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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6753
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Sat Mar 27, 2021 10:12 pm |
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I need to have less than 1/4 of gas in the tank before the vehicles go in the container to NZ. They are being transported to the shipping company on Monday.
What better excuse for a ride!
Need to run the carbs dry, then remove the bar ends. Shipping company is building a crate for the bike. Hopefully both vehicles make to to NZ unscathed.
Getting the bike and the T/A road legal in NZ is a process, but I'm looking forward to taking them both out on NZ roads (I just have to remember what side of the road to stay on). |
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Alt1
Hawk
Joined: Oct 12, 2014
Posts: 396
Location: Virginia
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Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:21 pm |
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5321
Location: Central Maine
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Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:04 am |
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All the best of Luck, Peter!
Ride Safely, even if you'll be "upside down", LOL. |
_________________ 1982 CB 985F
1982 CB 900F (the Animal)
1982 CB 900F (the beast)
Silence is the best reply to a Fool!
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doubled
Hawk
Joined: Apr 06, 2011
Posts: 312
Location: Toronto, Canada
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Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:40 am |
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I was a beneficiary of a fine set of sportkit rearsets from Peter.
Safe travels! |
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1982 900F, 2000 VFR, 1981 GL1100 Naked,
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hondaron
Rest in Peace
Joined: Mar 30, 2012
Posts: 658
Location: houston, texas
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Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:16 am |
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Beautiful bike
Hopefully your bike will arrive in NZ unscathed and you're able to enjoy the riding there
Take care 😀 |
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Hondo57
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Posts: 2301
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:56 am |
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Wow, what Fun! That is a real adventure |
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hogwild113
Silver CB750F
Joined: Jun 13, 2011
Posts: 559
Location: Nashville, TN
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Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:33 am |
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Nice looking bike.. Happy Trails! |
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BullittDave
Twinstar
Joined: Aug 31, 2016
Posts: 256
Location: Mission, TX.
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Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:29 pm |
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Do you have to convert the TA to right hand drive? |
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1982 Suzuki 1100G
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1980CB750F
Silver CB900F
Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 1119
Location: Georgetown, Delaware
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Sun Mar 28, 2021 1:45 pm |
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6753
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:53 pm |
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BullittDave wrote: |
Do you have to convert the TA to right hand drive? |
Thankfully - no. NZ allows a limited number of LHD exceptions for unique/classic cars. They are VERY strict on the condition of imported vehicles and that's likely to be my biggest hurdle. I'm fully prepared for the TA to end up being a very expensive static garage ornament
I'm not expecting too many issues with importing the CB900F (fingers crossed). |
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1914
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Mon Mar 29, 2021 2:51 pm |
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Happy journeys. Fingers crossed they don't end up in pirate hands on the way there
I wonder if they will find you any gravel roads in NZ! |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11926
Location: Studio City, California
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Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:33 pm |
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f4fast
Friend of the Board
Joined: Jul 09, 2005
Posts: 24693
Location: Long Island,N.Y.
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Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:37 pm |
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Good luck with your move.... |
_________________ 1983 cb1100f (blue)
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FCMike
Hawk
Joined: Jul 11, 2014
Posts: 462
Location: Hobart,TAS, OZ
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Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:44 pm |
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Whats prompted your move to NZ?, if you don't mind me asking?, I've been there for hols, there are some awesome bike roads, scenery is stunning, I've only been to the south island |
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norm
Silver CB900F
Joined: Jan 13, 2010
Posts: 1401
Location: Melbourne Aus
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Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:30 pm |
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There is a lot of Kiwi's there |
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6753
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:55 am |
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FCMike wrote: |
Whats prompted your move to NZ?, if you don't mind me asking?, I've been there for hols, there are some awesome bike roads, scenery is stunning, I've only been to the south island |
Born and raised in NZ so have family and friends there. Been in the US for 22 years - time for a change of pace. |
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6753
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:59 am |
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No turning back now.
I hate trusting someone else with my 'stuff'. |
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gregt2
MB-5
Joined: Mar 12, 2021
Posts: 14
Location: Hororata NZ
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Tue Mar 30, 2021 4:51 pm |
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Well,well, finally might get a chance to meet you.
If you come South for the Burt Munro or just a look round, drop me a line and we can meet up.
I might also be able to point you at people who can help get the T/A certified. There's quite a bit of crossover from the bike world.
Hope you've got your quarantine spots booked. Enjoy.
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6753
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:55 pm |
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gregt2 wrote: |
If you come South for the Burt Munro or just a look round, drop me a line and we can meet up. |
We bought a house in Waihi that we are going to use as a base for a couple of months. Plan is then to do some travelling to determine where we ultimately want to retire to.
Car and bike made it safely to the shipping company in NJ. |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2259
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:25 am |
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When you get your babies on that truck, it gets real! All the best on your journey and retirement in NZ.
You know we'll be looking forward to seeing your new riding area down there with lots of pics....please!
Cheers!
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Captain
CB1100F
Joined: Jan 02, 2009
Posts: 2250
Location: New Zealand
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Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:35 am |
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A little early but I’ll get in before anyone else..
Welcome home.
Anything I can do to assist just ask.
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_________________ The answer is always "more power" always was, always is and always will be. |
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6753
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:54 pm |
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Captain wrote: |
A little early but I’ll get in before anyone else..
Welcome home.
Anything I can do to assist just ask.
Captain |
Thank you - much appreciated. |
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herdygerdy
Hawk
Joined: Feb 27, 2007
Posts: 273
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:50 pm |
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Really useful driving tip for you PtG to smooth the transition from driving on the right to the left.
Just be sure to always, ALWAYS keep the centreline of the road (both those actually marked and the imaginary ones) on your RIGHT shoulder.
Enjoy the land of my birth. IIRC Waihi is a pretty nice part of the world. And the classic car and bike scene is (still) just awesome too - just ask Captain!
Safe travels and enjoy the next chapter in your life.
Cheers...Tony |
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Fster
Black CB750F
Joined: Aug 25, 2005
Posts: 876
Location: Pottsville Pennsylvania
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:11 am |
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Good luck on your move Pete, hope your car and bike make it with out incident. |
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6753
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:29 am |
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herdygerdy wrote: |
ALWAYS keep the centreline of the road (both those actually marked and the imaginary ones) on your RIGHT shoulder. |
For me it's always been keep the steering wheel closest to the centerline of the road. That works fine for when I'm driving in either country, but I can't use that mantra on a bike or in the TA. I like your idea of the right shoulder instead.
At least with the bike I don't have to worry about getting in the wrong side of the car - I've only done that a couple of times over the years, and I usually try to cover it by pretending I'm looking for something in the glovebox |
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6753
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:30 am |
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Fster wrote: |
Good luck on your move Pete, hope your car and bike make it with out incident. |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11926
Location: Studio City, California
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 2:32 am |
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Captain
CB1100F
Joined: Jan 02, 2009
Posts: 2250
Location: New Zealand
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:57 am |
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Roundabouts are easy as they are everywhere here in NZ (and the UK) and even the worst drivers / riders navigate them easily LOL
Most of the time.
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_________________ The answer is always "more power" always was, always is and always will be. |
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1100russ
CB1100F
Joined: May 17, 2010
Posts: 2982
Location: williamsburg, ohio
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:04 pm |
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Captain wrote: |
Roundabouts are easy as they are everywhere here in NZ (and the UK) and even the worst drivers / riders navigate them easily LOL
Most of the time.
Captain |
Not in the US........ |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11926
Location: Studio City, California
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Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:14 pm |
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