Storage for motorcycles?

Hi all,

About six weeks ago, a mate of mine told me that if I were to write to
VicRoads and explain how big built I am (read fat bastard), they might
remove the 260cc restriction on my probationary licence on safety grounds.
I asked a few other mates and they all said VicRoads would do it, so I wrote
the letter. I don't really think my current bike is unsafe, but though I'd
give it a shot anyway.

Since then, I went looking for through the bike shops in the city and got
talking to a HD dealer, who got me interested in an anniversary fat boy. He
tells me they're getting pretty rare, and after ringing around, it turns out
they are pretty rare, so I bought one, thinking that if VicRoads rejected my
request, I'll just warehouse the bike for nine months.

Well, VicRoads rejected my application, stating that there is no provision
in the Act for removing the restriction. Based on that, I doubt I have an
avenue for appeal, so I'm looking to warehouse the bike for the next nine
months.

Anyone had any experience warehousing motorcycles for this length of time?
Anyone know of a company that does it in Melbourne? Anything I should do to
prep the bike first?

And before anyone volunteers, no, you can't look after it for me (it's a
Harley, why would you want to?).

Additionally, out of interest, does anyone know if the transport act in
states other than Victoria allow for restriction removal?

Thanks in advance.

JP
2003 VN250 (stolen & found) --> 2003 FLSTFI (not so soon)

 

Move to the ACT.

Al

 

Why?

JP
2003 VN250 (stolen & found) --> 2003 FLSTFI (not so soon)

 

Storage places such as Storage King can help. Some actually have purpose
built motorcycle sized garages. Check them out. Motorcycle transporter
companies might be able to help with storage also.

Google for some european websites on how to prep a bike for winter.

Nev..
'02 CBR1100XX #2

 

Kennards Self Storage do motorcycle storage
If you want to use them - then they are about $150/month
After forking out this for the bike, I can't see this as too much of a
problem.
go to this site for more info
http://www.kss.com.au/dev/frame_motorbike.html

Daron

 

'Cause we don't like yer kind 'round 'ere, Harley-Boy!!

(because you can ride SOME big bikes on your P licence in the ACT... I doubt a Fat Boy would be OK though)

 

doubt a Fat Boy would be OK though)
Virtually all the 1340s are on the list, Clem (FatBoys included). The 1450s
might not make it though.

Al

 

About six weeks ago, a mate of mine told me that if I were to write to VicRoads and explain how big built I am (read fat bastard), they might remove the 260cc restriction on my probationary licence on safety grounds.

I have a bridge forsale, its located in sydney and takes a lot of
revenue...

And also some land.. really good land... wanna buy it?

 

Fly up to Queensland do a 4 day Q Ride course and get your licence here,
shout Clem and I a curry and a few beers, go back to Melbourne and ride that
Hog.

Boxer

 

Fuckwit

 

Doesn't help, I'm afraid. You need to have held a full car licence for
three years, and I haven't. I'd gladly shout you a curry if you can come up
with a solution that gets me riding the fat boy (I even know a good curry
house in West End), but I think warehousing it is gonna be my only option.

Thanks anyway.

JP
2003 VN250 (stolen & found) --> 2003 FLSTFI (not so soon)

 

Fuckwit


Who is the one with a bike he cant ride??
Who is the fool who runs out spending $$ with no fuckin idea? No
License for the slug he bought?
Who has spent **** knows how much on a slow ill handling shitbox, and
calls me a fuckwit? LMAO

 

Got it in one, but it still sounds like you may have acted a little
rashly.....

Moike

 

Bloody hell!
I sit corrected.
(But we still don't like his Harley ridin', toilet-paper usin' kind 'round these parts!)

 

I bought the bike based on the fact that they were becoming hard to get, and
would have done even if I had never heard of the possibility of restriction
removal.

I had every idea. I bought the bike knowing full well that I probably will
not be able to ride it for nine months. Again, the bike is an anniversary
edition with a fixed allocation being built this year. Had I waited until I
was licenced to ride it, the bike would no longer be available. It was
hardly a spare of the moment decision, but it was a decision none the less,
and one I'm quite happy with even though I can't ride it.

Not everyone wants a high performance bike. This is aus.motorcycles, not
aus.motorcycles.except.for.slow.ill.handling.shitboxes, so by all means
LYAO - empty buckets, dickhead!

The fuckwit comment still stands, as you've done nothing to warrant an
apology.

I received some bad information.
I wrote a letter.
I was informed the information was incorrect.

None of this affects the decision to buy the bike, that would have always
happened.

How is this like buying the SHB? Toolshine!

JP
2003 VN250 (stolen & found) --> 2003 FLSTFI (not so soon)

 

I don't think I did act rashly, Moike. I knew there was a good chance I
wouldn't be riding the fat boy until I was fully licenced. I don't have a
problem with that. Had I never heard that there was a possibility that I
could get my restriction removed, I would have still bought the bike.

Like I've just explained to The Greatest Fuckwit, it's an anniversary
edition bike that would not be available when I became fully licensed.

JP
2003 VN250 (stolen & found) --> 2003 FLSTFI (not so soon)

 

Another thought... Harley dealers always seem to have showrooms full of bikes
with sold stickers on them. I guess by selling a bike then leaving it on the
showroom floor it means that's a lot of money they don't have to have tied up
in floor stock. Maybe the dealer would be happy to leave it in their showroom
for some [all] of the time.

Nev..
'02 CBR1100XX #2

 

I reckon a quick trip down to Oxford St would soon sort that out for you...

Aaron
ZX6R

 

Not everyone wants a high performance bike. This is aus.motorcycles, not

If that was the case, i think about 1/3rd of the people here including myself would have to be ousted!


Mike.S

 

Hey; you don't get "the works" on the first date!
Clem
(And calling me "the fat boy" is really insulting!)