KIWIRIDER ZINE

RUFFING IT AT PIHA

2012-05-07T18:28:00.002+12:00

It was time to put the old saddle bags to rest and test out a new set of luggage kindly donated by Forbes and Davies, the NewZealand importers of the Bagster range of motorcycle luggage. What better way to test them out ..... load them with enough stuff to survive for a month and head off for an overnighter to Piha Beach.

THUNDER AND IRON IN WANGANUI

2012-04-25T10:51:00.002+12:00

The ex Carlos Spenser Harley-Davidson Fatboy Custom on display amongst the classics at the Aramoho Hotel last Saturday. The event included a range of classic road machines plus a trio of scramblers and a lone twinshock trials bike plus a Weslake Speedway solo and a Jawa ice bike. The weather was a pleasant 20C and the hosts, the Triumph Riders Club had all their Hinkleys lined up in the

BELRAY TWINSHOCK TRIALS SERIES ROUND 1

2012-04-16T21:55:00.005+12:00

Ben Morrell of Wanganui on his Honda TLR200 at the Bulls Quarry Sunday April 15th photo by Tiffany Cochrane by Robert C.Sunday was a great day for any type of motorcycling in the lower North island and the trials boys loved riding in the shade of trees and basking in the sun at other sections. Top rider for the day in Expert was Fred Carter on his Fantic 200, in A Grade it was Gerald Bull on a

DIRT GUIDE CROSS COUNTRY SERIES INFO

2012-04-12T11:10:00.001+12:00

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MECHANICAL STEEDS AND A FIST FULL

2012-04-10T14:12:00.001+12:00

‘Mechanical steeds and a fist full of dirt’ It was all smiles and sunshine at the third ever, completely unique, 2012 ilabb and Fox ride day over the weekend. The ride day kicked off last Saturday morning at ilabbs very own private motocross track “the ilabb sanctuary” created for a few selected guests that had very rarely or hardly ever ridden a motocross bike before the

ULYSSES CANTERBURY ST JOHNS RUN

2012-04-09T13:04:00.000+12:00

Flyer for the Ulysses St Johns Run in Christchurch:

AMAZING SPEEDWAY

2012-04-02T11:00:00.003+12:00

By Robert Cochrane A world class race surface created close racing from the best in the World at Western Springs on Saturday night. The format was slick and the racing ran to time, the venue was presented impeccably, the merchandise was great (but they ran out of my shirt size). This was the best solo racing seen in NZ since the mid 1970s World Series, plus Great Britain and Poland Test

TRANZALPINE SCOOTER SAFARI

2012-03-30T14:41:00.000+13:00

And they are ready! by Dave Britten Yes, it’s nearing that time of year when you can have fun on your scooter and simultaneously make a difference to someone’s life. The third TranzAlpine Scooter Safari is a fund- and awareness-raising event for the Cancer Society, and covers 250km from Air New Zealand’s maintenance hangar in Christchurch over the challenging Porters and Arthurs Passes,

YAMAHA WR450F VIDEO FEATURE

2012-03-26T15:14:00.002+13:00

BILL BUCKLEY INTERVIEW

2012-03-19T03:30:00.000+13:00

KR's Todd Sutherland has a chat to the man behind NZ's Speedway World Championship Meeting, Bill Buckley (audio only).

MOTO GUZZI 1200 SPORT ROCKS

2012-03-14T16:03:00.009+13:00

By MICHAEL ESDAILE Want the rock and roll of a Harley-Davidson Sportster with the sex appeal of a Ducati in a motorcycle you can ride in comfort all day? Meet the Moto Guzzi 1200 Sport. Crank the beefy transversely-mounted air-cooled V-twin into life and you’re greeted by a throaty burble. Twist the throttle and the bike barks as the engine torque reaction tries to twist the bike to the

COMBUSTION & A FIST FULL OF DIRT - 3

2012-03-12T12:38:00.001+13:00

KR KIDS XC SERIES UPDATE

2012-03-12T12:03:00.000+13:00

With the 1st round In the Riverhead Forest done and dusted, the KR cup kids XC now moves on to Scott’s Farm in Oparau for round #2. We’ve listened to the participants and made some adjustments to the classes so you will now have more choice which race you run in. The first race will cater for the less experienced and younger riders who want to give cross country motorbike racing a try. The

GASTROMRIDER AND COREY BERTELSEN

2012-03-11T11:42:00.000+13:00

A brunch meeting with Corey and an interview on what it takes to race on the salt.

STRAIGHT AND NARROW

2012-03-08T17:04:00.006+13:00

By Hanne"Left... then left"It takes a very special special sort of person to get lost on a straight road without turning off. I guess that means that what my mother always said is true, and I really do deserve the title.I recently moved to Ashburton, ‘proudly mid Canterbury’, and possibly the worst place for a motorcyclist to relocate to. The woman at the information centre certainly thought so,

RE-WATERPROOF YOUR JACKET

2012-03-08T09:46:00.009+13:00

By MICHAEL ESDAILEGot a textile riding jacket or pants that are starting to let the rain in? Then it is time to start taking care of your gear. Dold Industries in Hamilton has a range of products under the SNO SEAL brand it distributes through motorcycle dealers. It also markets a product called Sport Wash: www.dold.co.nz/Products/Sno-Seal/Sno-Seal_Products/Sport_Wash_(532_ml).aspxHere's what

2012 YAMAHA WR450F LAUNCH - VIDEO

2012-03-05T11:12:00.001+13:00

COMBUSTION & A FIST FULL OF DIRT - 2

2012-03-02T12:49:00.002+13:00

COMBUSTION & A FIST FULL OF DIRT - 1

2012-03-02T12:48:00.000+13:00

GASTROMRIDER AND THE PLATEAU

2012-02-29T21:21:00.002+13:00

Always save the best for last.... the ride from Napier to Taupo is a treat however the treat would have to be the stop at Plateau restaurant, the food was sensational

GASTROMRIDER AND THE PUKETAPU

2012-02-29T21:16:00.002+13:00

A great road out to this little country pub ,stop number 4 on the classic pub tour

GASTROMRIDER AND THE TUI

2012-02-29T21:13:00.002+13:00

Part 3 of the Gastromriders classic pub tour,and the tui girls came along !

GASTROMRIDER AND THE WHITE SWAN HOTEL GREYTOWN

2012-02-22T21:26:00.003+13:00

Day 2 of the Gastrom's 'Classic Pub Tour' had us heading across the Central North Island,down the East Coast to Greytown and a pit stop at the White Swan Hotel. The building started its life as a railways training facility until it was moved here in 8 pieces. It was lucky to make it as one of the trucks transporting a piece, slipped off the road closing the highway for most of the day.

GASTROMRIDER AND THE CLASSIC PUB TOUR

2012-02-21T22:11:00.002+13:00

This was the first stop on a tour around the lower half of the north island.Checking out the hospitality spots that make this country famous,there is more to come so stay tuned, grab a knife and fork and come along for the ride.

APRILIA RS125 REDUCED $2000!

2012-02-14T15:27:00.002+13:00

Words: Todd S Aprilia has reduced the price of their beautiful RS125's to $7995. One of, if not the last two stroke road bike of any class to be produced, the RS125 sells along side the other entry level bikes available. The Kawasaki 250 ninja (twin-4 stroke) is $8995 and the Hyosung GT250R (also a twin-4 stroke) at $7995. The Honda CBR250 (single- 4 stroke) costs $7495. All of which will be