New member from Scotland

**Hitcher** · 8th October 2004, 12:55

Originally Posted by jazbug5

the Rimutakas (hill with twisty roads) are just up the road

The Rimutakas are one of only two roads out of Dodge, if you are priviledged to live in Wellington. They are a nice technical ride and the main reason why Wellingtonians are better riders than Aucklanders...

**vifferman** · 8th October 2004, 13:21

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The Rimutakas are one of only two roads out of Dodge, if you are priviledged to live in Wellington. They are a nice technical ride and the main reason why Wellingtonians are better riders than Aucklanders...

... and a secondary one being that D'Aucklanders learn very bad habits driving/riding around D'Auckland, like:

Following too close
Failure to indicate abrupt and unpredictable vehicle manoeuvres
Exceeding the posted speed limit
Treating red traffic lights and stop signs as invitations to slow down a bit (if they feel like it)
Ignoring "Give Way" signs and all other signs completely
Trying to park within 5 metres of their destination, even if it's the gym
Making up their own set of road rules
Driving while simultaneously eating breakfast, reading the paper, applying makeup, shaving, talking on the cellphone, and doing the housework.

Note that this is a short and by no means exhaustive list, and can be summarised in one word: EXPEDIENCY (= "I want to go wherever I want, when I want, and nothing or nobody is going to hinder me in this mission, so Get the Hell Outta My Way, Dumbass!")

**badlieutenant** · 8th October 2004, 15:57

Originally Posted by firestormer

... and a secondary one being that D'Aucklanders learn very bad habits driving/riding around D'Auckland, like:

Following too close
Failure to indicate abrupt and unpredictable vehicle manoeuvres
Exceeding the posted speed limit
Treating red traffic lights and stop signs as invitations to slow down a bit (if they feel like it)
Ignoring "Give Way" signs and all other signs completely
Trying to park within 5 metres of their destination, even if it's the gym
Making up their own set of road rules
Driving while simultaneously eating breakfast, reading the paper, applying makeup, shaving, talking on the cellphone, and doing the housework.

Note that this is a short and by no means exhaustive list, and can be summarised in one word: EXPEDIENCY (= "I want to go wherever I want, when I want, and nothing or nobody is going to hinder me in this mission, so Get the Hell Outta My Way, Dumbass!")

wouldnt the above reasons make auckland bike riders better ? You know, people actively trying to kill you sharpens your reflexes and all that.
When riding in welly have you guys down there memorized the location of all the steel man hole lids for when riding in wet weather ? And I understand that bike riders from welly, after a good windy winter, make good pilots as thier appreciation of aerodynamics is improved. Beware wind sheer. D

**Bazza** · 8th October 2004, 18:25

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The Rimutakas are one of only two roads out of Dodge, if you are priviledged to live in Wellington. They are a nice technical ride and the main reason why Wellingtonians are better riders than Aucklanders...

Paekakariki hill is another good ride...and round the bays round wellington...

NC · 8th October 2004, 18:48

Originally Posted by Cajun

I am in IT remember dc:<
i work for one of tauranga largest business in the IT area

See, I knew there was

**2_SL0** · 10th October 2004, 07:43

Just me for the English lollies, excellent all the more room in the bag for the Judderbar Sweetie Collection.

**tinkabell** · 20th October 2004, 14:06

Do you like going to the beach? Up here in the Winterless North :confused2 we are surrounded by beautiful beaches, with beautiful babes, (I know, my husband keeps pointing them out

) with roads that arent too bad to get to where you want to go. I have a sneaking susspission, no matter where you end up, if you ride a bike, especially a GSXR, you will find good friends.

**scumdog** · 20th October 2004, 22:22

Originally Posted by ProX

Hello everyone. This looks like a good place to be.

I'm currently living in Scotland, but planning a move to New Zealand next year some time. I currently ride a GSXR400R (gk76a). I plan on getting the newer ZX6R when I get over there. In nice shiney green!

I've got plenty of questions to ask you guys, so I'll see you all about the forum I'm sure.

Welome to our gargre (official site spelling of garage), they're bigotted, biased uneducated and gov't nuts, and that's the guid-yins!!

From Glasgow m'self (Maryhill) but a long time since. Come doon this end o' the country, they call Dunedin the Embruh of the Sooth

**jazbug5** · 21st October 2004, 06:18

Scumdog!

I had no idea you were a fellow Scot; now I know where your twisted, rapier-like wit comes from. Although I'm not sure what everyone elses' excuse is....
:spudwave:

PS Now, calling Dunedin the *spit* Edinburgh of the South will only put any Scots not from Edinburgh off. Shame on you, weejie-man!

**scumdog** · 21st October 2004, 20:39

Originally Posted by jazbug5

Scumdog!

I had no idea you were a fellow Scot; now I know where your twisted, rapier-like wit comes from. Although I'm not sure what everyone elses' excuse is....
:spudwave:

PS Now, calling Dunedin the *spit* Edinburgh of the South will only put any Scots not from Edinburgh off. Shame on you, weejie-man!

Yup, Scots as, and nothing worn under the kilt! Good to see you noted the 'twisted' part of my mind, it's the most important of my mind!!!

Och, I wus ony quot'n whit they say on thin fancy broshurs!! (about the Edinburgh thing)

**Timetogo** · 21st October 2004, 21:44

well, seems this is my first post on this list and there is a discussion about scots

I currently live in Edinburgh but will be in NZ this time next month, though i must admit i'm a returning kiwi. Bringing my bike to, the value is currently dropping through the floor coming into winter so i opted for shipping it back, its in a box on a boat as we speak :cool2:

**Firefight** · 24th October 2004, 07:10

aye welcome fellow Scot, this is a great site, few dopey buggers who still refer to some place called the ""UK""from time to time

. Buggered if I know where that is..

Wellington or South Island great places, Auckland is a shit hole..

Pm if you need any help on arrival.

Firefight..

Scotland a Free state !!