Christchurch bikers

**knuckles24** · 31st October 2009, 14:58

that would be right, i saw the the cop car sitting just under the bridge so he must of got him there

**sammcj** · 31st October 2009, 16:46

some photos.

**dangerous** · 31st October 2009, 17:14

Originally Posted by robo555

Not sure what the exact story is, but from what I saw, the bike who got pulled over on the motorway missed the exit to tram street, rode on to the grass in the middle of the motorway, then somehow tried to merge back into traffic.

No... he cut across the grass as did a red sports bike (he went up and blocked the traffic on Tram Rd the guy pulled was stopping the traffic on the M/W the cop rounded him up and pushed him aside... the prick could have done the blocking himself, we are only talking about one lane.

FWIW, and believe me Im a picky basterd... all n all every one was well behavied, couldnt believe a few tho like the twat on a Triumph well leathered up but had his daughter with skin showing from shorts to boots... the girl was about 10... and its a ACC protest. and a HD passing on double yellows.

**knuckles24** · 31st October 2009, 17:14

does Christchurch and Timaru not get a mention on the news, tv1 and tv3 didn't even show us, what a waste of time doing an interview.

**dangerous** · 31st October 2009, 17:17

Originally Posted by knuckles24

does Christchurch and Timaru not get a mention on the news, tv1 and tv3 didn't even show us, what a waste of time doing an interview.

what ya expect... ya see them kids that rolled their van over a bridge "ohhh they were such nice people wouldent hurt a fly" they drove pissed on the wrong side of the road... FFS

its only 6:16 might be on after the weather LOL

**KelvinAng** · 31st October 2009, 18:01

There was a one-line mention about riders doing the same in Christchurch and Timaru... but as long as it gets the message across it's a job well done. Cheers guys!

**Molly** · 31st October 2009, 18:37

At first I thought the turn-out was going to be pathetic. In the end it was bloody impressive. Bike got hotter than hell on the crawl into town. Had to forget my manners for the last bit.

Surprised to see people riding in sneakers (obviously no idea how bloody painful foot injuries can be) or with ill-equipped pillion passengers (not a good advert for responsible riders).

Lots of people watching and seemingly enjoying the bikes passing by. One bloke on a red Honda cruiser insisted on sitting in the right lane holding up traffic but besides that bloke I didn't see anybody doing anything to piss off motorists.

**Silage** · 31st October 2009, 18:49

Well done Knuckles for all you did for this. Did anyone do a head count of those on the ride? Just hope that it encourages more in Wellington to think twice. And I was quite surprised that Clayton Cosgrove made some sense.

Found a few KBers in the crowd at the Peg or in town but there were obviously a stack more. Hope for a good turnout at the KB rally - 11-13 December at Kopara.

**knuckles24** · 31st October 2009, 18:54

saw an article and it said there was about 300 bikers but i think there was more then that, it was a bloody good sight to see

**JMemonic** · 31st October 2009, 19:01

Looks like you guys had a great turn out, mention is made of the lack of gear but that's one of those things you see all the time at every run. Perhaps ACC's payout would be less if more gear was mandatory.

**sammcj** · 31st October 2009, 19:04

Originally Posted by JMemonic

Perhaps ACC's payout would be less if more gear was mandatory.

Very good point.
Any decent way we can suggest this to someone of status?

**dangerous** · 31st October 2009, 19:13

Originally Posted by sammcj2000

Very good point.
Any decent way we can suggest this to someone of status?

wont happen, all you will get is the PC 'its a free world' we can do what we want shit...
yes I believe if ya wear shorts on a bike then acc should not cover ya, why should they when others dress correct.
HD riders amaze me with there fingerless and open face lids, shit those that again dress beter have to pay for there face off and replacment fingers... BUT thats there right and there choice.
yet another reason for personal insurance and shove the ACC

**Silage** · 31st October 2009, 19:22

Here

Radio NZ article here

**knuckles24** · 31st October 2009, 19:22

it was on another post

**Molly** · 31st October 2009, 19:27

Extrapolate that argument Dangerous and my concern is that we'll all be wearing bright orange bibs. All that's ever needed is common sense. Can't believe it's in such short supply.

Anyway, 300 bikes eh! Mine (black single seat Harley Springer) was the nicest... ;-)