So hypothetically, you find yourself being chased by a helicopter

**The Pastor** · 20th May 2011, 10:07

This is an interesting question, and one that needs serrious debate.

I have often wondered about this myself, as I do partake in the odd runner now and then. In my opinion I think it depends on the situation.

If the bike is registered to you, then you have a hard time.

If its stolen, then i'd try and get into a carparking building, like ateoa square, ditch the bike, then get onto queen street asap.

if you're out in the country, you probably have the best opertunity, as it would take at least 20mins from when the police start chasing to when a chopper could be in the air. If you cant out run a pig in 20mins, you shouldn't be doing runners.

I do like the airport idea, i think it has merit. if you could ditch the bike then jump in a taxi, you might be able to get away.

**jaffaonajappa** · 20th May 2011, 17:07

Gawd. Im blaming Hollywood....and James Bond.

**Camshaft** · 20th May 2011, 17:12

those things have mean heat sensors and people always go so far away where there the onli person around, hide and get caught. if its at the stage where theyve got the chopper out, ur in big shit. you gotta go somewhere very public and park the pike up thn blend into the crowd. ring the police and report the bike stolen.

**captain_andrey** · 20th May 2011, 17:49

I have actually thought about same question.

The conclusion I came up with is, if its your bike you are pretty much screwed, one read of your plate and you might as well give up.

The real fun is considering its not your bike. Here in Wellington I would surely go for the airport. Its in a perfect location to cut off the helicopter due to the large restricted airspace, and any cars on your tail. I would consider using the pedestrian only tunnel from Rongotai then gunning it to the covered car park. Dump all your gear, catch a cab, pray they dont have time to seal off everything.

Alternatively go through for Miramar, heli and cops will be stuck on the other side of the airport as you have just, effectively rode right though it. Dump your gear once you have cover from the heli and catch the bus back to the city.

The other interesting thing I considered is if I had time to prepare for such a scenario, say a bank heist. Keeping a van at the airport car park, riding into the back and driving out

I think the key to getting away on a bike in wellington is knowing the area well especially the pedestrian only paths.

**Scouse** · 20th May 2011, 17:59

Originally Posted by Maha

Remember this day Steve?

Yer that was me wasn't it

**Scouse** · 20th May 2011, 18:04

Originally Posted by White trash

My R1 does 298kph mate. And if I needed extra pace, I'd just tuck into my mate Kerry's slipstream!

250kts is way faster than 298kph you fookin cheese nob

**Oblivion** · 20th May 2011, 18:13

Originally Posted by Scouse

250kts is way faster than 298kph you fookin cheese nob

The new helichoppers that the Airforce got have a top speed of 154 knots.(285kmph) So even if you do go 298kmph, I dont see you getting away in an awful hurry.

**Hopeful Bastard** · 20th May 2011, 18:59

Or you could try this...

http://www.bebo.com/c/video?FlashBoxId=3575278752

Watch right to the end hahaa. Dont need a Bebo account to watch.

**Ricardo S** · 20th May 2011, 19:10

Originally Posted by captain_andrey

I have actually thought about same question.

The conclusion I came up with is, if its your bike you are pretty much screwed, one read of your plate and you might as well give up.

The real fun is considering its not your bike. Here in Wellington I would surely go for the airport. Its in a perfect location to cut off the helicopter due to the large restricted airspace, and any cars on your tail. I would consider using the pedestrian only tunnel from Rongotai then gunning it to the covered car park. Dump all your gear, catch a cab, pray they dont have time to seal off everything.

Alternatively go through for Miramar, heli and cops will be stuck on the other side of the airport as you have just, effectively rode right though it. Dump your gear once you have cover from the heli and catch the bus back to the city.

The other interesting thing I considered is if I had time to prepare for such a scenario, say a bank heist. Keeping a van at the airport car park, riding into the back and driving out

I think the key to getting away on a bike in wellington is knowing the area well especially the pedestrian only paths.

you did thought it through huh? what's next bank or jewelery? lol

**Ender EnZed** · 20th May 2011, 19:28

Originally Posted by captain_andrey

I have actually thought about same question.

The conclusion I came up with is, if its your bike you are pretty much screwed, one read of your plate and you might as well give up.

The real fun is considering its not your bike. Here in Wellington I would surely go for the airport. Its in a perfect location to cut off the helicopter due to the large restricted airspace, and any cars on your tail. I would consider using the pedestrian only tunnel from Rongotai then gunning it to the covered car park. Dump all your gear, catch a cab, pray they dont have time to seal off everything.

Alternatively go through for Miramar, heli and cops will be stuck on the other side of the airport as you have just, effectively rode right though it. Dump your gear once you have cover from the heli and catch the bus back to the city.

The other interesting thing I considered is if I had time to prepare for such a scenario, say a bank heist. Keeping a van at the airport car park, riding into the back and driving out

I think the key to getting away on a bike in wellington is knowing the area well especially the pedestrian only paths.

And then move to Sweden? I see you have this well planned.

**1billyboy** · 20th May 2011, 19:40

Originally Posted by slofox

Some time waaaaay back in the mid fifties, one of these things flew over our school - at a height that didn't seem, at the time, to be much more than in that footage although I bet it was. The sound as I recall it was similar too. Although it didn't suddenly roll it all on as it passed over.

Heard later that it crashed on landing when it got back home...

Cool aeroplane.

I to saw it when it came over our school

**Ricardo S** · 20th May 2011, 19:45

Originally Posted by Ender EnZed

And then move to Sweden? I see you have this well planned.

mmm Swedish girls

**captain_andrey** · 20th May 2011, 20:02

Originally Posted by Ricardo S

mmm Swedish girls

Can confirm they are as advertised.

**racefactory** · 21st May 2011, 22:19

You will fucking know about it when the EAGLE is called in. However the only way out of this situation is to make some ground fast and before eagle tracks down on you, take a detour off the side of the road into some bush out of sight and lay the bike down. Come back to get it another night.