So how many 600cc+ bikers actually earn 80k+?

[firefighter]

So, i'm getting sick of hearing about how those of us on 600cc+ bikes tend to be higher earners.

The number constantly quoted and used for subsidisation examples is $80 000.

So, for interests sake, how many of you on here with bikes over 600cc, earn that much or more?

It will be interesting to see the numbers. :mellow:

To cut the modesty out, I for one don't earn anywhere near that! :laugh:


One such place where this figure lives: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bikers-vow-keep-fighting-acc-hikes-3209862



(Yes I realise the bad england used in the poll title now that I ca'nt change it)

[StoneY]

60k, in my 5th year of IT since qualifying

Two bikes, combined book value is 14k (well insured for anyway)
New mortgage too, so go Nick! I would LOVE to be on 80k!

[Ooky]

don't have a 600cc+ bike anymore but didnt earn 80k then and still don't now:laugh:

[firefighter]

Enviously glares at the three that ticked yes! :weep:

[wickle]

my Boss owes me one hell of a pay rise:laugh:

[denefoster]

What about less than 600cc but more than 80k ?

I've got a 250 and 570cc currently, though I did own a 650 once, but it was a single so doesn't really count ;p

[The Stranger]

Interestingly some numb nuts in that link is rattling on about bikers causing x number of accidents. Look at the cost of the accidents if you are going to do that. Most of the single vehicle accidents are cheap, either rider dies or at worst breaks a bone. The multi vehicle ones are where you get the HUGE rehab costs. So please if you are going to quote those stats, know your shit will ya.

[Ixion]

Not really relevant. You need to ask this question at a HOG meeting. This site is probably too young to have a high percentage of upper decile earners. And the wrong sort of bikes.

[boomer]

Not really relevant. You need to ask this question at a HOG meeting. This site is probably too young to have a high percentage of upper decile earners. And the wrong sort of bikes.

im an upper docile earner.. so docile i can just about remember my name.

[Pussy]

80 grand? Not bloody likely!
I'm so poor I can hardly pay attention

[AllanB]

I'm so poor I recycle toilet paper.

I have learnt not to wash it out in the kitchen sink .........

[McJim]

Ironic - when I rode a 250cc in Auckland I was earning over that mark. Now that I ride a 600cc I earn slightly less than half what I used to.

[jrandom]

I used to earn fookin heaps au, but I changed jobs cos I felt like it, and now I earn six tenths of fuck-all.

Still got a GSX1400 but.

So I'm not quite sure how to vote.

I certainly wouldn't have the 1400 if I'd been earning what I do now all along.

[AllanB]

I used to earn fookin heaps au, but I changed jobs cos I felt like it, and now I earn six tenths of fuck-all.


So you where one of those sorry guys who stopped pimping just before they changed the laws eh? :shifty:

[banditrider]

Less than the 80K and 2 bikes, 1 car to rego. Only one of me. Would still be up in arms about these increases if earned 800k...

[SMOKEU]

. Most of the single vehicle accidents are cheap, either rider dies or at worst breaks a bone.

I broke a rib once and I was off work being paid by ACC for 6 weeks. Lucky for ACC I earn fuckall, but if I was a high income earner off work for 6 weeks being paid for it, then it quickly adds up to the thousands of $.

[nothingflash]

Would still be up in arms about these increases if earned 800k...

me too... :blink:

[Tank]

Would still be up in arms about these increases if earned 800k...

Indeed this is true. Many who earn more have bigger loans on house etc - Just because the earn more - it does not mean that it is disposable.

[sAsLEX]

I used to earn fookin heaps au, but I changed jobs cos I felt like it, and now I earn six tenths of fuck-all.



Not before you taught me at uni and let me earn what I do.....


YVAN EHT NIOJ!

[Headbanger]

Dont even have a proper job, what we have left will be gone by January, Mortgage, 2 kids,a wife,2 cars and a bike.

The job Im trying to get is 35k a year.:blink:

[Mully]

Nope.

We both earn a decent whack - but have about a quarter of a million dollars worth of mortgage (with a quick payoff time) hanging over us.

If these proposed levies (or even close) go ahead, I would seriously consider flogging the bike off if it wouldn't send me mental within about two weeks.

And I'd consider getting a 600cc instead, but I'm a fat bastard, so it'd be slower than a water buffalo on valium.

[rainman]

Nope, self/unemployed, so nowhere near that. (A lot closer to zip, zero, nada, in fact). Have been there though. But my bike is old and cheap though, so I don't see how it makes a difference.


Dont even have a proper job, what we have left will be gone by January, Mortgage, 2 kids,a wife,2 cars and a bike.

The job Im trying to get is 35k a year.:blink:

I hear ya, buddy. And my wife's contract ends in a few weeks, too, so our income goes down from teachers wages to bugger all. :weep:

[onearmedbandit]

Used to earn more than that when I bought my current ride, now less but still got the thou, and now a 600 as well to support.

[Paul in NZ]

Whats happening to this country?

Its OK to tax big bikes cos they are for for rich people? Honestly, this is not right at all...

[Ocean1]

Whats happening to this country?

Its OK to tax big bikes cos they are for for rich people? Honestly, this is not right at all...

Where you been? It's always been that way, what's the point of taxing the poor?

[MadDuck]

Its OK to tax big bikes cos they are for for rich people? Honestly, this is not right at all...

I blame all those lawyers and accountants riding Harleys!

[Katman]

I broke a rib once and I was off work being paid by ACC for 6 weeks.

What a homo.

I had a couple of ribs busted from a kicking by an angry drunk German at the Bierfest one year. I was back on the bike couriering two days later.

That's the problem with this country - too many homos claiming when they should just harden the fuck up.

[SMOKEU]

What a homo.

I had a couple of ribs busted from a kicking by an angry drunk German at the Bierfest one year. I was back on the bike couriering two days later.

That's the problem with this country - too many homos claiming when they should just harden the fuck up.

No you're a homo. My employers would't let me work at all with a broken rib. They told me I should take 6 weeks off work and be on ACC. I didn't have a choice in the matter.

[Brett]

Wow I actually expected more people on here to be over the 80K mark to be honest...like quite a bit over. But then I do have a warped sense of reality, I won't stop scheming and coming up with money making business plans untill I can afford a Any bike I want in any colour I want, as well as a Lambo LP640...just like this one...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Lamborghini/auction-228973494.htm

Thing is though, at the end of the day it is only money, you can't take it with you when you die and you sure can't judge your worth by ho wmuch of it you have managed to accumulate. One thing I am trying hard to teach myself is to be satisfied with the blessings I already have.

ACC hikes would irk me no matter how much coin I had.

[boomer]

What a homo.


The Krauts rightly thought you were a homo and gave u a good kicking.. shame they're shit at everything and didn't do a proper job huh?!

[Katman]

The Krauts rightly thought you were a homo and gave u a good kicking.. shame they're shit at everything and didn't do a proper job huh?!

You smoking SMOKEU's cock?

[nighthawk]

I would love to earn 80k plus, currently work up to 60 hours a week dealing with sh.....ds and angry losers all day every day for a 40 hour salary..and to be honest I earn every cent of the 65k its taken me 17 years to attain, in saying that I have a large mortgage, 2 kids in school, the bike, 2 cars and a whole socioeconomic group of lifes ar.......s to support with the tax I pay.

For us the god send is that Mrs N/H works which means occassionaly we can afford to put fuel in the bike and go for a pootle.

[SMOKEU]

What a homo.

Just because you're a faggot doesn't mean that I am.

[The Stranger]

I broke a rib once and I was off work being paid by ACC for 6 weeks. Lucky for ACC I earn fuckall, but if I was a high income earner off work for 6 weeks being paid for it, then it quickly adds up to the thousands of $.

So you're the arsehole causing all this trouble.
No seriously, of course there are exceptions. What does that prove?

[MadDuck]

Yes underneath all the rain...there is a Full Moon tonight.

[Insanity_rules]

I have staff who get paid more than me! How fair is that? I only get whats left.

[nighthawk]

Yes underneath all the rain...there is a Full Moon tonight.

AAHHH CRAP..... tomorrow's going to be a long day then...more of society's best will be out to play...:blink:

[ZephyrMark2]

My boss earns over $80k a year, and bicycles to work from Papamoa to Tauranga every day. No, he doesn't have a motorbike, although he did break both his legs and worse when he used to do motorcross..

anyone else getting where I'm going with this??

Mark

[sAsLEX]

AAHHH CRAP..... tomorrow's going to be a long day then...more of society's best will be out to play...:blink:

Not likely.

Its the day before pay day for a lot, need money to drink and cause havoc.

[nighthawk]

Not likely.

Its the day before pay day for a lot, need money to drink and cause havoc.

Not in my neck of the woods, alcohol is only part of it, the moon has a real affect on many of my clientel who need little encouragement to play rough..:shifty:

[vindy500]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Lamborghini/auction-228973494.htm


Is this some kind of gangster lambo? they forgot to paint the primer!

[gwigs]

What a homo.

I had a couple of ribs busted from a kicking by an angry drunk German at the Bierfest one year. I was back on the bike couriering two days later.

That's the problem with this country - too many homos claiming when they should just harden the fuck up.

Jeez I,m so impressed you really are a fucking hero,so fucking tough eh?
And do you have to resort to abusive name calling in every thread I read..
Grow up Katman.

[Thani-B]

Just bought a 650cc, 20 years old and been out of uni a year. No where near 80k. I can dream.

[bikerboy011]

I get nothing at the moment as am still studying and i ride a 600cc bike and i am planning to go to a thou soon, hopefully someday when i graduate i will be earning around that figure and more.

[AllanB]

What a homo.

I had a couple of ribs busted from a kicking by an angry drunk German at the Bierfest one year. I was back on the bike couriering two days later.

That's the problem with this country - too many homos claiming when they should just harden the fuck up.

Beer came out my nose!!!!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

FYI it was nice bit of Monteith's black, it was going down nicely with my steak & mushroom open sandwich.

[Katman]

Beer came out my nose!!!!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

FYI it was nice bit of Monteith's black.

Mine's a cheeky Monteith's Pilsner.

And I don't waste it out my nose.

[Conquiztador]

Single dad with 3 small boys still at home, student loan, Kiwi Saver payments, car and old 1000cc bike on the road and a little under the magic figure.

[scumdog]

Less than.
And bike is more than twice 600cc

[rustic101]

does paying $638.91 per fortnight in child support let me off the hook???? :crybaby::spanking:

[riffer]

does paying $638.91 per fortnight in child support let me off the hook???? :crybaby::spanking:

'fraid not. I used to be there. I earnt a lot more than 80K in advertising, but gave it all up to work in a job which actually gives me a life (a bit like jrandom).

I earn 60K now, but I'm much richer in life's experiences.

[rainman]

Wow I actually expected more people on here to be over the 80K mark to be honest...like quite a bit over. But then I do have a warped sense of reality,

General knowledge quiz: What's the average wage in NZ?

[MadDuck]

General knowledge quiz: What's the average wage in NZ?

Complete guess...without Goggle. I would say $35k

[rainman]

Complete guess...without Goggle. I would say $35k

Median (yeah I know I said average) is $538/week. $27,976/year.

EDIT: Just checked Stats, average across all ages and incomes is $680, so your $35k is right.

[jrandom]

Not before you taught me at uni and let me earn what I do.....

:hug:

Right, now go die in a war somewhere.

[Argyle]

Me and my partner earn together 100 000k per year.

[MadDuck]

EDIT: Just checked Stats, average across all ages and incomes is $680, so your $35k is right.

That was on my part an absolute guess. Whats my prize?

[gsx83esd]

i dont even think the boss earns that much???!!!

[Headbanger]

That was on my part an absolute guess. Whats my prize?

$12.50 an hour.....

[McJim]

does paying $638.91 per fortnight in child support let me off the hook???? :crybaby::spanking:

Why bother? Just stick a bottle jack under their arse and say "See - they're supported now let me ride my bike" :rofl:

[rainman]

That was on my part an absolute guess. Whats my prize?

Sorry I'm skint, how 'bout some bling?

[paddy]

General knowledge quiz: What's the average wage in NZ?

Why am I not surprised you are asking that. :-) Go to bed. (We must catch up sometime.)

[rainman]

Why am I not surprised you are asking that. :-) Go to bed. (We must catch up sometime.)

Meanie.

'Tis because it's probably the second or third most important issue we face as a nation, and neither main party has addressed, or is likely to address, it.

And yes to catching up. I will be in town sometime later this week, I think.

[KrazyGixxerBoy]

I earn over 80 and my wife earns not much less...In saying this, 3 kids, 2 cars, 1100cc bike, etc, etc, ....if the levies go up by what they're saying we'll be screwed....I might even have to get rid of my cars and my wife and kids! :rofl:

[Brett]

Is this some kind of gangster lambo? they forgot to paint the primer!

How dare you make such a nasty remark :D...No, I just am not a big fan of bling, and how less bling can you get than a semi dull gray?

[LBD]

Bit more than.....But not sure if living in this third world back water is worth it....

[Motoracer]

Well... Despeit what I earn or earned in my life, I always spent a majority of my funds on bikes.

So FYI - I was on a GSXR600 that was only 2 years old when I bought it second hand when I was poor and totally broke and 20 years old...

[duckonin]

General knowledge quiz: What's the average wage in NZ?

To be honest even those at the top don't know..They havn't got a clue..

My guess is someone threw three darts at the board and added their score to come up with a number.!!:innocent:

[Tank]

Bit more than.....But not sure if living in this third world back water is worth it....

'back in the day' I used to earn 10k per week when I was working in the UK / US / Asia. Stupid money I know. Totally stupid money.

(btw - Im not bragging - as is often the case when you have a lot coming in - you invest - some good - mine not so good - so Im far from rolling in it now).

Anyway - whilst I still earn good money - I earn A LOT LESS than I would in the UK, or the US (I have been asked to move there a few times).

But I live here on the smaller amount of money - and me and my family are far the richer for it.

[Beemer]

I know! We were watching that news item and both of us turned around and said "$80 grand? Shit, we don't earn that between the two of us!"

I'm self-employed and my income varies greatly, but I've never earned anywhere near $80,000 in a year. Bloody politicians assume everyone who is not on the dole is raking in big dollars and it pisses me off. If I did earn that kind of money I probably wouldn't mind paying increased levies!

On a side note, ACC really pisses me off. I tripped on so-called 'safety' strips on the edge of stairs last Friday and ended up getting a free ambulance ride. That, however, was the extent of the freebies. ACC doesn't pay the full cost so I've already had to shell out $60 for two x-rays and $20 for a doctor's visit (she kindly didn't charge for the second visit), then next week I have to pay for physio as well. And if I am not fit for work next week, I'll only get 80% of my salary. Wow, that sounds fair, doesn't it? Oh, but that's right, I earn at least $80 grand so I'm sweet. Yeah, right!

[duckonin]

I know! We were watching that news item and both of us turned around and said "$80 grand? Shit, we don't earn that between the two of us!"

I'm self-employed and my income varies greatly, but I've never earned anywhere near $80,000 in a year. Bloody politicians assume everyone who is not on the dole is raking in big dollars and it pisses me off. If I did earn that kind of money I probably wouldn't mind paying increased levies!

On a side note, ACC really pisses me off. I tripped on so-called 'safety' strips on the edge of stairs last Friday and ended up getting a free ambulance ride. That, however, was the extent of the freebies. ACC doesn't pay the full cost so I've already had to shell out $60 for two x-rays and $20 for a doctor's visit (she kindly didn't charge for the second visit), then next week I have to pay for physio as well. And if I am not fit for work next week, I'll only get 80% of my salary. Wow, that sounds fair, doesn't it? Oh, but that's right, I earn at least $80 grand so I'm sweet. Yeah, right!

Yep 80% of what your yearly earnings were then tax on the top of that..:sick:

[Waxxa]

the really high earners must be making huge money to bring the 'average' up for someone in there mid-forties to 80K!

I for one am no where near 80K.

the Govt should be looking at the number of population who doesnt earn the 'average' and set a basis on that figure.

[crazyhorse]

I earnt over 80k 2 years ago - but had two jobs...... does that count?

[The Pastor]

I had a 1000cc and was on min wage

[Pussy]

I had a 1000cc and was on min wage

That was a Morris 1000

[The Pastor]

that was a morris 1000
gpz actually, close tho

[sidecar bob]

Couldnt be bothered reading the whole thread so it may have been mentioned, but anyone earning 80k plus is paying a shitload of tax & is probably entitled to a bit of suppourt in the event of a bin.
Its the benificiaries they should be looking at, no tax contribution in the first place should equal no ACC if they have binnage.
As usual, pick on the winners & support the losers.
And yep, im in the 80 plus braket.

[firefighter]

Couldnt be bothered reading the whole thread so it may have been mentioned, but anyone earning 80k plus is paying a shitload of tax & is probably entitled to a bit of suppourt in the event of a bin.
Its the benificiaries they should be looking at, no tax contribution in the first place should equal no ACC if they have binnage.
As usual, pick on the winners & support the losers.
And yep, im in the 80 plus braket.

Read the very first post and you will realise your post is completely off topic. It does'nt in any way question anyones right to ACC, it is asking who is actually in that bracket as it has been the number quoted for subsidies in the event of an accident for those on 600cc+ bikes.

I did'nt believe it's a very accurate or fair figure for the majority of us, and looking at the poll I think it's fair to say i'm probably right.

[LBD]

gpz actually, close tho

Morris 1000....GPZ 1000....same diff....:Pokey:

[Whynot]

I was .... when the exchange rate was more like 2.6-2.7 NZD to the pound :mellow:

[awayatc]

the Govt should be looking at the number of population who doesnt earn the 'average' and set a basis on that figure.


numbers?
according to a recent colemans mustard poll
2 out of every 1 statistics on average are wrong on 3 points,
namely the following 2:
co2

[The Pastor]

Morris 1000....GPZ 1000....same diff....:Pokey:
I doubt the morris could get to 250km/hr

[Pixie]

I earned >80G last year.But won't this year

[phred]

I'm so poor I recycle toilet paper.

I have learnt not to wash it out in the kitchen sink .........

(yorkshire accent)
Bloody Luxury. We can't afford toilet paper....our Dad made us use thistles.

[avgas]

Bought the FZ1 when I passed 40K. Wish I didn't bloody sell it.
Now on higher salary but alas can't touch the money cos the mrs always wants it