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Hanne
1st February 2011, 20:30
If the Zombie Apocalyse were imminent/ in full swing, what would you do with your motorcycle?
While 4wds and tanks have obvious plus sides when it comes to running zombies down, surely motorcycles must offer more benefits than the ability to lanesplit out of Auckland quick-smart?
Creative suggestions welcome, we want to make sure everyone in out flat is well prepared for this eventuality so are drafting our game plan.
Hanne
PS. The goal is to survive....
KiWiP
1st February 2011, 22:07
Fit Scandinavian snow tyres (with the metal studs) then you can do do-nuts on them so shredding the zombie.
TOTO
1st February 2011, 22:27
I'm gonna use trhe GN to climb Mr Ruapehu, and fight the zombies from the top of it, while keeping the Hooligan locked in a titanium container :2guns:
miloking
1st February 2011, 23:46
Riding a bike in a zombie appocalypse is not very smart thing to do....it has short range, cannot carry anything, offers no protection, cant sleep in it and as you said you cant run zombies down with it.... even little kids know the only suitable vehicle in case of zombies is large diesel 4x4....
Also hope you have been stocking up on guns, ammo, and canned food/water...
EJK
1st February 2011, 23:49
OK I'm fucked :facepalm:
maggot
1st February 2011, 23:51
Then again, in the case of blocked city streets, a large scale vehicle wouldn't be of much help without ramming or road clearing capabilities.. A decent motox would be far more suitable in inner city zombocolypse
superman
2nd February 2011, 01:02
We're in New Zealand! The obvious thing to do would be to go to some kind of island, populate it with some game and live there zombie free. Though that would only work if the zombies weren't smart enough to head to the island, then again I'm sure if they were that intelligent they'd also be doing a pro/con analysis of the situation.
Camshaft
2nd February 2011, 07:27
what u need is a good sized reinforced bus with a quik drop back door which ur harley with a 50mm gattling is attatched to is hiding.
Swoop
2nd February 2011, 09:38
The zombie apocalypse?
Sounds like the green party becoming the government.:facepalm:
HenryDorsetCase
2nd February 2011, 09:53
Did you notice in THE WALKING DEAD that they had a couple of motorbikes (choppers in fact) but they were tied down in the back of pickup trucks.
I think that they would be of limited utility, except in a fast scouting type role. My evac plan is for a Landrover 90 with enclosed trailer, guns and ammunition (and Sade records as a last resort*) water and food, and GTFO of town.
avgas
2nd February 2011, 10:32
Motorbike engine is the best way to feel rounds into a massive 20.0cal machine gun really.
I mean you have to get the rounds in there fast.
PirateJafa
2nd February 2011, 10:36
Riding a bike in a zombie appocalypse is not very smart thing to do....it has short range, cannot carry anything, offers no protection, cant sleep in it and as you said you cant run zombies down with it.... even little kids know the only suitable vehicle in case of zombies is large diesel 4x4....
Also hope you have been stocking up on guns, ammo, and canned food/water...
This.
Plus a motorbike cannot carry enough food/liquids/ammo to hope to survive for any length of time without extensive scavenging, and they are on the whole far too noisy - not much hope of getting around without attracting the wrong kind of attention.
Motorbikes would be excellent in the initial stages of the apocalypse - getting you the heck out of dodge, to where you can slow down and find a real, long-term zombie-survival vehicle.
gatch
2nd February 2011, 10:38
I'll only be using my bike to escape if all other plans fail.
I mean if I take off on it, it runs out of gas and I get separated from it, when all this shit blows over (which it will) I may not be able to find it again.
My plan is to steal the neighbors land cruiser and stock up on 12 gauge and .308 and fuck off into the hills, where I will build my own anti zombie fortress out of trees and brawn.
Usarka
2nd February 2011, 10:49
You need to pimp up the front of the bike to help cut through the masses of zombies.
1. Cutting blade - straight out in front about half a meter wide, then tapering back at an angle on each side. Needs to be at zombie head height for maximum decapitation awesomness.
2. Zombie roadkill fairing. Much like the "scoop" thing in front of a train to deflect recently decapitated (or short) zombies from hitting the front wheel.
3. Usual armaments, including side holsters for shotguns.
Or if you have a gatling gun lying around you could go machete sylez:
http://frankmengarelli.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/090710_2109_machete2013.jpg?w=490
Usarka
2nd February 2011, 11:34
Lets not forget leathers and helmet.
You'd want a decent bit of armour to protect your neck, but they'd have to be some hungry 'roided up motha-fucken walking dead to bite through leather and ce armour.
Banditbandit
2nd February 2011, 11:46
Riding a bike in a zombie appocalypse is not very smart thing to do....it has short range, cannot carry anything, offers no protection, cant sleep in it and as you said you cant run zombies down with it.... even little kids know the only suitable vehicle in case of zombies is large diesel 4x4....
Also hope you have been stocking up on guns, ammo, and canned food/water...
OK I'm fucked :facepalm:
Jeez .. such angst over a fantasy senario ...
Banditbandit
2nd February 2011, 11:48
You need to pimp up the front of the bike to help cut through the masses of zombies.
1. Cutting blade - straight out in front about half a meter wide, then tapering back at an angle on each side. Needs to be at zombie head height for maximum decapitation awesomness.
2. Zombie roadkill fairing. Much like the "scoop" thing in front of a train to deflect recently decapitated (or short) zombies from hitting the front wheel.
3. Usual armaments, including side holsters for shotguns.
Or if you have a gatling gun lying around you could go machete sylez:
There is NO WAY you could mount that gun there and still ride the bike if it was firing ... there is nothing at all to absorb the recoil ...
Usarka
2nd February 2011, 11:51
There is NO WAY you could mount that gun there and still ride the bike if it was firing ... there is nothing at all to absorb the recoil ...
Refer to your previous post :lol:
And Machete would certainly disagree.....
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Scuba_Steve
2nd February 2011, 12:13
How about one of these
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100729043119/deadrising/images/8/87/Slicecycle.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100616223404/deadrising/images/thumb/e/e4/07.jpg/830px-07.jpg
Banditbandit
2nd February 2011, 12:21
Refer to your previous post :lol:
And Machete would certainly disagree...
Are you seriously trying to defend fantasy ??? KB is worse than I thought ...
Hoon
2nd February 2011, 12:24
A motorcycle would be a bad idea in the initial stages. Other survivors would be the main threat. All main roads would be grid locked, you'd be forced to lane split or ride along the kerb with thousands of other stranded survivors trying to run as well. In desperation they would not hesistate in taking a 4x2 to any passing motorcyclist as a means to escape.
In the later stages once the human population has thinned out then a motorcycle would be an effective method of travel on limited fuel supplies. As already mentioned still offers no protection and not much supplies so you'd have to exist by using your wits and scavenging day to day.
Grasshopperus
2nd February 2011, 13:28
A push-bike doesn't require gas and makes almost no noise. It's by far the winner when you consider what the state of the roads is likely to be.
Also about guns, they'll probably draw lots of attention to you with everything from other survivors (ugh, baggage) to the undead. A machete doesn't need to be reloaded.
If you want to survive the imminent zombie apocalypse then you should read this book http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Zombie_Survival_Guide
You're all going to die a violent zombie death.
bogan
2nd February 2011, 13:36
you're all wrong (and I'm not even surprised anymore :bleh:)
the ideal vehicle is a tractor, some of the big ones can do over 40kmhr, and have huge fuel tanks and:
<img src="http://www.tlsplant.com/Tripple%20Mower%20Pic.bmp" />
enter the triple mower, with over 9m cut options available (pic shown is just a baby one), this equipment will surpass all your zombie killing needs. If you are in heavy traffic areas you could swap the front mower for some forks and move pesky cars out of the way with ease.
Grasshopperus
2nd February 2011, 14:02
Talk about farming zombies.
I'll stop now.
ellipsis
2nd February 2011, 14:18
....I think you should have a warm glass of milk and an early night...:yes:...
admenk
2nd February 2011, 14:28
My Harley would be ideal. I'll just ask the zombies to give me a hand to get it started, and while they were doing that, I'd have time to walk home, pack me things, have a pie, book some tickets and fly to a desert island with that girl off morning TV. Months later, when the zombies have all died out, I could return and pick up the bike (with a trailer of course), safe in the knowledge that it would still be there. Simple as that, and all you Harley haters thought they were no good !
avgas
2nd February 2011, 14:30
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avgas
2nd February 2011, 14:32
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Gibbo89
2nd February 2011, 14:38
....I think you should have a warm glass of milk and an early night...:yes:...
How will that keep the zombies away?
davebullet
2nd February 2011, 14:40
0600 hours - food supplies. Find ventura pack and stuff in as many butter chicken or curry pies as possible. Also pack some Greg's curry powder (you'll see why below)
0615 hours - find a hot chick and put her on the back (aka Mrs. B) for company in the apocalypse
0620 hours - call the 0800 number and order a set of ginsu steak knives. Hang up before they say "but wait, there's more!" unless you suspect a free 12v george foreman grill in the deal. Take the grill as sliced cooked zombie can make for a curry pie substitue (see.. I told you there was a good reason to pack the curry powder above)
0630 hours - choose motorcycle - probably go out on the speed triple as it sort of looks like a zombie anyway and will blend in if suspected
0631 hours - wish the kids good luck on their own, ride out and arm Mrs. B with a few of the ginsu's. Don't forget ATGATT and have a curry pie at the ready so you don't have to stop.
HenryDorsetCase
2nd February 2011, 14:44
you're all wrong (and I'm not even surprised anymore :bleh:)
the ideal vehicle is a tractor, some of the big ones can do over 40kmhr, and have huge fuel tanks and:
<img src="http://www.tlsplant.com/Tripple%20Mower%20Pic.bmp" />
enter the triple mower, with over 9m cut options available (pic shown is just a baby one), this equipment will surpass all your zombie killing needs. If you are in heavy traffic areas you could swap the front mower for some forks and move pesky cars out of the way with ease.
ding ding!!
we have a winner. Fantastic idea. bit of the old steel plate reinforcing round the cab, and vulnerable bits of the engine/powertrain, and job done.
EJK
2nd February 2011, 14:59
ding ding!!
we have a winner. Fantastic idea. bit of the old steel plate reinforcing round the cab, and vulnerable bits of the engine/powertrain, and job done.
<img src="http://www.treeworld.info/attachments/f18/11890d1248674316-tree-trimming-saw-powerline-work-546798.jpg" />
Hehehe
HenryDorsetCase
2nd February 2011, 16:09
if only Rick had one of those in THE WALKING DEAD he wouldnt have had all that trouble in Atlanta.
mashman
2nd February 2011, 16:37
multi purpose, room in the back for the bike too maybe :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3337723999_5c098f6eae.jpg
almoto
28th March 2011, 21:15
Quote: ":Uses for bikes in a Zombie Apocalypse?
If the Zombie Apocalyse were imminent/ in full swing, what would you do with your motorcycle?" -Unquote.
That's what zombie's always ask to get a step ahead...i've seen your profile picture...you can't fool me...and seeing what bike you ride...an apocalypse shoulnd't be a problem.
Mekk
28th March 2011, 21:56
If the Zombie Apocalyse were imminent/ in full swing, what would you do with your motorcycle?
Well as Torque showed me, you can have sword type melees with your bike so obviously I'd do that to the first hundred or so zombies.
Then when I ran out of fuel, Torque showed me that you can just take off your muffler (like velcro) and use it to bludgeon walking corpses.
EJK
28th March 2011, 22:16
I could use this to video you guys' killing spree and upload it on Youtube. Doesn't look bad at all.
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CookMySock
29th March 2011, 07:49
Forward mounted auto-reloading grenade launcher + 50cal + shotgun with grip mounted controls. Must be auto-reloading. :bye:
Side mounted slasher/reapers for anything that gets past the front gear. (not much!) :bye:
Larger front windscreen with strengthened wipers for debri control.
gijoe1313
29th March 2011, 08:53
Heh, was discussing this sort of thing with what people's zombie action plans were yesternight! :scratch:
We were also discussing the "Red Shirt" theory and who among us fits the stereotype for those movie moments (e.g. token black guy, irritating white guy etc.)
Anything with large oscillitating/rotating sharp edges backed up with reinforced armour around vulnerable points with a copious fuel tank is a goer! :msn-wink:
Mmmmm combine harvesters .... slicey dicey!
schrodingers cat
29th March 2011, 10:02
Ive done some homework
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oK6sP5_5txQ/RyYGfMl_2-I/AAAAAAAAAFU/VXfhXs6CfUk/s320/destroyZombie.gif
Everyone has focussed on method 1. Don't forget zombies hate flames.
http://www.imfdb.org/images/thumb/9/92/Night_of_the_Creeps_flamethrower_1.jpg/600px-Night_of_the_Creeps_flamethrower_1.jpg
Big Dave
29th March 2011, 11:53
http://www.stomptokyo.com/otf/Delta/DzlItem44.jpg
gale_wolf
29th March 2011, 12:35
How have I not noticed this thread before? Subscription added to receive vital survival tips!
Plenty of good ideas so far, but I shall assume as part of this hypothetical zombie apocalypse that NZ is also affected by hypothetical climate-change bringing a new ice-age.
Hey, anything could happen right, be prepared!
You're gonna need metal spiked ice tyres for wheelies onto zombies' heads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHPOw-Xmm4o
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/gale_wolf/GSXR-IceBike-1.jpg
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