Wannabe & Newbie Bikers [Archive]

Kickstart Your Motorbike Journey (0 replies)
BHST training recommendations - Hamilton (2 replies)
Restricted troubles? (11 replies)
Recession 2023 Bike bargains? (4 replies)
Looking for my first bike, aiming for a cruiser. (3 replies)
Over confident as a new rider (23 replies)
Noise coming from what I hope/think is the Brakes and not engine? (1 replies)
Second Bike Options (24 replies)
Ignoring people at traffic lights (9 replies)
Clean-up... Toolkit in a can. (5 replies)
Lams approved or not? (3 replies)
Help I need somebody... 😫 Newby Questions where to start? (31 replies)
Body Temperature control (19 replies)
Unsure of CBR650R LAMS restrictions (14 replies)
The best way? (6 replies)
TIPS please? (3 replies)
Shane Mullins (0 replies)
License question (2 replies)
New rider not mechanically inclined (5 replies)
Restricted Test AN125 (2 replies)
ANother bike reccomendation thread. (8 replies)
Aprilia STX150/ETX150 or Yahama YS125? (5 replies)
New rider (0 replies)
CBTA Restricted (automatic) fail. (22 replies)
FIRST BIKE FOR BEGINNERS GN125H vs GSX150 (6 replies)
Advice wanted: $5K to spend on bike & Gear (26 replies)
Beginner friendly open road rides around Christchurch? (2 replies)
DRZ400SM - good deal? (0 replies)
Does this happen often? First time..... (44 replies)
I'm struggling to get up to speed (18 replies)
Best second learner Bike (3 replies)
Advice for getting on the road first time (18 replies)
Older Vs Newer (23 replies)
New Guy , Kawasaki H1 (5 replies)
Gn125 cam chain (1 replies)
Looking to get a bike and I am beginer :) (18 replies)
Can I use a under 50cc scooter for my learners exam (23 replies)
Suzuki Boulevard s40 650 (2 replies)
any recommendations for a good long distance cruiser/daily work bike? (5 replies)
Whangarei Learner CBTA test recommendations? (2 replies)
Absolute beginner needing experienced advice (5 replies)
Newbie wanting advice. (18 replies)
New rider looking for a moped to school (1 replies)
Returning to biking...? (11 replies)
Learning to maintain a motorcycle (3 replies)
Help - 6R expiring in 1 month - need advise on full license practical test (7 replies)
Wanabe biker with some questions (13 replies)
Wanabe biker and deciding which bike to buy with my budget (0 replies)
looking for advise on next step in my licence (16 replies)
(SCOOTER) 125 cc tricity, question about modifcations or upgrades. (11 replies)
First bike recommendation for tall person (22 replies)
Question about spraying wd 40 on break disks and outside of engine. (25 replies)
Standard "I need help" newbie post (17 replies)
Easy rides for first time pillions in Auckland (21 replies)
GPS waypoints, Far South (12 replies)
GPS downloads, Far South (0 replies)
Question about converting foreign license. (12 replies)
Help, I need advice with hauling, please (17 replies)
Any tricks to pass theory test? (12 replies)
Just upgraded to a gn250 want to make it a bit more cooler without spending alot? (15 replies)
UK biker on tour in October 2018 (14 replies)
The folly of an L plater... (4 replies)
What could I have done..? (24 replies)
The bike cranks but wont start (10 replies)
Early model SV650 (14 replies)
Hot tips (70 replies)
Stale Fuel? (34 replies)
CBTA Rule Change (55 replies)
Suggestions for first bike for female rider (14 replies)
Thoughts on this bike (14 replies)
Getting Learners - After Valuable Road/Riding Tips (16 replies)
Bike to lams approval (7 replies)
BOOS Hurting Us (93 replies)
2 stroke LAMS approved dirt bike (14 replies)
Scooters Are Hard (er) To Ride In A Test (16 replies)
Hello, all the way from South Africa (2 replies)
Advice wanted on first bike (44 replies)
Merry christmas!!!! (5 replies)
BMW G310GS for returning rider - I feel so tall! (15 replies)
First bike - brand new Honda Shadow (150cc) or a 2012 Hyosung Aquila (250cc) (1 replies)
Advice on my first bike - I have two choices. Hysosung or Keeway. (3 replies)
Bike hire - Auckland (1 replies)
Suzuki magicTr50 advice reliability advice please (1 replies)
First Bike (4 replies)
Second bike? (13 replies)
Motorcycle restricted test (17 replies)
The more I learn .... (17 replies)
I'm getting new bike. (17 replies)
Back again. Third time lucky? (5 replies)
First bike. (25 replies)
Full rider looking for tips on Wife bike (15 replies)
New member and rider, keen to find people to ride with. (6 replies)
6 things nobody tells you about being a biker (22 replies)
Thank You for birhtday wishes (0 replies)
New member looking for first bike recommendation, have done a fair amount of research (12 replies)
2017 KTM 390 Duke (0 replies)
What is considered high KMs for a bike? (34 replies)
MT07 Fun (12 replies)
New learner's bike (2 replies)
Back on two wheels, then back off again... (16 replies)
Which LAMS bike should I get ? (39 replies)
Recommendations for bike or scooter (17 replies)
New to the forum, saying hi (28 replies)
Hi all (9 replies)
First bike (9 replies)
1st to 2nd Conundrums (103 replies)
New Scooter or Kawasaki GPX250 2007? (16 replies)
Kawasaki Vulcan s or a triumph street Triple 660 (16 replies)
Kawasaki Ninja 300 for a first timer? (25 replies)
licence disappeared when got my photo driver license (34 replies)
Anyone able to look at a bike for me? (0 replies)
Cornering question (93 replies)
Coming to stop at lights (20 replies)
Motorcycle Apps Are they any good ?? (25 replies)
Bluetooth headsets (17 replies)
DR650 on the road? (22 replies)
Anyone able to check a bike in Nelson out for me please? (6 replies)
Rider jeans or leather pants?? (55 replies)
Your advice please (21 replies)
Big dude (38 replies)
L plate/beginer/slow pace/no pressure meet up and chat (39 replies)
Replacing crashed bike (8 replies)
Looking for training (3 replies)
Mild off road for kids near Wellington (2 replies)
Moving to NZ from SA (6 replies)
Motorcycle Carnage (6 replies)
I just bought a..... (20 replies)
Newbie needing help (7 replies)
West Auckland meet up on 11 Sep 2016? (49 replies)
Honda C50 Registration (2 replies)
Any Riding groups in East Auckland (1 replies)
VTR 250 or Hornet 250: Which is best for me? (19 replies)
Back on a bike (5 replies)
First bike - Yamaha SRV250 (24 replies)
Best day ever! (27 replies)
New to motorbikes - Drz250 broke down in town (19 replies)
And the real fun begins! (24 replies)
First bike: Yamaha MT 03 vs Yamaha R3 (14 replies)
Moving from moped to 250cc motorcycle. Too expensive? (39 replies)
Newbie rider Wellington. One on one lessons (4 replies)
What I see as a motorcyclist eight years on - A tribute to Kiwi Biker (145 replies)
New foreigner! (11 replies)
New rider: what's a better bike to learn on? (33 replies)
Which bike? (23 replies)
Ninja 300 abs wanted (6 replies)
KBers in Ashburton? (Checking out a new girl in Ashburton) (19 replies)
What to do when it rains? (32 replies)
GN250 lifespan? (17 replies)
Kawasaki Ninja 300. Petrol and oil type? (34 replies)
Freedom at last (26 replies)
Bike to get after getting a full licence: Top powered or upgrade gradually? (38 replies)
Full License booked (8 replies)
Cheap or free men's rider gear (3 replies)
First track day - great experience (3 replies)
Advice on buying first bike (21 replies)
Tyres wearing on the RHS? (13 replies)
Learner licence - Christchurch (5 replies)
KTM 525 SX advice (0 replies)
2nd hand purchase advice please (20 replies)
First ride, absolutely awesome! (13 replies)
Full licence without having to wait 12 months (64 replies)
Opinions wanted on first bike (9 replies)
Help noobs buy bikes that can tackle the South Island (59 replies)
Yamaha MT-07 or R3 (12 replies)
I need advice for a bike for restricted license (9 replies)
'Breaking in' a new bike (41 replies)
What's the deal with these "Ace 250 Cafe Racers"? (33 replies)
Looking for people to meet up with in Palmerston North (14 replies)
GN250 - Decent buy? (16 replies)
First bike options? (39 replies)
Gn250 tank change (1 replies)
Husqvarna build (5 replies)
Lams MT07 and derestricting, R3 questions (16 replies)
Steep downhill drive with corners - using brakes too hard (23 replies)
LAMS model codes? What? (18 replies)
Will this be an issue (1 replies)
Full day rider training + test (5 replies)
Lost my only key. The night before test (10 replies)
Full licence motorbike road test (19 replies)
Restoring a race bike? (2 replies)
Newish Rider in Christchurch (3 replies)
Hello everyone, petrol question (65 replies)
What is the best 125cc or 150cc sports bike? (35 replies)
Yamaha YZR-R15 VS Aprilia STX 150 (5 replies)
CBTA 6R and 6F license tests (1 replies)
Upgrade GSXR250 to GSXR750 (19 replies)
6R testing at VTNZ Westgate? (15 replies)
Shelters for bike? (13 replies)
Best for polishing? (12 replies)
Hyosung gt250r exhaust mods? (4 replies)
Full Licence test (3 replies)
Full License Soon - 600cc or 1000cc? (105 replies)
Learner buddies be careful what you buy off Trade Me (35 replies)
Opinions on gsx250 first bike? and gear advice please (18 replies)
Bikes. I'm a bit confused (51 replies)
What's good learner bike? (47 replies)
Honda CBR600RR 2007 (12 replies)
Info on Hyosung bikes? Any good? (30 replies)
Going on the road for the first time (50 replies)
Full License test advice wanted (Specifically Lower Hutt but any advice is welcome!) (5 replies)
How do I get rid of the L-Plate Rider under my name? (17 replies)
Worth upgrading? (8 replies)
Hyosung gv650 (11 replies)
Ford HQ - riding lessons? (5 replies)
The Big 3! (18 replies)
LAMS approved bike with a exhaust? (37 replies)
New rider in Auckland wanting cheap commuter (9 replies)
Vulcan 500 (1 replies)
Suggest bikes for me to test ride (34 replies)
First bike for small female? (33 replies)
Dehydration? (8 replies)
What should be my first ride when I get a new bike? (20 replies)
What would be a good bike for me to upgrade to? (20 replies)
I'm thinking of getting a motorcycle (22 replies)
What is a good learner bike to get? (19 replies)
New bike purchasing confused totally (15 replies)
I need some advice on Auckland motorcycle workshops (6 replies)
Second hand LAMS sports bike? (7 replies)
Bike registration fees question (4 replies)
125cc bikes on hills? (8 replies)
$6-8k, looking for suggestions (64 replies)
A fun LAMS bike? (76 replies)
Free TCX race S boots for learner rider (0 replies)
Learner biker wanting recommendations on daily commute bike (36 replies)
Noob help with traffic and routes from City to Papakura (39 replies)
So I'm buying my first bike (8 replies)
How do you react when you see people talking on their phone or texting whilst driving (71 replies)
2013 CB500X ABS price (0 replies)
Tube to tubeless? (4 replies)
Is it LAMS approved? (8 replies)
Kawasaki EN500 fuel petcock? (7 replies)
Honda CBR150 (4 replies)
Dog on a bike? (5 replies)
Full Motorcycle Practical Test? (26 replies)
Back on two wheels (4 replies)
20,000 rpm (0 replies)
Almost out of my cast (7 replies)
Newbie looking for first bike (29 replies)
Returning biker, saying hello (30 replies)
Traffic lights not changing (39 replies)
CBTA recommendations Auckland (5 replies)
Bike or Brand? (61 replies)
Suggestions required (10 replies)
LAMs for a very tall guy? (23 replies)
Best small-medium enjoyable road bike? (46 replies)
LAMs on a budget (47 replies)
Wind or rain? (68 replies)
New rider, again, saying hello (17 replies)
Back on two wheels and loving it! (14 replies)
Suzuki GSX400X Impulse 1987. Should I buy it? (26 replies)