Japanese Classic Owners Group - Photos

[Romeo]

These are the photos from the JCOG (<i>Japanese Classic Owners Group - Christchurch</i>) run for August. A quick blat out to the Greta Valley then to the Waikari pub for lunch and a brew.

If you've got a pre-1980 Japanese bike (or classic ;P) and you're interested in joining us, keep an eye on the KiwiBiker calendar for our September run - probably the Fourth Sunday.


<center><a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run1.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run1.jpg" alt="*MINT* Kawasaki 350 triple"></a> <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run10.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run10.jpg" alt="A few of the JCOG bikes, and my '73 Mitsubishi Colt in the background"></a> <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run14.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run14.jpg" alt="The JCOG bikes outside the Waikari Pub"></a> <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run12.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run12.jpg" alt="Suzuki RE-5"></a>
<a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run9.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run9.jpg" alt="Yamaha RZ 350"></a> <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run5.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run5.jpg" alt="Some *random* guy (not me) looking at the Kawasaki 350 tripple, dream sucker!"></a> <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run13.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run13.jpg" alt="Suzuki Katana 750"></a> <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run2.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run2.jpg" alt="Group shot of JCOG riders, missing a few. Meh."></a>
<a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run11.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run11.jpg" alt="ToyCollector10's '69 CB750 K0"></a> <a href="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/run4.jpg"><img src="http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/RomeoEskobar/JCOG/25-8-07/th_run4.jpg" alt="Kawasaki 350 triple - The Thinker"></a>
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[Drum]

That's all class. Thanks for the pics.

[ajturbo]

sooo, my 82 turbo is out????

[toycollector10]

sooo, my 82 turbo is out???? You're more than welcome, it's entirely up to you whether or not you can justify ferry trip and 5 hour ride down though ;P.

[Bren]

very nice pics...enjoyed seeing them

[Rhino]

A few of the bikes shown bring back memories from living and riding in the Christchurch area (rode there from 1968 to 1995.)

I had an S2 Kawasaki for a while (went well but drank gas like there was no tomorrow.) Looks like a Yamah R5 in there too (I had a DS7 and and R5, nice bikes.)

The "Blue Tank" Mach 1 Kawasaki bring back memories of punting a mates one around the old Ruapuna track about 1973-74. I got three laps and just ran out of brakes. :eek:

The CB750 looks very nice. It was a toss up between one of those and a Yamaha TX650 at the time. Bought the Yamaha and learnt to love the handling (?)

I would really love to find a Yamaha YDS3 to restore, so if anybody knows of one for sale, please pm me.

[gijoe1313]

RZ350 :drool: :drool: :drool:

[slowpoke]

Bloody hell, you blokes set some high standards....my 7 year old bike doesn't look as well preserved as that lot! Very tasty, thanks for the pics.

[MyGSXF]

Great pics!!!! :2thumbsup

[shafty]

Thanks for sharing Guys and congrats on the awesome examples shown!
As a former Waterbus and CB750 owner, as well as 500/4 and 750/4 Super Sport, the pics brought a big smile to the dial!

I'm pretty sure I spotted the blue 500/4 (or is it a 550/4?) in commuting traffic while cutting thru Christchurch on the dash South on the Southern Cross. It made my day!!

My hats off to you Guys!

:niceone:

[laRIKin]

We seen you guys heading home, a good turn out and not a trailer in site. :devil2: :Pokey:
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[Boob Johnson]

Great stuff :love:

[nudemetalz]

Nice machines and great pics !!

I s'pose Uma - my 1963 YG-1 qualfies ? ;)


Good luck in trying to find a YDS, Rhino :)
I'd love one too !!

[classic zed]

Nice looking group of bikes:clap:

I must get around to doing the South Island sometime

[Max Headroom]

I must get around to doing the South Island sometime

That's my intention too. Wife & I have talked for years about doing the SI on the bikes.

That trip currently seems further away than ever.....

[toycollector10]

Thanks for the repost Axe, that was a good day out mate!

[Dodgyiti]

That's my intention too. Wife & I have talked for years about doing the SI on the bikes.

That trip currently seems further away than ever.....

How's next labour weekend sound then?
Come on......:eek: