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Monthly Archive for October, 2009

Biketoberfest – Sunday Public Display

This coming weekend is Biketoberfest and part of the event will include a display of BMW motorcycles and the chance for the general public and bikers to talk to BMWOR members and learn about the club. As a heads up our space allocation is 30 lineal meters, most of it is outside Geoff Gray BMW. […]

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Everyone knows that you can’t drive (or ride) and talk or txt (dumb arses) on your mobile.  But did you realise that motorbike must have headlights on from Nov 1st? In fact there are 19 changes to road rules taking effect from Nov 1st, read them all HERE!

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Scooter Survival

Next time you are out on your BMW Scooter, ducking and weaving through traffic, jumping to the front of the queue, spending coins on filling up and sailing past the WOF stations spare a thought for us less fortunate mortals. If you want some tips on been a better Scooterer, click HERE!

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Advice from ACC

I had an interesting meeting today with a representative from ACC who gave a talk mainly on what the ACC does for people and companies. At the end of it I had a frank discussion (his name was Frank, really) about the proposed changes to ACC for motorbike riders and how unfair it was.  He […]

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Jeff Gray Welcomes BMW Motorrad

Jeff Gray Group are proud to introduce the BMW Motorrad rang of motorcycles to their Christchurch dealership. As New Zealand’s first BMW kombi dealership we are able offer the full BMW experience with the ability to trade bikes on bikes, bikes on cars and cars on cars. We are the only BMW Motorrad dealer in […]

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Avon Road Tyres on Special

Pit Lane on Manchester Street has some Avon AV60’s on special.  These are rear road tyres only. Sizes are: 127×55 – 17 180×55 – 17 190×55 – 17, I think Not sure of the price but you can call them on 379-7382

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ACC & New Zealand Government

As you have no doubt heard the New Zealand Government is proposing obscene levy increase of ACC Levies for motorcyclists.  It seems they think that motorcyclists are the root of all evil so eliminating us will reduce the cost of providing ACC payouts in respect to motorcycle accidents. It takes no account of the crazy […]

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Biketoberfest update

Geoff Gray BMW have tickets for the rider training at Ruapuna, October 30th.  If you wish to participate contact Rodney Faulkner at Geoff Gray BMW. Tickets are available on a first come first served basis, limited numbers apply. Tickets to the bikerball can also be purchased through Rodney.

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