Shorts and singlet clad motorcyclists leads cops on a police chase

[5150]

They went past our house couple of times. Went out to see what was going on and there were few cars chasing this idiot. They went around the block 3-4 times then he pulled the pin and fucked off. So really the headline should read. "Shorts and singlet clad motorcyclists evades police chase". He would have had a good 500 meters on them most of the time too. Yet it still took them 5 or so minutes before they decided to call it off. By that stage he was nowhere to be seen. :laugh:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/65531189/Shorts-singlet-clad-motorcyclist-leads-police-on-high-speed-chase

[awayatc]

Haha......
unless he stole the bike, good on him:niceone:

[Akzle]

atgatt! atgatt!

ftp.

[Old Steve]

Presume he was speeding, as he was wearing a helmet he was meeting the letter of the law.

Silly bugger tho. I picked a thongs/shorts/singlet/no gloves rider up from the road where he'd come off on a roundabout (diesel spill) and took him to hospital - there was a lot of skin surface missing and a couple of areas where the white structure underneath was visible - he was not a happy boy.

[awayatc]

Must have been a different bloke.......

You living in Oz and all.....

[awayatc]

Remember that life is just a sexual transmitted terminal condition.....

even if you do everything by the book.....

you will still expire...

so don't take life and yourselves to seriously..:rolleyes:

Singlet fellow got away from yet another infringement notice issuer....

good on him

[rastuscat]

And if he crashed and didn't die our ACC levies would be paying for him.

Fucktard.

[Berries]

And if he crashed and didn't die our ACC levies would be paying for him.
Aha. But did he? Sounds like the answer is no.

To be honest I don't even know why his clothing gets a mention, is it relevant? We should be concerned about people crashing, not what someone is wearing who doesn't crash. There will always be someone who thinks you don't wear enough gear or the proper gear even if you think you are dressed for the occasion. I will say it again for the 548th time, the natural conclusion for all those who whinge about what other riders are wearing is to get a metal cage around you and four wheels underneath you otherwise it is just BS.

[awayatc]

And if he crashed and didn't die our ACC levies would be paying for him.

Fucktard.

But he didnt crash...
so do we get some acc levies back now...?

fucktard....?
Sounds like poor sportsmanship..
Mind you we dont think much of our opponents either...

I'd happily shout the man a drink...
(Non alcoholic)

[Kickaha]

I'd happily shout the man a drink...
(Non alcoholic)
He can have an alcoholic one if he's a rugby player, there's different rules for them

https://nz.sports.yahoo.com/rugby/news/article/-/26141238/rugby-star-escapes-drink-driving-conviction/

[Akzle]

He can have an alcoholic one if he's a rugby player, there's different rules for them

https://nz.sports.yahoo.com/rugby/news/article/-/26141238/rugby-star-escapes-drink-driving-conviction/

nono, he wants to be a COP just like dad...
Old boys club much?

[unstuck]

Drugs will do that to ya.:shifty:

[ruaphu]

And if he crashed and didn't die our ACC levies would be paying for him.

Fucktard.

Yep, plus one to that RC.

Got over taken the other day goin home from work in the tin top by a two up sport bike goin balls out overtaking anythin that moved. Both had helmets but fack all else, shorts, n tee's an the passenger wearin sandals for ffs. Bugger that if ya come to grief.


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[awayatc]

And if he crashed and didn't die our ACC levies would be paying for him.

Fucktard.

By the way.....
seeing you don't want to pay your levies for other people...(eventhough singlet man may very well pay his registration , and his share of acc levies.)
How do you feel about paying huge acc bills for all the fucktart tourist that freeload on our system..?
Now that is a tree to bark at...
sorry, scratch your claws at...

[kiwi cowboy]

By the way.....
seeing you don't want to pay your levies for other people...(eventhough singlet man may very well pay his registration , and his share of acc levies.)
How do you feel about paying huge acc bills for all the fucktart tourist that freeload on our system..?
Now that is a tree to bark at...
sorry, scratch your claws at...

That is a huge bugbear of mine too:msn-wink:all tourists should be levied on arrival for ac or prove they have private travel insurance on arrival..:niceone::niceone:

[p.dath]

But he didnt crash...
so do we get some acc levies back now...?


You mostly pay for accidents that others do have, not for accidents they did not, so no, you can't have a refund for something you didn't pay for.

[swbarnett]

the natural conclusion for all those who whinge about what other riders are wearing is to get a metal cage around you and four wheels underneath you otherwise it is just BS.
Nah, they should just stay at home and prey that the next meteor misses them.

[F5 Dave]

Aha. But did he? Sounds like the answer is no.

To be honest I don't even know why his clothing gets a mention, is it relevant? We should be concerned about people crashing, not what someone is wearing who doesn't crash. There will always be someone who thinks you don't wear enough gear or the proper gear even if you think you are dressed for the occasion. I will say it again for the 548th time, the natural conclusion for all those who whinge about what other riders are wearing is to get a metal cage around you and four wheels underneath you otherwise it is just BS.
Then your logic is faulty 548 times.
Life is ultimately fatal but no point increasingly the risk of every fun thing you do.
Perhaps the law should be ATG or wear what ever you like but you're not allowed to wear a helmet. That should reduce the ACC costs for the hard of thinking people who think they won't be in a crash.

[AllanB]

To be honest I don't even know why his clothing gets a mention, is it relevant? We should be concerned about people crashing, not what someone is wearing who doesn't crash. There will always be someone who thinks you don't wear enough gear or the proper gear even if you think you are dressed for the occasion. I will say it again for the 548th time, the natural conclusion for all those who whinge about what other riders are wearing is to get a metal cage around you and four wheels underneath you otherwise it is just BS.

It is important when ACC still pays for idiots. And while myself and thousands of others pay the ACC rego tax and spend a lot of money on decent riding gear.


Wank Wank free choice be fucked. If I walked up to a free choice no glove or shorts wearing rider at the stop lights - pulled out a cheese grater and ran it over his/her bare skin he/she would flip their lid. The result is the same if the dumb arse falls off.

[Berries]

Life is ultimately fatal but no point increasingly the risk of every fun thing you do.
It's all relative. You ride a bike, some would say that is increasing the risk significantly.


If I walked up to a free choice no glove or shorts wearing rider at the stop lights - pulled out a cheese grater and ran it over his/her bare skin he/she would flip their lid. The result is the same if the dumb arse falls off.
And I suppose I can whack someone around the head with a concrete club to replicate sliding helmet first in to a kerb can I?

[F5 Dave]

I also race, Drink too much and am occasionally rude to people on the internet (though not often). But I don't race speedway, drink meths or have this conversion in real life with people I don't know.

[Kickaha]

Wank Wank free choice be fucked. If I walked up to a free choice no glove or shorts wearing rider at the stop lights - pulled out a cheese grater and ran it over his/her bare skin he/she would flip their lid. The result is the same if the dumb arse falls off.

Yeah "IF" the dumbarse fall off, but you know what? anyone I know that has had a crash and claimed on ACC has had protective gear on which leads me to conclude that if you don't wear the gear you're less likely to crash and injure yourself

[AllanB]

It's all relative. You ride a bike, some would say that is increasing the risk significantly.


And I suppose I can whack someone around the head with a concrete club to replicate sliding helmet first in to a kerb can I?


Don't be silly - they have taken the precaution of wearing a approved helmet - the maker has already simulated aforementioned whack and designed it to reduce the impact.

However, if you see someone not wearing their helmet buy all means crack out the club to teach them a lesson. :bleh:

I've no issue with contributing to ACC to cover medical costs for injuries derived in a accident if the person was wearing safety gear. Resent it if they were not.

Seatbelts can crack ribs, air-bags break noses, but not wearing one can break your face and body and rip open your genitals on the way through the windscreen not to mention the impact once your body has stopped flying.

Yes, personal choice, but imagine no ACC but full user pays - would people slip on a set of gloves then?

[AllanB]

Yeah "IF" the dumbarse fall off, but you know what? anyone I know that has had a crash and claimed on ACC has had protective gear on which leads me to conclude that if you don't wear the gear you're less likely to crash and injure yourself

Oddly enough I've seen similar. Do you think maybe the protective motorcycle gear gives us the illusion of safety and we ride more recklessly or quicker? I'd certainly doodle around if only wearing a T-shirt and not a leather jacket.

Do people with open face helmets ride slower? I've often hada bug hit my full face lid and thought 'shit I am glad I was not wearing a open face one'.

No simple answer really, but riding gear is a bone I like to pick in regards to a activity I love.

I could be the 'Katman' of riding gear on KB.

Funny thing I have noticed is Kman got loads of stick early on about his thoughts - now when he remarks I notice there is a higher percentage of replies agreeing with him ......

[Berries]

Yes, personal choice, but imagine no ACC but full user pays - would people slip on a set of gloves then?
I imagine that the same people who care so little about their hands to not wear gloves now are unlikely to change their attitude if there were no ACC.

[AllanB]

I imagine that the same people who care so little about their hands to not wear gloves now are unlikely to change their attitude if there were no ACC.

Sadly I agree. Like those people with expired warrants on their cars driving around on bald tyres showing the steel belts ......... probably make pretty sparks at night though.

[swbarnett]

Life is ultimately fatal but no point increasingly the risk of every fun thing you do.
And there's even less point taking all the fun out of it and relegating all our decisions to a bunch of safety zealots.

[Maha]

And there's even less point taking all the fun out of it and relegating all our decisions to a bunch of safety zealots.

Bravo! shall make our next ride 'Singlet's Only' you can wear a singlet safely while riding a bike :niceone:

[swbarnett]

Wank Wank free choice be fucked.
Who gave you permission to breathe? You've obviously surrendered the right to make that "free choice" yourself.

[swbarnett]

I've no issue with contributing to ACC to cover medical costs for injuries derived in a accident if the person was wearing safety gear. Resent it if they were not.
Keep on talking like this and it WILL become:


I've no issue with contributing to ACC to cover medical costs for injuries derived in a accident if the person was not riding a motorcycle. Resent it if they were.
Be VERY careful what you wish for.

[swbarnett]

Don't be silly - they have taken the precaution of wearing a approved helmet - the maker has already simulated aforementioned whack and designed it to reduce the impact.
Ah, but a helmet is NOT the best piece of equipment to reduce the impact. A car does a far better job. Where do you stop?

When I ride there's one piece of safety equipment that trumps ALL others. It's the first thing I put on and I will never start a ride without it. All other safety equipment is just window dressing if this first one is on.

It's called a BRAIN.

[AllanB]

Ah, but a helmet is NOT the best piece of equipment to reduce the impact. A car does a far better job. Where do you stop?

When I ride there's one piece of safety equipment that trumps ALL others. It's the first thing I put on and I will never start a ride without it. All other safety equipment is just window dressing if this first one is on.

It's called a BRAIN.

It's relative to context of course - if discussing MOTORCYCLES lets talk about helmets to prevent head injuries, if a CAR lets discuss the merits of seat-belts. There were huge seat-belt debates when they were made compulsory.


Problem with that is though you have engaged your brain you cannot assume anyone else on the road has .......... so best dress to cover yourself for them aye?

[awayatc]

You are always so much safer in a car....
so lets ban motorbikes....
you are always so much safer in a train
lets ban cars....
you are so much safer at home
lets ban al travel alltogether...

while we are at it.....
our acc levies pay for cunts hang gliding, rock climbing, horse riding, rugby playing...
etc. etc...

but lets crucify anybody who doesn't wear whatever we decide is better for them if they fuck up....
hypocrisy anybody...?

[AllanB]

Ban trucks too - those bastards appear to be crashing into cars at an alarming rate lately.

I wonder how their ACC levies look?


Side note - some years back there was talk of ACC levies being placed on sports - as in when you played you club fees. Being a rugby obsessed country there was a suitable outcyr and it died a natural death - or diverted the public eye to some other levy they sneaked in.


Is my point not a wee bit valid though? If I stick my dick into the air conditioner fan, ACC will cover me - why are you happy paying for this?


In reference to the OP, ACC is not meant to pay out if you are hurt during an illegal activity ...... I remember this after the outcry years back when a convict in Auckland escaped over the wall and the fall broke his leg(s) - ACC paid him a nice lump sum .......

[awayatc]

Is my point not a wee bit valid though? If I stick my dick into the air conditioner fan, ACC will cover me - why are you happy paying for this?




No I am not necessarily happy paying for every fuckwith hurting himself......
But we are however doing just that.
Maybe we need a different system..
I am however uncomfortable about vilifying anybody that does not comply with our standards...
Bikers going on (and off) about singlets on bike for instance is no different from joe public going on(and off) about bikes in general.
I believe in managing your own risks, and paying your own way...
we have however a scheme called acc.....
so untill (if..) we overhaul that scheme entirely,
it does indeed pay for you to stick your dick in an airconditioning fan....
and for anybody to dress as they please, even on a bike...

[F5 Dave]

Ahh you put your brain on. You won't crash. You're invulnerable. For the rest of us who aren't so egotistical I'm not suggesting it is law what we wear. But I do wish some would not ignore the risks like ostriches.

For years and years the road toll kept going up. But it took a big leap back when compulsory seatbelts were legislated.

Societys question; Am I my brother's keeper?

No. But he needs a clip around the ear

[swbarnett]

It's relative to context of course - if discussing MOTORCYCLES lets talk about helmets to prevent head injuries,
And who are you to say that someone that uses their brain instead of gear is worse than someone that uses the gear instead of their brain.

Stop trying to think for everybody else. I will make the decision as to what I do for my body. No one else has that right. Even the law.

If it were up to me helmet and seat belt laws would be repealed.

MY BODY, MY RISK, MY RULES!






BTW: Not that it really matters but my own minimum gear is Boots, Jacket, Gloves & Helmet

[swbarnett]

If I stick my dick into the air conditioner fan, ACC will cover me - why are you happy paying for this?
Definitely. If it helps maintain a "no-fault" system that promotes the freedoms that we all hold dear.

I take you'd also be against any sort of public funding for mental illness?


In reference to the OP, ACC is not meant to pay out if you are hurt during an illegal activity ......
Bullshit - "NO FAULT".

[swbarnett]

Ahh you put your brain on. You won't crash. You're invulnerable.
Where did you get that from? All that was said was that the brain is the most important thing.

A naked rider with their head screwed on is a damn sight safer than one covered in cotton wool with their brain in neutral.


Societys question; Am I my brother's keeper?

No. But he needs a clip around the ear
If you know the rider personally then I agree. But "society" does not have this right.

[Akzle]

For years and years the road toll kept going up. But it took a big leap back when compulsory seatbelts were legislated.
and i still dont wear seatbelts and havent died once! Not once!
Never mind that it coincided with a shift from drum brakes and leaf springs, greater numbers and less lenience/more authority of/from politzei (then mot),
the weaning of the nation off acid, a drastic re
duction in silly pants, haircuts and moustaches.
No, id say seatbelts had fuckall to do with anything.

Societys question; Am I my brother's keeper?


in a society, yes.
In what gets called '(civilised) society', no. We have a stack of lawyerjews to make sure its someone elses fault.