Are KB rides now Gang Related?

[Jantar]

There is an interesting letter in the Dispatch Rider section of the latest Bike Rider Magazine. It concerns a group of 12 riders on Harleys, from the Otaki area. All riders are in the late 40s or 50s. Initially one of the riders was pulled over for speeding. He was asked what gang he was with, given a warning and sent on his way with the rest of the group at their steady speed of 100 kmh. The cop followed the group, then another cop joined in, then another. Finally there were 8 cop cars and a Bike cop when the entire group was pulled over for a rego and warrant check. Again they were asked about this Ulysses gang that they were all members of.

But the real kicker came whaen they were told that they constituted an "Unlawfull Assembly". Thats right, more than three people constitute an Unlawful asembly. So if you and your mate want to go for a ride, thats Ok, but add a another couple and its illegal.

I know this law is rarely invoked. It was used during the 1951 dockyard strikes, and again in 1971 against three Otago University Students (one is now a KBer ), but I haven't heard of it being used since.

So for future KB rides, if you are expecting more than 3 riders, make sure you go to the nearest police station and get a permit to meet.

[Sketchy_Racer]

well thats complete and utter BULLSHIT.

Cops can go shove it up their arse pipe....

[eliot-ness]

In the early 1970s Gideon Tait, the police comissioner at that time, used the new "unlawful assembly law" to arrest large numbers of bikies. His mission was to get bikies off the road. Don't think it's been used since but it's still on the books

[sunhuntin]

what a load of bulldust! if they were going the speed limit, not riding in a dangerous manner or causing trouble, wtf is the problem? fucking cops...there was more than 3 of them, so does that same "law" count for them??

[Jantar]

what a load of bulldust! if they were going the speed limit, not riding in a dangerous manner or causing trouble, wtf is the problem? ...??

I think the problem was that they were all Ulysses members. You know: Grow Old Disgracefully.

[Mr. Peanut]

OoooOooh a word on a piece of paper, *tremble*

[sunhuntin]

I think the problem was that they were all Ulysses members. You know: Grow Old Disgracefully.

last time i rode with a group, there was a ulysses guy there....he overtook me, and then at the end had a go at me about my riding...he had a huge bike that took up way too much road, and he didnt allow me sufficient slowing/braking room. total jerk. due to that, i wont ride with that group on the off chance hell show up. actually, the whole club here are pathetic and think they are above everyone...even people older than them who also ride.
but the ulysses in question, ive likely never met, so can only assume their only "crime" is riding harleys in formation.

[Jantar]

Duno about Dispatch Rider though, never heard about it?.

Dispatch Rider is the Letters to the Editor section of the mag. The letter in question was written by one of the riders.

[Motu]

Yeah,we used to have that in the '70's,we weren't allowed to ride in big groups.Never really got pulled over for it,but they used to pull us over a lot,try and break us up.Lots of hassling,questions,bike and licence check - it was just part of life,part of the game.....we egged them on to get them riled up.Ok when you are in your late teens early '20's - dunno about in my '50's.

[2much]

Haha thats classic!

Actually, I know of a certain KB member who has been banned from riding with Ulysses for life! lol

And I'm sure he was real cut up about it

His choice if he wants to own up

[Meanie]

What a croc of shit

That law needs a review

[vs04]

last time i rode with a group, there was a ulysses guy there....he overtook me, and then at the end had a go at me about my riding...he had a huge bike that took up way too much road, and he didnt allow me sufficient slowing/braking room. total jerk. due to that, i wont ride with that group on the off chance hell show up. actually, the whole club here are pathetic and think they are above everyone...even people older than them who also ride.
but the ulysses in question, ive likely never met, so can only assume their only "crime" is riding harleys in formation.

Hi sunhuntin.That sounds like the ride to ohakea museum last month.If so i know of the guy in question,dont worry about him,it dose,nt take much to get him upset as my wife and i found out.I,ll pm you and let you know what happened if you like,quite funny.

[kevie]

last time i rode with a group, there was a ulysses guy there....he overtook me, and then at the end had a go at me about my riding...he had a huge bike that took up way too much road, and he didnt allow me sufficient slowing/braking room. total jerk. due to that, i wont ride with that group on the off chance hell show up. actually, the whole club here are pathetic and think they are above everyone...even people older than them who also ride.
but the ulysses in question, ive likely never met, so can only assume their only "crime" is riding harleys in formation.

I know a few Wanganui Ulysses members and they,re good guys, you find in all groups they have a few that give the group bad names with varying personalities, standards and habits.
I personally also wont join Ulysses... only cos I been told im not wanted in it LMAO thats fine with me, I joined an alternate group that im happy in

[Ixion]

last time i rode with a group, there was a ulysses guy there....he overtook me, and then at the end had a go at me about my riding...he had a huge bike that took up way too much road, and he didnt allow me sufficient slowing/braking room. total jerk. due to that, i wont ride with that group on the off chance hell show up. actually, the whole club here are pathetic and think they are above everyone...even people older than them who also ride.
but the ulysses in question, ive likely never met, so can only assume their only "crime" is riding harleys in formation.

Sort of reason I don't belong to Ulysses. Suspect they wouldn't have me anyway though, the "grow old disgracefully" thing is actually just a wank methinks.

[WINJA]

ulyses , first they were getting hassled by gangs and now their getting hassled by the pigs , looks like no one likes try hard look alike gang members