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Scouse

11th January 2007, 14:16

Motorcycling New Zealand Celebration of Motorcycles
Saturday and Sunday the 3rd and 4th of February at the Telstra Event Centre in Manukau $15 entry fee

Some of the attractions will be Suzuki unveiling its Stratosphere concept bike for the first time in New Zealand, Burt Munro's actual world's fastest Indian, Steve Robert's Plastic Fantastic, the Britten, the BSL 500cc GP bike, Ivan Mauger's speedway bike. There will be FMX demonstrations by some of New Zealand's top riders in the grounds outside the Telstra Centre and there will also be trials demonstrations.

The Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Ducati and Motomorini importers will have all their latest offerings on display.

This will be the best motorcycle show that New Zealand has seen.
All profits will be put back into motorcycling by MNZ.

Qkchk

11th January 2007, 14:27

Just like going into a candy shop.................... :drool:

Scouse

11th January 2007, 14:43

Just like going into a candy shop.................... :drool:Yea espescialy with Moto Morini being there

Scouse

12th January 2007, 04:49

bumperty bump

Scouse

12th January 2007, 14:14

This is a press relese for the Show

A CELEBRATION OF MOTORCYCLING
It’s time to celebrate motorcycling.

When Gottleib Daimler put two wheels and an engine together to create the first motorcycle in 1885, even he could not have imagined where his invention would take the world.

New Zealanders will celebrate Daimler's enduring legacy when motorcycles and bike activities take centre stage in Auckland in February.

“It has been a huge 12 months for motorcycling in this country,” said Motorcycling New Zealand (MNZ) CEO Paul Pavletich.

“This is just a continuation of that.”

MNZ is still basking in the glow of hosting two major international events -- a stand-alone motocross featuring world champions past and present, and the 31-nations International Six Days Enduro -- both events staged in Taupo in November.

“The Taupo Motorcycle Club did a fantastic job running the Oceania/International motocross,” Mr Pavletich added.

The sporting code has never before enjoyed such a high profile in this rugby-mad country and Mr Pavletich believes the show in February will keep the embers burning hot.

Billed as the Celebration of Motorcycling Show, this inaugural two-day event is expected to attract thousands of bike enthusiasts to the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre at Manukau City.

The show, on Saturday and Sunday, February 3 and 4, will feature activities by freestyle motocross and elite trials exponents, and displays of classic, post classic, vintage and modern machinery.

“We'll have a Britten motorcycle on display, a McIntosh, two hand-crafted Steve Roberts’ machines, as well as one of the BSL (Buckley Systems Limited) GP machines,” said Mr Pavletich, himself a former New Zealand road-racing champion.

“We've assembled a large number of machines in the one place. We will also have the world's fastest Indian to show people too.

“It's the first time we've had a show like this. It's going to be great,” Mr Pavletich said.

He said the four big Japanese manufacturers and popular Italian brand Ducati and an exotic Italian Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 would also have a high presence at the show, along with motorcycle accessory companies.

“Any funds generated by the show will go towards promoting future motorcycle events and add value to MNZ licenced events such as adding training.”

The weekend also doubles as the date for the annual Motorcycle Trader and News-sponsored motorcycling awards evening for MNZ, a black-tie affair where the nation's motorcycling champions are honoured and industry achievements are recognised.

paturoa

12th January 2007, 18:39

sheezzz I'm going to have to work hard for enough domestic credits....

this show
Pukekohe classic on the same weekend
Westpac ride the following weekend
Paeroa after that

Toaster

12th January 2007, 20:32

Just like going into a candy shop.................... :drool:

"Candy, Mongol like candy."

Grumpy Gnomb

13th January 2007, 18:58

sounds like a cool time and some nice bikes to look at

Yellow Streak

17th January 2007, 09:47

Yea espescialy with Moto Morini being there

Oh yeah! I'm partial to the new Morinis.:love: Wonder if I could take one for a blat??...:headbang:

buellbabe

17th January 2007, 10:55

About time we had a decent motorcycle show in Auckland!

Poos and double poos... I will be down the line tho... (on the bike of course!)

Blairos

17th January 2007, 15:31

Should be a good show by the looks of it - and its quite handy to my place too :woohoo:

idleidolidyll

17th January 2007, 15:51

Korea

17th January 2007, 15:56

Sounds worthy of a trip up the line to see the new line up of 2007 bikes.

Will there be salubriously lusty racing/umbrella girls like at KIMS06? :love:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=35530
Could be a deal-breaker for me...

gav

18th January 2007, 06:00

Is Hitcher away on holiday? Only because its on the front page, but its a Britten, not Brittan.....

Geordie

18th January 2007, 20:51

How do I get intouch with the organizers? might haul my monster over ???

Scouse

18th January 2007, 21:29

How do I get intouch with the organizers? might haul my monster over ???PM me your Phone number and I will pass it on to MNZ to contact you

PS is that a pic of your bike in you profile cos thats awsome

GSXRjohn

18th January 2007, 22:07

I think I will show my ugly face up for a good look around:rockon:

Scouse

19th January 2007, 15:45

Suzuki will be showing the Stratosphere off at the celebration of motorcycles for the first time in New Zealand.
Check out the link below

jaybee

20th January 2007, 20:25

the last time I went to a bike show at the Telstra Ctr there were patched gang members sitting at both ends of the inside 'arena'

Moms and Dads with kids were likely to never bother again; not a good image and not good for a relaxed atmosphere.

For the sake of continued bike shows I hope we don't see the same.

WTF was a good show, why feel intiminated by them they were the show !! mums and dads will be back to that show, they lads were very well mannered i even chatted with them

avgas

21st January 2007, 20:21

The new KAT!!!! im there!

Scouse

27th January 2007, 18:59

Bumperty bump this is next weekend folks

Blairos

27th January 2007, 19:34

Bumperty bump this is next weekend folks

What day you going Steve? I wil probably have to do Sunday, as I will be back from Invercargill with a moderate hangover on the morning of Sat 3rd...

Wired1

28th January 2007, 18:07

I wish it was on the mainland...

Ralph

28th January 2007, 18:55

Looks I might be heading up there for the show on Sat, if anyone else is keen
on going from Tauranga/BOP we might be able to meet up if your riding.

Scouse

28th January 2007, 21:48

What day you going Steve? I wil probably have to do Sunday, as I will be back from Invercargill with a moderate hangover on the morning of Sat 3rd...Ill be there both days as ill be helping out with the running of it

Dai

29th January 2007, 07:58

I wish it was on the mainland...

I thought that "Mainland" was a brand of cheese !!

Why would you have a bike show on a lump of cheese?

jaktaknz

29th January 2007, 17:58

Any info on the show start and end times as I am working the weekend but would not want to miss this!

Scouse

30th January 2007, 14:19

I think its 09:00 to 18:00 on both days

quackquack

30th January 2007, 14:46

The times are
10 - 8 Sat
9 - 5 Sun

Should be a great show looking forward to seeing the worlds fastest indian and all the new toys.

Loopy

30th January 2007, 22:37

Why oh why do they have to put 2 major motorcycling events on at the same time I dont know. Mind you I suppose for those of you's going you can attend the bike show one day and come to the racing at Pukekohe the next. I'll be at the events centre on the friday working on the Honda stand helping set up and getting all the bikes ready, but wont be there for the weekend as I will be camping at pukekohe for the classic racing and helping out there doing oil checks and stuff. its a tradition people, we go every year. Have fun lovelies. :yes: :sunny:

Edbear

2nd February 2007, 12:03

Going to the show tomorrow and thinking about taking the bike 'stead of the van, but not sure about parking and gear. Don't normally take the bike to shows, so where do I put all the riding gear while there? Be a bit heavy carting the gear around all day and the top-box won't fit it in.

What does everyone do? Have seen lots of bikes at shows, but the bikers I see don't seem to be carrying much apparel around with them.

Suggestions?

Scouse

2nd February 2007, 18:57

Hey all I have just got back from helping set up at the show an its a fuckin awsome display of bikes the new Gixer 1000 k7 is there as well as the new water cooled Bandit also the Ducati 1098S some fuckin fantstic machines to drool over

LXS

2nd February 2007, 20:06

mm sounds like a good show, will see you guys there

zeocen

2nd February 2007, 20:48

I was riding home today and thought I saw the Jim Beam ramp outside, I thought it was going to be just a little demo, but it seems like it should be a good show inside and out!

Can't wait!

granma2

3rd February 2007, 18:13

blackkatana

3rd February 2007, 19:19

Called in on the way home from work this arvo, nice bikes and well set up.Got to see the Indian, fantastic to see it after watching the DVD Thursday.
Get there if you can.:yes:

Scouse

3rd February 2007, 19:32

We went out to the show this morning and spent ages looking at all the bikes. The live bike shows where great and it was nice to see Aaron Slight there signing posters. Got one for us and one for the grandkids.
The fastest Indian was the highlight for me though. I couldnt believe how small it is. That man was a legend alright.
Granmayup its amazing to think about what Burt did with that bike it realy puts into perspective how special the guy realy was

Called in on the way home from work this arvo, nice bikes and well set up.Got to see the Indian, fantastic to see it after watching the DVD Thursday.
Get there if you can.:yes:thanks for the feed back It realy is the best stand alone bike show we have seen so far

Ixion

3rd February 2007, 19:34

Can I take it to bits? I can never see something like that without wanting to take it to bits .

Scouse

3rd February 2007, 19:37

What the indian...?

Ixion

3rd February 2007, 19:48

Yeah. Unless there's something else more interesting? I can bring my own tools.

Motu

3rd February 2007, 20:08

Did Burt use tools? I thought he built the bike with a flat bastard and a King Dick? Do it,I'd love to hold a conrod in my hands that was carved with a hacksaw and file out of a truck axle.

Ixion

3rd February 2007, 20:49

Thaz OK. I've GOT a flat bastard (several in fact) and a King Dick. (and none of these bastards have any idea wot we're talking about). Thats the difference between Burt and me. I wouldn't have the patience to shape it with a hacksaw, I'd use a gas axe. Old half shafts out of Morris 8s make good crankpins, too.Tried it. (OBVIOUSLY, cut down somehat!)

Scouse

3rd February 2007, 21:09

Well Ixion on you cant take it apart unfortunatly. Just come along and see this thing it realy is amazing that it could go so fast

Motu

3rd February 2007, 21:41

And sash weights make good valve guides too.I made the mufflers for my XLV750 from a Transit driveshaft.I'm not so amaised that Burt made the old bike go so fast - but that he did it with so little....so little tools and equipment,materials,so little knowledge and skills,just shear hard work and a goal.

LXS

4th February 2007, 00:09

was a good show indeed, well done zrxer & all the others that helped set show up.
good seeing fastest indian,Britten bike,turbo kawasaki 750?,really big goldwing,the bike insurance stall, the kawasaki stall,the bike gear importers/wholesalers,the silverwood art stall, the concept bike & the live shows outside; the guys dancing their bikes around concrete pipes & the guys doing ridiculous stunts midair.

Looking forward to another show soon.

Scouse

4th February 2007, 07:07

slowpoke

4th February 2007, 07:12

Poos and double poos...

Poos has got a twin brother??!! Gawd help us...........

slowpoke

4th February 2007, 07:20

Cheers thanks for that, the show is on all day today as well so if any of you want to see the best pure motocycle show that we have had in Auckland come along today

Hey zrxer, do they start up any of these unholy creations? It always strikes me as incredibly frustrating that you never get hear any of the machines at functions like this.

Not that I could hear 'em even if you did kick 'em in the guts, 'cos I'm stuck at work........

avgas

4th February 2007, 22:24

mmmmmm i like that suzuki

Edbear

5th February 2007, 06:47

[QUOTE=Ixion;922206]Thaz OK. I've GOT a flat bastard (several in fact) and a King Dick. (and none of these bastards have any idea wot we're talking about).QUOTE]

Some of us do...

Good show for sure! Hope MNZ are encouraged and put it on again! Hope, too, that next time more dealers will be encouraged to contribute.

Second time I've seen Burt's Indian and agree I still find it hard to believe just how tiny it is!:niceone:

Had a brief chat to Aaron Slight and our very own BD!

The Stratosphere was very interesting, one had to stop and look and look again to take in all the clever little bits. Was smaller than I expected, too. I think I'd want one!

Good line up of classics along with all of us older bikers reliving their youth while examining them. Shame Classic_Z couldn't get his Z1300 there this time as it was one of the bikes missing in the line-up. Maybe next time, Tim?

The visitor's bikes parked outside were as interesting as the one's inside, too. Some extreme stunt/sports creations including a very tasty R1 based streetfighter! :gob: Sorry didn't get a pic!

Great to see the demographic covered from young kids and teens both girls and boys to really old folk!:shutup: Shows the interest in bikes is as healthy as ever and bodes well for the future!

Kudos MNZ!:2thumbsup

White trash

5th February 2007, 07:50

Good show all in all. Nice displays, tonnes of old (and new) bikes to drool over and really good demonstrations by the offroad boys.

Really looking forward to the next one.

Riff Raff

5th February 2007, 08:04

I really enjoyed this show and reckon it has the potential to be a pretty big event in the years to come. Great location too with plenty of room inside for displays, and outside for demos. Perhaps next year there can be a stunt riding display???

Couldn't believe how tiny Burt Munro's bike is - how did it not fall to pieces at the speeds he was doing?

And that Stratosphere.... looks pretty wicked in the flesh. They just need to get someone with an eye for colour to do the seat. Orangey-tan on silver is NOT a winning combination!

BigB

5th February 2007, 09:15

yeah the show was worth it and can only hope it gets bigger and better. Was surprised at the lack of riding accessories on display, maybe next year.

MVnut

5th February 2007, 21:27

but who thought it was a good idea to be the same weekend as the Classics doh!!!:nono:

idleidolidyll

6th February 2007, 07:30

Enjoyed the show, well done guys.

It was a great start and I hope it gets better and better.

A bit disappointing not to see KTM, Aprilia, Guzzi, Triumph etc. I hope they paid attention to the professional job you guys did and sign on next year.

The Trials and FMX were great too: more of that next time please, maybe a pit bike race track??

Scouse

6th February 2007, 07:56

RiderInBlack

6th February 2007, 08:09

A bit disappointing not to see KTM, Aprilia, Guzzi, Triumph etc. I hope they paid attention to the professional job you guys did and sign on next year.

The Trials and FMX were great too: more of that next time please, maybe a pit bike race track??Yer, was disappointed by the lack of Manufactures there. Good Start but More please. Bigger and better. Let's have a real bike show.
Missed the dam Trails demo, bugger it all.

Went to the Classic Bike Racing @ Puke too. Great to see the Britten running and the Rotary Norton 588cc "The White Charger" (shit could that bike go). By the far the best out of the two IMHO.
Now if they combined the 2 with the display in the Centre Fields of Puke, that would be totally awesome:Punk:

Blairos

6th February 2007, 08:23

Thanks Mike I got to go for a decent ride on the red Moto Morini Corsaro on Sunday what an awsome machine

Better than your Triple Steve?? Didnt think that would be possible!:shit: :lol:

terbang

6th February 2007, 09:19

Good show that could only get better. I want them all..!

idleidolidyll

6th February 2007, 17:41

Thanks Mike I got to go for a decent ride on the red Moto Morini Corsaro on Sunday what an awsome machine

I heard it was fun; apparently Pav couldn't keep the front wheel on the road in 3 gears (but then he always was a pretty good show off with the wheel aimed at god)

I quite liked the yellow/black look but since I've just bought the KTM, a Morini will have a while to wait before it sees the inside of my garage.

Sue probably expects me to get a job or summit too!!?

robertydog

7th February 2007, 16:22

I thought there were really nice biles. New and old. Be nice to see it get a whole lot bigger as im sure it can.

oldguy

7th February 2007, 22:53

Maha

8th February 2007, 19:39

Was a real nice show, some of the old Honda's and Yamaha's brought back memory's of my first bikes.

check link for pics.

http://www.filmloop.com/cgi-bin/bv/bv.py?ticket=3LFgwt73-WfgIoMY/A4Xd-0ILnYyrs-H&flash=1&extAds=1&px=FL2

Cool pics John......even spotted Mr Slight in one of them, wish i could have made it but was at Ruakaka beach doing what ever the hell you do when you are doing nothing.........that Suzuki Stratothing is Fugly huh?

oldguy

8th February 2007, 23:06

Cool pics John......even spotted Mr Slight in one of them, wish i could have made it but was at Ruakaka beach doing what ever the hell you do when you are doing nothing.........that Suzuki Stratothing is Fugly huh?

Saw Graham Crosby lurking in the back gound as well, hadn't seen or head of him in years, last time I saw him he had the bike shop up in GreyLynn what is now Red Baron Motorcycles

Scouse

24th February 2007, 20:03

Just to say thanks to all KB's that came allong and suported this event we are planing a MNZ track day at Puke soon so stay tuned there will bew a few of NZ's top race rider's at this event to offer advise on setup and also show the best lines around the track I will tell more like who when we post the event proper in a few weeks time

Cheers
Steve