Motorcycle Maketplace Magazine

COMPETITORS are already getting revved up for the Burt Munro Challenge.
That’s the feeling from organisers in the countdown to the third annual Burt Munro Challenge, in and around Invercargill, from November 28th to 30th, 2008.
Registrations, compared with the same time last year, have increased, leaving organisers confident of a final turnout that will more than match the 2007 challenge when more than 2000 motorcyclists took part.
“And we’re again expecting riders from overseas, and not just throughout New Zealand, such is the popularity of our event and the standing it is already held in after just two years,” Southland Motorcycle Club president, Dave Morris, said.
An extra drawcard next month will be the addition of quad bikes in the twilight beach racing, which will launch the weekend’s events at Oreti Beach on Friday, November 28th, from 6pm.
Another new feature set to attract more entries will be the appearance of sidecars at the Wyndham street race and the races at Teretonga.
“And anyone keen to be part of this year’s Burt Munro Challenge can register online, which will streamline the entry and confirmation process,” said Mr Morris, who will also compete.
The registration website: www.burtmunrochallenge.com provides all pre-rally information delivery and features a programme of the weekend’s events, forms, merchandise prices and pre-ordering processes.
The website also contains images from the last year’s event, feedback, accommodation and travel options, as well as maps for the challenge, which is again being organised by the Southland Motorcycle Club with support from Venture Southland.
Oreti Park, on the outskirts of Invercargill, will again be transformed into the central hub for all Burt Munro Challenge events.
The rally site facilities will include food stalls, rally merchandise, an enormous marquee equipped with bar facilities and a stage for live entertainment from the Recliner Rockers and John Moon on Friday and Saturday nights.

World Championship of Custom Bike Building 2008
RESULTS:
Goldammer Crowned World Champion again!

After three and a half days of competition the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building has drawn to a close. What began over a year ago with a series of 12 Affiliate shows, covering four continents and an estimated over 2,000 competitors, has culminated at the pinnacle of motorcycling’s Holy Grail, Sturgis, South Dakota. This year’s OWC was held at Champions Hall in the heart of Sturgis, South Dakota. Since the opening of the hall, thousands upon thousands of spectators have poured over the 68 motorcycles, which represent 13 different countries.
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Manawatu Orion Motorcycle Club, Trial, September, 2008.
By Kevin Pinfold

The final round of the Club Trials Champs was held on October 12th at the Ifracon quarry at the end of Kendalls Line, Linton, South from Palmerston North. The weather was fine which is very important for that venue. It’s very exposed to the wind and if it’s wet the dust turns to slush and sets like concrete on bikes.

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Built in Germany, the “Seppster 2 Ice Racer” is a radical combination of art and engineering. The more you look at this bike the more interesting features you find, like the single sided front suspension, turbo charger, twin rear chain drive and the little disc brake mounted on the lay shaft behind the engine. Read the rest of this entry »

The Honda Red Riders Motocross Team unveiled their new livery at the launch of Honda’s 2009 CRF range at Huntly on Friday, March 17th.

This year’s team, managed by 1996, World 500cc Motocross Champion, Shayne King, will be a force to be reckoned with. Read the rest of this entry »

A Unique Sponsorship for International Hot Rod Association {IHRA}, Top Fuel Veteran Bobby Lagana Jr.
“Race Fans for Change” to back Bobby Lagana Jr. at the World Final at Rockingham Dragway

As the 2008 IHRA drag racing season draws to a close, Scarsdale, N.Y. Top Fuel driver is looking to close out his season on a positive note. When he heads to Rockingham Dragway for the IHRA World Finals he will have a unique sponsorship deal in place as the independent political group “Race Fans for Change” has secured a deal with Lagana to be the primary sponsor on his car for the season finale. Read the rest of this entry »

By Steve Green
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Despite a wet track causing the cancellation of the official grand opening of the Robertson Holden International Speedway a good crowd of spectators braved the bitter cold for the first meeting of the new season. For the drivers out on the track the cold air meant that their engines were running even better than normal including the fuel injected, 410 cubic inch, Dart Allpro V8 in the Sprintcar of Shannon farmer Ian Easton. With ten top Sprintcars thundering around the track there was serious battle for the lead in all three races. At the end of the night, Veteran Sprintcar racer Easton had won two races while the third win went to Kerri Ann James from Mt Maunganui. Read the rest of this entry »

INTERMOT Cologne Show, Cologne, October 2008.

New models thrill fans and experts alike Fascinating hi-tech design: Innovations at INTERMOT Cologne 2008 Innovations in all segments At INTERMOT Cologne 2008, the leading international trade fair for motorcycles and scooters, exhibitors presented numerous innovations in all segments to the public.
Stronger, safer, lighter, more environmentally friendly, easier to handle and the best hi-tech equipment packaged into fascinating designs, this sums up the new products presented by the manufacturers. Read the rest of this entry »

Parts Books – Honda — Kawasaki — Suzuki — Yamaha

MIXED PARTS BOOKS:

CZ Singles, Parts Book.

Parts list book for CZ 171cc Scooter, beginning with engine number 100.301, printed in 1958,

factory CZ parts manual, with detailed diagrams, reasonable condition, $65, Parts Book.

CZ125, CZ175 & CZ175 Trail, 1969 onwards, used Haynes workshop manual, $25, Parts Book.

Parts list book for CZ, 175cc two stroke, Scooters. Covers models 501/01 175cc, 501/03 175cc and 501/05 175cc, Parts Book.

A genuine CZ factory parts manual, in reasonable condition, $65, Parts Book.

Jawa CZ Twins, Parts Book.

Spare parts list manual for Jawa CZ, 350cc twins, 1955 to 1956. Model 354/03. A genuine Jawa CZ factory parts manual, in good condition, $80, Parts Book.

Jawa Twins, Parts Book.

Parts list book for Jawa 250cc type 559/02 and 350cc type 354/06. Printed in 1963. Genuine Jawa factory parts manual, very good detailed exploded engine and rolling chassis diagrams, reasonable condition, $85, Parts Book.

Parts list book for Jawa 250cc type 559/04 and 350cc type 360/00. Printed in 1966. Genuine Jawa factory parts manual, very good detailed exploded engine and rolling chassis diagrams, reasonable condition, $85, Parts Book.