Motorcycle crashes: four top causes.

**mattian** · 26th October 2009, 18:28

I found this video on youtube. apologies if its a re-post.

Its a news item from the UK but, I think these common causes of why motorcyclists crash are also applicable to us in NZ.

If you have any other scenarios that haven't been covered perhaps you could share it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJBjU...c-HM-fresh+div

**dipshit** · 26th October 2009, 20:16

They could always run a TV campaign... "Look out for 'shit for brains' motorcyclists"

Another common factor it appears, are riders stopping off at the pubs for a few cold ones while on their rides. I think it was 25% of motorcycle crashes in NZ - the rider had alcohol in their system.

(edit; i just looked it up... it is 23%)

**Virago** · 26th October 2009, 21:13

Originally Posted by dipshit

They could always run a TV campaign... "Look out for 'shit for brains' motorcyclists"...

Originally Posted by dipshit

...The trouble is a lot of motorcyclists have shit for brains.

Originally Posted by dipshit

Like i said... a lot of motorcyclists have shit for brains.

Originally Posted by dipshit

A lot of motorcyclists have shit for brains.

Originally Posted by dipshit

A lot of motorcyclists have shit for brains.

Originally Posted by dipshit

A lot of motorcyclists have shit for brains.

Originally Posted by dipshit

...just proves that your average motorcyclist is as dumb as fuck.

Originally Posted by dipshit

...Are all motorcyclists as thick as pig shit..???

Perhaps we could have a whip-round to buy you a new record? This one seems to be broken...

**dipshit** · 26th October 2009, 21:33

Originally Posted by Virago

Perhaps we could have a whip-round to buy you a new record? This one seems to be broken...

If the shoe fits...

**R6_kid:Me** · 26th October 2009, 21:36

Originally Posted by dipshit

If the shoe fits...

Then Dipshit is Cinderella... don't be late home!!!

**McJim** · 26th October 2009, 21:40

This is important. It's how I was raised in terms of road use and is why I experience culture shock on a regular basis when dealing with New Zealand road users.

UK logic. Bigger vehicles look out for the smaller vehicles.

NZ Logic....look out for yourself.

I look out for bicycles and pedestrians. Most others think they are the only ones entitled to a piece of road.

**terbang** · 26th October 2009, 21:40

Originally Posted by Virago

Perhaps we could have a whip-round to buy you a new record? This one seems to be broken...

Hah, when you look at it that way, he's a constructive one isn't he...

**Marmoot** · 27th October 2009, 09:16

At which time I'd like to point out it has been proven scientifically that repeated trolling does NOT make your penis any larger, longer or harder.

Also, any illusionary feeling is non lasting.

**smoky** · 27th October 2009, 09:39

Originally Posted by dipshit

"Look out for 'shit for brains' motorcyclists"

Don't tar us with the same brush as yourself

**R-Soul** · 27th October 2009, 17:02

Originally Posted by dipshit

They could always run a TV campaign... "Look out for 'shit for brains' motorcyclists"

Another common factor it appears, are riders stopping off at the pubs for a few cold ones while on their rides. I think it was 25% of motorcycle crashes in NZ - the rider had alcohol in their system.

(edit; i just looked it up... it is 23%)

Although its difficult to argue the numbers....

The ACC website kicked up that alcohol, drugs or speed was involved in 50% of bike accidents (although to be fair they did not mention if this would be called an alcohol related "bike accident" if the car driver was drunk and he wrote off a bike).

And about 39% of crashes with ONLY a bike was because of the rider losing control. ALL BY HIMSELF. and probably hitting barriers, trees etc. This despite having regular track days availableto them.

I'll say it again for Dipshit - bike riders have shit for brains. Its like they say in that AC/DC song "Hey stupid- you ain't living in a video".

The only way to cut it down is to make ACC levies higher on a sliding scale for people with alcohol or speeding offences (for both cars and bikes). And have a zero limit for alcohol on bikes. Somebody had to say - its just dumb having ANY alcohol and then getting onto a 180 hp machine full of false bravado, bad judgment and slow thinking. Like riding it sober is not enough of a risk.

This would have the additional benefit of maybe decreasing the injuries, and not just making us pay more for them. And us responsible ones, who dont ride anywhere close to the limits during everyday commuting, would be able to continue to afford our daily transport....

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 27th October 2009, 17:13

Originally Posted by R Sole

And have a zero limit for alcohol on bikes

Why just bikes... personally zero alcohol limit for all vehicles...

**The Stranger:Me** · 27th October 2009, 17:29

Originally Posted by R Sole

And about 39% of crashes with ONLY a bike was because of the rider losing control. ALL BY HIMSELF. and probably hitting barriers, trees etc. This despite having regular track days availableto them.

I'll say it again for Dipshit - bike riders have shit for brains.

Proof positve that you at least have shit for brains, ergo some riders do have shit for brains

What percentage of bike only crashes were you expecting would be rider losing control?

YOU FUCKEN STUPID IDIOT!

**mud boy** · 27th October 2009, 17:52

damn

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 27th October 2009, 18:07

Hey Mattian, have you thought of sending the youtube clip to ACC/ Nikc Smith as a suggestion of what the ACC money should be spent on (prevention rather than payouts)?

Your thread seems to have been hijacked by people who like saying dipshit.

**mattian** · 28th October 2009, 20:33

Originally Posted by wild_weston

Hey Mattian, have you thought of sending the youtube clip to ACC/ Nikc Smith as a suggestion of what the ACC money should be spent on (prevention rather than payouts)?

Your thread seems to have been hijacked by people who like saying dipshit.

Thankyou for making a constructive contribution to the discussion ! its a bloody good idea.
Won't hold my breath waiting for a reply though.