Christchurch protest ride - Dec 5th

**mikeey01** · 1st December 2009, 20:12

I would still park up in the square anyway, stuff them, make em listen!

**izzyc** · 1st December 2009, 20:52

Hey there good luck for the ride....i live in Whangarei so i wont make the ride ....but as i found out in the weekend..[after starting]...[after rebuilding] my mates bike ......a triumph 900 sprint has the hazzard light capability....cheers

**izzyc** · 1st December 2009, 21:02

Forgot to mention, i just did the white ribbon run up north and yes sometimes speed does help....we went through the waipoua forest doin 60kph! ! ! ! i was stuck in 1st gear....and my mate on his r6 had his temp gauge out to 99 deg celcius..... ok if your on a harley, but gets bloody painful if you have to lay over your tank.....if anything, [or my advise] let the learners go first, then the cruisers, then the sports bikes.....perhaps say 15 mins between each group? ? ?

**reemit** · 1st December 2009, 21:02

Ive done all the protest rides up here and its great to see everyone pulling together for one purpose. I live in Dorkland now but an an ex Cantabrian, id just like to say good luck and shout loud.

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**knuckles24** · 2nd December 2009, 05:33

A big thanks for all the support from the northy riders, after watching the news last night it makes me more determined to get our point across.

ACC

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 2nd December 2009, 06:15

Good luck guys from another Northerner!
Hope you get massive numbers to tell these idiots we wont go away!!!
At each inter-sectioon knock the pace off big time to allow the last riders to catch up without having to 'nail it' make lots of noise guys wish I could be there with you.

P.S this might be one of the last 'passive' protests in this battle!!

Board snoops take note, if you thought bikers were angry before.......you aint seen nothing yet!!!!!

**trevsnz** · 2nd December 2009, 08:54

If your going to put the learners up front so you can do 70km/h there is nothing stopping anyone putting an L plate on there bike. $2 at the $2 shop. I ride a 650cc bike had my full licence for 4 years but I have an L plate on the back of my bike (only because my girlfriend is a learner and will only ride if I'm riding as well) and its a hassel taking it on and off all the time.

**klingon** · 2nd December 2009, 12:35

Originally Posted by trevsnz

If your going to put the learners up front so you can do 70km/h there is nothing stopping anyone putting an L plate on there bike. $2 at the $2 shop. I ride a 650cc bike had my full licence for 4 years but I have an L plate on the back of my bike (only because my girlfriend is a learner and will only ride if I'm riding as well) and its a hassel taking it on and off all the time.

Technically illegal, although I don't know anyone who has ever been fined for it.

Make sure you are always "accompanying a learner and in the process of giving them lessons" when using an L-plate if you're not actually an L-plater yourself.

**Maha** · 2nd December 2009, 14:35

All the best people, looking like a good turn out so far. From recent protest rides the number triples from what is registered.

**knuckles24** · 2nd December 2009, 17:19

It is looking to be a good turn out, the nerves have gone and know the excitement is kicking in, ACC have to realise we are not going away.

**rustic101** · 2nd December 2009, 17:24

hope it goes well for you all.

**T.W.R** · 3rd December 2009, 06:15

On a side note: one or two of the city bikeshops still think the run is destined for Pegasus

Got about a dozen riders sorted out ready to attend so far

**Mom** · 3rd December 2009, 07:26

Looks like you guys are going to have a great turn out. Have you got plenty of media interest?

**knuckles24** · 3rd December 2009, 12:46

Hopefully we should have some media interest, there is going to be enough of us doing this protest ride

**Dr Death** · 3rd December 2009, 13:31

Your've got my support knuckles. I'll be at Rolleston on saturday come rain hail or shine. Some KBer's from the wednesday night riders group will be in attendance too. See you there & "The more the merrier eh".