New members need to attend an Induction. During the Induction, you'll learn about safely using the workshop, tools and equipment.
After completing the Induction, you're free to use the Workshop and Equipment. To ensure the safety of you and others, please read and follow these rules:
If you are unsure of anything, please ask.
You are responsible for your own health and safety, and those around you.
If you see somebody doing something unsafe, you are obliged to say something. This will protect them and you.
Wear the appropriate protective gear when using equipment & machinery.
Wear covered shoes, tie long hair back, and don’t wear clothing or jewellery with loose parts that might get caught in machinery.
Respect the tools. If you are unsure how to use a tool, just ask.
Use the correct tool for the job to prevent unnecessary breakages and return tools to where you found them.
Keep clear of any person operating tools and machinery (bumping an operator could cause serious injury to you or the operator).
All accidents or incidents must be reported to Staff, and recorded appropriately.
If something is broken, missing or needs maintenance please tell us and write it on the Broken Equipment list.
Respect your fellow makers. Be conscious of other people working around you and warn people if you’re about to make a loud noise.
Most importantly, learn from your mistakes, and don’t be afraid of them.
We request all members and visitors to be considerate of other members, customers, and neighbours in Collingwood. While we enjoy pushing the limits when riding, please refrain from stunting, speeding, or unnecessarily loud revving in or near our premises. Respect the residents and businesses in the area. We are all familiar with the sound of a motorcycle, and so are our customers.
Although Machine Alley and/or its members may organise formal and informal meets and rides, please be aware that you are solely responsible for your own personal insurance, safety and behaviour during any such ride. Machine Alley does not insure any group ride or meeting on a public road or at a third-party private space.
We assume the following:
You are fully licensed and insured, and riding a safe & legal motorcycle.
You are not intoxicated or inhibited from being able to ride your motorcycle in any way. Please speak to our staff if you, or anyone else, has consumed too much alcohol, and we can arrange to keep your/their motorcycle overnight.
You are responsible for riding within the law, including observing speed limits and general rules of the road. You will abide by all applicable laws.
You are not expected to keep up with the speed of any group or individual rider. In other words, set your own pace, ride within your limits, and make sure you feel safe when you are riding. We will never judge your speed or abilities on any ride.
We expect everyone to park their motorcycle considerately to make room for other members, pedestrians and local residents. Badly parked motorcycles may be moved or removed. Machine Alley shall not have any responsibility of liability for any injury or damage to any person or property, including any motorcycles, by or as a result of, the use of the parking area by members, whether by theft, collision, criminal activity, or otherwise, and members hereby assume, for themselves, all risks associated with any such occurrences in or around the parking area.
To keep the workshop organized and clean, please follow these guidelines: Return tools and equipment to their designated storage locations after use. Inform staff if any tools are broken or need maintenance. Donate only useful materials and parts; add spare nuts, bolts, or washers to our nuts and bolts bin. We do not need more scrap metal or broken tail lights. Sweep your work area and use a de-greaser to clean up any oil or liquids. If you are unsure where something belongs or how to clean it, just ask.
Bikes should not be left on the lifts or parked on the workshop floor at the end of the day. If your project cannot be completed in one session, Machine Alley offers paid storage options. Additionally, members can use the Machine Alley motorcycle trailer. Speak with the volunteers on duty to determine the best option for your needs.
Machine Alley volunteers are here to help you make the most of your membership and the workshop. They can be recognised by the Machine Alley volunteer vest they will be wearing.
As riders and builders, they have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are happy to discuss your build with you.
The members’ spaces at Machine Alley are exclusively for members and their guests. There is no fixed limit to the number of guests you might wish to bring to the private members spaces, but we do expect you to be considerate of your fellow members. The staff or Membership Manager may use their discretion to limit the number of guests when busy.
Club permits are not transferable.
If the vehicle is given to or sold to another person, the current club permit must be cancelled.
If the new owner wants a club permit for the vehicle, they’ll need to complete a new club permit application.
If a club permit holder has passed away, the permit can be reassigned to their spouse or domestic partner if they are a member of an approved club. For further details check HERE