Advice on trying to get an exemption

[DEZ]

Hey guys as title states im lookin for a bit of advice on how i would be able to get an exemption for a bigger bike.

i have only just got my learners. the bike i learnt on is now gone so im hoping i will be able to purchase something a bit bigger as im quite big myself. im 19 going on 20, 6 foot 5", 110kgs so as u can tell im not ur average size lol :confused: ive done quite a bit of off roading and ive got my license to ride in my homeland of the cook islands haha

just wondering if you guys have some advice on how i should go about trying to get an exemption for something like a 600cc to a 750cc. hopefully im not dreaming here :doh: 250cc's are just too small, dont feel safe and my legs alwayz cramp up wen i go for a long ride

any advice will be much appreciated.

thanks

Dez

[Gubb]

Only just got your Learners, but you already have an SV Thou and an RF400?

Try the 'Search' feature. Tanks thread was awesome.

[CookMySock]

Dez, Just tell them exactly what you have told us, but add a few details about how long you have had your learners, and anything else you can think of.

They will happily give you an exemption for a 400-650cc bike, provided its not some superbike thing. I don't think you will get an exemption for a 750.

I spent a month on my learners, and then got an exemption for a 650 vtwin.


Steve

[DEZ]

Only just got your Learners, but you already have an SV Thou and an RF400?

im not the only 1 that uses this account on here sorry:Oops:

[Tank]

read http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59445

that covers it off.

Regarding the 750 - I dont see why not - I got dispensation for a 800 and Id only had my learners for a couple of months max.

[James Deuce]

im not the only 1 that uses this account on here sorry:Oops:

Well get your own then!

[DEZ]

Dez, Just tell them exactly what you have told us, but add a few details about how long you have had your learners, and anything else you can think of.

They will happily give you an exemption for a 400-650cc bike, provided its not some superbike thing. I don't think you will get an exemption for a 750.

I spent a month on my learners, and then got an exemption for a 650 vtwin.


Steve

cheers mate. so something like a r6, gsxr600 or a zx-6 would just be a big no?

anyone else have an exemption? if i get declined the 1st time would i be able to apply again? i dont mean straight away but maybe wen i get my restricted?

[DEZ]

read http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=59445

thanks m8 will hava look through

[EJK]

cheers mate. so something like a r6, gsxr600 or a zx-6 would just be a big no?

yes... I think it'll be a BIG no

[Gubb]

Honestly, i'm not far off your size. I'm 6'3", and fatter.

I managed the Hyosung just fine. You will be able to get an exemption fairly easily, just make sure it's the right decision before jumping on an R6 or summat.

[mark247]

Write in, tell them ya story, tell them why you think its dangerous for you to be on a 250, and convince them you will be safer on a bigger bike and you will be fine. I wouldnt try a 600 sports bike tho, maybe a 650vtwin would be fine, or a 400cc inline four or something, but most of them are no bigger than 250's anyway... tehehehe.

[DEZ]

o well dreams are free lol :sweatdrop:

i was wanting something like a sv650, a ER6N or a Ducati monsta

[EJK]

o well dreams are free lol :sweatdrop:

i was wanting something like a sv650, a ER6N or a Ducati monsta

As I heard, SV or a ER6 could be a possibility :cool:

Good luck

[mark247]

o well dreams are free lol :sweatdrop:

i was wanting something like a sv650, a ER6N or a Ducati monsta

ER6M and sv650 will be fine, maybe the work Ducati will scare them, id make it VERY clear it isnt anything like a 1098 lol, id say the 900 is out of the question tho

[DEZ]

ive been riding around on a rf400 and that still feels tiny. even tho it probably is one of the bigger 400s. my legs are hanging all over the place hahaha

[Ragingrob]

An sv650 would be very attainable through exemption I'd say.

[DEZ]

ER6M and sv650 will be fine, maybe the work Ducati will scare them, id make it VERY clear it isnt anything like a 1098 lol, id say the 900 is out of the question tho

haha yea i dont really want anything over 600. dont wanna kill myself when i take off from the bike shop :bash:

[R6_kid]

Move to the US of A, otherwise suck it up and find a 250 that fits. It's laughable that you expect to go to a 600 after a couple of months riding regardless of your dirt experience.

Try a hornet 250 or a GT250 hyosung. Naked bikes allow better leg room and are also more upright and less cramped. You could also look at getting a thicker seat made and also changing the position of your pegs (aftermarket rearsets etc)

[musicman]

ive done quite a bit of off roading and ive got my license to ride in my homeland of the cook islands haha

If you have a Cook Islands motorcycle licence, can't you just convert to a New Zealand motorcycle full licence?

[DEZ]

If you have a Cook Islands motorcycle licence, can't you just convert to a New Zealand motorcycle full licence?

yea im not too sure on that 1 but ill have a look into it. its so easy to get you license over there tho. its just a little ride around the block on a little scooter lol:scooter:

[musicman]

yea im not too sure on that 1 but ill have a look into it. its so easy to get you license over there tho. its just a little ride around the block on a little scooter lol:scooter:

I've seen posts on KB of KBers going to Rarotonga, sitting the licence test there on a scooter, then coming back to NZ with the licence and converting that to a NZ full motorcycle licence. All you need to do is show them the overseas licence, sit a theory test, a practical test (?), and you'll get a full NZ licence.

Land Transport NZ Factsheet 56: New residents and visitors - driving in New Zealand (http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/factsheets/56.html)

EDIT:
Found a couple of threads for you to look at:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61778&highlight=Rarotonga
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=36147&highlight=Rarotonga

[mark247]

Move to the US of A, otherwise suck it up and find a 250 that fits. It's laughable that you expect to go to a 600 after a couple of months riding regardless of your dirt experience.

It's easy, heaps of people do it.

In the states cant ya just jump on any bike you please? Man i love your country.

[DEZ]

I've seen posts on KB of KBers going to Rarotonga, sitting the licence test there on a scooter, then coming back to NZ with the licence and converting that to a NZ full motorcycle licence. All you need to do is show them the overseas licence, sit a theory test, a practical test (?), and you'll get a full NZ licence.

Land Transport NZ Factsheet 56: New residents and visitors - driving in New Zealand (http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/factsheets/56.html)

EDIT:
Found a couple of threads for you to look at:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=61778&highlight=Rarotonga
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=36147&highlight=Rarotonga

thanks for the info mate. really appreciate it. will have a look through

[R6_kid]

In the states cant ya just jump on any bike you please? Man i love your country.


That is true, yet some people still choose to ride 250's (good on them).

Im a born a bred New Zealander... never lived anywhere else.

[CookMySock]

It's laughable that you expect to go to a 600 after a couple of months riding regardless of your dirt experience. No its not. Its easy and safe, provided you have some desire to stay alive, and not smash your new pride and joy. A 650 is an awesome thing to ride compared to a 250, and some will argue they are safer. Just don't think you are invincible, thats all.


DB