Mods and Rockers Run 22.8.09

**RentaTriumph** · 29th July 2009, 21:40

Mods vs Rockers run being organised by Street and Sport. Open to all 1960's British bikes and modern retro Triumphs such as Bonnevilles and Thruxtons. Leaving Street and Sport and heading to New Brighton Pier via Sumner. For more information check out http://www.streetandsport.co.nz/winter_rumble.html

**Eurodave** · 3rd August 2009, 17:03

Sounds like a hoot
Ill be there!

I did the register/prepay thing this arvo

As I work saturdays Ive even taken a days leave

Whos with me?

**SDU** · 4th August 2009, 19:11

probably see you there then

**Paul in NZ** · 11th August 2009, 19:23

Oil be dare.....

Riding down on the 1970 TR6C... Hmm - better change the oil n put the orange tank on (party frock)...

**dangerous** · 11th August 2009, 19:36

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Oil be dare.....

Riding down on the 1970 TR6C... Hmm - better change the oil n put the orange tank on (party frock)...

AHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh... this I got see, were can I get me a bike

**SDU** · 12th August 2009, 12:52

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Oil be dare.....

Riding down on the 1970 TR6C... Hmm - better change the oil n put the orange tank on (party frock)...

Riding in a frock!

think I'll be on the sidelines for this one, unless someone wants to lend me a old bike

**Paul in NZ** · 15th August 2009, 17:10

Right - all service, oils n filters changed, sparkplugs glared at, tappets reset to rattle and timing checked.

I've got a pile of Triumph munt really so I've 'rockerised' the C as much as I can. I was going to put flat bars on but the TR6 C clamps are solid mounted behind the steering damper (normal is rubber mounted forward of that) and the bar clouts the tank (drat) so I put some lower narrower ones on and then chucked on the orange / white tank I resprayed last year with me $100 compressor. (note - needs more orange area and less white)

For the rivet counters.... Its a 68 Tiger tank (that model only not the same as UK tank) 3.5 gal US spec with the parcel grid and while they aint worth as much as the slimline (2.5 gal) it normally wears the extra gallon makes it a fab touring tank and the width cuts down engine noise...

As long as I've fixed all the leaks (in the tank) this time - we are ready to rock n roll...

**Eurodave** · 15th August 2009, 17:36

NICE bike M8,
Im just about to drag the old Guzzi, a '75 850-T that now looks more like a '74 750-S, out of the shed , remove the topbox,fit Laverda adj bars & a bar end mirror,give her a bit of a polish up & we'll see ya there !

**Paul in NZ** · 15th August 2009, 17:52

Excellent Dave - see ya there...

**dangerous** · 15th August 2009, 19:20

HAHA... hey Paul, want a pilion? Ill put a skirt on for ya and have a shave...

**Paul in NZ** · 15th August 2009, 19:57

Originally Posted by dangerous

HAHA... hey Paul, want a pilion? Ill put a skirt on for ya and have a shave...

Erk! Hey - I'm trying to be a rocker mate, not a blimmin Mod....

**shrub** · 20th August 2009, 09:10

It's going to be a good thing and the pubs have laid on extra staff and filled the beer kegs in anticipation of a bar filled with thirsty bikers and they've even got in extra shandy for the mods.

**Retroqueen** · 20th August 2009, 16:34

Oh Oh Oh I am so looking forward to this!!!
couldn't get my bike up and running in the end

but more than happy to be a "helper" and watch the proceedings

I'll just hide the XJ out of view when required.........

The Honda is not far off now any way. So I'll be able to ride her once Wednesday night rides start.

Travel safe all those making their way down/up to Christchurch for this event.
C you there!!

**Paul in NZ** · 20th August 2009, 21:03

Well - I'm kinda packed but I'm shagged from work so I'll just get up early and finish everything after brekkie... Don't need to leave here til 8:30 or so ... should be sweet - see you saturday...

Hmm - weathers looking good - I think I will don the retro gear as well... 1970 MOT type boots, jeans (armoured), leather jacket and open face helmet...