New member post (Fiendish Zen)

**Fiendish Zen** · 15th July 2009, 01:44

Hello all

Myself and family are moving to NZ at the end of August. I'm looking forward to riding throughout the much praised Southern Island

I've tried looking online for bike shops in the Dunedin/Otago area, but there really don't seem to be many around (at least online). Can anyone advise of a good 2nd hand dealer in the area? (I'll be leaving my 125 as would cost more to ship it than it's worth

Likewise as i'll have to take the NZ license tests, are there any recommended teachers/courses in the area please?

Kind regards and thanks in advnace for any suggestions

**YellowDog** · 15th July 2009, 06:24

Hello and welcome to KB.

Didn't anyone tell you that Dunedin in August is still pretty damn cold and wet?

I'd put my journey off a couple of months if I were you

Cold and Wet, but still as beautiful as anywhere on the planet.

When looking at second hand motorcycles, most look on www.trademe.co.nz and of course there is the KB For Sale section. Plus there are loinks to http://www.motorcycletrader.co.nz/ from this site and various others, so you should be fine.

Good luck.

**vifferman** · 15th July 2009, 08:18

Originally Posted by Fiendish Zen

Hello all

Greetings, O Zen of Dubiousness (or is that 'Dubiosity"?)!

Originally Posted by Fiendish Zen

Myself and family are moving to NZ at the end of August. I'm looking forward to riding throughout the much praised Southern Island

That's 'Te Wai Pounamu'. Or 'Te Waka a Maui' if you prefer.

**Skunk Control** · 16th July 2009, 15:17

Welcome to KB

**Fiendish Zen** · 16th July 2009, 20:42

Yellowdog

If we leave it any longer then the prices for flights go through the roof! Besides, I like the cold, far better than roasting inside your helmet

Thanks for the handy tips regarding websites to look at, i'll check those out shortly

Vifferman

Dubiousness is good, we would also accept 'dubiously zen'

Still getting used to the Maori history/influence, cheers for the pointers on names

Skunk Control

Thanks, i've found it's a great place to pick up stuff I need to know about NZ motorcycling, tests, roads and culture

**caseye** · 16th July 2009, 20:57

Welcome and Oh man are you in for a surprise when you see those South island Roads.
Heaven is the only way to describe them.
Hope to hear that you've arrived safe and sound and got a bike sorted .

**gatch** · 17th July 2009, 16:03

Gidday mr FistofZen. Welcome to the fold

Yea apart from the crazy cold winters, you'll love dunedin, keep the rubber down man

**Maha** · 17th July 2009, 16:09

I would really think hard about moving anywhere to far down south...
That place is shaken so much it will become a floater before too long.

**shafty** · 17th July 2009, 16:20

Welcome to KB and NZ Dude

**kiwifruit** · 17th July 2009, 16:20

Welcome to the site

**Winston001** · 17th July 2009, 17:00

Don't listen to anyone here man, they are all anally retentive Asbergers types who don't actually own motorcycles.

They live in this virtual world of KB with fear and trembling of their ip being pinged. Some of them found a plastic (honda) motorbike in their cornflakes and have been fixated ever since.

**knottsav** · 18th July 2009, 16:12

Originally Posted by Fiendish Zen

Hello all

Myself and family are moving to NZ at the end of August. I'm looking forward to riding throughout the much praised Southern Island

I've tried looking online for bike shops in the Dunedin/Otago area, but there really don't seem to be many around (at least online). Can anyone advise of a good 2nd hand dealer in the area? (I'll be leaving my 125 as would cost more to ship it than it's worth

Likewise as i'll have to take the NZ license tests, are there any recommended teachers/courses in the area please?

Kind regards and thanks in advnace for any suggestions

as for shops here in Dunedin
http://www.mciverandveitch.co.nz/ They have quite a few 2nd hand bikes.
also
http://www.mcr.net.nz/1.htm

Having recently got back on a bike, I have found both stores have very helpful and experienced staff. If you drop them an email with your specs, I am sure they'll keep an eye out for a second hand bike that'll meet your needs.
Cheers
Aaron

As for licensing..
A friend of mine from Southland used these guys when he flew to Auckland for work...perhaps you could look at it for when you fly into NZ..stay an extra day before coming down country?
http://www.riderskills.co.nz/default...htbar=homenews (any Aucklanders can comment on this Training/Licensing provider?)

Here in Dunedin I haven't come across anyone specifically offering motorcycle....but these guys I have seen with a GN250 that they use, and they advertise in our yellowpages as motorcyle training.
Dunedin Driving School
183B Scott St Waverley Dunedin Cellular phone Additional Contact Details
Phone: 03-454 4184
Mobile: 0-27-485 1695

I'd be happy to ring them and find out info if you want me to.

**Fiendish Zen** · 19th July 2009, 10:14

Originally Posted by caseye

Welcome and Oh man are you in for a surprise when you see those South island Roads.
Heaven is the only way to describe them.
Hope to hear that you've arrived safe and sound and got a bike sorted .

Caseye, cheers for the warm welcome

Am *so* looking forwards to riding the Southern Roads!

Will sound off as soon as we've arrived and sourced a ride

**Fiendish Zen** · 19th July 2009, 10:15

Originally Posted by gatch

Gidday mr FistofZen. Welcome to the fold

Yea apart from the crazy cold winters, you'll love dunedin, keep the rubber down man

Cheers Gatch, I know we're arriving at the coldest point of the year, but I started riding in winter here in the UK, so only apt I start again in NZ in the same season