Police bike in crash (4 September)

[JimO]

just on news

[NighthawkNZ]

you bet me to it... however.. bugger :(

[Deviant Esq]

Saw that on the news as well. Poor guy, fingers crossed he pulls through :Police:

[Taz]

...........................

[dino3310]

they reckon he's critical

[Romeo]

Where was this again and what was the weather like? From what I gather he probably lost it doing a fair bit of speed, as he was on his way to a serious car crash.

Here's hoping he pulls through...

[Lou Girardin]

Fingers crossed it's not a KB'er.

[Brett]

Hope he is alright, need them biker cops!

[jimbo600]

they reckon he's critical

Shit really? Hope thats not the case. Tough time for the rest of his team and his family in any case.

[quickbuck]

Yep,
Sad news that.
Hope he pulls through.

[Hitcher]

they reckon he's critical

Sounds a bit like me at the moment...

[Street Gerbil]

Cop or not/KB'er or not, he is first and foremost a bikie.
I pray for his recovery.

[tri boy]

Where was this again and what was the weather like? From what I gather he probably lost it doing a fair bit of speed, as he was on his way to a serious car crash.

Here's hoping he pulls through...

I think he was heading out to Port Waikato to attend a vechile accident.
Fingers crossed.
Raining I suspect.

[cowboy]

Cop or not/KB'er or not, he is first and foremost a bikie.
I pray for his recovery.

Dito...........

[Grub]

Haven't seen/heard about it until yhis thread

[bladez]

:Oi: Arseholes may also ride bikes, but this doesn't mean we should be any less compassionate when they are involved in a serious accident.
well said :niceone:
hope he is alright and not to bad:(

[riffer]

Jesus guys someone's fighting for their life here.

Some bloody sense would be nice. :bash:

[FROSTY]

My thoughts go out to him if he's a KBer or not
That said I REALLY hope its not a kber

[Kwaka14]

I don't get this. Why is it that some motorcyclists think riding a motorcycle places an individual higher than anyone else. Newsflash - arseholes ride bikes too. (And I'm not refering to the cop in question, merely responding to the quote).

I almost agree but think that first and foremost he's a person

[TLMAN]

I missed the news tonight.
Anyone had any look finding any info online?
I read a breif passage on Herald online and Xtra but it stated that it was a police car not a motorcycle involved.

[Usarka]

Couldnt find anything myself just something about thoresen (sp?) at bonnieville....

hope hes ok i like motorcycle cops for some reason. always feeling like theyre looking out for us......

[TLMAN]

I spoke too soon, I just got a comms centre alert:




NZ Police CommCens Alert 19:55 4-09-2007 Counties Manukau

Location of incident: State Highway 22, Pukekawa

Incident Type: Police member involved in motorcycle accident

On 4th September during the evening a police member was involved in a motorcycle accident on State Highway 22 Pukekawa. No other vehicles are believed to be involved. The police member has been hospitalised. All enquiries should be directed to the Counties Manukau Communications Advisor, Angeline Barlow.
Issued By: Sergeant Tobias Harrison
You have received this email because you signed up for CommCens Alerts on the NZ Police website.

[dangerous]

I don't get this. Why is it that some motorcyclists think riding a motorcycle places an individual higher than anyone else. Newsflash - arseholes ride bikes too. (And I'm not refering to the cop in question, merely responding to the quote).

Katana's too it seems... go and have a wee think about it man, come back when you relise this is a bike forum.


I missed the news tonight.
Anyone had any look finding any info online?
I read a breif passage on Herald online and Xtra but it stated that it was a police car not a motorcycle involved.

same... so Im relying on this thread for info.

[fireliv]

In a place as small as NZ, someone is bound to know/be related to anyone involved in a crash, so for the sake of them and his immediate family I hope he recovers quickly

[Reckless]

Like I said, I was refering to the quote "above all else he's a bikie". What part of my response don't you understand?

Oh I for one agree with the quote, after all, "above all else" us bikers are a special family. And when one gets binned we care. Well especially us that ride really special old Kwaka's not to sure about those Suzuki riders anymore.

Hope to hell he's ok.

[Boob Johnson]

Newsflash - arseholes ride bikes tooAnd your one of them :whistle:


Its called comradory clown :rolleyes:

[Katman]

And your one of them :whistle:


Its called comradory clown :rolleyes:

Sorry, but it's called camaraderie - you're welcome.:msn-wink:

[Taz]

Its called comradory clown

That is classic!

Wishing the officer well.

Here's a NZ police Comradory

[dangerous]

It would be nice if everybody would keep on topic......

Sorry big fella, twice the blow for you whether you know him or not, that part I doubt Katman will understand.


That is classic!

funely nuf... I understood that, awesome dangerease

I expect someone will update the thread when new news comes to hand, remember it takes the pigeon a bit longer to get down here.

[riffer]

My thoughts are out for the poor cop and his family.
Hoping for a speedy recovery.

Yeah me too. My father-in-law was a bike cop. He's definitely not an arsehole.

and thanks for the red rep Katman.

[surfchick]

i hope he comes right. i do one of the longest motorway commutes in ak. te atatu - otara. bike cops are part of the daily scenery... i'm always totally intrigued by how they maneuvre those giant bikes :scooter: i hope he didn't go down too bad - it's alot of bike to be having falling on you :(

[Zukin]

My thoughts go out to this rider :(

I bet even your police friends wish that for once in your life you have a "Speedy" recovery
.............

[Scorpygirl]

My thoughts go to this rider too!!!! Thoughts and prayers.

[jafar]

Any news on the bike cop ??

[MyGSXF]

Thoughts go to the biker & his family.. hope he pulls through!! :(



As for the shit stiring moron on this thread.. why don't people just IGNORE HIM??!!!! Are his posts really worth replying to....?? :whocares:

[riffer]

Police Sergeant on TV3 just said they won't say nought until SCU have done their bit...

[Lias]

Anyway, back on topic...anybody know anything of the circumstances??

Just had a thing on the news, the media rep said he was a constable, and they showed some footage of him being put in the ambulance, he appeared to be white, with a smallish rectangular tattoo on his upper left arm (mebbe 2inch by 1 inch).

Dunno if that helps anyone figure out if hes one of our resident plods?

[ceebie13]

You know what, I sincerely hope that this cop is OK.
Having said that, it seems to me that with threads like this there is a danger that we reach a point where outpourings of sympathy somehow turn into ghoulishness.

[Da Bird]

I have just got back from the fatal car crash at the Tuakau Bridge that the bike cop was on his way to when he came off. I know him quite well and have ridden with him when I was on the work bike. He is a great guy who would do anything for anyone...
While I was on the way to the car fatal, the news seemed pretty bleak... he was status 1 (not going anywhere fast). However, he has since been downgraded to status 2 (serious but should be ok) so hoping for the best.

Not sure what his injuries are though - I had to get another SCU member to go to his crash.

Looks like he hit a bit of gravel coming around a corner and all over before he could do anything about it.

And by the way ... the weather is S^%# down there!!

BC.

[devnull]

I have just got back from the fatal car crash at the Tuakau Bridge that the bike cop was on his way to when he came off. I know him quite well and have ridden with him when I was on the work bike. He is a great guy who would do anything for anyone...
While I was on the way to the car fatal, the news seemed pretty bleak... he was status 1 (not going anywhere fast). However, he has since been downgraded to status 2 (serious but should be ok) so hoping for the best.

Not sure what his injuries are though - I had to get another SCU member to go to his crash.

Looks like he hit a bit of gravel coming around a corner and all over before he could do anything about it.

And by the way ... the weather is S^%# down there!!

BC.

Thanks for the update - my sympathies to the family. Hope all goes well...

And Katman, unfortunately I couldn't red rep you for being a complete and utter wanker in this thread - God knows I tried.

[jafar]

I have just got back from the fatal car crash at the Tuakau Bridge that the bike cop was on his way to when he came off. I know him quite well and have ridden with him when I was on the work bike. He is a great guy who would do anything for anyone...
While I was on the way to the car fatal, the news seemed pretty bleak... he was status 1 (not going anywhere fast). However, he has since been downgraded to status 2 (serious but should be ok) so hoping for the best.

Not sure what his injuries are though - I had to get another SCU member to go to his crash.

Looks like he hit a bit of gravel coming around a corner and all over before he could do anything about it.

And by the way ... the weather is S^%# down there!!


BC.:pinch:
Thanks for the info mate , keep us up to date please

[lanci]

What do you mean Katman??? I'm the mother fucking greatest!!! :first:

Anyway, least the dude appears that he will be ok.

[Katman]

And Katman, unfortunately I couldn't red rep you for being a complete and utter wanker in this thread - God knows I tried.

Fuck, that must have been when I felt my bowels turn to water. Thank god you couldn't follow through - I might have drowned in my own shit.:msn-wink:

[candor]

Katman - cross between ghoul and troll. Nuff said. To red rep gives it more cred than it deserves.

Hope the cop pulls thru. Sounds like another road problem is it?

And there they go spending 15 mill on domestic violence ads to try save a handful of lives yearly while the toll skyrockets. God its like living in South America. The only permanent solution I can see may be a final bustrip on some crap road for all the pollies responsible.

[Patrick]

I have just got back from the fatal car crash at the Tuakau Bridge that the bike cop was on his way to.

Good news, glad to hear of the improve BC. Send our regards...

As for Katman... for someone who doesn't like these posts, you've posted 22 times so far in this one... Huh????

[xwhatsit]

Yup, it's the rider astride - not the size of his ride that counts....

Oh, thank goodness for that. For a minute there I felt strangely worthless compared to such large-penised men as Zeroindex, or perhaps Boss Hoss riders...

These threads do border on ghoulishness, but that's a topic for another thread and another time.

I hope the motorcyclist is back on that great white lump of Teutonic plastic as soon as possible. Never mind the fêted biker connection that some of us aren't sure exists, nobody really wants to see somebody killed or maimed through no fault of their own (gravel on a corner, not much fun). That's just humanity.

Waste of talent, too. Those police motorcyclists have got some seriously canny moves, they seem to throw those great behemoths around like my little 250.

Status 2 -- isn't that what our own Ginger Manx Maniac is recovering from?

[dangerous]

Looks like he hit a bit of gravel coming around a corner and all over before he could do anything about it.
Traveled 22 earler in the year and it does have some rather dodgy areas, when the average Jo complains to the council about bad road conditions nothing ever seems to happen about it... reckon this suituation would be any different? (not saying it was "just" bad rd conditions that caused the acco weather, rider etc).. cheers BC

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I have just got back from the fatal car crash at the Tuakau Bridge that the bike cop was on his way to when he came off. I know him quite well and have ridden with him when I was on the work bike. He is a great guy who would do anything for anyone...
While I was on the way to the car fatal, the news seemed pretty bleak... he was status 1 (not going anywhere fast). However, he has since been downgraded to status 2 (serious but should be ok) so hoping for the best.

Not sure what his injuries are though - I had to get another SCU member to go to his crash.

Looks like he hit a bit of gravel coming around a corner and all over before he could do anything about it.

And by the way ... the weather is S^%# down there!!


BC.


Thanks for that our thoughts are with him and his family and of course colegues.

[Lou Girardin]

I have just got back from the fatal car crash at the Tuakau Bridge that the bike cop was on his way to when he came off. I know him quite well and have ridden with him when I was on the work bike. He is a great guy who would do anything for anyone...
While I was on the way to the car fatal, the news seemed pretty bleak... he was status 1 (not going anywhere fast). However, he has since been downgraded to status 2 (serious but should be ok) so hoping for the best.

Not sure what his injuries are though - I had to get another SCU member to go to his crash.

Looks like he hit a bit of gravel coming around a corner and all over before he could do anything about it.

And by the way ... the weather is S^%# down there!!

BC.

Good to hear it's not you. The thought did occur to me.

[Da Bird]

The Mods are awake... good job...

Nodman is not involved.

BC.

[marty]

maybe we should send him a collective kiwibiker get well soon card :)

[Sanx]

Just a quick word of warning re: SH22 and surrounding feeder roads. There is a hell of a lot of gravel kicked up in places after the WRC cars went thru there on the weekend. They all cut the corners at speed as they travel between special stages. It was slippery even in our Subaru cars on some of the corners where there was a lot of gravel.

Thanks for the warning Speedie.

Whilst I hope the cop concerned gets back on his feet soon (a wish I would pass on to anyone that has an accident, biker or not, cop or not - it's called simple compassion, Katman. Try looking to word up.) perhaps this incident might serve a purpose and persuade the useless fuckers in ivory council towers to do something about the appalling state of the roads.

[Reckless]

Thanks for the warning Speedie.

perhaps this incident might serve a purpose and persuade the useless fuckers in ivory council towers to do something about the appalling state of the roads.

Oh shit how do I agree with that!
Its my pet hate since one of my mates went down on his Ducati doing nothing abnormal. Lost it, on one of those extra horrible tar patches, that come and go on you for miles, where the chip is all punched down under the surface. Its like bloody riding on ice in the wet! And its everywhere, all over the country.
I just wonder how many accidents would be prevented, bikes and cages (especially 4x4's) if the road conditions aren't changing from good chip to ice (no chip) every few k. The Napier-Taupo Hwy is a typical example. You have 3 choices there in the wet. The left hand glossy strip, the right hand one or the oil covered chip down the middle.
They say on the TV ads how 15k over, can kill, what about changing the mechanical grip of your vehicle from good to nothing every 10 mins!!

I know I'm gonna get a chorus of "drive to the conditions" but the roads are a crime for which no one is held accountable.

Come on now settle down boy!! " Takes a deep breath and goes back to work"
My pet hate! Rant over!

[Kiwifire72]

Was in Manukau Police station this morning Talked to S/SGT
Rider with broken shoulder
but ok and was recovering well

[Reckless]

Thats very good news!
hehe He won't even have to pay for the bike like the rest of us.:Police:

[Lias]

maybe we should send him a collective kiwibiker get well soon card :)

Good stinking. Maybe BC can organise?

Glad to hear he's not as seriously hurt as initial reports made out, hopefully he'll be back up and out on the road harassing cages again in no time *grin*

[Hitcher]

Rider with broken shoulder
but ok and was recovering well

Most good to hear.

[Da Bird]

Was in Manukau Police station this morning Talked to S/SGT
Rider with broken shoulder
but ok and was recovering well

Not quite so good unfortunately.

He is in ICU with bruising to his brain, liver and kidneys, a broken shoulder, broken ribs and a few other broken bones (can't remember which).
He is sedated and stable but by no means out of the woods just yet.

Very fortunate there were no lamp posts or fences to hit where he came off.

A few pics ...

BC.

[LilSel]

Best wishes to the injured officer, I hope things look brighter soon.:hug:

[jimbo600]

Oh fark that looks like a nasty off.

Hope he makes a full speedy recovery

[skidMark]

saw this on the news last night

hope he fully recovers, anybody know what station he is based from, hope it's not kwaka kid's dad, hes an auckland one though

either way i hope he recovers.

[mbazza]

Hope he is ok once he's allowed to wake up. Sad to see a bike professional injured at work. Thanks for the pics. :Police: Cheers.

[dangerous]

A few pics ...

well them crash bars did SFA aye... so what went wrong, low slide into a fence/culvet? that back wheel took a hiding I can see why the poor bastard is in such a sore state.

[Mom]

Biker cops looking after us ?
How bout the fuckwit who fined me 1000 dollars on a sunday night metres from my house even though I was explaining all the work I'd had done that day so I could get everything legit the next day - which I did might I add
as for this guy - it looks like a nasty crash - I sorta feel for the guy, barely

Please take your attitude somewhere else, i barely can refrain from losing all respect for you.


Not quite so good unfortunately.

He is in ICU with bruising to his brain, liver and kidneys, a broken shoulder, broken ribs and a few other broken bones (can't remember which).
He is sedated and stable but by no means out of the woods just yet.

Very fortunate there were no lamp posts or fences to hit where he came off.

A few pics ...

BC.

Those are nasty injuries, my best wishes to this man for a full, quick and uncomplicated recovery. My thoughts and best wishes are with him and his family and friends.

Thanks for the update BC!

[Colapop]

I wish the person a good and speedy recovery.

On another note, although a lot of grief is directed at officers here (and elsewhere) it's really good to see that when something like this happens, people are genuinely concerned for the rider.

[Grub]

A few pics ...

Jeez, the drive shaft pulled straight out! What did that I wonder?

[Max Preload]

Jeez, the drive shaft pulled straight out! What did that I wonder?

I'm thinking the crash... but I'm prepared to stand corrected... :bleh:

[tri boy]

KBs a funny place:lol:.
One general bike thread has people requesting free police knowledge, and on this one some people are slagging the buggars.:rofl:
Gotta love this place.
All the best for coppa down.:cool:

[Lou Girardin]

I see that two of my posts have vanished. Anyone care to tell me why.

[ManDownUnder]

I work about 1km from Auckland Central Hospital and if the guy needs anything picked up etc PM me.

[dangerous]

I see that two of my posts have vanished. Anyone care to tell me why.

yeah go figger, it made for good intertainment between updates... and made the thread not just a sad depressing discusion, its ok Lou mine, SD's etc they all went west.

[MD]

All the best to the Rider for quick and full recovery.
I may view Cops as a hazard to my licence at times, but I would never wish them harm.

[Maha]

I work about 1km from Auckland Central Hospital and if the guy needs anything picked up etc PM me.


Two Cinnamon Doughnuts and a Soy Latte please....:whistle:

[xwhatsit]

maybe we should send him a collective kiwibiker get well soon card :)

Hey that's a great idea :)

Damn, that single-sided swingarm took a hammering. Obviously subjected to forces the engineers didn't take into their specification:blink:

[dangerous]

Two Cinnamon Doughnuts and a Soy Latte please....:whistle:

:apint: i like it man, lets hope this humour is alowd to stay

[Her_C4]

All the best to the Rider for quick and full recovery.
I may view them as a hazard to my licence at times but I would never wish them harm.


+1 - well said MD...:niceone:

[ceebie13]

A few pics ...

Fark! Is it a write-off?

[Mr Merde]

Only 25? Well, I started riding in 1979.... You do the math.

Some of us grow up as well :tugger:

Started my riding in1972.

Makes me a real oldie.

Stupid thing is i have never bothered with a car. Its been two wheels ever since.

Yes some of us do grow up.

[Da Bird]

Fark! Is it a write-off?

Yip, they wont be rebuilding that one. (It was fixed up once before when a drunk driver ran into it while it was parked at a crash scene).

BC.

[scumdog]

Fark! Is it a write-off?
No, it's a BMW.
What's a 'write-off'? yet another cheap Korean bike?

[ceebie13]

What's a 'write-off'? yet another cheap Korean bike?

Nah...that would be a "lite-off" you sirry irriot!

[TRAINING WHEELS]

All thoughts and wishes out to the family and friends, I hope his recovery is full and speedy ....
Need to keep as many bikers on the road safe and with great people out there like the police then maybe we can all have bit of confidance that somewhere somehow thay are prevent others from being hurt....

[Patrick]

Was in Manukau Police station this morning Talked to S/SGT
Rider with broken shoulder
but ok and was recovering well


Not quite so good unfortunately.

He is in ICU with bruising to his brain, liver and kidneys, a broken shoulder, broken ribs and a few other broken bones (can't remember which).
He is sedated and stable but by no means out of the woods just yet.

Very fortunate there were no lamp posts or fences to hit where he came off.

A few pics ...

BC.

He also has fractures to the spine (not thought to be major at this stage). Responding to hospital staff and his family, (wife and three kiddies..) are being supported by family, friends and staff.

All the best to you brother....

BC... point him to this one day when he is up to it (and all the Katman crap has been made to "vanish..."). Its good to see support out there in a time of need.

[skidMark]

No, it's a BMW.
What's a 'write-off'? yet another cheap Korean bike?


Nah...that would be a "lite-off" you sirry irriot!



no no no that would be a "knock-off" lol

sorry i'm vearing :Offtopic:

as you were :)

[yungatart]

oooh, nasty!
Heal well, Mr Rozza!

[Griff]

He also has fractures to the spine (not thought to be major at this stage). Responding to hospital staff and his family, (wife and three kiddies..) are being supported by family, friends and staff.

All the best to you brother....

BC... point him to this one day when he is up to it (and all the Katman crap has been made to "vanish..."). Its good to see support out there in a time of need.

Absolutely!
I wish him a speedy and full recovery.

[Robbo]

Our thoughts also go out to the rider and his family and hope he makes a full and quick recovery

[ManDownUnder]

I however work in and around Auckland Hospital, and could do with a cinnamin doughnut.

Any time man. PM me and I'm yours... that's not as bad as it sounds...

For the cops that know him - I'm tempted to get him a Dunkin' Donuts voucher and a get well card. Would that go down ok, or be taken as "having a go?"

[Sniper]

Thoughts from the South Island. Hoping the guy has a speedy recovery.

S

[fergie]

any updates on our fallen comrade?

[Grub]

He is probably at Middlemore after that crash I however work in and around Auckland Hospital, .

Well if you get out there, I have this feeling that a KB card would be a Very Good Thing. Most of us feel pretty gutted when someone has a bad bin because there but for the grace of god .....

No matter what we do for a crust, we're all motorcyclists and I'd rather like this guy to know we care.

[delusionz]

Is someone going to go and convince him to keep biking after he recovers like Donor did for me? (cheers bro)

Hope he's not in too much pain, sounds alot worse than mine

All the best,

Mike.

[imdying]

in ICU with bruising to his brain, liver and kidneys, a broken shoulder, broken ribs and a few other broken bones (can't remember which).That, is some seriously nasty shit. How'd he manage that then?

[Da Bird]

any updates on our fallen comrade?

As of this morning, basically still the same. Still sedated to a large degree but responsive to medical staff ... I presume that means small things such as squeezing a finger or blinking eyes.

BC.

[Da Bird]

I have been giving some thought about the suggestion for a card (which is appreciated).

I was thinking if I go and get one, I could go to a well known spot like the BP at Drury (and / or somewhere else) on Saturday or Sunday and you can come and sign the card.

Thoughts please...

For those that can't sign the card, I'm happy to just print off the relevant posts in this thread and attach to the card.

BC.

[Guided_monkey]

Not good news..... hopefully he fully recovers. Never good when a fellow biker has an off.

Best wishes.

[Kendog]

All the best for the recovery.

I like the card idea, virtual signature from the Kendog's :grouphug:

[Mr Merde]

Tell me when and I will be there

[Ozzie]

BC - Sterling idea, post where and when, am just down the road, will drop down and sign it

Wankers - This is a post about a fallen rider, irrespective of job, a rider, a person with a common interest, have some freaking respect! What would it be like for your family, if something really bad was to happen to you, and as per normal the KB community got in, paid their respects, helped the family etc, as all too often they do. Yet the, "He/she was a great person - very sorry" thread was tainted with crap from some other peanut brained moron just because you do A or B job? Grow the fuk up!

The rider in question - Cop or no cop, rider or no rider, speed or no speed, get well soon pal, all the best for a speedy recovery!

All - Cops are only a problem when you fuk up or are doing something wrong. Don't want a problem, don't break the law. Want to break the law (and I do too), get busted, do the crime, pay the fine (or do time). It isn't the cop at fault, it is you

That's my rant, and I suppose simply by adding to it, I'm endorsing it, but be sure, this is not about me, it is about him, and the all too frequent lack of responsibility and respect

OZ

:blank:

[mbazza]

I have been giving some thought about the suggestion for a card (which is appreciated).

I was thinking if I go and get one, I could go to a well known spot like the BP at Drury (and / or somewhere else) on Saturday or Sunday and you can come and sign the card.

Thoughts please...

For those that can't sign the card, I'm happy to just print off the relevant posts in this thread and attach to the card.

BC.

Printing the comments from this thread sounds like a good idea. Go for it! Might be that some oft he disrespect early on in this thread might make the poor bloke want to go back into sedation land! Best of luck to a fellow biker, recover well. Cheers

[babyB]

thoughts and well wishes to a fellow biker & his family

[xgnr]

Yeah good idea to print the threads. Means that those not able to get to sign will be able to pass on best wishes (maybe do both !!)

Just blank out Katman's drivel... or better yet leave them there so he wont feel bad about busting bikers in the future... (as some of us are fukwits)

These guys (police) risk themselves everyday to protect us and most of them are good people.

Get well soon Coppa!!

[Sanx]

Just blank out Katman's drivel... or better yet leave them there so he wont feel bad about busting bikers in the future... (as some of us are fukwits)

Or even better, leave his drivel in, and put his full name, address and rego next to it.

[skidMark]

Or even better, leave his drivel in, and put his full name, address and rego next to it.


I agree LOL

[Dodger]

All the best for the recovery, and a return to riding. :doctor:

[quickbuck]

BC - Sterling idea, post where and when, am just down the road, will drop down and sign it.

Wankers - This is a post about a fallen rider, irrespective of job, a rider, a person with a common interest, have some freaking respect! What would it be like for your family, if something really bad was to happen to you, and as per normal the KB community got in, paid their respects, helped the family etc, as all too often they do. Yet the, "He/she was a great person - very sorry" thread was tainted with crap from some other peanut brained moron just because you do A or B job? Grow the fuk up!

<O:pThe rider in question - Cop or no cop, rider or no rider, speed or no speed, get well soon pal, all the best for a speedy recovery!<O:p

All - Cops are only a problem when you fuk up or are doing something wrong. Don't want a problem, don't brake the law. Want to brake the law (and I do too), get busted, do the crime, pay the fine (or do time). It isn't the cop at fault, it is you

That's my rant, and I suppose simply by adding to it, I'm endorsing it, but be sure, this is not about me, it is about him, and the all too frequent lack of responsibility and respect.
<O:p
OZ

:blank:

Well said.

However a policeman is more likely to have dealings with you if you Break the law....
Never been so bold to brake the law myself.

Hope our fallen rider is on the mend.

[Ozzie]

Well said.

However a policeman is more likely to have dealings with you if you Break the law....
Never been so bold to brake the law myself.

Hope our fallen rider is on the mend.

guess that's what happens when emotion gets in the way!

[quickbuck]

guess that's what happens when emotion gets in the way!

Yeah, sweet as....
Just noticed, Do you really have an Aermacchi MB326?
Are you looking for a Technicion?

Back to the topic....
Any updates on the condition of our mate in the force BC? Or Anyone?

[Da Bird]

Back to the topic....
Any updates on the condition of our mate in the force BC? Or Anyone?

Haven't heard anything today but assuming about the same as yesterday - serious but stable.

BC.

[speedy117]

Hi, The cop in question is Nick who emigrated to NZ 4 years ago, I am one of many friends in England who are very worried about his condition, I spoke to his wife last night who says that he remains sedated & very poorly. Nick is foremost a biker who has been riding for many years before joining the british police force, he emigrated to NZ to become a bike cop leaving behind his beloved 1999 R1. Nick is a bear of a bloke who will do anything for anyone. we in Bournemouth England would like to thank everyone who has posted kind regards & we now wait in hope of better news especially for his wife, daughter & 2 sons aged 4 & less than 1. best regards to you all.

[JimO]

hope he gets through

[Da Bird]

Guys and gals...

I am aiming to be at the BP Drury (by the motorway) between 11am - 11.30am on Sunday with a card for Nick for anyone who wishes to sign it.

I will confirm tomorrow night.

BC.

[Grub]

I am one of many friends in England who are very worried about his condition. Nick emigrated to NZ to become a bike cop leaving behind his beloved 1999 R1.

Hi speedy117, welcome to KB, sorry it had to be in such worrying circumstances.

Ummm ... I notice that YOU ride an R1 ... somebody just left it lying around did they? :chase:

[Grub]

I am aiming to be at the BP Drury (by the motorway) between 11am - 11.30am on Sunday with a card for Nick for anyone who wishes to sign it.

Obviously can't make it BC but happy if you either print out the comments from the thread (Thread Tools->Print Version) or just write the names of us who've wished Nick all the best.

[McJim]

Guys and gals...

I am aiming to be at the BP Drury (by the motorway) between 11am - 11.30am on Sunday with a card for Nick for anyone who wishes to sign it.

I will confirm tomorrow night.

BC.

Just want to be clear if that's the same as the Papakura Autobahn BP.

[Grub]

Just had a thought. If before you print anything out, you put Katman on Ignore, then the printout will only show his name but no comments.

I think good wishes are what he'd appreciate, the trolling could be very distressing, if not for him, certainly for his family.

[chanceyy]

welcome to Kb Speedy117 .. again echo Grub we do wish it was under better circumstances, definately sending good thoughts Nicks way ..

[HermaphroBiker]

Good luck to Nick, hope he pulls through.

Best wishes to his family too.



GET WELL:soon:

[Da Bird]

Just had a thought. If before you print anything out, you put Katman on Ignore, then the printout will only show his name but no comments.

I think good wishes are what he'd appreciate, the trolling could be very distressing, if not for him, certainly for his family.

Thanks - I will do that.

McJim - Yes, same place as the Autobahn - just off the motorway.

[Usarka]

Hi, The cop in question is Nick who emigrated to NZ 4 years ago, I am one of many friends in England who are very worried about his condition, I spoke to his wife last night who says that he remains sedated & very poorly. Nick is foremost a biker who has been riding for many years before joining the british police force, he emigrated to NZ to become a bike cop leaving behind his beloved 1999 R1. Nick is a bear of a bloke who will do anything for anyone. we in Bournemouth England would like to thank everyone who has posted kind regards & we now wait in hope of better news especially for his wife, daughter & 2 sons aged 4 & less than 1. best regards to you all.

Hi mate. As much as we sometimes get p#$&#* off with NZ ourselves, we do actually live in a pretty cool country which includes medical staff who do give a damn about patients (despite being underfunded but that's a matter between me and Helen). All our thoughts are directed his way, and I'm sure the team in the hospital are doing everything they can.

thoughts are with friends and family and I hope he'll be back busting us soon....

[Toaster]

I have been giving some thought about the suggestion for a card (which is appreciated).

I was thinking if I go and get one, I could go to a well known spot like the BP at Drury (and / or somewhere else) on Saturday or Sunday and you can come and sign the card.

Thoughts please...

For those that can't sign the card, I'm happy to just print off the relevant posts in this thread and attach to the card.

BC.

As an ex cop and biker myself, my heart certainly goes out to our fellow biker injured on duty. I can only hope for a quick and solid recovery and return to duties for him.

Toaster.

[speedy117]

Am having trouble trying to find e-mail address for members of this forum, can anyone help, I (we) are Nicks friends in Bounemouth England which is where Nick comes from till he emmergrated to NZ 4 years ago, I would like to try to speak to Bikey Cop if poss, I spoke to Nicks wife last night who has told me that Nick is in a bad way but stable. If you can help please do.

Many Thanks

[Usarka]

Am having trouble trying to find e-mail address for members of this forum, can anyone help, I (we) are Nicks friends in Bounemouth England which is where Nick comes from till he emmergrated to NZ 4 years ago, I would like to try to speak to Bikey Cop if poss, I spoke to Nicks wife last night who has told me that Nick is in a bad way but stable. If you can help please do.

Many Thanks

Click on persons username at the top of the post, then choose "send private message" (or "send email" if available)

[speedy117]

Hi, Thanks for the welcome, Nick sold his R1, He had his from new, I bought one a year old, 6 months after he got his, we & others spent many weekends out on bikes. He came home for a months holiday & rented a Fireblade for a couple of days, what a weekend that was.

[speedy117]

Many Thanks

Have sent e-mail

[jimbo600]

So he's a Pom aye. It that case I fear that he's not getting appropriate care in NZ. He'll require toad in the hole and bovril in order to heal properly.

Pass on my best wishes there BC

[Da Bird]

I will be at the Autobahn / BP Papakura just off the motorway from 11.00am to 11.30am tomorrow (Sunday) for anyone who wants to sign a card for Nick.

(I will be on a blue Blackbird).

BC.

[Sanx]

I will be at the Autobahn / BP Papakura just off the motorway from 11.00am to 11.30am tomorrow (Sunday) for anyone who wants to sign a card for Nick.

(I will be on a blue Blackbird).

BC.

You may wish to be inside somewhere...

[Da Bird]

Ah, yeah, you might be right.

(If pissing down, I will take the car... blue Mitsi Legnum s/wagon).

Cheers.

[jafar]

Ah, yeah, you might be right.

(If pissing down, I will take the car... blue Mitsi Legnum s/wagon).

Cheers.

You might be better to do the signing outside the autobahn cafe rather than in the BP. That BP is always full on with customers.
1/ is easier to park the bikes
2/ you will be easier to spot
3/ the coffee is better

[inlinefour]

Thanks for the warning Speedie.

Whilst I hope the cop concerned gets back on his feet soon (a wish I would pass on to anyone that has an accident, biker or not, cop or not - it's called simple compassion, Katman. Try looking to word up.) perhaps this incident might serve a purpose and persuade the useless fuckers in ivory council towers to do something about the appalling state of the roads.

Was told about this thread and although I am yest to finish reading this thread completely, I agree with the above post completely. Oh and Katman, you will see that I signed my rep, just so you know where you stand with me. I'm hoping that the Police officer does not end up like I have and is back riding soon. :banana:

[inlinefour]

Guys and gals...

I am aiming to be at the BP Drury (by the motorway) between 11am - 11.30am on Sunday with a card for Nick for anyone who wishes to sign it.

I will confirm tomorrow night.

BC.

Can you print out my post please? I hope that the rider involved is able to get back from the injuries and indeed be riding again swiftly. I know what its like to loose my ability to ride and I would never wish that on anyone. Heal well Nick and if your ever in New Pymouth or online and need someone to tallk to, feel free to contact me. I know that I'm still working through my own issues related to my accident and related paraplegia, but I am now aware of whats happened, honest about it and trying to recover from it.
P.S. ICU ain't the nicest place to be, hope your out of there soon Nick and back home with those important to you. :niceone:

[MikeyG]

Ride to the conditions, if they change reduce your speed!

[inlinefour]

Ride to the conditions, if they change reduce your speed!

Take my word for this. Sometimes they change that quick that you have no time to change speed apart from an uncontrolled descent in velocity. That generally is the part that causes the damage too. Many of us know this as we have either had an accident, or know others who have. Perhaps this is why there is the stupidity that entered into this thread and then was moved to PD? Too many people who know neither and have little experience with motorcycles? No idea, but just a thought and although I do not ride anymore, many KBers will have to do alot of riding to catch me up.:niceone:

[Riff Raff]

If you have something to say that is not related to this thread then please do it in another more appropriate thread.

[gijoe1313]

Good to see some KBers turn up and sign the card, had a good natter about the crazy things that those in the services have to deal with! :sweatdrop

Thanks for the hot chocolate and giving some extra details about his condition! Wishing him the best for a speedy and good recovery.

Ride safely out there people!

[McJim]

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery go out to you Nick (What an appropriate name for a copper byraway!) and I hope the family find the strength to see them through this dificult time. Thanks for the coffee too!

All the best. McJim, Mrs McJim (Chickadee), Mini McJim1 and Mini McJim2.

[Donor]

Yep yep, was good to meet Bykey Cop and the rest of the crew.

Nick sounds a real character, look forward to meeting him when this is all history and sharing a bevvy and some yarns.

[FLUB]

I will be at the Autobahn / BP Papakura just off the motorway from 11.00am to 11.30am tomorrow (Sunday) for anyone who wants to sign a card for Nick.

(I will be on a blue Blackbird).

BC.

Sorry I couldn't make it but please pass on my best wishes to Nick and his family. (ex-5427 Avon & Somerset)

[jafar]

Sorry couldn't get to the signing either , best wishes to nick & his family

[Grub]

(I will be on a blue Blackbird) BC.

Aww, you didn't take the company BMW down for the troops to have a blat on? You no fun :rolleyes:

[speedy117]

Hi, Just want to thank you all for turning up & signing a card for Nick, He & Lisa will be overwhelmed by the support from the bike community. I have given Lisa the Kiwi Biker Site address for her to view the kind & supportive comments. once again thanks from all his mates in England.

Best Regards

Mike

[Patrick]

Hi, Just want to thank you all for turning up & signing a card for Nick, He & Lisa will be overwhelmed by the support from the bike community. I have given Lisa the Kiwi Biker Site address for her to view the kind & supportive comments. once again thanks from all his mates in England.

Best Regards

Mike

Good work BC and Speedy. Extra hugs for Lisa and the kiddies.:niceone:

[Grub]

So is Bykey Cop able to update us on how many sigs were collected and what printouts he was able to deliver? It's kind of empowering to know how much people do really care. It's hard to get that image of the bike's ripped out rear wheel, drive shaft and swing arm and not feel some pain for Nick.

My best mate left a bunch of skin on the road from a Yamaha XS2 cop bike slide down SH1 ... as he describes it 254ft 7inches of it.

[Da Bird]

So is Bykey Cop able to update us on how many sigs were collected and what printouts he was able to deliver? It's kind of empowering to know how much people do really care. It's hard to get that image of the bike's ripped out rear wheel, drive shaft and swing arm and not feel some pain for Nick.

My best mate left a bunch of skin on the road from a Yamaha XS2 cop bike slide down SH1 ... as he describes it 254ft 7inches of it.

Hi... I got half a dozen sigs from people at the Autobahn, have still got a few names to add from here plus got about 15 from work. That doesn't include the thread stuff which I will print out tonight.

Will deliver it tomorrow or Wednesday. Nick is hopefully going to be slowly taken out of his medically induced coma in a day or two so fingers crossed all goes well for that.

BC.

[Shaun]

Best wishes to Nick and his family. also good will to the people that have posted in this thread for Nick, nice to see that people do care about people

[shepster]

I'd like to pass on my best wishes to Nick and his family and heres hoping for a speedy recovery.

[Constable Plod]

Hi all,
I have placed a get well card at the Rotorua Police station watch house. If you wish to sign the card then please make your way in. Go to the front counter and you will see the card hanging from the wall behind the counter.

I have e-mailed all the station staff so they should know what it is all about. Just tell them why you are there and all should run smoothly. I will be on leave so wont be there.

I will leave the card there for 1 week and will forward it on to Nick next week.

GO BAY OF PLENTY RIDERS - SHOW YOUR SUPPORT.

[Donor]

Hey Bykey Cop, good catching up with you and your colleague today.

Glad to hear things are slightly improved, though gutted to hear about the other developments.

Let me know when he's a bit more awake, wouldn't mind popping my beak in and saying howdy.

[Da Bird]

What other developments?

Went to see Nick today. He is conscious although pretty much drugged up on morphine. He still has a tracheotemy and tube down his throat to assist breathing.

The developments Donor is talking about is the chest infection he has picked up while in ICU so on top of all his injuries he has that to fight off as well.

I would like to say he is out of the woods but it is not the case just yet - he is still very sick. However, when I read out some of the messages in the card and he saw a picture of his mates in the UK that I had put in the card, a tear came out of the corner of his eye. From that response and a few responses to blink on request from the nurses for different things, I am hopeful that his brain has survived any major damage.

The printout of this thread was also slipped inside the card so thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. It will be a long road.

BC.

[surfchick]

bykeycop
wish him the best from this westie biker - best everything for treatment and recovery. hopefully I'll get pulled over by him in the future sometime (for a minor offense..like wearing clashing leathers... or too bright a safety vest...)

[MD]

Thanks again Bykey Cop for keeping us informed and visiting the injured Cop.

Tell him he needs to recover soon, because I think we should mark his pommy roots by honouring the UK speed limit (70mph :devil2: ) until he gets out of hospital.. will that hold up in court? :spanking:

[jafar]

Thanks again Bykey Cop for keeping us informed and visiting the injured Cop.

Tell him he needs to recover soon, because I think we should mark his pommy roots by honouring the UK speed limit (70mph :devil2: ) until he gets out of hospital.. will that hold up in court? :spanking:

You mean that isn't the speed limit? :eek:

[McJim]

You mean that isn't the speed limit? :eek:

You mean there IS a speed limit?

[jafar]

You mean there IS a speed limit?

Only in the North Island , not where your going:cold:

[Reckless]

Went to see Nick today. He is conscious although pretty much drugged up on morphine. He still has a tracheotemy and tube down his throat to assist breathing.

The developments Donor is talking about is the chest infection he has picked up while in ICU so on top of all his injuries he has that to fight off as well.

I would like to say he is out of the woods but it is not the case just yet - he is still very sick. However, when I read out some of the messages in the card and he saw a picture of his mates in the UK that I had put in the card, a tear came out of the corner of his eye. From that response and a few responses to blink on request from the nurses for different things, I am hopeful that his brain has survived any major damage.

The printout of this thread was also slipped inside the card so thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. It will be a long road.

BC.

Shit that don't sound to good. I hope he has lots of luck with the healing process and a speedy recovery.

It just makes me think how lucky I am. The bike looks bad, but not really bad enough for his level of injury. He must have hit some hard things with his body as well.
Which again makes me feel fuckin lucky!!!!!
Pics of my bike before they took it away attached. I still have a neck that gives me a bit of shit (whiplash) they found my helmet 30m away from the accident still done up. And yes it did fit and wasn't a cheapy. And a tendon in my shoulder that gives me a bit of grief as well. All the shit they thought would give me a hard time has healed up good, busted ribs, punchured lung, concussion etc.
I'm back on the MX bike and the Z1R and largly escaped unharmed. The only problem is convincing the wife I need another sport bike.

Just tell him to keep his chin up and rest up for better times. I thought I was over mine in a month but looking back, the concussion did take a while to sort itself out. It happened late last year. But the body heals and the mind forgets. He will be fine I'm sure! I've attached pics etc so he can see I 'm not fulla shit and if he gives it time he will be able to beat this set back.

Jeepers I bet his loved ones are bloody worried, all in the line of duty as well.

[Daffyd]

You mean there IS a speed limit?

What is a speed limit?

[Kel22]

Hello all

I am Nick's sister and have been in NZ from the UK since straight after the accident - joined by our parents a few days later - I heard about this website and wanted to say thank you to you all for such lovely messages - it means such a lot to us all that there are so many people out there that care - and Nick is most definately aware of you all!
Nick is, as you know, still very poorly and still in ICU, but there is hope that he will soon be moving to a High Dependancy ward
It will be a long long road for him - but with the support he has - not only Lisa, who is amazinlgy strong, but all those close to him and some fab friends (have met some of the other officers and they are really lovely!) he will get there
His is able to communicate as Biker Cop has described - and is often aware of what's going on around him

So, a huge thank you again to you all! You are very much appreciated!

Kerry

[Kiwifire72]

Hello all

I am Nick's sister and have been in NZ from the UK since straight after the accident - joined by our parents a few days later - I heard about this website and wanted to say thank you to you all for such lovely messages - it means such a lot to us all that there are so many people out there that care - and Nick is most definately aware of you all!
Nick is, as you know, still very poorly and still in ICU, but there is hope that he will soon be moving to a High Dependancy ward
It will be a long long road for him - but with the support he has - not only Lisa, who is amazinlgy strong, but all those close to him and some fab friends (have met some of the other officers and they are really lovely!) he will get there
His is able to communicate as Biker Cop has described - and is often aware of what's going on around him

So, a huge thank you again to you all! You are very much appreciated!

Kerry
Kerry Welcome to NZ Not the ideal way to visit our lovely country But we wish Nick a very speedie recovery and as you and the rest of your family know by now that if there is anything you need you only need to ask and we the fellow bikers of Nick and also fellow Emergency Service workers Police, Ambulance Officers and Fire Fighters who also ride will give our all to help you all in any way we can

[klingon]

Hello and welcome, Kerry. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for Nick or you and the family while you're here in NZ.

[Clivoris]

Shite. Sorry to hear that he is still having to fight so hard. Keep it up mate. I look forward to meeting you.

[chanceyy]

welcome to NZ Kerry .. wish it was in better circumstances .. still keeping our fingers crossed that Nick keeps improving ..

keep us posted :D

[Kel22]

Cheers! much appreciated

I will keep you posted and most certainly know where to turn if we need anything!

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Welcome to New Zealand wish it could of been under better circumstances. But it must be good for nick to know you are here for him. Pete and i wish nick a quick recovery al though we know thats not going to happen but he sounds like a fighter so he will get there.

All the best Wendy & Pete

[Lias]

Cheers! much appreciated

I will keep you posted and most certainly know where to turn if we need anything!

Welcome to NZ, hope your brother is out of the wood soon.

[Meanie]

Hi Kerry Welcome to NZ
Ive just read this post fom start to finish and am very proud to be a member of KB Apart from a couple of scumbags who always like to be objectionable, the support for your brother is truly Kiwi
From me and mine, best wishes to your brother and i hope you get to see some of our wonderful country with him. I am sure i will get to meet him when he stops me on the moterway in the near future where i will try to convince him i wasnt speeding :innocent:
Thanks for the update and keep them coming cause we are all concerned when one of ours has a fall

[Kel22]

Quick update for all those that want to know...

Nick has had his tracheotomy tube removed today and has been able to speak for the first time - which to me (and the rest of us) seems like a miracle! He is not out of the woods yet - but his temperature has come down quite a bit, so seems to be winning the pneumonia battle and he has some more movement in his right leg now (left seems relateively ok) MRI scan due this week
It's looking more positive - so fingers crossed
He said that he thinks that he might be in hospital for about another week (bless him!) and has seen his children which is a real boost for him

thanks again to all those who have posted the messages of good will - and thanks to those that have replied to me welcoming me to NZ - I will be back in November time too - to spend some more time with Nick - he has promised me a tour of the place - but perhaps not on the back of a bike!?!?

Kerry

[Titanium]

Just read through from start to finsh.

I very much hope all turns out well for Nick and his family.

Being the boring old fart I am never really had a run in with the law, but have a new found respect for them after the events of 2nd December.

Get well soon, from the OZ chapter of KB.

Cheers


Me

[jafar]

Quick update for all those that want to know...

Nick has had his tracheotomy tube removed today and has been able to speak for the first time - which to me (and the rest of us) seems like a miracle! He is not out of the woods yet - but his temperature has come down quite a bit, so seems to be winning the pneumonia battle and he has some more movement in his right leg now (left seems relateively ok) MRI scan due this week
It's looking more positive - so fingers crossed
He said that he thinks that he might be in hospital for about another week (bless him!) and has seen his children which is a real boost for him

thanks again to all those who have posted the messages of good will - and thanks to those that have replied to me welcoming me to NZ - I will be back in November time too - to spend some more time with Nick - he has promised me a tour of the place - but perhaps not on the back of a bike!?!?

Kerry

Hi Kerry , welcome to NZ & Kiwibiker, keep the news coming please.
As for the tour on a bike .... go for it , is a great place to see from the bike.:msn-wink:

[klingon]

He said that he thinks that he might be in hospital for about another week

Ha ha can't keep a good man down! Hope he manages to keep some of that optimism during this whole life-changing experience.

Thanks for the update, Kerry. Yay for him being able to talk again! Dunno what I'd do if I had to stop talking! :shutup:

As Nick continues on his road to recovery, there will still be plenty of people here who are keen to help. These are genuine offers, so please don't be shy about asking when you, your folks, Lisa or Nick need some cheering up.

I'm sure we'll come into our own when he's a bit better - that's when he's likely to feel really frustrated about the time he's taking to heal... and hospitals can be very boring places! Then I'm sure we can make his life a little more interesting. :devil2: The staff will soon get used to the squeak of leather and the clumping of bike boots down those corridors!

[Monkeyboy]

Quick update for all those that want to know...

Nick has had his tracheotomy tube removed today and has been able to speak for the first time - which to me (and the rest of us) seems like a miracle! He is not out of the woods yet - but his temperature has come down quite a bit, so seems to be winning the pneumonia battle and he has some more movement in his right leg now (left seems relateively ok) MRI scan due this week
It's looking more positive - so fingers crossed
He said that he thinks that he might be in hospital for about another week (bless him!) and has seen his children which is a real boost for him

thanks again to all those who have posted the messages of good will - and thanks to those that have replied to me welcoming me to NZ - I will be back in November time too - to spend some more time with Nick - he has promised me a tour of the place - but perhaps not on the back of a bike!?!?

Kerry

Hello Kerry

I live in Christchurch, capital of New Zealand;), and I am going to pass on your message to a mate of mine Geoff Bowers who is also a friend of Nic's. They were in the same cross over wing at the Royal New Zealand Police College. Geoff is aware that he has had a crash and I am keeping him up to date. I will also send Nic a card.

Grant

[Kel22]

Ha ha can't keep a good man down! Hope he manages to keep some of that optimism during this whole life-changing experience.

Thanks for the update, Kerry. Yay for him being able to talk again! Dunno what I'd do if I had to stop talking! :shutup:

As Nick continues on his road to recovery, there will still be plenty of people here who are keen to help. These are genuine offers, so please don't be shy about asking when you, your folks, Lisa or Nick need some cheering up.

I'm sure we'll come into our own when he's a bit better - that's when he's likely to feel really frustrated about the time he's taking heal... and hospitals can be very boring places! Then I'm sure we can make his life a little more interesting. :devil2: The staff will soon get used to the squeak of leather and the clumping of bike boots down those corridors!
Thank you! He is still very confused about things - but the positive thing is that he knows he is confused - he told Lisa "I know I am talking bollocks... give me a minute, I'll come back to you!!"
He has such a long journey ahead - and no guarantees - but I am sure that seeing fab people like you will only aid his recovery!

Take care

Kerry

[675trippy]

all the best from here in the bop thoughts with all fallen bikers

[Paul in NZ]

As others have said - welcome to NZ - wish it was under more pleasant circumstances...

Let us all know if there is anything we can do to help eh?

When it comes time - a relaxing tour of NZ might be the ticket - BBQ at our place and a bed if you need it...

[Her_C4]

Wow - fantastic responses from everyone:niceone:

Hope the healing is progressing - albeit slowly :doctor: and my best wishes to Nick :cool:

Welcome to our fair shores Kerry and I will reiterate the messages from others here, don't hesitate to ask for any help, advice, support, company etc. :grouphug:

[tri boy]

keep up the good healing work Mr Rozza.:niceone:And Kerry, if you need assistance or help from the Waikato, give me a PM.:msn-wink: Its the foggy hole just sth of the Bombay hill.

[_Shrek_]

Hello all

I am Nick's sister and have been in NZ from the UK since straight after the accident - joined by our parents a few days later - I heard about this website and wanted to say thank you to you all for such lovely messages - it means such a lot to us all that there are so many people out there that care - and Nick is most definately aware of you all!
Nick is, as you know, still very poorly and still in ICU, but there is hope that he will soon be moving to a High Dependancy ward
It will be a long long road for him - but with the support he has - not only Lisa, who is amazinlgy strong, but all those close to him and some fab friends (have met some of the other officers and they are really lovely!) he will get there
His is able to communicate as Biker Cop has described - and is often aware of what's going on around him

So, a huge thank you again to you all! You are very much appreciated!

Kerry


Hiya Kerry
welcome to NZ from the mainland we all hope that the family are doing ok & it looks like Nick is coming along fine please give him & the family our best wishes & keep the updates comming
take care
keith

[Kel22]

Hi everyone

As promised, an update on Nick...

He is out of ICU (horray!) and is in a High Dependancy Ward
He is talking - and he and I have had some great short chats - and despite still getting very confused at times and experiencing difficulty remembering the words he wants, especially when he is tired, he is getting to be more "with it" as time goes by

He is frustrated that he can't go home and keeps telling us all that he'll be out by the weekend!

Physically, he is seeing Physios daily and has even briefly stood up today! They are still very concerned about his right hand side, they are still not sure what range of movement he will regain

He is eating a little (despite telling me that he isn't!)

So, all in all, he has made some incredible progress - a testament to the strength of character he has and the motivation that he has to get better (largely due to his lovely wife and children I am sure!) and to the great medical staff at Middlemore Hospital

It seems a bloomin' miracle to me that I can tell you this given where he was 10 + days ago!

Watch this space... I'll let you know when he's dancing around the ward!!!

Kerry

[chanceyy]

Awesome news Kerry :banana::banana:


Amazing how the body recovers huh :msn-wink: keep us posted on his progress :yes: it will be a long road but great to hear he is over the worst of it :msn-wink:

[Edbear]

Awesome news Kerry :banana::banana:


Amazing how the body recovers huh :msn-wink: keep us posted on his progress :yes: it will be a long road but great to hear he is over the worst of it :msn-wink:


+1!:doctor:

[fergie]

thanks for the update, we do like to know how our comrades are doing,please tell nick we are thinking of him, Kia Kaha

[MD]

Thank you Kerry. We are looking forward to hearing Nick has made a full recover eventually.
Tell him there is no need for him to rush back to work. We are keeping a careful citizens watch on our roads.
Mark

[Grub]

Good timing Kerry, as I was riding to work today thinking that we hadn't heard and I would ask BikeyCop for an update .... here you are gone and done it.

It struck me from your comments how little we really knew about Nick's condition. Yes we were grieving for his pain and suffering but perhaps we weren't fully aware that you and the rest of the family may have lost him.

Words are inadequate, so I'll stop.

[Brett]

Glad to hear Nick is coming right. Keep us updated, always sux to have a biker down!

[Kel22]

Thank you!

it has been probably the worst experience and the most shocking of our lives - I wouldn't wish it on anybody...
you are right, we almost lost him - and that just doesn't bear thinking about
he has such a long way to go, with no guarantees... his brain and body have suffered such a lot - but we see increasing amounts of his personality and humour coming through - it's still our Nick, thank god
It has hit me just how well thought of he is - both by people that know him and even those that don't - that is something special!
the people on this site have restored my faith in human nature! they are very special!
thank you!
Kerry

[Meanie]

This is realy good news
Thanks For the update

[klingon]

Thanks for sharing Nick's milestones with us, Kerry. So glad to hear he's making excellent progress.

All Kiwi Bikers should take turns speeding up and down the road outside the hospital - that will soon get his ears pricked up and his ticket-book out. :D

[Da Bird]

Hi Guys and Gals,

Earlier today I went to see Nick in hospital.

He has made a remarkable comeback given how only a month ago he was on death's door.

He is now up walking (with a crutch) around the ward for short periods and is likely to be discharged next week for a stint at a rehabilitation unit in Pt Chevalier before going home to recuperate.

He is hoping to be back at work some time early next year, even if it is just light duties for a while. He is chatting and laughing and has maintained his sense of humour. He has minor memory problems with some things but that is nothing compared to how far he has come.

I'm sure we will see him back on the road soon (although probably not on a bike).

B.C.

[vifferman]

That's really good to hear!

[Edbear]

That's really good to hear!


+1 again!:niceone:

[Mr Merde]

Good to hear the news. Thanks

[Paul in NZ]

Good to hear - Hope the recovery is swift and complete

[boman]

Superb news. Glad that he is on the road to recovery.




:woohoo: :woohoo:

[fireball]

sounds like nick is doing really well

here is wishing for a speedy recovery

and ill buy him a beer at the pub!

[klingon]

...
He is now up walking (with a crutch) around the ward for short periods and is likely to be discharged next week for a stint at a rehabilitation unit in Pt Chevalier before going home to recuperate.
...


Yay for Nick! That really is remarkable under the circumstances. :niceone:

And the rehab centre is just down the street from me. I could fetch his coffee and doughnuts. :sunny:

[Kel22]

Hi all

I am sure that Nick would welcome seeing any of you be it at the hospital or when he reaches the Rehab Centre - as I said before he knows about you all and is a bit gob smacked by all the support
As BikeyCop has indicated, he is a bit of a walking miracle - and gets stronger each day

I am back in the UK unfortunately, but I speak to Nick twice a day for an hour or so (god help my phone bill!) and for the vast majority of the time is totally with me and is memory is improving in leaps and bounds - his eldest keeps testing him!

I can at last see a time when he can log on to this site for himself and post his own message to you all!

I will be coming back to NZ soon - exactly when depends on Nick and what he wants, he has promised me a BBQ in his garden!

in the meantime, all the very best to you all

Kerry x

ps - BikeyCop - there is a load of UK chocolate bars on it's way to Pukekhoe Station as requested when I was there!!

[Grub]

ps - BikeyCop - there is a load of UK chocolate bars on it's way to Pukekhoe Station as requested when I was there!!

Good god woman, make sure they're marked "Special Delivery" or those chaps and chapesses at Customs may 'confiscate' them as illegal food products and 'dispose' of hem :)

[gijoe1313]

Wow, that's great news to hear! :yes: What a testament to his strength of will and desire to get back on his own two feet and back to his loved ones!

Keep up the healing and plugging away at those little milestones on the way to recovery. Thanks for the update and keeping us informed.

[0arbreaka]

I am sure that Nick would welcome seeing any of you be it at the hospital

Which hospital is he at? and which ward?

[Kel22]

Which hospital is he at? and which ward?

He's in Middlemore - Ward 10

[riffer]

Bloody excellent news all round. Well done Nick :yes:

[Donor]

He's in Middlemore - Ward 10

Minty,

I'm working tonight, so will try and call in and see him if I manage to get sent that way.

Bloody stoked to hear he's well and truly down the path of mending.

[Kiwifire72]

Great to Here that Nick back on his feet
Was in middlemore myself over the weekend again but they wouldn't let me leave Corany Care ward to even go to cafe with wife
One Giant Leap for mankind One Giant Step for Nick

[MSTRS]

Hi Guys and Gals,

Earlier today I went to see Nick in hospital.

He has made a remarkable comeback given how only a month ago he was on death's door.

He is now up walking (with a crutch) around the ward for short periods and is likely to be discharged next week for a stint at a rehabilitation unit in Pt Chevalier before going home to recuperate.

He is hoping to be back at work some time early next year, even if it is just light duties for a while. He is chatting and laughing and has maintained his sense of humour. He has minor memory problems with some things but that is nothing compared to how far he has come.

I'm sure we will see him back on the road soon (although probably not on a bike).

B.C.

Tell him to harden up....
(can joke about these things now that the danger time has passed)

[Monkeyboy]

Minor memory problems? That could come in handy, wife's birthday, anniversary ...:laugh:

[Monkeyboy]

Hi Guys and Gals,

Earlier today I went to see Nick in hospital.

He has made a remarkable comeback given how only a month ago he was on death's door.

He is now up walking (with a crutch) around the ward for short periods and is likely to be discharged next week for a stint at a rehabilitation unit in Pt Chevalier before going home to recuperate.

He is hoping to be back at work some time early next year, even if it is just light duties for a while. He is chatting and laughing and has maintained his sense of humour. He has minor memory problems with some things but that is nothing compared to how far he has come.

I'm sure we will see him back on the road soon (although probably not on a bike).

B.C.

Do we know what actually happened? Why he crashed? Cheers.

[Da Bird]

Do we know what actually happened? Why he crashed? Cheers.

Not really at this stage ... Nick doesn't even remember getting on the bike let alone what happened. Could have been a number of factors (wet road, gravel etc) but not sure if we will be able to say for sure either way. One of my colleagues is working on it.

BC.

[klingon]

Tell him to harden up....

lol poor guy has a partner, mother and sister on the job... what do you reckon his chances of sneaking off and getting on a bike after this adventure? They'll probably get him fitted with one of those home detention ankle bracelets :Police:

[Donor]

Popped in to see Nick this afternoon... errr, yesterday afternoon... (goddam night shifts screw you up!)

For what he's been through, he's looking pretty damn good - hoping like hell Middlemore will evict him sometime in the next day or so.

Managed to stay and chat for a bit, he seems like a top bloke. :niceone:

He's well aware that the thread on KB is still going, and gets updates about our various comments and mutterings.

Look forward to seeing him out of hospital and buying him a beer sometime!

[jafar]

Popped in to see Nick this afternoon... errr, yesterday afternoon... (goddam night shifts screw you up!)

For what he's been through, he's looking pretty damn good - hoping like hell Middlemore will evict him sometime in the next day or so.

Managed to stay and chat for a bit, he seems like a top bloke. :niceone:

He's well aware that the thread on KB is still going, and gets updates about our various comments and mutterings.

Look forward to seeing him out of hospital and buying him a beer sometime!

Thats impressive progress.:niceone:
Guess they are tossing him out cos the labour weekend road toll will need beds somewhere :doctor:

[SDU]

Awesome news, I hope his escape from hospital comes soon for him & the rehab goes smooth for him.

[Kel22]

Hi everyone

well... I am absolutely delighted to report that the hospital have sent Nick home to recover in his own environment!!! He will have lots of support and rehab etc (they are still monitoring everything, especially his head) but feel that he will be a lot happier with Lisa and the children around him... so his wish and all out prayers have been granted!!!!
He has a long way to go - but he's on the road!!! Amazing!

I spoke to him last night (UK time), this morning (NZ time) and he was praying that they would let him go - and he told me that someone from KiwiBiker had been in to see him (Donor, you, I expect) and that he was really pleased to see you! When he is able I know he will take a look at all these messages and no doubt share some of the jokes that are coming through now (thankfully we can do that now!)

And you're right Klingon...not a chance that we'll let him on a bike again - think he'll be wrapped in cotton wool for a good while yet!

I wrote to the All Blacks to see if they could do anything for him (Nick is a BIG fan!) and they sent him a signed framed photo and get well card - bloody amazing!!! Nick is chuffed! So... despite them being out of the World Cup, these amazing Kiwis have shone again!!! Thanks a million!

Spoke to Lisa just now and he is in his own bed snoring his head off...fantastic!

I have been asked by a few of you where to send cards etc - I would say Pukekhoe Police Station - one of the fab guys there will drop things round to Nick - he's just a couple of mins away from there now

all the best

Kerry x

[chanceyy]

Kerry that is simply awesome news ..

now Nick can heal even better with his family to support him

wonderful wonderful news :D congrats guys

[Donor]

Awesome to hear - home is always the best place to be!

Please let the family know if there is anything they need, they only have to give a shout and we'll do our damnedest to accommodate.

:edit: Actually, he WAS on the phone when I got in last night, apologies if I was the reason he hurried to get off! :whistle:

[Toaster]

Great news to hear Nick is doing well. He will be back on the horse in no time I hope... er bike.

[nick69]

I am the Cop that crashed his bike on route to a Fatal crash (nearly became one myself). Thank you all for your concerns, it is great to know that bikers do stick together no matter what job they do. I am out of Middlemore and back home now. Lets see if i can tell you what happened, well to be honest i dont remember, the crash has wiped out three and a half weeks including being in the coma. I was pretty bashed up, i got 6 broken ribs, fractured right arm, broken right shoulder front and back, fractured left hand, numerous fractures to my spine, smashed front teeth and a bruised brain. All i can say is that thank god for my Police issue BMW helmet. It was destroyed but i am here to tell the story. It definately pays to have good gear as you only have one body and what price do you place on that!
I was very lucky to have these injuries, it could have been a lot worse as they gave me 30% chance of surviving at one point. The Ambos had to work on me on route. I am walking and now getting into the gym to regain some of the strength in my legs and shoulders.
I have a lot of people to thank, firstly Lindsay the Ambo who worked on me, all the staff in ICU at Middlemore they made my family and friends so welcome and always had time to explain what was happening with me, to all the staff on the ward (they had to endure my week of Tourettes syndrome, sorry), all the Kiwibiker subscribers for their thoughts and especially the card i received (that was really special to me), to all my work colleagues and friends (especially Adam and Wayne) and most importantly to my family.
I am on the road to recovery but it will take time, the brain injury is the hardest. I took a pretty hard hit to my head and am lucky i dont have serious head injuries.
Again thank you for your concern I can never thank you enough. i have been overwhelmed at the concern for me it means so much to me, thank you. And Donor i think it was you who came and saw me thanks for taking the time out to visit me, it meant a great deal to me. And unfortunately i wont be getting back on the horse, the wife has put her foot down as it nearly cost me my life. Plus i wouldnt want to put my family through that again. Anyone want to buy a BMW 1150GS?? Will always be into bikes and maybe i may get one again! Take care everyone and ride carefully.

[gijoe1313]

Mate, that is wonderful news ... I know when I met your colleague, he was very concerned about your condition, but like all of us, we hoped for the best and heard what a fighter you were. It's amazing that you put yourself into the line of fire for the citizens here when you were responding to that fateful callout.

Just glad you are able to continue your journey with your family and friends for a while longer yet (and yes, I guess you will be keeping your options flexible in regards to two wheels of freedom!)

Hope the rehab goes well and you get back to doing what you love! :niceone:

[fireliv]

Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery.

All the best, and maybe one day you will be able to feel safe enough to get back on the bike, but your family come first!

[Swoop]

Glad to hear the recovery is going well!


(they had to endure my week of Tourettes syndrome)
I believe that you can have severe relapses of this... :whistle: (a very handy thing to have... :blip:)

Take care mate!

[Patrick]

Welcome Nick!! Good to hear from ya in person finally and great to hear you're progressing well. All the best to you and your family. As for the tourettes, blame it on the clientelle we so often have to put up with... some of it has to rub off on ya?

[jimbo600]

Jeez you think you're banged up. I broke my collar bone 7 weeks ago and am recovering myself. Oh the pain I tell ya the pain!

Good to hear you back home mate. You trading the Beemer for a GSXR?

[Grub]

I dont remember, the crash has wiped out three and a half weeks including being in the coma.

Welcome back Nick. That was a very bad-ass crunch, we're glad you made it. Now that we've all 'met' you, we're not going to get to meet you on a ride - and that's pretty understandable. Maybe at a KB get together, I hope you get the opportunity to meet the Auckers crew at least.

Have SCU been able to piece together what happened? I know I'm still pissed that nobody saw mine - no style points.

[janno]

So glad to hear you are on the mend. Of course you'll be back on the bike after a while - your wife wouldn't expect you to stop driving if you were involved in a bad car crash now, would she?

You just won't be going at warp factor 10 anymore, is all . . .

In the meantime, heal quick and stay positive,

Jan.

[Guided_monkey]

Good to hear that you're getting better...... you'll now have to buy that boat as the bikes are out.

[clmintie]

After a head injury accident (not bikes), I promised my wife I wouldn't ride on the road anymore, she and the kids gave me a KDX200 for my birthday about four years later and it's been an amazing tonic. Meeting some really good people on here helps too.... :cool:

Good luck to you...

Phil.

[Dave-]

awesome news mate, keep it togeather and wave back!

[chanceyy]

congrats on making it back from the depths of hell Nick .. sure says alot about a character of a person

good luck with your recovery mate .. just remember one day at a time .. & sometimes 1 hour or 1 minute ..

[klingon]

Hooray for Nick! --> :Police:

Fantastic to hear you are walking again and can obviously communicate pretty well too. hmmm... a bout of Tourettes could definitely come in handy at times. Very convenient about the expected relapses. :devil2:

You are definitely lucky to be regaining so much ability, and you really must be a fighter like your Sis told us!

By the way, did they let you keep your helmet as a souvenir?

[McJim]

Glad you walked away from that.....eventually.

All the best,

Jamie

[Street Gerbil]

Welcome back, Nick!

[davereid]

:2thumbsup: Hope the rest of your recovery goes well, many miles ahead !

[Sanx]

Nick, that you're back on your feed and well along the way to recovery is fantastic news. I can't begin to imagine what your family and close friends went through, and they must all be overjoyed with your progress to date.

I hope you continue to mend quickly and painlessly, and that day when your wife finally relents and lets you out on a bike again will be closer than you know.

[Swoop]

Ooh! Quick thought...

A nice compromise would be getting your wife to buy you one of those "Carver" cars! Three wheels and they lean into the corners...

(ok, so it's NZ 90k... BUT it's either that or back on a bike - right?? ;))

[NodMan]

Awesome to see you on here mate!!
You've come a hell of a long way in such a short time.
Just take it one day at a time with the recovery and enjoy the little things Theres plenty of other horses to play on in the future....just not yet!!
All our best wishes for you and family, Nod and family

[Her_C4]

Really great to read your post Nick :2thumbsup - take your time getting better, hopefully it will be smooth sailing from here (just don't get becalmed!!:cool: )

[MaxB]

Welcome back.

You say there is a still long way to go but I'm sure you'll make it. Good luck.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Hi nick they sound like some pretty nasty injures but you made so that just shows that you are a fighter and you are going to make it all the way now.
Good luck with the rest of your recovery just take your time and don't over do it and you will be out there in no time chasing probely half of kb down the motor way. Good luck pete and my thoughts are with you.

[Pex Adams]

The thoughts that goes through my head are always random, and sometimes confusing for even me.
Nonetheless I can't help but think of the Fatal car crash that you were heading to before your incident. Especially the mental thoughts that must be running through you head in preperation for such a scene. Then also to concentrate on riding your machine through what sounds like a pretty shit piece of road. Its a lot to deal with, and something I certainly have never had to worry about in all my years of riding.

All the best in a fast a speedy recovery Nick, and to everyone thats taken time out to support the family and help. You're all a bunch of bloody legends..

[Meanie]

Welcome to KB Nick, good to see you made it through ok. Stick around theres an awesome bunch of people here

[scumdog]

Good to hear you've mended as well as you have, well done.

Hope 'the boys' looked after your family and your needs - I wouldn't expect anything less from them.

Keep the posts on your recovery coming, we're all interested...

[jafar]

Well done nick :niceone:

[Toaster]

Nick, great to see you post here. All the best as you work through the challenges ahead.

You do a great job out there - often thankless, regularly criticised. Keep up the good work - you boys and girls in blue are really appreciated.

[Clivoris]

Great to hear the good news mate.

[MSTRS]

Very nice to hear in person from whoever we've been concerned about. Glad that you are well on the way to a full recovery. Bet you are pleased there was no cheesecutter where you came off!!

[nick69]

yeah i at least i have that to be thankful for, no wire to hit. Its a disgrace that the highway has this stuff, they could at least put some covers over them to stop them being like cheesecutter wires.
I am thankful for a lot of things but one in particuler was the great kit i was wearing, really saved me!

[FruitLooPs]

cor blimey, sounds like you nearly pipped Shaun Harris in the spectacular bike injuries stakes :doctor:

Glad to hear you've pulled through in one piece mate! I too would like to see the bmw helmet, i've heard they make some great kit. :Police:

[Zuki Bandit]

Great to hear your on the mend mate!

[nick69]

I will try to get a pic from the crash unit to send out. But honestly it saved me! the helmet was a series 5 flip helmet, a bit pricey but how much can you place on your head or your life in my instance. Always pays to have good kit thats what saved me from worse injuries. :2thumbsup
Nick

[Mom]

I will try to get a pic from the crash unit to send out. But honestly it saved me! the helmet was a series 5 flip helmet, a bit pricey but how much can you place on your head or your life in my instance. Always pays to have good kit thats what saved me from worse injuries. :2thumbsup
Nick

Nice to see you able to give this forum some feed back mate. Hopefully your decision to move to NZ will not be overtaken by what happened!

*cranking the gramophone up loud here* ATGATT!!!

[Da Bird]

Here's a few pics of Nick's helmet after his crash.

BC.