SAFE RIDING

[SCARFEY]

There was a time that when you took your helmet off to display the old grey head it got you off on the basis of experience.

Now it works the opposite [or so I'm told, no fast riding certificates issued for many a good year].

Too many old fellas getting their license late in life and not riding within themselves. 

Still I had an off in 2006 on the way to the Trout Rally that stuffed my 955 Triumph.

[Jonesy :-)]

Same to you scarfey.

you know whats weird, when I was a young 20 something year old rider all the bad stats were aimed at me, and now that I'm a young 50 something year old the bead is still trained on me.

so you retired in September and its taken this long to rub it into us blokes that might have to work till we're 70 if the pollies have there way.

maybe 2015 for the next rally ay......that leaves oldest bike and rider wide open, now I'll have to grind your name off the trophy for 2014

[SCARFEY]

Thought I had better post something. I retired on September 13th and I haven't had time to scratch myself, buggered if I know how I found time to work .
I wont be able to make it to next years rally I am taking her indoors on a holiday from 17th of May.

Every body have a safe and happy Xmas.

Scarfey

[steptoe]

Thanks George,,,
 It always needs to be somwhere close to our rememberers,

That little gap between our ambitions and capabilities,,,

Keep em upright

[SCARFEY]

From: media@police.nsw.gov.au
Date: 9 December 2013 7:19:54 pm AEDT
To: media@police.nsw.gov.au
Subject: Police urge caution following four motorcyclist deaths


Police urge caution following four motorcyclist deaths
Monday, 09 December 2013 07:19:36 PM

Police are urging motorcycle riders to exercise caution following the deaths of four riders on NSW roads over the weekend.

This takes to 70 the number of motorcycle death in NSW this year.

Of particular concern to police is motorcyclists’ continued over-representation in the road toll. Motorcycles represent about 21 per cent of fatalities, yet make up less than five per cent of registered vehicles on NSW roads.

Provisional data reveals that 70 motorcyclists have been killed on NSW roads during 2013 - that is 11 more than for the same time last year (59).

Those fatal crashes have been occurring more often during weekends and almost half were single vehicle crashes. Older men have figured prominently in the fatal motor cycle crash statistics.

The deaths that occurred over the weekend were:

About 5pm yesterday (Sunday 8 December 2013), a grey Yamaha motorcycle crossed to the incorrect side of Putty Road, Milbrodale (near Singleton), into the path of an oncoming vehicle. A 50-year-old man died at the scene.
Shortly before 5pm yesterday, a 67-year-old man was ejected from his red Suzuki motorcycle on Dondingalong Road, Dondingalong (near Kempsey). He died at the scene.
An 18-year-old man died in hospital after crashing into a guard rail on Kings Highway, Nelligen, about 10.50am on Saturday (7 December 2013).
About 4.40pm on Friday (6 December 2013), a vehicle allegedly turned into the path of a Honda motorcycle on Molly Morgan Drive, East Maitland. The 65-year-old male rider later died at John Hunter Hospital.
Motorcycle awareness is the key issue for all road users, NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley, said.

“Car and truck drivers, motorcycle riders and pedal cyclists, buses and pedestrians – they all need to be aware of their surroundings and of each other at all times,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.

“We also urge motorcycle riders to ride to the conditions, and be keenly aware of their own riding ability. Sadly, three of the four motorcycle deaths across the weekend have been attributed to rider behaviour.

“At a time when road fatalities in NSW are down 32 on the same time last year, there have been 11 more fatalities involving motorcycles.

“Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones so close to Christmas,” Assistant Commissioner Hartley said.

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SCARFEY