The most dangerous things you see other riders doing on the road.

[v twin]

Omg stop. There are a trillion possible scenarios every second of every ride. No second on any road or even the same road are ever the same.... that's why we ride....freedom.... chance ....and another trillion other reasons. I'm out! Fucking nanny state shit

[granstar]

Those who pass right close brushing beside you in your riding space It's been only large capacity V twins that have done it to me a few times, i seen them coming in my mirror, doesn't scare me if that is the intent (??) but it's a bit bloody stupid don't you think.

Another is group rides where bikes are lined up and leaving to ride off in an orderly fashion by peeling out and off one at a time, someone further down the line decides just can't wait a few seconds (like it matters where you are in the group) and jumps into the line over your path of exit from the file and near tips you off.

[Akzle]

Just please remember, that's your perception. Doesn't actually make it true. Nor does it make it any more true because someone agrees with you.

dude. someone agreed with me once.


since then we've had Y2K, tsunamis, 9/11, 7/11, 420, and negroes...
so best not to agree with anyone ever ehh.

[jasonu]

Doesn't actually make it true. Nor does it make it any more true because someone agrees with you.

Unless that someone is your WOF dude...

[98tls]

Funny moment today coming back from Christchurch (in the Falcon) i come up behind 4 guys on bikes we get to a passing lane..a fucking long one they overtake the 2 cars that moved to the left then suddenly nothing happens as they simply wont pull over into the left lane so fuck em went into the left lane myself and got passed them that way didnt see them again until i stopped at Winchester to stretch the legs,heard them coming though did seem ages before they actually got there and as they go passed one of em gives me the bird another calls me a cunt I truly believe the fuckers thought i was in the wrong I can understand why some form an unhealthy opinion re motorcyclists.

[nzspokes]

Funny moment today coming back from Christchurch (in the Falcon) i come up behind 4 guys on bikes we get to a passing lane..a fucking long one they overtake the 2 cars that moved to the left then suddenly nothing happens as they simply wont pull over into the left lane so fuck em went into the left lane myself and got passed them that way didnt see them again until i stopped at Winchester to stretch the legs,heard them coming though did seem ages before they actually got there and as they go passed one of em gives me the bird another calls me a cunt I truly believe the fuckers thought i was in the wrong I can understand why some form an unhealthy opinion re motorcyclists.

No, thats because you are in a Falcon.

[98tls]

No, thats because you are in a Falcon.

Could ave been in a Hillman Hunter the cunts still would have held me up,gotta be fair its the first time ive ever had bikes do this usually its someone in the lastest 4wd offered by Peugeot or similar.Am guessing they would have done the same thing if i was on the bike dunno...i would have.

[rastuscat]

Ridden many times with OAB, yet to see him put a wheel into the danger zone.

I've only ever seen him ride once. The front wheel was off the ground. Saves tire wear.

[caseye]

No, thats because you are in a Falcon.

Yeah, Fords Sux, didn'tcha know that?
You did nothing wrong on New Zealand roads, just can't do it anywhere else in the world without being a law breaker.
Apart from that, who's road is it? Fuck em, pass them on the inside again, maybe they'll learn a passing lane is for PASSING, finished,? move over, thats called COMMON COURTESEY, something lacking in a large number of motorists and surprisingly a larger number of motorcyclists of all persuasions.

[Moi]

Funny moment today coming back from Christchurch (in the Falcon) i come up behind 4 guys on bikes we get to a passing lane..a fucking long one they overtake the 2 cars that moved to the left then suddenly nothing happens as they simply wont pull over into the left lane so fuck em went into the left lane myself and got passed them that way didnt see them again until i stopped at Winchester to stretch the legs,heard them coming though did seem ages before they actually got there and as they go passed one of em gives me the bird another calls me a cunt I truly believe the fuckers thought i was in the wrong I can understand why some form an unhealthy opinion re motorcyclists.

Were they riding those new Entitlement models?

... I believe they are available in 2-wheeled and 4-wheeled versions!

[old slider]

I wonder if any returning riders on here would be likely to admit if they have had a crash since retuning that if they had not stopped at all they would not have had it? I am in the MLC age group but have never stopped and from media stories it does appear the riders who have returned are the ones in my age group who have a greater number of crashes otherwise there would be media stories saying your chances of coming to grief are much higher over the age of 40 say irrespective of how long you have been riding for.

I think the middle aged onwards rider like yourself Cassina who has always ridden is the most at risk!!!.

statistic also show this in many facets of life, the same as Riding motorcycles, this age group (The apparently more experienced) who have hunted deer for many years are the same demographic that results in most of NZs hunting tragedies.


Maybe for this group its more about you thinking you are better or know it all, rather than those returning participants who are more likely to be cautious with their pursuits.

[Paulo]

always shits me when I see someone with their child pillion in shorts and no gloves and an ill fitting ancient open face helmet filtering through traffic. saw that today in Wellington. Kiddie must have been about 6.

[old slider]

always shits me when I see someone with their child pillion in shorts and no gloves and an ill fitting ancient open face helmet filtering through traffic. saw that today in Wellington. Kiddie must have been about 6.

100%

Must be living in a seaside suburb, because I see it everyday on all manner of motorized bikes, kids with either parents or older siblings often with 2 or more youngins hanging on as they make a fast run to their destinations , often zooming along a mixture of grass verges, footpaths and public roads as they make their way to various recreational areas, ie, the fishing spots along the river banks, river mouth and the multitude of accesses to the coastline.

I love seeing them being allowed to do this but the incidence of close calls, injuries and tragedies keep unfolding.

[Paulo]

100%

Must be living in a seaside suburb, because I see it everyday on all manner of motorized bikes, kids with either parents or older siblings often with 2 or more youngins hanging on as they make a fast run to their destinations , often zooming along a mixture of grass verges, footpaths and public roads as they make their way to various recreational areas, ie, the fishing spots along the river banks, river mouth and the multitude of accesses to the coastline.

I love seeing them being allowed to do this but the incidence of close calls, injuries and tragedies keep unfolding.

Yeah I'm not into wrapping kids in cotton wool as a rule ( I spent my childhood falling off bikes and getting hurt and doing dumb things ) but you have to wonder about some people judgement as parents, The other thing is seeing guys in full leather and race boots and gloves and their girls on the back in a party dress and sneakers

[Autech]

Funny moment today coming back from Christchurch (in the Falcon) i come up behind 4 guys on bikes we get to a passing lane..a fucking long one they overtake the 2 cars that moved to the left then suddenly nothing happens as they simply wont pull over into the left lane so fuck em went into the left lane myself and got passed them that way didnt see them again until i stopped at Winchester to stretch the legs,heard them coming though did seem ages before they actually got there and as they go passed one of em gives me the bird another calls me a cunt I truly believe the fuckers thought i was in the wrong I can understand why some form an unhealthy opinion re motorcyclists.

I actually know a lad who got *555 for doing this to another car, got summoned to court and lost his license solely based on their (old farts driving in passing lane) account of what he did. Didn't help he was a kiwi born Asian boyracer though I guess who'd already lost his license for being a tool.