Author Topic: Lets stage a Gauteng etoll protest with bikes! how many people? (Read 12554 times)

DouglasN · « **Reply #100 on:** December 10, 2013, 11:56:39 am »

Quote from: DouglasN on December 10, 2013, 12:53:17 am

Sorry to say but I received news tonight that the official legal protest ride has been cancelled, there is a move to do a NON-BAT ride anyway, not sure of the implications or consequences.

Will post more detail as soon as I get it.

seems as though we are all supposed to seen to be on our best behaviour for the influx of international guests for the Mandela services etc. Security police shut down the event.

It will just be run at a later date.

If you do want to carry on & do something, understand that it is not BAT sanctioned this time around.

Will start a new thread for the next sanctioned ride.

dirtyXT · « **Reply #101 on:** December 10, 2013, 12:03:46 pm »

thanks Douglas, it seems obvious why they would shut this down, maximum effect. what are the consequences? does anyone think that the damage done to SA on an international scale might outweigh the damage to pockets? we a peaceful fun loving bunch!!! think the cops may go bezerk and throw the lot of us in a pit somewhere?

BFG · « **Reply #102 on:** December 10, 2013, 12:11:58 pm »

If the ride on the 16th is still I will be there for sure

Jaaks · « **Reply #103 on:** December 10, 2013, 12:31:13 pm »

I would like to attend but it is bloody far ride out from Pta and then around the ring and back :-)

dirtyXT · « **Reply #104 on:** December 10, 2013, 12:31:33 pm »

ok udpated the poll.

dirtyXT · « **Reply #105 on:** December 10, 2013, 12:34:58 pm »

I'm leaning towards early next year, i don't think anyone gives a shit about etolls right now?

DouglasN · « **Reply #106 on:** December 10, 2013, 01:00:08 pm »

Quote from: dirtyXT on December 10, 2013, 12:03:46 pm

thanks Douglas, it seems obvious why they would shut this down, maximum effect. what are the consequences? does anyone think that the damage done to SA on an international scale might outweigh the damage to pockets? we a peaceful fun loving bunch!!! think the cops may go bezerk and throw the lot of us in a pit somewhere?

From what James is saying , it is not SAPS or Metro, they are generally on our side with this, but the security guys who seem to have somewhat less accountability for their actions. BAT don't want a biker taken out in any way so would rather fight another day.

dirtyXT · « **Reply #107 on:** December 10, 2013, 01:12:25 pm »

thanks douglas, just read the FB messages. ok i agree then, on the upside we can revive this after all the excitement dies down with greater support and numbers... on the other hand it is maximum exposure but I'm not so sure i want to put myself in a potential global news covered event. oooorrrrr... five minutes of fame

Xchallenge · « **Reply #108 on:** December 10, 2013, 02:32:44 pm »

If anyone is interested in one of these stickers for covering their numberplates on the day (or forever), please send me a PM.

I am helping a mate to get orders (His name is Riaan), he started the Facebook Group below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/no.etoll.gp/

250mm x 160mm.

They are selling for R30.00. This is really not expensive at all, and it's for a worthy cause.
For the first time in my bike's history, I am going to be affixing my number plate to my bike, but I will stick this decal on the reverse side of my plate, so as to allow for easy 'flipping" it around if / when faced with an unavoidable roadblock.

Who is with me?

SPAAAAAAARRRRTTTTTAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

DouglasN · « **Reply #109 on:** December 10, 2013, 03:10:30 pm »

Quote from: Xchallenge on December 10, 2013, 02:32:44 pm

If anyone is interested in one of these stickers for covering their numberplates on the day (or forever), please send me a PM.

I am helping a mate to get orders (His name is Riaan), he started the Facebook Group below.

250mm x 160mm.

They are selling for R30.00. This is really not expensive at all, and it's for a worthy cause.
For the first time in my bike's history, I am going to be affixing my number plate to my bike, but I will stick this decal on the reverse side of my plate, so as to allow for easy 'flipping" it around if / when faced with an unavoidable roadblock.

Who is with me?

SPAAAAAAARRRRTTTTTAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Yes,
Pls support Riaan, he was with us at Linksfield last week and he was at Que Sera on Sunday, it was his banner waving in the tree.

punisher · « **Reply #110 on:** December 10, 2013, 03:17:41 pm »

I got mine last week

Xchallenge · « **Reply #111 on:** December 10, 2013, 03:23:33 pm »

Cool, did you stick yours over the actual number plate or on the reverse?
Are Riaan's stickers the exact size of the real dimensions of the legal plate?

I wouldnt know as Ive never had a numberplate on my bike.

Quote from: punisher on December 10, 2013, 03:17:41 pm

I got mine last week

punisher · « **Reply #112 on:** December 10, 2013, 03:44:31 pm »

I stuck it on the reverse side of my numberplate
The dimmensions are as close as demmit

Xchallenge · « **Reply #113 on:** December 10, 2013, 03:52:02 pm »

Awesome, glad to hear, that's exactly what I was hoping to hear!

Thanks

Quote from: punisher on December 10, 2013, 03:44:31 pm

I stuck it on the reverse side of my numberplate
The dimmensions are as close as demmit

BFG · « **Reply #114 on:** December 10, 2013, 04:14:40 pm »

Quote from: Xchallenge on December 10, 2013, 02:32:44 pm

If anyone is interested in one of these stickers for covering their numberplates on the day (or forever), please send me a PM.

I am helping a mate to get orders (His name is Riaan), he started the Facebook Group below.

250mm x 160mm.

They are selling for R30.00. This is really not expensive at all, and it's for a worthy cause.
For the first time in my bike's history, I am going to be affixing my number plate to my bike, but I will stick this decal on the reverse side of my plate, so as to allow for easy 'flipping" it around if / when faced with an unavoidable roadblock.

Who is with me?

SPAAAAAAARRRRTTTTTAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

I'll take one.
Let me know when you have it and I'll come collect

Xchallenge · « **Reply #115 on:** December 10, 2013, 04:39:07 pm »

Im not stocking them, I'm just taking orders by PM, and then when I get a reasonable amount, I will place the order with Riaan, and we can hand them to you guys at the next eToll protest.

Cool with everyone?

Quote from: BFG on December 10, 2013, 04:14:40 pm

Quote from: Xchallenge on December 10, 2013, 02:32:44 pm
If anyone is interested in one of these stickers for covering their numberplates on the day (or forever), please send me a PM.

I am helping a mate to get orders (His name is Riaan), he started the Facebook Group below.

250mm x 160mm.

They are selling for R30.00. This is really not expensive at all, and it's for a worthy cause.
For the first time in my bike's history, I am going to be affixing my number plate to my bike, but I will stick this decal on the reverse side of my plate, so as to allow for easy 'flipping" it around if / when faced with an unavoidable roadblock.

Who is with me?

SPAAAAAAARRRRTTTTTAAAAAAAAA!!!!!
I'll take one.
Let me know when you have it and I'll come collect

Tommy Transalp · « **Reply #116 on:** December 11, 2013, 08:59:01 am »

PM sent

laurika · « **Reply #117 on:** December 11, 2013, 09:02:42 am »

How does the flipping of a numberplate work? Mine is the metal pressed one with pop rivets...cant stick anything on the back and just "flip it"...are u talking about the -now- illegal perspex numberplates? (in gauteng at least)

Xchallenge · « **Reply #118 on:** December 11, 2013, 09:12:58 am »

Hi Laurika

I've never fixed my numberplate since I got it.
I also have the Tin Plated type.

You can buy the plastic license plate holder from Builders for about R30-R40.
Some dealerships give them out for free.

Once you stick the decal over the reverse side of your legal sized plate, you can then just slide it out and in again.

It's easy to remove your pop rivets with a small drill bit.
Screw the legality of pop rivets vs Perspex plates etc.

The revolution will not be televised!

LOL

Quote from: laurika on December 11, 2013, 09:02:42 am

How does the flipping of a numberplate work? Mine is the metal pressed one with pop rivets...cant stick anything on the back and just "flip it"...are u talking about the -now- illegal perspex numberplates? (in gauteng at least)

laurika · « **Reply #119 on:** December 11, 2013, 09:27:02 am »

Quote from: Xchallenge on December 11, 2013, 09:12:58 am

Hi Laurika

I've never fixed my numberplate since I got it.
I also have the Tin Plated type.

You can buy the plastic license plate holder from Builders for about R30-R40.
Some dealerships give them out for free.

Once you stick the decal over the reverse side of your legal sized plate, you can then just slide it out and in again.

It's easy to remove your pop rivets with a small drill bit.
Screw the legality of pop rivets vs Perspex plates etc.

The revolution will not be televised!

LOL

Quote from: laurika on December 11, 2013, 09:02:42 am
How does the flipping of a numberplate work? Mine is the metal pressed one with pop rivets...cant stick anything on the back and just "flip it"...are u talking about the -now- illegal perspex numberplates? (in gauteng at least)

ja, i was forced to fit mine as i was crossing borders with it....so now i am stuck with it...i saw the roadbikers have a little lever attached to the plate..the just flip that and the numberplate turns to a horisontal angle...quite a thing.