Operation Mataki - SH75 to Akaroa

**Drew** · 3rd September 2012, 18:00

Originally Posted by Oakie

'Ere. I resemble that remark!

Sorry. Don't shoot the messanger.

**rastuscat** · 3rd September 2012, 18:06

[QUOTE=Racing Dave;1130390376]

Originally Posted by rastuscat

I'm not the fun police. It's quite possible to ride SH75 and enjoy it without turning it into a GP.

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Sure is. I went over and back on Friday morning, in company with K1200S, and we had a great ride. No dramas, very little other traffic, and the road's in good condition considering the recent rain and slips. Very windy (that is, the beastly easterly, not the curving road) around Motukarara. It would have been hard for RC to stand up, let alone use a laser!

You must have just missed us. Me and one of my troops took the troll bikes out for an Op Mataki scoping run. It was very, very gusty. Bloody nasty coming out from behind a hill to be hit by a blast.

Karma visited me. I wrote a cager a speeding ticket. Same bloke as I wrote a seatbelt ticket for in 2010. He read me my parentage on both occasions, but I know I won that duel.

Had flat white in the last cafe on the left in Little River. Bloody good sausage rolls. No donuts though.

**Akzle** · 3rd September 2012, 18:08

Originally Posted by scumdog

Who-the-fuck-are-you? - the Sarcasm Police??

Originally Posted by Drew

Yes, that's exactly who I am.

Seeeee?

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**duckonin** · 3rd September 2012, 18:54

**scumdog** · 3rd September 2012, 19:04

Originally Posted by Akzle

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And who asked YOU for your tuppence worth?

Fuck off back to greenland where you belong..

**scumdog** · 3rd September 2012, 19:06

Originally Posted by Drew

Why are bikers such fuckin pussies for the most part? Waa, the cops are out to get me. Waa, the cars are trying to kill me. Harden the fuck up!

Rant over, as you were.

Gotta agree with that rant...

**AllanB** · 3rd September 2012, 19:27

Excellent thread, most interesting.

Ultimately I think it was well said about page 2 - speed and get caught - tough shit. Considering all who used that road are on notice that the popo are around there is no excuse for a bitch if caught. I'll still ride it. It may even cost be a buck or two if I don't reign in the right hand.

PS - out past Taitapu in thet car yesterday - I see a white mufti Holden was added to the enforsement equipment.

Probably a good idea for those who have not got their rides registered to consider an alternative venue!

Must be 'documentation' checks on motorcycles at Taitapu coming up soon. Last summer I had a chat with a good bugger who was very interested in bikes. He liked my Yoshis - and my correct 'documentation'.

**scumdog** · 3rd September 2012, 19:31

OOne of several reasons I ride like a nana in a sensible manner is I know how many cops are out there - and where they're likely to be.

And before anybody says "they wouldn't pull you over" - bullshit, how do they know who I am?

And if anybody thinks "But they'll let you off once they find out what you do" - oh will they indeed? (I ain't takin' the risk sunshine)

**AllanB** · 3rd September 2012, 19:35

We need a KB discount card for SH75!!! 10% off your recorded speed if you display when caught.

Mind you considering the advance warning maybe a KB stupidy card would be more applicable if caught (I may regret that comment if pulled over LOL).

Special wave anyone?????????

**Subike** · 3rd September 2012, 19:36

I guess riding a bike that cant go fast enough to get over the speed limit could also be another option......

**Drew** · 3rd September 2012, 19:38

Originally Posted by AllanB

We need a KB discount card for SH75!!! 10% off your recorded speed if you display when caught.

Mind you considering the advance warning maybe a KB stupidy card would be more applicable if caught (I may regret that comment if pulled over LOL).

Special wave anyone?????????

Pretty sure if you still get caught speeding there after reading this thread, you should be allowed to play on train tracks, with a loaded gun and a knife to defend yourself when one arrives.

**Drew** · 3rd September 2012, 19:41

Originally Posted by scumdog

OOne of several reasons I ride like a nana in a sensible manner is I know how many cops are out there - and where they're likely to be.

And before anybody says "they wouldn't pull you over" - bullshit, how do they know who I am?

And if anybody thinks "But they'll let you off once they find out what you do" - oh will they indeed? (I ain't takin' the risk sunshine)

A story from a 'filthy non sworn' mate of mine.

Traffic snake nabbed an unmarked car, and made the copper walk for having an expired license by a month.

Said snake at a later date pulled over a load of very angry gang types, called in for assistance, but ended up with some old school pay back instead.

**rastuscat** · 3rd September 2012, 19:46

Originally Posted by AllanB

Excellent thread, most interesting.

Ultimately I think it was well said about page 2 - speed and get caught - tough shit. Considering all who used that road are on notice that the popo are around there is no excuse for a bitch if caught. I'll still ride it. It may even cost be a buck or two if I don't reign in the right hand.

PS - out past Taitapu in thet car yesterday - I see a white mufti Holden was added to the enforsement equipment.

Probably a good idea for those who have not got their rides registered to consider an alternative venue!

Must be 'documentation' checks on motorcycles at Taitapu coming up soon. Last summer I had a chat with a good bugger who was very interested in bikes. He liked my Yoshis - and my correct 'documentation'.

The white SV6 belongs to the Highway Patrol group responsible for enforcement on SH75. Trust me when I say this, they have significantly less sympathy for bikers than I do. Our presence each weekend is in addition to what the HP is doing.

That's why I started the Op Mataki stuff on KB. I'd rather chat to KBers over donuts at the Little River coffee shops than have their pockets emptied by them being caught doing silly things.

Basically if everyone cools down a bit on SH75 there'll be less of us falling off the road, which happens every bloody summer.

By posting here I'm hoping as ,any people as possible avoid donating to the consolidated fund. I'm not going soft though (Mrs Rastus can vouch for that!) The death ray is getting a workout each weekend. I have discretion, but I'm not a soft touch.