Brit Bikers

[koba]

I seems sooo many riders on New Zealand roads are from old blighty, how do the numbers stack up here?
British born, Kiwi or other?


I absolutley love some of you guys, that guy at the las manfield track day in his kombi van with his homemade big single racebike was a prime example of very cool pommie stuff! (yes I know VW is german, but they are embraced in the UK)


I am finding myself getting a bit ratty at some of the "fresher" poms on here as they come and "whinge" (my words) that things are generally done differently! (what did you/they expect?)
Although I usually hold back as it is hyocritical to whinge about whinging really inn'it.

Conversley Most of you guys have a great attitude and I can be very refreshing to relate to people who don't take the great positive side of our country for granted. :hug:



yeah, yeah may be a repost and if it is I'm sure it will die a natural death.

[koba]

Kiwi here btw, born and bred in Upper Hutt.

[bugjuice]

I admit to being a pom.. been here since Feb 01

[White trash]

Porthedland, Western Australia.

You're welcome.

[car]

(yes I know VW is german, but they are embraced in the UK)

(Speaking of which, if a Type I engine in decent nick passes your way, give me a shout, eh? Those two floorpans *are* still in my back yard under a tarp, but I'm slowly accruing plans and books, and I'm on the lookout for the tools I'm going to need. Roll on winter!)


I am finding myself getting a bit ratty at some of the "fresher" poms on here as they come and "whinge" (my words) that things are generally done differently! (what did you/they expect?)

I find myself very aware of starting half of my sentences "when I was in the UK..." Unfortunately, that's where most of the first 32 years of my life were spent -- much of what I know and understand is based on that part of my life. For some years to come I'll still perceive some part of what I see and do in terms of the gap between the society that I call home and the society that I grew up in. There's no getting past it, except with time.

So, are they really whinging? Or are they just experiencing the differences? If they are whinging then, oh dear, it sucks to be them, because coming over here can be a costly and and troublesome exercise, and all for naught. But, maybe they're not; could be that they're cringing at the phrase "in the UK" every time they use it, but they can't really contribute much to the conversation without using what they learned elsewhere.

As far as actually missing the UK goes... not here, mate. I went back once, for two days, and that was enough for me. I'm here until you guys deport me.

[skelstar]

I am finding myself getting a bit ratty at some of the "fresher" poms on here as they come and "whinge" (my words) that things are generally done differently! (what did you/they expect?)
You're talking about Jimbo600 eh?

Blenheim SI NZ

[Hitcher]

Point of clarification please: How can somebody be a "British" rider if they were born and raised in New Zealand? How does that work?

[007XX]

Noumea, New Caledonia.

And before anyone says it: no it is not the paradise it seems to be. I will never go back to living there, as NZ is the place I am happiest.

[spookytooth]

born in pomglier olds decided the place sucked when i was 1 did the decent thing when i was 38 and became a kiwi

[mstriumph]

born a brit
ritually dipped a kiwi
currently living in exile ....

[Usarka]

Porthedland, Western Australia.

You're welcome.

Wow, and I thought it was just a nick-name :lol:

[White trash]

Wow, and I thought it was just a nick-name :lol:
It's a lifestyle sonny.

[ceebie13]

Uncle Pom Cobbley, that's me!

I don't understand Brits who come here and whinge about all things Kiwi, but I guess that some do arrive here and find it's not for them.

I haven't been back (yet), and although I miss certain aspects of the UK (my daughters for two), in general I'm just as happy here.

I didn't even bother with a recce. Just turned up...four years ago to this day to be precise...and still lovin' it! Just as well, cos it's a one-way trip financially.

So cheers to all you Kiwis who have made me feel so welcome. And a huge thank you to the special Kiwi chick who got me in the back door! Good on ya...sweet as...awesome...good as gold...no worries.

Riccardo

[Ixion]

Point of clarification please: How can somebody be a "British" rider if they were born and raised in New Zealand? How does that work?

Well, I was born (and raised) in New Zealand, a British subject of His Imperial Majesty. And still consider myself a Kiwi and a subject of Her Most Britannic Majesty.

So I don't see your problem.

[Usarka]

What have the british ever done for us?

[vixter]

good old lancashire lass here!!!!!!!!!!!!

[the mouse]

Here is a thought, i'm a born Kiwi, wish the government would get around that. If you are born here , you should be called a New Zealander. Any one who comes here and changes their status should be a european or whatever for the statistics .

Garble ...As i ride a British bike of my choice, that should make me a "Brit biker" as opposed to a British citizen who rides a motorcycle.
ummm ... so what do you call a motorcyclist who rides a so called British motorcycle that is mostly made in a foriegn country such as Hinkley Triumph WTF "classics"?
A Britaiwanese ?

Ducks for cover.

[MementoMori]

Well... I was born in South East London but my family moved up to the Midlands a couple years later. Used to live a stone's throw away from the Triumph factory. My neighbour used to work there. Still does as far as I know.

Been here just over a year and met some cracking people but so far, not feeling that NZ's currently for me. Bike's now up for sale (ahem! check it out in online trading!) to pay my way back home. So if you want one less pom in your back yard, buy my bike! ;) :innocent:

Knowing my luck, once I get there, I'll want to come back again. Thank feck for Kiwi mothers and dual citizenship!

[nick69]

I am born a pom but defected some years ago (wish i did it sooner). I would love to say that i am proud of being a pom but i would be lying! theres nothing to be proud about anymore. I find the Kiwi people fantastic and welcomed me and my family with open arms, for which i am truly grateful. I now have 2 kiwi born boys and cannot think of a better country to bring them up in. I think we forget how good we have it here! My mates call me a Pomwi, Pom by birth, kiwi by choice!!
The only thing i miss is riding over there, the roads as a hell of a lot better with proper cambers and good grip! not like here!!
Good luck to the poms that go back- less whingeing to hear!!!:shutup:

Nick69

[uksteve]

Home is where you lay your hat, but you are what runs through your veins. Ex midland lad.

[RC1]

Halifax, England, imported 1972

[sparky10]

Home is where you lay your hat, but you are what runs through your veins. Ex midland lad.

Almost a pom, by birthplace, raised Northern Ireland,
living n loving New Zealand

[RC1]

Halifax, England, imported 1972

and blondini

[fliplid]

Born in the West Riding of Yorkshire, me sen.

[Big Dave]

What have the british ever done for us?

Well there's the Westminster system

[madmal64]

Kiwi made & raised.
Great to see so many imports on the site. It makes this a great place, all the diversity.

[koba]

(Speaking of which, if a Type I engine in decent nick passes your way, give me a shout, eh? Those two floorpans *are* still in my back yard under a tarp, but I'm slowly accruing plans and books, and I'm on the lookout for the tools I'm going to need. Roll on winter!)


Yeah mate, only got an ancient relic 36horse motor spare at the moment but will give you a hell if somthing decent comes up.



I didn't even bother with a recce. Just turned up...four years ago to this day to be precise...and still lovin' it! Just as well, cos it's a one-way trip financially.

So cheers to all you Kiwis who have made me feel so welcome. And a huge thank you to the special Kiwi chick who got me in the back door! Good on ya...sweet as...awesome...good as gold...no worries.


In my books thats the perfect attitude that I'm sure sees you fitting in very well. :niceone:

[RantyDave]

Pommie, but that's not why I ride a Triumph.

I've been back a couple of times. Once for a while when I'd first arrived (2000) to milk the end of the dotcom boom and pay off some sailing related debts. Oops. Twice for weddings. Once I went back as an adventure for me and my daughter who was then three. It was nice to visit the people I missed, but kinda stunk to be in England.

I miss parts of England, and many of the people. But I'm not moving back there.

Dave

[boomer]

English through and through.

I'm proud of who i am and proud to have played in many playgrounds; right now im in this sand pit.

Just remember...theres a big back yard out there.

[merv]

Porthedland, Western Australia.

You're welcome.


It's a lifestyle sonny.

Mate, never knew you were from there. Your dad would have been lucky to find a decent woman in that place - blokes outnumber the women untold in that lifestyle. So was he in mining, railway or port operations? Me I'm a railway bloke and have only visited there to admire their heavy haul operations.

Also, not a pom - about 5th generation Kiwi born in Wairoa for chrissake - escaped before I was two.

[McJim]

From Britain? Aye, but I'm not a Pom.

As for whingeing :rofl: The New Zealand Winter is as mild as a Scottish Summer! And all I hear is complaints - youse dinnae ken when ye've got it guid!:lol:

[skelstar]

Think I see what/who you're getting at koba.

I wonder about the shape KB has taken recently.

[Trudes]

As for whingeing :rofl: The New Zealand Winter is as mild as a Scottish Summer! And all I hear is complaints - youse dinnae ken when ye've got it guid!:lol:

You're right, we don't!
And if we don't like it we can always move to Australia and whinge about everything that makes Aussie Aussie!!!:whistle:

[McJim]

You're right, we don't!
And if we don't like it we can always move to Australia and whinge about everything that makes Aussie Aussie!!!:whistle:

Too funny - "New Zealand is too wet, I'll move to Australia - the weather is lovely, whaddya mean it's illegal to water the garden?" :rofl:

[DougB]

My ancestors arrived from England in 1828. They came to tame the savages so you guys could come and not be eaten. They dont seem to have made a very good job of it but at least you wont become a meal now.

[Conquiztador]

Porthedland, Western Australia.

You're welcome.


Port Hedland where The Pier Hotel is in Guinnes Book Of Records as the pub in the world where most murders have happened... Visited 20 odd years ago and stayed 3 months. And also did the Coffin Cheaters Whim Creek run. What a blast all of it!!!

Oh and NOT a pom!

[Mort]

Put me on the Pomme list...

NZ aint perfect but its better than Manchester on a pissy wet winters day.

[MisterD]

'nother Pom here, originally from Warrington (but grew up in Cambridge so I was well used to Asian tourists before I got here) - imported by my Kiwi missus in 2003 and now have a little "Briwi" boy.

[autos]

supposed im classed as a pomme but im actually cornish! nz is good, blenheimites are unfriendly and my great discovery of a lifetime is;
women are just as loopy whichever hemisphere they come from:laugh:

[ManDownUnder]

Not only a Kiwi... I'm from The 'Naki!

[Ewan Oozarmy]

English from South West London. Been here for just over a year now with my Kiwi partner (she did her 10 years sentence in London with me :) ) and loving it. Great people, weather and roads - what more can I say.

We're in no rush to go back there - as long as I can get a couple of trips a year back to see some footie and me mates I'll be sweet.

[Hitcher]

Not only a Kiwi... I'm from The 'Naki!

All quality. And class.

[clmintie]

Born in Suva, Fiji, to a dad from Kent and a mum from Cheshire, on a joint RAF/RNZAF airbase so I have both NZ and Pome passports. Wonder if I can go back to Fiji (was only there a few months) claim an island and set up an annual TT? :yes:

[crashe]

Another true blue kiwi born in the Naki.

[Joni]

This (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=8091) was quite a good thread :clap:

[dickytoo]

'nother Pom here, originally from Warrington (but grew up in Cambridge so I was well used to Asian tourists before I got here) - imported by my Kiwi missus in 2003 and now have a little "Briwi" boy.

some of us "asian tourists" aren't actually tourists, just so you know.

[MisterD]

some of us "asian tourists" aren't actually tourists, just so you know.

Do you currently have three cameras strung around your neck, and are you in a coach at the top of Mt Eden? No? Ok, I wasn't talking about you :bleh:

[jrandom]

Born and bred in Auckland, best damn city in the world.

:niceone:

[Hitcher]

Another true blue kiwi born in the Naki.

We're everywhere.

[FilthyLuka]

Born in Vukovar, Croatia. Raised in New Zealand :) Go back to the old country every once in a while and realise just how kick ass NZ is.

[dickytoo]

Do you currently have three cameras strung around your neck, and are you in a coach at the top of Mt Eden? No? Ok, I wasn't talking about you :bleh:

i just counted and i only have two. who decided that you had to have three anyway? did they have a vote?

[Ixion]

i just counted and i only have two. who decided that you had to have three anyway? did they have a vote?

You rebel, you

[dickytoo]

You rebel, you

i just likes to be different!

[Bikernereid]

Home for me is where the heart is so I have just left home to go back to Pompey. Born in Grimsby (Yes I know, someone has to be) but do not feel a Pom at all. Fell in love with NZ and the people are mint, can't wait to get back.


Home is where you lay your hat, but you are what runs through your veins. Ex midland lad.

[Swoop]

and pay off some sailing related debts.
How big can a bar tab get for rum???:eek:

Home for me is where the heart is so I have just left home to go back to Pompey.
So, you can quite honestly classify this trip to UK as "your big OE!"...
Sew a kiwi flag on your backpack and enjoy!:Punk: