C ya NZ, Kemps are jumping the Tasman!

[Meekey_Mouse]

Well, the whole family and myself are moving to Aus within the next 3 weeks! Just wanted to say thanks to all you KB'ers for all the help, advice, support, friendships, laughs and most of all... Memories! I know my biking experience would of been much more secluded and quite if it hadn't of been for you lot :love: I've met so many great people over the past couple of years and have gone to so many events that I wouldn't of known about if it wasn't for KB that I really can't say thank you enough... So a hug will have to do... If you don't like hugs, then tough and HTFU cause you're gettin one! :hug: :D

I'm sure we'll be on KB every now and then just to keep up to date with all the Kiwi's.

We'll still be riding... Aero_165 and myself will both be getting bikes once we move over there and hopefully my dad might be able to get one too :yes: so if any of you lot know any good riding roads in Victoria, please pass on the knowledge!

Oh... and... Bring on the MotoGP at Phillip Island next year :wari: :chase: WOOHOO!

[Nasty]

Wow babe .. that is huge ... hope you like it over there .. my brother, dad and some cousins live the Melborne life and love it!!

[Pussy]

All the best to all the Kemps! Good luck in your new venture, Jas! :niceone:

[scracha]

All the best to all the Kemps! Good luck in your new venture, Jas! :niceone:

See ya Jas and good luck to all of you.

[James Deuce]

You'll be happy. Australia is flat. The racetracks are hilly though.

[Wasp27]

Best of luck to you and da fambly Jaz :bye:.......you'll love Victoria, and you know what they say,,,,if ya dont like the weather there, just wait 5 minutes:rolleyes: cheers W & D

[pritch]

Best of luck with the move and I hope it's all you anticipate.

The roads seem boring and the speed limits seem rigidly enforced but the locals probably know where to go...

Browsing Peter Steven's motorbike shop in Melbourne is amazing compared to the bike shops I usually see.

Also, why wait for the MotoGP? There's the World Superbikes early in the season. Check out the "Afterburner". You can hire a bike and leathers and ride around the track after the event. $300 per session? I was told buy two sessions, the first might be a bit ummm tense(?) with all the learning. The second is for fun... I'm told they have leathers in all sizes, even ones to fit me.

Then again, the California Superbike School hold classes at Phillip Island throughout the year apparently.

If none of that appeals you could always fork out $20.00 to watch the penguin parade. :whistle:

Bon voyage, and here's to your trip :drinkup:

[emaN]

Well, the whole family and myself are moving to Aus within the next 3 weeks!
no way!
have fun over there!

should uncle helen & her lot get back in we'll be heading off too!!!

[Stickchick]

Good luck Jaz and family. My Dad's siblings live out by Hanging Rock and from what I saw when there a couple of years ago there are some nice roads out that way. No one to disturb you either as its in the middle of nowhere.

[Trudes]

Cya Jaz, don't be a stranger, good luck over there, hope we see you blitzing the field at Phillip Island sometime!!

[BIGBOSSMAN]

It was really nice meeting you and your bro at Augusts MotoTT, good luck with your move to Melbourne. It's a great city with tons to do, and of course Phillip Island is an absolute must.
Track day there? Yes please!!!

[Lucy]

Well, the whole family and myself are moving to Aus within the next 3 weeks! : WOOHOO!



Wow! Good luck and have fun over there. Was good to meet you, and thanks for helping me sell my bike!

Better get a BMW over there.....I hear they are popular!

[Swoop]

Good luck to you and the family, and the best of wishes for the future!

You DO know that you are only meant to leave NZ for Oz IF the Liarbour party gets back in, right???:scratch:

:done:

[MotoGirl]

Awesome stuff, Jas! Australia is a great country and I'm sure you'll have a ball there. :D

If Kiwi Biker is to keep up with the great exodus we might need regions for all the Australian states soon :rofl:

[robertydog]

All the best you guys. Was nice meeting you all. And you can still keep in touch thru KB.

[fire eyes]

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck with the big move!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wari: getting enough kbers in oz to start something i reckon ...

[sinfull]

Good luck over on the dusty continent MM, though i'm sure you will create your own from what ive seen an heard ! So ya might be joining ya Bro and get a mmmmotrail bike then aye ? Plenty of places to get lost in over there ! Have fun !!

[quallman1234]

Good Luck Jas. Its been great knowing you here. Looking forward to the new stories that are going to emerge :).

Ciao for now.
-Kyle. What date are you flying out?

[chanceyy]

good luck with the move Jas .. bit easier when the whole family moves .. look forward to hearing about your exploits over there on two wheels :)

[marty]

I've just been in MEL for a week looking at some work - what line are you guys in?

[Meekey_Mouse]

Browsing Peter Steven's motorbike shop in Melbourne is amazing compared to the bike shops I usually see.

Also, why wait for the MotoGP? There's the World Superbikes early in the season....
If none of that appeals you could always fork out $20.00 to watch the penguin parade. :whistle:

Haven't been to Peter Stevenson's.. Where abouts is that do you know? I did call into as many stores as I could and was amazed at the amount of womens gear! Seems much cheaper and readily available :2thumbsup
Never thought about WSBK and will definitly look into the "afterburner"... Sweeeeet!
Penguin Parade?... Do I want to ask?.... :confused:


You DO know that you are only meant to leave NZ for Oz IF the Liarbour party gets back in, right???

Why wait? :scratch:

:done:


awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck with the big move!!!!!!!!!!!!!! getting enough kbers in oz to start something i reckon ...
Oooh I like it! How about Kiwibiker, Aus division? :headbang:


Good luck over on the dusty continent MM, though i'm sure you will create your own from what ive seen an heard ! So ya might be joining ya Bro and get a mmmmotrail bike then aye ? Plenty of places to get lost in over there ! Have fun !!

Haha, yup, looking very seriously at getting a motard. But also tossing up between that, a Cagiva Raptor or a Ducati Monster.


I've just been in MEL for a week looking at some work - what line are you guys in?

Awesome, we've just got back on Tuesday! There seems to be a lot of work open there at the moment eh ^_^ Are you looking at moving over?
With the 5 of us going, it's more like what aren't we in lol! We're all pretty open to most jobs that come our way and have a wide skill range. We're mostly just looking at all the different options that are there at the moment and will see what seems to be the best.
I've already had a part time offer in a bike store, which is awesome and then from there I'm probably going to look into a full time sales/retail position. Whether it's in a bike, gym, jewelery store or something I'm interested in I'm not really fussed.
Interesting times ahead, that's for sure :cool:

[MSTRS]

:bye: we'll miss you Jas :wavey:

[Str8 Jacket]

You suck Jas! :bye:

I'll miss ya, i'll look after the RG well, promise! ;)

Good Luck, dont be a stranger!

[marty]

flying and nursing management. had a look at some jobs, and some properties - plenty of both! money is OK - similar in aussie $$ to NZ $$. not sure though - i like living where we do now.....

[gijoe1313]

Thanks for all the help and being a touch down point for a lone pootler out that ways! I guess its time for more adventures across the ditch and some new challenges ahead!

On ya! Hope the trip all goes well and you settle into your stride quickly there - guess it even gives me an excuse one day when I'm riding around there to drop in! :whistle:

[pritch]

Haven't been to Peter Stevenson's.. Where abouts is that do you know?

Penguin Parade?... Do I want to ask?.... :confused:

I think there are several branches but the downtown one is near the Victoria markets so that may mean Victoria Street? There are several bikeshops in the area including very upmarket Victory and Ducati boutiques...

Phillip Island's other claim to fame is the large penguin colony there and people pay to watch the penguins come ashore at night apparently.

[kiwifruit]

All the best :)

[Meekey_Mouse]

You suck Jas!
I'll miss ya, i'll look after the RG well, promise!
Good Luck, dont be a stranger!

Thanks Hels! Race the nuts off it :clap:


Thanks for all the help and being a touch down point for a lone pootler out that ways! I guess its time for more adventures across the ditch and some new challenges ahead!
On ya! Hope the trip all goes well and you settle into your stride quickly there - guess it even gives me an excuse one day when I'm riding around there to drop in! :whistle:

We'll still be a touch down point over there :yes: I can see you liking Australia, less water to make you turn around :laugh:


I think there are several branches but the downtown one is near the Victoria markets so that may mean Victoria Street? There are several bikeshops in the area including very upmarket Victory and Ducati boutiques...

Phillip Island's other claim to fame is the large penguin colony there and people pay to watch the penguins come ashore at night apparently.

Oh cool thanks, I shall have to have a little looksie when I finally make it into the city... If Auckland traffic scares me, that will be interesting to say the least! Although Aussie drivers seem to be a bit more clued up to what they are doing.

Pay to watch penguins waddle around? I like them... But not that much! I'll stick to paying to watch the bikes on Phillip Island :headbang: