Bikers helping bikers?

[Hanne]

A broken down street magic got me thinking the other day. What sorts of stories do you have about bikers helping bikers (http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2011/08/being-biker.html)?

[The Pastor]

A broken down street magic got me thinking the other day. What sorts of stories do you have about bikers helping bikers (http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2011/08/being-biker.html)?

I wont mention names, but you guys know who you are.

When I first started biking a kind member on here gave me a helmet and some gloves for free. Cheers mate.

Another member on here has helped me out with cheap tyres and welding. Really helped me out of a pickle, and really went above and beyond what most people would.

Lots of other members on here have helped me with various different things, where it just be advice, spare parts, bike transport etc.

Also to the hundred odd people ive ridden with on here, always great to meet new people,

Thank you all, you guys are what makes KB awesome.

[NighthawkNZ]

I try to help any one who needs it if I can... not just bikers... what goes round comes round...

But I have a few stories of helping bikers, and being helped by bikers...

[gale_wolf]

One of the first things my dad taught me was that bikers always look out for other bikers, always stop and help. He also said never to wave to scooters...

I've had a few breakdowns over the years myself and other bikers/biker-relatives have always stopped to assist. Back in my early days, when riding somewhat less than reliable bikes, the helpers included a caged biker in a ute who dropped me and the bike off at a bike shop, and one time (not at band camp!) there was a biker's wife who stopped her car to offer me a lift because she hoped any other biker's wife might do the same for her husband if he was broken down. My wife has done the same, "pay it forward", good kharma, and all that.

I've helped other bikers many times over the years when I've seen them stranded on the side of an Auckland motorway, though only once had to stop the cage on an open road to check if a biker needed help.

A couple of memorable ones for me were a guy riding the same GSXR1100K that I had at that time (don't see many of them around anymore), and a girl (yes, she was hot) who told me that a whole bunch of very enthusiastic male car drivers had stopped but couldn't figure out how to get her bike going again, I flipped her fuel tap to reserve and told her to fill up asap.

And the latest was 2 days ago when I saw a guy in full ATGATT walking with helmet in hand, and I realised he was one of the guys I see on my regular commute (never seen him with his helmet off before) when just a little further on I saw a familiar bike on the side of the road with the front smashed in. I turned around and offered him a lift home, but he was so dejected that he just wanted to walk and reflect on what he could have done to avoid the prang.

[willytheekid]

Its both the essence and moral obligation of being a Real biker in my book.:niceone:
You NEVER ride past a fellow biker in need....no matter what they ride!

I have honestly lost count of the times I have stopped to help fellow riders out, either offering mechanical or medical road side assistance.
....sometimes its a great experiance....& sometimes it has been very scary & sad :weep:....but everytime! it has been an honor to help out a fellow rider.
Now days I don't leave home without a vast array of tools (No guzzi jokes ya buggers lol) and a well stocked medical kit packed away on PhatGirl....just in case I see one of us in need.

I will always stop for you guys n girls....Always! :love:

[george formby]

In a past life my humble but nimble KMX 125 nipped up on the motorway just south of Aberdeen in Scotland, mid - winter, dark at 4pm & sleeting like a bastard. I started to pull it too bits (no cellphones in those days) with the intention of throwing them at cars until somebody stopped or I got arrested & given a bed for the night when out of the murk & spray a good Samaritan pulls up.
The mechanic from a bike shop in town had been heading home, spotted my predicament from the other lane & had turned around a few k's down the road & back tracked to see if I was ok.
This legend of a chap drove back into town, opened up the shop & grabbed the parts for the bike. When he came back he helped me put it back together & made sure it was it ok to ride home. We crawled around at the side of the road for 2 hours & he still had a smile on his face when we parted company.
I spent a small fortune with that guy for years afterwards. Above & beyond IMHO

[nodrog]

I was riding out in the sticks down by the lakes one day, when I came across a distraught chap and his broken down Hyosung. Pulled over and started chatting about what has happened to it, then I realised it was Dangerousbastard. So I helped him disasemble half his motorcycle, took his sparkplugs out and took them up the road with his eftpos card so I could get him some more. I wonder how long it took him to realise I wasnt coming back.

[4AGE]

Never had to have help yet, but the friendly nods i get from other riders is always nice:hug:

[mnkyboy]

I'm in the states on an old triumph

I'm appreciative of the NZ stop for broken down bikers attitude, here they won't.

That and I'M NEVER COMPLAINING of NZ roads ever again.

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

That and I'M NEVER COMPLAINING of NZ roads ever again.

...even when Mt Eden Rd is covered in deisel and you fall off? :shifty:

[Blackbird]

The most memorable one was a few years back when I spotted a guy on top of the Kaimai range peering at his bike. Closing in, saw he was a patched gang member and nearly didn't stop but decided to at the last moment. He'd broken a throttle cable and I was able to do a temporary fix. He was so grateful and kept asking what I wanted in return that I reckon that I could have just about asked for anything :laugh:. Just told him to pay it forward if he got the chance. Glad I stopped, nearly didn't but on reflection, anyone in trouble, 2 wheels or 4 deserves a hand, particularly in NZ where most people still look out for each other.

[Str8 Jacket]

I bought this bike once.....

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

I bought this bike once.....

Did it have a banana seat?

[EJK]

One day after Uni I was walking to my car and not so far away I saw a lady on GSX250 losing balance while tip toe-ing away from curb. The bike was rolling towards near deep gutter. So I grabbed her rear (pack rack, duh) and pulled her from behind.

I learnt to give by recieving from KB community.

[The Pastor]

I was riding out in the sticks down by the lakes one day, when I came across a distraught chap and his broken down Hyosung. Pulled over and started chatting about what has happened to it, then I realised it was Dangerousbastard. So I helped him disasemble half his motorcycle, took his sparkplugs out and took them up the road with his eftpos card so I could get him some more. I wonder how long it took him to realise I wasnt coming back.

bahahahahahahahahhahaha

[Mom]

I learnt to give by recieving from KB community.

Yeah we are a pretty cool bunch of folk really.


bahahahahahahahahhahaha

Dont fucken encourage him, he does not have an off switch :spanking:

[munster]

I help anyone anywhere anytime.

I've towed a car off the desert road, I jump started a Harley at the Papakura Autobahn, I've changed wheels for old (and young) ladies, I've towed a van from National Park to Taumaranui, I've given CPR to an elderly gentleman on the side of the road near Katikati, I lent my boots to a hunting mate at Clements Mill Road, lent my bike to a mate & his new Chinese wife, let a mate borrow my Fobco Drill Press for 3 years, pulled umpteen small trucks & cars out of mud & shit & snow, turned over a rolled car on the Welcome Bay back road, found a lost dog, shot a wild cat etc etc

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/109242-Fess-up-who-fell-off-this-morning-5-October?p=1129441260#post1129441260

My Dad taught me to always have the basics in the car - water, oil, tools, tow rope, torch etc. I thank him to this day, I've always carried it, never had to use it on myself (touch wood). I also keep a smaller similar kit in the bike (saddlebags are great).

[bogan]

I tend to do organised help with maintenance, rather than roadside stuff. As I'm yet to come across somebody stranded who doesn't look like they have things under control.
Best one was probably helping cowboyz bring his TT250 (iirc) back from the dead, still bloody surprised that thing went at all.

[TIBLE_90]

Haven't come across any broken down bikers, and have only had a crash (no breakdowns) so I guess I don't have any of these great stories yet.:no:

But it's nice to know you (the motorcycle community) care :). I'll be sure to stop if I see any of you (bikers) in need.

[Zadkiel]

When I was learning on my GN250 I had a quite low speed off after hitting some oil on a roundabout. A guy came over to ask if I was ok, offered to drop my bike off for me on his trailer, just super helpful. Of course he was a rider himself. I was amazed how helpful he was. Made me feel pretty good about bikers!

[Armi]

Jaffaonajappa lent me his trailer to pick up my bike. Was a massive help.

[Hitcher]

Bikers helping other bikers is a matter of time and place and completely dependent on the character of the bikers involved.

At one extreme, I owe my life to other bikers.

At the other extreme, I've had dozens weave their way between me lying on the road with a broken collarbone, assorted bits of dislodged luggage and an ST1300 lying on its side so they wouldn't be too late for the Boxing Day racing at Wanganui.

Some bikers are the salt of the earth. Other are just a pack of self-absorbed prize pricks. Gender makes no difference.

On that basis, bikers are no different from any other group in society. So stop sucking each others' dicks. Please.

[Mom]

So stop sucking each others' dicks. Please.

Cant possibly do that Hitcher. I would love to have a blow job, if only to experience the toe curling reaction I have seen so often, I make do with soft caresses and other stuff :laugh:

[munster]

So stop sucking each others' dicks. Please.
I'll be sure to miss you next time then. I don't do it for the blow job.

I do it because when I'm in the same or similar situation, I would hope someone would do it for me too.

And I'm a nice guy, though comments like yours make me wonder why.

[Hitcher]

And I'm a nice guy, though comments like yours make me wonder why.

All I'm saying is that I've experienced both ends of the spectrum when it comes to biker attributes and that not all bikers are models of selfless behaviour. It's up to you to decide where you may want to position yourself on that spectrum.

[Berries]

I would love to have a blow job, if only to experience the toe curling reaction I have seen so often.
Bikers helping bikers eh?

[munster]

if only to experience the toe curling reaction I have seen so often

if toe curling is all your after, try keeping your stockings on :laugh:

[The Pastor]

Cant possibly do that Hitcher. I would love to have a blow job, if only to experience the toe curling reaction I have seen so often, I make do with soft caresses and other stuff :laugh:

my mind, oh dear god, my mind.......

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

Cant possibly do that Hitcher. I would love to have a blow job, if only to experience the toe curling reaction I have seen so often, I make do with soft caresses and other stuff :laugh:

Is that when you've gone up on Mr Maha? :confused:

[Quasievil]

A few have helped me in the past to fall off.

many have helped me get intoxicated.

[Mom]

Is that when you've gone up on Mr Maha? :confused:

I have no idea what you mean sir! I hope you are not implying Maha is a giant?

[The Singing Chef]

I pulled her from behind.

You dirty bastard!! :shifty:


I learnt to give by recieving from KB community.

So would you say that you are more of a giver or a receiver? :laugh:

Yea i will always pull over, helped a guy with his fuel tap, pulled up to a car full of nice young ladies, they didn't need anything but was worth the chat!

[BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES]

I have no idea what you mean sir! I hope you are not implying Maha is a giant?

No not at all...just maybe there's a need for a 'Golden Ticket' :shifty:

[steelphoenix]

Back to the original topic of the thread...

I ran out of petrol tonight - for some reason the fuel tap was on 'Res', not 'On' - and got stuck on the Northern Motorway. I called the AA, and sat down to wait. A good number of bikers zoomed on past, but eventually, one stopped! He pillioned me down to the petrol station and back so I could borrow a can (thanks Shell, no thanks Mobil), and then accompanied me back to drop the can off again.

So big, big thanks to Brian (whose username I forget), for being my knight in shining armour (on an MC-22). :D :clap: :hug: :first: