Where is it Ok to speed?

[Conquiztador]

As a result of some threads re speeding I was wondering what the consensus re speeding in different places was on here.

A poll attached where you can tick as many of the options as you like.

[ready4whatever]

where no others are involved and if you die it should be just you.

[AllanB]

As a result of some threads re speeding I was wondering what the consensus re speeding in different laces was on here.

I never speed while doing my laces - I like to take my time with them to ensure my shoes stay on.:shifty:

And I never speed, but if I wanted to I'd do it early in the morning on the weekend when the open road is very quiet...... .

[ajturbo]

when ever there are no cops?

[98tls]

Anywhere but the Internet.

[NighthawkNZ]

Race track...

[YellowDog]

As a result of some threads re speeding I was wondering what the consensus re speeding in different places was on here.

A poll attached where you can tick as many of the options as you like.
I speed all of the time. I just don't do it to excess.

And when I do, I keep a good eye out for cops.

Been quite lucky so far.

[Creeping Death]

Speed?Nah...prefer a bong meself....:Punk:

[Insanity_rules]

Speed?Nah...prefer a bong meself....:Punk:

Pass it this way.

[Taz]

Cool you can click all of them.

[Mom]

Speed is relative.

Speed kills.

I never speed.

[Ixion]

I never speed. Speed kills, this I know , for the gubbermint tells me so.

Speed LIMITS are another matter.

[Usarka]

It's ok to speed in mianus.

[Maha]

110 is considered speeding so, anywhere really.

[scumdog]

As a result of some threads re speeding I was wondering what the consensus re speeding in different places was on here.

A poll attached where you can tick as many of the options as you like.

Anywhere that ya won't get caught....

[McJim]

It's never okay to speed but I still do it - I just won't bleat when I get shafted by Mr Plod for breaking the rules I know are in place.

[NSR-Dan]

on a track. and maybe the odd time overtaking on the open road

[scumdog]

It's never okay to speed but I still do it - I just won't bleat when I get shafted by Mr Plod for breaking the rules I know are in place.

Me too...:whistle:

[98tls]

Me too...:whistle: There should be an option "bought a couch,its outside and it just started raining".:shutup:

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

It's never okay to speed but I still do it - I just won't bleat when I get shafted by Mr Plod for breaking the rules I know are in place.

I second that. also, safety in numbers!

[scumdog]

There should be an option "bought a couch,its outside and it just started raining".:shutup:

Another option: Anytime 98TLS is on front..:shutup:

[Gareth51]

I wish I was a boring old fart that never sped,I would be so rich that I could retire and watch the trains go by.

[nallac]

Cool you can click all of them.

all except the last one....

[ducatilover]

I don't bother speeding in the cage, it will die. But on a bike? Hmm where ever I deem it safe to do so and feel like speeding. What a sinful prick I am :blink:

[NDORFN]

NEVER in town... is pretty much my only rule. In any 50km zone I never do more than 55km (35km passing school buses) because as far as I'm concerned, those zones belong to predestrians, which 90% of the time are kids. On the open road, it's open speed limit for me :Punk:

[klingon]

Meh. I just ticked and then unticked pretty much all the options... because it depends! It depends on so many things. I mean, is speeding doing 51 in a 50 zone, or 61 in a 50 zone or 70 in a 50?

On my commute there are some places where I would never do more than about 52kph because the circumstances would make it dangerous for me or others. There are other places where I often catch myself doing 62kph and I have to remind myself to slow down - simply because I don't want to pay the fine, even though I think it's a perfectly safe speed for that area.

So my final and difinitive answer is "all of those places, and none of those places, depending on the circumstances." :confused:

[Fred Dagg]

I personally am guilty of speeding (going over the limit in my cage..) :Police:, but I try not to, simply as I wanna keep my license, having lost it once, in Oz, for drink driving :shit:. And I always look out for bikers, as I will expect the same respect when I own a bike - I will personally guarantee a dent in the drivers door if they feel the need to ignore my presence, hehehe

[NDORFN]

Meh. I just ticked and then unticked pretty much all the options... because it depends! It depends on so many things. I mean, is speeding doing 51 in a 50 zone, or 61 in a 50 zone or 70 in a 50?

On my commute there are some places where I would never do more than about 52kph because the circumstances would make it dangerous for me or others. There are other places where I often catch myself doing 62kph and I have to remind myself to slow down - simply because I don't want to pay the fine, even though I think it's a perfectly safe speed for that area.

So my final and difinitive answer is "all of those places, and none of those places, depending on the circumstances." :confused:

Speeding is doing 61 in a 50 zone because pedestrians, namely kids, are used to judging a vehicles speed at around 50-55 and when they make the decision to cross the road based on the distance away from them you are they expect you to be doing said speed... go faster and you're going to be on top of them quicker than they expected and you're going to be screaming "Some fucken kids jumped out infront of me!"... and it's going to suck.

[klingon]

Speeding is doing 61 in a 50 zone because pedestrians, namely kids, are used to judging a vehicles speed at around 50-55 and when they make the decision to cross the road based on the distance away from them you are they expect you to be doing said speed... go faster and you're going to be on top of them quicker than they expected and you're going to be screaming "Some fucken kids jumped out infront of me!"... and it's going to suck.

Nah. Speeding is doing 61 in a 50 zone purely because that's what the police ticketing tolerance is, and you know you'll get a ticket at 61. Bears very little resemblance to a safe speed in that area.

[scumdog]

Speeding is doing 61 in a 50 zone because pedestrians, namely kids, are used to judging a vehicles speed at around 50-55 and when they make the decision to cross the road based on the distance away from them you are they expect you to be doing said speed... go faster and you're going to be on top of them quicker than they expected and you're going to be screaming "Some fucken kids jumped out infront of me!"... and it's going to suck.

Despite klingons comments above I have to agree you have a point.

Of course it never works in a 100kph area...

[sinfull]

I don't like the sore jaw bit !

[Markw336]

i think that there needs to be an couple of options added to this poll like one being The track and another being The Drag Strip

[NDORFN]

Nah. Speeding is doing 61 in a 50 zone purely because that's what the police ticketing tolerance is, and you know you'll get a ticket at 61. Bears very little resemblance to a safe speed in that area.

Are you serious? When was the last time you walked anywhere let alone crossed a 50km road... now pretend you're 5-10 years old so divide your ablility to judge speed by atleast a bajillion... are you folded in half the wrong way in the gutter by any chance? In towns (or whatever you call residential zones in cities) there is no excuse for speeding. There are myriad reasons not to speed, on the open road however I fail to see any for not speeding on a bike other than endangering one's own life. Serisouly though... If there's one place I wholeheartedly condone patrolling of it's 50km zones. Especially outside schools during intake/outake times (which in most cases are 30km zones). If you speed in town, you're a fucken kid hater.

[klingon]

Are you serious? When was the last time you walked anywhere let alone crossed a 50km road... now pretend you're 5-10 years old so divide your ablility to judge speed by atleast a bajillion... are you folded in half the wrong way in the gutter by any chance? In towns (or whatever you call residential zones in cities) there is no excuse for speeding. There are a myriad reasons not to speed, on the open road however I fail to see any for not speeding on a bike other than endangering one's own life. Serisouly though... If there's one place I wholeheartedly condone patrolling of it's 50km zones. Especially outside schools during intake/outake times (which in most cases are 30km zones). If you speed in town, you're a fucken kid hater.

I'm not suggesting it's ok to speed in town.

What I was trying to point out is that there are some areas in town where 51 is already too fast. To define "speeding" as 61 doesn't take the environment into account.

As an example I used to live in a very narrow street where cars would park on both sides of the road and little kids would play on the footpaths. Anyone doing 50 in that street was speeding in my opinion, because if a kid ran out in front of them there would be no way they could avoid hitting them.

On the other hand there are streets around here that have two lanes in each direction with very wide verges on each side, exclellent visibility and no residential housing at all. I would consider 65 to be a safe speed on some of those stretches and the only thing stopping me "speeding" is the potential ticket.

[scumdog]

I would consider 65 to be a safe speed on some of those stretches and the only thing stopping me "speeding" is the potential ticket.

And there's guys that think 180kph on the open road is safe for the same reason..

Not saying don't do it - just don't think it is 'safe'.

[klingon]

And there's guys that think 180kph on the open road is safe for the same reason..

Not saying don't do it - just don't think it is 'safe'.

I can't possibly comment on this because if I was doing 180kph on the Volty on the open road she would bust a foo-foo valve and that would not be safe for anyone. :mellow:

[NDORFN]

I'm not suggesting it's ok to speed in town.

What I was trying to point out is that there are some areas in town where 51 is already too fast. To define "speeding" as 61 doesn't take the environment into account.

As an example I used to live in a very narrow street where cars would park on both sides of the road and little kids would play on the footpaths. Anyone doing 50 in that street was speeding in my opinion, because if a kid ran out in front of them there would be no way they could avoid hitting them.

On the other hand there are streets around here that have two lanes in each direction with very wide verges on each side, exclellent visibility and no residential housing at all. I would consider 65 to be a safe speed on some of those stretches and the only thing stopping me "speeding" is the potential ticket.


Well said. Don't ya wish the pigs had as much sense?

[NDORFN]

And there's guys that think 180kph on the open road is safe for the same reason..

Not saying don't do it - just don't think it is 'safe'.

I topped out at 180km today and to be honest, it felt safer on my new bike than 140km did on my old bike. Nevertheless... on main or even mainish highways... infact, anything called a highway full-stop, I cruise at between 110 and 140... I think that's safe on the particular bike I'm riding. I reckon you would too Scumdog if you were in my boots.

[98tls]

I topped out at 180km today and to be honest, it felt safer on my new bike than 140km did on my old bike. Nevertheless... on main or even mainish highways... infact, anything called a highway full-stop, I cruise at between 110 and 140... I think that's safe on the particular bike I'm riding. I reckon you would too Scumdog if you were in my boots.

:blink:180km,something i can only dream of.You young guys eh:Punk:

[NDORFN]

:blink:180km,something i can only dream of.You young guys eh:Punk:

Shuddup :o

[mnkyboy]

:blink:180km,something i can only dream of.You young guys eh:Punk:

Don't know you but I smell BS:shit:

[EJK]

I went 912 km/h on a 747 once. Does that count? :whistle:

[scumdog]

:blink:180km,something i can only dream of.You young guys eh:Punk:

Yep, follow me one day sonny and you'll get that fast...:shifty:

[NDORFN]

Don't know you but I smell BS:shit:

Ok that's taking it too far. I know 180 is fuck all in the grand scheme but for a 250 it aint bad... and did I say indicated? Handles shit hot in the corners though which is where I think it'll come into it's own. Anyway... you're welcome to get to know me and how much bull there is in my shit if you really want.

[NDORFN]

I went 912 km/h on a 747 once. Does that count? :whistle:

Groundspeed or indicated air speed? Fucken poser.

[cowboyz]

well according to the policeman I just spoke to 70k was too fast coming off a 100k zone into feilding.

I know he wasnt picking on me cause there was also 3 other cars picked up within 100m while we were chatting.

Guess the donut shop is closed at midnight then.

[98tls]

Ok that's taking it too far. I know 180 is fuck all in the grand scheme but for a 250 it aint bad... and did I say indicated Blah blah blah.......pointless unless you mentioned waving. <_<

[NDORFN]

Blah blah blah.......pointless unless you mentioned waving. <_<

I was in all honesty a little scared to wave... not only because it was my first time riding the bike, but because I was afraid of the possibility of being rejected by the cows on the side of the road. Cows can't wave back, and that put me in a awkard position, the consequences of which I wasn't prepared to risk, alot like waving to HD riders. It's a toughy man, it really is.

[Jizah]

They should enforce the speed limit on race tracks too. Then you'd really know who the best rider is.

[rebyl]

Isn't speed another name for an Upper:blink:...LOL

[Conquiztador]

There is no speed restrictions on a race track (apart from in the pits). The fastest rider wins. So speeding consideration does not fit in here.

A note to the ones who are very saefty consious and do not tolerate speeding anywhere for any reason: This thread is in no way promoting speeding. Nowhere am I condoning it or telling riders to speed. I am merely asking what the opinion is re riding faster than the speed limit.

[Usarka]

Isn't speed another name for an Upper:blink:...LOL

Amphetamines....... (aka crank, billy whiz, dexies, amp etc).

[riffer]

Big problem here is are you talking exceeding the speed limit, or speed inappropriate to the conditions? You need to define the word "speed".

I never ride at a speed inappropriate to the conditions.

I don't exceed the speed limit in 50km/hr areas. It's a sensible limit there.

I may at times exceed the speed limit in an open road or motorway area. It's a calculated risk based on MY assessment of the speed appropriate to the conditions.

But if I get pinged for it I'll take it on the chin.

[sinfull]

Amphetamines....... (aka crank, billy whiz, dexies, amp etc).

Showing yr age here !!!


They should enforce the speed limit on race tracks too. Then you'd really know who the best rider is.

They already do, its called Homologation ! And it does show who the best riders are lol

[rebyl]

I ride a Harley and wave to everyone but it seems srange to me that normally the only ones who acknowledge me are other Harley riders....does that me that riders of Jappas etc are stuck up....don't think so...alot of people just don't wave..its as simple as that and it don't matter what you ride

[Ixion]

Uh, I just to clarify here. Are we talking on the road or on the footpath ?

[McJim]

Amphetamines....... (aka crank, billy whiz, dexies, amp etc).
Never ride without a helmet and never take amphetamines unless you have some tamazapam handy. The golden rules of Glasgow.:Punk:

[McJim]

I ride a Harley and wave to everyone but it seems srange to me that normally the only ones who acknowledge me are other Harley riders....does that me that riders of Jappas etc are stuck up....don't think so...alot of people just don't wave..its as simple as that and it don't matter what you ride

Are you saying if you don't ride a Harley you ride a Jappa? I find that a bit offensive old bean. :rofl:

[Usarka]

Are you saying if you don't ride a Harley you ride a Jappa? I find that a bit offensive old bean. :rofl:

You ducati riders are too busy waving at yourself in the mirror! :done:

[McJim]

You ducati riders are too busy waving at yourself in the mirror! :done:

so would you if you looked half as good as me! :rofl:

[sondela]

You ducati riders are too busy waving at yourself in the mirror! :done:

Sure and you'd only pick that one up if you ride behind Ducatis a lot :D

[wbks]

Only in school zones

[rebyl]

Look at the word at the end is is etc which means ...other bikes...would you like me to list them all????

[ManDownUnder]

I'm from KB - so I'm entitled to speed wherever the fuck I want coz it's never ever my fault no matter what happens.

[oldrider]

As a result of some threads re speeding I was wondering what the consensus re speeding in different places was on here.

A poll attached where you can tick as many of the options as you like.

Define your definition of speeding!

If you mean driving dangerously....NEVER!

If you mean driving too fast for my (and my bikes) capabilities, seldom but often on the edge!

If you mean exceeding the meaningless designated mandatory speed "limit"......Hmmmmm! :shutup:

New Zealand road law does not respect the average motorist, so why should the authorities expect the average motorists to respect their dumb laws! :brick:

[Edbear]

Speed is relative.

Speed kills.

I never speed.

There was a young lady from Dwight,
Who's speed was much faster than light.

She set out one day, in a relative way,
And returned on the previous night.

[Ixion]

There was a young lady from Dwight,
Who's speed was much faster than light.

She set out one day, in a relative way,
And returned on the previous night.

Fuck. That would mean she got pregnant before she was shagged ! :eek:

[Magua]

When I believe it's safe to do so.

[Conquiztador]

Interesting that "Backroads" is scoring higher than "Motorway". Could that be that because there is more traffic on the motorway we consider it less safe? Or is it because there is more police...?

[crash harry]

Interesting that "Backroads" is scoring higher than "Motorway". Could that be that because there is more traffic on the motorway we consider it less safe? Or is it because there is more police...?

I pretty much don't speed on the motorway at all because of the relatively heavy policing. Pretty much every morning on the way to work I see at least one pulled over on the side of the southern motorway.

[Maha]

I pretty much don't speed on the motorway at all because of the relatively heavy policing. Pretty much every morning on the way to work I see at least one pulled over on the side of the southern motorway.

While what you say is correct, there has been no indication in the thread of what is considered 'speed'?
I said earlier that 110 is over the legal limit so effectively 110 is speeding.
Those that have needlessly voted so far possibly have done so thinking that speeding (in their own mind) is what?? quicker that 100?
More than likely, those that ride bikes (sept those that have to walk or be driven) ride quicker than 100 where possible, and yes gosh darn it, even on the Motorway. The poll is flawed.

[Blackshear]

Maybe in the backroads I'll do 20 over on the straights in a sustained manner. One or two roads locally that scream 'Faster!' for a few seconds.

[SHELRACING]

Race track...

Thats the one.

:Oi: Wanna speed....take it to the race track!


This would make a good bumper sticker I reckon

[Conquiztador]

While what you say is correct, there has been no indication in the thread of what is considered 'speed'?
I said earlier that 110 is over the legal limit so effectively 110 is speeding.
Those that have needlessly voted so far possibly have done so thinking that speeding (in their own mind) is what?? quicker that 100?
More than likely, those that ride bikes (sept those that have to walk or be driven) ride quicker than 100 where possible, and yes gosh darn it, even on the Motorway. The poll is flawed.

That's BS and you know it. If you need everything spelled out to you so you understand it, then here:

PLEASE NOTE: IN THIS POLL SPEEDING MEANS WHEN YOU GO FASTER THEN THE SPEEDLIMIT FOR THAT PARTICULAR ROAD/STREET/BEACH WHATEVER

And for the Maha's of this world: We are here talking about legal limits. Not some "I know better" bikers opinion re what is safe on a particular road or street.

But the rest of us already knew that.:yawn:

[Maha]

Its my poll now go away

Now thats much clearer....:rolleyes:

[Rcktfsh]

26 nowhere votes, can there really be that many boys in blue on kiwibiker?

[CHOPPA]

Speeding is safer..... If your riding down the motorway doing 20km faster then everyone you only have to worry about maybe 3 cars at a time that are all just in front. If your going the same speed you have about 10 that could smoke you

Dont listen to me though, i get my licence back in a week after 15 months....

[SixPackBack]

Speeding is safer..... If your riding down the motorway doing 20km faster then everyone you only have to worry about maybe 3 cars at a time that are all just in front. If your going the same speed you have about 10 that could smoke you

Dont listen to me though, i get my licence back in a week after 15 months....

15 months?? dude WTF did you do?....Impressive by any measure!
As for speeding myself.....Pretty much continuously! Show me a motorcyclist who is riding at or below the legal limit?

[MSTRS]

Can't understand why more haven't ticked the 'behind a speeding cage' option. Radar shadow, anyone?

[Conquiztador]

"Originally Posted by Conquiztador
Its my poll now go away"

Now thats much clearer....:rolleyes:

:Oi:To be quoted stating something that is not mine is red bling material. You are welcome.

[Ixion]

That's BS and you know it. If you need everything spelled out to you so you understand it, then here:

PLEASE NOTE: IN THIS POLL SPEEDING MEANS WHEN YOU GO FASTER THEN THE SPEEDLIMIT FOR THAT PARTICULAR ROAD/STREET/BEACH WHATEVER

And for the Maha's of this world: We are here talking about legal limits. Not some "I know better" bikers opinion re what is safe on a particular road or street.

But the rest of us already knew that.:yawn:


Does it still count if you never did quite sort out the difference between miles per hour and kilometres per hour ? They haven't upgraded all the old signs yet have they, so odds are the number means miles per hour?

KPH is faster than MPH , yes ? (Or is it the other way round?)

I ALWAYS keep below the signed figures. Just not too clear on units of measure. But I reckon taht so long as I'm not exceeding 100 somethings, I'm good to go.

[scumdog]

15 months?? dude WTF did you do?....Impressive by any measure!


How does your effort compare SPB??:dodge::lol::rofl:

[MarkH]

Can't understand why more haven't ticked the 'behind a speeding cage' option. Radar shadow, anyone?

If you can find one going fast enough and heading in the direction you want to go.

I find that in many places where the limit is 50kph there are often none of the hazards that the speed limit is set because of. i.e. Children - yes, if children are walking along the footpath and some are trying to cross the road than 40kph may be a sensible maximum speed. But if due to the time of day there are no children or any other pedestrians around then it may be safe to exceed 60kph on the same road. The speed limit doesn't vary (except for some school zones) and is set conservatively for the most dangerous time of day - at other times you can safely (but not legally) speed.

If I just ride at a speed I feel comfortable and safe at - I often risk a very large fine and a lot of demerit points. I have to be careful and travel at a speed that is safe AND wont get me in too much trouble with the law.

Of course at 3:10pm going past a primary school I am not going to be blasting along at high speed. Common sense should always be used so you don't unduly endanger the lives of others.

[MSTRS]

If you can find one going fast enough and heading in the direction you want to go.



True, that. Although, if one's aim is to go out and speed, then it hardly matters which direction, does it? :lol:
Actually, I was talking about on the open road. Anyone that does stupid stuff in built-up areas is asking for, and deserves, a shitstorm of trouble.

[scracha]

Surely the worstest most lamest poll ever.

Boo hoo..I got pulled for speeding near the 50 sign....
:baby:

[SixPackBack]

How does your effort compare SPB??:dodge::lol::rofl:

147kmh on old north rd...May 2006...walked for a month. Imagine my supprise to see the same coopper [while visting my ex brother in law] riding his bike up and down a surburban street at well over 100kmh. [I can name the street and the copper if you like?]
No suprises huh scumdog, just another dodgy copper!

[scumdog]

147kmh on old north rd...May 2006...walked for a month. Imagine my supprise to see the same coopper [while visting my ex brother in law] riding his bike up and down a surburban street at well over 100kmh. [I can name the street and the copper if you like?]
No suprises huh scumdog, just another dodgy copper!

The thing is: You lost.

[CHOPPA]

15 months?? dude WTF did you do?....Impressive by any measure!
As for speeding myself.....Pretty much continuously! Show me a motorcyclist who is riding at or below the legal limit?

good reason to start racing anyway!

[avgas]

I like speeding when loss of bike, loss of money or loss of life are not involved.
I like sex when loss dick, loss of money or loss of life are not involved.
I like food when loss of physical ability, loss of (large ammounts of) or loss of life are not involved.
I play it safe these days and only ride, eat and fuck things that are worth it.

[oldrider]

I play it safe these days and only ride, eat and fuck things that are worth it.

Spending a lot of time at home then! :devil2:

[munterk6]

NEVER go fast out on your own, ALWAYS sit behind your mate with the radar detector, ALWAYS slow down when on coming traffic flashes da headlamps!
These are the rules I live by....learned thru painful and expensive experience :apint:

[SixPackBack]

NEVER go fast out on your own, ALWAYS sit behind your mate with the radar detector, ALWAYS slow down when on coming traffic flashes da headlamps!
These are the rules I live by....learned thru painful and expensive experience :apint:

Would disagree with group riding.......Always go alone....Purchase a radar detector....Tell no one where you are going.

[dpex]

Anywhere that ya won't get caught....

Perhaps you might like to change your habits and answer a searching question for a change. Given that over the years of being on this site I notice you have a habit of avoiding.

So tell me this. If 'speed' kills, why is it that so few riders get dead on the track?

From the old-banger bike like mine, capable of 250Ks all-out, through to the real spinners which can get to 310/330, we don't see many deaths, compared to track-hours.

So how does the 'speed-kills' story fit with that?

[Mikkel]

Define speeding...

Definition 1: Exceeding the speedlimit. => Anywhere and anytime you don't endanger anyone else to a significant degree.

Definition 2: Exceeding the maximum speed that can be considered marginally reasonable considering time, place and all other significant risk factors. => Not cool.

[scumdog]

Perhaps you might like to change your habits and answer a searching question for a change. Given that over the years of being on this site I notice you have a habit of avoiding.

So tell me this. If 'speed' kills, why is it that so few riders get dead on the track?

From the old-banger bike like mine, capable of 250Ks all-out, through to the real spinners which can get to 310/330, we don't see many deaths, compared to track-hours.

So how does the 'speed-kills' story fit with that?


And 'avoiding' what? And why do you feel I should answer the question anyway?

OK, why ask me anything about why 'speed kills'? - have I said that somewhere 'over the years of being on this site'?? - (I've frequently said a sudden stop will kill you though).


In a nutshell, no, I don't want to change 'those habits' thank you all the same.

[NSR-Dan]

Perhaps you might like to change your habits and answer a searching question for a change. Given that over the years of being on this site I notice you have a habit of avoiding.

So tell me this. If 'speed' kills, why is it that so few riders get dead on the track?

From the old-banger bike like mine, capable of 250Ks all-out, through to the real spinners which can get to 310/330, we don't see many deaths, compared to track-hours.

So how does the 'speed-kills' story fit with that?

speed doesnt kill, crashing at speed does.
Though I wouldnt argue using a track as an example as it is a controlled enviroment where there is no oncoming traffic, pot holes, gravel, diesel etc.
At the end of day going fast doesnt matter as long as you do it to the conditions.

[Metalor]

Well.... it's apparantly NOT ok to speed on SH 16, as I found out last night after a copper pulled me over and gave me a ticket for doin 104ks..... he was coming the other way and was about 9:30 so couldn't tell it was a cop til it was too late. Ah well, stick it on my tab!

[gwigs]

Well.... it's apparantly NOT ok to speed on SH 16, as I found out last night after a copper pulled me over and gave me a ticket for doin 104ks..... he was coming the other way and was about 9:30 so couldn't tell it was a cop til it was too late. Ah well, stick it on my tab!

104ks!!! you must be insane :slap: traveling at those kind of speeds.....
You could have easily hit one of those land mines and been blown off the road..
:spanking::spanking:

[slofox]

Well.... it's apparantly NOT ok to speed on SH 16, as I found out last night after a copper pulled me over and gave me a ticket for doin 104ks..... he was coming the other way and was about 9:30 so couldn't tell it was a cop til it was too late. Ah well, stick it on my tab!

104!!!!!! Tell 'em it were speedo error....

Shit he musta been wayyyy behind on the quota...

[Metalor]

Yea, it's an 80k road though.

Another point though, he's written the ticket out to James Courtenay but my First name is Courtney (no 'A') and middle is James. James Courtenay is not me.

[Two Smoker]

Everywhere?

[The Pastor]

i scare myself silly on a daily basis

[SixPackBack]

Everywhere?

...............SH16 on a friends bike with get away van but a TXT away...THAT is the very best place to speed:Police:

[Two Smoker]

...............SH16 on a friends bike with get away van but a TXT away...THAT is the very best place to speed:Police:

BAHAHAHAHA...

MAybe not so good on the motorway just south of Northcote on a raning night???

[The Stranger]

...............SH16 on a friends bike with get away van but a TXT away...THAT is the very best place to speed:Police:

Only when moving a piano.

[The Stranger]

BAHAHAHAHA...

MAybe not so good on the motorway just south of Northcote on a raning night???

Well you can let us know for sure on Thursday eh.

[Two Smoker]

Only when moving a piano.

Best piano ive ever seen! It was shaped like a bike!

[Oxy]

Cool, I ticked all the boxes except the last one. I used to slow down when I saw a cop, and they always pulled me over and gave me a ticket. Now when I see one I speed up and they just flash their lights at me. :2thumbsup

[Ixion]

i scare myself silly on a daily basis


You're obviously doing a very good job of it.

[red675]

how come the percentages add to 295% ?

[The Stranger]

how come the percentages add to 295% ?

It's obvious isn't it.

[Ixion]

how come the percentages add to 295% ?


Fuck. What happened to the missing 5%.

[SPman]

Fuck. What happened to the missing 5%.The 1%'ers stole it?

[SixPackBack]

The 1%'ers stole it?

Now I know why the coppers hate 'em:cool:

[haydes55]

Casually dredging the depths

[Maha]

Casually dredging the depths

I got an infraction for dredging one that was only 18 months between posts... but 6 years!!!?

[haydes55]

I got an infraction for dredging one that was only 18 months between posts... but 6 years!!!?

It's not against the rules if you admit you're dredging haha.

Someone should dredge the first ever thread.

[Maha]

It's not against the rules if you admit you're dredging haha.

Someone should dredge the first ever thread.

...possibly this one http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/59-Wet-Weather-Tyres

[Akzle]

I got an infraction for dredging one that was only 18 months between posts... but 6 years!!!?

yeah. but you're a dick.

[Maha]

yeah. but you're a dick.

And you kiss goats with that potty mouth?

[scumdog]

yeah. but you're a dick.

Hell, an EXTREMELY black pot trying to tell us that the less-than-grey kettle is black...:rolleyes:

[milktown]

10 years riding in the states with a squeaky clean driving record
3 years in NZ = 80 demerit points
first one to 100 wins?

[haydes55]

10 years riding in the states with a squeaky clean driving record

3 years in NZ = 80 demerit points

first one to 100 wins?

according to police, it's more dangerous to speed than it is to cause a crash. I've known people to cause crashes, obviously dangerous, get no ticket. cops will ignore your statement if they didn't attend the crash, they won't want to pull their laser guns in long enough to write a ticket for actually causing a crash or nearly... crashing is safe. speeding is dangerous.

and they wonder why cops get bashed, cop cars get set alight and speed cameras get vandalised.

[willytheekid]

Hell, an EXTREMELY black pot trying to tell us that the less-than-grey kettle is black...:rolleyes:

:shit:

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/53/5357ce3937b8576a3b4471c324b826f1685692f5c524e20f02 76b4cdcee17474.jpg

:laugh:...I think??:confused: (I struggle to keep up wiv this shit nowdays)


...at least we know the grey bit is true :bleh:

[MD]

Q: Where is it Ok to speed?
A: Clearly not south of Hokitika at the moment!

Cops have landed two headline making drivers in a week both doing 180kph plus in cars WITH PASSENGERS. I make no sainthood claims about speeding on the bike but the 'with passengers' bit riles me.

Still seems a bit harsh to throw them in the slammer for speeding when no actual crash happened, no one hurt, no property damaged. Compare that to the teen charged with murdering that bloke in a Auckland motel who was released home on bail, only to run off this week. Now if he had 'sped' off from home then the entire Police force would have been searching for him, ticket book at the ready. Forget about the murder charge Bob, rumour is he was seen driving 61kph in a 50 zone the evil bastard.

[Berries]

Cops have landed two headline making drivers in a week both doing 180kph plus in cars WITH PASSENGERS. I make no sainthood claims about speeding on the bike but the 'with passengers' bit riles me.
Why are you riled? You ride a Z1000 so presumably go over 180km/h now and again. On two wheels. Right time, right place (like the uninhabited West Coast on most days), what is wrong with 180 on four wheels, other than it being against the law?

I see one of the guys nicked was from the UK. I never considered it speeding over there until I was doing 100mph, so really he was only 20km/h over. But it is stick a foreign driver on the front page month so what more can you expect............

[MD]

Why are you riled? You ride a Z1000 so presumably go over 180km/h now and again. On two wheels. Right time, right place (like the uninhabited West Coast on most days), what is wrong with 180 on four wheels, other than it being against the law?

I see one of the guys nicked was from the UK. I never considered it speeding over there until I was doing 100mph, so really he was only 20km/h over. But it is stick a foreign driver on the front page month so what more can you expect............

It's the speeding with passengers who have no control over the vehicle that annoys me, be it in a car or bike. With passengers you do have an obligation to not put them in danger. Blasting down an empty road you are only endangering yourself. I would never speed on a bike if I had a pillion. Man the few times I've been on the back seat it has scared the hell out of me being so dependent on the rider to keep me alive. If he speeds I can't stop it. It's not like you can just step off the bike or step out of a car if the driver/rider is going too fast and refuses to slow down.

[Bikemad]

Cassina recomends speeding in Group rides......... so you won't feel the pressure to keep up:whistle:

[Akzle]

It's the speeding with passengers who have no control over the vehicle that annoys me, be it in a car or bike. With passengers you do have an obligation to not put them in danger. Blasting down an empty road you are only endangering yourself. I would never speed on a bike if I had a pillion. Man the few times I've been on the back seat it has scared the hell out of me being so dependent on the rider to keep me alive. If he speeds I can't stop it. It's not like you can just step off the bike or step out of a car if the driver/rider is going too fast and refuses to slow down.

any pilot worth their salt would stop to let you off.

Why travel with someone you dont trust?

[FJRider]

It's the speeding with passengers who have no control over the vehicle that annoys me, be it in a car or bike. With passengers you do have an obligation to not put them in danger. Blasting down an empty road you are only endangering yourself. I would never speed on a bike if I had a pillion. Man the few times I've been on the back seat it has scared the hell out of me being so dependent on the rider to keep me alive. If he speeds I can't stop it. It's not like you can just step off the bike or step out of a car if the driver/rider is going too fast and refuses to slow down.

Those driving over the posted speed limit with passengers that don't like it ... annoy me. But it is those passengers choice NOT to ride with them again.

[PrincessBandit]

218kph on the NapierTaupo?? -
Asked if he agreed he was a danger only to himself, he said: "Absolutely."

"I won't really miss riding for the next three months ... I'm a fair-weather rider."

Well, that's good to know. Just avoid riding when the weather is good...

[Berries]

Well, that's good to know. Just avoid riding when the weather is good...
Why?

"Judge Tony Adeane accepted there were no other motorists on the road at the time."

"It was fortunate that it ended with the rider spending the day in court rather than in hospital, or even worse, by being another statistic." said the Police. :yawn:

Seems like this road at that particular time was an ok place to speed, apart from the hidden cop doing speed enforcement obviously.

Link to the story (http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/336014/skilled-rider-clocked-218kmh)

[Old Steve]

When passing a triple trailer road train. If one of them is doing 90 to 95 km/hr then you need to twist it up to 120 or more so that you're not out there on the other side of the road for an hour and a half as you creep slowly passed them.

Two hundred or so km inland here in QLD, the unofficial speed limit slides up to 125. Heard of a guy that was pulled over for doing 140 a bit out the back, the cop told him to stay within the "local" limit of 125.

[PrincessBandit]

Why?



218kph on the NapierTaupo?? -
Asked if he agreed he was a danger only to himself, he said: "Absolutely."

"I won't really miss riding for the next three months ... I'm a fair-weather rider."


At least you know when to avoid meeting up with him on the road while he's enjoying his excessive speed. :shifty:

[Berries]

He seems to enjoy it when there is nobody about was my point.

[PrincessBandit]

He seems to enjoy it when there is nobody about was my point.

Fair enough; my comment was really only tongue-in-cheek.

[milktown]

10 years riding in the states with a squeaky clean driving record
3 years in NZ = 80 demerit points
first one to 100 wins?

Well lucky me I hit the magic 100 points today! I was just about to exit pearoa on sh2, about 100 meters from the 100k sign so I started to accelerate and bam, got pinged just in front of the 100k sign for doing 73in a 50. Question is has anybody ever had any success contesting a speeding fine? Is it even worth it or shall I just grab my ankles and accept my suspension.

[pritch]

People who have had a good reason have contested speeding tickets and won. Sadly you don't seem to have a good excuse.

The Police will normally overlook a slightly excessive speed just inside the restricted area if the vehicle is slowing down. As has been mentioned preiously by our resident experts there is no allowance for speeding up prematurely as you leave a restricted area,

Best grab yer ankles. Might pay to start saving for a radar detector?

[varminter]

[ I was just about to exit pearoa on sh2, about 100 meters from the 100k sign so I started to accelerate and bam, got pinged just in front of the 100k sign for doing 73in a 50.

We all do it, in fact if we didn't you can bet your boots the guy behind would run over you. Tough though.