Results 1 to 14 of 14

Thread: Chch Motorcycle Museum: Visit before it closes.

  1. #1
    Join Date
    14th August 2007 - 19:24
    Bike
    2011 Thunderbird
    Location
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    Posts
    169

    Chch Motorcycle Museum: Visit before it closes.

    My local branch of the Triumph Owners Motor Cycle Club was invited to the motorcycle museum at 216 Lichfield Street, Christchurch last Friday night. The museum will finally close in 2 weeks time so get in while you can. Never have I seen so many bikes with no mileage on them and many still in their crates. Check out my review here at http://tomcc.co.nz/canterbury.htm
    Cheers Corky
    Christchurch, New Zealand

  2. #2
    Join Date
    17th June 2008 - 22:48
    Bike
    Yamaha Scorpio!
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    221
    There's a motorbike museum in the middle of town? Never knew about it...

  3. #3
    Join Date
    2nd February 2007 - 19:01
    Bike
    2003,Kawasaki ZX-9R
    Location
    auckland
    Posts
    1,062
    Well thats sad news , never knew it existed until now.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    25th June 2007 - 21:21
    Bike
    S1000RR
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    6,988
    Will check out tomorrow.


    If you can make it on Kiwibiker you can make it anywhere.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    14th August 2007 - 19:24
    Bike
    2011 Thunderbird
    Location
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    Posts
    169
    Quote Originally Posted by howdamnhard View Post
    Well thats sad news , never knew it existed until now.
    He is between Barbadoes and Fitzgerald Ave on the RHS. He has had a bit of trouble with the Red Tape etc to get this gem fully operational from what I understand. I don't have Johns phone number but he is there most days from mid morning including Saturdys.

    Bloody Shame that the beaurocrats never got behind him as this is a great museum.
    Cheers Corky
    Christchurch, New Zealand

  6. #6
    Join Date
    1st February 2004 - 11:00
    Bike
    several
    Location
    out west
    Posts
    9,589
    Quote Originally Posted by RentaTriumph View Post
    He is between Barbadoes and Fitzgerald Ave on the RHS. He has had a bit of trouble with the Red Tape etc to get this gem fully operational from what I understand. I don't have Johns phone number but he is there most days from mid morning including Saturdys.
    so you dont think he will mind if we just turn up then? cos if i cant sorce a phone number then Im going door knocking.
    If theres a few interested p/m me and Ill try to arange a KB walk through... if the owners happy with that.
    cheers DD
    (Definately Dodgy)



  7. #7
    Join Date
    14th July 2006 - 21:39
    Bike
    2015, Ducati Streetfighter
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    9,081
    Blog Entries
    8
    What the.... when did this open?

    Man no wonder it's closing - no one knows about it - I'd be keen on a walk through.

    I don't remember one poster in any local bike shops.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    1st February 2004 - 11:00
    Bike
    several
    Location
    out west
    Posts
    9,589
    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    What the.... when did this open?

    Man no wonder it's closing - no one knows about it - I'd be keen on a walk through.

    I don't remember one poster in any local bike shops.
    I'd say its not actually open as in its a private colection, invite only kinda like Bill Richardsons rare truck collection.
    Im on the case and will let ya all know if we can get a viewing.

    anyone know were the large colection is out Rangeora way?
    cheers DD
    (Definately Dodgy)



  9. #9
    Join Date
    6th February 2008 - 10:35
    Bike
    '03 FXD
    Location
    Dark Side of the Moon.
    Posts
    1,818
    How long has it been in existance?
    I lived in Chchur for x years and never heard of it.
    While you are at it make sure you visit my favourite shop Fazzaz.
    Never too old to Rock n Roll.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
    I've got miserly tourettes and I don't give a fuck.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    9th January 2009 - 19:23
    Bike
    .
    Location
    .
    Posts
    713
    There's also a nice, small and private collection of very early Harleys at a nice chap's on Barrington, and some cool custom bikes at a mate's just south of Rolleston. Won't give any clues in case scumbags are reading. Just emphasises that there are some bloody nice examples of just about everything out there in NZ garages (sadly, mine's not one of them).

  11. #11
    Join Date
    14th August 2006 - 23:08
    Bike
    1993 Honda CB 1000
    Location
    Alexandra
    Posts
    29
    Quote Originally Posted by RentaTriumph View Post
    My local branch of the Triumph Owners Motor Cycle Club was invited to the motorcycle museum at 216 Lichfield Street, Christchurch last Friday night. The museum will finally close in 2 weeks time so get in while you can. Never have I seen so many bikes with no mileage on them and many still in their crates. Check out my review here at http://tomcc.co.nz/canterbury.htm
    Damn didn't know this existed. Just looked at your review, it looks like a place worth visiting
    Taking one day at a time

  12. #12
    Join Date
    25th June 2007 - 21:21
    Bike
    S1000RR
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    6,988
    Is it closed already? Whats the opening hour? Visited a few days back and the door was locked.

    I'm sure it was the right place...


    If you can make it on Kiwibiker you can make it anywhere.

  13. #13
    Join Date
    1st February 2004 - 11:00
    Bike
    several
    Location
    out west
    Posts
    9,589
    bugger people... went there today and meet the owner not quite what you would expect, he was busy so never got in the doors, he also said the truck was on its way this arvo to start moving bikes etc... left it to late I think.
    cheers DD
    (Definately Dodgy)



  14. #14
    Join Date
    19th February 2006 - 17:11
    Bike
    My wings a pencil
    Location
    S43° 31.3781', E172° 34.9
    Posts
    1,065
    just when I thought I would have to start exam study.... this is great!

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •