Beginners' guide to runners

[The_Dover]

Ok, who's driving then?

And if we are doing a runner on a guzzi then I hope the damned thing has been serviced recently (ie last night). Dont wanna break down in front of the pigs.

[Paul in NZ]

Ok, who's driving then?

And if we are doing a runner on a guzzi then I hope the damned thing has been serviced recently (ie last night). Dont wanna break down in front of the pigs.

Yeah! Them Guzzis are useless for doing runners on.. (I have have had to run alongside mine a few times)

Far better to speed away like mad, unleashing all the GSXR's mighty BHP because you never know. They may NOT be looking for you 300 metres out in a paddock. Just don't leave any black marks on the road, keep it upright so you don't make too big a hole in the fence and you might get away with it. ;-) (actually on one ride a guy on an MV did just that. 330m plus, flat on his back, out of it! Sheesh)

On the other hand, those nice police people might just call the ambulance for you on their radio so carry a flare to catch their attention.

Paul N

[bungbung]

Ok, who's driving then?

And if we are doing a runner on a guzzi then I hope the damned thing has been serviced recently (ie last night). Dont wanna break down in front of the pigs.

But when you do, it'll be in style: -

choose any three of the following: oil, smoke, flames, crunching noises, whining noises, tears

[Paul in NZ]

But when you do, it'll be in style: -

choose any three of the following: oil, smoke, flames, crunching noises, whining noises, tears

Right! Thats you on the list as well!

Mind you! A super cool guzzi doing a runner would be very italian! tear off the rear vision mirrors and chuck them at the Policia

[The_Dover]

Well, the cops did ask where the bike was!!

"What bike?" I said. "I just, erm, fell over"

"No, of course I always go jogging in full leathers"

"Why? Because it burns more calories of course"

and there was no hole in the fence, I believe it cleared it.

[Paul in NZ]

and there was no hole in the fence, I believe it cleared it.

Hmm! A clear round? Well done!

[Motu]

I haven't even read the thread,let alone the first post - I kinda figured what might happen and thought I'd come along to sift through the wreckage.

Guys who do runners are of a certain mentality.And I am always remindered of a guy I knew who did a runner 30 yrs ago or more.He lost the bike on a corner and went down a bank,then he set off on foot and lost the Cops,they were useless even back then.A day or two later he does a drive by of the scene and sees his bike parked up on the road.A quick check of the area shows it's all clear and he gets on his bike to ride off.Then a voice behind him says - ''ah,we were wondering who owned this bike''.

I don't think runners have changed much over the years....

[MD]

If there are any KB members left who have not yet posted either a positive or negative view to this thread - no sitting on the fence, please do so now before it runs off. Like Whitetrash said, it's great to have a thread that's atleast sparked some interest for a change. Been getting a bit boring lately.

[Storm]

Sorry to be less than foaming at the mouth, but heres my 2p

We are all big enough and ugly enough to make our own decisions. Be it sneaking a sly 115km on a straight stretch (and make no mistake, just because you think its safe, it still 15kmh over the limit) or running no plate, or stunting it up large.
This is a free and open forum,just as it is a free country, therefore you can say and do what you please. You all know whats going to happen if you get it wrong - on your head be it. It might be public condemnation on here or it might be the "5-0" , or the tall bony chap in the black robe with his agricultural implement.

[Skyryder]

If there are any KB members left who have not yet posted either a positive or negative view to this thread - no sitting on the fence, please do so now before it runs off. Like Whitetrash said, it's great to have a thread that's atleast sparked some interest for a change. Been getting a bit boring lately.

Right on. Went to post similar sentements last night and back peddled to see who started the post as I could not remember. My post just vanished and could not get it back. Good thread all, no matter what side of the fence you're riding on.

Skyryder

[eliot-ness]

If there are any KB members left who have not yet posted either a positive or negative view to this thread - no sitting on the fence, please do so now before it runs off. Like Whitetrash said, it's great to have a thread that's atleast sparked some interest for a change. Been getting a bit boring lately.

I've read all the posts in this thread. Pro's Anti's and even one from a guy who made his decision without bothering to read the thread starter. My first reaction after reading a couple of lines was 'another load of self serving bullshit' but I persevered and read the whole thing. Personally I see nothing there that would induce anyone to do a runner. On the contrary, it gives a dire warning of the consequences. In view of some of the extreme posts i began to think that Madboys reputation may have preceded him. What, for instance, would the reaction have been if the same thread starter had been posted by someone like Ixion, Oldrider. or one of the other more respected riders. Would it have been read as a dire warning or a workshop manual on doing runners. I've seen far worse threads.

[mstriumph]

Well, the cops did ask where the bike was!!

"What bike?" I said. "I just, erm, fell over"

"No, of course I always go jogging in full leathers"

"Why? Because it burns more calories of course"

and there was no hole in the fence, I believe it cleared it.

[onearmedbandit]

Isn't it compararable to say posting a thread called "Beginners quide to making P", acknowledging it's illegal to make or have in your possession P, highlighting why you shouldn't make or use P, but then posting the recepie?

I'm too have been on the wrong side of the law, but I wouldn't go telling everyone about it, or giving hints on how to be better at it.



WT, I thought the last couple of GR's were horribly set-up, convient camera positions and all. But is it all a setup, ie including the police chases in traffic? I'm not doubting your claim (ever wondered why companies like 'Suzuki' would appear as sponsers for an illegal activicty) but you seem pretty certain so was wondering if you had some firm proof.

[Squeak the Rat]

I’ve seen too many dead bikers in my time. One more is too many.

Well written reply. Thanks for the perspective from the "other side".

I'm with OneArmedBandit, if I was doing something illegal I'd keep very hush. The last thing I'd wan't to do was to bring attention to myself or my friends, or encourage others to do similar. The post may not have meant to be encouraging to others, but some people pick up on ideas like this because it's put into the front of their mind.

2c inserted.

[iwilde]

A "how to" thread like this may just sway an unstable or inexpericienced rider to do a runner. I don't care if someone does a runner and kill or maim themselves, but I've a big problem with some idiot with a huge addrenalin rush loosing it and hurting an inocent person. That person may be my daughter? Your brother or sister? The riders that are capable of doing runners are going to do them anyway, why incorrage the inexpericienced or mentaly insane to be cool, just like you!