Biker down in welly

[Wasp]

just heard on the radio (live from a guy on a cell phone) that a "stupid stupid motorcyclist" has rear ended a car north bound at the end of the terrace tunnel in welly, he also said that the bike looks pretty fucked and there were no cops on scene yet.

hope it wasn't anyone we know and that whoever it was is ok :(

[Sniper]

Find out who that guy was who rang...........

[Wasp]

Radio station was 100.0 fm (zb i think) and it was around 4:15ish

[Drum]

Hope the rider is ok.

Webcam shows traffic still moving........

http://www.citylink.co.nz/services/webcam/terrace-north/

[riffer]

Not me.

I'm still stuck at work :(

[BEAMER89]

Hope the rider is ok, and not one of the KBer family.:spudwave:

[Colapop]

I haven't got a bike, so not me. Wait for word I guess? Hitcher hasn't got his bike back on the road yet (he's hoping before Easter - fniggers crossed Hitch)

[nudemetalz]

Well I went through the tunnel at 5.15pm tonight and there was no sign of an accident.

[Jase W]

I also heard something about it on Hauraki this afternoon... apparently traffic was backed up because of it. Was describe as a car vs. motorcycle accident. No other info was provided...

[Insanity_rules]

Didn't hear anything about it and it wasn't me either. Hope the other members of the family are as fortunate! Did they really say a stupid stupid biker?

[JWALKER]

hope he is nott to badly injured and like the others said, not one of our family

[Wasp]

yeap he actually said it just like that... sounded just like your average jealous cager when he sees a bike go past him when hes stuck still.

Im starting to wonder how bad it acutally was, im hopeing it was only minor and he just doesnt know what hes saying....

[Bend-it]

Even though I'm the newest and most likely, I made it to work, after much grief and afew stalls... :/

Gotta get that clutch thing happening, especially crawling uphill. (Coming up Bowen St onto The Terrace) grrr...

[Str8 Jacket]

Even though I'm the newest and most likely, I made it to work, after much grief and afew stalls... :/

Gotta get that clutch thing happening, especially crawling uphill. (Coming up Bowen St onto The Terrace) grrr...

Dont stress it dude, just keep riding and things will get easier. Promise you that you'll be looking back and laughing in a month or so. You are doing really well!

[Wasp]

Good to see you guys are ok :)

Next time I see you Bend-It we shall talk about your "stalls" as i beleive im having electrical troubles with the bandit :(

[LB]

Found out today that this was our neighbour who rides a Guzzi. He was in his own lane and a car going slower than him changed into his lane without looking, and he clipped the car in front of him as a consequence. He and the bike slid along the wall and he did some damage to his arm and leg. He spent four days in hospital, has 22 stitches in his leg and the bruising (10 days later) is still very obvious. The bike's a write-off.

[justsomeguy]

Found out today that this was our neighbour who rides a Guzzi. He was in his own lane and a car going slower than him changed into his lane without looking, and he clipped the car in front of him as a consequence. He and the bike slid along the wall and he did some damage to his arm and leg. He spent four days in hospital, has 22 stitches in his leg and the bruising (10 days later) is still very obvious. The bike's a write-off.

Horrible news. At least he will ride again, if that's any consolation.

I hope insurance covers any problems.

[Scouse]

I hope the Biker is Ok

[LB]

Sorry, I wasn't particularly clear in my earlier post.

Yes, Brian's okay and realises that while it's bad enough, it could have been much worse (he's lucky he didn't get run over). He's looking at rebuilding the bike, and will be back riding as soon as he can.

Thank you for the concern.

[Scouse]

Found out today that this was our neighbour who rides a Guzzi. He was in his own lane and a car going slower than him changed into his lane without looking, and he clipped the car in front of him as a consequence. He and the bike slid along the wall and he did some damage to his arm and leg. He spent four days in hospital, has 22 stitches in his leg and the bruising (10 days later) is still very obvious. The bike's a write-off.Cant quite see how this makes him stupid

[u4ea]

...guess youll be making the coffees..sending my thoughts

[Jase W]

Its good that he's ok (kind of) :niceone:

[Edbear]

Glad he's okay, sort of! Shows how careful we need to be out there. The car drivers just don't see us! Even if he was riding accordingly, this incident shows how easy it can happen regardless how we're riding. Another thread, mentions a similar type of incident which fortunately didn't result in a crash, but there was a cop on hand who promptly booked the car driver. It was a close call and could have ended similarly.

[Insanity_rules]

Send him my best too. Cant be easy having something like that happen! Bloody talk back radio. They think anyone who isn't 70 years old and driving a standard cage is stupid. I got news for them, its their age brackets driving I have the most problem with!

Had some fossil pull out on me not long ago and he had the nerve to shake a fist at ME! Old hat wearing, hairy eared, vintage car driving wanker!

[Lord Derosso]

I know that tunnel well and know how fast everyone goes northbound out of it. For non Wellington riders, the motorway starts from a dead stop in upper Willis Street to the Terrace tunnel just about 200metres away, and thats about 250 metres long and then you come out on the overbridge onto the motorway proper. This happens to me all the time on that motorway. You have to constantly watch the traffic each side or keep in the left lane. I have to admit we were discussing this accident in a early thread because I overheard a witness'es account and he wasn't too happy with the rider either. Still these things happen and the main thing is hes OK though no doubt sore. I am amazed how luckyhe was knowing how fast the traffic is coming out of that tunnel and into the sunlight which would distract drivers whom may not have seen him on the road. Give him best wishes from me !