Classic Courier : March – May 2018
12
Mar
Author Archives: Charles Oliver
33rd Yorke Peninsula VV&C MCC Rally at Port Vincent, March 2–4 2018
10
Mar
Bikes were assembled at the Tuckerway venue, Port Vincent on Saturday morning for the start of the rally which offered both short (150kms) and long (250kms) runs. I was booked on the longer ride on my BSA and was quickly … Read More »
Ride to Birdwood, Sunday 4th March 2018
8
Mar
15 participants met at the Magill Foodland car park for our Sunday run on 4 March. Historic machines outnumbered the modern classics 8 to 7. Classics in age order were: Phil Allan 1966 Norton Commmando 750 John Mikutta 1971 Suzuki … Read More »
Proposed learner restrictions will do nothing to reverse SA death toll
24
Feb
The proposed changes to motorcycling licences as put forward by Adelaide University’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research for the Transport Department will do nothing to reverse the number of deaths on SA roads. The proposals include:- raising the minimum riding age … Read More »
Mopeds Plus – Targa Hindmarsh Run
5
Feb
Targa Hindmarsh Run Report – Sunday 4th February 2018 by Warren Duncan Participants: Alan Wallis 1950 Tilbrook 197cc M/C David Saint 1957 BMW 250cc M/C Warren Duncan 2012 Honda 400cc M/C Rob Smyth 1970 Motobecane … Read More »
Ride to Hindmarsh Island, Saturday 3rd February 2018
4
Feb
As it turned out – not a great start to the year. The weather was fine and sunny, and although tending towards being warm, was as good as can be expected in mid Summer. Riders of 7 historic bikes (in … Read More »
Proposed new SA motorcycle learner restrictions
1
Feb
Have you heard of the proposed changes to motorcycling licences as put forward by Adelaide University’s Centre for Automotive Safety Research for the Transport Department? In brief here are the proposals:-
- raising the minimum riding age from 16 to 18 years.
- forcing 50cc scooter/moped riders to hold a full R licence. Currently they require a car licence.
- riders on L plates for at least 6 months and increasing R-date licences (equivalent of P plates) from 1 to 2 years.
- imposing a curfew on learners from midnight to 5am and a total ban on drugs/alcohol.
- enforcing the wearing of high visibility clothing.
- introducing ‘on road’ licence testing and a new ‘hazard perception’ test.
Other changes such as not using phones, not being allowed to tow trailers and not being allowed a pillion passenger have also been put forward.
The 36-page review, entitled Recommendations for a graduated Licencing System for Motorcyclists in South Australia, rules out mandatory protective clothing, but it urges other measures such as improved infrastructure spending, better vehicle technology as well as training and police enforcement. There seem to be no proposals for advanced training.
The report is on this website https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/decisions/mc-licensing/ while submissions can also be sent to DPTI.roadsafety@sa.gov.au The consultation closes on February 16.
Lane Filtering
24
Jan
Several people have been asking about lane filtering on South Australia roads. What is lane filtering? Are motorcyclists allowed to lane filter? When is it safe to do so? Here is a video which appears on the DPTI South Australia website. This is the official DPTI version, so it may be treated as gospel.
Mopeds Plus Adelaide Beach run 3rd December 2017
22
Dec
Participants: Alan Wallis Tilbrook 1950 197cc John Powell BSA 1989 175cc Richard & Rhonda Nappa Honda 1995 1500cc R.Ryan BMW 1960 600cc Ken Hartland BMW 1980 650cc Paul David BSA 1953 350cc Robert & Robin Tucker Can-am 2013 990cc John … Read More »