For those people who enjoy motorcycles from the past, and in particular the 60s, 70s and 80s. This saw the rise and demise of the large 2 strokes that many of us enjoyed in our youth. This blog celebrates this time in particular but also motorcycling in general .
Friday, March 26, 2010
New Zealand VJMC National Rally, Kaiapoi, Christchurch
The Manawatu VJMC Blue Haze club had a strong delegation attend the annual VJMC national rally at Kaiapoi near Christchurch in New Zealand. This included Kim on his H2, Paul De Latour on his GT750 Suzuki, Bruce on his fill in for his RT1, his BMW, Paul Whiting on his recently restored GPz 750r, Tim on his R1, Don on the mighty GT500 Suzuki, Dione on his Kr1 and Alan on his A7 Avenger. The trip over on the ferry was pleasant but riding between Blenheim and Kaikoura everyone encountered a horrendous storm with huge winds and hail with Dione suffering the most. Some had to pull over and wait for the storm to pass as it became very dangerous with bikes being blown across the road.
Some great bikes were seen at the rally with a highlight being a local with an extraordinary collection of Yamaha twins. Another highlight for the team was Alan winning the peoples choice award with his A7. The trip back was far more pleasant with sunshine and a stopover in Nelson. An excellent trip with everyone looking forward to next years rally and a big thank you to Ross and Judy for making it all happen.
Hi I have a t500 Ive had for 30 plus years ,I was getting restored when earthquake hit lost front fender was at chromers ,but cant find them now. Has any members got one they will sell or is there a fender from another bike that fits and looks the same. Looked for 2 years ,nothing on trade me, Help!! kind Regards Dean 0212777494 or deanmarshall@xtra.co.nz
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This is going to be an occasional blog focused around older motorcycles, mostly Japanese and a bias towrds 2 strokes. Like a growing number of 45+ blokes and ladies, I am now revisiting the vehicles from my youth. They happened to be a long line of 2 strokes from all the Japanese manufacturers and it wasn't until the early eighties that I got my first four stroke. I am a member of a small but very active group of like minded enthusiasts living in Palmeston North, New Zealand. We are also the local section of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club and go for at least one run a month around the motorcycle friendly Manawatu countryside. Most members run 2 strokes but everyone is welcome. Between our group all the brands are represented, but the dominant one is definitely Kawasaki.
You are more than welcome to come along and join us. We usually go for a run on the last sunday of the month and leave from Manawatu Motorcycles at 32 Andrew Young St at around 9am. Paul and Kim de Latour at Manawatu Motorcycles can give you more details or email me.
Hi I have a t500 Ive had for 30 plus years ,I was getting restored when earthquake hit
ReplyDeletelost front fender was at chromers ,but cant find them now.
Has any members got one they will sell or is there a fender from another bike that fits and looks the same.
Looked for 2 years ,nothing on trade me, Help!! kind Regards Dean 0212777494 or deanmarshall@xtra.co.nz