Did you use L-plates?

[Dare]

Yes. That's all. Nothing to it really. But, seeing as you are smart enough to see through the crap about licence rules, how come you're still farting about on a kiddies 250cc? They're for wimps and babies, man. I mean, you've got TWO YEARS experience in a car , that's MORE than enough for a litre bike, especially seeing as you've successfully sussed out the insignifcant difference between bikes and cars.


Time to upgrade I reckon. After all the 250cc limit is just another bit of bullshit no different to the crap about curfews and such like.

Oh certainly! You know after being on four wheels on NZ's lovely safe roads for over 5 years now all bikes are a piece of piss. I was thinking a 500cc two stroke with a turbo would be more suitable for pissing all over boy racers... Because after all lane splitting at 100kmh has to be safer, less time per car to get in an accident hey? Oh and because I think the rules are SO stupid i'll invent new hours in the day to break those stupid kiddy laws in! Watch me go.

Or maybe i'll just trust my own judgement

[Ixion]

Wow from reading all of Ixions posts, i have come to the conclusion that he is the best motorcyclist around.
only the best come here to flame learners!

But honestly, do you really have a life apart from treating learners like crap?
i feel as though a learner cant even come on to this forum anymore without a smart arsed comment from Ixion to try bring them down.

Im sure his excuse would be something like "well learners are being to cocky etc etc" but its kinda gotten to the point where learners cant even say what they have learned without Ixion trying to crap on them.

I dont care if he's only winding people up. Go do that crap on a car forum

Oh no. Never learners. Only those who have already learned all there is to know. Those who are still learning I encourage. After all, like me, they've probably spent years getting to that stage. It's just envy of course, of those with the leet skillz to rape cars and beat bigger bikes with ease. I guess it's all those years of driving cars makes them so good.

[Dare]

Oh no. Never learners. Only those who have already learned all there is to know. Those who are still learning I encourage. After all, like me, they've probably spent years getting to that stage. It's just envy of course, of those with the leet skillz to rape cars and beat bigger bikes with ease. I guess it's all those years of driving cars makes them so good.

In my family we have a saying, it goes something like 'when you think you know everything, you're already dead'. I would like to say it's something I live by and I strive to consciously become a better rider by practising what I've seen and read every time i'm on the road. But your clearly an amazing judge of character and there is no point trying. I'll just be a smudge on the pavement within the next month anyway.

[xMythOne]

My mentor always told me "there is always something new to learn with bikes", i have never heard one person say that they are too good, or that they know everything.
I have only heard people stating what they know, and that they have surpassed what they used to know. i seriously hate when people in this forum start acting all cocky like Ixion.

Just be straight up, tell people to stop acting like they know everything and to get their head out of the clouds. There is no need to act all faggitory towards people.

I do recall people saying "welcome to the KB family" when i first got here. From what Ive seen so far its pretty dysfunctional...

[Road Guardian]

In my family we have a saying, it goes something like 'when you think you know everything, you're already dead'. I would like to say it's something I live by and I strive to consciously become a better rider by practising what I've seen and read every time i'm on the road.

Spot on dude, I could alter that and say "when you stop learning/when you think you know everything, you should quit". And that is a very common quote when it comes to my job. And can be applied to riding too.

And life is a big school, you never stop learning, even when it comes to realizing that you think you know every thing, you will learn that you don't, and here is more to learn.

[Tank]

i seriously hate when people in this forum start acting all cocky like Ixion.

Not that you would ever say anything cocky?

-i don't consider myself that much of a noob anymore, i "race" quite a few other bikes and Ive beaten a few 400cc+ bikes with my 250 ninja.
Ive been biking for only a short amount of time, and already had 2 cars try side swipe me into a sidewalk because i raped them at the lights

Its comments like that which make you sound like a temporary rider - and cocky as, well, a cocky thing.

Perhaps this is why you are being viewed as such. Thats the problem with first impressions - you give them over the Internet as well.

The best thing is to prove Ixion wrong by having a long, enjoyable and safe biking like.

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I do recall people saying "welcome to the KB family" when i first got here. From what Ive seen so far its pretty dysfunctional...

Yep - totally. But in general peoples hearts are in the right place, and trying to help. Sometimes the delivery may be crap, but the intent is positive.

[PeteJW]

So yea then i put it on for the test, the testing officer noted how clean the L-plate was with a cheeky and slightly mothering tone.

Well worth keeping mind, *goes out and places L plate in muddy puddle to soak for 2 months*. Roll on March.

[Leyton]

My exemption request should be in there offices today... I am asking on just about no merrit. I do not have to ride the bike two and from work I just wrote a 4 page essay on why the 70km limit has proven to be a problem.

I to have found the tin lids pick on you if you have an L plate one, whilst others give you a little space.

Its real weird coming from a tin lid background to having a L stuck on your ass again

... Will post how my exemption request got on, Fingers crossed.

As promised I would keep yall up to date with its progress.

I got a short template letter back today after waiting ages, that says in these words

Please Provide the following :

* Evidence of your riding experience.
If you will complete an approced driving course to reduce the class 6 restricted class waiting time.
The usal address's you wish to travel between via motorcyle, and the likely travel time for each journey.
* What alternative travel methods are available.
* The Make model and licence plate number of the motorcycle you would like to ride while holding a class 6 learner lisence.

I will do my best to provide all the details and help them the best I can. I will contact the guy tomorrow. Fingers crossed

[xMythOne]

Not that you would ever say anything cocky?



Its comments like that which make you sound like a temporary rider - and cocky as, well, a cocky thing.

Perhaps this is why you are being viewed as such. Thats the problem with first impressions - you give them over the Internet as well.

The best thing is to prove Ixion wrong by having a long, enjoyable and safe biking like.



Yep - totally. But in general peoples hearts are in the right place, and trying to help. Sometimes the delivery may be crap, but the intent is positive.

I said a couple "cocky" things because i could back them up. when i say "race" (in quotation marks) i know they aren't proper race track races.
by this "race" an example is: a couple of my friends asked me to "race" a couple of bendy roads around the area. which only shifting gears is the only thing that can give you an advantage.
Not once have i compared myself to anyone here, and i never will.

I get angry because i may sound cocky, but atleast i dont do it towards people to try bring them down

Ive been on a couple bike rides and i love them, its just crap i have to work so much =[

[lastkiwi]

Hows tis for a record Also maybe a confession. I lost my licence to drive anything when I was 19 . A couple of years later I resat my motorcycle licence & at this stage Leaner licence had just come in. I never did ever sit the Full licence & i have messed about on 250,s ever since. Today I bought a GB500 . I am 66 yrs. Now I need the Full plate but I,m a bit nervous about sitting the test. What should I do?
Lastkiwi

[Leyton]

Hows tis for a record Also maybe a confession. I lost my licence to drive anything when I was 19 . A couple of years later I resat my motorcycle licence & at this stage Leaner licence had just come in. I never did ever sit the Full licence & i have messed about on 250,s ever since. Today I bought a GB500 . I am 66 yrs. Now I need the Full plate but I,m a bit nervous about sitting the test. What should I do?
Lastkiwi

Grab a 250cc and just go for it Or if you can offord it you could try a on road riding school. Not because of your experience, just for your confidence. They should be able to explain what the full test is all about and take you through the same course.