![]() ![]() For most of their production history the CT110AG lacked a compliance plate and so could not be registered for road use. This retains the dual range sub-transmission and is essentially the same as the North American versions retaining a 6 volt electrical system rather than 12 volt like the later Post Office bikes. A slightly modified version, the CT110 AG, is sold for agricultural use. The last ones were delivered in 2013 but have now been replaced by the NBC 110. In Australia and New Zealand it is known as a "Postie Bike" due to its use by Australia Post and New Zealand Post as a delivery bike, without the dual range sub-transmission and upgraded to 12 volt ignition in 1998. The motorcycle was imported from 1980 to 1986. The 1980 model of CT110 lacked the dual range sub-transmission, but that returned in following years. ![]() In the US the CT110 came with factory street legal lighting and mirrors, a large luggage rack, center stand, and an auxiliary gas can. That coupled with a 2:1 ratio gear reduction box known as the dual range sub-transmission, which switched into operation using a small lever under the transmission case, allowed the bike to climb steep slopes. It has a semi-automatic four-speed transmission and a centrifugal clutch. Good luck and best wishes to Tyler, Chris, David and John on their ‘Post Across The Coast’ ride for a worthy cause.The base CT110 105 cc (6.4 cu in) four-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder engine which is nearly horizontal in the step-through tube/stamping frame. You can follow the ‘Post Across The Coast’ journey – and view the experience from ‘Post Up The Coast’ – via Facebook and Instagram. Key stopovers are available here on Google Maps, noting that the route and timings are subject to change. Leaving from Ballarat, VIC on Sunday 26th February 2023, the boys will ride south towards the Great Ocean Road and essentially hug the southern coastline as closely as possible, planning to arrive in Perth on Sunday 12th March (estimated 15 days in total). – John den Ouden, who will generously be vehicle support behind the three above on their bikes, allowing Tyler to drive the “tuk-tuk ute” home. – Chris Donnelly, who joined the Tylers for the first few days of their last trip and provided invaluable mechanic/moral support With Tyler McRae currently busy being a dad, this time around Tyler Dittloff is excited to have the support of some more Powercor workmates on customised postie bikes (they may not as powerful as your classic motorbike, but they have their own charm): Now, with one epic ride already under the belt, Tyler Dittloff received an invite to the wedding of a good friend in Perth in March and thought it would be another great opportunity to see more of Australia by postie bike, while continuing to raise money for Shorter Brothers and awareness for DMD – Round 2 has been coined ‘Post Across The Coast’. The charity supports Powercor workmate Leigh Shorter and wife Belinda, who are trying to give the best life possible to their three sons while time permits – the boys have all been diagnosed with a progressive neuromuscular disease that destroys muscle tissue called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The pair took a window of opportunity from April-May 2021 and rode just over 5000km across 20 days, raising more than $10,000 for registered charity Shorter Brothers Foundation ( Facebook, M圜ause). BACKGROUND IN A NUTSHELLĪround the start of the recent pandemic, Tyler became inspired to buy a postie bike after reading a book by Nathan Millward called ‘The Long Ride Home’, detailing a postie ride from Sydney to London.Īfter several Victorian lockdowns, Tyler roped in Powercor workmate Tyler McRae (yes, two Tylers!) and began planning a postie bike trip from Victoria to North Queensland, coined ‘Post Up The Coast’. Once bowls finishes, Tyler and a couple of like-minded souls will jump on their postie bikes for charity covering three states, more than 4000km and taking in coastal towns such as Robe, Streaky Bay and Esperance. “ Hopefully, the first of many years to come.” “ After playing cricket, football, hockey and soccer for years, I have really enjoyed the team aspect and competitiveness that bowls brings, as well as meeting lots of people in the local community.” “ Ethan talked me into playing this year,” Tyler said. ![]() Tyler got into bowls through his father-in-law, Tim Simpson, and brother-in-law, Ethan Simpson, who both bowl at Buninyong. First year Buninyong bowler Tyler Dittloff has enjoyed his time on the greens playing Saturday pennant, but as soon as the season ends, he’s off on a postie bike ride across the other side of the country raising money for charity. ![]()
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