License exemption

[SN4PD]

Anyone sucessfully applied for a license exemption for a larger class of bike?

Any pointers or tips, (waiting out my time notwithstanding)?

[ZeroIndex]

I'm just 'subscribing' to this thread in case someone has any information on that.. the size of my bike isn't very big, and most other 250's are worse..

[skelstar]

Dude there will be heaps of threads about this.

[Karma]

Question is, why do you deserve one?

Put yourself in the position of the person approving the request, do you think you've got enough of an excuse to have one?

[SN4PD]

Question is, why do you deserve one?

Put yourself in the position of the person approving the request, do you think you've got enough of an excuse to have one?

Oh yea, wrote a 8 paragraph essay in my head this morining....... no just to get it on the letterhead.......:banana:

[Karma]

Oh yea, wrote a 8 paragraph essay in my head this morining....... no just to get it on the letterhead.......:banana:

Dude, I don't think "all the big boys are faster than me :baby: " counts.

[SN4PD]

Dude, I don't think "all the big boys are faster than me :baby: " counts.

:lol: I know they're faster & more experienced that me, get to the point :Pokey:

[Karma]

You could always ask for an exception to get something with a chain guard? Try and save the other thumb :Pokey:

[SN4PD]

You could always ask for an exception to get something with a chain guard? Try and save the other thumb :Pokey:

Now dot ya just feel better now you've got that off your chest :yawn:

[McJim]

You're fast enough on the ZXR as it is - what do you need a bigger bike for?

How long do you have left until you can apply for a full licence anyway?

[SN4PD]

You're fast enough on the ZXR as it is - what do you need a bigger bike for?

How long do you have left until you can apply for a full licence anyway?

I don’t want to go any faster (yet), you get a sore ass bouncing around on the ZXR :buggerd:, and it would be nice not to have to stop every 140Km for gas…. Would keep the ZXR for doing stupid stuff anyways.

Got at least another year on the R

[-df-]

eat lots, get fat and bingo...you can get a large bike, as you'd be considered dangerous on a small bike.

There is a certain weight that they measure on...can't remember it off the top of my head though.

[scumdog]

I don’t want to go any faster (yet), you get a sore ass bouncing around on the ZXR :buggerd:, and it would be nice not to have to stop every 140Km for gas…. R

Valid reasons for an exemption???

(In best Al Borland voice) "I don't think so Tim"

[R6_kid]

ask pieboy, i mean gremlin. He said he was too fat, too tall, looked stupid on 250's (all of which are true) and managed to get one, even did a photoshoot at Colemans to prove he was ugly too! (was actually to prove the previous 3 points)

if your ZXR only gets 140km you have a fuelling problem, i had mine out to 290km on reserve once. Either that or you use too much throttle too soon. My R6 did 170km two up at pace yesterday, and i know i used to get near 200km on a fast ride on the ZXR before needing to gas up.

And if your bike is 'bouncing around' you need to fix your suspension, not get an exemption for a bigger bike.

[250learna]

wow of all these replys there is about 2 lines of useful information

i thought I would add to the pointless post count by making this useless observation

[crashe]

Talk to Gremlin.......... has has done it...

But then he is a big boy....... and he had pic's as well to prove it...


There are other threads on this.......

[Jonny Rotten]

just get some fat bugger to sit on your bike and photo shop your face on to his body...... make sure you do a good job tho

[SN4PD]

ask pieboy, i mean gremlin. He said he was too fat, too tall, looked stupid on 250's (all of which are true) and managed to get one, even did a photoshoot at Colemans to prove he was ugly too! (was actually to prove the previous 3 points)

if your ZXR only gets 140km you have a fuelling problem, i had mine out to 290km on reserve once. Either that or you use too much throttle too soon. My R6 did 170km two up at pace yesterday, and i know i used to get near 200km on a fast ride on the ZXR before needing to gas up.

And if your bike is 'bouncing around' you need to fix your suspension, not get an exemption for a bigger bike.

I know it has a fuelling problem..... 140 when thrashed and about 170 when going a steady pace..... used to get over 200 out of it, it’s running rich.

My back suspension is cranked right up and its still scraping the fairing, probably need a new shock & diet.

I’m not interested in buying a bigger bike because I don’t like / don’t want to fix up the 250. It’s simply because I “want one”.

But then that wasn’t the question anyway :Offtopic:


I've just finished my letter now, thanks for the advise guys!

[Maha]

[QUOTE=nz_liam;788509]

I’m not interested in buying a bigger bike because I don’t like / don’t want to fix up the 250. It’s simply because I “want one”.

QUOTE]

The every reason why you should have one, just go get one, i wanted a 600 when i was on my 'R' ...so went and got one, and rode it, still had the 250 but sold that a few months after cos' it wasn't getting any use....

[SN4PD]

The every reason why you should have one, just go get one, i wanted a 600 when i was on my 'R' ...so went and got one, and rode it, still had the 250 but sold that a few months after cos' it wasn't getting any use....

Thank you :shifty: (I'd just like to try and insure it..... otherwise I wouldn’t bother).

(Felt like I was doing School C all over again, brain storming, key points, paragraph structure, condensing...... the only difference was I actually wanted to write this essay :beer:)

[Colapop]

The reality is that by the time you've applied for it and they've processed it and got it back to you, your time would have just about passed. If you've got that good a reason to be exempted you would have applied already. They're well used to people trying to get through quicker.

[SN4PD]

The reality is that by the time you've applied for it and they've processed it and got it back to you, your time would have just about passed. If you've got that good a reason to be exempted you would have applied already. They're well used to people trying to get through quicker.

Shall we have a wager on it :Pokey: (5 Bucks say's I get the exemption).

[Nutter34]

Now, if you'd have said you've been racing mini-motos since five, then gone onto racing a 125 and winning the national series, then hopped onto a 250 and were sweeping the floor with everybody else, you'd have a very valid point for getting a bigger bike...

As for wanting a bigger bike.... Welcome to life..... We all want and often we don't get....

You lot have it easy... When I grew up we could only ride 50's between the age of 16 and 18. Only after that could you go onto something bigger....

Oh while I'm about it... If you want more power, go trade that poxy 250 four stroke in and get a two stroke, that'll about do it...

[Forest]

Have you done a defensive riding course?

[SN4PD]

Have you done a defensive riding course?

Defencive driving for the cage........ waste of time it was too.... but not a bike one.

[SN4PD]

As for wanting a bigger bike.... Welcome to life..... We all want and often we don't get....
I try and get what I want :)



You lot have it easy... When I grew up we could only ride 50's between the age of 16 and 18. Only after that could you go onto something bigger....

That'd suit me, im 21.



Oh while I'm about it... If you want more power, go trade that poxy 250 four stroke in and get a two stroke, that'll about do it...

Not interested in a 2 smoker..... had plenty of them on the farm.

[Forest]

Defencive driving for the cage........ waste of time it was too.... but not a bike one.

Look into doing a CBTA course. It will reduce your time at each level of the graduated license. i.e. learner to restricted, and restricted to full.

If you're under 25 you can reduce the total learner and restricted time by up to 11 months (learner drops from 6 months to months, restricted drops from 18 months to 9 months).

If you're over 25 you can go through each level of the graduated system as soon as each level of training/assessment is completed. This can be as little as 8-10 weeks from learner to a full license.

Each CBTA level requires you to take and pass an approved course (approx.10 hours) before you be accelerated to the next licensing level. The courses cost about $250 each.

The only pre-entry requirements are you have a minimum of least a learner motorcycle licence, must have held a full car licence for 2 or more years (if over 25 years), and must have a reasonable driving history.

I haven't been involved with CBTA but it sounds like it is a better option then applying for an exemption. It could even make you a better rider.

[Forest]

Oh yeah - I forgot to add that if the CBTA sounds like it isn't you thing, then just do a standard defensive driving course.

If you're under 25 it will drop your restricted license period from 18 months to 12 months.

If you're over 25 it will drop your restricted license period from 6 months to 3 months.

[SN4PD]

and must have a reasonable driving history.

I haven't been involved with CBTA but it sounds like it is a better option then applying for an exemption. It could even make you a better rider.

Driving history is a bit..... um........ :shifty:........

If the exemption works then its only $22.50

I tink a few lessons with some KB mentors would yeild a lot more knowlege.

[Forest]

Driving history is a bit..... um........ :shifty:........

If the exemption works then its only $22.50

I tink a few lessons with some KB mentors would yeild a lot more knowlege.

I expect that the LTNZ considers the applicant's driving history when they consider a request for a licensing exemption.

Feel free to have a crack at the essay, but don't be too surprised if they turn you down.

[texmo]

Now, if you'd have said you've been racing mini-motos since five, then gone onto racing a 125 and winning the national series, then hopped onto a 250 and were sweeping the floor with everybody else, you'd have a very valid point for getting a bigger bike...



I mentioned that I raced 250cc and won street stock in my last 3 races and I own a 600cc race bike, still no go. so I just rode my race bike on the road. simple fix.

[SN4PD]

I expect that the LTNZ considers the applicant's driving history when they consider a request for a licensing exemption.

Feel free to have a crack at the essay, but don't be too surprised if they turn you down.

I won't, already submitted it, but hey what do I have to loose, a whole $22.50? Lunch on sunday was more than that! :Pokey:


I mentioned that I raced 250cc and won street stock in my last 3 races and I own a 600cc race bike, still no go. so I just rode my race bike on the road. simple fix.

Good on ya :cool:

[Disco Dan]

Anyone sucessfully applied for a license exemption for a larger class of bike?

Any pointers or tips, (waiting out my time notwithstanding)?

Go get urself the bigger bike, and duct tap your 250 fairings onto it :done:

who would know? :nono:

except if you go and kill urself, the game would be up and everyone would find out, the laws would become stricter for rest of us etc etc etc... :angry:

Nothing like a bit of good old fashioned PATIENTS :scooter: :scooter:

[SN4PD]

Go get urself the bigger bike, and duct tap your 250 fairings onto it :done:

who would know? :nono:

except if you go and kill urself, the game would be up and everyone would find out, the laws would become stricter for rest of us etc etc etc... :angry:

Nothing like a bit of good old fashioned PATIENTS :scooter: :scooter:

Fuck off, 250 fairings on a 18k bike? You mad :bleh:

[adiddy]

what kinda bike you gonna get?

[SN4PD]

what kinda bike you gonna get?

Depends on if I get paid in full come end of month........ what kinda deal I can swing....... and other than that you'll have to wait and see :bleh:

I can say it matches the leathers that are supposed to be turning up from belgium any day now........

[iwilde]

Get a 250 motard, best fun you can have, thats what I did and I'm 6'3" and 107kg. BTW, at your age with all that test' running in your blood it's best you stay on a 250 for now!

[SN4PD]

Get a 250 motard, best fun you can have, thats what I did and I'm 6'3" and 107kg. BTW, at your age with all that test' running in your blood it's best you stay on a 250 for now!

Your a big bastard aint you :bleh:, Im 6'1 / 105 and thats big enough!

[iwilde]

Your a big bastard aint you :bleh:, Im 6'1 / 105 and thats big enough!

You got that right on both accounts!

[SN4PD]

You got that right on both accounts!

Still, you ride a 9R, how old are you?

[iwilde]

36 and still prone to making rash moves at stupid moments! Dont be in any major hurry to step up, because even if you say you wont use the extra power I'll call you a lier, because I would/have taken it to the limit. The more Ks you get under your belt before moving up the better.