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Thread: 3 weeks in January, 2 people want to ride around

  1. #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Macktheknife View Post
    Don't be deceived, we are just a few small islands in the middle of nowhere, not very pretty, nothing to see or do here of any great consequence. In fact I dunno why anyone would bother coming here, most of us are leaving for places with better weather and money. Terrible place, please tell everyone you know NZ is horrible, don't waste your time and money.

    Unless they ride motorbikes in which case you can tell them the truth, it is the best place on earth for bikers, this is motorcycle heaven. Look forward to meeting you when you get here.
    LOL. I shall endeavour to spread the gospel that NZ is deserved of being written off modern maps from this day forth.

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    We are going to 'do' the South Island in November and will be back before Xmas. So A good ride from Auckland Via the Coromandel loop To Tauranga would be a good start and we can provide a bed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Orangebox View Post
    Great responses, thanks guys. It's all very heartwarming.
    I've been really busy moving house last week, so haven't done any homework.
    However, I'm having a 'slow' day at work today, so I'll have a click through some of your links now.

    And I have a confession to make, which may amuse some of you:
    Seeing as they don't really teach Geography in UK schools, I have an excuse, but I saw an overlay map of NZ on top of the USofA, and hadn't realised quite how big the islands were! NZ is massive!
    It was wise to view that overlay,the country is bigger than most foreigners realise.
    Given that you will be travelling in peak season, I would suggest a route from Auckland around the Bay of Plenty to East Cape,down the East coast to Wellington, to the South Island, down the West coast as far as you see fit,then back up through the middle of the South Island ( forget the East coast ) and up through Taranaki on the North Island.
    Forget Coromandel at that time of year.

    PS they only teach PCness and Ebonics in NZ schools

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    Hi Orangebox

    I am a member of this forum and hire out new 07 Triumph motorcycles, if you are interested take a look at www.rentatriumph.co.nz
    Cheers Corky
    Christchurch, New Zealand

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    Shit at those prices ya might as well buy a suitable bike ta ride here and get someone ta sell it for ya and wire ya the money like Brockhaus did ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...69&postcount=1). He did an impressive 15,000km in NZ.
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    Sure they might be quite expensive but they look like VERY nice bikes. This year's models, will be in great condition.

    Oh and Orangebox - check http://www.yha.co.nz/ for some good hostels. Become a member for discounts too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RiderInBlack View Post
    Shit at those prices ya might as well buy a suitable bike ta ride here and get someone ta sell it for ya and wire ya the money like Brockhaus did ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...69&postcount=1). He did an impressive 15,000km in NZ.
    Well it's the old saying you get what you pay for. There is a big difference in a $4500 high km bike which he was prepared to lose $2K on and a $20K + low km bike. Secondly my bikes are new which makes them very unlikely to break down which gives tourists on a tight time frame peace of mind. I have to agree though if the comfort and peace of mind isn't to much of an issue and the guy was going to do some hard riding for 6 weeks then a buy back option would be very tempting and something I would consider if I were in his shoes. In saying that I would probably buy a 2nd hand low K late model Triumph :-).
    Cheers Corky
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    Quote Originally Posted by RentaTriumph View Post
    Well it's the old saying you get what you pay for.
    Hmmm let's see:
    http://www.rentatriumph.co.nz/rental_rates.htm
    vs
    http://www.motorcyclesnewzealand.co.nz/rates.asp

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

    http://www.nzbike.com/2004/Category....Id=-1772139756

    http://motorcyclerentals.gotournz.com/rates

    Yer there is few options out there. At the end of the day it will come down ta where ya want ta ride (Brockhaus rode down metal roads and Ninety Mile Beach, not sure if the rental guys will like that) and what kind of riding ya want ta do. Ya will be able ta rent a Bandit or TDM9 cheaper. Brockhaus used a TDM which did him well for the varied roads he took. Look on TradeMe - Motor bikes. Ya might be surprised what ya can find.
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    "Whole life balance, Daniel-San" ("Karate Kid")

    Kia kaha, kia toa, kia manawanui ( Be strong, be brave, be steadfast and sure)
    DON'T RIDE LIKE YA STOLE IT, RIDE TO SURVIVE.

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    I see my bikes fit under the deluxe classifacation in one of the hirers blogs and my 07 Tiger for instance is $40 a day cheaper to rent or $75 a day if taken out on a weekly special. One thing also to consider is "added on costs" for panniers and full insurance etc which bumps the prices up considerably, I have noticed a few hirers where full insurance can cost up to $30 a day extra. My prices are all fixed and cover full insurance and personal liabilty, 24hr breakdown and I even throw in a T-Shirt and a free beer if they respect my bikes :-).
    That's about all I need to say now as I don't need to justify things and I don't want to take up more of this forum pushing my barrow.
    Cheers Corky
    Christchurch, New Zealand

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    IF the timing fits this SHOULD BE high on your agenda

    Northern Exposure Trip

    This ride will be with top people and will take you on the best roads that the North of the North Island has to offer - it will also take you to the very Northern Tip of New Zealand. Of course if you don't like 100's of kms of beautiful sweepers then you probably won't enjoy it.

    Hope you guys can make it,

    Cheers

    NinjaNanna
    aka Shane

    .... back in green and feeling great ....



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    Quote Originally Posted by RiderInBlack View Post
    Shit at those prices ya might as well buy a suitable bike ta ride here and get someone ta sell it for ya and wire ya the money like Brockhaus did ( http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...69&postcount=1). He did an impressive 15,000km in NZ.
    Red rep'ed LOLRentaTriumphYou need a reality check

    Thank mate, I had one
    PS: don't ya think that if ya doing shop stuff on here that ya should post as a business?
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    You'll love it - these folk have no idea what busy or crowded actually mean, so don't worry. Do avoid State Highway 1, though, it's the nearest thing to Humberside you'll get here.


    A few years back I hired a bike from an Auckland company - it was cheap easy and the bike was in fine condition. I'll let you know the name if I can dig it up, but I suspect they all meet the same standard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RiderInBlack View Post
    Red rep'ed LOLRentaTriumphYou need a reality check

    Thank mate, I had one
    PS: don't ya think that if ya doing shop stuff on here that ya should post as a business?
    The guy red rep'ed you for what? Your opinion about his prices? That's the spirit! Tha'll do wonders for the business. You tell someone who tells someone who...

    Oooops...I probaly get a red one too... lol

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    Interesting thread.

    One question:
    I can't get travel insurance in the UK that covers me for riding anything bigger than a 125CC with personal accident cover.
    I am awaiting confirmation from an insurer, but I read that as meaning that if I crash a bike (hired or otherwise), and damage myself, they won't cover medical costs.

    Does anyone know whether hire places in NZ supply insurance that covers any and all accidental injury costs?

    Ta.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Orangebox View Post
    Interesting thread.

    One question:
    I can't get travel insurance in the UK that covers me for riding anything bigger than a 125CC with personal accident cover.
    I am awaiting confirmation from an insurer, but I read that as meaning that if I crash a bike (hired or otherwise), and damage myself, they won't cover medical costs.

    Does anyone know whether hire places in NZ supply insurance that covers any and all accidental injury costs?

    Ta.
    Think there is a reciprocal agreement with UK that would see ya covered by ACC (= NHS) so if ya get injured ya should be cover here (can anyone confirm this?).
    New Zealand......
    The Best Place in the World to live if ya Broke


    "Whole life balance, Daniel-San" ("Karate Kid")

    Kia kaha, kia toa, kia manawanui ( Be strong, be brave, be steadfast and sure)
    DON'T RIDE LIKE YA STOLE IT, RIDE TO SURVIVE.

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