Japanese Classic Owners Group - Photos

**Romeo** · 25th August 2007, 22:19

These are the photos from the JCOG (Japanese Classic Owners Group - Christchurch) 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.

A few of the JCOG bikes, and my '73 Mitsubishi Colt in the background

Some *random* guy (not me) looking at the Kawasaki 350 tripple, dream sucker!

Group shot of JCOG riders, missing a few. Meh.

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Here's a video of the guys peeling out, it's not terribly interesting but someone may enjoy it.

**Drum** · 25th August 2007, 22:22

That's all class. Thanks for the pics.

**ajturbo** · 25th August 2007, 22:51

sooo, my 82 turbo is out????

**toycollector10** · 25th August 2007, 23:02

Originally Posted by ajturbo

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** · 25th August 2007, 23:04

very nice pics...enjoyed seeing them

**Rhino** · 25th August 2007, 23:04

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.

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** · 26th August 2007, 00:37

RZ350

**slowpoke** · 26th August 2007, 00:47

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:Me** · 26th August 2007, 00:55

Great pics!!!!

**shafty** · 26th August 2007, 01:33

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!