Dirt Bike Convert. help!

**Cabbit** · 18th February 2006, 17:51

Hi there, I've decided dirt isn't my thing anymore, been riding for about 3 years.. But the road looks more appealing. =)
Just wondering about a bike for a road noob, those ZXR250's look good >>..

How do I go about getting my learners, I can't get anyone down at the AA for some reason.. Do you need a bike first? I saw there was a skills test so.. hmm..

Anyway, just wanting to know peoples opinions and things on what bike to get, some tips. etc etc etc.

Any help would be appreciated =D (Also, sorry for making another newbie thread... hehe, seems to be a few of us.)

Thankies in advance.
Cabbit

**far queue** · 18th February 2006, 18:06

Can't help you with the licence thing, been too long since I got mine, but there's plenty of newish riders on here that'll be able to fill you in with the up to date info. But welcome aboard.

**laRIKin** · 18th February 2006, 18:44

Try this link and it should answer all your questions mate.
http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/lic...cle/index.html

And they do supply a scooter for the basic handling test, because you have ridden off road it will be easy.

**Cabbit** · 18th February 2006, 21:44

Originally Posted by lemans

And they do supply a scooter for the basic handling test, because you have ridden off road it will be easy.

Oh really? Awesome ^^.
Thanks for the help =D

**DirtMad** · 22nd February 2006, 16:46

Sounds like you are in a similar boat to me~~~ I just got a GSX250, not a rocket ship, but should do the job...

the thread is here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=25130

**Cabbit** · 23rd February 2006, 12:01

I've been looking about and there doesn't seem to be a zxr for sale.. not where i'm looking anyway. (trademe, paper, etc.)
I'll still keep an eye open for a zxr, but i'm looking at a...cbr250rr?? i think that's what it is.. =/

Still no licence for me yet, keep putting my scratch and win off. Don't wanna screw it up, i need my moneys! D=.

Grats on the gsx though, shiny ^^

**DirtMad** · 23rd February 2006, 19:24

cheers, nah just go sit the test! youd have to be a donkey to fail that one...

**Cabbit** · 24th February 2006, 15:41

Well, just finished reading up on the road code again, there's some rules that nobody down here seems to follow o.o"" but oh well.
Yeah, it's easy from what I remember, was just wanting to know about any "special motorbike rules". But it seems all good, I'll go do it this weekend-next week sometime ^^.
Then it's bike shopping time! =D

**laRIKin** · 24th February 2006, 20:02

Best of luck mate.
Just go and do it, what's the worst that can happen.

**Rosie** · 25th February 2006, 10:46

There is a special motorbike edition of the Road Code, it has all the information you need about getting a motorbike licence, including all the specific motorbike questions. Get it out of your local library if you don't want to buy one.
Before you do the scratch and win test you'll need to do a basic handling skills test, should be pretty easy if you've been riding off road for a while. All the details of what you do in the test are in the motorbike road code. Most riding schools will supply a bike for you to do the test on, and give you a chance to practise and get the hang of the bike.
I got my licence a couple of weeks ago, so the whole process is fairly fresh in my mind, if you have any questions.
Welcome along!
Rosie.

**Cabbit** · 28th February 2006, 11:39

Blah! Can't do basic handling untill friday! *grumble*

Edit: also, my (possible, we'll see..) bike doesn't get here from japan for about a month! D=
What am I gonna do till then ?-?