Old Bike Australasia

Ten years ago I joined many other enthusiasts at Kirkconnell, near Bathurst NSW, to celebrate one hundred years since the staging of Australia’s first motorcycle Grand Prix on 5th October 1914 (see feature by Peter Shannon OBA 47). It was a marvellou

I’m a very relaxed person. I fall asleep very easily, nearly every night. Unfortunately, I once fell asleep while riding my motorcycle. It was the middle of a warm day, three days into a long trip on a slow bike, an early Honda XL, from Sydney to Pro

In discussion after a recent meeting of the Taree and District Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Club I became aware that a new member, Ken Hopkins, had a Japanese Harley Davidson, a Rikuo Type 97 which he is rebuilding. I was aware previously that thes

EDITOR Jim Scaysbrook OAM Email: scaysbrook34@bigpond.com Tel: (02) 9672 6899 (bh) Mbl: 0411 443 444 PO Box 95, Kellyville NSW 2155 CONTRIBUTORS Alan Cathcart, Gaven Dall’Osto, Michael Esdaile, Ian Milton, Russ Murray, Peter Smith, Pete Weatherby. PH

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JANUARY 6 Gracefield, Wellington, Suzuki TR500. JANUARY 12-13 Ruapuna Park, Christchurch, Rickman Suzuki 750 MARCH 10-11 Daytona, Yamaha TZ750A MARCH 31 Bathurst, Len Perry Suzuki TR750 APRIL 28 Lakeside, Queensland, Hazell & Moore Suzuki TR750 MAY 1

By Grant Roff Published by Hardie Grant Explore 198 pages Flexibound RRP: AUD$45 NZD$50 ISBN 978-1-741-17736-7 According to the introduction, this is not a book about hard-core, bare-bones touring to far flung destinations where food is considered a

Italianiron Classics, based in Tucson, Arizona USA are purveyors of classic Ducati parts and accessories. Owner Scot Wilson shares his experience with the Australian made Hand Held Dyno® Ignitions. “We keep an eye out for innovative products to offer

CLUB SECRETARIES: Because of our lead time for printing, please ensure your listing is received at least four months prior to the event. Email your event details to… scaysbrook34@bigpond.com 9-11 August, 2024 – One Raceway, Goulburn, NSW Conducted by

Not your average flat twin High pipe hottie Feet up with civility Old Bike Australasia No.117 available on newsstands from 19th September, 2024 www.oldbikemag.com.au■