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Is this your last ride for a while?

Your Sunday ride may have been your last for some time.

Australian governments at all levels seem set to recommend that “any sort of travel that is not part of someone’s normal life” be avoided to stop the spread of coronavirus.

The official decision and precise wording has not yet been released.

We are expecting that could happen later tonight or tomorrow morning after the “war cabinet” meet this evening over the pandemic crisis.

Meanwhile, we live in confusion!

We could argue that riding a motorcycle is essential to us and definitely part of our normal life.

We could argue that riding solo and not mixing with anyone nor stopping anywhere for a coffee is self-isolating.

We could also argue that our only stop would be for fuel and we could keep our gloves on while we pump fuel and pay with a credit card at the pump (if that is available).

But that might be disingenuous and perhaps not in the community’s best interests.

We have asked the Prime Minister’s office and all state premiers for clarification on travel advice regarding motorcyclists and will update if/when we receive a response.

However, given the disparity between states and the federal government over whether schools should close, we don’t expect a clear answer.

This is no laughing matter.

Virus meme panic coronavirus threatThis meme is no longer relevant

This is now serious.

Our leaders are talking about curtailing interstate and long-distance travel, which very much sounds to us like our weekend ride is in jeopardy.

If the government bans non-essential travel, then we will effectively be house-bound.

If they just recommend avoiding non-essential travel, we may still be able to ride if we act responsibly and “exercise judgement” as the PM says.

That probably means riding solo, no cafes or restaurants along the way and keeping our gloves on when fuelling up.

However, the PM also says “travel needs to be reduced to stop the spread of the virus across the country”.

It’s a baffling message for motorcyclists.

However, we need to share the responsibility of not contributing to the virus spread, so we suggest limiting your rides until the issue is clearly spelt out by our leaders.

Maybe just commuting to work.

If they do not ban non-essential travel tomorrow, it may only be a matter of days before they do. We hope you got in a good last ride!

How to survive

No matter what happens overnight, the coming months look like being a long period of boring home detention if we are not allowed to ride.

To satisfy our motorcycling habit, we will need to watch old races, motorcycle movies and documentaries on streaming services.

We can also spend time giving our bike a thorough clean and maintenance update.

You can also wade through the more than 6000 articles on Motorbike Writer, especially those timeless self-help articles in the Tips/Training section!

Meanwhile, we will continue to publish relevant articles and keep you updated on the motorcycling world.

Stay safe and sane.

The Australian Government Department of Health advises that the only people who will be tested for COVID-19 are those with symptoms who have either returned from overseas in the past 14 days or been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days.

If you are sick and believe you have symptoms of COVID-19, call your GP ahead of time to book an appointment. Or call the national Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice on 1800 020 080. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.

To keep up to date with the latest information, please visit the Department of Health website.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Sacked Harley boss paid $11m, say investors

A boardroom battle is brewing at Harley-Davidson as investors trying to wrestle control have suggested CEO and president Matt Levatich was sacked last month and was paid a record $11m last year.

Hedge fund Impala Asset Management who have a 1.2% share in Harley, have launched their first proxy battle to have two nominees on the board.

Harley replied that it is happy with its nine nominees.

But Impala isn’t backing down and released a controversial statement to investors that claims Levatich was sacked or “terminated” and paid a record sum. It also complains about the salary for temporary replacement Jochen Zeitz.

We have had significant concerns about the strategic direction and actions taken by the Board under former Chairman Michael Cave’s stewardship for some time – and we have voiced these concerns privately to Harley,” Impala says. 

Notably, it took our urging to convince the Board to terminate the prior CEO, Matthew Levatich, despite years of poor performance. 

In 2019, Mr. Levatich’s reported compensation increased to a new annual record of more than $11 million, even as adjusted motorcycle operating income declined by more than 20% and the stock underperformed Harley’s peers.

The Board has still not shown that it is focused on positive change. To the contrary, one of the first decisions the incumbent directors made after firing Mr. Levatich was to reward their longstanding colleague, Jochen Zeitz, the new Acting President and CEO, with a pay package that could provide up to $8.5 million in salary, bonuses and restricted units for a short assignment.

This is yet another instance of this Board being tone deaf to the plight of shareholders and further demonstrates the need for new perspectives on the Board.”

Sacked or mutual agreement?

Matt Levatich Harley-Davidson CEOP and president boss HogLevatich in Australia last year

Harley has not replied to Impala’s claims, but their original announcement said Levatich was stepping down after a mutual agreement with the board.

They have also not answered our questions from a couple of weeks ago that included whether the boss was sacked and his severance payment arrangements.

Looks like tough times ahead for Harley who this week announced temporary factory closures in the US after a worker at their Pilgrim Rd engine factory in Milwaukee tested positive for coronavirus.

It is too early to say what effect the new boss, new board, coronavirus and the likely recession will have on this major motorcycle manufacturer, but we will keep you updated.

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Great news! MotoGP free during pandemic

Amid all the pandemic doom and gloom surrounding cancelled motorcycle racing, motorcycle rallies and events, MotoGP has announced some great news for fans.

MotoGP will make all their content free until racing starts again.

They had been making some races available for free while they sorted out the calendar which they say could now extend int January 2021.

Now they have made all their content free.

That means all their historic races, documentaries, interviews and more.

2015 Phillip Island MotoGP2015 Phillip Island MotoGP

“If you’re a MotoGP fan and these days feel lacking in action, don’t worry, we’ve got the answer,” the official announcement says.

“From today until the championship begins you can enjoy a taste of everything MotoGP VideoPass has to offer for free.

“From the whole archive of past races (from 1992 until Qatar 2020) to all the documentaries, exclusive interviews, historic highlights and more, it’ll be sure to satisfy your race hunger until the Covid-19 crisis is over and we can go racing again!

“It’s an opportunity to enjoy our enormous archive of content, available on motogp.com, and will no doubt please all of our motorcycle fans.”

Pandemic relief

So if you are self-isolating during the pandemic and have run out of things to watch on Netflix, or you just want to catch up on races you’ve missed, this is a great opportunity.

Of course you will have to register and MotoGP will be hoping you get hooked and continue with a subscription.

Click here for your free trial.

Normal prices are €139.99 (about $A260) for a season.

When MotoGP, World Superbikes and all other forms of cancelled motorcycle racing begins again is anyone’s guess.

Meanwhile, go for a ride to self-isolate and follow these pandemic health and safety tips.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

BMW joins motorcycle manufacturing halt

The coronavirus pandemic has halted motorcycle manufacturing in the USA and Europe with BMW Motorrad the latest to temporarily stop assembly lines.

BMW Motorrad has halted manufacturing at its Spandau factory n Berlin, but we believe G 310 production is continuing in the TVR plant in India.

The company has also closed its Munich HQ and two museums.

In Australia, BMW’s GS Safari has been postponed from this month until May 24-29.

The recent 2016 BMW GS Safari was a huge success with 200 riders traversing the glorious off-roads of the Great Dividing Range around the NSW-Queensland border and hinterland. joins recallGS Safari in doubt

A spokeswoman says the event will “most definitely go ahead in May”, but we think that’s unlikely given the pandemic expected to be at its peak then.

“We are aware that medically we will still be in the midst of dealing with the COVID-19 virus Australia wide however under advisement the current travel restrictions will have changed which will allow us to run the event as planned,” the spokeswoman says.

Click here for other motorcycle event cancellations.

Manufacturing halt

Break in new harley-Davidson engine factoryHarley’s Pilgrim Rd engine factory

Several motorcycle factories have closed across Europe while Harley-Davidson joined the temporary closure to clean its factories after a worker tested positive at their Milwaukee engine plant.

Ducati has extended its factory closure until March 25 and Brembo and Yamaha have closed their European factories until next Monday.

Moto Morini, KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas had already closed their factories in Italy and Austria.

The Piaggio Group – owner of Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Vespa – closed its factories last weekend for a “deep clean” and returned to production this week.

Meanwhile, MV Agusta in Lombardy, the epicentre of the Italian coronavirus contagion, continues with a reduced workforce.

All these manufacturing halts may not have an immediate effect on motorcycle supplies, but could result in longer term delays, especially on spare parts.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Why we publish motorcycle crash reports

We cop criticism from some riders for our motorcycle crash reports — usually after a spate of accidents — but we have to advise readers we won’t be changing our policy.

Rather than going through our reasons, we thought we would cut to the chase and quote the words of Perth rider Sandy Lewis who posted this comment on Facebook after a recent crash report:

“I took my girl for a great run alone today. Thanks to your posts about the sad & regular deaths of riders, I did take more care. I can be a bit radical sometimes.”

Thanks Sandy. You summed up the main reason we publish crash articles; to remind riders that this is a dangerous pastime.

We need to be 100% alert every time we ride because the consequences can be unforgiving.

My blood runs cold every time I see a police report on another crash. It certainly helps me to focus on riding safely.

In the latest report, Queensland Police are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash on Thursday (19 March 2020) at 7.50am in Bundaberg.

The motorcycle hit a stationary car in heavy traffic on Barolin St near the Beatrice St intersection. The 54-year-old local man died at the scene.

Crash reportsconcerns for single-vehicle crash reports negligent

Our crash articles are often accompanied by an analysis of the event or tips about how to avoid crashes in that particular situation.

However, detailed information is not always available from the police and it is difficult to cover crash events from afar.

So sometimes the crash report can be fairly scant on details.

But it is still important to be aware of them.

We also believe it galvanises the riding community to look out for each other.

Readers often comment with a simple “RIP” or short prayer for the fallen.

We may cop some flak from some, but we take safety very seriously and will not be shying away from reporting the stark reality!

We would rather not have to report crashes, but that’s turning a blind eye to a very real problem.

It should be noted that safety is a key issue among riders according to a poll we conducted several years ago.

Consequently, we often publish riding tips and articles about road safety, policing, safe infrastructure, crash statistics, road rules, etc.

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Another criticism is that we are a motorcycle website not a news site.

We’re sorry if you got that impression.

At the top of our page it clearly says: “Daily motorbike news, views & reviews.

So we publish crash reports as well as try to follow-up on any charges and court action that follow.

We’re not a sycophant motorcycle website that reviews gear and bikes in glowing terms to appease advertisers.

In fact, we don’t receive any advertising support from any motorcycle companies so we are not beholden to them.

We also do very few bike reviews because some companies won’t supply bikes for test because:

  1. We’re in Brisbane and it is too expensive for them to send them up here; and
  2. Some companies don’t like our honest approach to reviews!

Stay safe and thanks for your support.

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Moto Guzzi V85 TT scores two faults

Moto Guzzi Australia has recalled the V85 TT adventure model over two faults in the company’s first recall in more than 26 months.

The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the two faults concern the shaft drive seal and the footpegs.

It says the “rear drive oil seal may wear over time due to dust or other contamination” which is not ideal for an adventure bike.

“If the rear drive oil seal is damaged or worn, oil may leak onto the rear tyre and potentially cause loss of traction and/or control, increasing the risk of an accident or injury to the rider and other road users,” the notice says.Moto Guzzi V85 TT arrives colours two faults

Two faults

In the other matter, the footpeg retaining pins may fall off along with the pegs.

“If the foot rest loosens or detaches, the rider may lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an accident or injury to the rider and other road users,” the notice says.

Owners are asked to contact their nearest authorised Moto Guzzi dealer to book in for an additional dust seal and an improved pin retainer.

The dealer will also perform a free seven-point function and diagnostic check.

The list of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for the 74 affected bikes is attached to the end of this article.

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of affected models

ZGUKWA000KM000926
ZGUKWA000KM001400
ZGUKWA000KM005043
ZGUKWA000LM005660
ZGUKWA000LM005674
ZGUKWA000LM005688
ZGUKWA000LM005691
ZGUKWA001KM000921
ZGUKWA001KM001387
ZGUKWA001KM001390
ZGUKWA001KM005035
ZGUKWA001LM005666
ZGUKWA002KM000927
ZGUKWA002KM000930
ZGUKWA002KM001365
ZGUKWA002KM001396
ZGUKWA002KM001401
ZGUKWA002KM002192
ZGUKWA002KM003875
ZGUKWA002KM005027
ZGUKWA002LM005675
ZGUKWA002LM005689
ZGUKWA003KM000922
ZGUKWA003KM001391
ZGUKWA003KM005022
ZGUKWA003KM005036
ZGUKWA003LM005670
ZGUKWA004KM000914
ZGUKWA004KM000928
ZGUKWA004KM001397
ZGUKWA004KM002193
ZGUKWA004KM003876
ZGUKWA004KM005028
ZGUKWA004LM005659
ZGUKWA005KM000923
ZGUKWA005KM005023
ZGUKWA005LM005668
ZGUKWA005LM005671
ZGUKWA005LM005685
ZGUKWA006KM000929
ZGUKWA006KM001367
ZGUKWA006KM001398
ZGUKWA006KM001403
ZGUKWA006KM002194
ZGUKWA006KM005029
ZGUKWA006LM005677
ZGUKWA007KM000924
ZGUKWA007KM001393
ZGUKWA007KM005041
ZGUKWA007LM005669
ZGUKWA007LM005672
ZGUKWA008KM000656
ZGUKWA008KM001368
ZGUKWA008KM002195
ZGUKWA008KM003878
ZGUKWA008KM005033
ZGUKWA008LM005664
ZGUKWA008LM005678
ZGUKWA009KM000715
ZGUKWA009KM000925
ZGUKWA009KM001394
ZGUKWA009KM003811
ZGUKWA009KM005025
ZGUKWA009KM005042
ZGUKWA009LM005673
ZGUKWA009LM005687
ZGUKWA00XKM000920
ZGUKWA00XKM002196
ZGUKWA00XKM003879
ZGUKWA00XKM005020
ZGUKWA00XKM005034
ZGUKWA00XLM005679
ZGUKWA00XLM005682

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Harley-Davidson suspend production

Harley-Davidson has joined several other motorcycle manufacturers in temporarily suspending production due to the pandemic threat.

The company announced it will suspend the majority of its production at its US manufacturing facilities until March 29 after an employee at their Pilgrim Rd, Milwaukee, plant tested positive for Covid-19.

Ducati has extended its factory closure until March 25 and Brembo and Yamaha have closed their European factories until next Monday.

Moto Morini, KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas had already closed their factories in Italy and Austria.

The Piaggio Group – owner of Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Vespa – closed its factories last weekend for a “deep clean” and returned to production this week.

Meanwhile, MV Agusta in Lombardy, the epicentre of the Italian coronavirus contagion, continues with a reduced workforce.

Harley production halted

Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary 110th 105thPilgrim Rd factory

Now Harley has temporarily suspending production at their York Vehicle Operations in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities at Tomahawk Operations and Pilgrim Rd Powertrain Operations.

Harley-Davidson plans to continue monitoring the situation closely and make additional adjustments in accordance with WHO guidelines.

All these manufacturing halts may not have an immediate effect on motorcycle supplies, but could result in longer term delays, especially on spare parts.

Harley acting boss Jochen Zeitz says they “recognise the unprecedented nature of this global crisis” and want to “support our employees”.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary steps to prioritise employee health and safety,” he says.Break in new harley-Davidson engine factory

The majority of Harley’s US production employees will be on temporary layoff with medical benefits. The company will use this time to continue deep cleaning and disinfecting its production areas and common areas to further protect workers upon their return.

There is no word on any changes at their Indian factory which produces Street models for Australia and New Zealand and the Thai assembly plant which produces models fr Europe to avoid the high tariffs.

Harley-Davidson says they are working with dealers to assess individual impacts.

All Harley-Davidson sponsored events have been cancelled until mid-April.

Harley-Davidson Australia says that includes the national HOG Rally on the Gold Coast what was planned for July.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Servos profiteering from pandemic

The shocking fuel price rise in some cities over the past few days despite the OPEC glut and subsequent 20% reduction in oil prices is nothing more than profiteering from the pandemic.

Around the world fuel prices are dropping to 17-year lows, yet in some parts of Australia, prices are rising.

In Adelaide prices are now below $1/litre for 91RON, yet Brisbane have risen more than 40c in the past two days to almost $160. Prices for PULP are almost $180.

In Sydney, the average ULP price is $134 and in Melbourne it’s $126.

Oil price war

Russia and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) act as a cartel to control oil supply to determine prices.

Earlier this month, they fell out when Saudi Arabia wanted to keep production artificially low.

Fearing the market would open up for US producers, Russia walked out of the meeting and the Saudis responded by launching a price war that has driven crude and refined oil down by more than 20%.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg told the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to ensure petrol retailers pass on the price reductions.

ACCC boss Rod Sims said they would “name and shame” petrol retailers who gouge prices.

However, that is not good enough. Fuel companies have no shame, anyway!

During this coronavirus crisis, many workers are being stood down and are struggling to meet basic requirements such as house repayments, let alone inflated fuel costs.

The federal and/or state governments should be able to enact laws in a time of crisis to stop profiteering. They could extend it to toilet paper hoarders!

The federal government is waiving fuel excise for airline operators, so maybe they can also do the same for motorists.Fuel petrol servo service station helmet pulp ulp premium profiteering

Profiteering

Some may say that fuel won’t be in high demand during the pandemic because people will not be going out as much.

However, that does not give fuel companies the right to gouge prices for those who need fuel such as emergency workers, nurses, police, transport operators, etc.

Also, what about those who stay home and need to do some motorcycle stunts in their house to stave off boredom while in isolation!

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Riders auditing roads for motorcycle safety

Road conditions play a significant role in motorcycle safety so some state governments and councils are now auditing thousands of kilometres of roads specifically for motorcycle hazards.

Queensland, NSW and South Australian transport departments have been using a special award-winning motorcycle for the purpose.

Brett Hoskin with TMR auditing bikeQueensland Transport and Main Roads auditing bike

Australian road safety consultancy Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd has also audited several thousand kilometres of road in Tasmania, Victoria, New Zealand and Western Australia. (See a list of audited roads at the end of this article.)

Here is a video they produced about auditing the Lake Leake Road in Tasmania, which is a great motorcycling route but also a hot spot for serious motorcycle crashes.

Road auditing

We recently spoke with Safe System Solutions Research and Evaluations Lead and motorcyclist Dr Tana Tan while he was in Queensland to audit a popular motorcycling road.

He says auditing roads is one part of their three-point strategy to improve motorcycle safety. 

Aussie knowhow helps Thai riders stay safe Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd learn learner novice training licensed licensingDr Tana Tan

The others are: training engineers, road designers and road maintenance crews on what constitutes a safe road for riders through their Making Roads Motorcycle Friendly and Road Maintenance for Motorcycle Safety Courses and their consulting, research and evaluation services for motorcycle safety.

“Our motorcycle road safety audit reports are provided to our clients, generally councils and government departments. It’s then up to the councils and government departments to follow up on our findings,” he says.

Dr Tan says they use various motorcycles to assess roads.

“In Tassie, we mainly use adventure bikes, but I prefer a road bike with firm suspension that picks up the irregularities in the road,” he says.

The bike is fitted with a camera, accelerometer and data collector.Safe System Solutions road auditing

Here is a list of hazards that auditors look for:

  • Uneven surfaces especially on corner entry and exit that can destabilise suspension during braking and acceleration.
  • Removal of roadside hazards such as trees and signs, especially on the exit of a corner. Signs can be repositioned behind barriers or replaced with safer flexible signage that bends on impact. “It is more expensive to install but in the long-run it is cheaper as the signs pop back up and don’t necessarily have to be repaired or replaced after a crash”, Tana says.
  • Road edges with a “bleed” of the road surface over the edge gravel from melting tar and wear.
  • Intrusion of gravel from side roads. This is fixed by surfacing about 100m of gravel on the side road.
  • Road markings should be non-slippery paint or products such as OmniGrip to prevent loss of traction.
  • Appropriate speed limits. Tana says speed is often seen by people as an “easy fix”, but it relies on community and government support, which can be difficult to obtain because of other drivers such as the “economic imperative” of timely transport.
  • Edge lines are important to give riders cues about diminishing or increasing radius. On tightening corners the edge lines seem to converge and the opposite on corners that open up. 

Barrier hazards

Old Pac gets more ‘safety barriers’Lower rub rails on the Old Pacific Highway

One of the most contentious issues with riders is barriers, especially the use of wire rope barriers (WRBs) which some riders describe as “people slicers”.

Tana says that steel W-beam barriers on bends, especially on popular motorcycling roads, should have a lower rub rail to protect riders from impact with the upright posts. 

He says they have no issue with wire rope barriers on straights as riders don’t tend to fall asleep as much as drivers. 

“That’s because we have limited tank range so we stop more frequently, we generally monitor our fatigue better and we have to be alert to ride,” he says.

“The issue is with placing WRBs on curves.”

Wire rope barriers in Tassie on a gradual bendWire rope barriers in Tassie on a gradual bend

Most states comply with Australian regulations that do not permit WRBs on bends of less than 200m radius which is not at all tight. 

Tana says the wire ropes are not the danger to riders, the posts in curves are the danger:

“When you tension the wires on a bend it pulls the poles dangerously inward toward the road,” he says. 

It also creates a jagged line of wires rather than a smooth curve around the corner so wire rope barriers don’t work in corners.

Examples of Safe System Solutions motorcycle audits

Safe System Solutions road auditingCamera view of an auditing bike

  • Auckland, New Zealand: About 100km of urban arterial roads;
  • South-western Victoria: About 300km of roads including some of the Great Ocean Rd and Dean Marsh-Lorne Rd;
  • Eastern Victoria: About 1800km of roads including the Great Alpine Rd and Mount Baw Baw Tourist Rd;
  • Western Victoria: About 150km including Halls Gap Rd;
  • Northern Victoria: About 600km including Murray River Rd;
  • Melbourne region: About 200km including the Black Spur;
  • Melbourne city: about 200km of commuter routes such as Lower Plenty Rd, Hoddle St, Victoria Parade and Rosanna Rd;
  • Tasmania: About 200km including Lake Leak Rd and Hollow Tree Rd; and 
  • Western Australia: About 200km including Toodyay Rd.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Rider dies when motorcycles collided

A male rider in his 70s has died and a 46-year-old male rider has been injured when their bikes collided on a quiet South East Queensland rural road yesterday afternoon (17 March 2020).

It’s the second motorcycle-to-motorcycle collision in the state in the past few days.

Queensland Police say the riders were travelling west together along Memerambi Barkers Creek Rd, Wattle Camp, in the South Burnett, around 3.45pm when they collided.

One of the riders, a man aged in his 70s, suffered significant injuries after coming off his bike and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The other motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was not seriously injured.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Our sincere condolences to the deceased rider’s family and friends and our best wishes to the other rider for a speedy and full recovery.

Motorcycle collions

Crash injured accident

Motorcycle-to-motorcycle collisions are rare, but two motorcycles collided head-on at Advancetown on the Gold Coast hinterland on Sunday (15 March 2020) morning.

Police say they collided on a sweeping bend on Nerang Murvillumbah Road.

One rider, a 42-year-old Oxenford man, the other rider, a 58-year-old man and his 18-year-old female passenger, both from NSW, were seriously injured and transported to Gold Coast University Hospital

Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit are continuing.

Our sincere best wishes to the riders and pillion for a speedy and full recovery.

If you have information for police on either of these incidents, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com