KiwiStyle Journeys Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:00:04 -0400 en-nz © 2026 KiwiStyle Journeys yes a014b8f6-9286-5273-867b-64d5c624aa4d ChrisC episodic false Stories, experiences and conversations from a life lived on two wheels — and beyond in New Zealand.

KiwiStyle Journeys is a relaxed podcast about motorcycles, memorable rides, life, people and the stories that happen along the way.

Pull up a seat, grab a drink and join me for a chat.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) motorcycle stories, motorcycle podcast, motorcycling, motorcycle adventures, biker stories, life stories, New Zealand personal stories, riding stories, motorcycle memories ChrisC https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ppne15ksbs7iqewwrhzaf8eilq3x?.jpg KiwiStyle Journeys Five Minutes That Changed My Life | A Motorcycle Story Five Minutes That Changed My Life | A Motorcycle Story Five minutes. 

That's all it took between one of the most ordinary motorcycle rides of my life and something that would change everything.

On August 20th, 2020, I was riding my Aprilia Shiver home after work. I'd recently turned 50, had plans for a motorcycle trip around New Zealand with a mate, and after months of COVID restrictions, we were finally starting to make those plans again.

But that ride home ended very differently.

This is the story of what happened, what I remember, what happened afterwards, and how I eventually found the courage to ride again.

I sold my motorcycles. I genuinely believed my riding days were over.

But sometimes life doesn't turn out the way you expect.

This is a very personal story, and one I've carried with me ever since.

Thanks for listening in.

KiwiStyle Journeys

Real motorcycles. 
Real stories. 
The journeys in between.

KiwiStyle Journeys — stories from motorcycles, life and the road.

]]> Five minutes. 

That's all it took between one of the most ordinary motorcycle rides of my life and something that would change everything.

On August 20th, 2020, I was riding my Aprilia Shiver home after work. I'd recently turned 50, had plans for a motorcycle trip around New Zealand with a mate, and after months of COVID restrictions, we were finally starting to make those plans again.

But that ride home ended very differently.

This is the story of what happened, what I remember, what happened afterwards, and how I eventually found the courage to ride again.

I sold my motorcycles. I genuinely believed my riding days were over.

But sometimes life doesn't turn out the way you expect.

This is a very personal story, and one I've carried with me ever since.

Thanks for listening in.

KiwiStyle Journeys

Real motorcycles. 
Real stories. 
The journeys in between.

KiwiStyle Journeys — stories from motorcycles, life and the road.

]]> ChrisC Buzzsprout-19652731 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1200 698 Motorcycle, Motorcycles, Aprilia, Shiver, Motorcycle Stories, Motorcycling, New Zealand, Riding, Motorcycle Podcast 1 3 full false 3 Things I Never Told You About My Harley V-Rod 3 Things I Never Told You About My Harley V-Rod In my last podcast I explained why I sold my Harley-Davidson Street Rod after only a few months of ownership. 

After uploading it, I realised I'd left out three memorable stories that deserved to be told.

In this episode I share:

🏍️ My first Harley HOG Poker Run

🔧 The mechanical problem that had me chasing the wrong diagnosis

😬 The embarrassing day I dropped the V-Rod in my own driveway

If you enjoy honest motorcycle stories, pull up a stool and join me for another KiwiStyle Journey.

Thanks for watching. If you've ever owned a Harley—or dropped a bike at walking pace—I'd love to hear your story in the comments.


KiwiStyle Journeys — stories from motorcycles, life and the road.

]]> In my last podcast I explained why I sold my Harley-Davidson Street Rod after only a few months of ownership. 

After uploading it, I realised I'd left out three memorable stories that deserved to be told.

In this episode I share:

🏍️ My first Harley HOG Poker Run

🔧 The mechanical problem that had me chasing the wrong diagnosis

😬 The embarrassing day I dropped the V-Rod in my own driveway

If you enjoy honest motorcycle stories, pull up a stool and join me for another KiwiStyle Journey.

Thanks for watching. If you've ever owned a Harley—or dropped a bike at walking pace—I'd love to hear your story in the comments.


KiwiStyle Journeys — stories from motorcycles, life and the road.

]]> ChrisC Buzzsprout-19649861 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +1200 658 Motorcycle, Motorcycles, Harley-Davidson, Harley V-Rod, V-Rod, Motorcycle Stories, Motorcycling, New Zealand, Riding, Motorcycle Podcast 1 2 full false Why I Sold My Dream Harley-Davidson After Just 4 Months! Why I Sold My Dream Harley-Davidson After Just 4 Months! Why did I sell my dream Harley-Davidson V-Rod after only a few months?

This is the true story behind my factory yellow Harley-Davidson Street Rod (VRSCR)—a bike I thought I'd own for years... until it's quirks got the better of me and it started attracting attention from the wrong people.

What began as a bike and I always desired quickly turned into one of the strangest experiences of my motorcycling life, ending with a cash sale to three men who arrived in a white van.

Was I overreacting?
Would you have done the same?

This is the first story on KiwiStyle Journeys, where I share the motorcycles I've owned, the people I've met, and the adventures and lessons learned along the way.

If you enjoy real motorcycle stories, classic bikes and honest experiences from a 50-something year old Kiwi in New Zealand, I'd love to have you along for the journey.



💬 Tell me in the comments...
Would you have kept the bike or sold it?

KiwiStyle Journeys — stories from motorcycles, life and the road.

]]> Why did I sell my dream Harley-Davidson V-Rod after only a few months?

This is the true story behind my factory yellow Harley-Davidson Street Rod (VRSCR)—a bike I thought I'd own for years... until it's quirks got the better of me and it started attracting attention from the wrong people.

What began as a bike and I always desired quickly turned into one of the strangest experiences of my motorcycling life, ending with a cash sale to three men who arrived in a white van.

Was I overreacting?
Would you have done the same?

This is the first story on KiwiStyle Journeys, where I share the motorcycles I've owned, the people I've met, and the adventures and lessons learned along the way.

If you enjoy real motorcycle stories, classic bikes and honest experiences from a 50-something year old Kiwi in New Zealand, I'd love to have you along for the journey.



💬 Tell me in the comments...
Would you have kept the bike or sold it?

KiwiStyle Journeys — stories from motorcycles, life and the road.

]]> ChrisC Buzzsprout-19646256 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +1200 1162 Motorcycle, Motorcycles, Harley-Davidson, Harley V-Rod, V-Rod, Motorcycle Stories, Motorcycling, New Zealand, Riding, Motorcycle Podcast 1 1 full false