Classic Japanese Motorcycle Show, Christchurch, 22 March

**toycollector10** · 20th January 2015, 10:10

Woolston Club, 43 Hargood Street. Sunday March 22nd 09.00 AM to 04.00 PM. The bar will be open and light food available.

**The Prez** · 23rd January 2015, 09:17

I went to the show last time and it was brilliant. Lots of immaculate bikes from the 70s and was able to have a pint afterwards.

**Banditbandit** · 23rd January 2015, 10:55

Originally Posted by The Prez

I went to the show last time and it was brilliant. Lots of immaculate bikes from the 70s and was able to have a pint afterwards.

Some of us struggle to see Jappers from the 70s as Classic Bikes ... to us older ones they were contemporary ... and new

Shit, then I realise that a Japper built in 1979 would be 36 years old this year .. or a bike built in 1970 would be 45 years old ... FUCK !!!)

**Tazz** · 23rd January 2015, 11:15

Oooo, nice. Used to be my closest bar/gym. Bit of a shit combination that

Will endeavour to line it up with a trip down.

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

Some of us struggle to see Jappers from the 70s as Classic Bikes ... to us older ones they were contemporary ... and new

Shit, then I realise that a Japper built in 1979 would be 36 years old this year .. or a bike built in 1970 would be 45 years old ... FUCK !!!)

Shit you probably remember when they used to chisel the wheels out of bedrock

All that means is you're getting on man! You must enjoy everyday you retain control of your bladder and bowels from here on in

**HenryDorsetCase** · 23rd January 2015, 11:23

ooooh cool. this is always worth a look and this location is better for me rather than schlepping across town.

Make sure there is a few for sale eh? I will be cashed up by then and looking.....

**nudemetalz** · 23rd January 2015, 12:03

There's hope for my '64 YG-1 restoration yet...

**rastuscat** · 23rd January 2015, 12:32

Thanks for the OP.

One of my mates has recently bougfht back the first bike he ever had, and he's now 59. It's a 70's Japper of some type. It's in good nick. I'll see if he knows about the show, and I'll be going myself.

Thanks again.

**Banditbandit** · 23rd January 2015, 15:19

Originally Posted by Tazz

Shit you probably remember when they used to chisel the wheels out of bedrock

All that means is you're getting on man! You must enjoy everyday you retain control of your bladder and bowels from here on in

You're allowed to give me shit when you can BEAT ME ON THE ROAD .. long distance .. (Then I might admit that I'm getting old ... ) and the last bike I saw go past me was an R1 ...

**jim.cox** · 23rd January 2015, 16:29

Originally Posted by Tazz

All that means is you're getting on man! You must enjoy everyday you retain control of your bladder and bowels from here on in

Yup, the modern safety nazi attitude sure gives me the shits and traffic pisses me off :nevermind: :carryon:

**Trade_nancy** · 23rd January 2015, 17:25

Good to see you in the local loop "Toy Collector"....have traded info on SOHC forum with you on occasion. ("Nancy" CB750 K2 - since departed).

**Tazz** · 24th January 2015, 16:18

Originally Posted by Banditbandit

You're allowed to give me shit when you can BEAT ME ON THE ROAD .. long distance .. (Then I might admit that I'm getting old ... ) and the last bike I saw go past me was an R1 ...

I have to stop for gas every bloody 250kms so you've got me there easily

**Tazz** · 24th January 2015, 16:21

Originally Posted by jim.cox

Yup, the modern safety nazi attitude sure gives me the shits and traffic pisses me off :nevermind: :carryon:

**HenryDorsetCase** · 24th January 2015, 16:30

I bet you old buggers are still wearing onions on your belts, right?

**toycollector10** · 26th January 2015, 17:04

We don't just restore these old bikes to show them, we get them out on the road and wring their necks on a regular basis. Pictured at the Tai Tapu pub after a quick run down from Akaroa. It was great to be in a group of classic Kawasaki Z1, Z1A, H1 and H2's together on the move.