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 .
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.
Suzuki celebrated there 50th year in New Zealand. A rally was held in Wanganui to celebrate this. A group of us travelled over from Palmerston North. Don on his recently rebored Suzuki GT 500, Paul on his Kawasaki H1a, Dion on his Honda MVX250, Alan on his Kawasaki A7, Kim on his Kawasaki H2a, myself on the XJ750 and Alan De Latour came down from New Plymouth on his Suzuki RG500. Some interesting bikes but a distinct lack of Suzukis. We were all really impressed with Alans RG500. He has done a magnificent job on restoring it and the chambers on it make a wonderful crisp sound. great to see a nicely modified Kawasaki Z900 as well along with a lovely sounding Laverda Jota. the Blue Suzuki GS1000G was another standout bike.
Whilst at the Manfeild round of the Castrol Power 1 New Zealand Superbike Championships it was great to spend a bit of time wandering around the spectators bikes whilst munching on the famous manfeild hotdog on a stick. A nice variety of bikes and good to see some pre 85 bikes. Would always be good to see more 2 strokes!
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I went for a ride yesterday, so I thought I should blog the one from a
couple of weeks ago...I was due to pop into the olds for Sunday dinner and
with it b...
September Classic Club Run to The Post Office
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It was great to get out with the Manawatu Classic Motorcycle Club for their
monthly ride. The car park at the Bunnythorpe Community Centr...
