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

[FiveFeetUnder]

http://www.riderskills.co.nz/

Really Good. Did mine on sunday, Very Patient and Great Fun!
Only $150 for Training and Test.

[Hiflyer]

I did mine with a private licenced instructor Doug Swanson

He was great, i got one on one tutoring after i passed for free just cos i asked for a few pointers on what i could do better, and i liked it cs i know of someone who did their test in a group (with passrite) and couldnt actually ride properly but she went unnoticed (not trying to say that you cant ride )

cut a long story short soon after she got her bike she had a serious accident cos of balance issues and fear of cars on blind corners.

Now passrite is very expensive as well, this guy isn't.
I think it was $40 for the test and $50 for a 1 hour lesson but you can just take the test if you want.

heres a link to his yellowpages info.
http://yellow.co.nz/search/auckland/doug+swanson-1.html

Hope it helps. I think he does his tests only on sunday, provides all the gear and the bike and it is on the north shore. (not whenuapai as it says)

Hope it goes well for ya

[Tricia1000]

If you haven't done the Basic Handling Skills already, I do it at Massey University in Auckland. I charge $150, and that includes use of bike and helmet. YOu will get cheaper elsewhere, but do you shop in a decent shop or the $2 shop? you will go away knowing more than is required to pass the BHS. I am LTNZ (NZTA) approved and hold a diploma in motorcycle instruction. check out www.rcsom.co.nz.
What you have to weigh up, is do you want the cert for just showing up at the agreed time, or do you want to learn some life saving skills??

[EatOrBeEaten]

Just to update, I went with Passrite in the end as they were fairly close to where I live and had good feedback on here (haven't checked the forums much recently- been busy with the move!)

I passed fine, the instructor was really nice and helpful though I felt the price was a little steep for the time it took. Still, I have my certificate now, just need to pass the scratch test tomorrow and then I can ride my new baby home....

[s_devo]

Great to see that you've landed on your wheels. Welcome to AK.

[EatOrBeEaten]

Thanks!

Got it today, the guys at Red Baron were fantastic, really friendy (even printing off and laminating an L-plate for me). Have spent an utterly terrifying and brilliant evening getting used to it and getting very lost

Am now living on toast for the next month or so, but by god it'll be worth it