Biker down, Christchurch?

**schrodingers cat** · 4th July 2010, 13:44

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

I never ride up the hills in winter. The roads are wet and with the gravel, it's too dangerous.

It must be a generational thing - wanting to be a crazy skidder/scratcher without any skills.

The road is never a constant the therein lies the pleasure. Knowing when to pull and when to push.

**SMOKEU** · 4th July 2010, 14:01

Originally Posted by schrodingers cat

It must be a generational thing - wanting to be a crazy skidder/scratcher without any skills.

The road is never a constant the therein lies the pleasure. Knowing when to pull and when to push.

In summer I do push my bike pretty hard up "the hills", because I can reasonably assume that the road conditions will be dry, and free of gravel. Unfortunately, the roads up the hills around Christchurch never really dry out over winter, and with the grit that is on the roads, I have to ride with extreme caution.

**schrodingers cat** · 4th July 2010, 14:21

Thats right. Common sense dictate you do so. However uncertain road conditions exist in summer, autumn and spring. You're missing out a lot of riding because of fear

**quickbuck** · 4th July 2010, 14:38

Fear... or, lack of confidence?
Oh, and last time I looked a new Oil Filter was cheaper than a bottle of whisky... and they last a lot longer.

**SMOKEU** · 4th July 2010, 15:16

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Fear... or, lack of confidence?
Oh, and last time I looked a new Oil Filter was cheaper than a bottle of whisky... and they last a lot longer.

Lack of confidence most likely. As for the whisky, I don't buy it, I distill it myself.

**Hitcher** · 4th July 2010, 17:43

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

Who was the biker who fucked them self up real bad and ended up in hospital with serious injuries after binning a motor X bike on a public road in Christchurch tonight?

Please read the site rules relating to discussion of accidents/biker down threads http://bit.ly/cu3fqj

**quickbuck** · 4th July 2010, 18:30

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

Lack of confidence most likely. As for the whisky, I don't buy it, I distill it myself.

Okay,
may I suggest you read a few books, and put some of the words into practice. You will enjoy motorcycling much more if you are relaxed.
As for the distilled whisky, that may well relax you, but I don't condone consuming before riding.... Well, not without a long sleep in between.

**SMOKEU** · 4th July 2010, 20:34

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Okay,
may I suggest you read a few books, and put some of the words into practice. You will enjoy motorcycling much more if you are relaxed.
As for the distilled whisky, that may well relax you, but I don't condone consuming before riding.... Well, not without a long sleep in between.

I definately need to do some track days, and get more confidence especially with heavy braking. I enjoy getting really pissed and riding dirt bikes, but not on a public road.

**SMOKEU** · 4th July 2010, 20:35

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Please read the site rules relating to discussion of accidents/biker down threads http://bit.ly/cu3fqj

There are many other biker down threads on this site. I did not mention the name of the victim, the victims family, or the location of the accident. I don't see what the problem is.