Biker and new to New Zealand

[rickstv]

[QUOTE=sinfull;1130343439]Even cruisers have fun on them roads !

Some shocking lines in that video

[sinfull]

Some shocking lines in that video

Don't do lines, hurts the nose !

[_Shrek_]

Since I don't want to be limited to paved roads I decide I'm going for one of these bikes: Yamaha XT660R, Suzuki DR650, Kawasaki KLR650 or BWM F650GS. I'm haven't done much offroad before so I'll be learning as I go. Any thoughts on these bikes? I won't be getting anything older than 2000.

hiya Zyre

Transalper is selling his 2001 Dr650 $4200 be a good bike for what you're doing

[Zyre]

Due to visa issues I will be buying a bike at a dealership with a buy-back deal. My visa only allows me to stay a year on the day, not longer. If I have a buy-back deal I can sell it back to the dealership if I can't sell it myself before I depart.

[rastuscat]

We are actually a 3rd world country...

Sorry to rain on your parade here, but by saying that, you agree with Sue Bradford. Not something I accuse people of often, but you deserve it for that claim.

Folk who think NZ is third world would do well to visit a few third world countries. Then they'd realise how bloody fine our country is.

Harumph.

[Conquiztador]

FWIW:
- Roads in NZ are great and fun. Anyone telling you anything else is full of BS.
- We ride 12 months of the year
- I would not buy a bike before I was here. Huge amount of bikes for sale everywhere. Cash is king...
- Yes, check on Trade Me, will give you a good idea re what they cost.
- Insurance is not needed in NZ (the way it is in Sweden). You can ride a bike legally w/o insurance here. Your decision if you do so.
- You need a Warrant Of Fitness on your bike. (Besiktning) Currently once every six months.
- You need to pay license for your bike (commonly called Rego). Cheaper under 600cc. Or if bike is a classic. Think over 600cc is just below $600 for a year.
- Bring your leathers to ride in. There might be a couple of days when you get warm, but you be OK. Summer temperatures are very similar to a good summer in Sweden, just 6 months of it here...
- Our ACC will cover you for injury costs to you. But perhaps consider a personal insurance?
- You can get extension on work permit depending on your qualifications and the employer and their needs.
- If you need your qualifications translated/confirmed to get work here I recommend to get that done before you get here. It can take months to get that sorted here!
- You will need a International Driver License. You should get that before you leave Sweden.
- Apply for a IRD tax number as soon as you arrive here as you will not get paid without one.
- Get a bank account as soon as you arrive as 99% of employers will only pay your wages/salary in to an account.

Om du behöver veta mera e de bara att fråga

Ta Vara

[Zyre]

FWIW:
- Roads in NZ are great and fun. Anyone telling you anything else is full of BS.
- We ride 12 months of the year
- I would not buy a bike before I was here. Huge amount of bikes for sale everywhere. Cash is king...
- Yes, check on Trade Me, will give you a good idea re what they cost.
- Insurance is not needed in NZ (the way it is in Sweden). You can ride a bike legally w/o insurance here. Your decision if you do so.
- You need a Warrant Of Fitness on your bike. (Besiktning) Currently once every six months.
- You need to pay license for your bike (commonly called Rego). Cheaper under 600cc. Or if bike is a classic. Think over 600cc is just below $600 for a year.
- Bring your leathers to ride in. There might be a couple of days when you get warm, but you be OK. Summer temperatures are very similar to a good summer in Sweden, just 6 months of it here...
- Our ACC will cover you for injury costs to you. But perhaps consider a personal insurance?
- You can get extension on work permit depending on your qualifications and the employer and their needs.
- If you need your qualifications translated/confirmed to get work here I recommend to get that done before you get here. It can take months to get that sorted here!
- You will need a International Driver License. You should get that before you leave Sweden.
- Apply for a IRD tax number as soon as you arrive here as you will not get paid without one.
- Get a bank account as soon as you arrive as 99% of employers will only pay your wages/salary in to an account.

Om du behöver veta mera e de bara att fråga

Ta Vara

Best answer so far Thinking of leaving my leathers at home and buy textile when I get there. Riding in leathers on a bike like the xt660r will just look funny :P

Are there alot of gravel roads on NZ?

[Conquiztador]

Best answer so far Thinking of leaving my leathers at home and buy textile when I get there. Riding in leathers on a bike like the xt660r will just look funny :P

Are there alot of gravel roads on NZ?

Cheers. Yep, you will find gravel if its what you want. But there is heaps of tar-seal roads too. Even "farm" roads are tar-sealed (and often very good nick as not used too much) as milk tankers need to get to the farms, so "back roads" in NZ are often tar-sealed and nice to ride.

[joan of arc]

hej

Come and enjoy riding the NZ roads. There is everything that you could wish for from long straights, to extreme twisties, and all on State Highways! And then there are the quiet back roads.


Just one misconception, not being a NZ resident or citizen means that you would need insurance if you are injured as ACC willl not cover you. ACC is NZs form of accident insurance or compensation although given the current situation regarding this corporation there is much debate about the validity of that statement. Anyway, best to get health insurance sorted before you travel here.

As you have found on this site, there are plenty here who will help you

[Conquiztador]

hej

Just one misconception, not being a NZ resident or citizen means that you would need insurance if you are injured as ACC willl not cover you. ACC is NZs form of accident insurance or compensation although given the current situation regarding this corporation there is much debate about the validity of that statement. Anyway, best to get health insurance sorted before you travel here.

Sorry, you are wrong. From site www.acc.co.nz


"What if I am a visitor to New Zealand?

If you need information about ACC in your own language we have interpreters for over 30 different languages, and Pacific and Asian advisors who can provide cultural support and help. See In your language for more information, or contact ACC Claims.
If you’re injured during your visit to New Zealand, ACC may be able to help with the cost of treatment and support you need while you’re here. However, it is important to be aware that you cannot sue for personal injury – ACC replaces that right.
ACC only covers treatment and rehabilitation costs while you are in New Zealand; it is not a replacement for travel insurance and does not cover illness, disrupted travel plans or emergency travel to get you back home. We recommend you arrange travel insurance before visiting New Zealand.
Do I qualify?

ACC support may be available to you as a visitor if you are:

• injured in an accident within New Zealand
• in certain circumstances suffering from a health problem related to working in New Zealand
• injured as a result of medical treatment while you are in New Zealand
• dealing with the mental effects of a sexual assault or abuse suffered in New Zealand.

The injury must have happened in New Zealand. You are not covered:

• if you are injured while aboard the boat or plane on which you travelled to New Zealand, or getting on or off that boat or plane
• if you are injured while travelling around the country in the craft you arrived in, such as a yacht or cruise ship. You are not covered whenever you are on board or on the gangway
• if you take an excursion during your visit that takes you 300 nautical miles or more from New Zealand."

[Zyre]

Insurance for me and my belongings is sorted. Motorcycle insurance in NZ is quite cheap from what I can tell. I've been recommended Protecta and depending on what bike I get I might get full cover.