Moved to NZ. Now what?

[koz]

Hey guys.
I recently moved to NZ, and am now thinking of getting a bike for myself. But before I do, I'd like to find out a couple of things.

How much will insurance cost me? 21, foreign license looking to get a new 600CBR or R6.

How do I go about converting my license?
I assume I will need a bike to sit the exams. Where could I get one in Auckland (for a reasonable price)?

Anything thing in general regarding to bikes and NZ?

Thanks in advance.
Max

[Steam]

How do I go about converting my license?
I assume I will need a bike to sit the exams. Where could I get one in Auckland (for a reasonable price)?

Depending on where you are from, you may not need to sit any exams to convert your license. What country license is it?

Anything thing in general regarding to bikes and NZ?

Everyone who drives anything with four wheels wants to kill you. But that's pretty much the same anywhere.

[koz]

Depending on where you are from, you may not need to sit any exams to convert your license. What country license is it?

Straight from the himalayas of Nepal.

[Steam]

Straight from the himalayas of Nepal.

Oh, I think you need to sit a test then. Someone will be along shortly with more information than me. It's all on the LTNZ website if you want to do a search for yourself, or you could just ring the AA, they are happy to help and try to sell you things.

And welcome to Kiwibiker! You should come on some rides once you get your bike, there are lots of group rides organised on here.

[cs363]

Welcome to NZ and KB!

Here's the link to the info you need:
http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/factsheets/56.html

Probably pay to check with LTSA/AA regarding the finer points, I'm not sure what the deal is regarding when you finally have to get a NZ licence, whether you have to go through all the learner/restricted licence bit (which means limited to a 250cc bike) or not. You can certainly ride a 600 now if your Nepalese licence allows, but you may run into problems later, so best to be forewarned.
At least if you get onto it now you may be able to avoid most of that rigmarole by the time the period you are allowed to ride on the overseas licence ends.
Good luck!

[koz]

Thanks for that.

Any ideas on how much insurance would set me back if I were on a full NZ license?

[cs363]

Depends on your riding history, the bike (age/value etc), the insurance company etc - best to get on the phone and call a few companies.
There's a few specialist motorcycle insurers like Swann, Star, EBike etc which are probably going to be your best bet unless you have heaps of house/personal effects and car insurance with one of the big companies or perhaps a good insurance broker. Several of the above companies have online quote systems too - just Google motorcycle insurance

[tri boy]

Insurance will vary between each individual depending on the price of the bike, rider experience, secure property etc, but budget on $300-800 a year, and remember that there is usually an excess to pay.(cost of claiming in most insurance claims).
The KB insurance mafia will fill you in further.

[boomer]

Straight from the himalayas of Nepal.

do you know Motor Racer then.,..??

[koz]

do you know Motor Racer then.,..??

Nope.
Checked his profile, good to know someone from back home is in this country on a bike.

[Cr1MiNaL]

he's one l33t as rider. You can legally ride for 1 year on your full. I wouldn't convert till atleast the 10th month.

1. ull have a whole set of extra demerits to play with (reember if you loose it no conversion)

2. you have 10 months to get it right to save you some moolah.

[scracha]

Why pay insurance? If you crash into someone's Merc, just fuck off on the next flight out. She'll be right mate.

[Usarka]

Straight from the himalayas of Nepal.

Mmmmmmmm dahl baht, and momo's & chilli

One of the biggest differences you'll need to get used to here is that you are not allowed to fit 4 people on one bike (lol it's actually quite easy once you try).

[Insanity_rules]

Welcome to new zillind! Check out with LTNZ, worst they can make you do is an equivilency test which is written oral and ride for them. Its not hard, just get a road code and study.

[tate35]

Welcome to NZ, Welcome to Kiwibiker, good luck with the licence bike thing

Hey guys.
I recently moved to NZ, and am now thinking of getting a bike for myself. But before I do, I'd like to find out a couple of things.

How much will insurance cost me? 21, foreign license looking to get a new 600CBR or R6.

How do I go about converting my license?
I assume I will need a bike to sit the exams. Where could I get one in Auckland (for a reasonable price)?

Anything thing in general regarding to bikes and NZ?

Thanks in advance.
Max