Where's a good place to pass basic handling in Auckland?

**EatOrBeEaten** · 28th November 2008, 01:30

Hi all, back on here as it's not long until I rock up in NZ!

I'll be taking my basic handling skills test out in Auckland soon after I arrive, can anyone recommend a good training school where I can do this? I've got a lot of practice on bikes but haven't been able to sit my UK test since they changed the test rules last month and hardly any test centres can now offer bike tests

Any info greatly appreciated!

**fizbin** · 28th November 2008, 06:42

Give Qchik a PM she will see you right!

**Sly_guy** · 1st December 2008, 15:03

I 2nd Fizbin's comment..

I saw Qkchk a couple of months ago, having not touched a bike in 13 years... very patient, explains things clearly etc etc.

**Slyer** · 1st December 2008, 15:06

The hyosung riders have a point!

**Sly_guy** · 2nd December 2008, 14:05

Originally Posted by Slyer

The hyosung riders have a point!

They also have bikes that don't leak petrol !

**Slyer** · 2nd December 2008, 14:21

My bike LIKES to leak petrol okay, I let it have its luxuries.
It also cost 1/6th of yours.

**sosman** · 2nd December 2008, 17:42

See here http://www.amcc.org.nz/ they do basic skills on thurs & are based in Ellerslie

**s_devo** · 3rd December 2008, 21:28

I did mine through passrite in Onehunga (they're also in Albany and Hamilton). A couple of hours training and then the test. It was pretty straight forward really. Peter gave us simple, straight forward, and encouraging instructions.

http://www.passrite.co.nz/

Thursdays and Saturdays. Basic Handling Skills Training & Certificate $180.00

**EatOrBeEaten** · 4th December 2008, 00:54

Thanks for the info everyone! I'll give QChik a PM once I'm allowed to send one and have a look at those links. Then all I'll need is a 250!

**Slyer** · 4th December 2008, 06:23

It's a good thing you're 25 and over, means the period for your licenses will be a lot shorter!

**EatOrBeEaten** · 4th December 2008, 08:36

Originally Posted by Slyer

It's a good thing you're 25 and over, means the period for your licenses will be a lot shorter!

Indeed- still occasionally get carded buying beer as well, for extra win (though that may be out of pity more than anything else...)

**howdamnhard** · 6th December 2008, 22:56

Did mine through Passrite in Onehunga cause that was close by.Did the combo doing the basic handling skills first and then the learners test straight afterwards.As long as you do a little bit of studying your garantueed a pass.Good luck and enjoy.

**Qkchk:Me** · 14th December 2008, 13:09

Originally Posted by EatOrBeEaten

Thanks for the info everyone! I'll give QChik a PM once I'm allowed to send one and have a look at those links. Then all I'll need is a 250!

I have an Intro course that costs $140 which includes 1hr tutition plus the BHS test, all done on my Tricker 250. Majority of people pass first time (with the exception of people who have balance and co-ordination issues).

Next Saturday (20th Dec) is the last training day for 2008. Have a look at my website (below in my Signature) for the 2009 dates and any info regarding the BHS test.

**Lee Rusty** · 29th December 2008, 22:14

RideSafe School is not closing for the holidays. We work right thru

Have my holidays in March for SCRR.

Cost of test if you can already ride is $60

021NEW RIDER 021639743

**prettybillie** · 30th December 2008, 14:50

Originally Posted by EatOrBeEaten

Hi all, back on here as it's not long until I rock up in NZ!

I'll be taking my basic handling skills test out in Auckland soon after I arrive, can anyone recommend a good training school where I can do this? I've got a lot of practice on bikes but haven't been able to sit my UK test since they changed the test rules last month and hardly any test centres can now offer bike tests

Any info greatly appreciated!

I did mine up in Albany with http://www.ridertraining.co.nz/573/594.html

He's awesome!!!!!