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monkeymsea
31st May 2008, 19:42
I am now the proud owner of a....
Kawasaki ZXR250A
and OMG went for my first ride... Best experience of my life... on par with loosing my virginity!
just was riding for about an hour (on a un-used sub division street) but got the basics of up and down shifting...
How do I get my licence? I know i have to fill out a scratchie and do a competency test..
Where is the easiest place to do this and the cheapest way for doing this..
Uploaded some pictures of my experience...
icekiwi
31st May 2008, 19:51
I am now the proud owner of a....
Kawasaki ZXR250A
and OMG went for my first ride... Best experience of my life... on par with loosing my virginity!
just was riding for about an hour (on a un-used sub division street) but got the basics of up and down shifting...
How do I get my licence? I know i have to fill out a scratchie and do a competency test..
Where is the easiest place to do this and the cheapest way for doing this..
Uploaded some pictures of my experience...
You should have seen the lad...
Picked the bike up in Taupo today....
Suggested we stop on the way home for a play...did'nt need to say that twice lol..
He's got it sussed...lucky he was wearing the helmet with a smile like that his head would of fallen in half...good to see another biker in the making.:niceone:
Good on ya Monkey...
You lost your virginity?..GTFOH:bleh::
DingoZ
31st May 2008, 20:01
Way to go....It's a brilliant feeling isn;t it..:)
Take your Basic Handling Certificate (which you get after doing the BSH Course), with you into the licensing agent... AA or LTNZ or such like..
Fill out the application form
Pay your money
Pass the eyesight test
Do the scratchie test and pass it
And you will get handed the lovely little slip of paper, which says 6L....
On the price side of things, it's a pretty standard thing for the fee for the licence part of things
The one that varies is the cost of your basic handling courses (you can't get your licence without having passed this)
If you have a look at the site from the link below it will give you the info you need
http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/licensing/motorcycle/index.html
:)
twistemotion
31st May 2008, 23:30
Congrats! Hope you have many enjoyable km's. My BSH Certificate was $50. Learners test is $80 all up. Check http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/licensing/motorcycle/motorcycle-learner.html#fees.
Don't buy an L plate, there are tons of people with them lying around gathering dust.
motorbyclist
1st June 2008, 01:39
L plates are about $2 from a $2 shop
test is $40, probably more if you do a course
$40 scratchie test. if you've got your car licence this will (should) be piss easy.
welcome to riding!
buy some leather gloves - $100 and saves alot of pain/hassle plus they're warm
Kornholio
1st June 2008, 02:26
Nice one man...its all uphill from here :D
Good on yer.. One more of us - one less of them.
:sunny:
It's got USD forks so it must be good!
Trudes
1st June 2008, 17:23
Good stuff!! Go hard!:wari:
BiK3RChiK
1st June 2008, 18:40
We did our BHS Course at REAP but the Son did his in Tauranga with a private instructor. The AA will know who does them locally in your area. So will the local bike shops.
Nice looking bike. Good stuff! Keep the shiny side up and you'll do fine...
icekiwi
1st June 2008, 18:52
Good stuff!! Go hard!:wari:
Oh god don't encourage him....lol
Thats my job...:laugh:
BIGBOSSMAN
1st June 2008, 19:12
Well done, welcome to the brotherhood of the Ninja!
Meekey_Mouse
1st June 2008, 19:15
Haha nice! Awesome bike those :2thumbsup
Taupo?! Should called in and said hi :weep: lol, Ride safe eh!
Boob Johnson
1st June 2008, 19:21
WooT WooT!!! Shot monkey, congrats mate :banana:
As said briefly in the bling I sent, spend some time in the appropriate forum sections & suck the marrow of experience from the many here that will assist you :niceone:
Slowly slowly catches the monkey :cool:
Number One
1st June 2008, 19:41
Noice wheels Monkey man. Had me a ZXR250 for a while and it were great fun. Enjoy and be safe :sunny:
monkeymsea
1st June 2008, 21:14
I am sooo friggin happy right now lol....
Just need to sus out some gear... Thinking some gaenre Aquatech boots (step dad has some reckons they are pretty good) Maybe a shark helmet (will shop around tho to get the best fit) Some codura tops and bottoms (it is the winter season)
And some winter gloves lol
O yea and the little thing about my licence.. I hear the auckland motorcycle club do a basic handling course.. any one know of the cost??
Any thoughts? Cheers
alanzs
1st June 2008, 22:59
Welcome to two wheels. Ride as often as possible and get laid as often as possible. Both require practice to get more proficient at it, but you don't need a licence to get laid. :2thumbsup
fridayflash
1st June 2008, 23:05
awesome man!! hotwheels allrite,stay safe and have fun
Number One
1st June 2008, 23:07
you don't need a licence to get laid. :2thumbsup
Though many should have to prove some level of competence first!
:whistle:
FkNAmerican
3rd June 2008, 07:55
ahhhh...the joys of kawasaki ownership.
Good on ya and congrats on the new bike....she's a looker.
CookMySock
3rd June 2008, 12:31
Nice one guys. Another Dad and son doin the first bike thing. Great innit. :cool:
Heres us; http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=127&pictureid=2177
DB
Rodney007
3rd June 2008, 12:36
welcome to the brotherhood of riding, you'l like it in here,
get your licence asap and ride as much as you can, your experience will serve you justice in the years to come
madandy
3rd June 2008, 14:18
Welcome young monkey.
I'm sure your old man will know all the what/where/when details for obtaining your license for fun and mobility ;)
MidnightMike
3rd June 2008, 14:41
buy some leather gloves - $100 and saves alot of pain/hassle plus they're warm
Exactly what I was gonna say...
I am sooo friggin happy right now lol....
Just need to sus out some gear... Thinking some gaenre Aquatech boots (step dad has some reckons they are pretty good) Maybe a shark helmet (will shop around tho to get the best fit) Some codura tops and bottoms (it is the winter season)
And some winter gloves lol
Good too see your looking at getting some gear.
You'll never appreciate till you need it.
Enjoy your new bike, looks cool. :wari:
icekiwi
3rd June 2008, 18:37
Its all good he's getting the gear sorted...
He knows I won't even do a short hop down the road without it ...
Lets hope Monkeymsea monkey do...
Pedrostt500
3rd June 2008, 18:59
Goodonyamonkey, Welkom to the world of Two Wheels.
monkeymsea
3rd June 2008, 20:30
Getting all my gear from botany honda on thursday.. once that is sorted there is just my licence to go lol... getting closer and closer to the day i can ride somewhere other then up and down my street lol
skidMark
3rd June 2008, 20:41
It's got USD forks so it must be good!
Who do you think told him to buy that EXACT bike :shifty:
icekiwi
3rd June 2008, 21:25
Who do you think told him to buy that EXACT bike :shifty:
Me?????....
Monty69
4th June 2008, 20:49
well done on the zxr mate, that will keep you entertained for a long time. Much to the disgust of ur girlfriend. Unfortunately for her sportsbikes ARE better than sex. :eek5:
alanzs
4th June 2008, 21:55
and OMG went for my first ride... Best experience of my life... on par with loosing my virginity!
You realize you were the inspiration for a great thread "sex and motorcycles?"
Have fun riding. Remember, wherever you go, there you are.... :niceone:
monkeymsea
5th June 2008, 21:06
Just got all my gear today.. $960 from botany honda
Spool jacket and pants
Aplinestar gloves and Boots
Hjc helmet siver graphics lol...
Mint as gear...
mister.koz
6th June 2008, 09:51
Nice one man,
Its a lot of bike to be a first one, took me a while to get over the jumpyness of the zxr250a but i looove it now :) Its like 2 bikes; 0 - 12krpm & 10 - 20krpm
:headbang:
blacksheep
6th June 2008, 10:02
well done monkey,just keep shiny side up!
YAMASAKI
6th June 2008, 10:38
Good choice of bike, it's even the right colour. sounds like you're well and truely hooked.... welcome to the club of adrenaline addicts :D. The HJC helmets are well comfy too.
monkeymsea
6th June 2008, 11:04
YEa it fits me real snug... as well is everyone else in my household.. I almost have to look at a diary to see wghen its going to be freee lol
I am very happy l with the gear i got lol..
CookMySock
6th June 2008, 12:27
I almost have to look at a diary to see wghen its going to be freee lolwtf? THEY want to ride YOUR bike ? :angry:
DB
icekiwi
6th June 2008, 20:12
wtf? THEY want to ride YOUR bike ? :angry:
DB
Nah I got my own bike.....
Greener too lol
"Monkeys ole man"
2Slow50
6th June 2008, 20:56
good stuff Monkey!!
The first ride is always golden... Sounds like you have yourself some nice gears too - hope you never have use them for what they're intended for :eek5:
Just keep a cool head and ride within your ability..
All the best and happy riding ;)
Luck for you mate. I got my first bike 2 month ago and still working on it to try to put back on the road.
sinfull
8th June 2008, 00:29
Nice to see Kiwi lad ! Stay in yr old mans shadow and don't be a show off to yr mates and yr old man might be lucky enough to end up sitting in yr shade !
portokiwi
10th June 2008, 12:21
Good on you. Another biker is allways for the best.
kawa too. :2thumbsup
Mikkel
10th June 2008, 12:28
Who do you think told him to buy that EXACT bike :shifty:
I thought it looked like your old bike... <_<
Unfortunately for her sportsbikes ARE better than sex. :eek5:
...and then, if you're lucky, you meet the right woman. :rolleyes:
Just got all my gear today.. $960 from botany honda
Spool jacket and pants
Aplinestar gloves and Boots
Hjc helmet siver graphics lol...
Mint as gear...
Good on ya! Nice bike and good gear - now get out there and enjoy :2thumbsup
icekiwi
15th June 2008, 21:20
Went for a decent ride with Monkeymsea today...
Down 22 to Raglan and back just on 200 clicks.
He went well lots of twisties and looked pretty comfortable as his previous longest ride was about 10ks...
If he wasn't hooked on riding before today i think he is well an truly now lol
Pssst don't ask him if he's sore.....
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