Wanting to get into biking and those that are just starting
This is a list of books that people might find helpful. All books are available on Amazon.com. Please note that none of these books have been reviewed by any member of Kiwibiker so if you would like to provide a review please do so in this thread. Any other suggested books can be added to the...
i started riding not long ago and first got on two wheels at an empty parking lot, like i am sure a lot of others did too. there have been a few posts lately from new riders not knowing where to go to and get started/practice away from traffic, and as a result having to get started on busy roads...
We now have the Kiwibiker Mentor programme up and running so if you want or need some help with your riding you can request to be put in contact with a Mentor, all of whom have many years of experience and knowledge to share. They're not Motorcycle Riding Trainers, just riders that have been there...
I've spoken to many experienced riders of late about the subject of blipping (talking about on-road use). My guestimate is about 80% of them say they do it. There are also some notable experienced riders who don't do it, and some go so far as to recommend not doing it (once again, only talking...
I have a hedgehog that races down the back yard nearly every night that i have dubbed it my 250cc hedgehog as it,s speed is noteworthy. I,ve been keeping stats on Trade Me of total bike sale listing numbers for some time now. several years ago was under 5000 and has crept up slowly but since...
Has anyone put a road legal surfboard rack on their motorbike?
Ok, this thread is hopefully going to provide information to noob riders about what happens when you ride bikes. Its not to put people off riding, its to prevent them browning their trowsers, when it does happen. I was always told, if you are ever going to ride, you WILL come off at some time. It...
Not as bad as it sounds realy. No marks at all. I must had flicked the little lever on the side of my helmet and it sort of came loose when I was ripping down Ardmore road. I pulled over to the side of the road. Yes I saw the gravel!!!!!!!!!!! However I thought hmm I wont put my stand...
Hi Guyz My bike 250cc has used 12.77lt to do 300km. I have been thrashing it a bit. Does that usage seem ok?
Being a noob I've been practising emergency stops on some back roads near my house. This type of stop obviously dispenses with engine breaking and down shifting, so when I come to a stop I'm in 4th gear with the clutch in. Now when I try to shift down into first to pull away again, the gear...
Hi, I have a Hyosung GT250 Comet which I have been struggling to learn on, I find it very heavy and a bit big (I am 5'6" and under 70kg), I rode a friends street legal dirt bike the other day and realised just how much easier it could be! I am looking at selling the Hyosung and buying a 250cc...
Nobody told me what fun this would be. I hadn't ridden a bike at all, apart from 1 1/2 hours doing my BHS, ever. My bike ( a Hyosung GV250) was delivered by Nth Island Motorcycle Movers (major plug, great service, good price)to the local bike shop Wednesday morning and I picked it up lunchtime...
Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a new bike from a dealer. Not really sure what i'm after. I'm a learner rider so need something good to learn on. I've seen a few bikes that i Like but i'm unsure of what direction to go in. I'm interested in a Honda CBR125R, Honda Magna, Suzuki DR200SE...
Hi guyz which petrol is the best for my bike? Super/98 But which servo? does it make a difference? bp? mobil?
Tuesday arvo I had my wife on the back of the bike for the first time. Had a little potter around town, I found the trickiest thing was stopping and starting off, she found the hardest thing was getting her leg over (no comments please, and she does have a knee replacement). Today I suggested...
Hi all. First post here on these forums. :) So after many years of wanting a bike, I finally bought my first one (a Suzuki FXR). It's awsome fun to ride around on, but the problem is, that after a couple months, it already seems too slow. Especially above 50km/hr and going uphill. Is there a...
I have heard this warning heaps. Yeah so what. How often? Does it depend on mileage you do? or the temp? Perhaps the condition of your tyres? The way you ride?
:Punk: Woohoo - after having my learners bike licence for 20 years and not owning anything two wheeled with a motor since high school (nifty fifty :scooter: yeeah), I have finally finally saved enough coin to get myself a motorbike (and a nippy little Spada it is, even if it is 22 years old!) ...
Got my full license yesterday and just figured I'd make a note of something that very nearly caught me out. When you bring some form of Proof of Address, make sure that it isn't too old. I was sure that it needed to be less than a year old, so just grabbed any old bank statement. This turned...
Well, long time no post. Haven't visited the ol' KiwiBiker site in quite a while now, but thought I would check in. I'm starting to feel the urge to get back on a bike after my little crash episode in Aug 2007 (was it that long ago? Yes, yes it was!). In hindsight, I wish I hadn't made an...
That's right all complete today! Loving it. I have a question about learning skills. A mate of mine who has been riding for over twenty years said just get out there and ride every day to up the skill level. The guy that took me for the BHC said to go to a quite place and practice what...
hello fellow forum goers, at the super age of 43 and having recently bought an old scooter for commuting to work i have been shocked that i havent taken to two wheels sooner! then again i didnt get my car licence until i was in my 30's :blink: so, i have booked in a course to teach me the basics...
Hi all, I am looking at buying a bike for my learners- I want a dual purpose bike. I have riden lots before off road but the thing is I am 6 foot six and 120kg! I am currently looking at either DRZ 250 or WRF 250, any recommendations for me? dosnt have to be one of the two mentioned bikes.. ...
Umm Do you wear your bike pants inside or outside of your boots? Is it a safety thing? or preference? Does it depend on the gear? Should I turn up to my basic handling course in all my gear? or will I look like a complete toss?
Well, i've been wanting to ride a motorbike for years and years, and since being out working for the last few years, it's been a desire that's stronger than ever. Not to mention more affordable. Perhaps i should start at the beginning... As a young boy i grew up in small town NZ with all the...
Hi All Hope I have the right forum for this. Had a learners motorcycle licence for about 15 years now without really using it and now I'm wanting a bike and kit for commuting from North Shore to Papakura for work. The bike will probably be a Honda VTR250 or Hyosung GT250, heaps of information...
My bike will be delivered day after tomorrow, can't wait. However, I would like to know what maintenance fluids KiwiBikers recommend. What do you use for your: Engine oil: My manual recommends API SF or SG SAE 10W-40, however, I would prefer to use a semi-synthetic genuine 4T motorcycle oil...
You know what frightens me about some of the posts in this forum? That a very young noob will take on as literal truth, some of the potentially risky suggestions about how to handle certain situations. An example of this is when I Was told recently of a post where someone had suggested spraying...
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