Another death (Waihi, 17 December)

[RC1]

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[Ixion]

I tried that once in a 272 V8(Customline) engined CA Bedford van once - we still hit the pole.

Y' had the wrong gear, y' twit. Shoulda been in reverse.

[Scorpygirl]

RIP fellow bikers. Condolences to family and friends.

[marty]

sounds like a bit of over population on the roads lets hope the govt dont over react, be carefull out there guys.

have you ever been anywhere in the world that actually has a population? LA? New York? Bangkok? Paris? London?

[Big Dan]

RIP RIders Sad time of year

KBers Out of respect for the fallen riders i think we should maybe use another thread for farm bike brakes etc

To all that have lost loved ones lately try have a good christmas

Take care all and ride safe all
Big Dan

[James Deuce]

Respect? Since when has KB shown respect to dead motorcyclists and their families? Or even injured ones?

[RT527]

The law will be in full force very soon me thinks. 33 is a high number for any piece of road.

The problem with that road is not the speed its the twisties combined with in experience from both 4 and 2 wheel vehicles (Im not saying thats the cause of this accident) I will not be suprise if they drop the speed limit to 80 through there

The Section of road that the Accident happened on was already in the 80 kmph speed restricted area, the Car lost control at high speed and slid sideways into the path of the M/cycle....that is all I can determine from the painted marks on the road so far...I know people in the Waihi Fire brigade and Ambulance and this was a particularly nasty accident.

The driver was arrested and charged at the scene. restricted licence, and a range of other infringements.


The Motorcyclist was from the maramarua area and was in his 30`s ....RIP .

[Meanie]

The Section of road that the Accident happened on was already in the 80 kmph speed restricted area, the Car lost control at high speed and slid sideways into the path of the M/cycle....that is all I can determine from the painted marks on the road so far...I know people in the Waihi Fire brigade and Ambulance and this was a particularly nasty accident.

The driver was arrested and charged at the scene. restricted licence, and a range of other infringements.


The Motorcyclist was from the maramarua area and was in his 30`s ....RIP .

FFS when are people going to take a little more responsability when they drive thier bloody cars I am sickened with the amount of deaths lately on NZ roads involving an out of control cage. I am sorry if this is disrespectful for the fallen riders, its not meant that way but i am very worried for my Wife and children, especialy now my wife has started to come on the back of my bike. I realy dont want to leave my children orphans

[Big Dan]

Respect? Since when has KB shown respect to dead motorcyclists and their families? Or even injured ones?

maybe it should

[RT527]

It could be that the Motorcyclist was going quite quick also....the impact on the vehicle was huge.....that aside, if the car hadn't of been in his way things would have been fine and dandy.

[NUTBAR]

33 is a high number for any piece of road.

I will not be suprise if they drop the speed limit to 80 through there

is this guy for real?

[ital916]

RIP rider. Wishes to their family and loved ones.

[tri boy]

Respect? Since when has KB shown respect to dead motorcyclists and their families? Or even injured ones?

At each and every funeral, and hospital visit we have attended.
Surprised at your provocative comment in such a thread to be honest.

[Genestho]

Man thats sad, was driving back from the Coromandel yesterday enjoying the bikes on the roads, wound my window down to hear a couple of twins that were following me at a respectful distance on the Tairua Hill to Whangamata dont expect to hear that sound again up close, I hope it wasnt any of the bikes that passed us as we ambled our way home.
RIP.Ride On...

[Little Miss Trouble]

Condolences to the families.


Names have been released to the media, also of note, they are blaming the suzuki for being on the wrong side, not the car...