Hello From New Zealand

BuckBuck#1 · November 25th, 2009, 03:05 AM

Just registered and will get this post up now, it's 10.52pm Wednesday here.

Only been riding since 2006, but here in New Zealand the country is beautiful and a motorcyclist dream.

Covered 70,000km/42,000m from here on the southern tip of the North Island and enjoy the region just north of Wellington, known as the Wairarapa.

For those interested in the region, go to Google Maps and lookup Rimutaka Hill, also on You Tube. This hill is only 20 minutes from home and it provides a most enjoyable ride to the Wairarapa and around Lake Wairarapa.

In the last 27mths I owned a CB900 Hornet, and only last week traded it in for a 250R Kawasaki Green Ninja. I put 45,000km on the Hornet and of course there were going to be some big expenditure items due eg. valve clearance service, chain, front and rear sprockets, f/r brake pads, and another set of tyres. Though I had a demo ride on the 650 last summer, I took the 250R out last week and immediately decided that 'Yes this is the bike for me this season.' My plan is to ride through our summer and next winter, and then probably go back up to a Kawasaki 650 Ninja - then again I may just sit with the 250R for another 27mths.

One request, can anybody give me a heads up on rimstripes for the 250R and are the stripes easy to stick/fit.

I look forward to reading through this forum.

Regards
BuckBuck#1

Alex · November 25th, 2009, 03:09 AM

BuckBuck#1! Glad you found us...

BuckBuck#1 · November 25th, 2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

BuckBuck#1! Glad you found us...

Thank you Alex.

My Profile picture is the Rimutaka Hill with Lake Wairarapa top right, Wellington is about 20miles south of the bottom of the picture.

bob706 · November 25th, 2009, 07:12 AM

Welcome to the forum

Rimstripes for the 250 are easy enough to install but if you have front and rear stands it's a breeze.

250rinblack · November 25th, 2009, 07:28 AM

Kia ora, mate. By the way, do you blokes want Robbie Deans back?

Snake · November 25th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Hello and welcome.

BuckBuck#1 · November 25th, 2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 250rinblack

Kia ora, mate. By the way, do you blokes want Robbie Deans back?

Gidday, well actually I'm originally from Aussie and have been here in NZ 26years. Robbbie Deans....perhaps it was just a ploy. Oh to top it off my wife is from Scotland and the Aussies lost there last weekend. All Blacks and France this week will be a good match.

Cheers

BuckBuck#1 · November 25th, 2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bob706

Welcome to the forum

Rimstripes for the 250 are easy enough to install but if you have front and rear stands it's a breeze.

Thanks for that. Got the paddock stand so should be okay for the rear, may have the brother in law inch the bike forward while I do the front wheel.

noche_caliente · November 25th, 2009, 01:16 PM

Hi Guy! Have you seen David's profile? He's also from Wellington

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/member.php?u=197

BuckBuck#1 · November 25th, 2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Hi Guy! Have you seen David's profile? He's also from Wellington

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/member.php?u=197

Thanks for that, will keep an eye out.

BlueRaven · November 25th, 2009, 06:10 PM

Racer x · November 26th, 2009, 05:31 AM

Gidday Mate. I hope to be moving to NZ someday . Welcome to the forum

KJohnson21 · November 26th, 2009, 08:44 PM

OldGuy · November 26th, 2009, 10:15 PM

Welcome Guy - we will look to you for some good riding reports when we are snowed in up here on the other side of the equator.

miks · November 26th, 2009, 10:18 PM

Welcome mate, was born and raised in NZ now an Aussie

BuckBuck#1 · November 26th, 2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer x

Gidday Mate. I hope to be moving to NZ someday . Welcome to the forum

Here you go Racer, a start anyway:
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/USA/

BuckBuck#1 · November 26th, 2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KJohnson21

No doesn't have a name, but often my past bikes and now the new Ninja hum along to The Eagles...eg "Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy...Take It Easy...."

BuckBuck#1 · November 26th, 2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by miks

Welcome mate, was born and raised in NZ now an Aussie

I see you are in Melbourne, I'm originally from Sydney, but was stationed down there in the Navy and lived in Frankston. Mount Dandenong was a favourite spot to visit friends, and though I didn't ride a bike back then I reckon the ride from Upper Ferntree Gully up to Olinda then choose any direction from there would be an excellent ride now.

BuckBuck#1 · November 26th, 2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Welcome Guy - we will look to you for some good riding reports when we are snowed in up here on the other side of the equator.

Gidday OldGuy, though I am down here in the South West Pacific we, surprising to some, do get snow. Here is a shot from last year, at the summit of Rimutaka Hill, the road was closed until 11.30am that particular day, more often than not however through the year the road is closed during very high winds.

My black Hornet and yours truly. Was a good bike, but the 250R Ninja is a pure joy, actually rode to the summit today and back, clear blue sky and temperature 18 Celcius/64 F. The Ninja just approaching 600km in the week.

ninjabrewer · November 27th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Welcome to the ground krew.

nb

250rinblack · November 28th, 2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckBuck#1

I see you are in Melbourne, I'm originally from Sydney, but was stationed down there in the Navy and lived in Frankston.

Guy you were at Cerberus? I was there Jun78-Jan79 doing my Comms Course. What rate were you? I was ROEW, paid off in Feb'85. Also served on River-class DE's; Yarra, Swan and Torrens.

Also spent time at Watson, Kuttabul (FHQ) and Harman. Originally joined in Oct'77 as a JR at Leeuwin.

How did you end up over the other side of the ditch?

BuckBuck#1 · November 28th, 2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 250rinblack

Guy you were at Cerberus? I was there Jun78-Jan79 doing my Comms Course. What rate were you? I was ROEW, paid off in Feb'85. Also served on River-class DE's; Yarra, Swan and Torrens.

Also spent time at Watson, Kuttabul (FHQ) and Harman. Originally joined in Oct'77 as a JR at Leeuwin.

How did you end up over the other side of the ditch?

Gidday Cobber, sent you a PM, our paths certainly crossed I am sure. Heads Up and Enjoy the Ride. Rubber side down.

May have to catch up for a beer issue.

250rinblack · November 28th, 2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckBuck#1

May have to catch up for a beer issue.

Beer is good.

BuckBuck#1 · November 28th, 2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 250rinblack

Beer is good.

Three Aussies in this thread now, must be my turn to shout:

Fosters
Castlemaine XXXX
Tui [NZ beer pronounced just like 'Toohey' beer in NSW]

Advertising campaigne on road side billboards is a cracker -the punch line to anything that is a little bit outrageous is 'Yeah Right'.

In the meantime here is the local television commercial:

Link to original page on YouTube.

The brewery is out in the middle of nowhere, well just north of Masterton here on the North Island, and the first part of the clip is a fairly accurate portrait of the brewery itself.

Enjoy

November 25th, 2009, 03:09 AM	#2
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November 25th, 2009, 07:28 AM	#5
250rinblack ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Brisbane QLD Australia Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): White 2011 Aprilia RSV4R Posts: 125	Kia ora, mate. By the way, do you blokes want Robbie Deans back? __________________________________________________ Whatever you do just don't drop it.

November 25th, 2009, 01:16 PM	#9
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Hi Guy! Have you seen David's profile? He's also from Wellington http://www.ninjette.org/forums/member.php?u=197 __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

November 25th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#11
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November 26th, 2009, 08:44 PM	#13
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November 25th, 2009, 03:05 AM	#1
BuckBuck#1 ninjette.org member Name: Guy Location: Wellington NZ Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): Now 2009 Ninja 250: Previously CB900, DL650, VLX600, GN250 Posts: 30	Hello From New Zealand Just registered and will get this post up now, it's 10.52pm Wednesday here. Only been riding since 2006, but here in New Zealand the country is beautiful and a motorcyclist dream. Covered 70,000km/42,000m from here on the southern tip of the North Island and enjoy the region just north of Wellington, known as the Wairarapa. For those interested in the region, go to Google Maps and lookup Rimutaka Hill, also on You Tube. This hill is only 20 minutes from home and it provides a most enjoyable ride to the Wairarapa and around Lake Wairarapa. In the last 27mths I owned a CB900 Hornet, and only last week traded it in for a 250R Kawasaki Green Ninja. I put 45,000km on the Hornet and of course there were going to be some big expenditure items due eg. valve clearance service, chain, front and rear sprockets, f/r brake pads, and another set of tyres. Though I had a demo ride on the 650 last summer, I took the 250R out last week and immediately decided that 'Yes this is the bike for me this season.' My plan is to ride through our summer and next winter, and then probably go back up to a Kawasaki 650 Ninja - then again I may just sit with the 250R for another 27mths. One request, can anybody give me a heads up on rimstripes for the 250R and are the stripes easy to stick/fit. I look forward to reading through this forum. Regards BuckBuck#1

November 25th, 2009, 07:12 AM	#4
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the forum Rimstripes for the 250 are easy enough to install but if you have front and rear stands it's a breeze.

November 25th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#6
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome.

November 26th, 2009, 05:31 AM	#12
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	Gidday Mate. I hope to be moving to NZ someday . Welcome to the forum

November 26th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#14
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome Guy - we will look to you for some good riding reports when we are snowed in up here on the other side of the equator. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

November 26th, 2009, 10:18 PM	#15
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome mate, was born and raised in NZ now an Aussie __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

November 27th, 2009, 08:08 AM	#20
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