KIWIRIDER ZINE

GASTROMRIDER AND KAIAUA

2012-01-14T23:30:00.002+13:00

My Canadian mate was fresh off the plane and itching to get some miles on his Harley. He was heading for Napier and I suggested taking the East Coast road with a catch up in Kaiaua, it turned out to be a great ride.

GASTROM AND THE PUHOI

2012-01-04T07:53:00.003+13:00

Welcome to a new year. Over the christmas break I'm planning to get around our beautiful country and see what the South has to offer a 2-wheeled Gastronome, but for now have a look at what's going on just up the road from the historic Puhoi Pub.

2012 HARLEY ROAD GLIDE CUSTOM

2011-12-18T15:40:00.000+13:00

Thoughts and some on-board footage from the new Road Glide by Big Dave. The full test and photo set will be in upcoming Kiwi Rider.

NZTA SAFER JOURNEYS SEEKS COMMENT

2011-12-07T17:00:00.001+13:00

NZTA have just released their draft document on how to deal with road safety for motorcyclists. They are looking for comments, so now is an opportunity to get your view across to them. http://www.nzta.govt.nz/consultation/draft-safer-journeys-for-motorcycling-guide/index.html

CANNONBALL ORGANISERS WANT BIKES

2011-11-28T14:26:00.001+13:00

Click to enlarge The organisers of the annual Cannonball and Snowball Runs have decided that there is room for two-wheelers in their 2012 events and invite motorcyclists keen to join the fun to enter the 2012 Cannoball Run on Saturday January 07. The runs are non-competitive, fun-based events aimed at offering enthusiats (up until now car-based) the chance to join their fellows for a bit of

KING OF THE MOUNTAIN ENTRY FORM

2011-11-22T17:40:00.001+13:00

Here's the entry form - click here to download a .pdf

ENJOY AN ALPINESTARS EXPERIENCE

2011-11-22T16:15:00.001+13:00

The first Alpinestars Experience is to be held in conjunction with Colemans Suzuki on December 11. Check out this site for the details: www.alpinestarsnz.co.nz

CHRIS BIRCH FUNDRAISER

2011-11-22T16:10:00.001+13:00

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GT BARRIER ISLAND WEEKEND GETAWAY

2011-11-22T13:37:00.006+13:00

Having lived in NZ for over 30 years now, we had never got to Great Barrier Island. We visited last weekend and loved every minute of it. We took our motorbikes, along with 13 other intrepid souls and had a blast. The weather beamed on us, just a bit gusty. We tried to find as many gravel roads as we could, although Ray Holmes who led the ride, as well as organising it along with his wife,

ODD MODS

2011-11-08T09:24:00.007+13:00

By HanneThere are a few weird and wonderful things out there in the world of bling. Heated hand grips and Öhlins shocks have practical applications, coloured air valve tyre caps and foot pegs add visual character. But then there are offers like these ‘odd mods’, which you probably never thought you needed until you read about them here…1. Exhaust fragrance. That’s right, you heard correctly. This

AN125 ADVENTURES

2011-11-01T15:20:00.005+13:00

By HanneThe mighty AN125 in its natural habitatOver the past few weeks I have been riding a 2008 AN125 around town and it has been an enlightening experience. The thinking was that my hip would be less prone to injury if I didn’t have to swing my leg over the seat to mount and dismount several times each day. While this injury prevention strategy seems to have been effective, I have discovered

GASTROMRIDER AND THE TI TREE CAFE WAIHI

2011-10-27T20:23:00.002+13:00

The fine weather has come finally , just the late spring showers to deal with as we head into summer. Man what a year we have had earthquakes,floods, slips and leaky ships. Its testimony to our resilience ,that we have made it to the end (nearly) of another year.I myself have had to endure a year of highs and lows and like so many riders out there, a few months ago had to look for alternative

THE PINK RIBBON RIDE

2011-10-27T20:13:00.002+13:00

With the fine weather and all i completely forgot about posting this up,it was a great event and long may it continue, if you attended you're probably on here somewhere.

BRONZ BLOOD RUN

2011-10-22T17:46:00.002+13:00

By Hanne'Even chickens give blood'Tuesday evening marked the 60th BRONZ Auckland blood run and 20 motorcyclists turned out to make a sanguine sacrifice. Whitney of the Auckland Scooter and Motorcycle Club was crowned fastest donator, pumping out 470ml in just under 4 minutes 30 seconds. The Auckland University Scooter and Motorcycle Club’s rubber chicken also made another appearance and was most

H-D DYNA SWITCHBACK QUICK SPIN

2011-10-13T15:22:00.001+13:00

BELRAY OILS TWINSHOCK TRIALS ROLL ON

2011-10-13T14:43:00.003+13:00

Young Evan Carter of Heretaunga took out the Wanganui Expert Twinshock Trials Championship on Sunday October 9th after an impressive display amassing on 25 points over the 32 section. The venue was primarily dry but very hilly and far from easy. The almost impossible Section one was cleared three times by Evan and he was the only Expert to get a zero at this section. The Ash Kent property covers

NEW DUCATI SUPERQUADRO ENGINE

2011-10-11T13:02:00.000+13:00

INVITE TO COMPETE IN PNG

2011-10-11T12:04:00.001+13:00

Hi I’m a Kiwi living in Papua New Guinea and in March next year we are holding a two day enduro followed by a week of various length trail rides – bike riding in PNG is awesome and a lot of fun. How do we make contact with riders / clubs in NZ?? We have obtained free shipping / accomodation for the two week period and riders would need to pay air fares that’s all. We are trying to show

RUSTY NUTS FILM APPEAL

2011-10-11T12:03:00.000+13:00

Good day, My name is Tim Simpson and I just wanted to write and let you know that with the Rustys are doing the 25th thousand mile run this year, we've decided to document it again Obviously we're after support for it. To gain funds to over the production costs we're using a "crowd funding" model this year. You can see this here http://www.indiegogo.com/RNMCGC2011 We would love it if you

BABY BIKES

2011-10-09T11:17:00.007+13:00

By HanneSmall bikes can be loads of funMuch has been made in recent years of those who are ‘childless by choice’. Tired of people constantly asking ‘so, when are you going to have children?’ and expecting that all couples should act out a storyline of ‘marriage – children - happily ever after’, they have joined forces and rebelled. Think ‘Non-Parents’ Day’ and groups like ‘No Kidding’. Sure, they

PINK RIBBON RIDE 2011

2011-10-02T20:49:00.005+13:00

By HanneA cruiser looking 'pretty in pink'The term ‘tank bra’ took on a new meaning this morning when 385 bikes decorated with balloons and B-cups turned out for the WIMA pink ribbon ride. Ranging from 50cc scooters to 1300cc cruisers, the bikes snaked their way from St Johns along the waterfront and the CBD to finish up at Western Springs Stadium, much to the delight of the children and pyjama

A FRUGAL GILERA

2011-09-27T11:53:00.007+13:00

I WAS congratulating myself on the terrific fuel economy the Gilera was achieving, due to some clever slip-streaming on my part, when a pair of kamikaze pukekoes (神風 porphyrio porphyrio melanotus) intervened. I knew they were kamikaze by the Rising Sun flags on their backs, which made them stand out from the other Rugby World Cup clothing they were wearing. Evidently, so did the driver of the

GASTROMRIDER AND THE FB'S DO RAGLAN

2011-09-22T20:22:00.002+12:00

Motor cyclists are known world wide for participating in charitable fund raising events,and when the word went out that there was a ride for Prostate Cancer going on,with a stop in Raglan for some food, I was in. The weather on the trip was damp, to say the least, but that didn't stop a good turn out of hardy riders willing to get wet and give up some cash. The food always tastes good when your

BACK SEAT RIDER

2011-09-16T15:01:00.008+12:00

By HannePillioning can be great funA friend of mine recently told me he wanted to get his girlfriend a bike. While this is not unusual his reason was: he wanted her to learn to ride because he thought this would make her a better pillion. When I look back over the trends of the people who have graced my passenger seat, I am not so sure.The best pillions I have taken have been those who had never

FRONT BRAKE CONTROL

2011-09-14T13:37:00.004+12:00

Training: Front Brake Skills Words: Todd S In the next issue of KiwiRider we continue our 'Kids Clinic' on the skills needed to do downhills. A lot of people struggle and are fearful of downhills. The confident use of the front brake is important and the clips below show how you might practice these skills to give you confidence on downhills. Read the article in the magazine and take your time