Media Perception Of Motorcycling

[Rhino]

I have just watched the TV1 & TV3 News hoping to see anything about the Westpac Ride here in Auckland.:headbang:

Despite that fact that we had 1200+ bikes travelling from Karaka to The AUT campus on the North Shore, NOTHING WAS SHOWN ON TV.:argh:

Edit: Apparently a short item was on TV1

The Outlaws Poker Run accident was shown though (my sympathies to the riders/pillions involved.) You could almost feel the "motorcycles are dangerous" vibes in the item.:rolleyes:

While the public is more supportive of bikes/bikers these days, it seems that the media still can't get away from Marlon Brando in "The Wild One."

[froggyfrenchman]

i think the media were very held back in reporting the poker run. They never mentioned piss once

[sAsLEX]

Edit: Apparently a short item was on TV1


One had a fairly decent bit, airial shots of everyone on the bridge et al

missed the bit about the outlaws though

[Jackrat]

Marlon Brando's my hero,,,,,an James Dean of course.:2thumbsup

The press sucks, no matter what they cover anyway.
"BAD NEWS SELLS"
Ferk em'!!!

[Bonez]

i think the media were very held back in reporting the poker run. They never mentioned piss once
Agree whole heartedly

[Maha]

The Westpac Helicopter is ''there'' for everyone, thank f@*k motorcycles are there for '' it '' once a year. Dont see a 'cage drive' raising $$$$ for it or trucks for that matter.......the ride should at least get a 20 min slot on Close Up or Campbell Live or 20/20 etc.....just so the non two wheeled travellers of NZ can see just how much we bikers care/give to the rescue of all......so there. :niceone:

[Virago]

Just to clarify, TV1 had a great item on the Westpac ride. However, no mention at all of the Poker Run fatality, which was the lead item on TV3.

[onearmedbandit]

Well said maha man.

[Firefight]

[QUOTE=maha man Dont see a 'cage drive' raising $$$$ for it or trucks for that matter... :niceone:[/QUOTE]


Many transport/Truck Companies already support Westapc with large annual donations .Just done with out publicity.

F/F

[Maha]

Many transport/Truck Companies already support Westapc with large annual donations .Just done with out publicity.

F/F
I stand corrected on the truck thing........:whistle: but my point is that the perception on bikers is as we all know its our fault and we are temporary citizens and all that shit..........:brick: its not always the case.

[idb]

Before this turns into a persecution thread I must state that I don't feel particularly persecuted.........who cares...............there, I'm an outlaw biker!!!

"What are you rebelling against idb?"

[Virago]

"What are you rebelling against idb?"
Ah, the "Rebel Without a Clue"....

[idb]

Ah, the "Rebel Without a Clue"....
You know me so well after such a short meeting.............

[James Deuce]

And here I was thinking you were rebelling against White Wine.

[idb]

And here I was thinking you were rebelling against White Wine.
I'm not that fussy Jim.
It's all alcohol, just wrapped up in a different package.

[miSTa]

"What are you rebelling against idb?"

That would be old age wouldn't it young fella?


Doing dumb stuff on the road doesn't help media (and the general populations) perception. What I find strange though is the reporting of bike fatalities in that its really big news and yet with car fatalities, well, we've come to expect them and they aren't given the same coverage unless really bad. I won't say bias but more one of sensationalism.

[Bonez]

I'm not that fussy Jim.
It's all alcohol, just wrapped up in a different package.What?
it's not all in brown paper bags?

[myvice]

Got to have something on the news, cant just come on TV and say "Bugger all happening, go get a DVD or go for a walk or something" can they?
Bike crash today, car crash tomorrow, someone gets caught in a dress next week...

[Bonez]

someone gets caught in a dress next week...That's Gixxer riders for ya......................

[idb]

That would be old age wouldn't it young fella?

And it'll never get me............!

[idb]

Doing dumb stuff on the road doesn't help media (and the general populations) perception. What I find strange though is the reporting of bike fatalities in that its really big news and yet with car fatalities, well, we've come to expect them and they aren't given the same coverage unless really bad. I won't say bias but more one of sensationalism.
That's a good thing then isn't it?
It must mean that it's a relatively rare even.

[scumdog]

I'm not that fussy Jim.
It's all alcohol, just wrapped up in a different package.

So you're an unsophisticated Rebel Without a Clue??

[Grahameeboy]

I'm not that fussy Jim.
It's all alcohol, just wrapped up in a different package.

Media or not I guess the main thing is what was being done so should we really be complaining about Media coverage.......

[Swoop]

Media perception of motorcycling. (the topic I believe)

Someone posted a very perceptive view that we (bikers in general) have become "middle aged and reponsible"... and the boy ricers in their souped-up jappa 1200cc cages with the baked-bean-can for an exhaust, are now the "hoons" who attract all the negative media.

With the advent of the mini-bikes (even being given away at supermarkets with promotional offers...) the potential exists for the pendulum to swing back towards us as being the "baddies" once again.
With people getting a minibike tending to be in the younger age bracket for several reasons such as price, cost of running that size bike, image, and (obviously) FUN! we also get the level of maturity as well. Our collective image in the media comes from all areas of biking.

Perhaps a phonecall to John Campbell to suggest an article on the fundraising by bikers is a very sensible idea.

[Ixion]

Someone posted a very perceptive view that we (bikers in general) have become "middle aged and reponsible"... ...


BUGGER! Well, *I* ain't responsible at any rate.

[idb]

BUGGER! Well, *I* ain't responsible at any rate.
Don't worry Ixion, he said 'middle-aged & reponsible'.
You may well be 'reponsible' for all we know.

[Patrick]

TV ONE coverage was failry good... they said there was a 5km long stretch of motorbikes stretching from Queen St all the way across the Harbour Bridge at one point, and they showed an aerial shot of the two northbound clip on lanes covered in bikes. Twas quite a sight... wish I was there:bye:

[Swoop]

Ok, Mother Nature says we must grow old, nobody said we have to grow up...:grouphug:

[scumdog]

Who was the KBer talking about motorcycles to Danny Watson on the ZB talkback show at 12:45 today???
And gave a 'pump' for the KB site?

[idb]

Who was the KBer talking about motorcycles to Danny Watson on the ZB talkback show at 12:45 today???
And gave a 'pump' for the KB site?
F*ck.
The last thing we want is talkback listeners on this site!!!!

Oh, erm, sorry SD.
"Hi Danny, long time listener first time caller from Balclutha here...."

[scumdog]

F*ck.
The last thing we want is talkback listeners on this site!!!!

Oh, erm, sorry SD.
"Hi Danny, long time listener first time caller from Balclutha here...."

Easy big guy, C.B.s flash '84 laser doesn't pick up FM (or any other M for that matter) too good out in the sticks and I was driving back from dropping of Older Son in Dunners (Going to do a degree in Lego) when I cranked on the wireless and heard whoever talking to Danny.

"Who is that masked man?"

[Rashika]

F*ck.
The last thing we want is talkback listeners on this site!!!!

Oh, erm, sorry SD.
"Hi Danny, long time listener first time caller from Balclutha here...."
:niceone: HA HA HA HA
Shit no, we do have standards you know!

oh yeah its only SD, guess you're forgiven then old boy :nya:

[scumdog]

Wayyy too many wiseacres on this site!

And I for one reckon it was idb in his alter-ego (A rare mode of transport that is somewhat more reliable than a Ducati):Pokey: :laugh: :killingme :wait:

[idb]

Easy big guy, C.B.s flash '84 laser doesn't pick up FM (or any other M for that matter) too good out in the sticks and I was driving back from dropping of Older Son in Dunners (Going to do a degree in Lego) when I cranked on the wireless and heard whoever talking to Danny.

"Who is that masked man?"
Yeah, have you ever noticed that anyone with talkback on always feels compelled to have an excuse "....I was just changing channels...." etc

[idb]

Wayyy too many wiseacres on this site!

And I for one reckon it was idb in his alter-ego (A rare mode of transport that is somewhat more reliable than a Ducati):Pokey: :laugh: :killingme :wait:
Now that's just cruel!

[scumdog]

Yeah, have you ever noticed that anyone with talkback on always feels compelled to have an excuse "....I was just changing channels...." etc

Now come to think of it, I'm sure the caller said "I was just out in the gargre trying to fix my 888 when I .......

[idb]

Now come to think of it, I'm sure the caller said "I was just out in the gargre trying to fix my 888 when I .......
Curses! Rumbled!
I'm off in the alter-ego now!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Grumpy]

Oh and the numerous complaints about motorbike riders not wearing helmets:mad: :violin: :Police: .....i just wanted to get out of there as quick as possible after:scooter:

I was riding along behind a couple of those dicks and couldn't help thinking to myself, the best possible piece of positive PR for motorcycling and a few fuckwits think it's cool to ride with their helmet hanging off their arm... :tugger:

[Rashika]

Wayyy too many wiseacres on this site!

hmmmm.... 'wiseacres' eerrrr ummm SD?
I may be wise and maybe even a wisearse, but a 'wiseacre' I am NOT! Are you trying to say my arse is THAT big???? :bleh: :blip:

[miSTa]

Wiseacre - there's a word a don't hear every day usage, must be something the old timers used to say... :spudwhat: :whistle:

Now where were we before idb (yet again) hijacked the thread? :spudwave: Ahh yes the media.

The media, no, never mind I've forgotten now. :beer:

[Rashika]

Now where were we before idb (yet again) hijacked the thread? :spudwave: Ahh yes the media.

The media, no, never mind I've forgotten now. :beer:
old age (errr...senility) will do that too ya I guess :laugh:

[buellbabe]

My Mum lives at the retirement village across the road from the AUT campus. She loves gawking at all the bikes (I've brung 'er up proper like!). Anyway she told me that apparently TV 1 reported that there were 2000 bikes and... $11 000 raised! YEAH BABY YEAH! Motorcyclists ROCK!:2thumbsup :first:

[buellbabe]

OOPs and nearly forgot to add... apparently at one point the procession of Bikes stretched from Queen Street all the way across the Harbour Bridge! Whar a sight that must have been!

[miSTa]

old age (errr...senility) will do that too ya I guess :laugh:

:Oi: You're getting as bad as Dangerous :wavey:

From Queen st to the bridge would've been pretty impressive to see and even better to be involved in. Missed the news coverage though.

[Rashika]

:Oi: You're getting as bad as Dangerous :wavey:
Worse...much worse :Punk:


From Queen st to the bridge would've been pretty impressive to see and even better to be involved in. Missed the news coverage though.
Would be an impressive thing to be part of eh? :woohoo:

[buellbabe]

I've done it a few times and I usually get a big lump in my throat as I am riding along. Gulp. Makes me feel damn proud to be biker! YEAH!:ride:

[MSTRS]

I've done it a few times and I usually get a big lump in my throat as I am riding along. Gulp. Makes me feel damn proud to be biker! YEAH!:ride:
That'll be the flying bugs or small birds....use a visor.:rofl:
Twas impressive to be sure, and good on all those who participated.

[buellbabe]

That'll be the flying bugs or small birds....use a visor.:rofl:
Twas impressive to be sure, and good on all those who participated.
Oh ha bloody ha:nya: :)

[MSTRS]

Just here to serve

[scumdog]

Two more m/c crashes down this way, one a head-on between H-D and rental car on a bend on the Catlins Coastal Route - no deaths, female pillion injured.

The other on the road to Haast touring couple on rental bike came around bend to find tourists in car either stopped or backing up - no deaths, female pillion serious injuries.

Thats the media perception of motorcycling from Riviera of the South for today.

[Rashika]

Two more m/c crashes down this way, one a head-on between H-D and rental car on a bend on the Catlins Coastal Route - no deaths, female pillion injured.

The other on the road to Haast touring couple on rental bike came around bend to find tourists in car either stopped or backing up - no deaths, female pillion serious injuries.

Thats the media perception of motorcycling from Riviera of the South for today.
Glad to hear that, no deaths at least, altho injuries still bad :( , better than the usual Tv reporting then.
But being curious here, why is it that the pillions always seem to come off worse? Nothing to hang on to? The accident up north was the pillion as well...

[scumdog]

Nothing to hang on to? The accident up north was the pillion as well...

That and the fact they don't see it coming.

[Rashika]

That and the fact they don't see it coming.
ahh guess that makes sense.
Altho any time I've ever been a pillion, my eyes are glued just above the riders shoulders...I dont trust no-one! :eek:

[scumdog]

ahh guess that makes sense.
Altho any time I've ever been a pillion, my eyes are glued just above the riders shoulders...I dont trust no-one! :eek:

I suppose that would at least give you time to scream???:spudwhat:

[Rashika]

I suppose that would at least give you time to scream???:spudwhat:
Time to do about the same as the rider....fkn hang on, or let go, depending what is appropriate i guess :(

[scumdog]

Time to do about the same as the rider....fkn hang on, or let go, depending what is appropriate i guess :(

Yeah, I guess if you don't see what's coming you have NO chance - cruising along and BAM! goodnight nurse.:eek5:

[Rashika]

Yeah, I guess if you don't see what's coming you have NO chance - cruising along and BAM! goodnight nurse.:eek5:
yeah that would be my feelings on the subject...at least if you are watching you MAY stand some sort of chance.
Cant understand how pillions can FALL ASLEEP??? when on the back...my sister used to do it all the time on her BF's bike :whistle: