How far would you drive to help a KBer in need?

**McDuck** · 3rd May 2008, 13:22

IE with a broken bike from a bin or mechanical failure, how far would you go with a trailer/cage or ute/cage to go get them/help them get going etc?

**Disco Dan** · 3rd May 2008, 13:26

Cant put a number on the distance - depends who really.

Someone I know very well and a good friend - would not really matter where they are!

Anyone else? Well I guess since there are so many KB'ers I would limit myself to north shore. But really depends on the specific circumstances.

**MIXONE** · 3rd May 2008, 13:27

It would depend on 3 things to me.
1.Who it was.
2.How much petrol in my car(it's a tad thirsty)
3.How much money in my pocket(to pay for said petrol)
Otherwise hey I'm always up for a roadtrip.
Distance wouldn't come into it.

**McDuck** · 3rd May 2008, 13:32

I guess for a random person under about 100kms but if it is for sombody i know and trust (and i have money for gass) i would go as far as needed.

**Subike** · 3rd May 2008, 13:33

what he said ^
depends upon person, location, available funds,
unfortunatly, the reality of help in this situation is not clearcut , will you wont you.
Because of my location, I would be of more assistance as a secure location for a damaged bike to be store for collection from an incident with say 100k north, to say 50k west of here.
A subjective question, with no real solid answers,

**crash harry** · 3rd May 2008, 13:43

Dunno about a kb'er - I don't actually know all that many kb'ers personally, but for my mates - as far as I need to go. That goes for whatever is wrong, broken down bike or otherwise.

For a random kb'er that I didn't really know but who needed help - well, if it's not too far or if it sounds like a good ride to get there, why the hell not. If I've got time etc.

**tri boy** · 3rd May 2008, 14:21

Distance is relative to need, and relationship. Too hard to put a km base on it.

**DEATH_INC.** · 3rd May 2008, 15:18

I've gone halfway down 22 to pick up some broken KB bikes.....but as above, time/place/person/fuel etc....

**oldrider** · 3rd May 2008, 15:19

Originally Posted by tri boy

Distance is relative to need, and relationship. Too hard to put a km base on it.

As above, situation ethics would apply, every time is different.

John.

**YellowDog** · 3rd May 2008, 15:24

Originally Posted by Disco Dan

Cant put a number on the distance - depends who really.

Someone I know very well and a good friend - would not really matter where they are!

Anyone else? Well I guess since there are so many KB'ers I would limit myself to north shore. But really depends on the specific circumstances.

Yes, it does depend who it is needing the help and whether a closer option would be more practical for both parties.