Dirt Bike Convert. help!

[Cabbit]

Hi there, I've decided dirt isn't my thing anymore, been riding for about 3 years.. But the road looks more appealing. =)
Just wondering about a bike for a road noob, those ZXR250's look good >>..

How do I go about getting my learners, I can't get anyone down at the AA for some reason.. Do you need a bike first? I saw there was a skills test so.. hmm..

Anyway, just wanting to know peoples opinions and things on what bike to get, some tips. etc etc etc.

Any help would be appreciated =D (Also, sorry for making another newbie thread... hehe, seems to be a few of us.)

Thankies in advance.
Cabbit

[far queue]

Can't help you with the licence thing, been too long since I got mine, but there's plenty of newish riders on here that'll be able to fill you in with the up to date info. But welcome aboard.

[laRIKin]

Try this link and it should answer all your questions mate.
http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/licensing/motorcycle/index.html

And they do supply a scooter for the basic handling test, because you have ridden off road it will be easy.

[Cabbit]

And they do supply a scooter for the basic handling test, because you have ridden off road it will be easy.

Oh really? Awesome ^^.
Thanks for the help =D

[DirtMad]

Sounds like you are in a similar boat to me~~~ I just got a GSX250, not a rocket ship, but should do the job...

the thread is here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=25130

[Cabbit]

I've been looking about and there doesn't seem to be a zxr for sale.. not where i'm looking anyway. (trademe, paper, etc.)
I'll still keep an eye open for a zxr, but i'm looking at a...cbr250rr?? i think that's what it is.. =/

Still no licence for me yet, keep putting my scratch and win off. Don't wanna screw it up, i need my moneys! D=.

Grats on the gsx though, shiny ^^

[DirtMad]

cheers, nah just go sit the test! youd have to be a donkey to fail that one... :gob:

[Cabbit]

Well, just finished reading up on the road code again, there's some rules that nobody down here seems to follow o.o"" but oh well.
Yeah, it's easy from what I remember, was just wanting to know about any "special motorbike rules". But it seems all good, I'll go do it this weekend-next week sometime ^^.
Then it's bike shopping time! =D

[laRIKin]

Best of luck mate.
Just go and do it, what's the worst that can happen.:crybaby:

[Rosie]

There is a special motorbike edition of the Road Code, it has all the information you need about getting a motorbike licence, including all the specific motorbike questions. Get it out of your local library if you don't want to buy one.
Before you do the scratch and win test you'll need to do a basic handling skills test, should be pretty easy if you've been riding off road for a while. All the details of what you do in the test are in the motorbike road code. Most riding schools will supply a bike for you to do the test on, and give you a chance to practise and get the hang of the bike.
I got my licence a couple of weeks ago, so the whole process is fairly fresh in my mind, if you have any questions.
Welcome along!
Rosie.

[Cabbit]

Blah! Can't do basic handling untill friday! *grumble*

Edit: also, my (possible, we'll see..) bike doesn't get here from japan for about a month! D=
What am I gonna do till then ?-?

[Cabbit]

woot, friday tomorow..
friday, friday, friday, friday....:shifty:

[DemonWolf]

Welcome to KB Cabbit.. Good luck on yer Basic Handling tomorrow!

[Cabbit]

thanks! ^^ *bounces* I wanna do it noooowwww~~~...

[Rosie]

I'm sure you'll be fine. :cool:

[Cabbit]

thankies ^^ 1.5 hours to go.. C'mon clock!! :O

[Cabbit]

yay! passed ^^.
Just the scratchy to go.

[Cabbit]

Was just nosing about for a bike.. prices seem rather high o.o""
http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/DesktopDefault.aspx?Make=HONDA&Model=CBR250RR&PriceFrom=-1&PriceTo=-1&SearchMethod=quicksearch&TabID=3553&Alias=motorcycletradernz
I mean.. sheesh

[Cabbit]

Woohoo~ got my Learners =3
That took all of 20 minutes.. and $80 :O
Anyway, bike time! ^^

[Rosie]

Yay, you won! :wari: :wari: :wari:
Good luck on your bike hunting.

[Insanity_rules]

Congrats for yesterday dude!!! I did mine about three weeks ago, came from the dirt too. Have ya had a test fang of a cbr250? I did and found I prefer a good twin to a four. But its all subjective!

Welcome to the tarmac

Remember: Rubber side up!

[Insanity_rules]

Sorry Rubber side DOWN! only up is more fun LOL

[Cabbit]

Havn't been able to ride anything yet D=
Going to test some bikes on friday, hope it's not -still- raining.
cbr250 is on my list, will see what else is there =)

[Cabbit]

weeelllll...
I purchased a cbr250 =)
I'll post pics and the rest of the details later
(I'm at polytec. shhh :P)
Should get it maybe tomorow or on saturday, it's getting vinned etc.
-waits- argh.. want it now! :O

[Cabbit]

oh yeah.. was supposed to come back and tell you lot :P

Well, it's a late 80's CBR 250
Black with white and red stripes
Half fairing
goes like hell! ^^

I really really reeeeaaallly will put pics up soon, promise =)
I have to find the camera xD

[DEATH_INC.]

Congrats dude! Another convert eh? What was yer dirt bike?

[Cabbit]

97 rm125, rebuilt in 03 ;)

[JT.]

oh yeah.. was supposed to come back and tell you lot :P

Well, it's a late 80's CBR 250
Black with white and red stripes
Half fairing
goes like hell! ^^

I really really reeeeaaallly will put pics up soon, promise =)
I have to find the camera xD

Good stuff, I'm on the hunt for a bike also. How much did you pay for it?

[Cabbit]

whoops, i sorta fell off the earth there, didn't I.
I got it for $3k. =)
(i will eventually put pics up, promise!! lol

[JT.]

whoops, i sorta fell off the earth there, didn't I.
I got it for $3k. =)
(i will eventually put pics up, promise!! lol

Bah don't worry about posting on here, so long as you're getting our there and riding the thing :scooter:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=28922
There's a few of us going for a ride next Sat, more than welcome to come along. Will be a range of abilities so just go a pace that suits you. I found it a big help to have someone ride in front of me through a few twistys when I was first learning on the road. No doubt you'll pick it up quick with your off-road experience, I know it helped me.