Burt Munro aged 58 at the Pioneer Club Flying Half Mile outside Christchurch NZ. Timed at 143.5 mph. Our man Burt would definitely have to be a true Barnstormer. His dedication to the modifications of his vintage Indian Scout was outstanding. Even though his Indian and Velo race bikes were never that pretty they were exceptionally fast. Naturally every keen […]
A True Barnstormer #1. Read More »
Sunday 24th May 2009 Yes it is still on wet or fine. We will be leaving Pukekohe from outside the Paerata Dairy on SH22 (opposite the old Dairy Co) at 9.00am travelling through to Papakura via Blackbridge Rd, and onto Clevedon meeting others at the Clevedon Pub Carkpark at 10.00am. We then travel as a
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The Mechanics – To appreciate the enjoyment of riding vintage machinery an understanding of the basic differences within the design of veteran and vintage motorcycles is required – Oiling systems. With the exception of a few machines most pre 1929 motorcycles have a ‘total loss oiling system’ (oil doesn’t have a return feed to the
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Barnstormers will be supporting this dynamic duo. Watch this Space. As with all productions the riders have to bulk out for this event so – Pass around the doughnuts!! The Beagle Boys stealing all the donuts??
2 Old fat Guys racing Read More »
July 12th 2009 Sunday Rotorua Swap Meet. Start 7.00am for the keen ones. Held at the Rotorua Racecourse and hosted by the Rotorua Branch of the Vintage Car Club. A good swapmeet with a few things motorcycle. For slightly more details go to the local website of the Rotorua Branch of the VCC here.
