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[sugilite:Me]

I'd probably be looking for a 690 SMC or an enduro (dual sport) to expand on the ability to go on/off-road. I used to ride a 690 SM, and the on-tarmac fun factor of an SMC might make me compromise on the off-road capability.

The Wellington (and near by Waiarapa) area in general has superb tar seal, gravel and enduro riding areas, I say getting a "do it all" bike would be a very wise investment

[Ocean1]

I say getting a "do it all" bike would be a very wise investment

There's no such animal, I barely get by with three of the fucking things.

200kg dirt bike? I don't think so.

Full comp knobs on the road? OK. Fucking expensive though.

[sugilite:Me]

There's no such animal, I barely get by with three of the fucking things.

200kg dirt bike? I don't think so.

Full comp knobs on the road? OK. Fucking expensive though.

Umm, one of these... an enduro (dual sport) KTM 500 EXC with decent trail/road tyres at 111.5 kg's. Sure you won't enter an enduro on those tyres, but a fang from the Hutt over the Mungatooks, no problem, Gravel roads? Bring them on! Give a Buell a fright over the takas? Don't count that out.

[Ocean1]

Umm, one of these... an enduro (dual sport) KTM 500 EXC with decent trail/road tyres at 111.5 kg's. Sure you won't enter an enduro on those tyres, but a fang from the Hutt over the Mungatooks, no problem, Gravel roads? Bring them on! Give a Buell a fright over the takas? Don't count that out.

I have a 525 EXC for exactly those fangs through the Mungatooks on a fine summer afternoon to see the bro in paraparaumu. Far better than the Buell through there, which is the preferred route mostly 'cause the bro usually serves a dram or two.

It might even keep the XB12 in sight over the Takas if I put some 17" wheels on, but not for an hour or more of it, and it wouldn't go near the 1125 at all.

[avgas]

From watching American movies I now know for a fact that all Mexican women look like Selma Hayek.

On a serious note - if you ever get the chance - watch Spanish/Mexican/South American soap opera's....

You will know when your on the Spanish channel, even if its on mute.
( . )( . )

[avgas]

Man, I'm beginning to feel right at home already - I can see I'm gonna love this place! BTW, we like to say around here: there's a whole lot of Mexico in New Mexico!
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In NZ there is another saying.

"There are fast women in NZ, but the clap is faster."

[haydes55]

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[RainMan303]

Are tinted visors allowed in NZ? Also, how much does a WOF cost on average?


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[Ocean1]

Are tinted visors allowed in NZ? Also, how much does a WOF cost on average?


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Yes.

Can't remember. Can't have hurt too much. Under $50?

[RainMan303]

Anybody know if I can bring the motorbike in for a year as a "tourist" (keep my USA plate) and then officially import it near the end of the year?....or will I be forced to take the moto back out of the country at that point?

[clint640]

I think you can do that with a temporary import paying the GST deposit up front. (you couldn't if you brought it in on a carnet) You still have to get WOF & rego I think so not sure if there'd be much point.

Cheers
Clint

[avgas]

Be careful with the import - they might get you to change the headlight (to point the other way). But not sure which bikes are affected with that problem (but the Z1000 and FZS1000 had it)

[ellipsis]

...and as an aside, repeat this little mantra before closing your eyes at night...'They drive on the left, they drive on the left, ..............................................'

[RainMan303]

...and as an aside, repeat this little mantra before closing your eyes at night...'They drive on the left, they drive on the left, ..............................................'

Yeah, I know. I did pretty well in the UK until I was cookin' around a round-about (aka traffic circle) one early morning and came around to find a huge dump truck about to enter the circle on, what appeared to me, the wrong side of the road. Of course he was exactly where he should had been and there was no problem, and my brain clicked after that.

[RainMan303]

So I was poking around the Google Maps around Wellington, and I noticed an interesting road near the Karori Golf Club of South Makara Rd: Oteranga Bay Rd. When I switched to Street View, I noticed the road (Oteranga Bay Rd) is blocked off - why would that be? Is it common for roads to be off-limits to general public, or did I just happen to pick one? Just curious - wanting to get to know the place and local laws/customs.