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  1. 28th January 2013, 15:26 #1
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    Thumbs up Fast learner! (Southern Comfi)

    November 2011 I was put on a DR650 thinking memories of riding 14years ago would still work, but no! I managed to split a 6foot fence post in half.
    However I got back on with a bit of encouragement and in August 2012 I got my learners licence and a Yamaha Scorpio. I've been riding better each time! My partner and I rode nearly 2,000 ks on a 4 day weekend including the Ettrick KB rally. That was the confidence boost I needed, now I understand the need for a bigger bike!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Southern Comfi View Post
    November 2011 I was put on a DR650 thinking memories of riding 14years ago would still work, but no! I managed to split a 6foot fence post in half.
    However I got back on with a bit of encouragement and in August 2012 I got my learners licence and a Yamaha Scorpio. I've been riding better each time! My partner and I rode nearly 2,000 ks on a 4 day weekend including the Ettrick KB rally. That was the confidence boost I needed, now I understand the need for a bigger bike!
    The wait for the license is torturous!!...though I am enjoying myself on my hornet...5000km as of yesterday.

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  6. 28th January 2013, 17:39 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheTengTheory View Post
    The wait for the license is torturous!!...

    what is this "wai-ting for the li-cen-se" that you speak of??!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post

    what is this "wai-ting for the li-cen-se" that you speak of??!
    2years wait from learner to full?????

    This is assuming all bikers are responsible residents of New Zealand and follow their very sensible laws and policys regarding land transport issues of Aotearoa
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    Am in the same boat cant get my restricted till 23rd of may and then its 18months till my full :s

    The urge to ride something bigger is hard to resist
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheTengTheory View Post
    This is assuming all bikers are responsible residents of New Zealand and follow their very sensible laws and policys regarding land transport issues of Aotearoa




    very sensible laws
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dragon View Post
    Am in the same boat cant get my restricted till 23rd of may and then its 18months till my full :s

    The urge to ride something bigger is hard to resist
    Quote Originally Posted by TheTengTheory View Post
    2years wait from learner to full?????
    You are eligible to ride a bike up to 660cc on a learners/restricted licence, since 1 Oct 2012. This the new NZTA Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)

    scroll down the list given below.. there are a huge range of bikes to choose from.

    http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett...torcycles.html

    from there it's all decisions.. decisions.. decisions....


    I have a 93 Suzuki GSX400F for sale.. tidy condition. Awesome mid range sport / tourer bike.. comfy as to sit on & travel 3-4-5-600ks in a day! Excellent stepping stone from a learners 125/250.. up to a 400 (will sit happily on 120ks ) before progressing onto a more longer term more powerful bike.. but not too fast.. too soon! (I've seen it happen over & over again.. trust me! )

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    there is also talk of another skills assessment (a long version of the basic handling skills) that will shorten your restricted time to 12 months and you dont have to sit the practical full license test just pay the licensing fee

    http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett...cles/cbta.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by xenothius View Post
    there is also talk of another skills assessment (a long version of the basic handling skills) that will shorten your restricted time to 12 months and you dont have to sit the practical full license test just pay the licensing fee

    http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett...cles/cbta.html
    End of the year supposedly....... ??
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    the trick will be finding out what test is cheaper (i spent all my money on my helmet) and if it is cheaper how much then there's the 12 month bunus
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  14. 5th February 2013, 18:49 #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by MyGSXF View Post
    I have a 93 Suzuki GSX400F for sale.. tidy condition. Awesome mid range sport / tourer bike.. comfy as to sit on & travel 3-4-5-600ks in a day!

    awww, it's cute.


    five bucks and a bag of chips ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post

    awww, it's cute.


    five bucks and a bag of chips ...
    You've been offering that same bag of chips for so long now they must be stale.
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