Kiwi Biker forums https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ Kiwi Biker - New Zealand motorcycle community en Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:58:11 GMT vBulletin 20 https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/images/BP-Brown/misc/rss.png Kiwi Biker forums https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/ Is Ducati Going to Pay Royalties to Suzuki for..... https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190659-Is-Ducati-Going-to-Pay-Royalties-to-Suzuki-for?goto=newpost Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:26:26 GMT Ripping of the colour schemes of the Suzuki PE range? :lol: https://www.motorcycle.com/bikes/new-model-preview/s-ducati-collezione-100-desertx-100-gallery-44665543 Image:... Ripping of the colour schemes of the Suzuki PE range? :lol:
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]]> General Bike Ravings sugilite https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190659-Is-Ducati-Going-to-Pay-Royalties-to-Suzuki-for Colour me impressed https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190658-Colour-me-impressed?goto=newpost Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:21:07 GMT https://www.facebook.com/reel/1655725375691891 https://www.facebook.com/reel/1655725375691891 ]]> Off Road pritch https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190658-Colour-me-impressed <![CDATA[New Kawasaki 2 Stroke Confirmed! Kx327 & Kx327X]]> https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190657-New-Kawasaki-2-Stroke-Confirmed!-Kx327-amp-Kx327X?goto=newpost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:47:27 GMT Very, very cool, both a motocross and cross country versions :yes: https://www.mcnews.com.au/kawasaki-kx327-kx327x-two-strokes-2027/ Image: https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2027-Kawasaki-KX327-2-1536x1418.jpg Very, very cool, both a motocross and cross country versions :yes:
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]]> General Bike Ravings sugilite https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190657-New-Kawasaki-2-Stroke-Confirmed!-Kx327-amp-Kx327X Pull your farking head in! https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190656-Pull-your-farking-head-in!?goto=newpost Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:25:43 GMT Out for a bimble around Christchurch's Port Hills

Saw a number of examples of poor corner lines

But in particular two gentlemen with tyres 200 mm on the inside of the white line, and their heads twice that distance over it

Sometimes I think some riders have a death wish

But then I remember its just shit riding skills... ]]> General Bike Ravings jim.cox https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190656-Pull-your-farking-head-in! Here’s my stamp collection. https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190653-Here’s-my-stamp-collection?goto=newpost Thu, 28 May 2026 02:55:10 GMT Here’s my stamp collection. Its not very big but I thought it was worth starting. Haven’t found another to add to the collection, and these days of no physical letters that seems increasingly unlikely. I found it in a drawer at werk. Now I see it blown up in a photo I see it is McCoy. Just... Here’s my stamp collection.

Its not very big but I thought it was worth starting. Haven’t found another to add to the collection, and these days of no physical letters that seems increasingly unlikely.
I found it in a drawer at werk.

Now I see it blown up in a photo I see it is McCoy. Just assumed it was Crafer as didn’t cop the 8 vs 11.” Aussie Heros of Grand Prix” subtext should have tipped me off, but its small writing and I was focussing on a stamp actually having a YZR500 on it.

Bit disappointed now I’ve made that discovery. That said I’d forgotten about the stamp for a decade or two. . .
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]]> Rant or Rave F5 Dave https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190653-Here’s-my-stamp-collection IOMTT 2026 is underway https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190650-IOMTT-2026-is-underway?goto=newpost Mon, 25 May 2026 08:05:36 GMT the whole gig started 1/4 hour ago with the roads starting to close and in 1 3/4 hours the newcomers get out into action. Whose follwing it and how this year? the whole gig started 1/4 hour ago with the roads starting to close and in 1 3/4 hours the newcomers get out into action. Whose follwing it and how this year? ]]> General Bike Ravings jellywrestler https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190650-IOMTT-2026-is-underway Leak down Tester https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190649-Leak-down-Tester?goto=newpost Sat, 23 May 2026 07:39:51 GMT I now realise I should of of got one years ago for my Two Stroke engine building. But I am wondering whether I can get away with a cheap one from like Topmaq or bite the bullet and pay for get a high quality from like Lectron?
Any idea's would be welcome. ]]> Engine - Clutch - Transmission diesel pig https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190649-Leak-down-Tester They be coming https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190648-They-be-coming?goto=newpost Wed, 20 May 2026 21:17:57 GMT Chinese bike wins 5 races at World level so far this year. To add spice, Yamaha fired the rider inflicting the damage on them the year before (reading the comments) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL9fo6FSidQ Chinese bike wins 5 races at World level so far this year. To add spice, Yamaha fired the rider inflicting the damage on them the year before (reading the comments)

]]> Racing sugilite https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190648-They-be-coming New ACC levies from 1st July https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190647-New-ACC-levies-from-1st-July?goto=newpost Tue, 19 May 2026 00:22:44 GMT Not noticing any outrage (or even calm discussion) here on the new ACC levies to be applied from 1 July. My two over 650s will be liable for $1066 per year. assuming both get 12 month registration. (not gonna happen) MAGNZ on FB is organising petitions, Official Information requests and a... Not noticing any outrage (or even calm discussion) here on the new ACC levies to be applied from 1 July. My two over 650s will be liable for $1066 per year. assuming both get 12 month registration. (not gonna happen)

MAGNZ on FB is organising petitions, Official Information requests and a protest ride (Auckland only).

While putting bikes on hold , or forgoing registration altogether is easily achievable, each has its downsides.

Or is everyone ok with the new charges? ]]> pete376403 https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190647-New-ACC-levies-from-1st-July Kiddies sunnies on a bike https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190646-Kiddies-sunnies-on-a-bike?goto=newpost Mon, 18 May 2026 05:37:42 GMT Years ago I grabbed a set of childs sunnies at a $2 shop as they didn't have anything else, turns out it was one of my best ever riding equipment purchase.

The arms wouldn't reach my ears so when i went from a sunny to a dark space i could flick my head forward and ditch them in a split second, in time i'd flick my visor up and reset them, previously you'd be pretty much stuck with a period of time where you couldn't really see, worse in winter as those dark shady corners often have moisture.
Today I stuffed up and grabbed a normal pair and hit the rimutakas on sunset and it reminded me how much superior the small set works.

Has anyone else tried this, it's a game changer. ]]> General Bike Ravings jellywrestler https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190646-Kiddies-sunnies-on-a-bike Cannot Find a Park in Town? Canadian Rider Sorts It! https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190645-Cannot-Find-a-Park-in-Town-Canadian-Rider-Sorts-It!?goto=newpost Sat, 16 May 2026 17:30:14 GMT https://www.visordown.com/news/suzuk...-collision-bmw

]]> General Bike Ravings sugilite https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190645-Cannot-Find-a-Park-in-Town-Canadian-Rider-Sorts-It! Old Wellington bike shops, https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190644-Old-Wellington-bike-shops?goto=newpost Fri, 15 May 2026 07:16:57 GMT Been a bit of interest on another thread when i mentioned Boyle Bros closing, and a few shops and stories popped up, here's a place for that stuff
We have had a few over time, your memories please. ]]> General Bike Ravings jellywrestler https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190644-Old-Wellington-bike-shops Dent Devils https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190643-Dent-Devils?goto=newpost Thu, 14 May 2026 09:39:30 GMT Anyone had experience using these guys or others to remove dents in fuel tanks? Anyone had experience using these guys or others to remove dents in fuel tanks? ]]> General bodywork SpankMe https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/190643-Dent-Devils