Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hamilton crash

[Zipper2T]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/109195285/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-in-hamilton-crash

The 52 year old, riding a Harley Davidson, left the road and crashed through a fence.

[Berries]

I saw a car with a flat tyre today.

[AllanB]

Sad to hear.

Weird they specify the motorcycle brand. What relevance is that?

Is it bad taste to make a joke about the HD heading back to the fields to do some tractoring?

Probably.

[FJRider]

... The 52 year old, riding a Harley Davidson, left the road and crashed through a fence.

Obviously ... speed was not a factor then ... :blank:

[JimO]

Sad to hear.

Weird they specify the motorcycle brand. What relevance is that?

.Bike of choice of the born again biker

[FlangMasterJ]

Weird they specify the motorcycle brand. What relevance is that?

That is weird actually. I don't think I recall any article where they have named the brand of another motorcycle.

[RDJ]

That is weird actually. I don't think I recall any article where they have named the brand of another motorcycle.

Because no other m/c brand has anywhere near the same public name recognition?

[Zipper2T]

Because no other m/c brand has anywhere near the same public name irritation?

[AllanB]

Because no other m/c brand has anywhere near the same public name irritation?


Thinking about it - probably because HD is a very publicly known name.

You know how it goes - you meet someone new at a Christmas party and say you are into motorcycles - their next question 99% of the time is 'is it a Harley?'

My response is 'shit no I'm only 53 - it's at least ten years before I have to own a Harley...' followed by a awkward silence.

[FlangMasterJ]

their next question 99% of the time is 'is it a Harley?'

My response is 'shit no I'm only 53 - it's at least ten years before I have to own a Harley...' followed by a awkward silence.

Or "nah I'm straight".

[Fresh Oats]

90% of motorbikes around here in Hamilton are HD's so I mean the chances were good it was gonna be one.

[JimO]

90% of motorbikes around here in Hamilton are HD's so I mean the chances were good it was gonna be one.
didnt think there would be that many doctors, lawyers, accountants around there

[FJRider]

didnt think there would be that many doctors, lawyers, accountants around there

There are the 20 year old Harleys with 6,000 km's on them owned by the doctor's, lawyer's and accountant's ... the brand new one's with 500 km's that hasn't traveled further than the first cafe out of town. And the rest with 50,000 km's and on their third engine rebuild.

[RDJ]

148,000 km with one top-end refresh. 2002 FXDXT.

[AllanB]

148,000 km with one top-end refresh. 2002 FXDXT.

Yeah there are some impressive numbers on the web for well maintained HD's. The general word is if you baby the big engines they won't last as long and glaze bores. Give em some stick.

[RDJ]

Yeah. The Vrod likes being revved high with the turbo. The Dyna does good in its context. I'd have more miles on the Harleys were it not for the V8-engined bikes needing a long distance workout from time to time. I know all the Harley bashers are just envious. :msn-wink:

[Fresh Oats]

didnt think there would be that many doctors, lawyers, accountants around there

50% lawyers, doctors etc.. 50% gang members.
The motorbike parking at The Base (the biggest shopping area in Hamilton) was absolutely packed today. Besides my bike, all HD's (6 HD's and my Honda). Fucking weekend warriors.

[scumdog]

That is weird actually. I don't think I recall any article where they have named the brand of another motorcycle.


It's the only brand that lame arsed 'reporters' know.:crazy:

[george formby]

That is weird actually. I don't think I recall any article where they have named the brand of another motorcycle.

Yup, rarely do I recall info on the vehicle in a report like this.


90% of motorbikes around here in Hamilton are HD's so I mean the chances were good it was gonna be one.

I concur.

Harleys are the two wheeled Toyota, not knockin at all, their are just loads on the road.

I no longer take the piss, Harleys and cruisers are out, up our way, every weekend, all year round. I pass a guy every morning, just after 7am, heading to work on his cruiser. I doff my cap in his general direction.

Harleys and cruisers are represented badly in the stats, that's an indication of how many are on the road I feel. I don't judge a car brand by how many accidents they had last year.

[KezzaCFC]

Yup, rarely do I recall info on the vehicle in a report like this.



I concur.

Harleys are the two wheeled Toyota, not knockin at all, their are just loads on the road.

I no longer take the piss, Harleys and cruisers are out, up our way, every weekend, all year round. I pass a guy every morning, just after 7am, heading to work on his cruiser. I doff my cap in his general direction.

Harleys and cruisers are represented badly in the stats, that's an indication of how many are on the road I feel. I don't judge a car brand by how many accidents they had last year.




Yeah crazy how the demographs represented in the 2 recent crash threads on here are EXACTLY the same..represented badly? hmm :whistle:

[jellywrestler]

50% lawyers, doctors etc.. 50% gang members.
The motorbike parking at The Base (the biggest shopping area in Hamilton) was absolutely packed today. Besides my bike, all HD's (6 HD's and my Honda). Fucking weekend warriors.

what are the 3 gang members shopping for?

[bikaholic]

what are the 3 gang members shopping for?
1% badges for their mom to sew on.

[george formby]

Yeah crazy how the demographs represented in the 2 recent crash threads on here are EXACTLY the same..represented badly? hmm :whistle:


Damn. I expected to get a bite comparing HD to Toyota. Oh well.