Dangerous riding out to Kaiaua

[Ragingrob]

The video speaks for itself. Know them? Tell them to stay in their own lane and wait for a better time to pass where they wont be putting not only themselves but also me into danger. A shit way to start what would've been a much more comfortable day's ride.

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[Tink]

Oh man... too right there... where were their brains!

[Ragingrob]

Oh man... too right there... where were their brains!

If I was the usual 4x4 + boat along there I'd hate to think how that would have turned out if he'd done the same. Luckily for both of us a bike has a lot of room in the lane to avoid other bikes :bash:

[Tink]

Someone is definitely looking out for the guy... well today anyway!

[FJRider]

At the start you were pretty close to the white line too ... anywhere within arms-reach of the line is a dangerous place to be in twisties ...

[Ragingrob]

At the start you were pretty close to the white line too ... anywhere within arms-reach of the line is a dangerous place to be in twisties ...

FYI - The camera is mounted on my right hand wing mirror so my wheels were about the right-hand wheel track. Going wide before the corner allowed me to see him earlier and gives me much much more room for evasive manoevres. If I was any further to the left my apexing would be early and I'd end up close to the centre-line on exiting the corner, somewhere I don't wanna have to be.

Not to mention I was on my side of the white line at all times, can't see at all how you're trying to criticise my riding here...

[98tls]

You have every riight to be a tad annoyed there fella,looks like possibly the car had left him enough room to pass without going anywere near your lane.Silly prick,hope he shit himself.

[Thaeos]

Bloody stupid place to pass anyway, can't even see round the corner until it's too late.

[Maha]

wbks will be here soon to put things in perspective.

[wbks]

Weird place to pass because that section is probably one of the easiest places to pass (visibility, wide road etc) where he's been coming from... I'd hate to see what he was up to around all the hills and blind corners over the last 20km he's been riding. As requested! Been on that road for nigh on ten years... No, near 20 these days!... Have you, Maha?

[Maha]

Its very evident that the biker had no intention on reclaiming his lane anytime soon.

[wbks]

Not trying to be a dickhead this time, but has anyone else noticed how bolshy riders are on that particular section of clevedon-kaiaua? Most times I go there (esp when in a car, when room is an issue) there is someone to put their mirrors/head across the line in your way, forcing you onto the gravel...

[Jonno.]

Is that a 250 ninja?

[nodrog]

sorry, i was in a hurry.

[Chrislost]

Is that a 250 ninja?

a blue one.
At least the guy is in(looks like) leather

[SMOKEU]

I see this kind of shit happening most of the time I ride to and from Akaroa on the weekends.

[jono035]

FYI - The camera is mounted on my right hand wing mirror so my wheels were about the right-hand wheel track. Going wide before the corner allowed me to see him earlier and gives me much much more room for evasive manoevres. If I was any further to the left my apexing would be early and I'd end up close to the centre-line on exiting the corner, somewhere I don't wanna have to be.

Not to mention I was on my side of the white line at all times, can't see at all how you're trying to criticise my riding here...

I was right behind Rob at the time and his wheels were definitely no further over than the right hand wheel track. The guy was tightening up into the corner at the time, too. You can see the angle the guy was on as he approaches and he was only getting closer.

From my angle it looked like they had about a foot, maybe 2 between them.

Damn near shat myself.

[zeocen]

At the start you were pretty close to the white line too ... anywhere within arms-reach of the line is a dangerous place to be in twisties ...

Hahaha, oh KB, you slay me.

[bluebird]

yeh, did not notice jandals and t-shirt, the usual attire of the feeble minded on bikes, but this guy is not far away from the odd place. idiot.

[Filterer]

1 + 1 = 2? (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/121443-Confession-time)

[Bobbyman]

Looks for sure like a Blue Ninja. Same thing happened on the same stretch of road to me Yesterday... Was just getting into the sharp corners just past Kaiaua and a guy on a cruiser just flew round the corner in the middle of my lane passing a 4x4 and trailer... Real smart. Were the cops there doing the WOF checks outside Clevedon again? Almost got caught for an expired rego there :(

[Jonathan]

yeh, did not notice jandals and t-shirt, the usual attire of the feeble minded on bikes, but this guy is not far away from the odd place. idiot.

What I have noticed is that there are some who espouse ATGATT and denounce anyone who does not as an idiot, a moron, nincompoop etc while at the same time riding like this dude - thinking they are invincible in their protective gear, overtaking around blind corners, attempting MotoGP turns on public roads while disregarding other road users etc. I find it utterly hypocritical.

That dude is way more of a menace than some chap riding in jandals and t-shirt off to get some fish'n'chips.

[jono035]

What I have noticed is that there are some who espouse ATGATT and denounce anyone who does not as an idiot, a moron, nincompoop etc while at the same time riding like this dude - thinking they are invincible in their protective gear, overtaking around blind corners, attempting MotoGP turns on public roads while disregarding other road users etc. I find it utterly hypocritical.

That dude is way more of a menace than some chap riding in jandals and t-shirt off to get some fish'n'chips.

True, but just because something is 'less bad' doesn't make it 'good'. Riding like a suicidal idiot is very bad, riding carefully wearing inadequate protective gear is better (but in my opinion, still bad) but the best by far is wearing protective gear appropriate to where and what you're riding combined with riding carefully, attentively and with respect for other road users.

[Jonathan]

Sure, I agree with you there. I just have far less tolerance for one than the other (not that we have control over what others choose to do on the roads anyway) because only one is a direct threat to my personal well being.

[MaxB]

Regardless of what he wears, if he continues to ride like that he will end up dead or maimed.

[IdunBrokdItAgin]

He needs to spend a bit more on his training rather than on his leathers.

[Ragingrob]

Looks for sure like a Blue Ninja. Same thing happened on the same stretch of road to me Yesterday... Was just getting into the sharp corners just past Kaiaua and a guy on a cruiser just flew round the corner in the middle of my lane passing a 4x4 and trailer... Real smart. Were the cops there doing the WOF checks outside Clevedon again? Almost got caught for an expired rego there :(

No WOF checks, Clevedon had a big easter festival thing on and I think they'd know how much of a nuisance it would be to everyone.


Regardless of what he wears, if he continues to ride like that he will end up dead or maimed.

Yep, and at this rate he may be taking somebody with him...