Wannabe & Newbie Bikers [Archive] - Page 4

A few questions about motorcycling? (45 replies)
Yet another new person looking for the first bike (19 replies)
Waaaaiting (12 replies)
Auckland motorcycle instruction and Basic Handling Skills testing (25 replies)
6r (3 replies)
Seeking help - any kind soul in Christchurch willing to check over a bike for me? (13 replies)
Can someone check a bike out for me in Auckland area? (7 replies)
Help me find a road bike (20 replies)
Blind in my right eye (31 replies)
Buying a bike that is not near you... (17 replies)
New to new bike! What do you do? (31 replies)
Learner rider in Whangarei! (5 replies)
Are you tempted by trackdays, but it's a bit daunting? (49 replies)
The right bike for me? (16 replies)
Newcomer to motorbikes (33 replies)
Stopping? (34 replies)
South Auckland practice places? (4 replies)
Restricted booked... (16 replies)
Northcross full license test Monday! I'm not from that area, what should I expect? (10 replies)
12,000 km clocked up (16 replies)
Passed 6F in Kilbirnie! (9 replies)
Buying my new bike... (7 replies)
CBF1000F: I need urgent advice! (13 replies)
How to pick up your dropped bike? (48 replies)
Yamaha SR250 (3 replies)
Progression of a total motorcycle noob (137 replies)
Getting a licence transfered from the Cook Islands? (25 replies)
Got the KLX today... (25 replies)
Master Yoda riding position? (8 replies)
Learner/Restricted night riding ban (31 replies)
Roll on, roll off? (32 replies)
Sick of Honda CBF250 already (92 replies)
Choke on the bike? (17 replies)
Textbook wannabie (47 replies)
Warming up a bike? (24 replies)
VT Magna 250 - Advice for 1st oil change (4 replies)
91 or 98 fuel? (78 replies)
Insurance for specific bike makes? (18 replies)
Honda CBRR 250 MC22 - advice (17 replies)
New bike options? (18 replies)
Oxford chain locks - Any good? (19 replies)
First SMIDSY! (16 replies)
Common methods of dropping bike? (110 replies)
First day on a bike! (15 replies)
My first ride with 100 other bikers (2 replies)
My first jaunt (19 replies)
Should have got a bike years ago (17 replies)
Auckland CBD parking? (9 replies)
Remember when you turned on your first motorcycle... (33 replies)
Newbie moments and rant. (33 replies)
Obligatory passed my 6F post (0 replies)
Obligatory passed my 6F post (10 replies)
Orewa - Restricted test (17 replies)
70kmh max for learners? (96 replies)
Anyone know anything about SRV250s? (4 replies)
A bike for a big learner? (13 replies)
Gear for a new biker (15 replies)
I need a riding partner + here's a short review about me (63 replies)
Worth upgrading? (8 replies)
What is the best technique for road riding up and down steep hills? (20 replies)
Don't want to have a typical teenage job... (27 replies)
I have a question (7 replies)
Where can I get stats on what bikes/scooters are sold? (6 replies)
Brand new to biking! (29 replies)
Full licence 6F in Hamilton (passed!!) (11 replies)
Shopping time, 6F completed (24 replies)
Rider mentoring in South Auckland (3 replies)
Crashed! (64 replies)
Need help please!!!! (3 replies)
Riding group in Blenheim (1 replies)
Giving way to peds on left turn (22 replies)
Hello from a newbie! (10 replies)
AA restricted test in Wellington (4 replies)
WTF Hyosung GT250R+Turbokit (24 replies)
83 xs400r bobber (1 replies)
6 months 5 days (2 replies)
New member, new rider... (5 replies)
Thanks for caring (30 replies)
Fuel consumption vs RPM vs throttle setting? (23 replies)
Weekend riders in Putaruru/Matamata area? (1 replies)
Honda 1988 CBR250R as a first bike (23 replies)
Reasonably priced 250cc learner? (34 replies)
Carrying pillion on restricted (36 replies)
Am I allowed to be a learner in your country? (14 replies)
Sidecar? (12 replies)
Manukau practical driving test? (4 replies)
ACC/Roadsafe course - I feel shortchanged (16 replies)
Class 6 full (6 replies)
Suzuki GSX250 differences? (12 replies)
Got abused for doing the speed limit (34 replies)
It's been a while (3 replies)
Proud dad (8 replies)
Roll on 2024 (28 replies)
Rode my first big bike (28 replies)
Oggy knobs were a good purchase (6 replies)
Help on Restricted route? (North Shore) (14 replies)
Had to share this giggle, this blonde had some fun... (18 replies)
Madness or genius? (15 replies)
Calling all YOUNG riders! (40 replies)
Newbie looking for advice: CBR250 RR 1990 (11 replies)
Licence exemption? (22 replies)
Recommendation for someone to transport bike from Palmerston North to Auckland? (6 replies)
Wish I'd got into motorbikes years ago (21 replies)
Mt Eden MC no longer a Kawa dealer (2 replies)
Parking in Hamiltron (2 replies)
L Plates are dangerous (71 replies)
Kawasaki EX250, Ninja 250 2009 or Hyosung gt250r 2009? Please help (28 replies)
Restricted test - experiences and advice (84 replies)
New biker - TheDoctor (35 replies)
Nice online bike videos (0 replies)
Total newbie seeking BHS help (26 replies)
BHS and Full Licence training around Onehunga? (7 replies)
Old Steve clocks up 5000 km (17 replies)
New yzfr125 a suitable 125gp bike? (2 replies)
Bike dying at 10k revs (12 replies)
Got soaked this morning (17 replies)
First ride for newbie Christchurch rider! (18 replies)
I have some questions to ask... (17 replies)
Which year Hyosung GT250R to buy? (39 replies)
Major withdrawal (4 replies)
Passed the 6R (11 replies)
On a mission man (0 replies)
Who has done 6R test in Mt Maunganui? (2 replies)
Who knows the 6r licence route in Manukau? (14 replies)
Wheel swapping (5 replies)
GSXR 250 starting problems (15 replies)
WOF/REGO placement (13 replies)
Wanted: Ex-workers of Len Perry Motorcycles, Greenland, Auckland (9 replies)
Passed! (7 replies)
Basic skills recommendation in Christchurch? (29 replies)
My first bike (6 replies)
Moment of genius (21 replies)
Time to go for your next level licence - price going up! (7 replies)
What should I check before I ride? (18 replies)
First accident! (14 replies)
GSX250 Invader, 2003 (7 replies)
Got my restricted this morning, yay! (23 replies)
Newby looking for some biker mates! (34 replies)
Streettalk course questions (1 replies)
First accident. (62 replies)
Pre-purchase inspections for bikes (7 replies)
Badger Upgrade Bike (4 replies)
Back on 2 wheels! (8 replies)
GN250: How many km in a full tank? (for you) (19 replies)
GN250 choke lever. How do I use it? (12 replies)
Full Practical test advice (26 replies)
My first post (Gibbo89) (28 replies)
Stalling. (5 replies)
Novice Motorcycle Safety Training, Tauranga/Mt Maunganui, May 22nd (5 replies)
Tauranga - Taupo and back. First long road trip. (12 replies)
Surprise gravel, mid corner: what now? (35 replies)
Restricted test (6 replies)
Driving in town for the first time. (39 replies)
Cornering tips for newbs? (29 replies)
Flooding the engine. (10 replies)
My first track day (25 replies)
Where can I get some wheels like these? (0 replies)
Concerned about learning how to change gears (34 replies)
Dumb newbie fuel tap question (12 replies)
Thinking of going for a Hyo GT250N. Interested in the pros and cons from Hyo owners (86 replies)
Who is keen for a ride? (Newbie friendly) (21 replies)
A few questions about purchasing my first bike (10 replies)
Hamilton restricted test (PASSED!) (6 replies)
A little bit of joy, at The Farm (0 replies)
Rough running GN250 when cold (11 replies)
So, after a period of procrastination... (9 replies)
First decent long ride today (5 replies)
My first REAL bike (31 replies)
Restricted test recommendations (1 replies)
Getting my bike serviced (16 replies)
Position in seat? (150 replies)
My first hair raising moment (31 replies)
Great learner bike FS in CHCH - VTZ 250 (0 replies)
The Badger gets her restricted (11 replies)
What's the best group ride for beginners? (42 replies)
Confession time (50 replies)
Full license test AA Westage (13 replies)
I'm getting spooked by downhill sweepers (31 replies)
Help before restricted needed. (10 replies)
CBR250RR for a first bike? (11 replies)
Chicken strips (84 replies)
6R completed - No more worrying about plates! (11 replies)
Restricted question (33 replies)
Your thoughts... (27 replies)
First proper ride (9 replies)
I want to get a more powerful motorcycle (34 replies)
Noisier, safer, more power, more fun (28 replies)
Crashed my CBF250 (26 replies)
Looking at getting a bike but need some advice (14 replies)
Learn essential skills for newbies and experienced (9 replies)
Free rider training in South Auckland this Wednesday (11 replies)
Northcross - Driver Testing Centre (23 replies)
Any tips on a good helmet? (9 replies)
And the "Overpriced Beginners Bike of the Week Award" goes to... (84 replies)
Blipping, tell me why I am wrong (131 replies)
Surfboard rack? (15 replies)
Dropped it again! (66 replies)
What's going to happen? (45 replies)
Gas mileage (63 replies)
Emergency stop practice - gear change problem (68 replies)
Check your tyre pressure (5 replies)
Two up. (16 replies)
Got a bike! What next? (26 replies)
Best petrol for my bike? (33 replies)
Getting back on the bike... (8 replies)
Yehah! BHC and Learners on one Saturday morning. (14 replies)
First days on a bike, oh my God! (23 replies)
150 to 250cc - Worth the upgrade? (16 replies)
Bike choice? (9 replies)
Getting my learner licence (23 replies)
Maintenance fluids (13 replies)
License application proof of address (22 replies)
Dodgy advice (20 replies)
Confused and need help! (18 replies)
Got restricted! (3 replies)
Tyre pressure (26 replies)
DVD "Ride Forever" - highly recommended for learner riders (8 replies)
Choosing my first bike (5 replies)
Think it's about time to get a proper bike (16 replies)
Where to buy helmet, jacket, pants, boots for starter? (16 replies)
Back into it (0 replies)
Hill parking... (15 replies)
The AA sucks - bureaucratic nonsense (22 replies)
Rant: filtering (55 replies)
Ok so I'm about to sit my restricted. What do I need to know? (11 replies)
New rider reporting (15 replies)
Changing my learners bike? (24 replies)
Average speed on the open road? (25 replies)
Dress sense?- Dumb questions from a newb (15 replies)
250cc hedgehog and other stats (37 replies)
South Auckland Street Skills starting in March (4 replies)
Mechanicing your bike - what are us noobs missing out on? (25 replies)
So far I have learned... (6 replies)
Basic Handling Offer 23rd Jan (Franklin) (0 replies)
Going for my restricted - U turn question (26 replies)
Fog (13 replies)
What do you call it when? (16 replies)
Booking licence in advance? (1 replies)
What a dick! (31 replies)
AKL 250cc group ride this Saturday (16 Jan) (17 replies)
Defensive Driving question I can't find an answer for (29 replies)
First decent run (0 replies)
Genie passes her learners (106 replies)
'92 Suzuki Dr 250 or '93 Yamaha TT-R 250 or '98 Honda XR250R ? (4 replies)
Kawasaki GPX250 (25 replies)
Appreciation but. (49 replies)
Wanna buy a bike (3 replies)
Bikers' etiquette? (79 replies)
Puhoi pub regular ride? (19 replies)
Indian biker heading to NZ. Help! (21 replies)