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Mike..it was suzuki that stole mz's technology. Iwould ride a harley if i could handle fingerless gloves,drank jack,didn't like to wave to other riders, liked jewellery,johnny reb boots,all black clothing,studs,heavy bikes,little ground clearance,head scarves,the american way and all my friends looking like clones.

Winter...its bloody 26 deg c. and its 10-31 pm.

''now where that box of magnetos'' [oh they were a good carby....

''WELCOME'' aboard cnunn,to this strange world of guzzisti,enjoy the journey.

well said..

stunts are easy on three wheels,but atrick would be to stay with the solos on a good ride.[ been there done that ] they're good for carrying lots of gear,like a trike or trailer. but they're not the go for me. and still have the crook shoulder and neck problem to remmember my times on three wheels . ciao gazza.

a colonial past,never forgoten!

i gotta see this movie. an incredible story, a man and a motorcycle together for 57 years.not to mention all his other achievments with other m/cycles. ciao gazza.

thanks rob.i now know the truth.and i have the book to read..Burt Munro.legend of speed. now in all its naked glory.

go for the tallons.they bight well morris.and there sharp! but they won't get over 8000 k. just my

go for the tallons.they bight well morris.and there sharp! but they won't get over 8000 k. just my

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i'll drink to that

and just keep in mind mike our position in this world,our isolation in the past.. thats why us colonials [nz] included,are the most inventive people in the world in modern times. ie john britten.

just think of it as extreme classic racing..the es2 had belt drive primary drive,it worked ..it was great racing that attracted good crowds,it was exciteing, and i loved it without a worry of detail..

yes mike ,255 kph speed set at lake gairdner salt flats in 2002. and was in the uk this year for the goodwood festival of speed. it was reaching quoted speeds of 210-220 on back straight of symmons on the weekend.it won the 1920-45 championship. ciao gazza.

no.the weather has been good,sunshine most days.but it can still be quite cool when windy.have had some great rides and excellent three days at symmons plains.

just a few of the guzzis in spectator parking.

australian historic road racing championships held symmons plains tasmania.a top three day event with some seriously fast machinery,and very competitive riders. two machines in particular stood out, a suzuki f50 step through with a a100 race kitted engine finnished second in most of the heats and i believe second overall.and a 1924 eight valve indian was super quick and stated to be fastest indian in the world. the 500 class was dominated by two young kiwis one riding the quickest es2 norton i've ever seen,the other on a g50 matchless which looked and went awsome. the unlimited class was dominated by local ex superbike legend malcolm campbell riding a 1972 ducati 750 imola and a couple of very quick 1972 cb 750 hondas [t rex ] these things fly. it was a very well organised event with good weather and good attendance. i really enjoyed it and the rides i've done while down here on my muz. ciao gazza.

last real guzzi ?

fellow rode that whole w/end. 1909 tt jap?

Another successful rally was held by the n.c.m.c.c on the north coast. some 240 bikes entered,some very tasty m/cycles of all types. starting on the friday evening of the 4/11, with late entrys and a barby. 200 plus k ride on saturday, presentation dinner on sat night, and short ride on sun morning. and i got to test ride breva 1100 for part of sat ride, for some fourty odd kays. and i liked it, i would say a very capable sports tourer comfortable and compliant. most of ride on bumpy highly patched undulating country road with lots of twistys. it felt very secure well planted, when pushed hard only let down by suspension settings way to soft. though i didn't like the look of bars they gave a very comfy riding position. only other complaint was all you hear is intake roar. could do with some v twin song. ciao gazza.

i have a opertunity to test ride a breva 1100 tomorrow.at our annual rally.[classic club] so i shall post report here.and maybe some extra bits from our 10th rally. ciao gazza