Welcome to the Personal Homepage of
Ernie Peters

Born and Bred in New Zealand - Born and Bred to Ride

My name is Ernie Peters. I am a 29 year old Harley Davidson enthusiast from Hamilton, North Island, New Zealand.
My occupation is a Service Technician and I am also a Butcher and Car Painter by trade.

Hobbies and Interests are:

Hogs Fishing Painting Trucks

Music Rugby Rugby League Golf

As a young guy I lived in the country and near the bush.
My brother and I rode 'Jap' Trail Bikes but at 17 years of age, I rode my first 'Hog'. It was my brothers 1971 Triumph 650 Trophy Hard Tail Chopper with a coffin tank.
It was such a head rush and a buzz that I have never looked back (and never will ride another 'Jap' bike as long as I live).

At 18 years I bought my first Hog - a 1973 Triumph 750 Tiger Hard Tail Lower Rider for $4,500.00. It was cool but New Zealand Hi-ways are quite rough so you could feel every bump (the kidneys got a good work out).

At 19 years I bought my first Harley Davidson - a 1977 Harley Davidson Sportster for $7,000.00. It was an original and in immaculate condition. I won 'Best Sportster' at a Bike Ralley.

At 22 years I also bought a 1982 Triumph Bonneville 750 for $4,000.00. This was also original and very tidy but was nothing in comparison to the buzz and adreniline rush as the drag pipes on the Sporty.

At 23 years I bought and rode my first Norton - a 1972 Norton 750 Commando for $3,200.00. It was unreal how it handled. It was fast and would blow any Sportster away.

At 24 years a mate bought me a 1974 Triumph Bonneville from Bakersfield U.S.A for US$600.00. When I got it, I did a few things to it and transformed it into it's original and mint condition.

Now at 29 years I own a 1974 Harley Davidson Sporster. I entered it into a Hamilton Bike Show and won 'Best Custom Sportster', that was a buzz. As a Car Painter, I often found myself painting it every three months to find a real good paint scheme.

My brother, also a rider and enthusiast owns and rides a 1996 Harley Davidson Sportster.
The only down side of riding in New Zealand is the restrictions. Wearing a Helmet is Compulsory and to get a 'Warrent of Fitness' you are not allowed to have Drag Pipes. The up side of riding in New Zealand is that for a population of just over 3 million, there are a hell of alot of Motorcycle Clubs for such a small country.

To check out any of the bikes mentioned above - head on over to my Personal Gallery.

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