Motorcycles Unleashed: a century of competition bikes

**GSVR** · 25th September 2008, 12:04

TeManawa - Science Centre and Museum.

Motorcycles Unleashed: a century of competition bikes.

Starts 8th November.

http://www.temanawa.co.nz/exhibition...ion-bikes.html

**Horse** · 25th September 2008, 12:42

Looks interesting.

Personally I don't give much of a flying whotsit about m/c racing, but I still think this exhibit would be worth a visit, might pop along and have a nosy over the summer.

**86GSXR** · 25th September 2008, 12:55

I'll check this out. There was some talk of using one of my Gixxers in the exhibition, but nothing came of it. Not that I mind that at all really.

**Meanie** · 25th September 2008, 13:01

Originally Posted by Horse

Looks interesting.

Personally I don't give much of a flying whotsit about m/c racing, but I still think this exhibit would be worth a visit, might pop along and have a nosy over the summer.

I feel the same way having never follwed motor cycle racing however i am starting to show a little interest after hearing all the guys talking

**Bonez** · 25th September 2008, 16:17

Should be worth a gander. Should be all manner of motorcycles on display.

**MVnut** · 25th September 2008, 16:30

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

I'll check this out. There was some talk of using one of my Gixxers in the exhibition, but nothing came of it. Not that I mind that at all really.

there are some amazing old racers about, I have an H2A with 169 race wins and over 1000 drag wins, surely one of the winningest bikes ever, it won't be there tho cos no-one asked. Hope the show is a success tho, will go for a look for sure.

**Bren** · 25th September 2008, 17:22

okay...where is that museum then?

**Horse** · 25th September 2008, 17:30

Originally Posted by The Redneck

okay...where is that museum then?

From their website:

326 Main St.
Palmerston North 4410

They're on Main St between the PNCC building and the Globe Theatre, opposite and just down the road from Harvey Norman.

**Bren** · 25th September 2008, 17:36

well must take the wife up to check it out once we are settled...she loves museums

**cowboyz** · 25th September 2008, 18:05

sounds like its worth a look. cheers for the heads up on it.

**oscarnz** · 26th September 2008, 10:39

The chick that is organising this is the one that was Paulys pillion for the Helicopter ride.
Also my X is currently building a motorbike simulator for them for the exhibition.

Definately worth a look

**mowgli** · 30th September 2008, 07:44

At the moment they're still sorting the details but when this opens I'll definitely be down for a look... or two.

Originally Posted by PNCC

As most of you may now be aware, Te Manawa is in the process of mounting an exciting new exhibition called Motorcycles Unleashed! A Century of Competition Bikes. It promises to be "a wild ride through New Zealand's two wheeled motor sport history". There will be 50 classic bikes on show illustrating the evolution of the key competition disciplines in NZ along with over 20 "really cool" rare and unique bikes that showcase kiwi bike building innovation, victory moments and the art of motorcycle design. There will be a range of public programmes and events supporting the exhibition.

Does anyone here know when it's supposed to open?