Hello from new member (Jock_in_NZ)

**Jock_in_NZ** · 28th August 2010, 15:11

Hello guys and girls.

Cool forum. Been a 'lurker' for ages so finally decided to sign up.

A native of Scotland, I passed my UK test back in 2004 but been off the bike since late 2005 - when I left to come visit here. Now that I've moved here for good, looking to get myself sorted with a bike before summer comes round. Last bike was a Suzuki SV650S so hoping to pick up something similar. But first need to buy a new lid. My last one was an Arai that saved my head in a spill so been looking for another one. Been to a few dealers round Auckland (Red Baron, Colemans, etc) but has anyone seen any good deals on Arai's at their local bike shop?

Cheers guys.

**Bikemad** · 28th August 2010, 18:41

howdy Jock and welcome to KB and NZ..........havent been in the market for a helmet for a while but im sure you could squeeze a free one out of a shop if ya buy a bike thru them.........
catch up for a single malt one day

you could try motomail.........college hill ,ponsonby.........good range of gear there

**gijoe1313** · 30th August 2010, 20:47

Oots mon! Another scotsman to fill the ranks! Long may ye breeks reek and och ay'th'noo!

Hope you brought along the classic scots wit, for it's been a long time between posts since we last heard of your fellow countryman (known on KB as McJim!

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Find yourself a noice boike and gets to riding it awae wiv'ye!

Go to Cycletreads and ask for Todd, he'll see you right about Arais ... in fact they just got in a brand new shipment of their latest helmet in! And they just happen to be in your neighbourhood

**Jock_in_NZ** · 2nd September 2010, 22:40

Cheers gijoe. I was over at Cycletreads at the weekend. Impressive stock they've got but a wee tad out of my stingy Scots budget. Hopefully I can find some '09 designs on special somewhere.

**Mom** · 3rd September 2010, 07:40

Welcome to the forum Jock.

**Number One** · 3rd September 2010, 08:40

JOCK come to me Jock - your aqualine nose glistening with sweat from mustering...speak to me with that fab scottish accent Jock....oooo eeeeerrrrrr ...ok you probably didn't hear that speights radio ad but it was the first thing that popped into mind given your handle.

Seriously though - welcome to KB and good luck with your bike and helmet hunt! Oh and SV650s rock!

**one fast tl1ooo** · 3rd September 2010, 08:49

welcome to kb

**NZsarge** · 3rd September 2010, 08:58

Originally Posted by Number One

JOCK come to me Jock - your aqualine nose glistening with sweat from mustering...speak to me with that fab scottish accent Jock....oooo eeeeerrrrrr ...ok you probably didn't hear that speights radio ad but it was the first thing that popped into mind given your handle.

Seriously though - welcome to KB and good luck with your bike and helmet hunt! Oh and SV650s rock!

Easy easy! Down girl! Although I know what you mean, I was watching an episode of Market Kitchen and there was a pretty Irish lady guesting on the show who had the hottest softly spoken mild Irish accent, very nice!

**NZsarge** · 3rd September 2010, 09:01

Hey Jock, welcome to KB dude. Cheap Arai? Sorry mate, such things in this market don't exist I fear but don't let that stop you from looking, ya never know. Arai's rock mate, stick with them.