ridiculous things whilst the tester has ignored obvious safety issues and in many cases they aren't equipped to make a judgment as they don't have the license to be able to even ride around the block.

[Wasp27]

Keep an eye out for the HB group...Cant miss us we're the ones that wave to everyone

[Wasp27]

Keep an eye out for the HB group...this will give us away

Hi Folks, The HB group thats going down and returning on Sunday will be leaving Napier at 6.00am and riding through Palmy Nth on the trip down. We will be returning via Masterton cause Zukin has arranged Tea and Scones for us Anyone wants to tag along is welcome...we should be in Dannevirke at 7.30am and P/Nth at 8.00- 8.15am. Just let us know where would suit to meet......Cheers W & D

[DEATH_INC.]

Good luck with ya ride guys (and guyettes).
If someone can send me some video footage of it that'd be sweet.

[Wasp27]

Col, the days about to dawn here and everythings lookin good.....just want you to know that we all appreciate your efforts in organising this protest ride...look forward to seeing ya when we get down. Cheers 'The HB Mob'

[janno]

Just having an extremely civilised breakfast at Dennisr's after a convivial and jolly barbecue at Grub and Nasty's last night. Thanks you lot!!!
Day is looking fan-blardy-tastic guys!!

I've got a swag of red cloth armbands I'll be taking to Mana, so if you see me wandering around giving them out, (I'm in a red and black cordura jacket) then come say hi and grab an armband!

Janno

[Colapop]

Fantastic day out there! Lets hope that translates into a big turnout...

Has anyone got Hawkeye's number?

[Pixie]

There are plenty of VTNZ and LTNZ testing station stories on KB where people have been dealt to for patently ridiculous things whilst the tester has ignored obvious safety issues and in many cases they aren't equipped to make a judgment as they don't have the license to be able to even ride around the block.

According to the tester I use all Wof checks require the vehicle to be test ridden/driven.This is in the LTNZ wof manual.If this is not done it isn't a valid test.

[James Deuce]

Well done to Colapop and Yungatart.

Exceptionally well done on pointing out that we weren't protesting, merely seeking greater public involvement in this particular issue.

Thank you to Ulysses for keeping the ride together and on track.

Wasp27 - that was a mother of a Flag!

Good on you for turning up folks.

[Trudes]

Same as above. Good to see such an awesome turnout today, the message was clear and hopefully will help the wheels turn. Thanks to all the oranisers for your hard work and our non-welliers for coming with us!

[Colapop]

All I can do is chorus what has been said already. Thank-you all so much for turning up! The people that put a lot of effort into pamphlets, petitions, flags, leading, traffic management, support and all the other million and one little things that went into this. This has been a team effort and it has been a real buzz to see how this has come together.

[Hellraiser]

So how many bikes were there?