Couple of quick questions

[steel001]

Hey,

Bought a Ninja 250 yesterday, arrives Tuesday, can't wait!

A bit apprehensive about road riding, but I think it's the best way to be, want to take it slow and learn the ropes.

A couple quick questions: who do you guys use for insurance? and what sort of security do you use to lock the bike up?

Also if any one wants to teach a noob a few things or go for a ride sometime would be good to catch up, I live around Cornwall Park area.

Cheers

[p.dath]

Come along to NASS (North Auckland Street Skills). You'll find it invaluable.



I suggest you start by finding a quiet street, and ride up and down it a bit. Practice basic skills like braking, changing up and down, etc.

Check out insurers on the Wiki:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Category:Motorcycle_Insurance

[steel001]

Thanks for the link, state doesnt seem too bad but I will ring a couple others tomorrow.

I have been reading about NASS, and will make it there for sure, pretty cool of people to offer so much advice etc. Is there a street skills style event on the southern side of the bridge?

Read abit about the mentor thing aswell, but either I can't seem to find the appropriate link or it died off?

[Tink]

Good advice about finding a quiet street.... as for Mr sidewinder... he has plenty to say and sometimes its good... :P eh SW...lol

I went with the auto club thru my broker. $6k insured $41 per month.... seemed ok to me, as my car is twice that.

[Hanne]

If you use 'search' on these forums there is plenty about various insurance options, just make sure you do get the bike insured ASAP! Seem to have been a lot of thefts happening lately...

[steel001]

Thanks Rocketgal I noticed that lol

State will insure 8,000 for $36 a month, I will def get it done before I get the bike Hanne

[p.dath]

Good advice about finding a quiet street.... as for Mr sidewinder... he has plenty to say and sometimes its good... :P eh SW...lol

I went with the auto club thru my broker. $6k insured $41 per month.... seemed ok to me, as my car is twice that.

I haven't run into Autoclub for bikes before. Would you like to add something to the Wiki about them?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Category:Motorcycle_Insurance

[Sidewinder]

Thanks Rocketgal I noticed that lol

State will insure 8,000 for $36 a month, I will def get it done before I get the bike Hanne

what why do they give everyone but me insurance??

[Tink]

Thanks Rocketgal I noticed that lol

State will insure 8,000 for $36 a month, I will def get it done before I get the bike Hanne

The difference tween insurance companies is the payout... so stay safe... and hope for no incidences... !!!

Ah J is cool... ya just have to mentally slap him around a bit when he misbehaves... lol

[Tink]

I haven't run into Autoclub for bikes before. Would you like to add something to the Wiki about them?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Category:Motorcycle_Insurance

Sure, but not tonight have to find the paperwork!

[p.dath]

what why do they give everyone but me insurance??

Nothing personal, it will just be business. They have a profile of customers they want, and you probably just don't fit that profile.

[Sidewinder]

Nothing personal, it will just be business. They have a profile of customers they want, and you probably just don't fit that profile.

yea supose dangours, failing to stop and many more realy dont help. but never claimed or reported a crash before tho lol

[DMCD]

Hey,

Bought a Ninja 250 yesterday, arrives Tuesday, can't wait!

A bit apprehensive about road riding, but I think it's the best way to be, want to take it slow and learn the ropes.

A couple quick questions: who do you guys use for insurance? and what sort of security do you use to lock the bike up?

Also if any one wants to teach a noob a few things or go for a ride sometime would be good to catch up, I live around Cornwall Park area.

Cheers

May I suggest, Kiwibike, they are an insurance broker and I have had a very good experience with them so far.

[GOONR]

May I suggest, Kiwibike, they are an insurance broker and I have had a very good experience with them so far.

+1 for Kiwibike

[wisefxx]

if you want anyone to show you te way to the NASS ride im happy to help. not going this week though but next week definatly. im in the mt eden/balmoral area.

[steel001]

Insurance sorted, went through State as they seemed pretty good , reasonable cover etc. Went for my first ride late last night, getting used to shifting slowly, will be happy when the running in part is over, why have I been driving cars all these years?

Will take you up on that for sure Wisefxx, just give me a place and time, cheers.

[ManDownUnder]

what why do they give everyone but me insurance??

They prefer to make money...