Mike, are you Mikey?

[Genie]

Ok all the Mad Mike haters, I have tracked him down and asked him to post in here for you all so he can tell you HIS philosophy

Will be on here later today....

I tell ya, getting his details out of the TVNZ editor was like pulling teeth but, I have come through and now the real discussion can finally begin....

Oh yeah and Gordie can roll up to the line at Pahiatua.... if he can find the dot on the map and doesn't blink............

;-)

Really, how interesting that shall be? I'm sure he will have many insightful comments to make regarding what a twat he was for going on National TV and spouting off he is going to stick it to ACC by not registering his bike and causing most of NZ to think we're all dumb fucks waiting to be skittled off!

I'm not sure he can say anything that will change my opinion ... if you can't afford to ride a bike then sell it, you don't deserve to be on the road!


And that is my opinion, I await Mike's!

[The Lone Rider]

Really, how interesting that shall be? I'm sure he will have many insightful comments to make regarding what a twat he was for going on National TV and spouting off he is going to stick it to ACC by not registering his bike and causing most of NZ to think we're all dumb fucks waiting to be skittled off!

Given the little media coverage, or voicing of opinion other than from people on motorcycles when the levies first went up... I'd put it out there "most of NZ" didn't care. And probably doesn't now.

I find it interesting the number of people saying Mike "you don't speak for motorcyclists/bikers" or "you've put a bad image on all of us!".

Who are you to say he doesn't speak for anyone but yourself, or how we all should collectively be portrayed.

Where's Knuckles when you need him. At least he spent less time on KB complaining about who's doing what, and more time passing out flyers, organizing protests, and getting on the front page of the papers (and on tv multiple times).

[Katman]

Where's Knuckles when you need him.

I don't think Knuckles's choice of fluffy kittens as his avatar did him any favours.

[The Lone Rider]

I don't think Knuckles's choice of fluffy kittens as his avatar did him any favours.

Ah... you must be confused. He had a german helmet, and then (and now) his brother in laws harley for an avatar.

[Katman]

Ah... you must be confused.

I don't think so.

I have the memory of an elephant.

[Big Dave]

Ok all the Mad Mike haters, I have tracked him down and asked him to post in here for you all so he can tell you HIS philosophy

Oh - I'd love to stay around for it, but I'm picking lint out of my belly button this evening.

[scumdog]

Oh - I'd love to stay around for it, but I'm picking lint out of my belly button this evening.

Strewth, BD, ya like living life on the edge eh!!

[_Shrek_]

Mike is Mikey

disguising himself as a motorcyclist idiot, from days gone by

[mike-mikey]

For whoever cares and those who've tried to judge me:-

The reason why it all started.

Although it's been interesting to see your opinions you just aren't coming from the same place as me. I'm not mad, or bad. I'm a tradesman who's been working for 20+ years. I pay tax just like you, I have three cars and two motorcycles, a family and a normal life just like you. I don't shirk my responsibilities. My vehicles are maintained to WOF standard and get WOFs. But I don't believe in the ACC tax. And I despise that the money we pay for road tax gets syphoned off for other matters.

My bike was unregistered and the policeman took the number plate off me. I couldn't ride with no plate so I made my own.

When I was pulled up on a speeding ticket I was informed I could also be fin3ed for unauthorised plate - this gave me idea that a more realistic plate would work. So I went to sign place and had a good one made for me.

Had another made with bike model number as a wall hanging.

Everyone has their opinion - and they are entitled to them. This is just mine. I'm not a criminal or bad person - I'm just another guy just like you. It's just another tax and one I don't believe in - and they put the price up just because they COULD. And because I don't believe it's right I can't in good conscience support it. It's just the way I am.

Call it a conscientious objection to an unreasonable tax but its nothing to do with being a pussy.

The reason no-one's heard of me before is because I don't get pulled over. I'm legal in all other respects; I don't have demerits. I blend into the traffic because I ride respectful of other users.

Call me what you will - I ride my ride and I don't care what you call me. So to the haters - fuck you, but I say it with a smile. To the ones who support my stand. Thanks for the support - respect.

[StoneY]

Mike is Mikey

disguising himself as a motorcyclist idiot, from days gone by

Ummmmm......


No

[pritch]

Ummm, welcome to KB. I feel like we've met before but that's only because I saw you on TV and have waded through this thread...

[_Shrek_]

Ummmmm......


No

aye agree with you, but my post had the affect i wanted cheers

[oldrider]

For whoever cares and those who've tried to judge me:-

Ok Mike, I accept and respect you in that you did it your way out of frustration and with honourable intention!

With due respect, action also commands reaction, responsibility and accountability!

Unfortunately I believe you inadvertently played into the hands of the enemy! (Nick Smith and ACC)

You unwittingly gave the TV program the opportunity to present you as a typical irresponsible loser biker that "they" must protect the rest of the motoring world from at all costs!

Majority people that I have heard comment or have spoken to have expressed this reaction!

I saw it that way myself.

IMHO you gave the Government and their agencies (Police) very good excuse to crack down on and carry out concentrated random roadside checks on every motorcyclist in the country to stamp out dangerous behaviour like you threatened!

If you think that sounds far fetched, I suggest that you have no comprehension of the number of freedoms that have been taken away from the general public in this country since WW2.

Freedoms have been eroded and taxations have been increased by politicians and PC do gooders that disguise themselves as our political representatives in duplicitous Governments, just like the ones you were trying to draw attention to on TV!

Never mind, I accept your intentions were valid and at least you did try to "do" something and I have to respect you for that!

To have tried and failed is probably better than to have never tried at all!

Better luck next time!

[avgas]

Mike is awesome.

and no I haven't read this thread.

Beer?

[nodrog:Me]

For whoever cares and those who've tried to judge me:-

The reason why it all started.

Although it's been interesting to see your opinions you just aren't coming from the same place as me. I'm not mad, or bad. I'm a tradesman who's been working for 20+ years. I pay tax just like you, I have three cars and two motorcycles, a family and a normal life just like you. I don't shirk my responsibilities. My vehicles are maintained to WOF standard and get WOFs. But I don't believe in the ACC tax. And I despise that the money we pay for road tax gets syphoned off for other matters.

My bike was unregistered and the policeman took the number plate off me. I couldn't ride with no plate so I made my own.

When I was pulled up on a speeding ticket I was informed I could also be fin3ed for unauthorised plate - this gave me idea that a more realistic plate would work. So I went to sign place and had a good one made for me.

Had another made with bike model number as a wall hanging.

Everyone has their opinion - and they are entitled to them. This is just mine. I'm not a criminal or bad person - I'm just another guy just like you. It's just another tax and one I don't believe in - and they put the price up just because they COULD. And because I don't believe it's right I can't in good conscience support it. It's just the way I am.

Call it a conscientious objection to an unreasonable tax but its nothing to do with being a pussy.

The reason no-one's heard of me before is because I don't get pulled over. I'm legal in all other respects; I don't have demerits. I blend into the traffic because I ride respectful of other users.

Call me what you will - I ride my ride and I don't care what you call me. So to the haters - fuck you, but I say it with a smile. To the ones who support my stand. Thanks for the support - respect.

StoneY said you were a raceist