Vic-NSW grudge match

Hi All

Been overseas in India (work, sadly) for a few weeks - land of the 100cc
single cylinder ocean of bikes. Sales are up this year, they are expecting
to ship 16 million new units this year - kind of puts our 30000 per year
into perspective. Nothing like seeing a TV ad for a 125 cc Honda Karisma
with the slogan "Jet Set Go!" and proudly advertising a top speed of 100
km/h. The ad featured the rider being pursued by a fighter jet which he
managed to elude. (I'm not making this up).

Anyway, I've only just gotten hold of the last AMCN (I'm a week or two
behind) and must say I enjoyed Boris's column about Sydney. I personally
think that they're both wrong and that Brisbane is the best capital city for
biking (and I am a Sydneyite). Hobart would beat them all if it wasn't for
the weather. Never ridden in Perth though so I'm not able to make a thorough
comparison.

Back to the Vic-NSW conflict, I am curious as to the historical reasons why
Vic has a motorcycle advisory board and NSW doesn't. Also, has the board
been of value? (I noticed it didn't help prevent the front number plate or
$50 tax, but then failures get more press coverage than successes.) Have
efforts been made to set up a similar board in NSW?

Manning

 

That's fine. We don't want you here, either...

 

Just wait a moment while I adjust the drag, please. I wasn't expecting such
a solid bite.

 

Yep, dry and cold. Cold being the most negative part of that combination

 

Bastard, coffee all over the monitor

 

You've settled in here pretty quickly, eh? ;-)


BTH
("I'll wager 200 Quatloos on the newcomer!").

 

I have a front numberplate on my bike? Sorry! I hadn't noticed it.

Nev..
'02 CBR1100XX #2

 

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I'm from Brisbane but I reckon it's Adelaide.
Clem