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Local Classic Bike Meet.
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:06 pm
Author: phil churchett
There is a meet for classic bike enthusiasts, held at a local garden centre on wednesday mornings. Most of the guys are retired and turn up on a wide variety of bikes, [mostly brit]. Unfortunately, whilst i was tucking in to a "full english", some of the more interesting bikes were ridden away, including a Vincent and a 1930's Velo.
Here's a few pics;
Very nice Z1A, had been restored by a club member a few years ago
Mid '60's 500 Triumph
BSA Gold Star
Nice late '60's Bonneville
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:26 pm
Author: Ginger Bear
Excellent pic's once again Phil.......... Can't wait 'til I'm retired!!
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:54 pm
Author: C Martin
Hi Phill, i saw that Z1A about a month ago at our local car & bike night, i remember it for the KKK reg looked very tidy. Didnt get to meet the owner though, is he a club member
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:39 am
Author: davejames
Phil, what's the little circular thing on the tailpiece ? Something for an alarm ?
Wasn't there a heavily customised 900 with a KKK plate in the club a few years back ? Seem to remember seeing photos
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:50 am
Author: mick znone
cornflakes Phil, cornflakes, better for you and you wouldnt have missed the other bikes.
just a bit of friendly advice mate
thanks for the photo's though, yes ,very interesting reg on the z1a.
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 7:01 am
Author: mikey
Nice pics phil love that goldstar
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:05 am
Author: phil churchett
Chris, spoke to the owner of the Z1A, he had only just bought it. I had seen it before, like you, recognised the reg no. He did say he was a member of the VJMC
Dave, i think you are right, it was for some type of alarm. Can't remember the other bike you mentioned.
Mick, as my mate had already ordered me a breakfast, [and paid for it], i didn't want to hurt his feelings, by not eating it
I shall no doubt get up there again in the next few weeks, will take some more pics.
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:07 am
Author: wilsonsjw11
KKK reg plates were available from Tunbridge Wells vehicle licensing centre when applying for an age related plate,I have one on my Z1B
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:56 pm
Author: PAULJAC47
Got a KKK plate on my winter project thanks for the info wondered were it came from!!!!!!!
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:14 am
Author: phil churchett
Been intending to get this meeting again, but it seems the few decent Wednesdays we've had, i've been doing other things. the rest, the weather has been poor.
Apologies for the poor quality pics, most of the car park is on a slope, so it is difficult to get good shots.
Lovely "oil in frame" Firebird scrambler
Nice Commando
Early '70's 500 Trophy
Late '60's Tiger 100
1971 T350
1930 BSA 500, [with rider at least as old as the bike!]
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:45 pm
Author: tlc
Love that T350.
It isn`t another Heidi Cocker bike is it ?
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:01 pm
Author: irhobotolo
Cant figure out that number plate on the BSA 650 ?
Someone has spent some time on that Suzuki to get it that good.
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:21 pm
Author: phil churchett
irhobotolo wrote:Cant figure out that number plate on the BSA 650 ?
Someone has spent some time on that Suzuki to get it that good.
Steve, it's a "trade" plate.
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:23 am
Author: davejames
Great pics Phil, keep 'em coming. Some very unusual bikes there.
Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 7:57 am
Author: phil churchett
Cheers Dave, there are guys that travel a fair distance to meet up, including ex BSA/Truimph employees. I can honestly say, i was one of the youngest people there, the care homes must have kicked them all out!
There was a really nice original Katana 1100 there too, but i got gassing to the owner and forgot to take a pic. Modern Bonnevilles were very popular too.