How do I get an exemption on my learners to get a bigger bike?

[Conquiztador]

Nothing posted on here is even close to being comparable with being in a nanny state... Its advice... this is a forum.

My apparent "think I know better" statement as you imply it is, is actually born from experience. Wanna swap places and see how you feel after attending a few MC crashes involving young riders. Yes some 250's can go very fast... but more cc's = more power to tame = more opportunity for control to be lost.

It would be interesting to see if your kids were in Psych's position, what your attitude towards their 'opinions' were.

Im not gonna keep on about it in this thread... its pointless and I stand by my sig.

Re Psycho and my kids. I already helped my oldest to get his exemption. And my 3 young ones ride. When the day comes that they can apply for an exemption we will do so (if you have not managed to stop that option by then...)

Hey, I would never want one of my boys to crash and end up in hospital or even worse!

But at the end it is their decision re what they do with their life. And same applies to all other young uns out there.

As much as today there is a pc attitude where we try to take away any and all dangers in a persons life (OSH, CYF, laws, etc.) there comes a time when enuf is enuf. Personally I think we have passed that a long time ago. To also find that all this has infiltrated an area of life where I have spent much of my time (biking) saddens me. Suddenly biking has become mainstream and not for the free.

It is just the way stuff goes. But does not mean I have to agree.

But hey, one day I and my likes will be dead and then life will be so much better...

[Oscar]

Hi

How do I get an exemption on my learners to get a bigger bike?

Im 16yrs about 183cm and weigh *cough cough* 84kgs

And can it be done?

Most sixteen year olds I have known (including me), I wouldn't trust with a pair of scissors, or any sharp object for that matter. At that age, the glands have direct control of the throttle hand.

However, in the interests of fairness, explain to me how you're different...?

[cs363]

Like damn near every thread on KB, this one has strayed way off course - the original question was 'How do I get an exemption on my learners to get a bigger bike?' To which I believe the answer is pay $18 and fill out the appropriate form.

Probably wouldn't have got so much grief if you had left out the personal details methinks.
The whole learner licence thing is flawed in NZ anyway, having a cc limit is ridiculous it should be a horsepower limit as that has much more relevance to the trouble an inexperienced rider will get himself into.
For my money something like a Suzuki LS400/650 or even an 883 Sportster would make a far better learner bike than say an RGV250 or a CBR250RR etc. Low power, low seat height, low centre of gravity, larger/more stable wheels etc.....makes sense to me.

[CookMySock]

there comes a time when enuf is enuf. Personally I think we have passed that a long time ago. To also find that all this has infiltrated an area of life where I have spent much of my time (biking) saddens me. Suddenly biking has become mainstream and not for the free.

It is just the way stuff goes. But does not mean I have to agree.

But hey, one day I and my likes will be dead and then life will be so much better...

No more talking like that. You can't fix everyone, and it doesn't matter anyway as you can simply ignore this PC bullshit and go back to your own peaceful existence.

Think about it - no matter what the PC brigade say, you can still give them the finger and do whatever the fuck you choose. If someone says "yewww carrrrnt dewww thaaaaat" you can still laugh and them and wheelie off.

It's like abusive people on KB - its their angry twisted life, not mine.

Its all about them and their insecurities, and nothing about you or I, so don't eat their shit.

DB

[psycho22]

thanks for all the input.

i guess when you think about a years not really that long.

[CookMySock]

thanks for all the input.

i guess when you think about a years not really that long.

Just go and ride anything you like, bro. You know you are going to anyway.

DB

[Oscar]

Like damn near every thread on KB, this one has strayed way off course - the original question was 'How do I get an exemption on my learners to get a bigger bike?' To which I believe the answer is pay $18 and fill out the appropriate form.

Probably wouldn't have got so much grief if you had left out the personal details methinks.
The whole learner licence thing is flawed in NZ anyway, having a cc limit is ridiculous it should be a horsepower limit as that has much more relevance to the trouble an inexperienced rider will get himself into.
For my money something like a Suzuki LS400/650 or even an 883 Sportster would make a far better learner bike than say an RGV250 or a CBR250RR etc. Low power, low seat height, low centre of gravity, larger/more stable wheels etc.....makes sense to me.

When did you suddenly become sensible?

[cs363]

When did you suddenly become sensible?

It's an age thing.....every now and again I remember what mine is...and act accordingly. OK, that's over...now back to the Rossi is of suspect sexuality thread?

[psycho22]

i kinda just want a bike that can cruise at 100 no probs cause i wana do some road trips and stuff.

not sayin i cant do a road trip on my bike but its starts screamin at those speeds lol

i have had alot of close encounters on my scooter anyway.

mostly due to me bein a typical male teenager where its full tilt and brakes are only there as extra wieght.

been there done that. id rather not get hurt and not have to pay a massive repair bill on the bike

and they are drum brakes. still tryin to figure that one out. they are a bit spongy so mayb just grease the ( not sure if this is the right word) but the axle of where the lever is.

[Tank]

Wether you should get one or not is not a question people here can answer - although its obvious many will try.

As for HOW you get one - read this thread - I documented all the steps for you :

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59445

Good luck.

[Katman]

mostly due to me bein a typical male teenager where its full tilt and brakes are only there as extra wieght.

Thank you for providing support and justification for the opinions of the vast majority of posters in this thread.

[rscole]

i kinda just want a bike that can cruise at 100 no probs cause i wana do some road trips and stuff.

not sayin i cant do a road trip on my bike but its starts screamin at those speeds lol

i have had alot of close encounters on my scooter anyway.

mostly due to me bein a typical male teenager where its full tilt and brakes are only there as extra wieght.

been there done that. id rather not get hurt and not have to pay a massive repair bill on the bike

and they are drum brakes. still tryin to figure that one out. they are a bit spongy so mayb just grease the ( not sure if this is the right word) but the axle of where the lever is.

So you are not riding the SR250? I did a road trip on a SR older than I was around 4 years ago. Went up from Wellington all around northland for just over a week, and then back home again. Best time I have ever had on a motorbike!!!
Even with it fully laden I had no problems with getting up to and over 100km/h, and through the nice sweeping roads in northland I was more than a match for those on higher cc bikes.

[psycho22]

yeh i am ridin the sr.hmmm a problem perhaps?

there seems to be nothing wrong with it no rattles or any thing abnormal.

what could be slowing it down?

its only done 30830kms and im pretty sure it wouldnt be going so well if it had been round the clock.

its got a small crack on the inside of the exhaust which gives it a whistle could that be having an effect?

[PrincessBandit]

Jeesus fucking Christ.

The word is filled with "You cant do it's"

Fuck em.

Woah C, you really seem to be unhappy at the mo. We are all aware that despite what we might post here it most likely won't have a lot of influence on what he decides to do. Hopefully all we've done is given him reason to think through exactly why he wants an exemption - then he'll do whatever he pleases anyway.

[Conquiztador]

Woah C, you really seem to be unhappy at the mo. We are all aware that despite what we might post here it most likely won't have a lot of influence on what he decides to do. Hopefully all we've done is given him reason to think through exactly why he wants an exemption - then he'll do whatever he pleases anyway.

We all have our moments.

But the guy asked for advise re how to get an exemption, not for a lecture re why he should not get one.