Forum: New Member Speak

Well I joined up because I'm heading off your way on vacation and well..... I'll have some questions. I've been riding for 10 years and currently stick mostly to the track.... so I'll hope to contribute to some bike related stuff along the way. I got a question.... so generally speaking what's...

I have been posting quite a few (opnionated) messages on this site for the last few months, and have only just realised that there is a new member introduction forum. Typical me- blab first, check later. I am married, 38 years old with two (third on the way) kids. I have moved here from...

Well, my illustrious motorcycling career so far consists of 4.5k on a '10 Hyosung GT250R. Whatever anyone says about beginner bikes, it's a lot more fun when you actually like how your bike looks :P My riding time is spent either commuting or in the twisties. Sadly, I don't enjoy it as much as I...

Hey. I'm Ben, I've got a 96 Honda CB250 Nighthawk. I've found it to be a good bike so far. Its nice to finally be part of the biking community after ages of wanting to get a bike, and I'm looking forward to meeting other bikers.

hey all, just got my fist bike a suzuki gn250 and are pretty new to the riding scene just wondering if anyone out there can give me some helpfull pointers on best way to do things and keep myself out of trouble. cheers

Just signed up, thought i would give this forum stuff a crack. Have been into bikes for years owned 1980 CB900f for 17 years! thought it was about time to get a upgrade. Had permission from my better half to buy a 2000 V11 Guzzi just picked up on Saturday from Nelson and rode back to Palmy North...

New sign up, have a Yamaha Zeal 250, living in Dunedin.

Hi, I thought I would just like to introduce myself here to the forums. Recently (a few days ago) I bought my first bike, A 2004 Suzuki GN250E. To show how much of a newb I am, I don't even know what the 'E' on the end means. *Face Palm* I bought the bike from the local dealer, I was second hand...

Hey People! Finally taken the plunge and doing my Learn to Ride and Basic handling course in a couple of weeks time! I have been threatening to get my learners bike licence for so many years, (even several decades!). Have a deposit on a 250 Bandit already and will be hopefully collecting...

Hiya everyone. Im a nutter from South Africa soon to pop across to Kiwi Land. Most upset that my TL has to stay here, JUST after I finished the new custom flame job (know it sounds strange to put that on a TL but it really works, its gold pearl ghost flames) Anyway, Ill be browsing the forums...

hey guys, as you can see im new to this site\road riding. just picked up a 1989fzr250 which could quite possibly be the best purchase iv have ever made! Done heaps of dirt riding over the years now they've let me lose on wellington roads. Don't know anyone who rides down here, so would be keen to...

KB's... greetings. Well I am finally back on two wheels... been a while since my last bike (Norton 750). Shit I remember when I was a lad and ONLY had a bike to get around, I swore I would never buy a car... yeah well getting a real job put paid to that idea. Cant carry all yer tools in a pack...

G'day, I'm very new to biking. I'm also from Tasmania, I know this is 'A site for all New Zealand Motorcyclists' but its helped me with a few problems already, so I thought i'd sign up. I just got my license after many months of getting into bikes (admiring, researching, i'm a sucker for old...

New to this forum so still finding my way around, my garage consists of a Yamaha tzr250 3ma, a rz250rr ypvs a few laverda jotas and an old bmw r75/5. Unfortunately the lavs and beemer belong to my old man, i live in east Auckland, have mad bike disease and a soft spot for yam 2 strokes, although...

Hi all well i have had my bike for about 5 mths... luckily my hubby has been riding for a long time so i pick his brains. But i like to get others input too. Loved bikes since i cant remember when... i am a little afraid but mainly of not being attached to mine when out on a ride so want to...

Hey can anyone tell me how (if posible) i can change my username?

Hey guys and gals just got my first bike a kawasaki EL 250v, I also want to get into motocycle mechanics could anyone help me out with that?

Hi All I just picked up a 2004 Honda VTR250 yesterday with helmet and hoping to get the rest of the gear delivered today. I'm on the North Shore and have been driving gently around the block so far. Even though I've had my learner's licence for 15 years my last experience on a bike was boosting...

Hi all, Name is Stefan. Live in central Auckland and been riding for 2 months on an Aprilia RS 250. Have done a fair bit of riding 4000 km in last two months and absolutely loving it. Joined the forums to learn a few things, get tips, event news etc. See you all out there.

Ok maybe not that bad! I had never been on a road bike before I went to Wellington and had a ride on the back of a friends bike and got totally hooked! I came straight home sat my learners and brought a brand spanking new bike! Just sat my restricted and now need some biker buddies, cuz i...

Hi All - after years of telling myself I will learn to ride I have finally taken the first step. My other half is a well seasoned rider and used to much bigger bikes than I could ever contemplate! I have almost in my possession a Suzuki GN250 which is perfect for me being vertically challenged. I...

Hi, I am newish to kiwi biker, This is my first thread anyway. I have been riding for a while and have just made the move from sports bikes to a cruiser style (vl250), I am keen to hear from anyone who may be interested in the odd weekend ride. nothing to big or far as time is always short. ...