hybrid wrote:Was speaking to my father in law on this very subject last night. He's an ex Sgt, and did some highway patrol. He said the likelihood of them checking into whether your ride is in the clubs log book is pretty low anyway.
But for most clubs, if it's a few of you going, it's no issue to call the secretary and have them put it in the log for you.
Your father in law will also tell you that if a cop that stops you from doing anything illegal then he is doing you a favour. !!!
I other words it is in the unlikelihood of an accident that's when you want your arse covered (and being legal).
If I was using the "for maintenance" clause I would be very careful. I would make sure I was meeting the 'letter of the Law' and the 'Spirit of the Law', and had a provable case just in case something goes wrong. In the first incidence I would make sure I could satisfy the cop on the side of the road and, more importantly, I would make sure I had some evidence that would stand up in court. That means I would have a written or verbal appointment at the bike shop or for my mate to do the welding etc. - preferablly written or witnessed.
And I wouldn't take 'club practice' or the advice of the club's bush lawyer either. It is probably best to read the clubs rules, the RTA regs and the relevant sections of the Motor Traffic Act (or whatever act it comes under).
etc or is it OEM only?
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