Different across the ditch.

[Big Dave]

"The number of motorcycles registered across Australia in 2011 jumped nearly 50 per cent on 2006 figures according to latest ABS data"

Read more:http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/going-the-whole-hog-20120405-1wfai.html#ixzz1rDTVPrOP

The boys have more coin for their toys. I haven't seen any of those retros though.

[mashman]

So most kiwi move to Queensland then.

[AD345]

More money than sense

Given the strength of the Aussie dollar the amount of money that they charge for new bikes (and cars) over there is bloody obscene

I honestly don't understand why people put up with it

[Big Dave]

More money than sense

Given the strength of the Aussie dollar the amount of money that they charge for new bikes (and cars) over there is bloody obscene

I honestly don't understand why people put up with it


New Bikes are cheaper than in NZ.

[Robbo]

Bikes are cheaper than in NZ.

They sure are.

Example:

New Triumphs in Au.

http://www.bikesales.com.au/showroom/triumph/?No=0&Qpb=1&N=2995+2951+4294939479&sid=12F7E9A21210&Nne=15&Ns=p_PremiumListing_Int32%7C1%7C%7Cp_Year_String%7 C1%7C%7Cp_ReleaseMonth_Int32%7C1%7C%7Cp_Make_Strin g%7C0%7C%7Cp_Model_String%7C0&gclid=CJPBtYHvo68CFUJMpgodGm5QZw

Second hand Triumphs in NZ.

http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/UsedItemResults.aspx?N=4294967259

and the petrol is cheaper and wages generally higher.

[MD]

So most kiwi move to Queensland then.

One of my Wife's best friends from school days has had enough of Christchurch and flies out to Brisbane tomorrow for good, along with her daughter and son-in-law. After living their entire lives in Chch they can't take anymore and said the city has no life left in it. The CBD is like Cheynobel (sp?). They had work but lots of people they know can't find work and the shakes just keep coming. Damn shame.

[kevfromcoro]

Iam in norf QLD at the mo... it has its plus and minuss
the temp if great.. about 32 now.....
find car and bike prices a bit expensive
but as said i havent looked at new bike prices...
lot to do here and see.
but no decent seafood

that sad sshould of gone here

[Big Dave]

Car prices are higher because there are no grey imports - manufacturing industry is tariff protected.
New bike prices are 10-20% less.
Cost of living (at the supermarket checkout) is noticable less here - with a few exceptions.
Seafood in Brisbane is on par with NZ. Pub steaks aren't.

[kevfromcoro]

Yeah.. life is what you make it.
iam working in a butcher shop at the mo..
so the steaks r good....
btw .. any one want a job. just cant get workers out here.
bit of riding to be had
just got to watch out for kangaroos......
and snakes.....

[Ocean1]

Yeah.. life is what you make it.
iam working in a butcher shop at the mo..
so the steaks r good....
btw .. any one want a job. just cant get workers out here.
bit of riding to be had
just got to watch out for kangaroos......
and snakes.....

.... and fucking Aussies.

[kevfromcoro]

.... and fucking Aussies.

lol
yeah... the loud mouthed cunts

[scumdog]

Yeah.. life is what you make it.
iam working in a butcher shop at the mo..
so the steaks r good....
btw .. any one want a job. just cant get workers out here.
bit of riding to be had
just got to watch out for kangaroos......
and snakes.....

And if you want to build a proper hot-rod (or seriously modified car) that you would like to use on a daily basis? - forget it!

And guns - espacially ones that fire a bullet with each crank on the trigger? forget that idea too.

Even Aussie bike journos have referred to Orstreylia as 'beige' - and that's comparing it to NZ!!!:blink:

[Big Dave]

Even Aussie bike journos have referred to Orstreylia as 'beige' - and that's comparing it to NZ!!!:blink:


Depends where on the continent you are. Not far north of me is quite like Northland.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.419639904728428.115983.323936054298814&type=1
Other places are Richie Benaud.

[phill-k]

great piece of land shame about the inhabitants

[kevfromcoro]

great piece of land shame about the inhabitants

yeah mate..
ive had no trouble with the ozzies out here..
nice blokes.
pity about the shelias
i lived in auckland for many years
and i saw 4 times as many immiggrats there. than i have here
mind you.. iam out in the sticks..

[cc rider]

oh please, you lub us :love:

...well at least me :blink:

[testastretta]

New Bikes are cheaper than in NZ.

Not when it comes to Harley Davidson at least. Ride away price for a new Iron 883, NZ$ 14,500, AU$ 14,250.
Considering they retail for $8000 in the US. I would say that new Harley buyers in Oz are being shafted.

[cc rider]

I would say that new Harley buyers in Oz are being shafted.In 1942... yes. But we have been getting chained & belted ever since :spanking:

[kevfromcoro]

oh please, you lub us :love:

...well at least me :blink:

haha
where did you spring from...