Beginners' guide to runners

[White trash]

That's right MB, your post didn't say any of that. Every other "runner" post you've made DID imply it.

There's two types of people. Those that "talk" and those that "do". I've a sneaking suspicion that you're more of the former as you make such a song and dance about it on a public forum. Guess what. You're not "faceless" on the internet. Almost every Wellington KBer knows exactly who you are and a lot know where you live. If you really were responsible for baiting cops even a fraction of how often you say you do, they wouldn't have to look too far to find you.

Bikes are a funny thing. You'll meet the wickedest people riding bikes but for some reason, you'll also meet more than your fair share of shit talkers.

There's a big bloke wearing Spidi leathers riding an 05 ZX10 that hangs around at the top of the 'Tukas that you'd probably be able to swap stories with for hours. You guys should get together.

[NC]

There's a big bloke wearing Spidi leathers riding an 05 ZX10 that hangs around at the top of the 'Tukas that you'd probably be able to swap stories with for hours. You guys should get together.

I think they are already best mates

[petesmeats]

Ok, I'm sorry. I guess I need to be more specific for those out there who didn't have a good education and can't read too well. Can they please point out the section of my post that says:
a) I'm the fastest rider on the planet
b) Runners are cool
c) Let's all go do runners

I Had a mate once who was the fastest rider on the planet.
He also thought that it was cool to 'outwit' the 5-0
He did decide to do runners.

He has no liscence any more.
Has crashed 3 or 4 times and has pretty nasty scars to show for it.

His first infringement saw him with $1200 to pay. He got community service where he worked for a motorbike shop doing what he loves most... Working on bikes.

This set the tone for the rest of his motorcycling career.

He once ran from a pursuing cop in a town setting travelling at 2.5X the speed limit (on a slow 250cc bike) and got caught... Then let off with a warning.
Police need to be consistent. This episode confirmed for him that he could get away with anything.


He eventually got caught and charged for numerous other crazy things. He was Arrested while at work. Had to pay $500 To be let out of prison and is now paying off $1500ish at $50p/w.

Not to mention the other aspects that his foolish actions (all before he turned 18) caused...

- Never ever will he ever ever get an insurance company that will take him... unless he pays them with gold (by the Kilo)

- He has lifelong scars (and contrary to popular belief, Chicks dont dig knees and elbows covered with huge nasty scars).

- He probably still thinks that he is superman.

- He definately thinks that he is cool for doing all these things.

- He doesnt have a liscence so cant travel for work (as a travelling salesman)


It makes me sad to think that one day, my mate and people like him will be smeared on the road/car/wall. All for the sake of a good story to tell his mates or to try and make him feel like he doesnt have a small penis.

Be careful out there guys.... Noone likes hearing about crashes where people were being stupid. This reflects badly on us as a community.

Ride safe all.

[cowpoos]

There's a big bloke wearing Spidi leathers riding an 05 ZX10 that hangs around at the top of the 'Tukas that you'd probably be able to swap stories with for hours. You guys should get together.

he's got the 06 zx10r now I believe....

[The_Dover]

he's got the 06 zx10r now I believe....

must be a wanker then..

[madboy]

So those black helicopters circling my pad really are for me then? Dammit... time to renew my prescription.

[bugjuice]

so reading most of this, my bike probably isn't the best tool for the job?
bein in a mag n all..?

so, who wants to come riding with me now?!

[kickingzebra]

so reading most of this, my bike probably isn't the best tool for the job?
bein in a mag n all..?

so, who wants to come riding with me now?!

I'll come for a ride with you... see if we can get pulled up for doing half the legal speed limit!! and then failing to stop, at quarter the legal speed limit!!

[madboy]

so reading most of this, my bike probably isn't the best tool for the job?
bein in a mag n all..?

so, who wants to come riding with me now?!

I don't mind riding with you - does the term "sacrificial lamb" mean anything to you?

Oh it's so easy today... bite you f***ers bite!!

[pritch]

I'm too old for this stuff now, but I did enjoy the post.

The only thing that I can't entirely agree with is that the approach taken is relatively intellectual in nature. In my experience, from many years ago when "I was young and dumb, and staying at home with mum" (to quote Jamie oliver), the decision to run, or not to run, was pretty much made before conscious thoughts intruded.

As the author of the book "Chickenhawk" explained, he named the book thus because one time when the stuff hit the fan they reacted like chickens, the next time they reacted like hawks.

This is the normal "fight or flight" mechanism. One time when you hear the siren you pull up and sit there with your heart pounding. The next time you've maybe whacked it down two gears and grabbed a handful of throttle. Only after that then do the mental processes kick in and by then the decision has pretty much been made.

[Swoop]

Nice post Madboy, it certainly makes you think about the consequences of doing any runner.

If the police did their job of "protecting and serving the community" instead of being puppets of uncle helens treasurer, then the respect they would duly deserve would prevent runners from happening in the first place. Riders (& cagers?) would be less inclined to run and place themselves and others in danger.

The police are doing the jobs that their bosses tell them to do. Their boss is the gubbinment.
The politicians are their to enact the wishes of their bosses - the population.
US

We all need to make an appointment with our local MP, and have a heart-to-heart with that person - because he or she is YOUR representative, and traffic laws need working on...

[rant mode - off]

[Deano]

Oh it's so easy today... bite you f***ers bite!!

Nice troll.

Would have been an informative post but the message boy has no credibility.

Didn't see anything in the post about baiting the cops first ? Changed your MO ?

[Str8 Jacket]

Oh it's so easy today... bite you f***ers bite!!

You do realise that being a try hard doesn't make you cool though, dont you?...

[scumdog]

Nice post Madboy, it certainly makes you think about the consequences of doing any runner.

If the police did their job of "protecting and serving the community" instead of being puppets of uncle helens treasurer, then the respect they would duly deserve would prevent runners from happening in the first place. Riders (& cagers?) would be less inclined to run and place themselves and others in danger.
[rant mode - off]

In the words of The Castle; "Tell 'im he's dreamin"

The slack-jawed playstation set would do a runner regardless - why do you think they try it in a 1983 323 Mazda? because they can 'out-horsepower' and 'outdrive the 05?
No, it's just cause they've seen too many DVDs and played to much PS2 to cope with the REAL world (you know, the one where people have to work, the one where people REALLY die -can't press RESET and have another go)
and they certainly have no concept of consequences.
RANT over here too.

[Swoop]

The slack-jawed playstation set would do a runner regardless - why do you think they try it in a 1983 323 Mazda? because they can 'out-horsepower' and 'outdrive the 05?
No, it's just cause they've seen too many DVDs and played to much PS2 to cope with the REAL world (you know, the one where people have to work, the one where people REALLY die -can't press RESET and have another go)
and they certainly have no concept of consequences.

Hehe!!

I love watching the emptyheads playing those games. Giggle every time a cage simply bounces off a wall and just keeps going!!
The overdraft generation.....