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Hogs Cogs and Two Aussie Flogs

Hogs Cogs and Two Aussie Flogs

Күн бұрын

Hidden away in a quiet estate in the small Victorian Town of Castlemaine lies an amazing 'Private Collection' of historic motorcycles that will blow your mind.
In this episode the Flogs get a private viewing to share in this video.
Dave Reidie was previously the owner and dealer principle at Harley City in Brunswick.
Over more than 40 years Dave has amassed an impressive collection of historic motorcycle that he occasionally opens up to motorcycle groups, when this happens it is an event not to be missed.
This collection is a feast for the eyes and literally 99% of them are running and ridden regularly, just like the famous 'Wheels Through Time' in the USA, and just like the late Dale Walkster, Dave is a literal 'human encyclopedia' of information.
Join us as we travel back and whilst we are there get introduced to an American V Twin that folklore
blatantly states "Once you ride one you will never be able to ride anything else!"
Are these two Harley Nuts convinced?
After the tour we head back to the Studio where we bring you more of our usual segments.
Whitey has a big crack at a local 'Police Initiative' and asks "Why don't we get REAL statistics?"
All this and more on Australia's Biker Show 'Hogs, Cogs and Two Aussie Flogs.
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@paulypaulypauly8011
@paulypaulypauly8011 Ай бұрын
I was very sad to see Harley City go. One of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. That sort of service starts with the owner. Thanks David.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Totally agree, that's why we love the independent dealers, they just get it and don't just see the almighty dollar at the end of their rainbow. Thanks for watching.
@user-jc8cc4ch6w
@user-jc8cc4ch6w Ай бұрын
Bought my first Harley Davidson at Harley city in Sydney road back in 89 I traded an XJ900 an 87 model for a low KMs heritage Softail it's sad to hear it's closed
@user-wg7lr1kn6r
@user-wg7lr1kn6r Ай бұрын
You guys, tripoded out of that beautiful shed I bet.. how awesome is that old sound. Spent many hours and $$$ at the old Harley City. Good on you both, you're bringing alot of joy to us old school bike riders that have been around and can tell "The Stories" love your work, passion, and commitment to all us flogs 👊😎👊👌
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Cheers mate thanks for watching
@sidneysnottley6414
@sidneysnottley6414 Ай бұрын
Top bloke - Top 'gallery' collection.- Great feature gents. He was one of the blokes you saw when you rode over to Melbourne searching for a HD , back when they were as rare as hens teeth in SA. 👍
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Yes Dave has been part of the Vic Harley scene forever, his is a dying breed and they will be sadly missed when they are gone.
@user-rz5gu3wp7s
@user-rz5gu3wp7s Ай бұрын
Wow, being around old bikes growing up its always a total joy to see and hear the classics I'm in. Thanks to Dave for preserving these gems of history.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
We agree. It’s great that blokes like Dave are custodians of all these bikes and is willing to share them for prosperities sake. Thanks for watching
@resurgencegear9960
@resurgencegear9960 Ай бұрын
Great show guys. Loved the museum / motorcycles. Well done!
@niallobrien4736
@niallobrien4736 Ай бұрын
I miss Harley City and the display of these bikes that were in there. I work close by and loved dropping by and having a browse. Absolutely love Daves efffort in presenting these then and now, if I ever get to see them in person.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Well stay tuned we would love to take a group up their later this year 🤞
@gibbzy480
@gibbzy480 29 күн бұрын
Great interview. What an interesting fella. He knows his stuff. Those Crockers are rippers. What an amazing collection he has. Really enjoyed this vlog Well done 👍 🇦🇺
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 23 күн бұрын
Hey thanks we appreciate you taking time to comment. It is definitely a great collection.
@FlipandTheBlueMule
@FlipandTheBlueMule Ай бұрын
SOME AMAZING BIKES THERE !!! WOW !!!
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Yes its a fantastic collection Flip. We were honoured to get invited in to take a look.
@trevcrawley
@trevcrawley Ай бұрын
Awesome stuff fellas....I really enjoy these collections that you bring us and the people behind them....What is it with Kiwis? They just seem to appreciate stuff and they love sharing it with others!
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
100% The New Zealanders couldn't be more open to sharing their skills, experience and collections. We are blessed to meet so many.
@flaviohdsgs297
@flaviohdsgs297 Ай бұрын
WOW That was magical what a Shed... Thank you 👌
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Flav, glad you enjoyed it mate. Its a hell of a collection. Thanks for your continued support mate it is appreciated.
@markkirkwood23
@markkirkwood23 Ай бұрын
Outstanding collection. Thanks guys for bringing it to us👍
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Cheers Mark appreciate the feedback mate. You are right, it is an amazing collection.
@billybunter3753
@billybunter3753 Ай бұрын
Bought my first Harley from Harley City. A brand new 1992 heritage in red. I still remember Tom was the salesman whom sold it to me, and Pedro was there to. Dave doesn't look any older! Cheers boys, Glenn.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Cheers for watching Glenn, we hope you will stick around, plenty more great Biker content to come.
@billybunter3753
@billybunter3753 Ай бұрын
@@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Absolutely boys! I'm with ya's! 🇦🇺👍
@MerrittW
@MerrittW Ай бұрын
Im speechless guys ❤
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Merritt, we appreciate your support brother. More like this one to come.
@terencehoulihan6031
@terencehoulihan6031 Ай бұрын
Absolutely great collection of motorcycles
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Yes they are! Couldn’t agree more. Thanks for watching.
@StephenGrigor
@StephenGrigor Ай бұрын
Great stuff
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Cheers Stephen, thanks for the feedback. We have more collections to bring to you very soon.
@FlipandTheBlueMule
@FlipandTheBlueMule Ай бұрын
🇺🇸🫡🍺🥃😜👍👋👋👍 Cheers Mates
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Cheers 🍻
@gasmann6746
@gasmann6746 Ай бұрын
Another good show fellas how good was that collection 👍🏻🇦🇺
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@andresinnett4319
@andresinnett4319 Ай бұрын
YES it's a special place , it takes a special kind of dedication to amass such a special collection , and I think you guys done Dave the respect he deserved , probably because you are genuine , I can't imagine Mr reddie suffering fools lightly 😨👍✌
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Well we were lucky, Dave was very open and as you can see very generous with his time for us. We definitely respect both his knowledge and his history in the ‘motorcycle community’ and we both felt privileged to get such a private and comprehensive tour of the Harley City Collection. Thanks for watching and we appreciate you taking the time to comment. 👍🏻
@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871
@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871 12 күн бұрын
I'd love to have a good sticky beak and chat! The Henderson and the Crocker bikes are definitely my favourites that I'd love to buy. Great video guys and that collection is beautiful!
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 8 күн бұрын
Thanks Rohan, mate we were privileged to view this magnificent collection. We are trying to organise a Flogs ride to see them later this year, stay tuned and thanks for watching. 👍
@DeanMillard-r6v
@DeanMillard-r6v Ай бұрын
Great show, great bikes and a little more of Tasmania explored 😎👊
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Cheers Dean, yes we may have been spoilt in NZ but Tassie is still awesome and we still intend to head back sometime soon. In the meantime Annie and Big Bert are doing a great job of showing us the best roads to ride on the Apple Isle.
@63panheadtom
@63panheadtom 28 күн бұрын
Thanx for sharing guys,great work.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 23 күн бұрын
Cheers Stuart, glad you enjoyed it, it is a great collection. 👍
@MicahBell_1860
@MicahBell_1860 17 күн бұрын
Always wanted a Brough Superior, a Vincent Black Lightning, a Norton ES2 500 & a Mike Hailwood Ducati 900 in my garage A critic in every town, hey Bert? Happy trails, Cowpokes
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 15 күн бұрын
Ha Ha, You have Champaigne taste Micah
@HamosOutdoors
@HamosOutdoors Ай бұрын
One of the coolest custom bikes I ever seen. Great it's from Australia also. Well done
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Yep Dave can certainly create some impressive bikes. Glad you enjoyed the show, more to come. 👍
@MickOTooleroadglide
@MickOTooleroadglide Ай бұрын
G'day guy's thanks for a fantastic show, plus the visits to the private collection in Castlemaine awesome
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Cheers Mick, glad you enjoyed it. We are really enjoying bringing these collections to our viewers. 👍
@theindianfromoz6301
@theindianfromoz6301 Ай бұрын
What a great collection
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
100%. Thanks for watching.
@scottanderson2113
@scottanderson2113 Ай бұрын
Bloody Awesome Dave, a man that’s knows a hell Of a lot of history. Well done Boyz 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Cheers Scott, yes Dave is an absolute wealth of knowledge.
@colinbrown364
@colinbrown364 Ай бұрын
Well done guys , thanks for bringing this to us 👍
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Our pleasure Colin, we are blessed to be able to get into this collection. Glad you enjoyed it.
@wesleystark3877
@wesleystark3877 Ай бұрын
Fantastic watch thanks guys, what a gallery
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more to come.
@2wheelsrbest327
@2wheelsrbest327 Ай бұрын
Hi Whitey Paul another great video. Loved Dave's musx oops ! Gallery and by has he got some knowledge. We've got some problems over here in UK that you have. About a month ago we lost a Biker in his 50s who was killed by two young morons in a car driving on the wrong side of the road. Small comfort to his family but he was given Bikers send off as he was someone who spent a lot of his time helping others as well. We're also seeing a lot of bikes being nicked for having undersize number plates. They should spend more time capturing those stealing our bikes or drivers using their mobiles whilst driving. Looking forward to the next one. Ted
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Cheers mate. Yes Dave has a ripper collection and his knowledge is outstanding. As for police enforcing poxy minor infractions rather than taking the time to solve the real issues I could end up with RSI if I started. It’s ridiculous. By the way your number plates are about twice the size of ours, what moron came up with that idea? 😂
@tgb1965
@tgb1965 Ай бұрын
What an amazing collection and Dave's knowledge and passion about those bikes is outstanding. Thanks guys.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more to come 👍
@user-lh3ql7gu1e
@user-lh3ql7gu1e 12 күн бұрын
awesome 👍👍👍
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 8 күн бұрын
Cheers, thanks heaps for watching, we genuinely appreciate it 👍
@BPantherPink
@BPantherPink Ай бұрын
❤ Thank You both for bringing us this lovely tour of Dave's wonderful collection... Love your channel and been subbd to you'll for some time now. Much appreciations from India 🙏🏼
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Hey great to have you join us. Plenty more collections to bring you along with heaps more biker news. Thanks for subscribing and supporting us. 👍
@swarm270
@swarm270 29 күн бұрын
absolutely unbelievable
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 23 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, it is a great collection. Thanks for watching. 👍
@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871
@rohantherockwiththerocketh7871 12 күн бұрын
I'm hoping to get a few areas sorted out very soon and after that get to the 85th Sturgis Rally even if I don't have a bike licence I can at least drive around the towns and landmarks getting a good idea of the place for when I get the bike licence so I really appreciate your viewpoint about throwing so much on bike riders which sounds like revenue raising and only revenue raising! Tasmania really has some of the best roads for riding in Australia along with all the great dividing range. Have fun fellas!
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 8 күн бұрын
Cheers Rohan, mate Sturgis in any way is fantastic. Just so much fun and 99% there just to soak up the atmosphere. Thanks for watching we appreciate it. 👍
@t590-j3z
@t590-j3z Ай бұрын
nice to see they all still being loved and looked after , i often wonder if the crap fuels these days do them damage
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Hey thanks for watching. Bad fuel doesn’t seem to be an issue for this collection, they all get ridden regularly and fuel doesn’t seem to be in them long enough to be harmful. But it’s definitely something these collectors have to manage. Thanks for watching.
@davidetchellsetchells4692
@davidetchellsetchells4692 17 күн бұрын
I did buy a 1979 suzuki AMA superbike years ago for 300 dollars, it had been sitting since 1981 or so, took a few weeks to get it running right and fix the brakes and such because it was full of water and rust , brakes were seized up, points and coils messed up and only running on 2 cyls, suspension needed tuning and refurb but once done it was extremely quick for a big heavy lump😂😂😂
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 15 күн бұрын
Hey we would love to see a video of the completed bike. Thanks for watching.
@REnfield2022
@REnfield2022 Ай бұрын
Ray's knucklehead🤩
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 23 күн бұрын
So many amazing bikes in this collection. Thanks for watching 👍
@davidetchellsetchells4692
@davidetchellsetchells4692 17 күн бұрын
Love Moto Guzzi! Fantastic bikes, always wanted one but hard to find here in yankee land
@kelvindavis7060
@kelvindavis7060 Ай бұрын
Guys be careful of what you say , contrary to previous blogs as of speed going down to a Harley dealer, in south of Melbourne, you go on about speed etc reference Speed a dollar 30 ish yet you you you talk about road safety, your just bring yourself undone think about what your saying, love you guys and allways follow you
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Thanks Kel. It’s an interesting topic, ‘Speed vs Safety’ firstly we always ride in our opinion with Safety in he fore front of our minds. We don’t profess to be saints, but I get what you are saying. Appreciate the feedback mate. 👍
@brendangrray8017
@brendangrray8017 Ай бұрын
Good stuff thanks fellas
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Thanks Brendan, this was a great collection. More to come.
@markkneller1172
@markkneller1172 25 күн бұрын
It fits nice to see you in light colours
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 22 күн бұрын
Any colour as long as its black! LOL
@Spargowombat
@Spargowombat Ай бұрын
I remember Dave from Stanco in Elizabeth St.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Those were the days when you could spend an entire day walking up and down Elizabeth Street looking at about 13 motorcycle shops. Saturday mornings it simply buzzed with bikers who flocked from every corner of Melbourne. Now we have Asian food stores and $2 shops. 🙄
@roberthocking9138
@roberthocking9138 Ай бұрын
Is the museum , sorry Gallery, in Castlemaine ever open to the public ? Great video lads 👍 what a wonderful collection . Open day, !!! Ime there
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Hey Robert, Dave only opens the museum a couple of times a year mostly to bike clubs. We are trying to organise a day early 2025 to take a group of Flogs up, so stay tuned. 🤞
@pkjmfineart1593
@pkjmfineart1593 14 күн бұрын
Old bikes makes ya wanna have a damn good vlog. 🤨😆 Oz WTT? Let's see his workshop. 🤔
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. We can tell you the workshop was like a Surgeons Operating Theatre. Very professional and well run.
@karlfromtas
@karlfromtas Ай бұрын
Can you put time stamps up I havent got an hour and a quarter to sit through the whole lot
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Hey Karl, mate will try but to be honest there just aren’t enough hours in the day already to spend more. Thanks for watching and we will do our best. 👍
@user-rz5gu3wp7s
@user-rz5gu3wp7s Ай бұрын
When I found out that my 2014 victory had the option of a heated seat I hunted high and low but I never was able to find one and to all the naysayers try it before you cry about it.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
100%, and I was definitely one of those neigh sayers in the past. “Why would you ever need a heate………oooooh that’s toastie warm, I’ll have me some of that!” 😂 Yes they are definitely a luxury, but they are very very good to have. Thanks for watching.
@spookydog6959
@spookydog6959 Ай бұрын
👍
@user-rz5gu3wp7s
@user-rz5gu3wp7s Ай бұрын
Does the bracks tax still exist?
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
That and every other bloody tax known to man.
@ADSCoachSimonB2112
@ADSCoachSimonB2112 Ай бұрын
Increase in cost of living Segways to working more hours Segways higher fatigue then commute to save money then riding later on less then great roads more people on the road riding and driving. Wearing safety gear. I got run off the road just outside Bungendore, and dropped my bike broke my leg, hit a pothole no street lights on the corner, 4WD overlook on the corner trailer was black and poorly lit. It’s a domino effect
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Hey Simo, this is the point I was trying to make. There are multiple factors that have contributed to this spike, but we need more data to actually see where we as riders can improve, not just being fined into submission or expected to believe their guesses. Thanks for watching and we hope your leg is all good now. 👍
@Shamshiadadd
@Shamshiadadd 22 күн бұрын
The bloke on the left sounds like Albo....commiserations mate
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 22 күн бұрын
Jesus, I might have to cut my own voice box out. LOL. Best we get new mics.
@gvaldezcurrie
@gvaldezcurrie Ай бұрын
Brilliant maybe wear the smell as a cologne, perfume is for the French ha ha
@russcoaus2043
@russcoaus2043 Ай бұрын
😃✌️
@spookydog6959
@spookydog6959 Ай бұрын
candy land
@annettehewitson6426
@annettehewitson6426 Ай бұрын
Good video again,I was wondering if you could interview a police officer or top dog,and ask him what he going to do about car driver that run into us motor bike rider and don’t give a toss,we need adds on t,v to train car driver that we belong on the road and for them to get off there phone while driving,car driver need to be trained,up here in the country we dodge roo,you bloke and girlfriend dodge cars,every time I get pull over,the police tell me to watch the roo,s😅,I reply back,what about the car driver,no reply,stay safe,stay upright.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
100% Annette. We are in the process of drafting a letter requesting an interview with someone from Vic Police, preferably Traffic Command, to see if they will be interviewed and answer many of the questions I raised last night. Thanks for watching, stay tuned for further.
@alwood9148
@alwood9148 Ай бұрын
driver ed not riders
@robertfrantz4788
@robertfrantz4788 24 күн бұрын
A question to you....... have you visited Kiwi Indian? He supposedly relocated to Australia from California. He makes Springfield era Indians. If you want a brand new 1948 Chief, with all the updates with the engine/tran̈smission. If you want more zoom zoom He can do that too...
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs 24 күн бұрын
Hey that sounds like our type of Biker. If you have anything further on his possible location, we would appreciate it, and we will start researching. Thanks for the tip.
@iancooll12
@iancooll12 Ай бұрын
I'm back in Canada now but grew up in the UK, I've had one accident on the road, and That was as a Tractor-Trailer that pulled away from the lights at the bottom of one of their terrible 3 piece flyovers, so I had been forced to Brake hard downhill, and as the trailer moved off, he revealed a lane plus by100yd long covering of the road surface, with a Gelitain like substance. I got off the Brakes just in time, and tried just cruising through it but just before the end down I went, Hard. The only thing that stopped the Car following me, and sliding everywhere, was my Crash helmet, luckily a good one Luckily. Nobody was hurt but my Brand new Bike, my first Big one after the L plates came off was pretty Banged up, I got away with a chipped elbow and some bruises and the Car driver needed a new suit, but that was it. When I got my insurance claim my #yr no claims bonus was gone, because the Cops wrote a single-vehicle accident due to incorrect speed for road conditions. Fast Forward some 20+yrs and sadly my loverly wife was Killed, I was the lead bike, and I was speeding through the corners until I approached the last corner, which was a blind sweeper, Brenda wasn't as confident and she was at the speed limit, or below. As I entered the corner, an off-chamber jobbie, with 4 gravel rds entering into it so one you watched I noticed it was covered in marble-sized Gravel, a local Farmer had rented his yard, to Hwy Construction Firms and the Guy operating the Tractor loading Dump trucks had strewn this Gravel all over the Rd and simply left it. I slowed as I got into the corner by down-shifting, To warn Brenda, she lost control early after entry, and instead of just letting go she fought it, and ended up going into the oncoming Lane and was Killed instantly, the Bike was wrecked. I had her daughter on the back who luckily didn't see it, I did in the rear view mirror. The couple in the SUV could do nothing, there was no time the way that corner is due to the Hills, They were very nice to her Daughter and although in shock, helped as much as possible I was very grateful to them. The Cops kept us there from about 8pm until a little after midnight, with constant Questioning and pissing me off more and more, as I wanted to be with my wife, Finally after a sworn statement, I was released. Witnesses who saw the accident and were walking their dog, this being a little travelled Rd, gave statements and told me, that she wasn't speeding and that was in their statements to the Cops. Outcome! The Cops wrote this up as a single-vehicle accident due to "speeds inappropriate for road conditions", they charged the couple who Helped in the SUV, with "Driving too fast for the road conditions". That cost me the Insurance coverage, as it was her fault, in a no-fault system? no mention, nor any charges were laid against me, for threatening a police officer and assaulting road workers, who were busily cleaning up the Gravel, before the accident assessment squad arrived. I'm a Full SAE member Engineer and had considered taking that course and had looked into it, through the SAE, I knew exactly what they were doing. Hence my temper got the better of me, and I thumped some, who didn't stop sweeping! The Cop was on the Radio all the time as he couldn't control me, and the injured members of the cleaning crew were complaining. At least by the time they left, some Gravel was present, and mention of strange-sized gravel was made, in a report? I should have gone to jail? I continued to kick up a stink about it, admitted I had assaulted workers, and would laid out the Cop! All was swept away, as no township or city in Ontario will admit to being at fault in a road accident caused by them. So no assault charges could be laid, the other couple's charges were later dropped and Finally They made a $20,000 payment to her daughter's college fund, with no admission of guilt, I was never charged or even mentioned as anything other than a witness. It is a worldwide policy I was told, always single-vehicle accidents! and especially if road works are at fault.
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs
@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Ай бұрын
Ian that’s a tragic story and one we hear way too often. Expediency over proper investigation and accountability. Our thoughts go out to you.
@iancooll12
@iancooll12 Ай бұрын
@@hogscogsandtwoaussieflogs Thanks for your reply, it's appreciated. I only hope the point behind it is not lost, I'm 200 lbs of trained old-school self-defence offensive Warrior, and at the time my conditioning was second to none. So they had a control issue on their hands, the press was there she was much loved in the community. Optics wouldn't have been great if they tried using force, they thought about it? Second, The dispute started over my wife's body just being left in the road, and they didn't want me sitting with her, hence the try and Fucking stop me response. All this time the Focus was really on scene clean-up rather than any kind of decency! this is 20yrs on now and my Daughter-in-law is an Insurance exec, which makes life touchy at times, but she has confirmed what I've said, the Insurance companies use their multinational position to influence, judicial matters concerning, Motorcycle traffic accidents and the handling of them both by police, layers and municipalities Globally as they pay regardless at all levels and this is plural a cost managing exercise, hence always worded in terms of the motorcyclist's fault/ My real issue was the way my wife body was being treated that night, don't forget we were being held there for nearly 8 hrs with Her left laying in the Road, and trying to tell me I couldn't go and sit with Her, what would you be like. Secondly, there was no scene preservation, they actually called out local road crews to clean away the Gravel, while I was sitting with but on a promise not to touch my wife. This was when the Road crews arrived and started cleaning away the Gravel before the crime scene Guys could get there? That was when the fight started, I took their Brooms away broke them and flung them in the Field. There's a lot to this, and I don't want to be a bore, but as long as they can keep this silenced with Single Vercle accident while lying about the real reason's "cost" and motorcyclists are still seen as dispensable until they happen across the odd wrong customer, like me, not only challenging physically, but also qualified, and that was the only reason her daughter got the Miserble $20,000 settlement. If this was in say US courts the settlements would be astronomical and that's what they fear, they still exert their influence down there but do have a harder job thanks to the US Constitution, and not the Feckless, copying of the top-down British legal System. As a point of interest, this is a small group of older established Canadian communities or at least it was! Speaking, to our local Gas station/repair shop /Tow/Truck operators, who by the way were the closest to the scene that night but were never called to take the Bike away. He asked, "Where's your wife today, working"? I replied, no she was killed up the Rd here a few weeks ago on all that Gravel, he quickly added, Oh no was that Her, that's been going on for a while and that he had lost control of his 4 wheel-raised pick-up truck, built for Mudding, Now If he can't keep that on the road, and He's the Tractor Trailer tow truck Son in the business and they had already answered numerous incidents, regarding this Corner and that particular Gravel, Why by the time my wife was basically Murdered, Had something not been done? His accident was also listed as a Single-vehicle accident, and the cause was the same, "Speeding" or driving at speeds unsuitable for the road conditions? usually followed by a ticket, in these incidents speeding tickets are never issued. Now, write me off as just an angry bereaved Husband, and say there isn't something malevolent, to suit their own interests at play here. Sorry for the length but if you read it, you'll understand this is a very complex issue, and I really had them bang to rights, and I'm a scrapper. yet I still couldn't get anywhere, There was an outcry in the Local communities, the local paper was flooded by it, the Town hall and a lot of flags at half mast for the week, but no paper would speak with me.
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