New to NZ, not to biking...

**Joni** · 23rd March 2004, 12:10

Hey, just arrived in NZ, been in the biking scene for many years on my CBR400 back in South Africa. The guys back home say, they need to come over here and teach the Kiwis how to ride.... any comments?

**Coldkiwi** · 23rd March 2004, 12:15

well, there's regular 'riding lessons' going on around and out of auckland most weekends. Road riding instructors bikes range from everything from CBR250s to ZX12's; pupils are similarly mounted!! I'm sure you'll find someone to educate or be educated by, just watch the 'meetings and events' section and you'll find a ride going in the near future. But beware, there are some very fast people on unfast looking bikes lurking out there (and they're not me!)

**Hitcher** · 23rd March 2004, 12:47

I'm always receptive to new ideas, from South Africa or anywhere else for that matter!

**wari** · 23rd March 2004, 13:07

Nice way to start Joni ...

(in a nice friendly way) ...

cats amongst the pidgeons (pigeons, pigones - take your pick)

There'r plenty of sharks on here , so I'm sure you'll get a bite .

...

wanna dance ? :spudbooge

yes ? .. I'll see if I can go find someone for ya.

BTW , welcome ... hope to see you on the roads somewhere.

**Motoracer** · 23rd March 2004, 13:26

Welcome mate! Do you know Ricky by any chance? I am willing to learn from anyone willing to teach me how to ride properly. The teacher has to earn the respect though.

**Jackrat** · 23rd March 2004, 13:50

I ran into a group calling themselfs The SA eagles a while back,Nice folks.
Kiwis have a rep,for being fast riders so if you think you can show us how it's done,Go for it.
Welcome to NZ and KB,With an opener like that you will fit in just fine.

**Zed** · 23rd March 2004, 15:01

Originally Posted by Joni

Hey, just arrived in NZ, been in the biking scene for many years on my CBR400 back in South Africa. The guys back home say, they need to come over here and teach the Kiwis how to ride.... any comments?

Welcome to KB Joni...you will enjoy yourself here as humor is a must, and that teaching comment was hilarious!!

Zed

**Vagabond** · 23rd March 2004, 15:30

Originally Posted by Joni

Hey, just arrived in NZ, been in the biking scene for many years on my CBR400 back in South Africa. The guys back home say, they need to come over here and teach the Kiwis how to ride.... any comments?

Prehaps you'd like another ex S.African who's been here a few years to teach you a combination of riding styles?
Welcome.

Al · 23rd March 2004, 16:52

Hey Joni

As an ex-SAn I think the Kiwis can teach the SA "manne" a few things about riding. The roads here are better suited to biking in as far as corners and condition of surface goes.
Also big plus here is that there is no taxis to take you out!

Welcome and have a ball! Where in Akl are you?
:sneaky2:

**Coldkiwi** · 23rd March 2004, 17:19

you're kidding? we have better quality road surfaces than another country??? well bugger me!

**pete376403** · 23rd March 2004, 17:19

Originally Posted by Joni

Hey, just arrived in NZ, been in the biking scene for many years on my CBR400 back in South Africa. The guys back home say, they need to come over here and teach the Kiwis how to ride.... any comments?

Yep, just as soon as the SA cricket team finishes showing the Black Caps how to play, ok.

**White trash** · 23rd March 2004, 17:20

Originally Posted by Joni

Hey, just arrived in NZ, been in the biking scene for many years on my CBR400 back in South Africa. The guys back home say, they need to come over here and teach the Kiwis how to ride.... any comments?

Opening statement like that, I'd say you're related to Kerry Dukie. Ever heard of him?

I'm always up for learning new skills, C U at Pukie? You could always bring the SA cricket team along. I hear they're masters of dishing out "learnings"!

**SPman** · 23rd March 2004, 17:30

Originally Posted by THE UMFAAN

Hey Joni
Also big plus here is that there is no taxis to take you out!
:sneaky2:

Your're fuckin jokin, mate!

You ridden around town lately? I think all the taxi drivers learned in Beirut!

**Jackrat** · 23rd March 2004, 18:43

Originally Posted by SPman

Your're fuckin jokin, mate!

You ridden around town lately? I think all the taxi drivers learned in Beirut!

LOL,Nah mate,Thats where they come from.

**claire** · 23rd March 2004, 19:37

Originally Posted by Joni

Hey, just arrived in NZ, been in the biking scene for many years on my CBR400 back in South Africa. The guys back home say, they need to come over here and teach the Kiwis how to ride.... any comments?

Hey Joni, I'm new to this site but welcome anyway. What sort of bike are you riding here in NZ?

Claire