BIKEOI! Well done EVERYBODY you done us all proud

[Ixion]

Never thought when I started that first thread that it would end up with 7000 bikes taking over the capital (they counted 4600 at the Police College with bikes still arrivig, they just didn't stop coming) + 2000 odd at the Duck pond + at LEAST 1000 around Molesworth St and the surrounding area. plus pedestrians and pillions.

TOTAL support from the public, never seen anything like it.

Parliament security are flabbergasted, they were sure it was going to be a riot, they said "we just can't believe how smoothly it all went".

According to them, the biggest protest at Parliament since Dame Whina's hikoi, maybe bigger (hard to compare shitloads with heaps and heaps).

No incidents no stupid stuff.

And a personal memory - heading from the Police College into Wellington, following a couple of bikie cops, speedo on 120kph, bikes solid across the motorway, a foot max between bikes, a bike length or less between them, and EVERYBODY riding brilliantly. And half of them Harleys, and half those patched. Absolutely text book formation riding.

And at least one of those bikie cops must have hit 200kph at least accelerating onto the motorway to catch the convoy. I bet he was grinning from ear to ear.

And now for more serious messages.

We are at war!

Althogh Mr Smith listened politely and attentively to our messages , he did NOT give us the assurance we are looking for.

He (and the National party and ACC) will now be hoping that, having vented, we will go home and forget it.

So it is MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER to get the pressure on locally. Regional coordinators, target National electorate office, national party meetings, ACC offices.




The campaign begins today.

Everything so far was just the warm up. Now we need to come out fighting.

[Reckless]

Good man Ixion and thank you and the team for all the hard work and effort!

[Mort]

It was such an impressive show of support. I'm sorry I couldn't be there (I started a new job a couple of weeks ago) but it was great to see the photos. Well done to the organisers and supporters. I hope everyone gets home safe. Thanks guys.

[howdamnhard]

Well done to everybody involved !:clap: Saw it on the news tonight , fantastic turnout.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Ronin]

Ixion (or his democraticly elected proxy) for Priminister....

[Trudes]

So what should I do now? Write letters? Head on down to see Peter Dunne and tell him to represent? Lurk about on the lawn at the big House some more?
Is this thing going to a Select Committee? If so, we need to pack that thing out Every Day it is sitting. And make our presence and voices heard there.

[Wasp27]

Good man Ixion and thank you and the team for all the hard work and effort!
+1.... You did as all proud Les ... you, Brett (Stoney) and the Team did a fantastic job. From where I was looking it appeared that perhaps 10% of Bikes had pillions so maybe the true count of Bikers was closer to 8000.... history in the making, and we were there. Once again thanks you guys... you can all have the day off today to reflect....:laugh: yeah right Cheers W
p.s. almost forgot... your call to the weather gods payed off big time:niceone:

[Big Dave]

Aye - Now is in fact the time to press for incentives for using a Motorbicycle or Scooter.

Bang the green, clean, no congestion, progressive governments make provisions for two wheels, you know it makes sense, drum.

We should have a Magna Biker / Bill of Rights - beyond the manifesto?

[YellowDog]

Good one Les.

You probably now need a good sleep to recharge the batteries.

Agreed on the new battle cry.

The points of our message are strong and we need to keep pushing them until they are understood.

The fact that a review has been promised is a good thing however it is the principal and the unfair structure that needs to be addressed and it won't be unless BIKE01 efforts continue.

It will be interesting to see what they come back with. Time is of the essence as there is not a lot of time to go before this due to become law and we do need to see more than a half hearted pacifying reduction to the proposals.

[chanceyy]

what a fanastic group of guys & gals I brought to welly :clap: you made me extremely proud .. thank you :clap:

the one & only gripe about the day is to have a national coordinator who can pull everything together, and someone who does not try & undermine the planning that has gone ahead less than 24 hours prior to the event. (and knows where the towns actually are)

With all the advertising material it was not helpful to have Bronz come into our thread telling the palmy lot to go to Sanson (not the square) and for the national ride organiser making changes to their ride schedule the nite prior to yesterday (as discussed last week)

Bronz asked for regional coordinators, we put our hand up & got the ball rolling, then not asking or working with what we organised was not helpful, however having around 250 riders from Palmy arriving around the same time
Sanson lot were blasting through could have been total chaos .. thank you and massive ups to the police who controlled the second set of lights to getting our riders in and out safely & in one large group - blardy brilliant job :clap:


other than that awesome day .. still feeling a bit shattered now

[Mom]

The media are about falling over themselves to find out what is planned next. This is big news. Congratulations to all of you that made the trip yesterday. It was a moment in history. Best bit is no problems we really did come in peace, and we showed it.

I heard Minister Myth saying he probably would not have the levies so high, of course that should make us happy. Well it wont.

[StoneY]

I loathe to call in today, utterly rooted but if I dont go, Boss wont be happy

Thanks for the massive birthday party peeps

:)

[Str8 Jacket]

I loathe to call in today, utterly rooted but if I dont go, Boss wont be happy

Thanks for the massive birthday party peeps

:)

hehe, was going to ask how you're feeling today. You're getting onld now and need to take it easy.... :whistle:

[Dino]

A great day, I would like to pass on a big thanks to all involved in orgainsing the day and to all the volunteers involved.

I would also like to say it was nice to come back to the stadium earlier than most and to see at least four police walking around keeping an eye on the bikes and gear.

It was a fantastic day and seeing all the bikes together was just amazing.

.

[NighthawkNZ]

He (and the National party and ACC) will now be hoping that, having vented, we will go home and forget it.

So it is MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER to get the pressure on locally. Regional coordinators, target National electorate office, national party meetings, ACC offices.




The campaign begins today.

Everything so far was just the warm up. Now we need to come out fighting.


the war has only just begun... and we will see what they come up with...


in reality we should be organising more local protests and another national one to keep up the pressure...

[Ixion]

So what should I do now? Write letters? Head on down to see Peter Dunne and tell him to represent? Lurk about on the lawn at the big House some more?
Is this thing going to a Select Committee? If so, we need to pack that thing out Every Day it is sitting. And make our presence and voices heard there.


Yep . All of the above . And anything else that keeps the issue in the public eye and makes it clear that we have not just gone home and gotten over it.

No select committee on the levies though there is one on the other ACC changes.

[Trudes]

Yep . All of the above . And anything else that keeps the issue in the public eye and makes it clear that we have not just gone home and gotten over it.

No select committee on the levies though there is one on the other ACC changes.

Thanks Ixion. I will try and keep an eye on the Parliament debates etc. I'd be happy to hang out in the public gallary in full (well, as full as they will let me in the room in) gear and make yawning noises etc... until I get turfed out anyway. Might pop down to see PD at some point too.... take the bike and get him to come out and have a look at how purdy it is ;)

[Trudes]

Is there any word on how much was collected for the ambulance service yesterday? Did we still do that?

[davereid]

Is there any word on how much was collected for the ambulance service yesterday? Did we still do that?

In another thread it was said that parliametary security estimated the crowd at 8500. So at $1-$2 each thats gotta be $10K easy.

[Wasp27]

I loathe to call in today, utterly rooted but if I dont go, Boss wont be happy

Thanks for the massive birthday party peeps

:)
I could always write you a note..... I'm sure that'll help :laugh:

[martybabe]

If you build it they will come! Yawl made this happen, well done the lot of ya!

[StoneY]

Is there any word on how much was collected for the ambulance service yesterday? Did we still do that?

Westpac Trust took it, from what I have heard its going to be handed to Westpac lambton Quay for counting and depositing to the Ambo's

I have it on good authority the two Westpac Staff that held the buckets have longer arms today, and the weight hit a point that 'big ugly mofo's' had to assist to carry them to the office

Thanks to the hairy ugly mofo's who did that good work!!!!

[Trudes]

That's awesome!!
I took some coind to put in the bucket but never saw them to hand it in.

[mashman]

the war has only just begun... and we will see what they come up with...


Agreed, but i think you've got that backwards. Let's not sit and wait for them to come up with solutions, they've been proven to suck at them! If they're losing money, where figures suggest that they're making profit from it (quoted somewhere 3.2 billion required, 4.8 levied) where's that 1.6 BILLION dollars gone???

Only way i can see to resolve this issue is to remove the ACC board as it stands, sack them, same as i would be sacked for not doing my job. They are not spending our tax dollar wisely and as they are our servants and not the other way around, they need to be sacked for poor performance, no golden handshakes, just sacked and potentially investigated for 1.6 billion dollars worth of fraud?

What i'd like to see is the report of ACC recommendations, the base data that supports the figures in the report and the list of criteria that was used to include or exclude the other ACC claims...

We live in a different day and age, yet people still hold the same values as they always have, we need to work smarter and that usually involves tearing down what exists (because it's been setup by idiots) and rebuilding it for the future, only properly. The current ACC board seem to be unwilling to do some work, to provide a service to their people that they are being paid for... and on and on...

Remove the ACC board. Create a "trusted" team business analysts and find out exactly how ACC should be doing business.

Protesting isn't going to fix how badly ACC is run. Stop the rot now!

just my 0.02

[Vern]

I would like to thank every one involved. I have never been involved with any type of protest before, but it made me feel proud to be a biker. I have never be on any group riding event at all before, yet it was so easy to slip into the group and ride side by side on this ride. As for the weather you could not have asked for better, so a big thanks from Vern.

[fizbin]

awomely well organised event guys.
well done to all like me who came home last night and behaved them selves.
Thanks Ixon see you at the next one.

[NighthawkNZ]

Agreed, but i think you've got that backwards.


Like I said we should be organising the next one as well as more local protests, keep the presure up... including one done in cars showing hey we also drive cars and those levies needed to be counted towards bikers as well, and this is what 6000 cars will do to the towns congestion <_< if bikes are simply taxed off the road

[2wheeldrifter]

Well done to ALL who worked towards this event. :first::niceone: I had a great time and never seen such a sight with the bikes and with such a good postive vibe coming from all bikers... even the likes of the gang members were good. Shows you we all have a common interest irrespective background we all can stand together.

Well done to us the bikers as a whole! :2thumbsup

[wingrider]

Just spoke to Phil from The Bike Clinic.

Marty rescued two riders with electrical probs. First one bad battery connection, had him on the road within 10 mins. 2nd was a failed battery. was able to supply replacement so he was able to get home.

Marty was gobsmacked as to the turnout. He still fizzin this morning. He has a 20 min video of everyone leavin from the Police college. Got tired at that point from holding the camera.
Do we know of any other breakdowns?

I have also passed on a thanks to Kapiti Police for the effort they did and to Fulton Hogan. All commented on the behaviour of almost all who were ridin.
They were also proud to have been involved.

[PrincessBandit]

The media are about falling over themselves to find out what is planned next. This is big news. Congratulations to all of you that made the trip yesterday. It was a moment in history. Best bit is no problems we really did come in peace, and we showed it.

I heard Minister Myth saying he probably would not have the levies so high, of course that should make us happy. Well it wont.

For sure! Hanne and I are organising the first of our cafe crawls for women riders as the Herald and Radio NZ are clamouring for more info.

As a side note, while speaking with a colleague at work today he actually thought the "$500" figure being spoken about in the media was the TOTAL registration cost bikies were having to pay. He was flabbergasted when I explained the reality, and the misrepresentation going on the the public.

So despite having a lot of public support there are still many many people out there who actually are NOT aware of the full situation, and only hearing the propaganda being spouted by those in power.

Still loads of work to be done.

I was very proud to be a part of the protest yesterday, and share in the whole experience. For that one day at least bikers of ALL persuasions gave each other the nod, a few words of encouragement to each other - we, for probably the first time ever, were all one. Let's keep this united front going because the pollies and bean counters will pounce on the first sense of disunity to divide and conquer.

Keep up the fantastic work and pressure everyone!

[PrincessBandit]

...... and this is what 6000 cars will do to the towns congestion <_< if bikes are simply taxed off the road


I actually am in the process of making a huge banner with "ACC & NATIONAL U will not tax us out of existence" but unfortunately didn't have it completed in time for yesterday.

More protests to come......I'm sure it can still be used!

[Kiwi Graham]

And now for more serious messages.

We are at war!

Althogh Mr Smith listened politely and attentively to our messages , he did NOT give us the assurance we are looking for.

He (and the National party and ACC) will now be hoping that, having vented, we will go home and forget it.

So it is MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER to get the pressure on locally. Regional coordinators, target National electorate office, national party meetings, ACC offices.




The campaign begins today.

Everything so far was just the warm up. Now we need to come out fighting.

Happy to sit down and talk tactics with you Les, how about over breakfast at Mission Bay, say Sunday morning about 8 O'Clock :msn-wink:

[wingrider]

Just spoke to Sergent Walker from kapiti Police.
He was tasked with providing escorts from Otaki to Wellington.
he was our lead vehicle from Kapiti to Papakowhai.

In 35 years of Policing he has NEVER seen anything like yesterday.
He has stated that no one really came to their attention other than some idiot pullin wheelies on Mana esplanade. He believes other riders took care of it before the person was identified.

There were a lot of cars on the roads patrolling whilst riders departed wellington for home.
NOT ONE COMPLAINT FROM THE PUBLIC RECEIVED!!
99% OF RIDERS COMPLYENT. Those that weren't soon fell into line.
NOT AWARE OF ANY ACCIDENTS.

Everyone who spoke to a Police officer yesterday was polite.

Massive thumbs up from them.

[NighthawkNZ]

Happy to sit down and talk tactics with you Les, how about over breakfast at Mission Bay, say Sunday morning about 8 O'Clock :msn-wink:

me too via pm of course... ;)

[gwigs]

What an adventure...as a reborn biker ,(march this year)
I found the whole thing,the ride down,sticking it to the prick smith,
the support of the public,and thousands of bikers united ,just blew me away,
Awesome....
Now back after my 1400 ks in all conditions I feel that I can call myself a true Biker.
And proud to be..
Dave:2thumbsup

[Ronin]

In 35 years of Policing he has NEVER seen anything like yesterday.
He has stated that no one really came to their attention other than some idiot pullin wheelies on Mana esplanade. He believes other riders took care of it before the person was identified..

And in related news, a bike rider in yesterdays bikoi is recovering from a severe arse whupping. This has not been reported as a motorbike related injury...... p/t

[Mudfart]

I just wanna thank everyone that represented for those of us on our learners and R licenses that ride 250's or under and live too far away to make the ride to Welly. We are just starting out on bikes, and I can tell you, its the ONLY way to travel to a crappy JOB. JOB= Just Over Broke. Which is where your station in life is.

[Hitcher]

"You done us all proud" indeed. In the spirit of meaningful protest, the BDOTGNZA forgives you.

[scumdog]

The media are about falling over themselves to find out what is planned next. This is big news.

I suggest if the increase goes ahead a TOTAL non-registration of all bikes is the way to go - but it has to be EVERYBODY.

But well done - I had a lump in my throat watching and listening to you all - wish I was there!:niceone:

[_Shrek_]

And in related news, a bike rider in yesterdays bikoi is recovering from a severe arse whupping. This has not been reported as a motorbike related injury...... p/t

well done that man bling sent :laugh:


I suggest if the increase goes ahead a TOTAL non-registration of all bikes is the way to go - but it has to be EVERYBODY.

But well done - I had a lump in my throat watching and listening to you all - wish I was there!:niceone:

with you on that scummy :niceone:

& thanks to all that made the Bikeoi what it was :clap: :wari:

[gijoe1313]

I felt honoured to ride and be in the company of such a fine body of citizens standing up for their rights, the few, the proud ... and we aren't stupid, nor are we trouts! :msn-wink:

I'm a little sore from wearing my spartan outfit all day yesterday (and carrying that panoplic shield on my back from Auckland, Welly and back again!) ... but it feels good, first big shot against the front of the madness that we are trying to stem.

Keep up the good work everyone!

[MacD]

I suggest if the increase goes ahead a TOTAL non-registration of all bikes is the way to go - but it has to be EVERYBODY.



Yes, and we need to set this up by only registering our bikes in the interim up to the month before any levy increase is due to start (which is June 2010 if I'm not mistaken).

That way we can synchronise a mass non-registration event.

[spookytooth]

Just got home wet,cold a little worse for wear and totaly happy:) That was one of the hart warming things i have seen.So fucking many bikes.On a sadder note there was a bin just out of Wanganui the road was being cleared as we arrived.Looked like 2 blue sports bikes on the back of the trucks.I didnt get a good look,but the motelier said the riders are ok

[sunhuntin]

was in the paper. 17 year old missed his turn off and pulled over. then pulled back onto the road and collected a 55 year old. very silly and unfortunate mistake to make. no sign of the accident when i came past at about 7.30.

[rideon]

7000 bikes (?) 1200 kms, 3 days on the bike, 1 great Bikeoi . AWESOME !! Managed to thread our way home today Via the forgotten highway & stay dry all day. First time through this 156 Kms Mecca of a road - F##KN Brilliant !!
So glad to have have been a part of this amazingly run event - do it again in a heartbeat. Well done guys !!!!:clap:

[Insanity_rules]

And didn't we do well? That was huge and well mannered. Seeing all kinds of bikers from big hairy chopper ones to you beaut scooterists. Even got to see GI Joes costume, was on duty guarding cones on the street so didn't get the chance to say hi.

Makes ya proud don't it?

[StoneY]

And in related news, a bike rider in yesterdays bikoi is recovering from a severe arse whupping. This has not been reported as a motorbike related injury...... p/t

Really?
Pix or it didnt happen man you KNOW the farkin rules!!!!
(was this the Mana Parade wheelie king?)

[Ronin]

Really?
Pix or it didnt happen man you KNOW the farkin rules!!!!
(was this the Mana Parade wheelie king?)

I was poking tongue and making fun. Just amused me that a cop would say that he was taken care of by his fellow bikers.

[StoneY]

Makes ya proud don't it?


Yes it does man, godamn proud to be a Kiwi these last 3 days

Lots of work ahead thos so we are bringing BRONZ back to Wellington
There will be a local chapter, close to Parliament to lend power to lobbying

I hope many people who were there today will join up, and get the movement going in a political movement widely recognizable and regarded in fair Aoteroa

Frome the Cape to the Bluff, we came, we owned the motorway, and we said.....

BULLSHIT
Bren your a legend man nice timing

[StoneY]

I was poking tongue and making fun. Just amused me that a cop would say that he was taken care of by his fellow bikers.

:doh:
:bleh:

[gwigs]

7000 bikes (?) 1200 kms, 3 days on the bike, 1 great Bikeoi . AWESOME !! Managed to thread our way home today Via the forgotten highway & stay dry all day. First time through this 156 Kms Mecca of a road - F##KN Brilliant !!
So glad to have have been a part of this amazingly run event - do it again in a heartbeat. Well done guys !!!!:clap:

Knew I should have gone a different way,sh1 really bucketed down at times and blew like a bastard......But I loved it ..thought I wouldnt enjoy the rain..but it was fun... :eek:

[Taz]

I had an awesome ride down and back (in the pouring rain). Parked early at parliment, grabbed a coffee, went for a walk along the waterfront, had a beer or 2 and then back in time for the speeches. Got my mug on TV1 news and yelled BULLSHIT with the masses! What a great day. And all this in spite of Stoney telling me online to "don't bother coming ya dickhead we don't need you or your kind". Well stoney I think the rally showed we need all kinds don't you think?

Thanks JMJ and Mrs JMJ for putting us up for the 2 nights.

Andy.

[rustic101]

Is there any word on how much was collected for the ambulance service yesterday? Did we still do that?

Call my contacts at WFA tomorrow and post

[allycatz]

Well I know of several old ladies +85 years that watched the bikes go thru Kapiti from the rest home beside SH1 and told me that the noise was simply wonderful and brought back memories

[Trudes]

Call my contacts at WFA tomorrow and post

Brill!!!:niceone:

[StoneY]

I had an awesome ride down and back (in the pouring rain). Parked early at parliment, grabbed a coffee, went for a walk along the waterfront, had a beer or 2 and then back in time for the speeches. Got my mug on TV1 news and yelled BULLSHIT with the masses! What a great day. And all this in spite of Stoney telling me online to "don't bother coming ya dickhead we don't need you or your kind". Well stoney I think the rally showed we need all kinds don't you think?

Thanks JMJ and Mrs JMJ for putting us up for the 2 nights.

Andy.

Hey Andy

We were all a bit hot before the ride, I guess it cooled a lot of people off huh?
Look mate, we all said a lot of shit before we got there, but on the day every one of us represented including you man.
Fuck 3 days ago, and fuck tomorrow, we can rip each other all we want

But yesterday me n you were brothers man. And we spoke with ONE voice, OURS

we said.....

BULLSHIT

And we won the first round together, my brother

(ok now ya can all puke)
:sick:

[reemit]

I've been on the big MAG protests in UK in the late 80 early 90s when 10 thousand bikers turned out and rode around the city streets a bit protesting Euro restrictions from Brussels. It was effective, but nowhere near like what we did on Tuesday. This was way more effective, right up to the bloke responsible and let him have it, face to face. :spanking: We did it right - no question. Big ups to all the organisers and the cops too for their (subtle) support.

[Mom]

I suggest if the increase goes ahead a TOTAL non-registration of all bikes is the way to go - but it has to be EVERYBODY.

But well done - I had a lump in my throat watching and listening to you all - wish I was there!:niceone:

I have a very public face and name to this protest campaign. My BB has never displayed a current rego, there is no holder to put it. It is in my pants pocket. So easy for me to walk away from a compliance infrigement. I have never come to attention of plod while I have owned BB. I currently have rego.

I am a big WOF girl, always will be. The rego that I have in my pocket could be so easily overlooked when it comes time to renew :whistle:

[rustic101]

Never thought when I started that first thread that it would end up with 7000 bikes taking over the capital (they counted 4600 at the Police College with bikes still arrivig, they just didn't stop coming) + 2000 odd at the Duck pond + at LEAST 1000 around Molesworth St and the surrounding area. plus pedestrians and pillions.

TOTAL support from the public, never seen anything like it.

Parliament security are flabbergasted, they were sure it was going to be a riot, they said "we just can't believe how smoothly it all went".

According to them, the biggest protest at Parliament since Dame Whina's hikoi, maybe bigger (hard to compare shitloads with heaps and heaps).

No incidents no stupid stuff.

And a personal memory - heading from the Police College into Wellington, following a couple of bikie cops, speedo on 120kph, bikes solid across the motorway, a foot max between bikes, a bike length or less between them, and EVERYBODY riding brilliantly. And half of them Harleys, and half those patched. Absolutely text book formation riding.

And at least one of those bikie cops must have hit 200kph at least accelerating onto the motorway to catch the convoy. I bet he was grinning from ear to ear.

And now for more serious messages.

We are at war!

Althogh Mr Smith listened politely and attentively to our messages , he did NOT give us the assurance we are looking for.

He (and the National party and ACC) will now be hoping that, having vented, we will go home and forget it.

So it is MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER to get the pressure on locally. Regional coordinators, target National electorate office, national party meetings, ACC offices.




The campaign begins today.

Everything so far was just the warm up. Now we need to come out fighting.

Fact

There were no tickets issued (despited a couple of clowns) one in front of a bike cop....., the other on the roof top of the stadium and another speeding (see below)
There were no accidents (reported) that are known of
There were no compaints from the public or other road users
There was no disorder
There was no rain (or wind;)

Putting this into perspective 0.06% of the 5000 bikes attending were muppets and overall 0.03% of 12000 people attending misbehave, and contry to expectation it was not who you would think ;) it was middle aged men on harleys ;) and the 1 dick head lone rider clocked at 190ks just south of levin. The description given was 'a red motorbike'.

What you and the team achieved was a remarkable feat and something to be very proud of. Well done and thank you. I for one look forward to the next event.

K

[James Deuce]

We did it right - no question. Big ups to all the organisers and the cops too for their (subtle) support.
It is invaluable and mustn't be taken for granted.

I spoke to a few cops yesterday, in uniform and out, and the one thing that had them most bemused was the arbitrary cc rating brackets for the proposed levies.

As one of them said, "We don't record the cc rating of bikes involved in accidents so how was the decision made to set levies based on cc?"

[sels1]

Brilliant day yesterday folks, but we cant rest on our laurels yet.



Lots of work ahead thos so we are bringing BRONZ back to Wellington
There will be a local chapter, close to Parliament to lend power to lobbying

OK, I'll be in - where's the form?

[StoneY]

Brilliant day yesterday folks, but we cant rest on our laurels yet.



OK, I'll be in - where's the form?

Getting organized mate

Allow us one week for setting up our infrastructure, and we are on!

[chanceyy]

Getting organized mate



Just as well you know my email address aye .. I guess we might have to do coffee sooner than later ;)

[Gareth51]

Well I know of several old ladies +85 years that watched the bikes go thru Kapiti from the rest home beside SH1 and told me that the noise was simply wonderful and brought back memories

Could have taken them as pillions to make up the numbers :laugh:

[Pedrostt500]

I was at the Stadium for the whole time, When all the bikes turned up in mass, it was like standing in pit lane at a moto GP, with thousands of bikes all deciding to pit at once, any plan that we had was out the window very quickly.
only one biker I would like to see found, and have his head on a platter, that is the IDIOT that did a burn out on the concourse, I understand it was a harley rider, I understand it was not a Patched rider.
I was also just in time to stop another doing a burn out, tapped him on the shoulder and told him I would bill him for the full clean up costs of the stadium, he was very compliant after that, and left very quietly.
Very happy with all who parked at the Stadium, apart from the above mentioned Bozo,
And thanks again to all who Marshaled at the Stadium.

[TerminalAddict]

the story continues ...

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1129521887&postcount=70

Sounds like two pissed off bikers :D

[caseye]

Les, Stoney and all the other organisers who made the Protest ride possible, a fanatstic job, done well and with complete respect for the general public and other motorists.
Stoney, you said "we come in peace" and beleive me every Police officer , DPS man or woman and Parliamentary security guards literally sighed with relief and relaxed a little bit.
I've been in major protests before and for what it's worth, this was the most responsible, orderly and well behaved group of people I've ever seen meeting anywhere in NZ.
We made our views known and we tried our very best to listen to what Nicks Myth wanted to say.I get very upset at people who treat me and those around me like school kids, Smith and the National Govt are going to simply keep repeating the lie, we must fight them at every turn.Les said it yesterday,"this is the beginning of our campaign"
Let the bloody Pollys beware,we and every member of the general public that any biker has had the pleasure of speaking too are not going to Vote for National.
Now or ever again as long as they continue to Lie to us and keep treating us as if they know better.
Awesome reps to you guys and girls, I'll go to hell and back for Les or Stoney and their followers, it was totally worth the time, effort, lack of pay and getting to look like a drowned rat to be there.
Also to every single rdier who went to Welly wherever they were from whatever they rode, we all took a journey, we helped each other, we looked out for one an other, no one got hurt, the Govts stats(their new ones) have just gone out the bloody window, well done the everyday rider of NZ you deserve recognition of what you have achieved .

[Ms Piggy]

p.s. almost forgot... your call to the weather gods payed off big time:niceone:

Sacrificing that virgin was worth it in the end...and bloody hard work! I live in the Hutt afterall.


Parliament security are flabbergasted, they were sure it was going to be a riot, they said "we just can't believe how smoothly it all went".
I'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all the hard work and cool heads of the marshal team. They all did an awesome job in that heat and most of them missed out on the speeches due to their duties. You're people I'd always be glad to have on my side!



The campaign begins today. Everything so far was just the warm up. Now we need to come out fighting.

Absolutely!!