Hi I'm new, coming to ride in NZ next year

**Lazy7** · 5th March 2006, 20:59

forgot the most important pic

**boomer** · 5th March 2006, 21:02

Originally Posted by Lazy7

forgot the most important pic

Is that Pukekoe?

**Zed** · 5th March 2006, 21:02

Welcome to KB lv929!

Firstly let me say you have great taste in bikes!! Don't spose that 929 in your name has anything to do with a Honda does it??

Everyone living in NZ on this site will testify to great roads and scenery in whicheva area they live - ride the whole country if you can!! Be careful though, i heard a high number of tourists end up becoming permanent residents down here cos it's sooo good.

**lv929** · 5th March 2006, 21:06

Originally Posted by sels1

http://www.motorcycle-hire.co.nz/

These guys are good too - small friendly company.

Yes I was in touch with them a month ago and they were quick to reply, and seemed keen to help

Those photos are awesome!!! I'm all excited now, shame I've got to wait months

**Lazy7** · 5th March 2006, 21:09

Originally Posted by boomer

Is that Pukekoe?

no. thats the road out to Taupo Bay, a small beach 20kms or so outside Doubtless Bay. beautiful place.

**Lou Girardin** · 6th March 2006, 07:19

We'll have a couple of Sprint ST's with luggage at AMPS. But that's in Auckland, we do have a Christchurch drop-off service though. PM for details if interested.
PS The South Is is the better bike country.

**ZeroIndex** · 6th March 2006, 07:43

Originally Posted by babyB

hay there. im not much help
but hay i hope you enjoy your trip here

I'm not much help either, but I also hope you enjoy your trip

**marty** · 6th March 2006, 08:14

Originally Posted by lv929

thankyou so much this is exactly the kind of stuff I wanted to hear! We do a lot of riding in the Swiss/French Alps and we are very used to extreme twisties - which are very challenging on a K5 let me tell you, my bmw-riding friends were waiting for me at the bottom of every pass this year!!!

i'm not sure i understand this. a K5 being challenging in the twisties? you're gonna have to do the coro loop with the gixxer club .......

**lv929** · 6th March 2006, 10:59

Originally Posted by marty

i'm not sure i understand this. a K5 being challenging in the twisties? you're gonna have to do the coro loop with the gixxer club .......

twisties as in 180 degree switch backs .... like U turns every 100 yards..... often with no tarmac.

**oldrider** · 7th March 2006, 10:25

Iv929, the Ausies refer to NZ as the land of the never ending corner,maybe that should give you some idea of what its like here.
Mind you they haven't got many corners over there, they learn bike control dodging the flies!

Get over here and "enjoy" motorcycle heaven!

John.

**DemonWolf** · 7th March 2006, 10:43

Welcome to KB... I hope you enjoy your stay.. we all expect write-ups of your experience here in this beautiful country =)

**geoffc** · 18th March 2006, 13:09

Originally Posted by lv929

Hi I just posted in the Newbies bit but I'd like to pick your brains But I will have no idea about where to stay, suggested mileage per day etc...
lv929

Hi and Welcome!
Backpackers at about $20-25 are also another good stay option or the YHA(Youth Hostel Association). I live in the South Island and have posted up some pictures of these that I have stayed at & some of the scenery you can expect while touring on a bike. http://gallery.teamrc17.net/album11
cheers

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 13th October 2006, 20:39

Welcome...
I would have to agree the SI probably has the better rides, and views... the southern alps, lakes district ... I have been up and down the 99% of the tarmac in both islands and enjoyed the SI more especially up through Central Otago... its all good... motorcycle heaven... However 8 days...

not enough... you will be just getting in to it and it will be over.

Anyway what ever you decide, enjoy it, and we do expect a progress report, and maybe you will meet up with some of theother riders through out NZ. :-)

**Transalper** · 16th October 2006, 15:24

Originally Posted by DemonWolf

Welcome to KB... I hope you enjoy your stay.. we all expect write-ups of your experience here in this beautiful country =)

Indeed, we will be interested in hearing what you think of our roads when your done especially since you'll be comparing us with those other places you've practiced in lv929

**The Tazman** · 16th October 2006, 15:59

I hope you have a great time here. I have yet to do the south island but as everyone on here has said it is supossed to be the best.

I'm just outside Wellington so if your travelling through let me know if you need a place to stop, stay or refresh and you'll be more than welcome to stop at mine.

I also help run a bar so can look after you when it comes to a drink and a feed out on the town

Where abouts in the uk are you from? I'm ex Ewell/Epsom

Good luck with the planning.

Gaz