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14.2.07 From Deaks, President, Patriots
Australia NSW
APPROVAL GRANTED FOR MIA SEARCH IN VIETNAM
Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Bruce Billson has
been
advised that the Vietnamese Government has given its approval for
further work to commence in search of Austalian MIA's from the Vietnam
War.
Ongoing diplomatic efforts, greatly assisted by the support of the
Vietnamese Embassy in Canberra, has secured approvals for the private,
Australian Government backed group Operation Aussies Home and a
specialist civilian team, coordinated by Army, to conduct further
examinations of sites in Vietnam where the remains of Australian
soldiers could be located.
Ground penetrating radar will be used in this work in search of the
graves of Lance Corporal Richard Parker and Private Peter Gillson, who
were killed during fighting in Bien Hoa Province in 1965.
The Army team, supported by the Operation Aussies Home group, will seek
to establish whether remains of Lance Corporal John Gillespie can be
located from a helicopter crash site in the Minh Dam Mountains (formerly
the Long Hai Hills) of southern Vietnam.
Army is currently making preparations to support the expert team to go
to Vietnam at the earliest opportunity.
Media information:
Cameron Hill
(Mr Billson) 02 6277 7820 or 0408 239 521
Defence Media Liaison
(Defence) 02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
For a free subscription to Defence Direct, the Minister for Defence's
monthly e-newsletter, please follow this link
http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/defencedirect/spt/subscribe.html
MEDIA RELEASE
The Hon. Bruce Billson, MP
Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence
007/2007 Tuesday, 13 February 2007
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Harley-Davidson
to make 3-wheeled motorcycles called 'trikes'
The Associated Press
Published: September 1, 2006
MILWAUKEE Harley-Davidson thinks its riders are ready for a three-wheeled hog.
The iconic motorcycle maker said Friday it will begin making three-wheeled
motorcycles, also called trikes, in partnership with Lehman Trikes U.S.A.
Spearfish, South Dakota-based Lehman already converts motorcycles made by Harley
and other manufacturers into trikes, but the new line will be branded as
Harley-Davidson and sold by its dealers.
Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Inc. did not release further details about the
new bikes or when they would be released.
Harley is continually looking to develop new products and expand the appeal of
its brand, said Harley-Davidson Vice President Ron Hutchinson.
"Trikes are another way we can inspire the dream of owning a Harley-Davidson,"
he said.
Lehman Trikes U.S.A. is a subsidiary of Lehman Trikes Inc. of Canada. The
company has made trikes for more than 20 years.
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27.07.07
Iconic motorcycle
manufacturer Harley-Davidson has seen sales of its famous bikes, including
the Sportster, V-Rod and Fat Boy, surge by 15.6 per cent in Europe during
the second quarter of 2006 compared with the same period last year.
Overall European sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles for the first half
of 2006 also remain firmly in the fast lane and are up by 12.5 per cent
(20,635) on 2005 (18,353).
“These results are encouraging as they reflect the growing appeal of our
motorcycles to European riders who are completely new to the
Harley-Davidson experience,” said H-D Europe’s V P John Russell.
“The Sportster range is important to us because increasing numbers of
riders have realised that while Harley-Davidson remains a famous and
desirable marque, motorcycles like the Sportster are very attainable.
“We’ve also made strong progress with our VRSC motorcycle line-up - these
machines offer all the head-turning good looks synonymous with the
Harley-Davidson name whilst delivering plenty of performance and the
technology and handling characteristics that many European riders
appreciate,” Russell added.
News of Harley-Davidson’s robust European sales figures came shortly after
the announcement that the famous Milwaukee company was launching a
completely new 1584cc, Twin Cam 96/96B engine for its 2007 Touring, Dyna
and Softail “Big Twin” motorcycles. The introduction of a highly
sophisticated active air intake and exhaust system for European Big Twin
models also significantly improves power, torque and sound quality whilst
meeting European noise and emissions regulations.
Another key feature for model year ‘07 Big Twin models is the 6-speed
Cruise Drive transmission first introduced on Dyna models last year.
Electronic sequential port fuel injection is also featured on all
Harley-Davidson models, including Sportsters, for 2007. A new Smart
Security System, offering hands- free operation, is also standard
equipment on all 2007 Harley-Davidson models.
“Harley-Davidson is renowned for its heritage and traditions which date
back over a century. But we continue to innovate and the new Twin Cam
96/96B engine, which offers up to 19 per cent more torque than its
predecessor, is firm proof of our commitment to investing in technologies.
This ensures that our V-Twin motorcycles constantly evolve and offer our
riders a unique but thoroughly modern riding experience.”
2007 MODEL SERIES -- AUSTRALIAN RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICES (GST INCLUSIVE)
|
MODEL |
NAME |
BASE |
TWO-TONE |
|
|
|
AUD$ |
AUD$ |
|
SPORTSTER |
|
|
|
|
XL883L - NEW |
883 Low (cast wheel) |
$10,995 |
|
|
XL883 |
883 (cast wheel) |
$11,250 |
|
|
XL 883C |
883 Custom |
$12,995 |
$13,420 |
|
XL1200C |
1200 Custom |
$16,995 |
$17,420 |
|
XL50 - NEW |
50th Anniversary |
$17,495 |
|
|
DYNA |
|
|
|
|
FXD |
Super Glide |
$21,250 |
|
|
FXDB |
Street Bob |
$22,750 |
$23,250 |
|
FXDC |
Super Glide Custom |
$23,750 |
|
|
FXDL |
Low Rider |
$26,250 |
$26,750 |
|
FXDWG |
Wide Glide |
$28,495 |
$28,995 |
|
SOFTAIL |
|
|
|
|
FXST |
Standard |
$24,750 |
|
|
FXSTB |
Night Train |
$28,495 |
|
|
FLSTF |
Fat Boy |
$28,995 |
$29,495 |
|
FXSTC - NEW |
Softail Custom |
$28,995 |
$29,495 |
|
FLSTC |
Heritage Softail Classic |
$29,250 |
$29,750 |
|
FXSTD |
Deuce |
$28,750 |
$29,250 |
|
FLSTN |
Deluxe |
$29,495 |
$29,995 |
|
FLSTSC |
Springer Classic |
$28,750 |
$29,250 |
|
VRSC |
|
|
|
|
VRSCAW - NEW |
V-Rod |
$30,500 |
$31,100 |
|
VRSCD |
V-Rod |
$26,495 |
$27,095 |
|
VRSCR |
Street Rod |
$27,995 |
|
|
VRSCX - NEW |
V-Rod |
|
$32,995 |
|
VRSCDX - NEW |
V-Rod |
|
$27,495 |
|
TOURING
|
|
|
|
|
FLHT |
Electra Glide Standard |
$25,750 |
|
|
FLHX |
Street Glide |
$30,995 |
|
|
FLHRC |
Road King Classic |
$30,495 |
$31,095 |
|
FLHRS |
Road King Custom |
$30,250 |
|
|
FLHTCU |
Ultra Classic Electra Glide |
$32,995 |
$33,595 |
|
CVO |
|
|
|
|
FXDSE |
Screamin’ Eagle Dyna |
$49,995 |
|
|
FXSTSSE |
Screamin’ Eagle Springer Softail |
$53,500 |
|
|
FLHRSE3 |
Screamin’ Eagle Road King |
$55,000 |
|
|
FLHTCUSE2 |
Screamin’ Eagle Ultra |
$58,750 |
|
Recommended Retail prices effective from Sep 1, 2006 & subject to change
without notice. Not including on-road costs, dealer delivery, or statutory
charges.
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27.07.07
Indian
Motorcycle Company Back in Business has New Home July 20, 2006 - Indian
Motorcycle Company Press Release -
http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/
Indian(R) Motorcycle Company is pleased to announce that it will be
revving up its engine in a new home. After carefully reviewing location options
throughout the United States, Indian(R) has selected a factory in Kings
Mountain, North Carolina, where it will place its world headquarters. The site,
located in Cleveland County, 37 miles west of downtown Charlotte, includes 11
acres of property and a 40,000 square foot manufacturing facility which is
expandable to 125,000 square feet.
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28th
& 29th July Subzero Grand Opening
Along time coming has been the Grand Opening of our three new shops at Muswellbrook & Singleton. Subzero Automotive & Subzero Gas & Gear Muswellbrook & Singleton will be opened in style on Friday the 28th and 29th of July.
To coincide with the events we have put together an array of events of which I invite you and your staff & your customers to attend at will.
Soon a full itinerary will be sent to you and we would ask you to rsvp where possible to help with numbers.
Friday will consist primarily of a trade fair displaying our range of services and will include an all day bar and sausage sizzle and will be in conjunction with the muswellbrook race clubs industrial estate race day .As a major sponsor of the day we will be presenting all customers and employees with free entry and drink vouchers for “Our Shout”. Afterwards we takeover the members bar for a xmas in july theme night for employees, customers & suppliers for four hours of comedian (tba) and band. It should be a great night.
Saturday is focussed at a cause close to our company and all moneys raised will be donated to the family of Mr Tim Butler, who’s life was dramatically altered some months ago when suffered serious head injury’s after innocently having a beer with his mates Tim was the victim of a needless assault and battering. Tim’s wife and two children will be present to receive our efforts. Saturday begins with a Harley Davidson poker run from scone via singleton shop and up to denman then back to subzero. This coincides with a show and shine and continuing trade fair. Jumping castle, face painting, helicopter joy flights, Harley Rides, Day time Band, Power fm on site broadcast will all be there to entertain you and your families so come along tell your friends.
The big news regarding the event has just been confirmed, the current Miss Australia and Miss World contender will be at our event to sign autographs etc. Also Neighbours starlet Carla Bonner (Stef) will also be in attendance on the Saturday. Not to mention the reappearance of the Subzero Motorcoach which will be open for your inspection and also a contender in the poker run.
Your support on these two days would be greatly appreciated to help make this a successful event
14.07.06
Helmets fogging up? Tell him the cats sent you.
Hello
I am a member of Ulysses (Hills Group - NSW) and ride a Honda 900 Hornet, and
was having all sorts of problems with my visor fogging up, tried all the old
remedies to no avail, then discovered a brilliant new product from the US,
called Fogtech.
www.fogtech.com
I bought a sample of their product and trialled it and found it suited me
perfectly, as it keeps the fogging away for up to 5 days+ and have begun
importing it into Australia, as it not only is ideal for bikers (in most cases),
but for industrial safety use as well. The product comes in handy one use wipes
and 30 ml bottles.
If you think it could be of some use to you and your members, let me know and I
can send you a sample.
I sell the wipes for $1.50 each, and the bottles (which can give up to 40 uses)
for $20.00.
Kindest regards,
Peter Cohen
02 88507298
0429796132
CASTLE HILL
NSW
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3.7.06 Had to happen sooner or
later, Honda have had it on their quad bikes for a year now.
Yamaha has released the much-revised FJR1300, and there's something missing - the clutch lever!

The company has installed an auto clutch system called Yamaha Chip Controlled
Shift, or YCC-S, which enables the rider to shift either using a footlever or a
left-handlebar switch cluster.
According to the Yamaha: The YCCS system is essentially a manual transmission
with a computer controlled clutch. Internally, the FJR1300AS's 5-speed
transmission and clutch remain intact; however, they've added a clutch
controller and electronic shift actuator all connected to a sophisticated
computer to provide perfect, clutchless manual shifting in any situation.
Specially developed by Yamaha, the system employs an electronically controlled
clutch-less shifting device that reduces hassle and fatigue, so you can get on
with really enjoying the ride. YCC-S uses a dedicated ECU to deliver quick,
perfect shifts every time. It?s up to you whether you shift using the
handlebar-mounted switch or foot lever.
Australians riders have made it the FJR1300 top selling touring motorcycle and
everyone knows about its turbine-smooth, fuel-injected engine and aluminium
sports frame.
There are also numerous detailed changes, such as revised bodywork and more
friendly positioning of the pillion pegs. The bike is priced at $24,999 plus ORC.
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Motorcycle Council of NSW - Wire
barriers deadly: motorcyclists - June 14, 2006 - This article from : AAP
- WIRE rope barriers intended to save motorists from head-on
collisions were a deadly hazard for motorcyclists, the Motorcycle Riders
Association of Australia (MRAA) said. The barriers - which are median barriers
or which can be placed along the side of the road - can dismember or decapitate
motorcyclists who come off their bikes at speed and should be banned until
proven safe, MRAA president Dale Maggs said.
The MRAA today released a photograph of a stretch of wire rope barrier alongside
a Victorian highway, where a motorcyclist was killed in 2004. Mr Maggs said
conventional median barriers offered a fallen motorcyclist a good chance of
``sliding along'' the face of the barrier, without hitting a post, until they
came to a stop. But a wire rope barrier, Mr Maggs said, had more posts and
these were exposed, meaning it was likely a fallen rider would suffer a serious
injury. ``If you hit one of the posts at any speed over 35kmh it will shatter a
bone, any faster than that and you lose a limb or become decapitated,'' Mr Maggs
said. The fresh push to ban the barriers follows media comments last week by
state Labor MP Brendan Jenkins, who said the new barriers ``save lives for
motorcyclists''. Mr Maggs said the comment was insensitive and he called on the
member to ``apologise to the families of the motorcyclists killed and injured by
these barriers''. ``Mr Jenkins has thus far failed to answer requests to discuss
this matter with the MRAA,'' he said.
A Victorian government spokeswoman said today the wire-rope barriers had faced
several safety reviews and they were declared a safer means to halt an
out-of-control vehicle. ``VicRoads undertook a thorough investigation of their
safety performance (which) found no evidence to indicate that wire-rope barriers
pose a danger to motorcyclists,'' the spokeswoman said.
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Both Shadow and Telstra Jeff sent in this picture. Original and innovative!
Would be a fun ride I reckon!

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hi,
21.03.06
from the
Motorcycle Council of NSW via
Exhaust Notes
1. EXHAUST LAW REPEALED ---- Clause 19 is dead. No more sticker tax.
Still need to be mindful of the noise level, but harassment stickers are finished. Details here:- http://www.mccofnsw.org.au/a/174.html
Great news! A pity so many had to spend so much time fighting to see such an ill-considered regulation overturned. Still, the victory serves as a lesson to the twerps who advised their Ministers to put it on the books in the first place. "The Motorcycle Council wishes to acknowledge assistance from the NSW Democrats, in an initial Motion of Disallowance and also acknowledge support granted to this Motion from members of the NSW Upper House. It reinforces the value of an independent Upper House". Thanks to Arthur Chesterfield-Evans for cranking this issue up. ----
2. BIG BROTHER ON NOISY EXHAUSTS - End for loud exhausts?
A new camera system could see an end to using loud cans on the road as it can automatically send tickets to anyone exceeding a pre-determined noise limit. The system was developed by Australian firm Acoustic Research Laboratories, and is fully automated with sound level meters, cameras and computer processors. Seperate microphones and video modules are mounted in waterproof boxes and the makers claim it can tell the difference between trigger sounds and general background noise. Once set up, it can generate 10.000 tickets before the on-board hard drive is filled with 10-second video and audio clips as evedence for each one. Officials in Australia are already looking at the system, according to this report by Newspaper.com. It will also be used to tackle loud car stereos.
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Now you all can work this out with the greatest of ease.............below is
what was sent from the Dept after numerous phone calls. They were very
helpful but as you can see good at bureaucratic bullshit gobbledegook
doublespeak. Sent them a copy of what's been floating around as below.....and
their clear as mud reply further down.
I got a headache halfway.........but if this turns your dials then enjoy. Also if you want a copy of ADR 39/00 then click here.
Sent: Thursday, 9
February 2006 10:49 AM
To: jessica.bell@environment.nsw.gov.au
Subject: