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WarlockNZ
24th October 2007, 15:39
Bright Orange Vest, L Plate and what looked like a top box.

I hope you are a member here mate and that you read this, because I have some serious concerns about your personal safety.

I saw you almost become a hood ornament no less than 3 times in 45 secs this afternoon, I'm not sure if it is a lack of experience on your part or that you want to play by the rules and only do 70K, but mate, you cannot do 70 on the motorway, you just cant.

On one occasion, you moved left into a lane and a cage had to slam on the brakes to avoid running you over, simply because you were going 30k slower than he was and you didn't see him coming.

If it's a lack of skill on your part, I would urge you to attend the AWNMR (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=53059&highlight=AWNMR) out in west auckland.

And if you are just trying to play by the rules, i would urge you search the forum for all the threads that deal with riding at 70K on the motorway, i'm pretty sure they will change your mind.

If after all that you choose to ride at 70 then please, for your own personal health and in order to spare the rest of us another biker down thread, stay off the motor way in rush hour traffic.

I admire your commitment to riding, i really do, I know guys who wont ride in the rain and that alone sets you apart as someone that loves to ride and I for one want you to continue to ride for as long as you possibly can.

One that note, I'll finish, but if you would like some help or advice, there are lots of people who would be more than happy to hear from you, myself included.

Ride safe.

EJK
24th October 2007, 16:35
:0 :gob:
Becareful everyone

boostin
24th October 2007, 16:42
Sounds like they are doing everything by the book...

good advice though, 70km/h on the motorway is madness.

silverado
24th October 2007, 18:24
I saw him about a week ago. Same thing. Right in front of a car. :oi-grr:

Wiki Drifter
24th October 2007, 20:34
GN250s can go up to 70!? :eek5: :D j/k

Yeah, please stay safe. At least s/he has all the right gear on...

Ragingrob
24th October 2007, 20:37
I cruised in to Auck and back out today on mine at 110 the whole time on motorway, was fine as long as you don't mind the revs at like 6.5 ha!

HTFU
24th October 2007, 20:50
They will sit at 6500 rpm for 25000km. Did most of my riding at 100km + on the GN before I sold it. As far as I know its still going strong.

That guy on the NW though might struggle to get 1000km riding a GN at 3000 rpm on the motorway.

Ragingrob
24th October 2007, 20:58
Mine's done 32000Km so I hope it keeps going fine at 6500 rpm!

Cache Wraith
24th October 2007, 21:03
Good call WarlockNZ. Biking is a sweet way of life, but it sure takes the gloss off every time a 'biker down' thread appears.

DUCATI*HARD
24th October 2007, 21:23
well he doesnt have a L plate for nothing:devil2:

Weaver
25th October 2007, 21:59
Yeah he does have an L plate for a reason. But how may drivers know that the legal limit for a learner is 70ks.

Badjelly
26th October 2007, 08:26
I used to ride along the NW motorway, with a schoolmate on the back, at 70 km/h at what then passed for rush hour. (1972, I think it was.) Not because of any legal requirements, but because that was all the Vespa would do. I did pass a car once--she'd slowed down to tell me something was falling off the scooter.

I certainly wouldn't do it now!