Saturday's accident (20 June)

[Quasievil]

Might I suggest they get the fuck off their soap boxs

No Soap Box = No KB

[Max Preload]

No Soap Box = No KB

You win THIS round!

[cowpatz]

Part of the problem is that it is scattered amongst many threads and I dont have time to trawl thru everyone or guess which might be applicable. I just really wanted to know essentially what happened and if I can learn anything from it.
If those that were there did not see or hear anything then I guess we will never really know what happened and that is the end of the matter.

[davereid]

Part of the problem is that it is scattered amongst many threads and I dont have time to trawl thru everyone or guess which might be applicable. I just really wanted to know essentially what happened and if I can learn anything from it.
If those that were there did not see or hear anything then I guess we will never really know what happened and that is the end of the matter.

Those who were there have decided that its better not to comment, possibly out of respect for Michael.

You will have to form your opinion based on media reports.

[Zapf]

Andy, it has nothing to do with you. And what has been is in the past and none of us can do anything to change it. And nothing you know now can change anything similar in the future, unless we all sit and wait till the time of our end.

I have known you long enough, since I was learning on my 250 and the good number of rides out 22 and Coro we have done together. And I know I will always be in good company when you and Draco is around.

Regards. and RIP to the fallen.

[Marmoot]

I don't think there is a better person in here to comment than Zapf.

[Virago]

Part of the problem is that it is scattered amongst many threads and I dont have time to trawl thru everyone or guess which might be applicable. I just really wanted to know essentially what happened and if I can learn anything from it...

You have NO right to be privy to the details of the accident.

An accident involving death will be under police investigation, and this site is not the place for the public dissemination of and speculation about eye-witness accounts.

There are firm Site Rules regarding the posting of accident details, and also speculation about the accident causes. I suggest you familiarise yourself with those rules, before making further demands for information that is none of your business.

[idleidolidyll]

I've just added 3 photos to the 20th June Coro Loop ride album: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/al...p?albumid=2272

Michaels' funeral was yesterday and about 10 KB Riders attended.
Motorcycles were a big part of Michaels' life and in the images shown on the screen at the service, his earliest ride looks to have been about the age of 5 on a small off road bike.
Michaels' father was a keen motorcyclist and many of the friends and family are part of New Zealands' motorcycle community.

Michaels' friends and family thanked us for the friendship and companionship Michael had with us and thanked some for specific help. They hold nobody responsible for Michaels accident and offer us only the best.

Shannon, the guy driving the 4WD Michael hit, also attended and Michaels' entire family opened their arms and hearts to all of us who were there.

In return we were able to tell them of the joy and excitement Michael had on his last day riding and showing off his pride and joy; that new Triumph.

The three pictures added all are of, or include, Michael.

[margy]

Hi Andy,

It's Margy here, Michael's mum. It has been nearly three months now since Michael's accident. I have only just now opened this website to read what has been said. I had no idea you have been going through all this and feel I must let you know just how I feel.

Truely, you must get help from someone to cope with this as what your friends are telling you is true - IT WAS NOT YOUR FAULT - Michael was riding the bike - he was responsible. I firmly believe - we are all on this earth for a certain time and when our time is up - well, we all move on to the next adventure whatever that may be.

Michael was not a novice rider. He had been riding for 10 years and had attended several rider training days with the Waikato/BOP Harley Davidson group - generally blowing the tutors away with his skills. He inherited his dad's '97 Heritage Springer and led Mark's memorial ride back in 2005. He rode that bike just like his dad did - hard, but skillful - he was a competant rider in all respects.

As Michael had two small children to care for and a mortgage around his neck he decided he didn't need this HD in his life at the moment and his uncle Karl had always dreamed of owning one... Michael gave it to Karl to use as he wished until Michael turned 40 - so if any of you guys see or hear (because you will hear it) a white ol'boy down in Taranaki - give Karl the thumbs up.

Michael eventually got the money together for his Triumph and he was just buzzing. Andy, there were other things happening in Michael's life at the time that were giving him stress - his own emotions would have been in turmoil. We all know that it takes time to get to feel part of a new bike - Michael had only owned the bike for a few weeks - he had not come to that point where we feel completely comfortable and confident with the bike we are riding. That said, it was Michael who was riding. I could blame myself just as much as you do - it was Mark and I who set the example to Michael - as we both always ran on adrenalin - Michael grew up with this.

The photo from Mike Breen - it's wonderful - I can see Michael smiling under his helmet. He was having "the time of his life" just as the song suggests. Michael was doing what he loved most.

Andy - I would love to talk to you if and when you are ready. (021 071 0387) I know Michael's time was up - I know he is in a good place now and from all accounts he is doing amazing work where he is. He has always made me proud - every moment of every day. Heaps of people have had messages from him and several of these have been about the people who were with him in the end. He said they were wonderful, especially the lovely lady, and he was at peace. I don't know if you believe in this stuff....... but I certainly do.

Margy

[ynot slow]

Margy what a mum you are.

I think I've seen the bike back in the naki,very bloody impressive too,was at Whanga pub with a few of us there.

[thecharmed01]

*hugs* Margy....
Wonderful words, from a wonderful person. I am sorry for your loss, but your post is so from the heart that I can't help but want to give you a huge hug and tell you that from all I have read and heard, your family are a very lovely lot who are now missing a gem!
As a mum who rides, with a partner who rides and a 1 year old who loves motorcycles, I have the same fears about my son riding, but at the end of the day it will be his choice... all I can do is what you did : educate him and then PRAY that he heeds the advice given and doesnt strike it unlucky out there.
My thoughts are still with you....

[Crazy Steve]

Very sad....

Crazy Steve.