The name 4B's stands for Bent & Buckled Bikies Bureau, with the idea being to offer injured riders support during their stays in hospital. This is a side of motorcycling often ignored, but the 4B's, with regular visits, distribution of magazines and friendly support, try to make it as easy as possible.
TOKYO — Japanese motorcycle maker Yamaha Motor announced Friday plans to close seven factories globally with the loss of 1,000 jobs, in an effort to bounce back from a 2.4-billion-dollar annual loss.
Member of Parliament for Wigram Progressive Leader 14 November 2009 Speech notes ACC Bikers' rally 12 noon The Square, Christchurch
One of my staff was at a community function the other day at Southwards Car Museum on the Kapiti Coast, and he came across a leaflet calling all motorcyclists to get in touch with their local club, and it had the contact details of every club in the area.
It struck him that New Zealand motorcyclists are some of the most well-organised and determined community groups in New Zealand. If anyone can save our ACC scheme - you can.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY: Ralph Hazleton, of Rolling Thunder Motor Co, is one of many motorcycle riders, especially those with large bikes, lamenting the increase in ACC levies announced yesterday.
New Zealand Motorcyclists say there will be loud protests against the proposed $500 ACC levy increase on large bikes.
"It's ludicrous - what are they thinking of?" Motorcycling New Zealand chief executive Paul Pavletich said.
Owners of bikes over 601cc will see their annual ACC levy increase from $252.69 to $745.77 under the proposal.
Nelson police want sponsors of a charity motorcycle event to pull their support because of gang links.
The event's organisers were patched members of the Red Devils, an associate club of the Hells Angels, Nelson Bays area commander Inspector Brian McGurk said.
The annual Nelson Bays poker run in March attracted over 200 motorcyclists this year and some sponsors said there had been no problems and they would continue their support.
Note this is an article regarding Malaysian laws. However the theme is interesting considering the current anti-motorcyclist climate or media focus in Australia.
FEDERAL traffic police chief Senior Asst Comm (II) Datuk Abd Aziz Yusof has called for mandatory jail sentence for motorcyclist who endanger the public by speeding or riding recklessly,
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The traffic safety watchdog and an NGO are giving away many helmets for free and 10,000 others at discounts on the occasion of the first United Nations Global Road Safety Week, April 23-29.
The National Traffic Safety Committee and the Asian Injury Protection Fund (AIPF) began a program titled ‘Wear a helmet, no excuse’ Monday with a safety appeal to motorbike riders in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Malaysia's government, hoping to thwart car thieves, will embed license plates with microchips containing information about the vehicle and its owner, a news report said Saturday.
With the chips in use, officials can scan cars at roadblocks and identify stolen vehicles, the New Straits Times reported.
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