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

**dipshit** · 22nd March 2009, 07:44

Originally Posted by naphazoline

That must be why they were eluding to harley rider accidents then. I can here them coming a mile away!

Unlike Harleys - when you are on the loud pedal on a Busa you are moving!

**oldrider** · 22nd March 2009, 07:59

This thread is loosing it's relavance.

John.

**Maha** · 22nd March 2009, 08:03

Originally Posted by chrispy121

that Mp's can ride bike on Parliment grounds with out helmets?
one law for us and one for them( I will still keep wearing my helmet of course)
but not the best example to set when trying to reduce motorcycle fatalities

Yesterday I rode 100mts with my jacket undone/no gloves and helmet on but not done up...(thank god cameras weren't around

) and I survived the trip. Probably about the same distance (if not more) that those MP's did. I must say though, it felt weird, even for a short distance.

**WilDun** · 22nd March 2009, 08:04

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Really? I've learnt the fundamentals of self preservation don't you worry.

If you'd like to come and see me we'll get indentical Harleys out for a wee ride.

I reckon we'll soon see who knows what about self preservation.

Wish you'd change that name, -too cumbersome!

I've just come into this biker forum and of course I had to take on the "giant amongst bikers" (unwittingly), so I do apologise for my ignorance.

Yes, you could ride rings around me, because I don't ride bikes anymore, in fact I am unable to throw a leg over one, I certainly would like to give your challenge ago, but can't - long story.....

You must admit though that bikes are inherently dangerous - I hate people telling me that but it's true! and you must admit there are a lot of knobs out there riding them, - like the guy (I hope he sees this) going over the Pakuranga bridge in the rush hour weaving his way through the traffic at high speed, laying it right over as he weaves in front of you, then doing a front wheelstand at the lights, - very skillful but a complete and utter airhead!

**WilDun** · 22nd March 2009, 08:06

And.... The string of Sunday riders on Harleys passing nose to tail traffic in the Karangahake Gorge on the way to Waihi, - (just had to get past), a couple at the tail end almost collecting oncoming cars. Then...then, when I came round a corner (about 2 kilometres further on, they were all parked up at the pub!! - all that passing for nothing!

**WilDun** · 22nd March 2009, 08:10

bikers get a bad image because of this sort of stuff, I always defend them and get abuse for it - they do need to clean up their image, - it's true, they will be priced off the roads (insurance etc) if these clowns don't stop.

**Katman** · 22nd March 2009, 08:15

Originally Posted by WilDun

You must admit though that bikes are inherently dangerous

No they're not.

Some motorcyclists are inherently dangerous and motorcycling has some inherent risks.

Motorcycles on their own have no inherent danger at all. (Unless it happens to fall off it's sidestand onto you).

**dipshit** · 22nd March 2009, 08:16

Originally Posted by WilDun

it's true, they will be priced off the roads (insurance etc) if these clowns don't stop.

But it won't stop as long as they get around with their heads up their own backsides thinking they are shit hot and blame everything on car drivers and roads.

**WilDun** · 22nd March 2009, 08:18

One more incident, then I'll shut up!
Last time I rode a bike, (a little toy kawasaki 100), I was attacked by a dog and went over the bars and broke my knee.
I was sitting on a bench up in Auckland with my knee in plaster - a lady sat down beside me and said, "that looks bad, - what happened?" - I said, " got attacked by a mongrel and knocked off my bike" - guess what she said, "BLOODY MOTORBIKES!"
Isn't that the perception by the public we have to get rid of?!

**Crasherfromwayback** · 22nd March 2009, 08:19

Originally Posted by dipshit

Blah blah blah...

So did you or didn't you know that three-quarters of fatal motorcycle accidents in NZ were rider error..??

And if you did know this how would "Educate the FUCKING DRIVERS OF CARS" help..??

I simply think that stat is bollocks. Example: A few weeks ago...I had a guy run a red light, and I ended up putting the thing down. He did a runner. Now while I wasn't hurt...that accident gets listed as a single bike acc. Rider at fault. But it ain't see. THAT's how stats get lopsided. And I think that particular car driver should be EDUCATED MOST CERTAINLY.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 22nd March 2009, 08:25

Originally Posted by WilDun

Wish you'd change that name, -too cumbersome!

I've just come into this biker forum and of course I had to take on the "giant amongst bikers" (unwittingly), so I do apologise for my ignorance.

Yes, you could ride rings around me, because I don't ride bikes anymore, in fact I am unable to throw a leg over one, I certainly would like to give your challenge ago, but can't - long story.....

You must admit though that bikes are inherently dangerous - I hate people telling me that but it's true! and you must admit there are a lot of knobs out there riding them, - like the guy (I hope he sees this) going over the Pakuranga bridge in the rush hour weaving his way through the traffic at high speed, laying it right over as he weaves in front of you, then doing a front wheelstand at the lights, - very skillful but a complete and utter airhead!

Sorry...the name stays! I'm no giant...I've simply been round a long time and ridden all sorts of things. No need for an apology. I for one would never disagree that bikes CAN be dangerous. And what I said wasn't about riding rings round you. It was if we rode together you'd see that on he street...I don't do silly risks. Sorry to hear you can't ride now.

Pete