Motorcycle Council of NSW Inc-MCCNSW-#lookoutformotorcycles in Parramatta, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Motorcycle Council of NSW Inc-MCCNSW-#lookoutformotorcycles

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 679 622

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25.01.2022 [CTP and Tasmania] Urgent notice are you aware that your CTP doesnt cover you in Tasmania for a single vehicle crash? A NSW rider recently contacted the MCCNSW about receiving a bill of nearly $20,000 for a helicopter ride from Ambulance Tasmania. The helicopter jaunt followed his [NSW-registered] single vehicle motorcycle crash in Tasmania. The bill has been rejected by his NSW CTP insurer as the crash was outside NSW. The Tasmanian Motor Accident Insurance Board, on the ...other hand, also rejected his claim as the crash did not involve a Tasmanian registered vehicle. Had the rider been riding a Tasmanian registered hire bike, he would have been covered. The MCCNSW wrote to the Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello MP asking what riders should do to cover themselves when riding interstate. He suggested taking out other forms of insurance to cover health costs associated with personal injuries, such as private health or travel insurance. Have you had a similar situation with your NSW-registered vehicle when riding outside the state? We want to hear from you. https://www.sira.nsw.gov.au/insur/CTP-insurance-Green-Slips

25.01.2022 The Motorcycle Council of NSW has recently formed the Recreational Trail Bike Riders Sub-committee and launched our updated trail bike riders website. Check it out and share your impressions. https://trailriders.mccofnsw.org.au/

25.01.2022 This discreetly marked speed monitoring car was spotted in a 30 km/h zone.

25.01.2022 Disclaimer: we do not condone riding/driving under the influence of illicit substances. However, those who are not the influence should not be punished. 'Researchers ... discovered users were impaired for between three and 10 hours after taking moderate to high doses of the intoxicating component of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). 'THC can be detected in the body for weeks after cannabis consumption, meaning users can face fines and loss of their licence, despite being ...unaffected by the drug.' https://www.abc.net.au//new-research-reveals-how/100056998

25.01.2022 The daily commute requires extra awareness and a different skill set for riders. This episode of Roads We Ride will give you some tips on how to get to work and back home safely when commuting in Sydney. View the full video: https://youtu.be/Flh0cfww3Uk

25.01.2022 Traffic lights can go rogue ...

25.01.2022 Can this fully licenced rider lane filter on a solid (unbroken) lane dividing line?

24.01.2022 Are you aware that your bike's speedometer is almost certainly inaccurate? This Yamaha FJR1300's speedo is out by 710%, depending on the speed. At a true 110 km/h (note the GPS speed graph at the bottom), the bike's speedo reads 118 or 119 km/h. Most vehicles sold in Australia have inaccurate speedos which read higher than the true speed. The error varies with make and model (but cars tend to be more accurate).... To determine your bike's speedo's error: - use a GPS device - ride at a constant speed on a level road no slowing, no speeding up, no climbing, no descending - note the speedo readings when the GPS states 40 km/h, 50 km/h, 60 km/h. etc.

23.01.2022 Ride safe! You, too! ... whoops.

23.01.2022 Had this driver been aware of the motorcycle, they wouldn't have gotten into trouble. #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth #MAM2020

23.01.2022 Share your thoughts and observations on food delivery riders. https://motorbikewriter.com/delivery-riders-flouting-road-/

23.01.2022 [STOLEN MOTORBIKE] 1993 Ducati 888 [rego DYL64] stolen from Newport, Northern Beaches, Sydney NSW. Seen going westbound on Mona Vale Rd. around lunchtime, 22 June 2020. https://www.facebook.com/perkoM8/posts/3288894054467696

22.01.2022 How to combat climate change.

22.01.2022 [Roadcraft/road rage/stupidity] When encountering a slow, nervous learner, does one: a] back off and give them room so that they can focus on whats ahead and go faster OR... b] behave like this car driver? https://www.facebook.com/Richie.c/videos/10157942423787217/

22.01.2022 A 27 year-old scooter rider was killed last night when a car driver crashed into her while she waited at a red light. This occurred on Heathcote Road, Moorebank, around 11:35 PM yesterday. She suffered critical head injuries and was taken to Liverpool Hospital, but succumbed to them this morning. If you have any pertinent information, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the deceased riders family and loved ones.

21.01.2022 Update: the driver has been arrested this morning. Keep an eye out for this grey Holden Equinox with Qld plate 729ZAB. Its driver is on a hit-and-run rampage.

21.01.2022 If only unsecured loads would behave this way in real life.

20.01.2022 Here is a summary of the current state of motorcycling across Australia. https://motorbikewriter.com/tassie-remains-locked-riders/

20.01.2022 Rossi is down with COVID-19. Here's wishing VR46 a quick and full recovery! https://www.motogp.com//valentino-rossi-tests-posit/350588

20.01.2022 Today, Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy APM an avid motorcyclist who co-founded Wall to Wall - Ride for Remembrance stepped down from his role as Commander of the NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol Command.

19.01.2022 Unregistered, unlicensed, fake rego plate, and uninsured: how not to raise Motorcycle Awareness this Month. To quote: 'About 10pm on Monday the 5th October 2020, Officers from St George Highway Patrol attended the M5 Motorway Bexley North to assist the rider of a motorcycle who had fallen from his motorcycle just after the M5 Tunnel. On arrival police observed the number plate displayed on the motorcycle to be a fake number plate, which read "PIGB8". A check of the VIN number on the motorcycle found it to be unregistered and uninsured. The 24 year old Greenacre man did not hold a riders licence, and was issued with penalty notices exceeding $5500 for the combination of offences.'

18.01.2022 https://motorbikewriter.com/stolen-bikes-longer-recover/

18.01.2022 Upper Hunter Shire Council is running the ‘Joe Rider’ motorcycle campaign this Motorcycle Awareness Month from 19 October to 23 October. Joe Rider aims to reduc...e the occurrence of SMIDSY (Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You) crashes, and entails promoting a week during October where the local community is encouraged to spot ‘Joe Rider’ and enter a competition. We want all road users to look out for, and notice motorcycle riders particularly in our urban areas. Spot ‘Joe Rider’ and help motorcyclists Ride to Live. Read more... https://upperhunter.nsw.gov.au//can-you-spot-joe-rider.aspx Motorcycle Council of NSW Inc-MCCNSW-#lookoutformotorcycles

17.01.2022 Cancel any plan to use Jenolan Caves Road between Duckmaloi and Hampton Roads for the foreseeable future.

17.01.2022 From the UK: 'Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, Kim McGuinness, is looking to urgently prod the Government into introducing new bike laws namely, fitting tracking devices to all motorcycles to monitor their location at speed at all times.' Would you trust such a scheme to not be misused or have its scope expanded in a manner that infringes on human rights (by the way, Australia does not have a Bill of Human Rights)? https://www.visordown.com//pcc-wants-all-motorcycles-fitte

17.01.2022 [ROAD WORKS] Road work has commenced on the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview from Monday 1 June to the end of August (estimated). Transport for NSW will replace a number of drainage culverts along the highway. The work will take place over a 25 kilometre section of the Oxley Highway, between Knodingbul Road and Mount Seaview Road.... https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au//oxley-highway-upgra/index.html

17.01.2022 [MOTORBIKE RECALL] Attention, 2019 and 2020 Ninja ZX-10R, ZX-10RR and ZX-10R SE riders using the quick shifter under heavy load can damage the air suction valves and surrounding parts. Contact Kawasaki ASAP to organise a free fix. https://www.productsafety.gov.au//kawasaki-motors-pty-ltd-

17.01.2022 Joe Rider fuel voucher winner ======================= Today's winner is Darren Fisher, who spotted our Joe Rider dealing with a crazed P2 plater on Foreshore Road this afternoon. Congratulations, Darren!... The others who entered successfully have also gone into the draw for the grand prize.

17.01.2022 These days chances are when people screw up, someone has the video. https://www.facebook.com/TheDustinLyle/videos/10158242708410011/

16.01.2022 [Feedback requested][Parking] Do you want more parking space in the CBD? Fill out this survey. Meriton Parking has reached out to the MCC of NSW to better understand our motorcycle members city parking needs, and is currently looking at turning these carparks into motorcycle/scooter specific parking sites:... 234 Sussex street (entry via Cunningham Lane) 4-10 Campbell street (entry via Druitt lane). Please complete this survey to help with getting additional locations for us to park our bikes/scooters in the city, especially as Sydney City Council continues to reduce CBD roadside parking locations for motorbikes and scooters! https://forms.gle/EuPG8TcVq1XBscyr5

16.01.2022 Motorcycle parking available at 0900h. in the Sydney CBD its a COVID-19 miracle.

16.01.2022 Joe Rider fuel voucher winner ======================= Today's winner is Kym Marino, who saw our Joe Rider on Camden Valley Way this afternoon. Congratulations, Kym!

15.01.2022 This week, from 12 to 16 October, Joe and Jo Rider are on the roads, and your goal is to spot them! You could win a $50 fuel voucher (drawn every day) and go into the draw for a $500 major prize. If you've spotted our Joe (yellow vest) or Jo (pink vest), do not reply to this post! Instead, let us know by either: - emailing us at [email protected], or... - sending us a private message through Facebook. We need the following details: - your name - your phone - your email address - the location and time you saw Joe Rider Pass this on to your non-riding friends. #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth #MAM2020 #JoeRider #JoRider

14.01.2022 Makes sense. https://motorbikewriter.com/motorcyclists-encourage-cycling/

14.01.2022 Our Patron, Greg Piper MP, launches this year's Motorcycle Awareness Month: 'Motorcycle Awareness Month is an opportunity for all drivers and riders to bring to mind their responsibility for safety on our roads. Many injuries and deaths can be avoided by being aware that you can’t always see what will happen next, but you can think ahead and hopefully avoid unnecessary risk and accidents.' Remember: MAM is aimed primarily at non-motorcyclists. #MAM2020

14.01.2022 Auxiliary lights on your motorcycle improve your chances of being spotted, and aid others in determining your speed. Would you install these? https://motorbikewriter.com/three-headlights-better-one/

14.01.2022 Contrary to expectations, motorcycle sales are on the rise. Are you finding many bargains on the used market these days?

13.01.2022 Always be suspicious of oncoming traffic around intersections and be ready to stop if needed this can happen.

13.01.2022 Breakfast Torque 2020 is officially cancelled.

13.01.2022 What can we learn from this?

13.01.2022 When the unoccupied lane actually isnt.

13.01.2022 If you have not visited Manly for a while, note that certain areas speed limits have been dropped to 30 km/h. To quote: It starts on the harbour, either side of the wharf, and includes the town centre and North Steyne as far as the Queenscliff Bridge. Its the 30 k.p.h. speed zone introduced in July by Northern Beaches Council as part of its "places for people" policy.... https://www.facebook.com//a.13536918656/2796324023802217/

12.01.2022 RIP, Sandy Harbutt. Thanks for the amazing gift that is 'Stone'.

12.01.2022 Would you like to get your blood boiling? Spot the number of offences and instances of poor road craft seen here. Bonus points if you can view the entire clip in one go without losing your cool. https://www.facebook.com/nswpolicef/videos/262584144863244/

12.01.2022 In Australia, 9021 motorcycles were stolen in FY 20192020. Here is an interactive map that exposes the details. https://carsafe.com.au/motorcycle-map

11.01.2022 If you’re heading out on the open road on your motorcycle, make sure you’re good to go with our checklist. Experienced riders, what advice would you give someone just getting started on a bike so they always get home safely?

11.01.2022 Crazy weather predicted all week for Sydney. Who's taking advantage of it and getting more wet riding experience?

11.01.2022 Long live the Yamaha YZF-R6! https://www.visordown.com//yamaha-r6-be-discontinued-altho

11.01.2022 Today is the first day of National Road Safety Week 2021. From 16 to 23 May, various landmarks around Sydney and NSW will be bathed in yellow light to (hopefully) intrigue and remind motorists to drive in a safe and an intelligent manner. More information: https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/nsw

10.01.2022 Joe Rider $50 fuel voucher and $500 Major Prize winners ============================================= Fuel Voucher -----------------... Today's fuel voucher winner is Lawrence Gough; he noticed our Joe Rider at Oxford and Barcom Sts., Darlinghurst, around 0800 hrs. Well done, Lawrence! $500 major prize winner ------------------------------ Out of all those who successfully spotted our Joe and Jo riders, the grand prize winner is ... Blair Sully! Blair saw our rider traversing the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge; while he didn't win the fuel voucher, he has swept the floor by claiming the Big Kahuna! Congrats, Blair. You, and everyone else who looked out for us, did well. Enjoy this reprieve from 2020.

10.01.2022 When approaching a Give Way or Stop sign at an intersection (or any intersection for that matter), be prepared for the vehicle behind to rear-end you and have an escape plan. Positioning to the right may help lower the possibility of this happening.

10.01.2022 So much for wire rope barriers.

10.01.2022 Dont forget your helmet this long weekend.

10.01.2022 A creative way to remove chicken strips and run the electrics.

10.01.2022 Sydney researchers say they've found links between the type of motorbike being used and the injuries suffered in a crash. #9News | Nightly at 6.00pm

09.01.2022 Who amongst us were fortunate enough to know Animal OAM a.k.a. Randall Nelson? https://www.facebook.com/groups/699739336826910/permalink/1994602797340551/

09.01.2022 [CTP SURVEY] Survey link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSc4CHthG2_NFaLT3/viewform OR https://tinyurl.com/MCCNSW-CTP-202005... The MCCNSW represents you at meetings with the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA). We want to hear from you regarding CTP. Please complete this 2-minute survey to tell us what concerns you. Feel free to share the link with other riders, tag a friend, or share on your timeline. The survey finishes midnight 31 May. Results will be published on our Facebook page and our website. Thanks for your participation.

09.01.2022 [Recreational Trail Bike Riders Survey] With an estimated 75,000 recreational trail bike riders in NSW, there is a need for a peak body to represent their concerns about access to trail riding areas. The Motorcycle Council of NSW has recently formed the Recreational Trail Bike Riders Sub-committee; our aim is to take those concerns to the relevant bodies in order to create a viable relationship that ensures the future of trail riding in NSW. The committees first task is unde...rtaking a collaborative approach to the development of our NSW Trail Bike Strategic Plan. We shall be engaging with all stakeholders such as riders, FCAI, NPWS, NSW Police Force, Office of Sport, Outdoors NSW, Forestry Corporation and LGAs. We have prepared a Recreational Trail Bike Rider survey. Please complete it and circulate it to as many trial riders as possible. Survey link: https://forms.gle/wTzgrT41UtCLgjER8

08.01.2022 Joe Rider Fuel Voucher Winners ========================= It is our pleasure to annouce our first two $50 fuel voucher winners:... - Monday: Kristy Wride - Tuesday: Kit King Congratulations, Kristy and Kit. Well done on spotting our riders and letting us know. Enjoy the vouchers. Everyone who has successfully reported a Joe/Jo Rider sighting, including fuel voucher winners, will go into the draw for the $500 grand prize. Keep your eyes peeled to increase your chances of winning. #MAM2020 #JoeRider

07.01.2022 All lights are on: what do you do?

07.01.2022 If you are an MCCNSW Associate Member, you could be eligible for discounted greenslips/CTP renewals from our wonderful partners at Monaland. Visit the page below for more information, and to apply for a quote. Not an Associate Member yet? Sign up for a mere $25/year to receive many more benefits: https://mccofnsw.org.au/membership-benefits https://www.monaland.com.au/nswmcc.html

07.01.2022 [Captions included] Magpie attack season is upon us. For standing up to his winged aggressor, this rider was rewarded with two more visor strikes. Have you been swooped yet?

06.01.2022 Our wonderful supporter, Motorcycle Assist Australia, is offering a promotional road side assistance offer to MCCNSW Individual Members (ends 30 June 2021): - 1 Year Standard Roadside Assist Promotion Price $39.00 (Save $10.00) RRP $49.00 - 1 Year Premium Roadside Assist Promotion Price $74.50 (Save $24.50) RRP $99.00... As a bonus, once you've taken advantage of the promotion, you automatically lock in your future discounts for as long as you remain a member. You can even add up to 10 extra motorcycles to your account at any given time using the promotion code listed make sure you save the code for future use. Promotion codes: - 1 Year Standard Roadside Assist: MCCNSWSTANDARD1YRSA39 - 1 Year Premium Roadside Assist: MCCNSWPREMIUM1YRSA7450 Call them on 1300 952 500 and provide your MCCNSW Individual Member number to qualify for the discounted price. https://mymcaa.com.au/

05.01.2022 Motorists in general do not understand how vital space is for motorcyclists and bicyclists (those who comprise the Vulnerable Road User group). This is because our vehicles do not protect us, nor they do not stay upright on their own tailgating us only serves to distract and endanger us and others. A motorist who follows and passes riders while providing a safe space is a competent one. Share this video with those who aren't. https://www.facebook.com/nswroadsafety/posts/3932190186829187

04.01.2022 Newer riders may not be aware that it takes longer to stop in the wet, and on slippery surfaces. Practising emergency braking regularly will hone your defensive riding skills especially vital for vulnerable road users. https://bicyclensw.org.au/stopping-distances-for-car-motor/

04.01.2022 [SOUTH AUSTRALIA] Yesterday, new laws were introduced in SA in relation to 'extreme speed', defined as 'driving at 55km/hr or more above the limit in a zone marked 60 or less, or 80km/hr or more above the limit in a zone marked above 60'. Convicted motorists face up to 5 years in jail, a minimum 2-year licence disqualification, and the ability for police to strip offenders' licences on the spot. Expect this to spread to other states and territories in the not-too-distant futu...re. https://www.facebook.com/SouthAustraliaPolice/posts/4078778852199426

02.01.2022 MotoCAP has put more motorcycle pants to the test. Check out the website and choose your next gear using MotoCAP at www.motocap.com.au #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth

02.01.2022 Fun times await those who love to ride in the rain. https://www.abc.net.au//2/bom-winter-outlook-2020/12292658

02.01.2022 Mobile speed camera warning signs are set to vanish in the near future. Will this affect the way you ride? https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSsydney/videos/190380496018589/

02.01.2022 1 June 2020 = freedom to ride within NSWs borders. Continue social distancing for great justice.

02.01.2022 When approaching a green light, you must stop if: a] it turns yellow, AND b] it is safe to do so... The car driver had plenty of time to stop safely, so they did. The rider, however, was: - tailgating the car (0.50.6 second gap, instead of at least 2 seconds here) - not paying attention to the lights until it was too late, and - his reaction time was appallingly poor It is also possible the food delivery rider was distracted by his mobile. Given all this, is the outcome any surprise?

02.01.2022 If you are (or know) the rider who was rear-ended at the intersection of Prospect Highway and Station Road, Seven Hills, NSW, here are the details of the driver of this orange-red Holden Colorado YKC04H. A Good Samaritan chased him down and brought him back to the scene, but the rider had left by then. Good on you, Tim.

02.01.2022 CRASH has released the comparative safety scores for 30 more motorcycle helmets. Make the safest choice when it comes to buying a helmet. See the latest rating results at www.crash.org.au #MotorcycleAwarenessMonth #mam2020... https://www.facebook.com/nswroadsafety/videos/2423724814599078/

01.01.2022 Share with anyone who needs to learn this.