bikers
May 2nd 2006, 7:24 pm
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by furkew
its mothers day in Holland on 14th may.
I actually had one on the shopping list
I actually had one on the shopping list
May 2nd 2006, 7:30 pm
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by BRICKY ADE
Our lass has just had a quite word in my ear and by all accounts with a Rampant Rabbit.... its Mothers day EVERYDAY !!!!
May 2nd 2006, 7:32 pm
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by furkew
great, I'll get one for the MIL as well. Maybe that will loosen her up before we tell her about us leaving
That's a nice image for you to go to bed with
May 2nd 2006, 7:55 pm
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by furkew
I don't really know , from what I have read and heard, it's the same set up as a drivers license. You might have to take some kind of test, but normally it's just a formality getting a UK (or other foreign license) transferred to an Oz license.
May 2nd 2006, 7:56 pm
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Re: bikers
personally I would prefer
or this
Is there much of a biker community in Oz? Am bikeless at the minute in the UK but would like to get back onto one in the future.
or this
Is there much of a biker community in Oz? Am bikeless at the minute in the UK but would like to get back onto one in the future.
May 2nd 2006, 8:07 pm
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by Tiggs+Graz
personally I would prefer
or this
Is there much of a biker community in Oz? Am bikeless at the minute in the UK but would like to get back onto one in the future.
or this
Is there much of a biker community in Oz? Am bikeless at the minute in the UK but would like to get back onto one in the future.
how about this baby. I came across it last week.
May 3rd 2006, 6:33 am
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Re: bikers
Don't know which state your going to but this NSW site might give you an idea of prices. www.parramattakawasaki.com.au Other than that can't help with price. My lot prefer Ducs,Hondas etc. 
May 3rd 2006, 6:46 am
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by Gibbo
Don't know which state your going to but this NSW site might give you an idea of prices. www.parramattakawasaki.com.au Other than that can't help with price. My lot prefer Ducs,Hondas etc.
May 3rd 2006, 6:48 am
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by furkew
I would probably kill myself on something like those, and I have too many old rugby injuries (back & neck) to be able to ride a bike like those properly and enjoy it.
how about this baby. I came across it last week.
how about this baby. I came across it last week.
There is a scene here but from what I've seen
it's nothing like in the UK.There are plenty of cheeky little corners just begging you to blat around.
May 3rd 2006, 6:53 am
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by furkew
when I get to Oz, I am planning on going to work by motorbike.
At the moment I am looking at getting my license over her in holland, but it will probalby cost about €1400.00 (aus$ 2000) for a 10 day course. I have ridden an owned motorbikes briefly here, but never had a license.
my question is, is it better to wait till I get to Oz, or is it better to get my license here ? (i'll be short on spare time when I arrive)
Another thing, I need the price for a new Kawa VN900 classic. I will be buying one in Oz, but I can't seem to find a price on the net.
BTW whats the scene in Oz for Bikers ? I saw plenty in the yarra ranges recently, but the rest of the roads seemed fairly quiet ( not many bikes)
At the moment I am looking at getting my license over her in holland, but it will probalby cost about €1400.00 (aus$ 2000) for a 10 day course. I have ridden an owned motorbikes briefly here, but never had a license.
my question is, is it better to wait till I get to Oz, or is it better to get my license here ? (i'll be short on spare time when I arrive)
Another thing, I need the price for a new Kawa VN900 classic. I will be buying one in Oz, but I can't seem to find a price on the net.
BTW whats the scene in Oz for Bikers ? I saw plenty in the yarra ranges recently, but the rest of the roads seemed fairly quiet ( not many bikes)
Try this link for a price http://www.bikesales.com.au/as/searc...2&modelID=2417
There is a pretty good biker scene here in Canberra......always see plenty of bikes out and about. My partner Jim has a ZX9R and he often takes it out for a blast - there are lots of great roads....long straights and loads of twisties...plus the roads when you are out of town are usually pretty free from cars. He also rides it to work most days.........just have to keep an eye out for Skippies on the road and the terrible car drivers in Canberra !!! The good weather in OZ definitely makes it worthwhile having a bike....unlike in the UK where the weather was not exactly biker friendly.
JIm had an Australian Car & Bike licence and when he came to the UK for 2 years he was able to swap it for a UK Car & Bike licence. Then when we returned to Oz it was simply a case of swapping it again for an Aussie Car & Bike licence. I think it all depends which State you are in. I think that when you take your bike test here in Canberra you are restricted to a certain size of bike for a couple of years.
I did the same with my UK car licence......no test to take (apart from the eye test)....just a straight swap.....thank God it was that easy
Wendy
May 3rd 2006, 6:57 am
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Re: bikers
I had to sit a theory test (multiple guess) to convert my full UK bike license to the Oz equivalent.
Check out http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/...al_riders.html for further info. You used to be able to practise the knowledge test over the Internet, but I can’t find the link.
A lot of the roads around Sydney are pretty narrow, so filtering can be a bit tricky. There are some great coastal roads with lots of twisties.
Check out http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/...al_riders.html for further info. You used to be able to practise the knowledge test over the Internet, but I can’t find the link.
A lot of the roads around Sydney are pretty narrow, so filtering can be a bit tricky. There are some great coastal roads with lots of twisties.
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May 3rd 2006, 7:07 am
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by furkew
when I get to Oz, I am planning on going to work by motorbike.
At the moment I am looking at getting my license over her in holland, but it will probalby cost about €1400.00 (aus$ 2000) for a 10 day course. I have ridden an owned motorbikes briefly here, but never had a license.
my question is, is it better to wait till I get to Oz, or is it better to get my license here ? (i'll be short on spare time when I arrive)
Another thing, I need the price for a new Kawa VN900 classic. I will be buying one in Oz, but I can't seem to find a price on the net.
BTW whats the scene in Oz for Bikers ? I saw plenty in the yarra ranges recently, but the rest of the roads seemed fairly quiet ( not many bikes)
At the moment I am looking at getting my license over her in holland, but it will probalby cost about €1400.00 (aus$ 2000) for a 10 day course. I have ridden an owned motorbikes briefly here, but never had a license.
my question is, is it better to wait till I get to Oz, or is it better to get my license here ? (i'll be short on spare time when I arrive)
Another thing, I need the price for a new Kawa VN900 classic. I will be buying one in Oz, but I can't seem to find a price on the net.
BTW whats the scene in Oz for Bikers ? I saw plenty in the yarra ranges recently, but the rest of the roads seemed fairly quiet ( not many bikes)
Along with the people who ride those nice plastic Bikes in their one piece leathers that make them look like they're smuggling Sausages!!!!
Hate to say it but the BMW looks a bit nice!!!!
Cheers'en
May 3rd 2006, 7:20 am
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by wsbtroyno21
Try this link for a price http://www.bikesales.com.au/as/searc...2&modelID=2417
There is a pretty good biker scene here in Canberra......always see plenty of bikes out and about. My partner Jim has a ZX9R and he often takes it out for a blast - there are lots of great roads....long straights and loads of twisties...plus the roads when you are out of town are usually pretty free from cars. He also rides it to work most days.........just have to keep an eye out for Skippies on the road and the terrible car drivers in Canberra !!! The good weather in OZ definitely makes it worthwhile having a bike....unlike in the UK where the weather was not exactly biker friendly.
JIm had an Australian Car & Bike licence and when he came to the UK for 2 years he was able to swap it for a UK Car & Bike licence. Then when we returned to Oz it was simply a case of swapping it again for an Aussie Car & Bike licence. I think it all depends which State you are in. I think that when you take your bike test here in Canberra you are restricted to a certain size of bike for a couple of years.
I did the same with my UK car licence......no test to take (apart from the eye test)....just a straight swap.....thank God it was that easy
Wendy
There is a pretty good biker scene here in Canberra......always see plenty of bikes out and about. My partner Jim has a ZX9R and he often takes it out for a blast - there are lots of great roads....long straights and loads of twisties...plus the roads when you are out of town are usually pretty free from cars. He also rides it to work most days.........just have to keep an eye out for Skippies on the road and the terrible car drivers in Canberra !!! The good weather in OZ definitely makes it worthwhile having a bike....unlike in the UK where the weather was not exactly biker friendly.
JIm had an Australian Car & Bike licence and when he came to the UK for 2 years he was able to swap it for a UK Car & Bike licence. Then when we returned to Oz it was simply a case of swapping it again for an Aussie Car & Bike licence. I think it all depends which State you are in. I think that when you take your bike test here in Canberra you are restricted to a certain size of bike for a couple of years.
I did the same with my UK car licence......no test to take (apart from the eye test)....just a straight swap.....thank God it was that easy
Wendy
Aus$ 12500 sounds better than over here. As it turns out, I will be going to Monbulk in Vic which is just round the corner from the dealer in Ferntree gulley
May 3rd 2006, 7:22 am
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Re: bikers
Originally Posted by chopper boy
Just to get something straight....Bikers don't ride VN's, Motorcyclists do.
Along with the people who ride those nice plastic Bikes in their one piece leathers that make them look like they're smuggling Sausages!!!!
Hate to say it but the BMW looks a bit nice!!!!
Cheers'en
Along with the people who ride those nice plastic Bikes in their one piece leathers that make them look like they're smuggling Sausages!!!!
Hate to say it but the BMW looks a bit nice!!!!
Cheers'en
The BMW is a new 1200 (can't remember which one) with a custom kit (aus$2500)
looks like Batmans bike