Accident on SH2 Wellington (10 January)

[Pwalo]

Anyone coming into Wellington from the Hutt might experience a wee bit of a hold up.

Coming the other way I saw what looked like a GN250 prone on the ground. This was about a k from the Ngauranga turn off. No idea what had happened as I was travelling (at a strict 100k) in the other direction in the rain, but the rider was upright by the median barrier so hopefully they're just a bit sore.

Be careful out there today guys. The roads are a bit greasy, and there seems to be diesel spilt all over the place.

[apteryx_haasti]

I must have missed that - got into work at about 7.30 and all was fine then. Hope the rider's OK.

There seemed to be heaps more diesel around today than last time it was wet...

[riffer]

Yeah, I stopped and talked to the feller. He's unhurt, just embarrased and a few bruises. He's wearing all the right gear. Guy in his late 40s.

He says he was riding normally, lost concentration, and when he looked forward again, everyone in front of him had stopped.

Panic braked, and the bike went down. Original GN250 tyres on the bike.

Be careful out there guys, especially if you're not using European rubber on your bike.

[riffer]

Another thing - the corner of Cable Street where it turns into Kent Terrace is VERY SLIPPERY. Watch out, especially if you need to brake.

[apteryx_haasti]

Yeah - those factory GN tires are pretty slippery. I've had a coupla interesting moments on them in the wet too.

Glad to hear the rider's ok. Thanks, riffer.

[Dodger]

Must have missed this,
I arrived at work around 7:50am.

It is a tad moist out there today isn't it.
and another thing, who was the bright spark that thought it would be a good idea to place all the metal manhole covers on corners around Wellington?

[elle-f]

thanks for the report guys - i am thinking of heading into welly on the bike tomorrow so lets hope the weather improves and i will be alert! else i will be on the train

[Pwalo]

Thanks Riffer.

I think I came along just after the guy had gone down. Could see that he was wearing decent gear and looked ok, but not much you can do going the other way.

[Insanity_rules]

Be careful out there guys, especially if you're not using European rubber on your bike.

When I drove past that The Ginny was upright in the safety lane and there was a herd of traffic patrol cars with lights blazin ripping up the lane. Bike didn't look too damaged so thought the biker couldn't have been too serious.

I also get the feeling you split past me in the traffic riffer, were you on a Red RF900? If so I was the blue Late model Mitsi Galant with a wanker plate in the right lane who moved right over for you.

Agreed fully about your view on euro tyres.

[riffer]

I also get the feeling you split past me in the traffic riffer, were you on a Red RF900? If so I was the blue Late model Mitsi Galant with a wanker plate in the right lane who moved right over for you.

Yup, thats me. Thanks for moving over.

[Fatjim]

I hope he doesn't do this again. Took the cage to work this morning because I thought the traffic was going to be light, almost late for work, because of the hold up.

[Drum]

Glad the guy is Ok. Sure was wet out there this morning, and I forgot to change to the clear visor.

p.s. to Dodger re: manhole covers - Manhole covers are placed at changes in direction of the sewer and stormwater pipes - guess where these changes of direction occur! Gotta keep your eyes peeled aye!

[Matt]

I hope he doesn't do this again. Took the cage to work this morning because I thought the traffic was going to be light, almost late for work, because of the hold up.

Haha - me too - traffic has been so light this week, that I took the cage and was late too - must be the biking god telling me not to be a wuss when it rains

At least the biker was ok!

Matt

[riffer]

I hope he doesn't do this again. Took the cage to work this morning because I thought the traffic was going to be light, almost late for work, because of the hold up.

Serves you right ya wuss.

[PuppetMaster]

When I drove past that The Ginny was upright in the safety lane and there was a herd of traffic patrol cars with lights blazin ripping up the lane.

Same. Wasnt even sure if the GN had been in the accident or had just stopped to help.
I almost was a 2nd accident coming around that blind bend at Petone. The traffic had stopped and I hadnt