ACC levy protest ride?

**SpankMe** · 22nd October 2002, 10:09

I was told by a friend that there is going to be a protest ride to Wellington this weekend. Bikers going to tell the government about their disapproval with the new ACC levy.

Does anyone know anything about this, was contemplating going.

They should also have organized protest rides in the main cities on the same day, for those that can not make it to Wellington. Many riders don’t have the time or own motorbikes that can't make such a journey.

**Chris8** · 22nd October 2002, 14:01

According to Motorcycle Trader magazine there is a ride on from Auckland this weekend to parliament to protest ACC fee hikes. I think it's Sunday to be at Parliament by 4.30 pm. Sorry lost the magazine but try the website (Bikepoint).

The ACC fee hikes are another attempt by killjoy bureaucrats to stomp on motorcycling. How about cyclists who don't pay ACC fees, but are just as liable to be injured when they go down. Much fairer to put the fee rise in the cost of fuel. Then those who ride or drive more pay their fair share. Incredibly unfair the current set up.

**festus** · 22nd October 2002, 15:52

Hey there,

The ride is this Saturday 26th October.
Riders in Auckland depart from Papakura Autobahn 5am.
Meet at Hamilton Bypass for 6:15am departure.
Meet at Taupo 9am.
Waiouru 10:15am
Ohakea Weight Station 12 noon.
Depart for Parliament from Wellington Railway Station 4pm.

Hope to see some of you there. More the merrier. We need to be heard!.

Festus

**wari** · 25th October 2002, 02:43

If I wasn't in the middle of my 4 night shifts I'd be there. Its time we made some noise about this issue.

**SpankMe** · 26th October 2002, 11:45

While I was going around the bike shops today handing out the Kiwi Biker notice, I heard that the ACC fees are being increased again

.

We are going to be looking at paying over $400 for our bike registration. :angry3:

**Stormer** · 26th October 2002, 12:18

$400!! BUGGER!!!!!!!
Riding mad,
Stormer

**wari** · 27th October 2002, 01:33

Thats just plain criminal.

**wari** · 27th October 2002, 20:23

I haven't heard anything about this protest ride in the media !!!

**wari** · 28th October 2002, 01:54

I'm no longer disappointed that I had to work all weekend ... otherwise I would've gone down for the ride and been wet and miserable.

**Stormer** · 28th October 2002, 09:25

You know whats going to happen? I`m going to pay my $400 rego. in 5 CENT PIECES!!!!!!!.
Take that ya *%#@~!!!!

Ride safe,
Stormer

**Kiwi** · 28th October 2002, 11:43

@ Stromer

This is a very good idea.

Then I need a truck to pay for my three bikes

Kiwi

**SPman** · 29th October 2002, 06:31

Anyone know how the run went?
According to the minute mention in the Herald (wankers), there were over 1000 bikes there!

The worry is that, at the rate ACC are going,the rego could be $7-800 in a couple of years

**Chris8** · 29th October 2002, 07:52

I wuz there. The DOMPOST reported it yesterday with a photo (1000 bikers) but who counted?? Parliament was chocker with bikes an absolute sea of black leather. Rick Barker MP for Tukituki (where's that??) a biker himself had the balls to get up and address the gathered unwashed greasers about the planned ACC hike in fees.
It was great to see so many there and just worth it to hear the bikes.

**SpankMe** · 29th October 2002, 10:05

If anyone took any photos, it would be nice to see them posted here.

**festus** · 29th October 2002, 16:36

I was there also, great turnout. Weather held out. Awesome feeling riding with 1000 odd bikers. Don't get to do that kinda thing often!.
They want to hike the Rego to $325 (I think), or option 2 to increase fuel by 15 cents a litre. Either way it's total bollocks.
The government are on a revenue collection drive either way.
Got a mate that took pictures, I'll grab the good ones off him.

Cheers eh!.

Festus