See you in September!

[brianblaze]

Hey guys, I'm moving over to Auckland from Dublin, Ireland in September so on here to find other bikers and get to know the lay of the land over there for those of us on two wheels!

I'm currently on a BROS 400, sadly selling it to relocate in August so my first thing to do when I get there is sort out a bike, so any help would be great.

Started on a Suzuki GZ125, then got a Virago 250 before getting the BROS in January. Might get another over there, or a DRZ 400. We shall see, anyway, hello all!

[haydes55]

Welcome :cool: You will have a good time exploring NZ on a bike!

[Mom]

Welcome to the forum. What is bringing you to NZ? We live a bit north of Auckland, be happy to show you around these parts when you get here.

[brianblaze]

Well the missus's mam is from Auckland originally, but it's mainly just to escape Europe for a while and see if it burns down! Ha!

Ahhh no, I know loads of people who moved over to NZ and love it so thought we'd go too!

[brianblaze]

So, we're here now!!!

Looking at bikes and stuff, and looking for jobs too! Fun times!!

Looking at license rules I'm on an L Plate here.... So, need to find a decent low power machine! Anyone know of any going in the under $2,000 range?

Also, we were in Puhoi yesterday and saw a load of Harleys and Hot Rods there! A few decent Ducatis knocking around too! You dudes like your bikes!!

[jellywrestler]

Looking at license rules I'm on an L Plate here.... So, need to find a decent low power machine! Anyone know of any going in the under $2,000 range?

A wait a week they're changing and the cc limit will move a wee bit

[oneofsix]

So, we're here now!!!

Looking at bikes and stuff, and looking for jobs too! Fun times!!

Looking at license rules I'm on an L Plate here.... So, need to find a decent low power machine! Anyone know of any going in the under $2,000 range?

Also, we were in Puhoi yesterday and saw a load of Harleys and Hot Rods there! A few decent Ducatis knocking around too! You dudes like your bikes!!

Can you hold out until next month when the rules change? Will affect the price of the under 250 machines but also allow you to look at a wider range of machines.

:o I see Jellywrestler is thinking the same. So as not to be a duplicate I will add a link to the NZTA page (http://nzta.govt.nz/licence/getting/motorcycles/changes.html) concerned :laugh:

[Akzle]

all hail the solution to the NZ eco-no-money: ship Kiwis to ozzy, and import the irish!

(hi)

[brianblaze]

all hail the solution to the NZ eco-no-money: ship Kiwis to ozzy, and import the irish!

(hi)

Well, at least I'm not Ginger....

And I can indeed wait til next month, cheers guys!

[Maha]

Also, we were in Puhoi yesterday and saw a load of Harleys and Hot Rods there! A few decent Ducatis knocking around too! You dudes like your bikes!!

The last Monday of every month at Puhoi is known as 'Munters Monday' ....just to get rid of the Lion Red stock.

[Akzle]

'munters monday' ....just to get rid of the lion red stock.

why have i not heard of this?!

(wtf does it not let me all caps?)

[brianblaze]

Okay, thinking of going to check out...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=516336700

270990

Looks in decent nick, but not sure.... Anyone see anything I don't? Very low K's for a 28 year old bike, and a bit of rust around the engine and sparks, that's about it?

[brianblaze]

Or even this one....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-518571053.htm

[Akzle]

icronichly, i was just looking at the z400r.
do that.

[brianblaze]

Might give him a call tomorrow, give it a spin. Need to buy a lid though!

[sootie]

Welcome, come & enjoy yourself mate.
Bring lots of money; NZ needs it!
Seriously though, I think you will find plenty of bikes to choose from. :) :)

[brianblaze]

I'm spending the next few days getting the bike sorted, so am planning to check a few out. Going to pick up a lid tomorrow, then test ride a few.

Looked at a few online that need re-vinning and that sounds like an awful lot of hassle. Read the thread on here about it, (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/105993-How-to-get-a-a-deregistered-bike-on-the-road) but sounds like if I buy something that needs that, it's a whole lot of hassle.

Again, if anyone has a bike that fits the description or knows anyone that does, gimme a shout!!

(Desciption being under $1700 and over 250cc, and not needing huge amounts of effort to get going!)