Dickhead @ Kumeu Hot Rod show.

**silverado** · 23rd January 2007, 11:34

Sorry if repost..

Biker ploughs into three boys after 'idiotic' burnouts

An "irresponsible, idiotic" Harley Davidson rider rode his bike into a bar at a hot rod show and did wheelspins for 30 seconds before driving out and crashing into three young boys, police say.

Kumeu Sergeant Malcolm Wallace today hit out at the offender in the Saturday incident at the town's annual hot rod show.

He said the man rode his Harley into a pavilion being used as a bar.

"For more than 30 seconds the rider completed several burnouts inside the bar. Such was the degree of traction generated on the concrete floor that palls of putrid smoke rapidly filled the venue," Mr Wallace said.

"The rider then rode out the front entrance on one wheel and almost immediately lost control, injuring three boys aged eight to 10 years, who were among the crowd of over 200 assembled outside."

The three boys were taken to North Shore Hospital with abrasions but were later released.

"They were very lucky not to have suffered further serious injury," Mr Wallace said.

Mr Wallace said police quickly arrested the man after the incident, otherwise he may have faced a different sort of justice.

"The angry crowd were preparing to take assertive action and the scene could have become very nasty.

"This rider demonstrated extremely reckless, unacceptable behaviour. Those who witnessed the incident were appalled and horrified."

A 42-year-old Glen Eden, Auckland, man is to appear in Waitakere District Court on Thursday, charged with driving with excess breath alcohol, reckless driving charges, and substantial loss of traction - an offence carrying a maximum penalty of three months' jail, a $4500 fine and six month disqualification.

- NZ Herald

**Indiana_Jones** · 23rd January 2007, 11:38

Originally Posted by silverado

an offence carrying a maximum penalty of three months' jail, a $4500 fine and six month disqualification.

- NZ Herald

AKA, a slap on the wrist.

-Indy

**placidfemme** · 23rd January 2007, 11:40

Whats the bet that when the said burnouts and wheelies were taking place that the roar and cheering of the crowd was deafening...

*doesn't mean I condone it*

**Chisanga** · 23rd January 2007, 11:41

I hope the judge makes him sell his Harley and donate the money to the kids he injured. What a complete twat.

**Donor** · 23rd January 2007, 11:46

Originally Posted by Chisanga

I hope the judge makes him sell his Harley and donate the money to the kids he injured. What a complete twat.

Dude, he's from Glen Eden...

...the cops by now will have returned it to the address it was nicked from!

**ManDownUnder** · 23rd January 2007, 11:59

Drinking + driving = cock sucker.

EOS

**Postie** · 23rd January 2007, 12:09

I didn't know Harleys could pull wheel stands, maybe the rider was just really fat. !!!

**Drum** · 23rd January 2007, 12:09

If he had completed his trick without injuring anyone he would probably be remembered in years to come as a hard case kiwi larrikin.

*also doesn't mean I condone it.

**pervert** · 23rd January 2007, 12:17

Originally Posted by silverado

substantial loss of traction

No such offence as a "substantial loss of traction".

Sustained loss of traction exists though.

**Toaster** · 23rd January 2007, 12:23

Stupid jerk. I hear a bit of natural crowd justice was dealt out.

**Lord Derosso** · 23rd January 2007, 12:57

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/...ectid=10420480

Would have been a great stunt but as usual real life isn't like the movies and sounds like it was darn lucky no one got wasted or lynched as in his case.
The way this story has been retold is like something out of a Wild West story.

**Dodger** · 23rd January 2007, 13:00

ah, "Harley Davidson rider"

**BrianNZ** · 23rd January 2007, 13:21

Originally Posted by Lord Derosso

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/...ectid=10420480

Would have been a great stunt but as usual real life isn't like the movies and sounds like it was darn lucky no one got wasted or lynched as in his case.
The way this story has been retold is like something out of a Wild West story.

"On my Iron Horse I ride......"

I always find the amusing side to burnouts, especially in or near pubs. (Ask Dazza about the Whangamomona doorway burnout........or was it in the old school hall......or both?!) A pity children had to be involved in this story. I know my boys would have been crowding the door to get a look-see. You have to give the guy credit for getting the Harley up on one wheel in such a confined space.

Naughty ,naughty with a silent hurrah! Sod what non-riders think anyway, you will always be a target for them, no matter how nice and shiney you can make the motorcyclist 'image'.

**Eddieb** · 23rd January 2007, 15:21

From stuff.co.nz
http://www.stuff.co.nz/3937790a10.html

Biker ploughs into young boys after burnouts in bar

An "irresponsible, idiotic" Harley Davidson rider rode his bike into a bar at a hot rod show and did wheelspins for 30 seconds before driving out and crashing into three young boys, police say.

Kumeu Sergeant Malcolm Wallace today hit out at the offender in the Saturday incident at the town's annual hot rod show.

He said the man rode his Harley into a pavilion being used as a bar.

"For more than 30 seconds the rider completed several burnouts inside the bar," Mr Wallace said.

"The rider then rode out the front entrance on one wheel and almost immediately lost control, injuring three boys aged eight to 10 years, who were among the crowd of over 200 assembled outside."

The three boys were taken to North Shore Hospital with abrasions but were later released.

"They were very lucky not to have suffered further serious injury," Mr Wallace said.

Mr Wallace said police quickly arrested the man after the incident, otherwise he may have faced a different sort of justice.

"The angry crowd were preparing to take assertive action and the scene could have become very nasty.

"This rider demonstrated extremely reckless, unacceptable behaviour. Those who witnessed the incident were appalled and horrified."

A 42-year-old Glen Eden, Auckland, man is to appear in Waitakere District Court on Thursday, charged with driving with excess breath alcohol, reckless driving charges, and substantial loss of traction – an offence carrying a maximum penalty of three months' jail, a $4500 fine and six month disqualification.