Help me decide?????

[DingDong]

I passed my licence today... taken me 25 years or riding to get it (usless)

The question is... should I sell the RF and buy a 250 just to be legal?

Yes or No (risk it)

FYI... I am 6 foot and 135kg, I'm an experienced rider (if there is such a thing) and I'll ride two or three times a week.
I ride for fun not just to get from A to B

[Ixion]

I passed my licence today... taken me 25 years or riding to get it (usless)

The question is... should I sell the RF and buy a 250 just to be legal?

Yes or No (risk it)

FYI... I am 6 foot and 135kg, I'm an experienced rider (if there is such a thing) and I'll ride two or three times a week.
I ride for fun not just to get from A to B

Are you serious ? Or is this a pisstake?

[pritch]

FYI... I am 6 foot and 135kg,

Hells Bells! At that power to weight ratio I'd be ten foot tall :drinkup:

[FROSTY]

wayne --some things are best left unsaid --ya hear wot I'm saying.
Personally i'd borrow a two fiddy for a few months

[WINJA]

I passed my licence today... taken me 25 years or riding to get it (usless)

The question is... should I sell the RF and buy a 250 just to be legal?

Yes or No (risk it)

FYI... I am 6 foot and 135kg, I'm an experienced rider (if there is such a thing) and I'll ride two or three times a week.
I ride for fun not just to get from A to B
JUST DO RUNNERS.

[DingDong]

Hells Bells! At that power to weight ratio I'd be ten foot tall :drinkup:
cheeky bugga...

[Dafe]

Dude, I rode a TT600 on a learners for a year. So speaking from experience, keep the RF900 and get your ass onto the CBTA fast track system ASAP.
Just enquire at your local AA. You should get your full pretty quick, possibly within three months.
If you get pulled over, just explain to the copper that your fast tracking at present, be sure to carry some proof in your wallet. Most coppers will be reasonable and understand your situation.

[DingDong]

Dude, I rode a TT600 on a learners for a year. So speaking from experience, keep the RF900 and get your ass onto the CBTA fast track system ASAP.
Just enquire at your local AA. You should get your full pretty quick, possibly within three months.
If you get pulled over, just explain to the copper that your fast tracking at present, be sure to carry some proof in your wallet. Most coppers will be reasonable and understand your situation.
Is this for real?, Im keen as beans

[jazbug5]

Try applying for an exemption from the waiting period or bike size from L.T.S.A.
You can get forms from AA or VTNZ or similar; if you have previous riding experience (which you obviously do) to the current license system and/or off-road experience they can take it into consideration.
Try making a couple of calls and get some advice on it. You do need to avoid saying to them outright that you've been riding unlicensed (I'm guessing you have) or anything, obviously.
Good luck!

[DingDong]

Try applying for an exemption from the waiting period or bike size from L.T.S.A.
You can get forms from AA or VTNZ or similar; if you have previous riding experience (which you obviously do) to the current license system and/or off-road experience they can take it into consideration.
Try making a couple of calls and get some advice on it. You do need to avoid saying to them outright that you've been riding unlicensed (I'm guessing you have) or anything, obviously.
Good luck!
Thanks heaps guys... I have proof of racing history somewhere, I'll try the exemption and the fast track programe.

[Dafe]

I have attached an info form RE: CBTA training and also the application form.

The following email address is for Andrew & Lynne Templeton in Wellington. They are both AA motorcycle examiners. They're very helpful and will point you in the right direction for the Tauranga area.

admin@roadsafe.co.nz

The only catch with CBTA is the course will cost about $275. But it will get you legal quickly and the best part is that you will undergo a very good motorcycle safety course in the process.

[sels1]

The question is... should I sell the RF and buy a 250 just to be legal?
Yes or No (risk it)

How does that affect your insurance?

I'd say keep the RF, and beg,borrow or buy a 250 to get thru the fastrack system then get rid of it. Or (keep RF) and buy an old 100cc then after yr got yr full turn it into a bucket racer!

[Dafe]

I just hired a 250 from a local dealer to do the two tests - $80 a day each time.
It honestly only takes 20 minutes riding to familiarise yourself well enough with a 250.

[Mr Skid]

Over 25 there are no waiting periods on the CBTA course. You still have to sit two courses, 6L>6R and 6R>6F. That's around $550 all up. Not that much more expensive than a ticket for breaking your licence restrictions.


From experience, there's about a 3-4 week wait on approval from LTSA to do the course. Riders over 25 can apply to use their current bike to sit the course. In applying for this, you will need to give them some info about how long you've had the bike for, how long you've been riding etc.

One of the ideas behind it is to allow experienced riders such as yourself who have 'forgotten' to go through the normal licencing process to get legal without subjecting you to cc restrictions and that like that may be appropriate for a learner rider.

[chickenfunkstar]

How many demerit points do you have? (i.e. in a car)

I suppose it also depends on where you ride and how fast you ride.

If you can handle sticking to about 10 kmh over the speed limit and you've got a low amount of demerit points, i'd just stick it out on the rf.

As long as you don't do anything to attract attention to yourself theres a good chance you'll get away with riding on the wrong class of licence.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Keep the RF. Stay out of trouble Ie speeding and stuff. If they have no reason to pull you over you will probably get away with it. However I have a mate that was done for caring a passenger on an L plate no L sticker and 19kmh over the speed limit and a worn rear tyre. $1,100.00 fine. Reduced by $150.00 when he replaced the tyre. The other problem is the worry about getting picked up. But if it was me I would carry all the info of your time on a bike and take a chance. Just keep the speed down etc. Good luck.

[zadok]

Keep the RF. Get hold of a 250 somehow and persevere with it until you are legal. Fastracking sounds good (whatever that is).

[skidz]

Whats the problem? Obviously you've been riding the RF for some time, so why change? As long as you sort of obey the main things of the law, you should be right. But whatever you do, don't put the L plate on the RF.

[Hitcher]

I am 6 foot and 135kg
At last. Somebody whose "love handles" are bigger than mine...

Oh yeah. Do the right thing and ride the 250. Do a CBTA and get your full licence ASAP. You can even apply for an exemption to sit the tests on the bike you "normally ride"...

[mikey]

CBTA hgbghxfgxgxgffxgxfg

[DingDong]

Thank you Daff, Mr Skid, jazbug5 and everyone who helped...
To be honest... I was just taking the piss ( as Ixion suspected) but low and behold... It ended up being a worthy thread.
I spoke to a lady cow at VTNZ and she hadnt heard of of the fast track system... not much help at all, But you guys are... thanks again for the link Daff.

I am keeping the RF, I am not going to stop riding it :devil2: because I like it...
Some people wanted me to ditch it... :no: can you even picture a guy my sixe on GN250?

[WINJA]

Thank you Daff, Mr Skid, jazbug5 and everyone who helped...
To be honest... I was just taking the piss ( as Ixion suspected) but low and behold... It ended up being a worthy thread.
I spoke to a lady cow at VTNZ and she hadnt heard of of the fast track system... not much help at all, But you guys are... thanks again for the link Daff.

I am keeping the RF, I am not going to stop riding it :devil2: because I like it...
Some people wanted me to ditch it... :no: can you even picture a guy my sixe on GN250?
YOU CAN RIDE MY STREET MAGIC FOR YOUR LICENCE IN FACT ILL GIVE YOU $5 I YOU CAN RIDE IT DOWN MY GULLY ACROSS THE CREEK AND BACK UP MY FRONT PADDOCK WITHOUT FALLING OFF , CRAZY STEVE CRASHED BOTH TIMES

[DingDong]

YOU CAN RIDE MY STREET MAGIC FOR YOUR LICENCE IN FACT ILL GIVE YOU $5 I YOU CAN RIDE IT DOWN MY GULLY ACROSS THE CREEK AND BACK UP MY FRONT PADDOCK WITHOUT FALLING OFF , CRAZY STEVE CRASHED BOTH TIMES
If the track is possible to ride, I will take that five bucks (rather have a beer tho)

[Coyote]

Get a cheap commuter or scooter

[Ixion]

YOU CAN RIDE MY STREET MAGIC FOR YOUR LICENCE IN FACT ILL GIVE YOU $5 I YOU CAN RIDE IT DOWN MY GULLY ACROSS THE CREEK AND BACK UP MY FRONT PADDOCK WITHOUT FALLING OFF , CRAZY STEVE CRASHED BOTH TIMES

Question is , have YOU done it without falling off ?

[WINJA]

Question is , have YOU done it without falling off ?
NOPE, DO YOU WANT A GO IXION

[Ixion]

Thank you Daff, Mr Skid, jazbug5 and everyone who helped...
To be honest... I was just taking the piss ( as Ixion suspected) but low and behold... It ended up being a worthy thread.
I spoke to a lady cow at VTNZ and she hadnt heard of of the fast track system... not much help at all, But you guys are... thanks again for the link Daff.

I am keeping the RF, I am not going to stop riding it :devil2: because I like it...
Some people wanted me to ditch it... :no: can you even picture a guy my sixe on GN250?

If you do need a 250 to sit your licence you can borrow Li'l Ratty. I'm 5'9" and about 110kg and I fit on OK.

[WINJA]

If the track is possible to ride, I will take that five bucks (rather have a beer tho)
OH OK YOU WANT TO DO BEER LAPS , IVE GOT A RIDE ON MOWER TOO, AS THE GUY WHO DELIVERED MY RIDEON WAS PULLING OUT MY DRIVE I ROLLED IT,SO ITS LOTS OF FUN

[WINJA]

If you do need a 250 to sit your licence you can borrow Li'l Ratty. I'm 5'9" and about 110kg and I fit on OK.
WE ARE ALL FAT BASTARDS

[DingDong]

If you do need a 250 to sit your licence you can borrow Li'l Ratty. I'm 5'9" and about 110kg and I fit on OK.
Thanks for the offer... But I'll have a bike sorted by the time I need it.

[WINJA]

AND NC IS THE FATTEST CHICK BY FAR ,,

[DingDong]

OH OK YOU WANT TO DO BEER LAPS , IVE GOT A RIDE ON MOWER TOO, AS THE GUY WHO DELIVERED MY RIDEON WAS PULLING OUT MY DRIVE I ROLLED IT,SO ITS LOTS OF FUN
HAHA :rofl: how the fuck do you roll a ride-on mower? give it to WINJA :rofl:

Lets do beer laps :devil2:

[DingDong]

AND NC IS THE FATTEST CHICK BY FAR ,,
now you've gone an dun it.....

[WINJA]

HAHA :rofl: how the fuck do you roll a ride-on mower? give it to WINJA :rofl:

Lets do beer laps :devil2:
WELL MY FRONT VERGE HAD METRE LONG GRASS , I JUST HAD IT DELIVERED BRAND SPANKERS UNDER 5 MINUTES OLD , I FOLLOWED THE DELIVERY DRIVER DOWN THE DRIVE WAVED GOOD BUY , WENT TO CUT THE GRASS AND DROVE STRAIGHT INTO THE DITCH AND ROLLED IT, LUCKILY IT LANDED ON ME SO IT WAS UN DAMAGED

[DingDong]

...WENT TO CUT THE GRASS AND DROVE STRAIGHT INTO THE DITCH AND ROLLED IT, LUCKILY IT LANDED ON ME SO IT WAS UN DAMAGED
:yes: a long long time between cuts for you too forget where the lawn ends and the drain begins... :clap:

[Ixion]

NOPE, DO YOU WANT A GO IXION
Nope, if you can't do it, I'm willing to accept that it's not possible.

[WINJA]

:yes: a long long time between cuts for you too forget where the lawn ends and the drain begins... :clap:
FIRST TIME I EVER CUT IT

[Waylander]

YOU CAN RIDE MY STREET MAGIC FOR YOUR LICENCE IN FACT ILL GIVE YOU $5 I YOU CAN RIDE IT DOWN MY GULLY ACROSS THE CREEK AND BACK UP MY FRONT PADDOCK WITHOUT FALLING OFF , CRAZY STEVE CRASHED BOTH TIMES
Shame I wasn't drinkin tonight I might have just taken you up in that myself lol.

[WINJA]

Shame I wasn't drinkin tonight I might have just taken you up in that myself lol.
IF YOU GOT TRANSPORT YOUCAN COME OVER

[Waylander]

IF YOU GOT TRANSPORT YOUCAN COME OVER
Got the transport but not the gas or energy.(Had to cut my lown today) Another time mate.

[XP@]

Why have you only got one bike?
Get a road legal 250 MX bike. They are lotsa fun too :) and taller than a GN250

[Mr Skid]

YOU CAN RIDE MY STREET MAGIC FOR YOUR LICENCE IN FACT ILL GIVE YOU $5 I YOU CAN RIDE IT DOWN MY GULLY ACROSS THE CREEK AND BACK UP MY FRONT PADDOCK WITHOUT FALLING OFF , CRAZY STEVE CRASHED BOTH TIMESCan you give up some pictures of the track? Your time to beat? I haven't had a good crash recently.

[Ixion]

WE ARE ALL FAT BASTARDS

Hey, I ain't fat. That's solid FLAB that is.

[DingDong]

Why have you only got one bike?
Get a road legal 250 MX bike. They are lotsa fun too :) and taller than a GN250
If I get a dirt bike, Ill wreak it... wouldnt be a good Idea to waste money on making it legal... I'll save it to pay more fines :devil2: