Keep motorcycle parking free - sign the petition

This just came in from Kiwi Biker

WCC are reviewing the use of on-road motorcycle parking, which may include 

the introduction of fees / charges.

Do your bit by signing the "keep it free" petition: 

http://www.wellington.govt.nz/haveyoursay/e-petitions/ep/details/147

Even if you aren't a Wellingtonian - sign the petition.
If parking fees for motorcycles goes ahead here, you can guarantee one council 

will set a precedent for other councils "justifying" fees to be a nationwide thing.

Here is a link to the policy: http://www.wellington.govt.nz/plans/policies/parking/pdfs/parking2007-09.pdf

The Policy was drafted September 2007 with an implementation timeframe of 3 - 5 years. 

The motorcycle section in question is on pg 28 which states:

"f. Review the provision for motorcycle parking, including investigating issues such as 

quantity of spaces, location, parking price and motorcycle parking provision in town 

and suburban centres"

PS: Kudos and credit to BRONZ for organising this.

Helmets Must Be Worn

the Selfedgeyard recently posted a great post about 1980′s Old Schoool BMX Radness
Freestyle Flyin’ & Street stylin
here a small selection of the pics in the post.

found via the nice site Serial Optimist. check it here

gr650 "action"

wow
did something with my gr650...!
I'm slow, I know... taking my time.
removed the front mudguard. will try to turn it into a slimmer version.
removed my rear wheel. Someone is putting my new rear Dunlop F11 tyre on it right now, yes!
it's a front tire, I know, but I found it impossible to find a nice looking 16" tyre
I tried to fit my "harley" rim. I like the look but it doesn't fit.. yet.
the rear axle is wider than my suzuki rim so i have to find a way to adapt it.
tips are welcome :)
more gr650 news will follow

I still need a new gas tank.
bought a Suzuki GT 250 tank but it doesn't look nice and the frame of the GR is very wide an high so I need a gastank with a huge tunnel.
something like a Honda TL125 would be nice but they are impossible to find over here.
I like the look of these tanks.
probably need to make a custom tank but if someone knows a standard gas tank that looks sort of simular to this please let me know.