WA Motorcycle Marshals

[bloodbikes]

Hi All,
At present I'm involved in motorcycle marshalling, primarily for bicycling Western Australia and was thinking that it would be a good idea to form a group of riders to do marshalling on a more structured basis for other events in and around the Perth and South west areas, there are lots of events on that would benefit from experienced riders helping out, let me know if anyone is interested in starting a group, I have enquired about marshalling events such as ironman comps, half marathons, toy runs, all with positive replies, as I work up north on rosters and I know you other guys work shifts but as a large group we could at least provide a basic cover.
If anyone is interested in maybe taking this idea further please contact me.

 

[Brock]

I would give it a go, its a bit of fum, even tho the days can be long.

It was fairly obvious to me from the bike ride, that decent comms at least between the bikes would be beneficial. It would be good if the organisers had compatible comms as well.

[bloodbikes]

The event control was using Motorola handhelds, I presume they were uhf but would only be for local use, uhf on the bikes would have been limited due to the hills etc but yes better than nothing, I have a gme 3500 now just got to fit it plus I need a sena sr10.
I think hoffy and pezz were also interested, the white st's certainly create a presence.

[Brock]

SR10 will need an adapter lead to connect it to the radio. Turtle foud a place up my way that carries the lead, I can wire it up to suit you radio.

[bloodbikes]

Can I use the PTT switch supplied and cut their switch off then join it to the headlight pass switch or do I need another cable, I see prestige communications do the SR10 for $219.

 

[Brock]

Yep, mine is wired to the highbeam flasher switch.

[bazza1946]

Good luck with your project.........we have a similar group based in the north west of the UK and we have a sister group in the West Midlands.    Our website is www.bikemarshals.co.uk    Feel free to have a look.

[Wombat]

The event control was using Motorola handhelds, I presume they were uhf but would only be for local use, uhf on the bikes would have been limited due to the hills etc but yes better than nothing, I have a gme 3500 now just got to fit it plus I need a sena sr10.
I think hoffy and pezz were also interested, the white st's certainly create a presence.

count me in. Just need to sort out the headset to sr10 issue first. Maybe call for coffee and discuss

 

[Brock]

What headset are you using Wombat????

We can talk on Saturday if you are going to Mumby

[Wombat]

What headset are you using Wombat????

We can talk on Saturday if you are going to Mumby

Sorry for the late reply Brock. I am using Scala Q3 twin headsets for 2up with Pit Crew. they have built in FM radio and are fine in that capacity. Hoffy used one on road to Ballarat and found voice level really low and had to put mike under nose or against mouth. In fact the best and clearest voice was through balaclava. The problem I have been having is the voice level transmitted through UHF. Very soft. During Ballarat ride Gavo had Scala G9 headset and his volume was very load in comparison. After this weekend I am going to send units back to Scala to check if they are in specs. Alternative is to buy Sena and use universal capacity to talk to Pit Crew. Scala America dont want to know but their reps in eastern states are willing to listen. Will check with Sena before i jump though it could be from a great height. I will be in Bunbury on the weekend so may not make Mumby.
Cheers Wombat

[Brock]

Dont know anything about the scala, so cant help there.

Have a good weekend