Two bikes down near Akaroa 27/12 (fatality)

**Mully Clown** · 28th December 2008, 08:09

Looks like a modern red Bonneville took quite a large hit.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10549843
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/moto...minder-2430495

Roads sure were busy out there yesterday. Possibly a case of "sorry mate, didn't see you" by the sounds of it.

**dipshit** · 28th December 2008, 08:21

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/moto...minder-2430495

"Kirk says the best survival method is to learn and practice all you can about road riding."

Yet accidents like this are the result of poor judgments... not skills.

**portokiwi** · 28th December 2008, 08:23

My heart goes out to all their family and friends. This is a sad moment for all involved.
RIP to those that passed away.

Thats a fantastic ride too.

Its a good reminder for the rest of us.

**Conquiztador** · 28th December 2008, 08:34

My sincere Condolences to riders and their families.

Looked like a older model Bonnie, and did I see a GN there?

PLEASE stay safe and if in doubt DON"T DO IT!

**fizbin** · 28th December 2008, 08:41

Originally Posted by Naki Rat

Lead story on TV3 news was of Christmas road toll that this afternoon included a bike fatality in the Akaroa area. Condolences to families.

Following story regarding motorcycle accident rate and ACC claims up.... Here we go

Film footage of Akaroa accident coming up (after 6.20)

Condolences to all those involved from me and my family.
RIP brothers and sisters may your souls sing forever

**ducatilover** · 28th December 2008, 09:17

my condolences to all involved. thats a tragic thing to happen

**racerhead** · 28th December 2008, 09:22

RIP

Saddens me to think of the family's

Stay safe out there

**Woody2** · 28th December 2008, 09:53

Condolences to the families as well, unfortunately at times we all make mistakes whether riding the bike or driving a car, I guess if we all take a moment and think with a clarity before we act it wouldn't be a bad thing.

**Butch** · 28th December 2008, 10:16

OK, here we go... It was a Male and his wife riding a Triumph that overtook head on into 3 Japanese bikes...
Heres the thread...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4804409a11.html

**mashman** · 28th December 2008, 10:20

Whew, glad it's not my friends!!! sad for the families that have lost loved ones!!! RIP

**JMemonic** · 28th December 2008, 10:30

Sad to hear, shame to loose folks this way.

Lots I could say about this but not going to, not the place or time, others would do well to remember this.

**gammaguy** · 28th December 2008, 10:38

i live near where the crash was.i made a conscious decision yesterday NOT to ride,there were too many idiots on the road,on four and two wheels.(i know,they all came roaring past my place like always)

I get pissed off like everyone else being stuck behind campervans trucks etc.but experience has taught me to not overtake unless it is completely safe,with full visibility ahead.

like a few others on here,theres a lot more i could say,but i will leave it there.

My sincere condolences to all involved

**916Senna** · 28th December 2008, 10:40

This is not good news, A very good friend of mine was the innocent victim, his wife is in intensive care with internal and spinal inhuries, they were aboard the Suzuki Boulevard that was hit head on. His brother was in front and narrowly avoided the triumph rider......a very sad day with two young kids left without a father.

**BuellBunny** · 28th December 2008, 10:57

We wre riding on that road at that time and must hAVE JUST MISSED IT!!! It was VERY windy that day along that road and freaked us out as well. We actually were talking about how the wind can make passing and cornering very dangerous as you line up the corner and a big gust completely screws up your plans... freaky!!