If it's got 2 wheels, an engine and your grand dad reminisces about it then it belongs here
I need someone who is familiar with these bikes and lives in Hutt to come to my house and help me out with learning how to start the wretched beast. Is really easy to flood and I can not get the hang of how to do the throttle/choke thing to get him going. No point posting if you can't be here in...
I have been rebuilding this bike bike for approx 2 years now,I used to own this bike about 20 years ago & purchased it back off the guy I sold it to,so here is a photo So far I have fitted a AP lockeed front brake master cylinder & pressure brake switch,replaced steering head,swingarm & wheel...
Am fixing a solex 5000 moped and I believe the fuel pump or the carb is reason it won't run. Looking for one to borrow to see if I can get it too work Thanks
This is a 180 Degree, Series 2 Jota Engine & Chassis # 7920. This bike is in good shape, having had new paint a few years back and a replacement Stainless exhaust. It is ridden most weekends, goes well, has recently had some new exhaust valve guides fitted. Will be sold with new rego and...
Theres been a kwaka 2 stroke triple on TM. Only a 250, but wondering if anyone has had one of these or different CC rated bikes? Have looked into this a wee bit and like the idea. If youve had one or ridden one, whats the 250 go like, even they must have a bit of get up and go. Probly...
Poll and Jenk's SE test http://kiwirider.co.nz/jenkse/jenkse.html Comments for inclusion and theories as to which one is best can be posted here :-)
Hey, calling all Waikato road going "ENDURO" Japanise Twinshock 350-500cc fourstrokes. Anyone keen to meet up in Hamilton and show off there bike and then maybe go for a short ride somewhere before daylight saving ends. Say out to Raglan and back ?
KZ1000 LTD. what octane fuel should I be running him on? Saw a similar post in the noobs section, and thought Id better check...I have two manuals and neither of them mention the octane of the fuel. Or if they do I dont know where to look for it. Ive been using the higher octane fuel. seems to...
just brought me one of these beasties, Its pretty much complete, I'll give it a check over once i get it and hope fully take it down to get new REG and WOF. I'll hopefully have it on the road for the Bikeoi 17th Nov. Will post some Pics when I get it next week.
1936 Triumph L2/1 (250) Am (finally) ready to teardown the trump again & get the frame, front end & maybe wheels blasted & coated. Looking at black powder coating frame & front end & black paint the wheels. I'm happy with the condition of the frame considering it's original state. I had some...
Can someone lend me 60k US???? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/suzuki-mk7-1982-suzuki-rgb500-mk7_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ320480131346QQsspagenameZRSSQ3aBQ3aSRCHQ3aUSQ3a101#v4-38
After market decals, there are a few sites/places that do kawa and yamy which was great when doing up the lc's but i need honda decals mvx to be exact... anyone know of such a place that might do em?
Hi everybody ! Just joined KB and found the classics section immediately ! Would like to hear from owners and riders of Kawasaki Z Models from 1973 to 1980 who might be interested to set up a Z-Owners Club here in New Zealand. Would be great if the few of us with the love and passion for the...
I am trying to install new rear brakes into a GB500 but the things don't seem to want to go into the Hub.... there a fraction too thick? Any ideas? Should i Sand/Grind them slightly to fit (might get the uneven though)?? ANy help much appreciated... Can post here or email me dwhi026@gmail.com...
I know where there is one of these for sale in mint condition ! PM me and I'll give you his phone number !!
Hi There, regarding the kick start, how did you go, got a couple for you Give this guy a call, he has a huge amount of british parts, I mean shit loads, not sure on his name, surnames Nezbeth either Crant or Graham, (04) 5279608, if he hasnt got 1 he will more than likely know where to get...
Buy this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=272589399 And do some.
Hey, any members of Brit Iron Rebels Worldwide on this forum - wanting to make contact with any kiwi members.
hey guys, i was recently handed a gn250 which was in pretty rough condition. wanted to turn it into an old bobber but would like more power and a simple kick start, so i was just wondering if a gn400 motor would fit the gn250 frame? thanks.
Spotted this in one of the Wellington city bike bays this morning.
Not really a restoration, more of a freshen up and preservation. I'm adding to the post I put up in September 2007. http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/57603-WTB-Kawasaki-900cc-1973-100-finders-fee-payable So here's the finished bike in the link below. Image heay for dial-up. ...
Well the time has come to wrap up the post classic racing hobbie we have had for the past 4 yrs and dress the bikes up for the road and to sell. I reckon the old shitters scrubed up rater well, Elsie in standard trim and black a RD 250LC and Ardie in a retro style and blue a worked RD 350LC.
So there I was on the fandamily holiday feeling a bit out of sorts (driving a stationwagon over the Takaka hill will do that to you). So we're staying at this house up a hill in Pohara a few k out of Takaka & these vans & trailers with twinshock dirtbikes start going past. Hmm. So after a few...
Some pics from today here. http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.com/2010/02/classics-festival-well-under-way.html
Can't be many world wide that have never been started http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-263401090.htm
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