New Biker Needs Help

[FJRider]

so i bought it for $2500 ,, went for ride and i DO feel scared without my nighty armor lmao! how many L plate do i need to show on my motorbike 1 or 2?

also he said its running low on engine oil .. there nothing on tilted bike but when i upright the bike screen fills up fast.

what is the temp sign light on igniton?

One L plate at each end is required to make it legal.

The bikes oil level needs to be checked with the bike held upright. Put oil in then and check oil level.

Any indication when the oil/filter was last changed .. ??? If (probably) not ... do it/get it done. Cheap insurance.

[Dharmbir]

One L plate at each end is required to make it legal.

The bikes oil level needs to be checked with the bike held upright. Put oil in then and check oil level.

Any indication when the oil/filter was last changed .. ??? If (probably) not ... do it/get it done. Cheap insurance.

nzta website says this You must display an L (learner) plate on the back of your motorcycle at all times when you are riding. Failure to display L plates could result in 25 demerit points and a fine of $100.

also he said he bought on 8000kms and now its 11000km and no service done while him owing it for 3000kms but recons it need service in next 500km,,i checked oil screen fills full when holding upright but fully empty screen when on side

[Voltaire]

This is the light to watch, means its Tea Time.

[WALRUS]

Failure to display L plates could result in 25 demerit points and a fine of $100.

25 points??? Is that, like, not much over there?

I need to read up on the NZ demerit system haha!

[Dharmbir]

This is the light to watch, means its Tea Time.

thats not the sign i meant by temp ..temp sign i want to know is in fuel gauge corner..checked with aa and 1 L plate on the black of your bike prefer a solid L plate

[FJRider]

25 points??? Is that, like, not much over there?

I need to read up on the NZ demerit system haha!

100 Demerits and your license is suspended for 3 months ...

[Dharmbir]

100 Demerits and your license is suspended for 3 months ...

not for L plates thou

[WALRUS]

Yeah, righto.. Well over here it's if you accrue 12 points you lose your licence, and points stay on there for 3 years

[Dharmbir]

Yeah, righto.. Well over here it's if you accrue 12 points you lose your licence, and points stay on there for 3 years

is that why you want to move to nz lmao

[Moi]

OK, you've bought the bike...

Now:
1. if it doesn't come with an Owner's Manual, have a look online for one or a service manual - better get both.
2. do a service on the bike, that gives you a base point for any further servicing, check tyres for age...
3. check online for info about what is required on your bike - start with NZTA website...
4. make sure you have changed the registration over to your name
5. insure the bike
6. buy some more decent gear - boots, gloves, jacket, pants... Forget to mention: buy reputable brands, even if second hand.
7. book a RideForever Bronze course once you feel confident about riding in traffic - if you do the course in August I understand it is free.

[Dharmbir]

OK, you've bought the bike...

Now:
1. if it doesn't come with an Owner's Manual, have a look online for one or a service manual - better get both.
2. do a service on the bike, that gives you a base point for any further servicing, check tyres for age...
3. check online for info about what is required on your bike - start with NZTA website...
4. make sure you have changed the registration over to your name
5. insure the bike
6. buy some more decent gear - boots, gloves, jacket, pants...
7. book a RideForever Bronze course once you feel confident about riding in traffic - if you do the course in August I understand it is free.

Now:
1. i might find a pdf copy online?
2. yea im buying kn401 filter and FUCHS 10w 40 oil synth
3. maybe change headlights to led
4. doen it after a long hassle with chrome not working with NZTA standards,,how do i make sure its on my name?
5. not in this lifetime
6. yeah im buying a jacket with armor fitted in,any recommendations?
7. dont know whats it is or what it does,i can ride just about fine,,but if its free i will give it a shot

[WALRUS]

is that why you want to move to nz lmao

Nah, the traffic cops down here are pretty alright. I've got a handful of reasons for my impending immigration :P

[Dharmbir]

Nah, the traffic cops down here are pretty alright. I've got a handful of reasons for my impending immigration :P

you put cops and alright in the same sentence ,you feeling alright mate

[Jeeper]

Insure for 3rd party at least. That way the innocent other party will be protected from your actions.

For warning light, post up a photo. If your temp light comes on during a ride, it might be overheating.

[Moi]

Now:
1. i might find a pdf copy online?
2. yea im buying kn401 filter and FUCHS 10w 40 oil synth
3. maybe change headlights to led
4. doen it after a long hassle with chrome not working with NZTA standards,,how do i make sure its on my name?
5. not in this lifetime
6. yeah im buying a jacket with armor fitted in,any recommendations?
7. dont know whats it is or what it does,i can ride just about fine,,but if its free i will give it a shot

Response:
1. have you had a look?
2. it's more than just engine oil and filter...
3. why?
4. use a different browser and check the NZTA website, the answers are there
5. if you don't insure the bike, even for third party, you are extremely foolish...
6. reputable brand?
7. do some research - it might save you a great deal of grief...