New Bike - License Suspended!

**NSR-Dan** · 17th July 2006, 21:00

Originally Posted by swanny

I don't expect sympathy when I knowingly speed.

And if anyone says they need to hit over 140 kmp/h to pass safely is full of shit, look at all the 250 rides or 150 riders who can pass easily without going over 120 - 130.

Unless your name is markauckland

**Leong** · 17th July 2006, 21:10

Originally Posted by swanny

And if anyone says they need to hit over 140 kmp/h to pass safely is full of shit, look at all the 250 rides or 150 riders who can pass easily without going over 120 - 130.

Not that I said that, but in third gear on even a 600 let alone a thou, at nowhere near full throttle 140+km/h comes up way faster that you dare imagine if you've only ridden a 250cc bike.... (like my VTR250)

**limbimtimwim** · 17th July 2006, 21:13

Originally Posted by Leong

Not that I said that, but in third gear on even a 600 let alone a thou, at nowhere near full throttle 140+km/h comes up way faster that you dare imagine if you've only ridden a 250cc bike.... (like my VTR250)

Try it in first.

**Leong** · 17th July 2006, 21:14

Originally Posted by Kawagreen

Bummer dude, my guess if I had been their it would of been me or you. So on a good note (for me) thanks.

It was still a great day despite how it ended.... you should have come along!! So were you in a cage in Maraetai Saturday then.... we didn't see you!

Originally Posted by Brett

Shoulda come out to Kaiaua with me, woulda nailed me on the straights, but we could have had fun in the twisties...southeast is where is is at gentlemen.

Yeah sometime after 13 August!! The twisties are so much more fun on this bike.... really have to limit myself to these and go on mainly 250 rides!!

**The_Dover** · 17th July 2006, 21:14

Try it whilst high on crack.

**Leong** · 17th July 2006, 21:15

Originally Posted by limbimtimwim

Try it in first.

Our driveway's not long enough!

**limbimtimwim** · 17th July 2006, 21:24

Originally Posted by The_Dover

Try it whilst high on crack.

We all like crack.

**Toast** · 17th July 2006, 21:40

Originally Posted by swanny

I don't mean to sound like a CUNT but why do people speed and expect sympathy from a cop who also rides? If you speed you should accept responsibility for your actions - do a runner or pull over and take it like a lady!

The only times I have been given sympathy from a cop were for stupid things, such as L plate and carrying a pillion.

I don't expect sympathy when I knowingly speed.

And if anyone says they need to hit over 140 kmp/h to pass safely is full of shit, look at all the 250 rides or 150 riders who can pass easily without going over 120 - 130.

Some peoples' definition of stupid things extends to doing 200kph down a deserted highway with risk factors (parked cars, pedestrians, lack of visibility, road condition, etc.) at zero...hence some sympathy expected...but hey, no tears here...

I'd much rather pass at 140 and be done with 300m of clear road in front of me than do it at 110, and be by the car's front wheel as some wanker in a Subaru (or on a sportsbike) comes around the corner at 200 and gives me a second to react and a second to get the fuck outta the way...kinda logical really, the wrong side of the road is a bit mroe dangerous.

Al · 17th July 2006, 22:06

Bummer for the 28 days suspension and for the $$$$!
Had a plesant ride home from my first day at work today, 102 km and it took me less than 40 minutes.... The irony is that in Auckland I was 35km from work and it was at least a 45 minute commute, sometimes an hour and a half in rush hour traffic!

Take care out there

Al

**sAsLEX** · 17th July 2006, 22:25

Originally Posted by Toast

...kinda logical really, the wrong side of the road is a bit mroe dangerous.

you must be on crack ! you know its more dangerous to speed than travel at 100 in the wrong lane! You indoctrination is wearing off a new series of adds will be out soon to retrain you!

**justsomeguy** · 17th July 2006, 22:39

Originally Posted by swanny

And if anyone says they need to hit over 140 kmp/h to pass safely is full of shit, look at all the 250 rides or 150 riders who can pass easily without going over 120 - 130.

You ever ridden a big bike??

$2.XX on one of the modern inline 600's or 750 feels like 120 on my 2fiddy.

You have to physically look at your speedo to realise how fast you're going and the acceleration is so smooth the speed can easily creep up on you.

It's very easy to get tricked.
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Sorry to hear what happened Leong however if you still feel like two wheels go see Grahaeme at Bike Barn on Botany road - he did another KB'er and me an unbelievable deal on some high quality mountain bikes.

**The_Dover** · 17th July 2006, 22:43

What are you saying JSG?

Are you trying to imply that swampy's handbag is neither smooth nor capable of creeping past warp speed in the blink of a sparrows fart?

It's the korean GSXR don't you know.

**SlowHand** · 17th July 2006, 22:44

Originally Posted by swanny

I don't mean to sound like a CUNT but why do people speed and expect sympathy from a cop who also rides? If you speed you should accept responsibility for your actions - do a runner or pull over and take it like a lady!

The only times I have been given sympathy from a cop were for stupid things, such as L plate and carrying a pillion.

I don't expect sympathy when I knowingly speed.

And if anyone says they need to hit over 140 kmp/h to pass safely is full of shit, look at all the 250 rides or 150 riders who can pass easily without going over 120 - 130.

Uhhhh, so you dont knowingly carry a pillion on an L plate? or ride without licence?

And tough luck leong. I had my poo-chewing grin as I dawdled past..

**N4CR** · 17th July 2006, 22:45

Originally Posted by swanny

And if anyone says they need to hit over 140 kmp/h to pass safely is full of shit, look at all the 250 rides or 150 riders who can pass easily without going over 120 - 130.

On our Il4 250's its still quite easy and yes I'd rather pass at a higher speed than not sit around all day. Obviously SH1 towards dargaville isn't he best place for that.....

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

You ever ridden a big bike??

$2.XX on one of the modern inline 600's or 750 feels like 120 on my 2fiddy.

You have to physically look at your speedo to realise how fast you're going and the acceleration is so smooth the speed can easily creep up on you.

It's very easy to get tricked.

What he said, it's stupid how smooth they are :|

**justsomeguy** · 17th July 2006, 22:52

Originally Posted by The_Dover

What are you saying JSG?

Are you trying to imply that swampy's handbag is neither smooth nor capable of creeping past warp speed in the blink of a sparrows fart?

It's the korean GSXR don't you know.

Woteverdover you know what I mean.

Swanny's bike is his pride and joy, good on him for supporting it and trying to defend it no matter what.