New member introducing himself & saying hello to everyone (Johny Brando)

[Johny Brando]

Hi I'm a 56 year young Blue Blooded Englishman & proud of my heritage. I'm a passionate Biker always have been since I was 11 years old ...when I got my first bike ( 197 Francis Barnett ) i used to race Kneeler Outfits & Proddie race solo's in the 70,s . Currently have 8 bikes. For the last 20 years I've been living in Australia... last 15 years in South Coast NSW . I loved the Country but now feel the need to leave it ........ this, for many reasons as it's sure NOT what it was !!!!!!!!
In about 9 month time I'm jumping the ditch & coming over to NZ to ride around your Fantastic country from one end to another ( I'll be camping as i go , as I luv that & the budget is of course a consideration in that too ) this with a view to having a great Bike riding experience & also investigating whether I should be considering becoming a perminant resident there !!!
I have made contact with a nice guy there called Mark from near Wellington who has very kindly decided to provide me an SR-500 for me to tour on ..which in my opinion is a perfect bike for the job & I'm just a little biased here.......as I currently have 3 big Single Thumpers ! I plan to arrive mid January for 4 weeks riding ...3 in the South Island & 1 in the North island . I'm told the weather is the most favorable then . I'd luv to attend as many motorcycle events as possible ( I must admit I'm more into older bikes though.... 50's-70,s mainly but I do have a Speed Triple too & LUV it ) I'm hoping to attend maybe Swap meets, Classic and Street Race events and to hopefully meet up with other Bike Enthusiast as I ride around. My problem is ....not knowing what ,where and when is going on !!!! PLEASE.....CAN YOU GUY'S HELP OUT THERE ? any suggestions and imformation would be greatfully received . I have the current N. Z. - M/C Atlas as my get around road bible but would really appreciate any assistance & connections you can offer. Thankyou in advance & Safe riding. Lee. :msn-wink: email : leeshelford@bigpond.com

























lee

[_Shrek_]

hiya Johny welcome to KB, look forward to catching up when you get down to our part of the country best roads in NZ :msn-wink:
place to stay, work shop etc... if needed

just don't feed the trolls & you will last :whistle:

[Johny Brando]

hiya Johny welcome to KB, look forward to catching up when you get down to our part of the country best roads in NZ :msn-wink:
place to stay, work shop etc... if needed

just don't feed the trolls & you will last :whistle:

Really appreciate your reply . Don't yet know about these Troll's .....Do they Bit ???
Cheers :msn-wink:

[MIXONE]

Really appreciate your reply . Don't yet know about these Troll's .....Do they Bit ???
Cheers :msn-wink:

Please feed the trolls.This place would get boring without them.


PS.Welcome to the site.

[Murray]

For the last 20 years I've been living in Australia... last 15 years in South Coast NSW . I loved the Country but now feel the need to leave it ........ this, for many reasons as it's sure NOT what it was !!!!!!!! & also investigating whether I should be considering becoming a perminant resident there !!!
lee

NZ is also not what it was!!! Your not Gay and coming over to get married are you???

[AllanB]

NZ is also not what it was!!! Your not Gay and coming over to get married are you???

The nice guy in Welly with the big thumper probably hopes so ..........




Observation: how come the proud and true Englishmen don't live there?

[HenryDorsetCase]

And a fan of THE WILD ONE it appears.

good show.

[FJRider]

Really appreciate your reply . Don't yet know about these Troll's .....Do they Bit ???
Cheers :msn-wink:

Welcome to the site. I'm sure you'll find NZ a good place to tour. The NZ motorcycle atlas a good guide to the good roads. But the latest copy is still a re-print. Plenty of newly sealed and un-mentioned roads around the place. The trick is knowing where to look. (and who to ask)

Post your planned route here ... and the locals can point you in the right direction.

The Troll's don't bite ... they expect YOU to ... :laugh:

[GrayWolf]

Hi (from another Ex-pat)
I lived down South for 14yrs, before moving to Wellington.. I'd say you have the 'balance' right.. (timewise) There are some astounding roads in the North, but if you watched the Worlds greatest rides.. He's right, can the South Isle really be any better? Yes it bloody IS!
Depending on your 'bent' bike event wise, a good start might be to get here for the Burt Munro Challenge in Invergumboot. You will meet a big cross section of NZ biking, from all over the country. There really are so many riding options, West coast rd, Central Otago, across either or both passes Lindis/Arthur's, the ride into Milford is absolutely bloody spectacular on a bike.
There are so many variables of local knowledge for back roads, alternative routes you'll probably not even get a chance to explore half of them in a month.
As already commented, if you keep a running update in here, you'll find the Kiwi hospitality and 'open home' mentality, will make your stay/ride a truly outstanding experience.


The SR500 is a nice choice for a 'stroll' round NZ

[Orange-TOR]

I have made contact with a nice guy there called Mark from near Wellington

Watch it Lee. Doesn't mean I'm too nice not to accept a beer when it's your round!

Welcome aboard this site.
Mark

[hayd3n]

welcome to the nut :)
make sure to visit the catlins,

[Johny Brando]

NZ is also not what it was!!! Your not Gay and coming over to get married are you???

Excellent luv the Kiwi sense of Humour......... Am I Gay ????? ....Give us a Kiss n I'll tell ya !
NAH...You can drop ya soap in the Mens commuinial Showers & bend down to pick it up in front of me in TOTAL safety. It's gotta be female & have a Pulse for me . Cheers Lee.:laugh:

[Johny Brando]

welcome to the nut :)
make sure to visit the catlins,

Hey great to hear from you & Thankyou. Rest assured I'm riding the South Island & I,d luv to meet up & get ya a Beer . I'm attempting to make Contacts & gather contact details to give destinations to ride to & like minded people to meet along the way .........Please reply with contact location & details . Ride safely buddy. Cheers Lee.:msn-wink:

[YellowDog]

Welcome to KB.

The having a pulse requirement might be a problem :no:

You can indeed get some Good Olde English in-house brewed bitter, if that's what you miss?

[Johny Brando]

Watch it Lee. Doesn't mean I'm too nice not to accept a beer when it's your round!

Welcome aboard this site.
Mark

Hi Mark how ya doing Buddy ? I din't expect a reply from you mate ...what a turn up ! Hey just get that beautiful SR running sweet & the Beer's ll flow Bro !!!!!!!!!!! Be careful out there :Police:mate . Lee

[Johny Brando]

Hi (from another Ex-pat)
I lived down South for 14yrs, before moving to Wellington.. I'd say you have the 'balance' right.. (timewise) There are some astounding roads in the North, but if you watched the Worlds greatest rides.. He's right, can the South Isle really be any better? Yes it bloody IS!
Depending on your 'bent' bike event wise, a good start might be to get here for the Burt Munro Challenge in Invergumboot. You will meet a big cross section of NZ biking, from all over the country. There really are so many riding options, West coast rd, Central Otago, across either or both passes Lindis/Arthur's, the ride into Milford is absolutely bloody spectacular on a bike.
There are so many variables of local knowledge for back roads, alternative routes you'll probably not even get a chance to explore half of them in a month.
As already commented, if you keep a running update in here, you'll find the Kiwi hospitality and 'open home' mentality, will make your stay/ride a truly outstanding experience.


The SR500 is a nice choice for a 'stroll' round NZ


THANKS for the warm reply ...much appreciated. I hope to make many good friends & contacts along the way. What date is the Burt M Challange ??? I would luv to attend it if possible. Please I'd be happy for you any any other like minded Kiwi Biker to send me contact details so I can try & tee up with you guys at every opportunity... please email leeshelford@bigpond.com Thanks & B careful aye .

[Johny Brando]

Welcome to KB.

The having a pulse requirement might be a problem :no:

You can indeed get some Good Olde English in-house brewed bitter, if that's what you miss?

Now where TALKIN buddy . Chhers Lee:bleh:

[Johny Brando]

And a fan of THE WILD ONE it appears.

good show.


Luved the WILD ONE an iconic movie ...Catch The Leather Boys if ya can too ..another Cracker !

[Johny Brando]

The nice guy in Welly with the big thumper probably hopes so ..........




Observation: how come the proud and true Englishmen don't live there?

Because the last 35 years of Governments & over regulations & minority groups & the EU & immagration has Buggered that Fantastic proud Country & left me with only memories !!!!!Please don't let it happen to NZ. Cheers Lee

[Johny Brando]

Please feed the trolls.This place would get boring without them.


PS.Welcome to the site.


Hey, never mind Feeding these Troll's .............I've heard they taste like Chicken !! ...especially the juvernil one's ! but you need 3 of em for a good meal & it's best to marinate them for 48 hours in old un-washed sock containing a mixture of Gusset Juice & Stout ! Mmmmmmmmm. How do you get the gusset Juice there in NZ ? Haha . Cheers, Lee ..... aka -Johny Brando :laugh:

[Johny Brando]

The nice guy in Welly with the big thumper probably hopes so ..........

HaHaHa very good ! I F@#$ing hope NOT !

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Observation: how come the proud and true Englishmen don't live there?

I did reply earlier today to this ..but cannot see it anywhere ! ( maybe I'm having a Senior moment ! ) well..............................
Answer to above the above observation............
They've all been driven out !
In the UK when I left 20 years ago it was well on it's way to ruin .... which had it's origin back in the 60's . I wanna say this.........I"m proud of what the UK was & what that small Island nation did for the World........ NOT what is now ! I'm really sorry & embarressed to say this ...." It's now the Worlds best Rubbish Dump " this I believe caused by many things ...but mainly idiot Bureaucrats & Politicians with their own agenda's who over regulated & over taxing the arse out of every one & everything also mindless Minority groups ....force feeding their misguided wants & beliefs onto the majority. Immigration ruling that over-run & crippled n disadvantaged the Indigonous Englishman/woman who just happened to fund all that from the taxes they screwed n cheated out of every one ! I could go on but I won't . PLEASE don't let NZ go the same way ...be wise & learn from others mistakes. Time for my Deep breathing exercises
, relaxology tape & big Spiff. Over n Out . Johny Brando n the Wild Bunch

[Drew]

Welcome.

You'll be here during our national championship road racing series I think. Catch a couple rounds of that and you'll meet enough Kiwi bikers for a life time.

[Johny Brando]

Welcome.

You'll be here during our national championship road racing series I think. Catch a couple rounds of that and you'll meet enough Kiwi bikers for a life time.

Hey Drew , thanks for the reply. Any chance of relaying the dates & location of the Series races covering the period say Jan 7 through to say Feb 10th & bearing in mind my first 3 weeks will be in the South Island & I havn't really got a direction in which to travel the Island as yet because I'm trying to get a collection of events & gatherings in first......which will probably then dictate the travel direction & final route that I'll take. Like I said in my "Hello to Kiwi biker land " I'm hoping to get in as much bike orientated shit ( race meets, Classic events & shows,swap meets etc etc )as I can ............so please please don't hold back guy's & let me know whats being planned aye !
Thanks alot Drew & every one else out there who has taken the trouble to say hello to me.
P.S. Luv the Kiwi sense of Humour & the fact you can say exactly what u want without some frigging politically incorrect Twat trying to chastize you.........& nah thats not an invite for you lot to gang up on me now ...haha
Johny Brando :2thumbsup

[Drew]

Proposed dates for the 2014 NZSBK Series are:
Round 1, Ruapuna Park,Christchurch,January 4th and 5th
Round 2, Levels park,Timaru, January 11th and 12th
Round 3 Hampton Downs March 14th and 15th
Round 4 Taupo Motorsport park March 21st and 22nd

So looks like you will only manage to catch the Timaru round with the dates you indicated.

Levels is not a bad track to spectate, all things considered. Ruapuna is the best though. Biggest crowd, and you can literally take your bike all the way round to viewing points if you're too lazy to walk.

[Johny Brando]

Proposed dates for the 2014 NZSBK Series are:
Round 1, Ruapuna Park,Christchurch,January 4th and 5th
Round 2, Levels park,Timaru, January 11th and 12th
Round 3 Hampton Downs March 14th and 15th
Round 4 Taupo Motorsport park March 21st and 22nd

So looks like you will only manage to catch the Timaru round with the dates you indicated.

Levels is not a bad track to spectate, all things considered. Ruapuna is the best though. Biggest crowd, and you can literally take your bike all the way round to viewing points if you're too lazy to walk.

Thanks Drew ....thats great ! If you happen to think of any other event or meet wothy of a visit please dont hesitate to let me know leeshelford@bigpond.com I'm gunna F@%k off over there & wait now . Cheers b safe . Lee :oi-grr: