Riders down all OK. Video (Dec 2011)

**_Shrek_** · 22nd December 2011, 07:12

Originally Posted by munster

Having been on rides before with this camera man, I can assure you he is no danger. His presence (and that of other supporting camera crew) is well briefed to all riders before hand.

so what happened then? & you can't blame the road

**willytheekid** · 22nd December 2011, 07:35

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

so what happened then? & you can't blame the road

Apparently it was ALL due to sportbikes...sportbikes!...sportbikes!!

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ps...can the OP's NZTA friend get our roads fix as well? (just the ones that have had multiple fatalities would be nice

...or do they only do that for Auckland roads...or when there mates ask?)

**pc220** · 22nd December 2011, 07:50

Originally Posted by willytheekid

Apparently it was ALL due to sportbikes...sportbikes!...sportbikes!!

...

ps...can the OP's NZTA friend get our roads fix as well? (just the ones that have had multiple fatalities would be nice

...or do they only do that for Auckland roads...or when there mates ask?)

ah ha I get it now. The first one binned because he wasnt on a sports bike when he hit a gay bannana, the second because he was on a sports bike(if a Bandit qualifies as a sportsbike), and the third binned trying the dodge those that had binned their shoulda been on a sportsbike bike and sports bike. So it would seem the third bike is well justified blaming sportsbikes for his bin. I conclude that sports bikes are totally at fault and no blame should whatsoever should rest with the individual riders.

PT

**Paul in NZ** · 22nd December 2011, 07:52

Originally Posted by pc220

ah ha I get it now. The first one binned because he wasnt on a sports bike, the second because he was on a sports bike(if a Bandit qualifies as a sportsbike), and the third binned trying the dodge those that had binned their shoulda been on a sportsbike bike and sports bike. So it would seem the third bike is well justified blaming sportsbikes for his bin. I conclude that sports bikes are totally at fault and no blame should whatsoever should rest with the individual riders.

PT

You forgot to factor in the gay banana

**nodrog:Me** · 22nd December 2011, 07:52

Originally Posted by Grantman_

"Unlikely" doesn't cut it Mr. Perfect. You weren't there, but seeing as you are so certain you would have aced this scenario, which you are speculating about because you didn't see or experience it, I guess we can take your word for it.

There is nothing unusually different about that piece of road, compared to every other piece of road that is not designated as a motorway.

The riders failed all by themselves.

And yes, I was there.

**munster** · 22nd December 2011, 07:52

Originally Posted by _Shrek_

so what happened then? & you can't blame the road

No idea, I wasn't on this ride and am not going to speculate. I can only comment on previous rides that have had no issues.

He says himself, he wasn't there & didn't see it, he got there after the fact. Not sure how his camera work can be a causative factor if he didn't turn up till after the crash.

**pc220** · 22nd December 2011, 07:58

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

You forgot to factor in the gay banana

Very true , fixed that.

**Elvis** · 22nd December 2011, 10:12

Firstly, I was not there at the accident at all. I am not posting this to receive a whole lot of abuse or fame, just the facts.

It is human nature when you fuck up, you either learn and take the blame or blame someone else!
Just all remember that we don't go out on the road to have an accident, but we can take measures that can tip the balance in our favour. I have been riding NZ roads for over 40 years, and have come across some pretty shocking roads. When you ride it is dangerours, I as much as anyone know this from a serious bike accident which I can still feel after 30 years.

All you guys out there, remember this,

"If I arse up and come off, I was the one who put the bike there in the first place". I have also come off in conditions like this, It was my fault for not riding to the conditions and no one else to blame.

I feel for the riders that have come off, it is not nice to see another brother hurt, on his pride and joy smashed up.

Please everyone, stop this shit from happening again, and learn from it, and be man enough to not lay any blame.

NO ONE IS RIGHT OR WRONG, JUST A BIT MORE CAREFULL

**Paul in NZ** · 22nd December 2011, 10:55

Originally Posted by Elvis

Firstly, I was not there at the accident at all. I am not posting this to receive a whole lot of abuse or fame, just the facts.

It is human nature when you fuck up, to either learn and take the blame or blame someone else!
Just all remember that we don't go out on the road to have an accident, but we can take measures that can tip the balance in our favour. I have been riding NZ roads for over 40 years, and have come across some pretty shocking roads. When you ride it is dangerours, I as much as anyone know this from a serious bike accident which I can still feel after 30 years.

All you guys out there, remember this,

"If I arse up and come off, I was the one who put the bike there in the first place". I have also come off in conditions like this, It was my fault for not riding to the conditions and no one else to blame.

I feel for the riders that have come off, it is not nice to see another brother hurt, on his pride and joy smashed up.

Please everyone, stop this shit from happening again, and learn from it, and be man enough to not lay any blame.

NO ONE IS RIGHT OR WRONG, JUST A BIT MORE CAREFULL

Elvis is in da house.....

Good post....

**Spearfish** · 22nd December 2011, 10:58

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Elvis is in da house.....

Good post....

Yeah, I thought so to.

**Top Cat** · 22nd December 2011, 11:30

Amen to that....well said Elvis.

**FJRider** · 22nd December 2011, 11:54

Originally Posted by Katman

It will be interesting to see how the tv programme that the camera was there for portrays the event.

We can do without the bad press.

The rescue programme seldom would say more than multiple motorcycle accident ... and give Nick Smith another pat on the back ... for the well justified levy increases. His case seems well proved ...

SCU on the other hand ... but this one wont rate as a "serious" accident. A few broken bones ... a little lost blood, a few bent cruisers and a bent sports bike. Wait ... this COULD be serious ...

**Kiwifire72** · 22nd December 2011, 11:59

Of the Mangatangi Volunteer Fire Brigade, St John's Ambulance and West Pac Rescue Helicopter Trust that I know personally for their assistance at this accident.
I was not part of the ride but after viewing video I knew that all those injured were in safe and capable hands.
Accidents happen I know I have been too hundreds in that same area in my 21 yrs in the Fire service.
Heal well and fast to those who were injured

**jasonu** · 22nd December 2011, 14:26

Originally Posted by nosebleed

Yawn.
I think you'll find Mangatawhiri is in the Waikato, so what thats got to do with Auckland will need clarification.

And while you're on your "xenophobic" rant, remind us all which island with a population base equivalent to the North Shore has needed $1.7b of taxpayer money to bail out a Madoffian finance company, bled the EQC dry - requiring a levy increase on ALL homeowners, has required the govt. to guarantee at least one insurance co. and now needs further bailing (pun maybe intended) because of flooding in the upper regions.

People in glass houses and all that.

HAHAHAHA Best response I have seen for a long time!