Shafty, thanks x2Originally Posted by shafty
L-Plate Rider
Shafty, thanks x2
L-Plate Rider
Thanks, it seems a great resourceWelcome to the site
L-Plate Rider
lol i'm sure there are some real bikers in here somewhereDon'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.
L-Plate Rider
Wow, thanks very much for all the info, and your offer of help
We'll only be spending a couple of hours in Auckland after a long flight, so no chance to dally but cheers for the pointer anyway. I'll look in to the Dunedin Driving School for sure though
Not sure how you found those websites, i've been Googling for ages trying to find Dunedin bike shops! Thank you for the links
Cyborg Biker
here is a good list of shops in the south islandWow, thanks very much for all the info, and your offer of help
We'll only be spending a couple of hours in Auckland after a long flight, so no chance to dally but cheers for the pointer anyway. I'll look in to the Dunedin Driving School for sure though
Not sure how you found those websites, i've been Googling for ages trying to find Dunedin bike shops! Thank you for the links
http://www.southernrider.co.nz/wiki/...php/Bike_Shops
Double shot!!
For bikes, have a dig through trademe.co.nz to get a feel for the 2nd hand bike market.
You can use your existing drivers license in NZ for a year, I think that is correct. If you do not have your full license yet, then you should pass whatever licensing tests you are able before you come here, or else you will have to start from scratch on a 250cc bike again.
You will have a lot of fun here, but be aware our roads bite many visitors and locals alike, so do not take them cheaply.
And welcome.
Steve
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L-Plate Rider
That's a rather handy list, thank you!
Hmm, now I'm spoiled for choice, i'll have to read more fo the forums to see which shops are recommended etc. Cheers for your help Nighthawk
L-Plate Rider
DangerousBastard, cheers for the welcomeFor bikes, have a dig through trademe.co.nz to get a feel for the 2nd hand bike market.
You can use your existing drivers license in NZ for a year, I think that is correct. If you do not have your full license yet, then you should pass whatever licensing tests you are able before you come here, or else you will have to start from scratch on a 250cc bike again.
You will have a lot of fun here, but be aware our roads bite many visitors and locals alike, so do not take them cheaply.
And welcome.
Steve
I have had a check through TradeMe, to get a feel for how much I'll be spending etc, so have an idea of cost, thanks for the suggestion
With regards to finishing my license here rather than having to restart and be subject to the NZ timeframes, I'd love to, but unfortunately the cost is prohibitive (close to $2000 to do the 3-day course then test) and they've literally just changed the test here to include new EU directives. Also tests are booked up too far in advance
So instead i'm thinking that starting from scratch is a good way to pay my dues with the NZ roads, as you say they're liable to bite me if i'm not careful
Cyborg Biker
Advance MotorcyclesThat's a rather handy list, thank you!
Hmm, now I'm spoiled for choice, i'll have to read more fo the forums to see which shops are recommended etc. Cheers for your help Nighthawk
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