Road Surfaces - BBC Radio 4 - File on Four - SV650.org

27-02-05, 05:20 PM

I am still listening - but there is a lot to hear in this programme - some at least specifically about motorcycles - a good programme about a very worrying state of affairs.

Use the listen again on BBC web site.

27-02-05, 05:52 PM

I heard that programme, Did you listen to that ***** who suggested the rider was going too fast? until he was asked if he was an Advanced motorcyclist.

The bloke following the dead rider was an advanced instructor, he said that the rider was following a reasonable line within the limits of the bike and conditions

It certainly is a worrying state of affairs, due to the Blurred effect of the government and their cost cutting measures.

There are too many companies taking profits from shoddy work, look at the railways, look at the utility companies.

embee · 27-02-05, 05:54 PM

yes, just listened to the whole prog. Recommended.

"No-one from the Highways agency was available for comment".

"No-one from the Department of Transport was available for comment".

Imagine my surprise.

27-02-05, 05:59 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programme..._4/default.stm

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27-02-05, 06:28 PM

listening to it now.

27-02-05, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelnut

I heard that programme, Did you listen to that pr*ck who suggested the rider was going too fast? until he was asked if he was an Advanced motorcyclist.

The bloke following the dead rider was an advanced instructor, he said that the rider was following a reasonable line within the limits of the bike and conditions

It certainly is a worrying state of affairs, due to the Blurred effect of the government and their cost cutting measures.

There are too many companies taking profits from shoddy work, look at the railways, look at the utility companies.

yup, your not wrong there.

embee · 27-02-05, 06:55 PM

I've no issues with cost reductions and efficiency improvements (providing that's what they are), it's the predictable "denial/it wasn't me/it's someone else's fault/no comment/there is no problem" attitude.

FFS if people are dying and being seriously injured due to a simple thing like inappropriate surfacing, then surely to goodness someone in the Government should have the b@ll$ to stand up and say so.

There again while they can blame everything on drivers beaking the "safety" limits and catching them on "safety cameras" and raking in the dosh, what's the point confusing the issue with nonsense about slippy road surfaces.

Damn, there I go again getting all cynical in my old age.

27-02-05, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leesimons

I think the only people who are not "cynical" are the people in power

I don't think for a second that those in power believe their own bullsh*t.

TSM · 27-02-05, 07:41 PM

The work is crap on the roads, then to cap it all off when they do road works they cannot be bothered to collect all the gravel they dug up, so they throw it over the road. It is worst near the lights. I was in the city earlier, three sets of lights were littered with the stuff. I nearly went in to the back of a car and nearly droped it on the road. My hand went in to ABS mode to try to stop me, thank god it worked.

Biker Biggles · 27-02-05, 10:40 PM

If you add this to new suger lets slide up the road salt on the roads this year its no wonder theres been so many offs.Despite ever tmproving tyres these days the roads seem to be more slippery than ever.

27-02-05, 05:20 PM	#1
Sholay Guest Posts: n/a	Road Surfaces - BBC Radio 4 - File on Four I am still listening - but there is a lot to hear in this programme - some at least specifically about motorcycles - a good programme about a very worrying state of affairs. Use the listen again on BBC web site.

27-02-05, 07:41 PM	#9
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	The work is crap on the roads, then to cap it all off when they do road works they cannot be bothered to collect all the gravel they dug up, so they throw it over the road. It is worst near the lights. I was in the city earlier, three sets of lights were littered with the stuff. I nearly went in to the back of a car and nearly droped it on the road. My hand went in to ABS mode to try to stop me, thank god it worked. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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27-02-05, 05:52 PM	#2
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	I heard that programme, Did you listen to that ***** who suggested the rider was going too fast? until he was asked if he was an Advanced motorcyclist. The bloke following the dead rider was an advanced instructor, he said that the rider was following a reasonable line within the limits of the bike and conditions It certainly is a worrying state of affairs, due to the Blurred effect of the government and their cost cutting measures. There are too many companies taking profits from shoddy work, look at the railways, look at the utility companies.

27-02-05, 05:54 PM	#3
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	yes, just listened to the whole prog. Recommended. "No-one from the Highways agency was available for comment". "No-one from the Department of Transport was available for comment". Imagine my surprise.

27-02-05, 05:59 PM	#4
jonboy Guest Posts: n/a	http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programme..._4/default.stm .

27-02-05, 06:28 PM	#5
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	listening to it now.

27-02-05, 06:55 PM	#7
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	I've no issues with cost reductions and efficiency improvements (providing that's what they are), it's the predictable "denial/it wasn't me/it's someone else's fault/no comment/there is no problem" attitude. FFS if people are dying and being seriously injured due to a simple thing like inappropriate surfacing, then surely to goodness someone in the Government should have the b@ll$ to stand up and say so. There again while they can blame everything on drivers beaking the "safety" limits and catching them on "safety cameras" and raking in the dosh, what's the point confusing the issue with nonsense about slippy road surfaces. Damn, there I go again getting all cynical in my old age.

27-02-05, 10:40 PM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	If you add this to new suger lets slide up the road salt on the roads this year its no wonder theres been so many offs.Despite ever tmproving tyres these days the roads seem to be more slippery than ever.