Road Conditions - Who do we moan too?

[Str8 Jacket]

I know that a thread has been started about this before and I did try to HTFU, honest BUT....

On the Wgtn motorway, over the fly-over (both directions) they have used a really slippery something over the joins of the road. I find both my FXR and the VFR lose the front end just ever so slightly in the wet and its very disconcerting. Today a car pulled in front of me just as I was going over one, naturally I grabbed the brakes which caused me to almost lose the front end completely. Luckily I was able to loosen my grip on the brake and save it.

I know it is a long shot, especially since we are the 'scum of the road' but who can we write too/email to see if anything can be done. I know, I know very doubtful that they are going to close the road and fix it just because some neurotic female is a bit disconcerted. The lady on the phone at the Council was able to tell me; "oh, I dunnooooo" when I rung to ask where to direct my observation!!

Cheers in advance.

[rastuscat]

Coz it's a motorway it's mostly funded by what used to be called Transit NZ.

They are now part of NZTA. The Wellington office is thus

Level 9, PSIS House
20 Ballance Street
PO Box 5084, Lambton Quay
Wellington 6145
New Zealand
Telephone: 64 4 894 5200
Fax: 64 4 894 3305

Good luck.

[slofox]

Just moan on KB - you'll probably get more reaction than from NZTA...

Our local roading authorities round here solve problems like that by putting up a sign showing a car sliding...real useful, that...

[Str8 Jacket]

Just moan on KB - you'll probably get more reaction than from NZTA...

Our local roading authorities round here solve problems like that by putting up a sign showing a car sliding...real useful, that...

lol, well I reckon I could at least try, right!

If not then I will just start taking the Old Hutt Rd in wet conditions.....

[Berries]

Ring the number above and ask to speak to the Safety Engineer. Tell them what you wrote above and they will get it fixed. Don't go in with the 'scum of the road' attitude though as it won't get you anywhere. Report the issue, with a decent location, and tell them why it is a concern.

If you get nowhere on the phone email info@nzta.govt.nz and expect to wait a few days for an answer.

[Str8 Jacket]

Don't go in with the 'scum of the road' attitude though as it won't get you anywhere.

What, even if I use my best sarcastic tone? I mean, I was planning on taking out a newspaper advert and all, gee stupid stupid me!

[Berries]

I didn't mean it like that, it was just a view from the opposite side of the fence. If someone comes in with an attitude then it gets picked up straight away and you feel less like helping them. Particularly when the issue is rarely that persons fault.

[JR1]

I know that a thread has been started about this before and I did try to HTFU, honest BUT....

On the Wgtn motorway, over the fly-over (both directions) they have used a really slippery something over the joins of the road. I find both my FXR and the VFR lose the front end just ever so slightly in the wet and its very disconcerting. Today a car pulled in front of me just as I was going over one, naturally I grabbed the brakes which caused me to almost lose the front end completely. Luckily I was able to loosen my grip on the brake and save it.

I know it is a long shot, especially since we are the 'scum of the road' but who can we write too/email to see if anything can be done. I know, I know very doubtful that they are going to close the road and fix it just because some neurotic female is a bit disconcerted. The lady on the phone at the Council was able to tell me; "oh, I dunnooooo" when I rung to ask where to direct my observation!!

Cheers in advance.

shit i know what you mean bro, those joints feel like there made of plain sheet metal or something when you ride on them. doesnt help that they join on corners.. they NEED to be covered with something.

[Str8 Jacket]

I didn't mean it like that, it was just a view from the opposite side of the fence. If someone comes in with an attitude then it gets picked up straight away and you feel less like helping them. Particularly when the issue is rarely that persons fault.

Tis OK mate, I was typing in jest. I am one of these corporate, contract managing, vendor bashing types so I think I will be OK when I ring them. Thanks for the advice though

shit i know what you mean bro, those joints feel like there made of plain sheet metal or something when you ride on them. doesnt help that they join on corners.. they NEED to be covered with something.

Yep, twas one of the ones on the corners. I shall ring the person above tomorrow and let ya'll know if I have no luck.... I am sure we could at least try and make the road a bit safer. Afterall ACC would agree, wouldn't they?

[Trudes]

Have a chat to Nudey, he fixes all my roading issues
And if he can't, he may be able to put you onto the right people to talk to.

[slofox]

You may as well try SJ. The worst that could happen is nothing...

[Str8 Jacket]

You may as well try SJ. The worst that could happen is nothing...

Im loving your enthusiasm mate!! You can lead my protest when I organise one....

[slofox]

Im loving your enthusiasm mate!! You can lead my protest when I organise one....

Well, I'm being serious here for once. I do think it is worth a try believe it or not. Nothing ventured nothing gained etc etc. We have one particular guy round these parts who acts as a riders' advocate and he does get some attention. Not always a solution to a problem but at least he is making sure that the roading authorities know of our concerns. If we don't try to have these matters seen to we can't complain. So yes, I do think it is worth a try.

[Neshi]

yup.. nothing ventured, nothing gained.

[Robert Taylor]

I know that a thread has been started about this before and I did try to HTFU, honest BUT....

On the Wgtn motorway, over the fly-over (both directions) they have used a really slippery something over the joins of the road. I find both my FXR and the VFR lose the front end just ever so slightly in the wet and its very disconcerting. Today a car pulled in front of me just as I was going over one, naturally I grabbed the brakes which caused me to almost lose the front end completely. Luckily I was able to loosen my grip on the brake and save it.

I know it is a long shot, especially since we are the 'scum of the road' but who can we write too/email to see if anything can be done. I know, I know very doubtful that they are going to close the road and fix it just because some neurotic female is a bit disconcerted. The lady on the phone at the Council was able to tell me; "oh, I dunnooooo" when I rung to ask where to direct my observation!!

Cheers in advance.

We can improve the suspension on those bikes that will way better equip them for such conditions. This is not said in humour, the improvement that can be effected is substanial. Especially the front ends which haves very very poor brake pitch dive control

Getting central and local Governments to spend more money on roads is just not going to happen when there is no money in the kitty. Unless you are happy with substanially higher taxes which all of the parasites would feed off first anyway!