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...
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
Going round East Cape this weekend with 2 other KB'ers and a non-KB mate so if you see a Black Street Triple, a grey BMW K1200R, a red Blackbird and a grey BMW R 1200 GS on the road, that will be us. Heading off from Coro to Ohope via Murapara on Friday, round to Gisborne on Saturday, then Napier...
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:...
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
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:
Evening all, I have had my V-Strom for three weeks and I'm staring to get used to it, it;'s like learning all over again. I was wondering who else has one and what sort of tips they would like to pass on. Got the Strom 'cos the wife liked the pillion (hence opening the purse strings) and I like the...
rockin up the country to auckland for a bit of a look round. any suggestions for bike friendly secure accomodation in the upper north island, auckland in particular.
Not sure if this is the right forum to use, but couldn't see a better one? I'm looking at riding from Tauranga to Levin. Now I know that these sites travel times are generally on the longer side but Google Maps is telling me that 420 km's will take 5 hours and 40 minutes to travel where as AA...
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The wife and I are heading down to the S.I. leaving Hellensville on the 20th or 21ist. :woohoo: we will be meandering around with no set agenda as per usual. I have set up a blog page that I will keep up dated from the road, It is my first attempt at blogging . http://tournz2010.blogspot.com/...
Just had ride from CHCH to AKLD - great weather, awesome trip but need to ask advise as to windshields really make a great deal of difference to wind buffering. No windshield on my Honda VT750C and I felt like an airbrake holding the bike back. Has anyone used one on this bike model and did it work...
As much as I'd love to get my adventure bike asap I don't think I'll have it before I do the lovely stretch of gravel from Waikaremoana to Murupara. Am I mad to do this on a VN800 or what - I did SH43 and loved it - this however would be more of a challenge. Anyone else on a cruiser done...
hi all,im new to the area and have just bought a bike and would like to know where all the best roads are in taranaki and new plymouth area?............be it for an evening blast or a full day out. ive heard the forgotten highway and mt messenger are popular? any good round trips anyone can...
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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/
Looking for few bikes to fill container leaving Wellinton late May headed to Los Angeles. Pick your bike mid July and ride off on the most exciting ride of your life through the most scenic country outside of NZ. 70 th Anniversary at Sturgis this year, why not become one of the 600,000 riding...
Anyone looking for a hyde sump guard for a BMW X Challenge pm me was a special order cant get hold of customer brand new.
Well today is one of the better days of this summer so far, wild blustery, overcast, cool and showery! I invited Mrs Oldrider for a casual ride down to the new Kurow wineries "Cellar Door" for lunch. I must say it was very nice and would be a very nice stop off for any of our KB touring wine...
I have some business to do in the South Island next week and for once I don't need a car load of gear, just me and my laptop (and I may not even take that, just use a pen and paper; a concept which some of the younger members on here may not be familiar with...) so have decided to trundle down on...
happy new year KBs i am heading down to the south island leaving 13th jan return 20th jan have to make for motueka first then go with the flow All welcome Cheers Mike
after this years mission on a yamaha Jog, it was time to trump it. Unfortunatly, I am currently sick, but this is the plan And to do it all on a rental GN250 I hope to survive it It all starts on sunday. I cant wait. Just finalising the details now.
Can anyone recommend a good Motorcycle alarm..
you will need: 1 x authentic shagadelic sheep hide - $49.95 the warehouse 1 x allen key - comes with the bike 1 x almost pimpin' cruiser instructions: 1. unscrew rear seat with allen key. tuck side flaps under rear seat, and refasten bolt. 2. use allen key to push front end of sheep...
Hi all. trying to get my wife on the back.. what advice could you pass on to her, to help her on hop on the bike. im wanting her to join me on some of our adventures, coming up next year.. JMJ
Wanganui to Hunterville, Has anyone ridden this road lately? I'm heading down that way in a few weeks, from Te Awamutu via the lost highway,( 1st time ) overnighting at Stratford, then onto either Wanganui, or failing that, Whanganui. Will head off next day through the back route as described...
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