Speed and the law

**jrandom** · 21st March 2005, 17:03

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

how the hell did this become about the word 'fuck'?

You said it, and someone thought your usage was OTT, which wasn't OT, per se. OTOH, *this* post is.

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

FYI when I am upset I still use the word fuck, is there a problem with that as well?

So long as you don't go around using 'fucken' as a sort of generic modifier. 'Fucking' is fine, but I've never quite figured out why 'fucken' has filtered from the South Auckland schoolyard level up to general usage. People even *spell* it that way, instead of "fuckin'", with an apostrophe indicating the contraction. And they pronounce it that way, too; we're talking people who never verbally contract an 'ing' in *any* other context. Why? I don't know. But it annoys the snot out of me.

**outlawtorn** · 21st March 2005, 17:05

Originally Posted by jrandom

So long as you don't go around using 'fucken' as a sort of generic modifier. 'Fucking' is fine, but I've never quite figured out ......

we at least agree here.

**handy_dog** · 21st March 2005, 17:09

Instant walk....
I'm not looking for sympathy, and constructive crittacism will be taken on board. I was in the boonies, and the only person I was putting at risk was myself - of my own violition.
I've done the crime and accept the fact that I was caught approaching warp speed. I don't have a problem with this.
I just want to hear from others; what to expect.

**Madguitarist!** · 21st March 2005, 17:12

Originally Posted by XP@

Bad luck!
get a good traffic lawer.

I did it cost me $500 in lawer fees and $0 fines

Evidently they could not locate the calibration certificate....

still had to walk for 28 days

Hey dude, where have you been?? Haven't heard from ya since you got me to sign up here!! :spudwhat:

I'm heading to Welly easter weekend, howz the CBR600f2 project coming along? Can I have a looky at it while I'm there???

**outlawtorn** · 21st March 2005, 17:13

Originally Posted by handy_dog

Instant walk....
I'm not looking for sympathy, and constructive crittacism will be taken on board. I was in the boonies, and the only person I was putting at risk was myself - of my own violition.
I've done the crime and accept the fact that I was caught approaching warp speed. I don't have a problem with this.
I just want to hear from others; what to expect.

Sorry mate, I did get a bit carried away, but I do feel very strongly about this so please forgive me.

If I have offended any people who enjoy speeding then please forgive me as well, no aggression intended.

As far as people who don't like the word 'fuck' well, they'll just have to live with it.

**MSTRS:Me** · 21st March 2005, 17:16

Originally Posted by handy_dog

Instant walk....
I'm not looking for sympathy, and constructive crittacism will be taken on board. I was in the boonies, and the only person I was putting at risk was myself - of my own violition.
I've done the crime and accept the fact that I was caught approaching warp speed. I don't have a problem with this.
I just want to hear from others; what to expect.

The bus ticket will not be wet & it won't be your wrist. Keep us posted as to the result. Sympathies to you tho....I would have been doing at least the same and probably more as you describe the place you got pinged.

**Madguitarist!** · 21st March 2005, 17:19

Originally Posted by handy_dog

Instant walk....
I'm not looking for sympathy, and constructive crittacism will be taken on board. I was in the boonies, and the only person I was putting at risk was myself - of my own violition.
I've done the crime and accept the fact that I was caught approaching warp speed. I don't have a problem with this.
I just want to hear from others; what to expect.

in the voice of Yoda:
Can of worms, open you have.....
wisdom from this you must gain....
Much maturity, I sense in you.....
Let the force be your guide young padawan!

I'm sure you'll be able to look back one day and laugh..... but until then, good luck!! And whatever happens you're always still welcome here!!

**XP@** · 21st March 2005, 17:21

Originally Posted by handy_dog

Instant walk....
I'm not looking for sympathy, and constructive crittacism will be taken on board. I was in the boonies, and the only person I was putting at risk was myself - of my own violition.
I've done the crime and accept the fact that I was caught approaching warp speed. I don't have a problem with this.
I just want to hear from others; what to expect.

If you are really truly sorry then I think the judge may be a little nicer if you take some lessons and buy a slower bike.
I took up adventure riding on an f650, still have a lot of fun but at not quite warp speed (unless I really make the effort).
for me getting caught and getting off a +61kph ticket has probably saved my life.

**MSTRS:Me** · 21st March 2005, 17:23

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

Sorry mate, I did get a bit carried away, but I do feel very strongly about this so please forgive me.

If I have offended any people who enjoy speeding then please forgive me as well, no aggression intended.

As far as people who don't like the word 'fuck' well, they'll just have to live with it.

If you ever find yourself sitting on top of 150 horses with 10k of straight road/no traffic & you stay at 100kph then the time has come to get a mobility scooter. Appreciate that you feel strongly about this but the collective we are tired of the speed message/brainwashing/propaganda.

**Funkyfly** · 21st March 2005, 17:29

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

I aint sunshine, I'm simply stating the facts and when I do get a bigger bike I aint going faster anyway as speed tickets are expensive and money is something quite precious to me.

Why would you want a bigger bike? You current 250cc bike can do 110, and thats breaking the law sonny, maybe you should trade down to a 150.

**outlawtorn** · 21st March 2005, 17:30

Originally Posted by MSTRS

If you ever find yourself sitting on top of 150 horses with 10k of straight road/no traffic & you stay at 100kph then the time has come to get a mobility scooter. Appreciate that you feel strongly about this but the collective we are tired of the speed message/brainwashing/propaganda.

Sorry dude, but I know nothing of the speed message/brainwashing/propaganda against the collective.

**outlawtorn** · 21st March 2005, 17:30

Originally Posted by Funkyfly

Why would you want a bigger bike? You current 250cc bike can do 110, and thats breaking the law sonny, maybe you should trade down to a 150.

Sick up jumping into 4th to try and get over every hill I meet.

**madboy** · 21st March 2005, 17:37

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

...I aint going faster anyway as speed tickets are expensive and money is something quite precious to me.

Look, don't take this the wrong way, but don't you feel that stating your reason for not speeding as financial kinda erodes the safety high ground? People do runners from the cops for exactly the same reason - financial.

**Funkyfly** · 21st March 2005, 17:43

Originally Posted by outlawtorn

Sick up jumping into 4th to try and get over every hill I meet.

Buy an auto. Scooters have no gears, just twist and go, right up your alley, and they wont exceed 100kph - perfect!

Just avoid the open roads and hills.

I see a few other posts mention 160 as "warp speed", maybe around town it is, but like lambos, porsches, ferraris etc sports bikes are built to travel at these speeds, period, thats what they are designed for, heck most sports bikes break 100kph in first gear! (and have a 6 speed box)

They have fancy suspension and brakes to handle these higher speeds.

A modern sports bike i feel is safer at 150 than an old trumpet or harley is at 100!

160 = warp speed? whateva. try 300kph!