Classic Japanese Motorcycle Show - Christchurch (16-17 Oct 2010)

[SMOKEU]

There will be a Bridgestone 350 GTR in the show. It's not a tyre.

I've never even heard of such a contraption!

[toycollector10]

I've never even heard of such a contraption!

The tyre manufacturer went into motorcycle production in the mid to late 1960's. They were such good bikes that they were costing the big Japanese four in sales. The big four then colluded and put it to Bridgestone that they should get out of "our business", or we won't be buying your tyres anymore.

Amen to the Bridgestone bike industry. What could have been?

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/mo...-streaker.aspx

[A_Mans_Ruin]

Sounds like the show might broaden a few horizons for some hehehe...

[HenryDorsetCase]

Totally there for this.
sounds like you've been brainwashed by a giggly teenager!!

well I am a giggly teenager

at heart.

[scumdog]

I've never even heard of such a contraption!

Quite a few were sold in the USA - a lot as off-roaders

[Kickaha]

I've never even heard of such a contraption!

That's because you're an uneducated peasant

[toycollector10]

Here's a link to the CJMG website. There are lots of photos of the 2009 show in the Gallery/Archives link.

If you're a fan of early Japanese bikes you'll probably enjoy the site.

http://cjmg.org.nz/

[SMOKEU]

That's because you're an uneducated peasant

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

[Quickrik]

Here's a link to the CJMG website. There are lots of photos of the 2009 show in the Gallery/Archives link.

If you're a fan of early Japanese bikes you'll probably enjoy the site.

http://cjmg.org.nz/

This looks really good!

I wish they had some stuff from the 80's is there a Post-CJMG?

[toycollector10]

There are approximately 90 bikes this year, including a few barn finds. And a new prize category in the 0-125cc class.

[toycollector10]

Yeah, this is the spirit of the two stroke era.....

[toycollector10]

The show is on this weekend. October the 16th and 17th. Some of the bikes in this show are over 40 years old. If your knowledge of the early Jappers is a bit thin, get down to the show.

Then you will probably be able to contribute to any conversation you might get involved in regarding the history of the UJM, two-strokes or ultimately, the lineage of your 2010 sport bike or cruiser.

At the very least, come and have a look at some of the bikes that had a serious impact on the British, European and American bike industries.

[The Lone Rider]

I look forward to this tomorrow. It should be great.

[Romeo]

Shit! That came around quick. I'll see you there TC - another hectic weekend for you I bet!

[toycollector10]

I look forward to this tomorrow. It should be great.

The CJMG had some great feedback during and after the 2009 show. So if you're on a social ride on Saturday or Sunday, why not finish off at the Papanui Club and have a look at some old Japanese metal.

It's a great way to spend an hour or two, catch up with old friends coming through the door and if you're like me, talk about the old Jappers you owned, wanted to own, borrowed then dropped or generally lusted after.