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Chrissunflower
27th June 2009, 09:49
Hey all!!
I will be moving to Wanaka in a couple of weeks for the winter season. Unfortunately I will be leaving my bike in Scotland...Boooooo.
I've just completed a solo tour of Europe on a Fazer 600...was awesome and a perfect bike for the job.
Anyway I'm looking to meet fellow bikers and some advice or direction pointed on bike ownership in NZ. such as do you have MOTs? or what are they called in NZ etc etc.......
Once the snow season finishes I'm looking to buy a bike and ride around the South & North Island and possibly over to Oz too.........so any advice would be muchly appreciated!!
And of course any bikers who would like to meet for a beer would be great as I know no one in Wanaka/New Zealand!!!
I'm a 26 female...into bikes, snowboarding, extreme sports and used to work on Oil Rigs as an engineer........No this is not a personal add so keep your GSH/WLTM/THM bull cr*p to yourself!! :) would be cool to meet others with similar interests!!
Can't wait to see your country!!!
Chris
Maha
27th June 2009, 09:59
Welcome to KB and soon to be NZ...Wanaka is a wonderful place, we were there about three years ago and unfortunately my lasting memory is having a wisdom tooth pulled, the South Island is glorious and stunning.
ajturbo
27th June 2009, 10:01
there are some really nice...but dodgy, bikers down that way....
enjoy!!!!!!!!
Maha
27th June 2009, 10:05
there are some really nice...but dodgy, bikers down that way....
enjoy!!!!!!!!
She said Wanaka not Wellington.
Winston001
27th June 2009, 10:07
Dodgy?? Dodgy!! Fine, interesting, dedicated riders maybe...:shutup:
You'll love Wanaka and the South Island. Its a bikers paradise. There are threads on here from others with similar questions, I suggest you look through the Visitors sub-forum.
As for buying bikes, Trademe is the main buy/sell site in NZ. Ebay doesn't feature. Plenty of good people and helpful advice on here.
Monstaman
27th June 2009, 10:10
there are some really nice...but dodgy, bikers down that way....
enjoy!!!!!!!!
Yeap and I am one of them.:shit:
Heya Chris, welcome to our land, I am Andi Delis, President and founder of The Wanaka Motorcycle Club.
We have 54 members within the Wanaka area and a coupla floaters from outa town.
I am married so you are shit outa luck :laugh: ... so sorry about that, (so keep your GSH/WLTM/THM bull cr*p to yourself!!) BTW, WTF is that and what does it mean.
So anyway, email me at andi@delisqs.co.nz and I can get you in touch with the local lads and ladesses, we have a monthly gathering at a different pub and all sorts of rides, look forward to catchin up.
crazyhorse
27th June 2009, 10:14
Although Wanaka is a long way away from Hawkes Bay.... welcome to New Zealand. We do have some great riding roads in our country. If you get up here in the North Island - give us a call, would love to get together for a chat and coffee/beer.
owner
27th June 2009, 18:10
Good on ya lass, Me and mine did a europe tour on a 04 fazer last year we are here in CHCH now for good 5hrs away from wanaka. How long did you spend in Europe? Highlights?
Wanaka is my favorite place in the world.
Do you have a job on a hill?
Treble Cone is the best If you ask me, Just a mix of all sorts.
Cardrona for familys Remarks for Oldies
hayd3n
27th June 2009, 18:15
welcome to nz and join the southern bikers!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheshire Cat
27th June 2009, 18:20
Welcome to KiwiBiker!!! :banana:
Foxzee
27th June 2009, 21:02
there are some really nice...but dodgy, bikers down that way....
enjoy!!!!!!!!
Mmmmmmm.........you'd be the man in the know lol!!!!!!:clap:
WLTM - Will Lick The Muff? Not sure about the others?
kasper
27th June 2009, 21:22
Anyway I'm looking to meet fellow bikers and some advice or direction pointed on bike ownership in NZ. such as do you have MOTs? or what are they called in NZ etc etc.......
Yep we have MOT's over her but they are called WOF warrant of fitness.
and if you are ever up Auckland way drop in and say hello.
--kasper
fireliv
27th June 2009, 21:29
Hey Welcome!!!!
Wanaka is such a cool place! Have heaps of fun!! Might c you if yoou make it 2 chch!!
Paul in NZ
28th June 2009, 06:38
Don't worry a single 26 yr old woman is not going to remain friendless in Wanaka during the snow season for long...
6ft5
28th June 2009, 09:53
Welcome to KB - you better behave or :2guns:
shafty
29th June 2009, 05:31
Welcome to NZ Girl!
Solo round Europe? Sounds like a trip!! Did you post a Ride Report back home on that? Cut and paste it here if you did! Cheers
Swoop
29th June 2009, 10:52
Welcome Chris!
Simply stunning part of the country, with bike roads galore!!:Punk:
The MOT is referred to as a WOF (Warrant of Fitness) and is a six monthly check up costing around $45- (varies a bit).
If the vehicle is less than 5(?) years old, it is valid for one year.
Living in Wanaka, you will need a decent liver...:wari:
MIXONE
29th June 2009, 10:59
Welcome aboard.You will find that the South Island is biker heaven in summer.
We don't call it Godzone for nothing!
Bring your winter woolies cause you'll need them.
klingon
29th June 2009, 11:14
...
Once the snow season finishes I'm looking to buy a bike and ride around the South & North Island and possibly over to Oz too.........so any advice would be muchly appreciated!!
...
My advice: If you're planning on riding to Australia you'll need a good set of water wings!
Welcome to KB and welcome (soon) to NZ! See you on the road!
Dirty_Harri
29th June 2009, 15:02
Welcome to KB! Have a safe trip to NZ and we hope to see you on the road. :rockon:
cold comfort
29th June 2009, 17:43
Hey all!!
I will be moving to Wanaka in a couple of weeks for the winter season. Unfortunately I will be leaving my bike in Scotland...Boooooo.
I've just completed a solo tour of Europe on a Fazer 600...was awesome and a perfect bike for the job.
Anyway I'm looking to meet fellow bikers and some advice or direction pointed on bike ownership in NZ. such as do you have MOTs? or what are they called in NZ etc etc.......
Once the snow season finishes I'm looking to buy a bike and ride around the South & North Island and possibly over to Oz too.........so any advice would be muchly appreciated!!
And of course any bikers who would like to meet for a beer would be great as I know no one in Wanaka/New Zealand!!!
I'm a 26 female...into bikes, snowboarding, extreme sports and used to work on Oil Rigs as an engineer........No this is not a personal add so keep your GSH/WLTM/THM bull cr*p to yourself!! :) would be cool to meet others with similar interests!!
Can't wait to see your country!!!
Chris
Just got back from the first w/e of the season snowboarding. You will want to catch up with Woodybee for a start to be led astray, or pointed in the right drection, depending on your viewpoint. If you have a liking for porridge and uninsulated houses you will just love Dunedin!.We are up in Wanaka most weekends during the season anyway. Maybe catch you up the mountain soon. Welcome to the South.
_Shrek_
29th June 2009, 17:55
would be cool to meet others with similar interests!!
Can't wait to see your country!!!
Chris
I was there today you picked a great place to stay :niceone:
welcome to KB Chris :woohoo:
there are some really nice...but dodgy, bikers down that way....
Dodgy?? Dodgy!! Fine, interesting, dedicated riders maybe...:shutup:
thats why the Shrek family is moving down to Roxbrugh so that there can be abit of culture in the area :whistle:
there are some really nice...but dodgy, bikers down that way....
enjoy!!!!!!!!
Hah thats what we say about you north islanders lol!!! You will love wanaka, and the southisland, heaps of cool roads to ride. Have FUN:woohoo:
scracha
30th June 2009, 12:19
Wayhey...another KB'er that nobody will be able to understand!!
Arrowolf
8th July 2009, 22:41
Welcom in South island, itīs the best place on earth to ride a bike.
If you like come to Arrowtown and see me in Bonjour cafe.
Arrowolf
Mschvs
9th July 2009, 13:06
Welcome welcome ... and i have to agree. Riding in the South Island is probably much nicer then the North! Have fun!
Maddmaxs
24th July 2009, 01:38
My pal arrived in Wanaka a couple of months ago. She runs a motel with her friend. She's a bikeless biker, luvs her boarding. PM me and I'll get her details to you - if she hasnt already left an impression on your memory by now! We emigrate to CHCH on Tuesday. Woo hoo!
Maddmaxs
Chrissunflower
29th July 2009, 18:48
Well I'm glad to see everyone down here has a sense of humour! The replys have kept me entertained! I made it to Wanaka a few weeks ago now....no bike yet will wait a couple of months till I go on the hunt....However I've already been drooling over the roads as I sit on the bus up the mountain everyday!!!! I'm not very good with the site yet so asking for PM's is probably equivalent to asking me to perform brain surgery right now......but hey I'll work it out at some point!!! Hopefully get to meet some of you soon and chew up some bends and drinks some beers :)
Thanks again!
Swoop
29th July 2009, 19:24
I'm not very good with the site yet so asking for PM's is probably equivalent to asking me to perform brain surgery right now......but hey I'll work it out at some point!!!
Thanks again!
You might find PM's challenging, since the post count may not bee enough. Emails might be better.
Terrible roads down there, eh?:shifty:
gunrunner
29th July 2009, 19:42
Have been to Scotland and its a lovely country .
Come on help her out . Im in the Wairarapa and have a spare bed when you are up this way . PM me when you are heading this way :Punk:
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