The Motorcycle Collective

05/02/2025

Have you seen all the great suspension tuning events coming up?

Renowned suspension, bike setup and ergonomics expert Dave Moss is coming to town.

Check him out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Events require a booking and fee paid unless otherwise noted. Spaces may be limited.

RS Motorcycles Tune & Ride Half Day
Lower Hutt
Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 12 PM – 6 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/936828155221387

R4E Gold & Suspension Tune Full Day Ride
Wainui - Two Bald Bikers
Wednesday, 12 February 9am – 5pm
https://bookwhen.com/bfg2a/e/ev-siam-20250212090000

Free Tuning Presentation – 1 hr
Porirua (Council)
11 Feb – 7 pm
16 Feb – 5 pm
https://www.poriruacity.govt.nz/road-safety

Kapiti (Council)
12 Feb – 6 pm
18 Feb – 6 pm
https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/do-it-online/forms/motorcycle-workshops/

Wellington (Council)
13 Feb – 7 pm
https://wellington.govt.nz/motorcycle-safety

Lower Hutt (Council)
15 Feb – 5 pm
19 Feb – 7 pm
https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/services/roads-and-parking/roads/motorcycle-safety-sessions

Hands-on Suspension Workshop (stationary) – 2 hrs
Porirua (Council)
11 Feb – 4:30 pm
https://www.poriruacity.govt.nz/road-safety

Wellington (Council)
13 Feb – 1:30 pm
13 Feb – 4:30 pm
https://wellington.govt.nz/motorcycle-safety

Lower Hutt (Council)
19 Feb – 4 pm
https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/services/roads-and-parking/roads/motorcycle-safety-sessions

Suspension Tuning Ride – 3 hrs
Lower Hutt (Council)
15 Feb – 1 pm
https://www.huttcity.govt.nz/services/roads-and-parking/roads/motorcycle-safety-sessions

Kapiti (Council)
16 Feb – 9 am
https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/do-it-online/forms/motorcycle-workshops/

Porirua (Council)
16 Feb – 1 pm
https://www.poriruacity.govt.nz/road-safety

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23/12/2024

Motorcycle Collective meetups have wrapped up for the year. Merry Christmas and happy new year. We'll see you in 2025! A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us, it wouldn't be possible without you.

23/11/2024

Shout out to Hell Pizza who have been supporting our saftey themed events! The mean feeds they put on for us make it easy for riders to drop in, take part and stay focused for the ride home. Legends! Please support the businesses that support us and grab a feed from Hell Pizza.

14/11/2024

Feedback needed! Traffic sensors update below.

Please email [email protected] with your experiences and thoughts. The more details you can include the better, especially your bike type, age, tires, time of day, weather, etc... Your emails will be forwarded to WSP (the sensor designers), Upper Hutt City Council and stored by Motorcycle Collective for a future summary.

We had a full house at the Upper Hutt Bike Night session on Traffic Sensors last night. During that session we decided to set up an email address where you can send your experiences and thoughts on the sensors. WSP are very keen to understand why the sensors upset some bikes. During the event they received and took onboard a lot of feedback but we had so much to say that there was just too much for one person to remember, so emailing your thoughts is important.

Things we learned:
- They were not aware of the “air time” issue until now
- Sensors will be removed from some locations ASAP
- WSP want to work with motorcyclists to fix the problem and need our feedback & future cooperation.
- Expect further consultation soon.
- The sensors are tested for grip, wet & dry.
- The sensors can be both permenant and temporary.
- They are very fast to install and remove (seconds).
- In Silverstream area, they have been used to monitor if cars are respecting the lane markings at the roundabouts, which is partly why they were placed inside and very close to the intersections.
- They’re battery & solar powered.
- Each sensor has GPS and reports where it is installed so WSP is able to monitor if install guidelines are being respected.
- Installation is done by local roading contractors, not WSP.
- Data is visible to the org that requested the sensors (eg the council).
- Sensors need to go in the lane to avoid false readings from adjacent lanes.
- They detect vehicle type, speed and direction. No plates or ID are recorded.
- They detect up to 1.5m either side of the sensor (one lane width).

Huge shout out to Hell Pizza Upper Hutt for feeding us last night. What a bunch of legends! They have been supporting our community, so please go support their business too. Thanks to NZ Motorcycle Centre for staying open late and hosting the event.

04/10/2024

New sprocket vs current sprocket. When did you last check the state of yours?

28/09/2024

Our first ever Porirua event is coming up on the 9th! There are giveaways, raffle prizes, free coffee and pizza, and great speakers. Be part of Aotearoa's first DIY community motorcycle workshop. This event is in partnership with Ride Forever and Porirua Council.

Find all the details here: fb.com/events/1076615844126385

Motorcycle Collective is a mobile DIY Motorcycle Workshop. A place with all the tools and equipment you need to do regular maintenance, minor repairs and basic modifications on your bike.

We are also a community where everyone with two wheels and a motor belongs. We have regular weekly events around the Wellington Region. These include Bike Nights, BBQs, rides, mechanical sessions and more. All our events are free to attend, and there’s always free coffee and a good yarn waiting for you.

Find out more at www.motorcyclecollective.org.nz

22/09/2024

Our first ever event in Porirua, looking forward to it!

The poster!

11/09/2024

Last years Motorcycle Awareness Month event was a great success, so we’re doing it again! Come join us from 5:30pm Thursday 19 September at NZ Motorcycle Center, 19 Nicolaus Street, Upper Hutt for a free social evening with other bikers.

There will be free Hell pizza and prizes to be won. We’re running a fault bike competition, plus guests like crash investigator Sgt Peter Sowter and Ride Forever instructors from Rightway Driving Academy and Two Bald Bikers.

Come along to hang out with other bikers or get your questions answered by local experts. We’re up for discussing anything from rider training to mechanical maintainance and how to get the best out of your next ride.

Check out our free event here:
fb.com/events/8333428120049850

Motorcycle Collective is a DIY Motorcycle Workshop and a Community you can join. Everyone with two wheels and a motor belongs. Our workshop has all the tools for regular maintenance, minor repairs and basic modifications on your bike. We have free coffee and special events and regular weekly meetups.

www.motorcyclecollective.org.nz