TV1 - Close Up @ 7.00pm - Returning riders causing accidents (20 March)

[Maha]

The dude they were talking about has not been riding all his life, thats just stupid! He has more than likely been riding for a good portion of his life at best.

The Busa (in my opinion) was not the problem/cause of his death, did everyone miss the part where they spoke about the diesel on the road?

[nivram]

the government owned tvnz were told to run that "beat up" on motorcyclists so the can justify raising the acc levies on our registration. just wait and see

I love conspiracy theories

[CookMySock]

Hehe, I missed the program. We ate fish and chips and played loud rock music and drank grog. It was awesome. I didn't read all this thread either. Is my life better or worse because of this? LOL.

Was this next bit part of the thread, or just your sig? Anyway, I'll bite ;

As long as we tolerate the idea that its OK for others to restrict our freedoms because "its not safe" we risk losing the stuff we enjoy.

That is what they want you to think. The bottom line is more like, your freedoms are not restricted at all, and you can safely ignore their antics and go about your legal and peaceful business. Or you can respond to them and play their game by their rules, and get engaged in their game. Or not.. Be careful what you believe - everything is not what it seems.

Steve

[piston broke]

The Hayabusa is pretty tame so long as the revs are kept below 4 -5k. Size and power does not relate directly to risk.

I am a BAB - and returned to a 1000cc bike 2+ years ago - in hindsight I should have started with a smaller bike where I would have more easily regained bike control skills.

contra,what.
oh yeah,diction

[davereid]

The bottom line is more like, your freedoms are not restricted at all, and you can safely ignore their antics and go about your legal and peaceful business. Or you can respond to them and play their game by their rules, and get engaged in their game. Or not.. Be careful what you believe - everything is not what it seems.
Steve

haha... couldn't agree with you less...

What they actually say is
"We won't ban what your doing.. we just need you to get a licence to do it"
"We just need to make it a bit harder to get a licence, cos its still dangerous"
"We really will leave you alone as soon as you wear a helmet"
"We really need compulsory insurance"
"Time for headlights on all the time"
"Why won't you wear a pink jacket - people CANT SEE YOU"
"Only a dangerous rider would object to 5 yearly licence re-tests"
"Every one has to wear government approved protected gear"
"Really, they are just a leisure vehicle - what about a special application to get one, with like a good reason to own clause like on a gun licence"

[Naki Rat]

Wasn't it Hone Harawira? And they made it sound as though Gareth Morgan rides a Harley, ha ha ha.

Gareth's bike for riding in NZ is a Harley. It was a decision of practicality and sponsorship that saw him run with BMW for the expeditions. It's all in his book Silk Riders.

[Ocean1]

couldn't agree with you less...

davereid must try harder.





+1

[Naki Rat]

I agree with the majority of what was said.

Pity Paul Henry (Wankstain Extraordinaire) had to turn the last half of the segment into a wankfest.

Agreed. The first segment was pretty well balanced but between the always opinionated and totally ignorant Paul Henry and the "it's a male thing" airhead psychologist women.... well wankfest pretty well sums it up

[CookMySock]

What they actually say is
"We won't ban what your doing.. we just need you to get a licence to do it"
"We just need to make it a bit harder to get a licence, cos its still dangerous"
"We really will leave you alone as soon as you wear a helmet"
"We really need compulsory insurance"
"Time for headlights on all the time"
"Why won't you wear a pink jacket - people CANT SEE YOU"
"Only a dangerous rider would object to 5 yearly licence re-tests"
"Every one has to wear government approved protected gear"
"Really, they are just a leisure vehicle - what about a special application to get one, with like a good reason to own clause like on a gun licence"

I AGREE WITH YOU.

But you can SAFELY IGNORE the rest - its all SCARE TALK. Don't subscribe to their LIES. Yes, you have to have a motorcycle license. All the rest - IGNORE! and they cant lift a finger to you. Try it! Don't discuss - ignore, and they can't touch you.

Steve

[kiwifruit]

He does. I sold it to him.

You came across well

[Crasherfromwayback]

You came across well

Ta mate. Problem being I had a ten minute speal with the reporter...but the bits I really wanted them to air they didn't.

[sinned]

contra,what.
oh yeah,diction

Contra - 30,000kms on two wheels - diction.

[1billyboy]

I am glad I am over 38. But back in the last centuary 60tees I was called a temporay New Zealander but I am still here

[arj127]

Come on Katman

[twotyred]

the government owned tvnz were told to run that "beat up" on motorcyclists so the can justify raising the acc levies on our registration. just wait and see

amongst other plans to reduce motorcyclists rights,no doubt...