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Davey B · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:10 am Post subject: Wire Rope Barriers

Hi just wondered what you thought about these wire rope barriers that are supposed to deflect cars that come into contact with them, what about a motorcyclist, the thought of hitting one of those exposed posts or worse still potentially being cut in half by those tensioned wires doesnt bare thinking about. Sad

Tom Coops · Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 50 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

You are right they are not biker friendly. They are designed for cars and are cheaper than the normal metal barriers. All about economics.
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PanPilot · Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 48 Location: Northumberland

Hmmm..... when it comes to a bike having a disagreement with a crash barrier, frankly I don't think it'll make a lot of difference what type it is. Any type of collision on a bike means you're in the s*** anyway, and probably going to be thrown off. Any collision investigators listening who can verify that?
I've seen footage of the rope barriers in action (with a car and a lorry) and they do seem to work - apparently they stretch a bit and 'saw' into the bodywork. dissipating the energy of the vehicle as they do so. Don't do the vehicle much good, though.
So is there any such thing as a motorcycle-friendly crash barrier? Much easier and cheaper to do away with motorcycles altogether. See this >>
www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/February-1-3/25-29/feb2808mpsconsidervisionzeroforuk/?&R=EPI-98884

PanPilot · Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 48 Location: Northumberland

There has been a call to have these wire rope barriers banned. It won't happen of course, not enough sliced bikers to make it cost effective. Apparently, in NZ they have been nicknamed - makes you think.....

www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/april/21-27/apr2308wireropebmfletters/?&R=EPI-100010
www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/march/10-16/mar1108wireropebarrierbikerkilled/

Davey B · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

At the end of the day it all comes down to money and its the poor motorcyclist who normally has to pay the price - and what a price to pay. Cool

allym316 · Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 118 Location: gateshead

the ones on buttertubs pass make me cringe every time I go over there... yikes

Davey B · Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:28 am Post subject:

You havent seen the rusty old burnt out car at the bottom yet then, probably best not to try and look you may end up/down there yourself. Crumbs! Cool

allym316 · Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 118 Location: gateshead

omgg dont say things like that.... Shocked

and no I hadnt thank you

Ive seen farmer giles stop along it to rescue sheep that was bad enough

Davey B · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

So i see with recent events these wire rope barriers Dont Work all the time then, and can actually cause more devistation. Sad

allym316 · Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 118 Location: gateshead

not aware of the news Davey... what happened?

Davey B · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:28 am Post subject:

The accident on the A1 where the 4x4 flipped over the barriers hitting a car from the other direction killing its driver. Sad