Touring bikes and just touring in general
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...
Well in my opinion these kits are a must have when touring. No doubt this has been covered before but no harm in bringing it up again as riders are still being caught out. These kits are for tubeless tyres, wheels/tyres need not be removed. Basic instructions are; scrub the hole up with file...
Am wanting to transport two bikes to Sydney for a two week tour - anyone know of a good bike transport company? Anyone got any advice re transporting bikes to Aussie? Thanks
My wife and I try and ride in unusual places each year, now that our family has mostly gone out on their own. We rode Vietnam last year and this year our son joined us for our Asia ride. He only started riding this year to be able to carry out this trip. Started of in Cambodia then up tp Vietnam...
have you ridden this beach, your thoughts on it plzzzzzzzz as i intend to ride it this coming labour weekend.... which direction is best to ride it.. where to get on and off.... JMJ
in February next year I will be back in the South Island for the TT 2000. I am interesed in one of the add on roads which runs from Niagara around the coast to Fortrose. The last time I was through this road was in 2001 in a Camper Van. I recall some gravel. The TT 2000 route also takes further...
Found this on a Harley forum This guy did this on a new sporty (I think) with a sidecar fitted to it "From Saskatchewan (road kill capitol of North America) it became interesting.So many dead animals everywhere.Roving packs of wolves and coyotes made for interesting road side stops.Not to...
My mate Dick Hubbard (used to be mayor of Auckland) and I have just completed our circumnavigation of Australia on a pair of R1200GS. We left Sydney on 1 May and returned on 9 August so we weren't in any hurry. I am home now, still smiling! If you are interested, my blog is here:...
Hi guys, My current ride is a 1987 Honda NV400SP. I've done 8,000km in the past year on it. I've done 500km days on it and am looking to move up to a more suitable sport tourer. It needs to carry 2-3 hard luggage cases and two up on long trips. But it needs to be able to put that silly grin...
Thinking of heading to Japan for 5 weeks and wondered if anyone has toured on a bike or has had any riding experience in the major cities. Sure it wont be like riding in Viet Nam. Need as much info as possible to help plan the trip and transport. Cheers, Lily
Jus t lookiing at my map for a weekend ride off SH3 to fordell and beyond???.Just wanting some info on the roads out that way and possibly on to Taihape or Hunterville and back down SH1 to Wanganui. Cheers Gaz
I've always gone as far North as Cormandel (Coro loop) and then across to Matarangi / Kuaotuna in the past. Would like to explore the roads further North and check out places like Colville , Port Charles and Port Jackson. On google it looks like between Colville and Coromandel is sealed.But don't...
Thinking about doing some touring down in the South Island next summer. I have a Kawasaki ER6n that I find a comfortable all rounder and am looking at another one for Mrs Berg. Wondering if anybody has done a bit of long distance with one and what pack/paniers they used.
looking around for a new set of panniers for the Daytona with a hi-mount muffler,does anyone have or had these ones? And what are your thought's? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=300118218&open_homes=®ion=&district= I have had the oxford in the past and they fit with the...
Well not quite, but almost..... we did 10 :) Day 1 – Prague to Alpbach Austria Woke up to some fantastic weather, clear blue skies and the kind of start to a ride you mostly dream about in this part of Europe, Spent a bit longer than anticipated cramming as much as we possibly could in to...
Found this is my search for something else ... as you do. A "homebuilt" 2 litre V 12 .... http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/10/30/honda-cbx-v12-by-andreas-georgeades/
Hey guys - just wondering if anyone knows the Danseys Pass area? I'm off down Central way in April and looking for a different part of the SI to explore but can't see the good old Google street view for this area . . . Is that a bad sign for a street bike? :shit: Thanks
Looking at doing a short tour of North Island soon & to spruce things up on the way home I thought I would check out a section of road that I need some help with, Instead of heading up the Paraparas/SH4 I like the looks of the Whanganui River Road which leads you onto Jerusalem & Raetihi :woohoo:...
I was travelling from Taumranui to Stratford in the weekend and got to think that it's about time that stretch of road was sealed. Shit ....Wer'e only talking about 18km,s of seal here so i don't think it would break the bank. I'm not sure on this info but apparently this stretch of road is both...
Hi Im looking for a bike to bike intercom. Anyone using one at the moment that can comment on which ones work and which dont or do none work? regards Terry
I'm thinking of parking myself at the Tarawera Outlet camsite for a few nights. Just me, a tent, a good book or two and some walking. Having not been there before I was just wondering if anyone can fill me in on the state of the access road. Is it something that you'll need a trail bike to get...
I like the Strom but her indoors finds it a bit difficult to get on without a ladder. I happened to tell her that I was looking at Goldwings on TardMe (as you do)and she said " I always wanted you to get one of those"- she likes armchairs and luggage! So the question is, would one be feasible for...
Well, 2660 km each and 110l fuel each we're back in Auckland after a fantastic 9 days away. We left home a day earlier than planned and spent night one at Pussy Palace (many thanks John! and yummy easter egg from Annie); then on to Masterton (night at me mum's) then tally ho to the ferry. This...
There sure are some deusies here! Wheres m' lotto ticket, I want to get at them........ http://www.waze.com/blog/the-19-most-complex-and-dangerous-roads-in-the-world/
Me and my brother are going on a cruise around the East Cape this Easter weekend. We've got a pretty packed schedule, but if anyone's got any suggestions about things that are too good to miss, then let us know! We're going through Tauranga, Whakatane, round the Cape, Gisborne, Napier, so if you...
When travelling overseas on your bike there is always that tiresome issue of where to stay. In the past I have suggested to people that Youth hostels etc are not so bad but am more likely to suggest to people in the future that they try couchsurfing. Couchsurfing is based on the principle of paying...
A mental block. What's the name of the iconic pub in the Taumarunui area, maybe towards Stratford? You know the one I mean? Do they have accommodation? TIA:niceone:
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