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  1. Transport for Greater Manchester: Allow powered two wheeled vehicles full Bus Lane use

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    A petition to allow powered two wheeled vehicles full Bus Lane use in Greater Manchester. 

    Started by Stephen Blay, please sign here to help change the rules in bus lanes.

    Here is why it is important...

    All the evidence from multiple studies across the country and the largest study from Transport for Greater London confirms that allowing PTW's to use Bus Lanes reduces congestion, reduces air pollution, decreases journey times, makes for more efficient fuel usage and does not cause an increase in accidents between any other Bus lane user.

    The cost of not allowing PTW's to use Bus Lanes far outweighs the cost of a Traffic Regulation Order allowing their use.

    All of the above reasons that would allow PTW's to use Bus Lanes are stated in the TFGM Plans for transport up to 2021, yet the Chairman refuses to engage any Group representing PTW users.

    Other areas, including County Durham, Leeds, Doncaster Sheffield, Brighton to name but a few have already seen the sense in the proposal.

    Sign the petition by clicking here.

    Allow powered two wheeled vehicles full Bus Lane

  2. A new tv show is looking for Sheds, Barns and outbuildings!

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    Do you have a shed full of stuff you’d like to have restored to sell but have never got around to?

    A new Channel 4 TV show BARN FINDERS are interested in anything you have stored; from old wooden pallets to derelict cars and rusty bikes and everything in between!

    Your barn clutter might be worth a fortune and the programme aims to restore and sell your unwanted items and return any profits to you.

    So if you fancy a good clear out and/or would like to see your items restored to glory and potentially raise some cash then contact the production team on:

    e-mail: [email protected]

    tel: 01367 810 764

    HCA Entertainment Ltd, The Studios, Chalcroft Barn Clanfield, Oxfordshire OX18 2PB

    This is an HCA Entertainment Ltd production for Channel 4 Television. Completion of the application process does not guarantee appearance on the programme. Applications must be received by 31st July 2015.

    A new tv show is looking for Sheds, Barns and outbuildings, to restore and

  3. Helmet Number Plates are to be introduced...

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    Helmet number plateUK motorcyclists will need to display a front number plate, under new laws passed by the British Government.

    Motorcyclists will need to apply to the DVLA by 31st April 2015 and purchase an envelope-sized sticker (at a cost of £29.99) – which they will need to attach to the front of their helmets.

    The UK’s top traffic cop, Ian Dumbass, said "Bikers have been getting away with speeding offences for far too long", claiming that 69% of bikers caught speeding by traffic control and speed cameras escaped a fine because of the lack of front number plates.

    Will you buy a sticker or run the risk of a £1,000 fine?

     

     

    Update after noon on 1st April...

     

    A few caught off guard (and a lot not)...  We try and make it very obvious it is a joke with PMS, Dumbass, 31st April and posted on 1st April...  Have a great April everyone.

  4. ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS PUTS TWO-WHEELED CLASSICS UNDER THE HAMMER IN SPRING SALE

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    Following its two increasingly successful sales in 2014, Anglia Car Auctions is holding three motorcycle sales in 2015, the first being on Saturday 7th March. The auction begins at 12noon, with memorabilia going under the hammer first, followed immediately afterwards by the motorcycles themselves.

    The spring sale, on 7th March, has already seen some superb entries and ACA are looking for even more - all makes, models, ages, conditions, colours and creeds will be considered, plus of course those spares and memorabilia items you want to clear out.

    Entries already include a superb 1930 500cc Sunbeam Model 9 Sports (estimate -£11,500/£12,500), an original ex RAF 1952 Triumph TRW side valve twin, complete with canvas saddle bags et al (est - £3800/£4400), and an immaculate 1976 50cc Yamaha FS1E (est - £3250/£3750).

    There’s also a cult 1976 Honda 400/4 (est - £2200/£2500), and a very smart 1957 Velocette Venom (est - £7000/£8000). Staying with Velocette, there’s an equally smart 1936 250cc MOV (est - £5500/£6000), a fantastic looking 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide (est - £10,000/£12,000) and a rare, road going Cheney framed Triumph (est - £3000/4000).

    Based in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, not only does this family owned concern have highly competitive commission rates, but they also offer a thoroughly professional and comprehensive service to both buyer and seller.

    Well know and respected in the classic (and modern) car world, ACA saw a desperate need for classic motorcycle enthusiasts to be able to buy or sell their machines without being crippled by the further expense of high commissions. So they set a very reasonable 5% seller’s premium and 7.5% buyer’s - which undercut most of the established classic auction houses quite considerably, though unfortunately there’s nothing can be done about the dreaded vat!

    What’s more, having put a tentative but successful toe in the water early last year, ACA followed it up with a second classic motorcycle auction in the Autumn, which proved to be even more popular, with a combination of excellent prices and plenty of bargains.

    For a regularly updated entry list, with photographs, check out the website at www.angliacarauctions.co.uk. Motorcycle entry fee is £25 including vat with seller’s commission is 5%, buyer’s commission at 7.5%, with a minimum £50 plus vat on both.

    Gates open at 9am. Admission is £5 by catalogue with free entry for motorcyclists and secure parking. To enter a motorcycle or automobilia into this sale, please call Guy Snelling 01553 771881 or 07701084692 or email at [email protected].

  5. A Manchester production company are looking to hire a classic motorcycle

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    ...preferably a Harley Davidson, for a fashion TV commercial set, to be shot on the 16th February, in and around Manchester.

    They require the motorcycle to be brought to the location (to be confirmed), for approximately 4 hours from 9 am. There will be a fee of over £100, plus petrol costs to and from the location.

     

    If anyone is interested in this opportunity send photos of your Motorcycle and where you are based to Natasha @  (email now removed)

    Update @ 15.13, 10th Feb - The producers have now found what they are looking for - many thanks for getting in touch!