Sickened by H-D group riders' actions on Sunday

**SS90** · 31st July 2009, 07:06

Originally Posted by Flip

Not at all. The cops are looking for a Duke that was involved not a HD. See http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=104462

Yea, I read that thread today, and was a little confused, as to if this was the same incident or not!

From what I read, there is little in the way of evidence (one witness says bunch of Harleys, which (the presence of a group of Harleys) is backed up by an "after the fact" independent witness, where as another witness says it was a red Ducati 900...... who is right?), so the chances of someone being charged is slim (or maybe none)

My opinion has absolutely no effect (thankfully), but my somewhat cynical approach to things like this goes as such.

The witness (person involved in rear ending the "victims" car,) has every reason in the world to (attempt) to find a scapegoat, and as such, her memories maybe a little "unreliable".

While co-incidence is no proof of guilt (phew!) and, I assure you I am totally impartial to this, to me, it does seem A HUGE CO-INCIDENCE that
A) the driver of the Subaru said it was "a group of Harleys"
and
B) A group of Harleys left just before the first group on the scene.

Fortunately, NZ is a democratic country, and evidence is needed, BUT, if the guys/girls in question are indeed not guilty, then they should come forward and tell their story to the cops. Despite what some people with have you think, they aren't "Stazzi", and no-one is getting shot.

I am guessing it would be unwise to ride a red motorcycle (of any brand) down that way about now.

Using a basic pattern of events scenario, from what has been posted here

........ Using two witness descriptions.........

, A group of Harleys left the Peg, passed a Ducati 900, and the Rider of the Ducati tried so hard to catch the Harleys and pass them back, he ran a Subaru off the road.............

Sounds like an episode of the "twilight Zone" to me...........

**Dooly** · 31st July 2009, 07:40

I got a red Ducati, it was me.

**Finn** · 31st July 2009, 08:45

Originally Posted by kiwi cowboy

you wanna watch out finn dangerousbastard has been known to take things international

I think he'd have enough difficultly taking it to Rotorua.

**The Pastor** · 31st July 2009, 09:04

bikes behaving badly on the road in a group ride?

WHAAAAAAAAAT????????

**The Stranger:Me** · 31st July 2009, 09:14

Originally Posted by SS90

Over the years I found the cops really forgiving about speeding on a bike, but every single cop involved in this incident (THERE WILL BE A FEW) are going to make every motorcyclists life HELL from now on.

ALL TOGETHER NOW......... THANKS GUYS!

Get over it. Think yourself lucky you don't live in Hazard county.

**Elysium** · 31st July 2009, 10:10

Harely riders are mean grumpy bastards who think waving is for gay sport bike riders...............bastards.

**SilverGrin** · 31st July 2009, 10:29

Originally Posted by dangerous

dont be worried about it.. this is a forum, what else did you expect, all have a right to post their thoughts.

Well that's all I was doing, making a couple of observations and copped some pretty intense and unfriendly flak for it.

Meh, KB can do without my opinion anyway I 'spose.

**Finn** · 31st July 2009, 10:45

Originally Posted by Elysium

Harely riders are mean grumpy bastards who think waving is for gay sport bike riders...............bastards.

Well after all, we're all patched members of gangs. What did you expect?

**MadDuck** · 31st July 2009, 12:07

Originally Posted by Flip

The cops are looking for a Duke that was involved not a HD.

Originally Posted by Flip

The cops are looking for "Motorcyclist was on a red bike with large fairing on the front (Jean is in the opinion that it was a 900 Ducati) with the rider wearing a red and white helmet."

Sportsbike or HD lets hope they can find the person so they can give their version of events.....

I mean to say a Duc being overtaken by a bunch of Harleys - wtf?

Originally Posted by dangerous

.... this is a forum, what else did you expect, all have a right to post their thoughts.

Well you would think so wouldnt you. Pity there are also a lot of closed minded (sometimes nasty) posters on here. Although it does make for a great nights entertainment

**crazyhorse** · 31st July 2009, 12:38

Unfortunately some riders are arrogant and ignorant. I helped a fallen rider at Christmas, and his mate just continued on to his home. He happily arrived at the scene with the guys wife after I managed to phone her to inform her of his condition.

Let me tell you, he had more than an earful from me - what kind of mate leaves you 5 km from home stuck under a bush, and doesn't even come back looking to see where you might be - but goes home, and casually puts his bike in the shed and changes out of his riding gear, and comes back after the wife phones him for help

**AllanB** · 31st July 2009, 16:49

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

what kind of mate leaves you 5 km from home stuck under a bush, and doesn't even come back looking to see where you might be - but goes home, and casually puts his bike in the shed and changes out of his riding gear, and comes back after the wife phones him for help

Doh!!!!

Obviously the wife was seriously HOT and he enjoyed sitting next to her in the car. Otherwise he would have stayed home.

**SilverGrin** · 31st July 2009, 16:58

Originally Posted by crazyhorse

Unfortunately some riders are arrogant and ignorant. I helped a fallen rider at Christmas, and his mate just continued on to his home. He happily arrived at the scene with the guys wife after I managed to phone her to inform her of his condition.

Let me tell you, he had more than an earful from me - what kind of mate leaves you 5 km from home stuck under a bush, and doesn't even come back looking to see where you might be - but goes home, and casually puts his bike in the shed and changes out of his riding gear, and comes back after the wife phones him for help

I bet that was a bloody Harley rider. Start a thread on it.

**Owl** · 31st July 2009, 17:27

Originally Posted by Elysium

Harely riders are mean grumpy bastards who think waving is for gay sport bike riders...............bastards.

I don't ride a Harley and I don't wave to you either

**CookMySock** · 31st July 2009, 18:24

Originally Posted by PrincessBandit

Put it this way, would you feel the same if it happened to one of your family?

No. Things that don't happen to my family don't affect us. I don't pick up others' problems or else I'd suffocate with the load of the world on me.

Hunting someone down and crucifying them does nothing. I will shutup now, I have said my piece.

Steve