Why you should load the car BEFORE heading to the pub

[R650R]

Tee hee hee.
http://www.3news.co.nz/iwitness/poli...#axzz3M7GmANdI

Actually in this the operation of the doors looks to be obstructed. I'm guestimating the weight to be around 300-400kg, so no different to having four fatties in the car.
I think he's right to stop them, even just to see if secured properly as it is outside what is considered normal use.
Wonder if there are actually any real laws about car roof racks or car roofs and max weight?

[Tazz]

A 27-36kg bike is a bit on the high side. Maybe the tandem but the average bike weight these days is sub 20 easily. Shit even my old Raleigh 20 would struggle to hit 15kg.

[jasonu]

. Shit even my old Raleigh 20 would struggle to hit 15kg.

How much with you on it?

[Tazz]

How much with you on it?

depends on the time of the day and how much spice was in last nights curry.

[R650R]

A 27-36kg bike is a bit on the high side. Maybe the tandem but the average bike weight these days is sub 20 easily. Shit even my old Raleigh 20 would struggle to hit 15kg.

How many bikes do you count, I reckon at least 15 on that roof. My Trek slash 8 is 14.9 kg, a lot of lower spec bikes and downhill rigs are heavier than that... splitting hairs though, its an ugly load and the cop is well justified in investigating.

[Murray]

But was he speeding??

[jasonu]

But was he speeding??

If he was doing a death defying 101kmh then yes.