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When men were men and I was just a boy! A beatnik goatee beard and a pair of bathers like underdaks is all you needed to attract the birdswho all seem to like riding motorbikes in bikinis and without any footwear. I hope those exhausts arent as hot as the groovy guys!
Eastern Creek
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Eastern Creek
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Triumph Cub
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BSA
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The Suzuki type XR14/RG500 debuted in the 1974 French Grand Prix at Clermont Ferrand. At that time it was not yet fully fleshed out, so development work continued during the following winter break. The most striking feature of the XR14 is the so-called "square four"-engine, basically consisting of two in-line twins coupled together, which was employed for the first time on this bike. With its 498cc capacity, 6-gear transmission and a full weight of 160kg, the XR14 had a power output of 101hp @ 11,200rpm and reached a maximum speed of 284kph. When Barry Sheene won the race in 1975 at Assen, he did so on the Suzuki XR14, which was the first 500cc GP victory for Barry Sheene as well as for Suzuki.
Kawasaki Samurai
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250cc 2-Stroke, Twin Cylinder Rotary Disc Valve induction 5-Speed, Return Shift Maximum Horsepower: 31 HP @8,000 rpm
This was a 250 with a difference, it had two rotary disc valves, produced 31 BHP and had a claimed top speed of 103 MPH. When first produced in 1967 this was more than enough to keep up with most 500/650 four-stroke twins and the light 319 pounds weight ensured quick acceleration times. The two-stroke oil was delivered to the cylinders by a system, which Kawasaki called 'SUPERLUBE'. This 247cc two stroke was to become a best seller in the USA and helped Kawasaki establish themselves as a maker of high performance motorcycles. It was followed in 1968 by a 350 version, the A7 350 AVENGER.
Kawasaki Samurai
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1967-68 A1
1967-68 A1SS
All models were also produced in a street scrambler version with upswept pipes.
1969 A1
1969 A1SS
Kawasaki Samurai
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1970 A1A
1970 A1SSA
1971 A1B
1971 A1BSS
Kawasaki Samurai
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This was the racing version of the road bike and produced 43 BHP. Carburetor size was 26mm, compression up to 8:1 giving it a top speed of over 125 mph. In 1967 Kawasaki introduced the A1R. When Yamaha brought out its new twins the A1R needed an serious upgrade to become competitive. In 1969 Kawasaki introduced the A1RA at Daytona with a very impressive works team including Dave Simmons, Cal Rayborn, Art Baumann, Walt Fulton and Dick Hammer. The A1RA featured an upgraded frame (a predecessor to the H1R), a dry clutch and revised carbs (30mm sand cast Mikunis) and expansion chambers. The A1R rear wheel was retained, the front upgraded to either a Ceriani or Fontana, later in the year using the H1R drum.
Kawasaki Samurai
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Some Japan facts; -in the 1920's, Japan was Harley-Davidson's #2 export customer, after Australia. -Soichiro Honda copied their system of dealer support for the motorcycles they sold. -postwar, the Americans established motorcycle racing (with legal betting) in Japan, to encourage industry, and raise money for local gov't, the Japanese Red Cross, and m/c manufacturers. In 1950, six companies - Meguro, Rikuo, Cabton, Abe, Asahi, and Showa split 4.6 million yen in subsidies. A single US-sponsored race in 1950 netted over 1million yen, and each race was attended by 30,000 to 95,000 people.
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National 750 Four 40th Anniversary Rally Proudly presented by the Honda CB 750 SOHC Club Inc. 8th to 11th May, 2009 Gatton Showgrounds, Queensland
Pre-book online at hondafourrally@optusnet.com.au $25 per person includes camping, live bands, concourse, entertainment etc. gate prize Honda CB750 Supersports
Top Rally
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John Smalls GT750M Suzuki doing the Nullarbor Crossing from West to East in 1976 before the road was sealed. The bike ended up looking worse for wear soon after this pic was taken when he hit a pothole and dropped it.
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