This morning I went for a ride

[Toaster]

Speed is easy to police / prosecute. One reason why it gets so much attention. I sympathise with the police, up to a point. They do not set policy but they do have to clean up the mess when a smash happens which must harden up their attitudes to road users & we do make a mess compared to your average car prang. Nevertheless, it really rips my nightie seeing so much bad, even dangerous driving which is obviously not policed. Whatever happened to a courteous word in the old shell like reminding one of one's responsibility's on the road? And why do the police allow old Toyota Hiace's to sit in the outside lane of the motorway doing 80kmh unmolested? Seethe.

I agree with you... to a point. There are police out there that do deal with dangerous driving if they see it. There are police out there that do deal with those that impeed the flow of traffic. It's just that you can't see all cops all the time doing all their work.

[Toaster]

I got one ticket in 22 years, going downhill on a Hayabusa after marriage counselling. Of course I was speeding!!! I tried to show the constable a bit of cleveage, but he didn't go for it.

[Tink]

Yep. $120 and some lovely demerit points - first speeding ticket in 12 years though, so that makes my contribution only $10.00 a year - not a lot of donuts from old Shrub

Your attitude is good.. but it still sux IMO... BUT keep up the great thoughts. riding

[T.W.R]

Don't recall that happening. Was it our good mate Jim Beam? the last time I got pulled up was on Deans Ave for giving it a handful going through the roundabout and the nice Cunstable couldn't tell me how fast I was going so missed out on giving me a certificate. That was on my last T Bird, so at least 18 months ago.

can't remember having any turps in view in your kitchen a few weekends ago the morning we called in when you were telling us about when you were heading out to Lincoln Uni

doesn't worry me in one bit anyhow as you know what sort of speeds I travel at P still reckons it's the funniest thing she'd seen for a while when you looked like you almost twisted the throttle off the Thunderbird trying to keep with me when we passed that group of cars coming back from Woodstock

[Cayman911]

Reminds me of last week. at an intersection turning right. and there were 2 lanes turning right. so just outa the blue the mazda decides i dont deserve a lane to myself and starts ramming me into the curb until i was sliding with locked brakes with a distance of 1cm from the concrete curb.

i stop, he drives off. and i notice the dude behind in the land rover rolling his eyes at me and shaking his head.. as if i've done something wrong. That pissed me off more than the guy who rammed me. yeah im the dude on the bike. ofcourse its always my fault

[miloking]

Reminds me of last week. at an intersection turning right. and there were 2 lanes turning right. so just outa the blue the mazda decides i dont deserve a lane to myself and starts ramming me into the curb until i was sliding with locked brakes with a distance of 1cm from the concrete curb.

i stop, he drives off. and i notice the dude behind in the land rover rolling his eyes at me and shaking his head.. as if i've done something wrong. That pissed me off more than the guy who rammed me. yeah im the dude on the bike. ofcourse its always my fault

You see, when this happens to me i try to kick their tail lights with my steel cap riding boots....it always gets the attention!

[shrub]

P still reckons it's the funniest thing she'd seen for a while when you looked like you almost twisted the throttle off the Thunderbird trying to keep with me when we passed that group of cars coming back from Woodstock

Yeah, the old T Bird is not known for being a missile - 85 hp at the back wheel doesn't shred tyres and between us we have a bit of a weight disadvantage.

[sinfull]

only 4 maybe 5 feet to spare between us. The plod behind didn't even flinch. If that was me i would either be dead or no licence.
Obviously they are very picky about who they chase.

Drive a truck through that !

Yeah, the old T Bird is not known for being a missile - 85 hp at the back wheel doesn't shred tyres and between us we have a bit of a weight disadvantage.

Wanna sell it ?

[T.W.R]

Yeah, the old T Bird is not known for being a missile - 85 hp at the back wheel doesn't shred tyres and between us we have a bit of a weight disadvantage.

it was only chasing the GS which roughly puts the same power to the ground and I was carrying two tents and the majority of the weekends camping gear

Ya should have given us a holla yesterday anyhow
Did a front end rebuild on the ZXR & fettled the carbs on the old tart damn thing is still way faster than the GSX

[shrub]

it was only chasing the GS which roughly puts the same power to the ground and I was carrying two tents and the majority of the weekends camping gear

Ya should have given us a holla yesterday anyhow
Did a front end rebuild on the ZXR & fettled the carbs on the old tart damn thing is still way faster than the GSX

Your GS may not have put out much more horsepower, but 20% more torque and a 15 kg weight advantage speaks volumes (and I haven't even got onto your weight advantage).

[Mully]

You see, when this happens to me i try to kick their tail lights with my steel cap riding boots....it always gets the attention!

When it happens to me, I generally hold my thumb on the 160-odd Db of Stebel lurking under the fairing for a few seconds. At least long enough to (1) Get their attention; and (2) Make them take evasive action away from (what they think is) a truck.

Then you're free to pull alongside and hurl abuse/give a death stare/give a sarcastic round of applause/make eye contact and shake your head sadly (whichever you prefer) at will.

Of course, I usually expect a car to try to take over my lane.... Mainly cos I enjoy making the fuckers who can't be arsed checking before moving shit themselves.

BTW, big ups to the cage commuters on the North Western this morning. You were all very well behaved. Gold Star from me.

[GOONR]

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BTW, big ups to the cage commuters on the North Western this morning. You were all very well behaved. Gold Star from me.

Northern motorway over the bridge was really good this morning too. I even had a plod car move to the left so I could split past him over the bridge, never thought I would see that.

[MarkH]

When it happens to me, I generally hold my thumb on the 160-odd Db of Stebel lurking under the fairing for a few seconds. At least long enough to (1) Get their attention; and (2) Make them take evasive action away from (what they think is) a truck.

The Stebel sure kicks arse! I toot my Stebel as a friendly way of saying "Hey there, would you mind doing a quick 'head check' before changing lanes next time you fuckin' brainless bitch!". Some drivers don't like to check the blind spot because then they would be driving safely and we can't have that can we?

[shrub]

is that there are a few behaviours that Our Masters have deemed to be "dangerous", and speeding is one of the favourites. Alcohol is the other, but beyond that they seem to have little interest in any of the behaviours that actually cost lives.

And there is no recognition that there are different levels of road user expertise, and I would say that a long term and experienced motorcyclist, along with a truck driver, is probably amongst the most expert road user.

[Old Steve]

Yep. $120 and some lovely demerit points - first speeding ticket in 12 years though, so that makes my contribution only $10.00 a year - not a lot of donuts from old Shrub

Bloody discrimination!!! You should write ind point out that discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, religion, or preferred mode of transport is unlawful in New Zealand.

I got a speeding ticket on Easter Friday, 115 km/hr coming down off the Napier - Taupo road into the Esk Valley in my car. That was 5 km/hr above the 10 km/hr discretion that the Police administer. My fine was only $80. Yet you were also doing only 5 km/hr above the 10 km/hr discretion level and got fined $120.

I'd question the legitimacy of fining a motorcyclist more than they fine a car driver for the same offence. Maybe you should write in and request a delay in having to pay the fine so that you have time to consult with a civil rights lawyer on the validity of the fine for a motorcyclist being 50% greater than that for a car driver for the same offence.

PM me, I'll mock up something for you to send to the Police.