Canterbury: Calling all mods and rockers! [Archive]

shrub

25th June 2009, 08:49

On the 22nd of August Street and Sport Motorcycles in Christchurch are hosting the first ever Mods and Rockers Winter Rumble. Open to all classic 60s and retro style bikes (Triumph Bonneville, Honda GB500 etc) and all classic scooters we'll ride from Christchurch to New Brighton. Once at Brighton we'll have a series of Mods vs Rockers contests and the winning group will be presented with a trophy and lead the vanquished back to Christchurch.

Once in town we'll gather at Poplar Lane where the Twisted Hop and Vespa Room bars will be hosting a party. There will be secure indoor bike storage, so if you want to celebrate (or drown your sorrows) you can do so without worrying about drinking and riding.

To find out more visit www.streetandsport.co.nz or contact David Thompson on 03 366 2201

shrub

25th June 2009, 12:42

The scooter clubs are getting right into it, and there is even going to be a contingent coming down from Wellington. It would be a disaster if they outnumber the rockers, so we need anyone with a cafe racer, classic Brit or Euro bike or a modern classic (Kawasaki WR650, GB Honda, Bonneville etc) to rally round the flag.

T.W.R

25th June 2009, 13:02

:lol: can just see you done up as a rocker :nya:

shrub

25th June 2009, 14:34

wearing a black leather jacket, jeans and a pair of black leather boots isn't too hard though.

klingon

25th June 2009, 15:46

Oooh I wish I was down that way! It would be a hoot! The Volty could almost pass as a classic bike... near enough for those short-sighted geeky mods anyway.

And don't forget your white scarf around your neck. And your leather cap to wear once you take your helmet off. And remember to watch Quadrophenia in advance so you know exactly how to behave. :headbang:

CookMySock

25th June 2009, 16:14

Oooh I wish I was down that way! It would be a hoot! The Volty could almost pass as a classic bike...:Uh huh, just put some clip-on bars on it and a rorty zorst and you are in with a grin. :clap:

Is mods vs rockers going to be the new cool?

Steve

shrub

26th June 2009, 17:09

Hey, jump on a plane if you don't mind riding pillion or use the cheap ferry crossing the Wellington scooter crowd have organised. Plenty of accomodation and the beer is especially good.

klingon

26th June 2009, 17:28

Hey, jump on a plane if you don't mind riding pillion or use the cheap ferry crossing the Wellington scooter crowd have organised. Plenty of accomodation and the beer is especially good.

Yeah we should get a bunch of Rockers together from Auckland and come down and invade the party!

Actually if I was a real Rocker I would steal a ferry ticket from one of those weedy mods and send him crying home to his mummy. Hmmm... there's a plan... :shifty:

CookMySock

26th June 2009, 21:04

Mod scooter on trademe.. first I have seen!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-224519092.htm

<img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/54/94425254_full.jpg">

Steve

Paulo

1st July 2009, 14:18

hoping to make it down on the CB if not then I'll take the gb (depends on a few parts) Should be a fun day :) Wonder if ther'll be deck chairs to hurl ;)

T.W.R

1st July 2009, 15:39

:shutup: Pics

1) 1st rockers arriving on new Brighton beach
2) A lonely Mod cruising down Poplar lane

:done:

BADGRL

1st July 2009, 20:27

Just wondering... would a 1954 AJS pass? It's all restored and fully rd legal I'm dying to ride with some other oldies!

P38

1st July 2009, 21:35

Sounds like a bloody awsome ride.

Wish I could make it.

I asked the guy at united video "Hey mate you got a copy of Quadrophenia"?

He looked at me and said "I dont even know what that is"

Does it have Arn-old Swarts-a-nigger in it? :gob::nono::nono::nono:

Bloody younger generation dont know nothing really! :yes:

CookMySock

2nd July 2009, 08:30

Sounds like a bloody awsome ride. Wish I could make it.

I asked the guy at united video "Hey mate you got a copy of Quadrophenia"?
ditto.

http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=Quadrophenia+torrent

Steve

shrub

2nd July 2009, 09:51

Just wondering... would a 1954 AJS pass? It's all restored and fully rd legal I'm dying to ride with some other oldies!

Yeah, no problems, it would be awesome to see your AJ. I can guarantee you won't have the oldest bike there. I'm looking at charging $20.00 and sponsoring the volunteers at Burwood Spinal Unit as they have lost most of their funding and do a good job (and have helped more than a few bikers). For your $20.00 you'll get a patch and a good feeling, so well worth it.

I also need an idea of numbers as there is a big difference between catering for 20 people and 200 people. If anyone is thinking of going, can they please check out our website www.streetandsport.co.nz and email me from that.

P38

3rd July 2009, 17:35

ditto.

http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=Quadrophenia+torrent

Steve

Cheers for the link DB.

Now I just gotta wait till I get my broadband back.

Bloody kids off from uni sucked it dry inside of a week.

Retroqueen

4th July 2009, 23:57

My old girl is Japanese.......... guess I could sit and watch from the sidelines though.... :innocent::innocent:

BADGRL

5th July 2009, 17:15

No way! I'm hanging out to meet this beast of yours ;) Come on they wouldn't turn down a chick on any retro... would they??

babysteps

5th July 2009, 17:43

You can only come aong if your bike has more Chrome than mine!

rosie631

5th July 2009, 20:07

I may be eligible to ride with the rockers :rockon: - still awaiting the insurance verdict.

Retroqueen

5th July 2009, 20:30

You can only come aong if your bike has more Chrome than mine!

You show me yours and I'll show you mine!!!!;););););)

babysteps

5th July 2009, 20:52

Well, you asked for it!

Retroqueen

5th July 2009, 21:04

Not quite sure how to show mine off in this manner.......;)

shrub

5th July 2009, 21:48

My old girl is Japanese.......... guess I could sit and watch from the sidelines though.... :innocent::innocent:

No problem with Japanese - where a bike is built means nothing compared to the attitude of the rider. Any bike styled after 60s Brit bikes (GB400 Honda etc) or cafe racer custom is welcomed to participate but the party afterwards will be open to anyone on a bike.

shrub

5th July 2009, 21:49

Not quite sure how to show mine off in this manner.......;)

That's perfect! Bring her along.

Trumpess

5th July 2009, 22:43

My old girl is Japanese.......... guess I could sit and watch from the sidelines though.... :innocent::innocent:

Would definately be worth a looky-see!
When will you get her on the road hun?
We gotta go for that ride!

Retroqueen

6th July 2009, 00:38

Would definately be worth a looky-see!
When will you get her on the road hun?
We gotta go for that ride!

Needs new fuel lines cause the others are beginning to perish and I need to get her across town so a new baffle can be made and fitted.

Just in the toooo hard and I haven't got time baskets but this might help me get motivated!!! Then we can take the old girls out together. :rockon::rockon:

BADGRL

7th July 2009, 06:16

Just in the toooo hard and I haven't got time baskets but this might help me get motivated!!!

lol I'm using this event as motivation to get mine back in shape too
:woohoo:

shrub

7th July 2009, 08:26

babysteps

7th July 2009, 08:40

Pfffttt Triumph and sexy in the same sentance, DOES NOT COMPUTE!!!! :bleh:

klingon

7th July 2009, 15:24

ACC are going to support this event with free gear - I've had verbal commitment from them to shout a free helmet, jacket and gloves for a draw. I'm trying to decide whether to make it people's choice or just a lucky draw.

My bike is going to be so sexy I'll be a sitter for people's choice, so I might make it that.

If you're going to do that, you'd better have two prizes - one for a mod and one for a rocker. Otherwise there will be all-out war! :gob:

Of course the mod's prize will have to be all Italian designer top-of-the-range gear, but the rocker will be happy with some scruffy old leather jacket that was found lying on the road after being run over by a stock truck.

shrub

8th July 2009, 09:20

Pfffttt Triumph and sexy in the same sentance, DOES NOT COMPUTE!!!! :bleh:

No, it doesn't "compute". Despite their technical superiority, Triumphs are motorcycles that evoke passion and emotion, and are designed and built by men and women with a passion for motorcycles as opposed to, say, the Aprilia Pegaso which looks like it was built by a computer. And "sexy" is something that comes from the heart (or other region), not from a computer printout.

shrub

8th July 2009, 09:27

If you're going to do that, you'd better have two prizes - one for a mod and one for a rocker. Otherwise there will be all-out war! :gob:

Of course the mod's prize will have to be all Italian designer top-of-the-range gear, but the rocker will be happy with some scruffy old leather jacket that was found lying on the road after being run over by a stock truck.

ACC (who are funding the prize, God Bless them) want it to be compliant with their standards which I took to mean "the best you can get", so I'll be telling them they need to provide a tri-composite helmet and a high end leather jacket and gloves - at least $1400 worth of kit. The scooter crowd are happy with a pudding bowl and a parka, so I'll find something at the army surplus store for them.

babysteps

8th July 2009, 10:17

No, it doesn't "compute". Despite their technical inferiority, Triumphs are motorcycles that evoke passion and emotion, and are designed and built by men and women with a passion for leaking oil and fixing bikes at the side of the road as opposed to, say, the Aprilia Pegaso which looks like it was built by a computer and will run like one for over 200k miles. And "sexy" is something that comes from the heart (or other region), not from a computer printout.

Fixed that for you :bleh:

Retroqueen

8th July 2009, 23:42

Fuel lines are done and she's away getting a few things sorted. Deadline to reregister and WOF is August the 20th..... I want a day to bond with the old girl again!! :cool::cool:

babysteps

9th July 2009, 08:24

Thats awesome! :2thumbsup

shrub

9th July 2009, 15:17

if you can find a modern (Hinckley) Triumph that leaks oil, I will lick the oil up and wear a T shirt that says "Aprilias are superior to Triumphs". Fortunately I won't have to do that because there is no such T shirt.

Mind you, the mechanics I know love Aprilias - always something to fix on them and always something new, as opposed to bloody Triumphs that only ever need servicing every 10,000 ks and never break down.

shrub

9th July 2009, 15:22

Fuel lines are done and she's away getting a few things sorted. Deadline to reregister and WOF is August the 20th..... I want a day to bond with the old girl again!! :cool::cool:

Look forward to seeing her.

shrub

9th July 2009, 16:03

but I like Aprilias. They're bloody cool bikes and being Italian are filled with passion and character.

I didn't say that though.

babysteps

9th July 2009, 17:58

All good Dave, Ill drop mine in the shop for you to take a little spin on. You'll love it.

Hey where do I pay my $20???

shrub

10th July 2009, 09:41

All good Dave, Ill drop mine in the shop for you to take a little spin on. You'll love it.

Hey where do I pay my $20???

You can pay your $20.00 at the shop, and while I'm riding your Aprilia you can have a squirt on the technologically inferior Daytona 675 - I'll even wipe away the oil leaks for you.

shrub

20th August 2009, 09:03

Heaps of classic bikes and scooters have come out of the woodwork, the T shirts and patches are being made, the challenges have been devised and the pubs are laying on extra staff. Even if you don't ride a classic bike or scooter, come along to the challenge to cheer on the Mods or Rockers, then join in the celebration in Poplar Lane.

More info at www.streetandsport.co.nz

babysteps

22nd August 2009, 17:23

What a great Day! Naturally the Mods were far superior, but that was never in doubt. I have a feeling Popular Lane will rocking all night long!!

Thanks for organising the day, I had a blast!

Retroqueen

22nd August 2009, 17:59

That was excellant even if the Mods took the trophy!!! What a beautiful array of bikes and people came from all over the place.
Started quietly with plenty of early rockers turning up and only a couple of lone scooters on the otherside.
But wasn't too long before the smell of fumes filled the air and the brigade arrived looking somewhat organised and a little intimidating (not) LOL
the ulysses club did a great job or sorting the food and the battle began. Slow riding , slow slalom , blindfolded :blink::blink: riding, and all sorts of other shenanigans.
What a hoot all of these beautiful triumphs and the odd other name, BSA, ducati, honda yamaha all being lead away by lambretta's and vespa's :shit::shit:
Had to play tail end on the XJ cause the Honda never made it.
Rode off to lyttelton with a small tour of the city. Over Evans pass and out to Brighton for a stop.
Into town to poplar lane and when I left them 45 minutes ago looked like there was some serious relaxing time happening!!!
Great day and looking forward to tomorrows ride.
NEXT year the mods will :chase::chase: us!!!

Molly

22nd August 2009, 20:09

Anybody else venture down to Street & Sport Triumph dealer in Christchurch today?

They'd organised a 'mods and rockers' thing raising money for a spinal charity and had a great turn-out of old Triumphs, Norton, you name it, and lots of scooters. Good atmostphere too. Didn't stick around for the ride-out as I had other commitments.

Anyway, good on 'em. Hope they do it again next year.

klingon

22nd August 2009, 20:14

OH NO! You rockers didn't let the mods win did you?! :dodge: They'll be getting all full of their own importance again. :rolleyes: Oh well, there's always next year...

Eurodave

22nd August 2009, 21:37

BRILLIANT DAY :) What an excellant turnout for an inaugural event! I didnt know there was that many scooters in NZ let alone in Christchurch!
I didnt take a camera so lets see those pix people.........

scootnz

23rd August 2009, 07:07

Twas a great day...the MC did a great job. Enjoyed the ride even if I did miss out on Brighton after Dave lost all the other riders....

Jess

laRIKin

23rd August 2009, 09:57

SDU and I were there as well and will post some pic's tonight.

babysteps

23rd August 2009, 11:04

1. Mods vs Rockers
2. The Crowd
3. Antici.....................pation
4. Another example of quality workmanship :-P
5. The best looking bike there :-P
6. A great looking Indian

KelvinAng

23rd August 2009, 13:30

That's heaps of scoots! :blink:

laRIKin

23rd August 2009, 19:39

Here is a few more

Paul in NZ

23rd August 2009, 22:53

Great ride home to kapiti from ChCh today.. Good effort for the old Trophy, she hummed along like a top! made it there and back (yes, Ixion, with the lights on and in the dark too), used no oil, dripped a bit but not much and even sat there idling in the shed waiting for the happy owner to give the word that the days task was done...

Good fun event, bloody well organised but farkin cold - oh well... it was a winter rumble... More tomorrow but no pictures - forgot to take the camera eh? Thanks for the hospitality and Jim2 as an excellent riding companion and Warick, what a star - chch to picto to chch in one day on the MHR...

James Deuce

23rd August 2009, 23:17

No Pics eh?

<img src=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/albums/thumbs/30/6acacb03ac3d9edc003c5f00f9f195cf_30153.jpg?dl=1251 025962> (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2542&pictureid=30153)
Very Good place for a cuppa.

<img src=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/albums/thumbs/30/7ece3b6e1d7c6c8d1db2c872f0cac92f_30152.jpg?dl=1251 025962> (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2542&pictureid=30152)
Best in show.

<img src=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/albums/thumbs/30/f4a343061624904084d2ce39652ecfae_30151.jpg?dl=1251 025962> (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2542&pictureid=30151)
Best side view in show.

<img src=http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/albums/thumbs/30/8db9a2f10fa43abce8f8f152278ffaf5_30150.jpg?dl=1251 025048> (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/picture.php?albumid=2542&pictureid=30150)
Light on, engine running. It did that there and back too!

JKM

24th August 2009, 00:42

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=100973&id=770953933&l=9db75235d0

Click above for 80 odd pictures of the bikes at this event - your welcome to comment on them, especially if I have taken a picture of your bike. It means I liked it - sorry mods, i'm a rocker so its slightly biased. There are a few scooter pictures though.

shrub

25th August 2009, 10:11

Thanks for putting those up.

We had an awesome day and really enjoyed seeing so many cool bikes and scooters out. The buzz was great and Poplar Lane went off afterwards.

Roll on 2010!

SDU

25th August 2009, 15:46

:yes:Awesome day organised by Street & Sport. Had a great time. Look forward to next year just hope for better weather:sunny:-at least it wasn't raining

Paul in NZ

25th August 2009, 19:06

:yes:Awesome day organised by Street & Sport. Had a great time. Look forward to next year just hope for better weather:sunny:-at least it wasn't raining

I had so much fun, I'd go again....

Retroqueen

26th August 2009, 17:16

Hey i've just put all of my pics up in my mods and rockers album. If anyone wants to hunt one out they are there for you to see.
Heaps of lovely bikes and the odd KB'er as well.
cheers
RQ

Paul in NZ

26th August 2009, 19:59

Some pics here

http://www.streetandsport.co.nz/

Great day out..

Throttle

29th August 2009, 02:16

A fantastic day, and thanks to the organisers - u guys Rock! Have never ridden in a large group before, never realised it could be so enjoyable. Will certainly be there next year. It was great meeting other GB owners, u know who u are.

sammcj

31st August 2009, 23:26