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1 Nov/Dec 2008 Miss Two Wheels Eastern Creek Triumph Cub Suzuki RG500 GP Machines Kawasaki Samurai

2 Welcome to Ozebook s Classic Motorcycling online magazine. This emagazine seeks to explore classic motorcycling from all angles and particularly in a fun way. We all love motorcycling because it provides a sense of adventure and can be a daredevil risk taking venture, except most of us know when to back off and stay in the safe lane. Still riding a bike is one way of thumbing your nose at society and being an indi-bloody-vidual without having to hurt anyone. Get home, park the bike, take off the bike gear, turn on the teev and crack open a can and we are back into polite society. What we know though is, turn the key, kick that beast into life and we are away into a different universe than the average Joe. Relax, they will never understand the joy we get out of bikes. As they rattle along in their cages we live every second and minute of our lives. We have to, you can t take your eye off the road for a second because something and someone will be trying to kill you. Ridden well, bikes are safe and the ride is rewarding. Riding a bike is an individual thing and everyone experiences it differently. Riding with other bike riders is exciting because we can share the moment, share the secret thrill of surviving the road and living to tell the tale. Muzza Layout and original content copyright: 2008 Ex Libris muzza@ozebook.com Editorial

3 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 birds who all seem to like riding motorbikes in bikinis and without any footwear. I hope those exhausts aren t as hot as the groovy guys! Miss Two Wheels

4 Eastern Creek

5 First published March 1991 Eastern Creek

6 Triumph Cub

7 Miss Two Wheels From: Motorcycling May 1958

8 BSA

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.

9 1974 XR14 90ps/10500rpm 6,1kg-m/10400rpm 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 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. Suzuki RG500 Racers Part 1

The Kawasaki A1 Samurai is a 250cc road motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1967 through 1971.

10 The Kawasaki A1 Samurai is a 250cc road motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from 1967 through It is a twin cylinder, rotary disc valve bike and shares the same frame and running gear with the Kawasaki A7 Avenger. The Kawasaki A1 currently can participate in AHRMA sponsored events in the Classic 250 which are 1967 and earlier and approved-design machines up to 250cc. Kawasaki manufactured a road racing version of this bike known as the Kawasaki A1R. The 250 below is in 1971 colours and it has 350 mufflers fitted as 250 pipes are hard to find. Kawasaki Samurai

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

11 250cc 2-Stroke, Twin Cylinder Rotary Disc Valve induction 5-Speed, Return Shift Maximum Horsepower: 31 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

1967-68 A1 1967-68 A1SS All models were also produced in a street

12 A A1SS All models were also produced in a street scrambler version with upswept pipes A A1SS Kawasaki Samurai

13 1970 A1A 1970 A1SSA 1971 A1B 1971 A1BSS Kawasaki Samurai

A1R 1967-68 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. A1RA pic from www.

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.

14 A1R 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. A1RA pic from 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

Fab site - http://thevintagent.blogspot.

15 Whose legs? Well none other than the late Barry Sheene. When he travelled his legs were reputed to set off metal detectors. Fab site - thevintagent.blogspot.com This site features some great photos and information on classic motorcycles incl. Japan s motorcycle wars

-postwar, the Americans established motorcycle racing (with legal betting) in Japan, to encourage industry, and raise money for local gov't, the

16 Honda Type A 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.

The top blogger on the Ozebook Suzuki blog site (http://suzi.21publish.com) is Bas Völlink from Deventer in The Netherlands.

17 The top blogger on the Ozebook Suzuki blog site ( is Bas Völlink from Deventer in The Netherlands. An example of his work follows: Unique comparison between XR40 and XR45 engines - Here are a few pics of two unique Suzuki factory engines an XR40 and an XR45, the XR45 is much smaller and has powervalves. The XR40 is a 1982 ex Randy Mamola engine and the XR45 is 1983 ex Franco Unicni. See more pictures and information by visiting the blogsite Top Ozebook Blog

18 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 $25 per person includes camping, live bands, concourse, entertainment etc. gate prize Honda CB750 Supersports Ph. Paul Top Rally

For Sale - Alloy factory CR750 Honda race tank AU$2000 - Smiths 80 mph speedometer reconditioned AU$500 - Honda 750 Four rolling chassis and engine race project - AU$1500 - Honda 750 Four spare

19 For Sale - Alloy factory CR750 Honda race tank AU$ Smiths 80 mph speedometer reconditioned AU$500 - Honda 750 Four rolling chassis and engine race project - AU$ Honda 750 Four spare engines heads and barrels removed but included AU$750 each ZZR Kawasaki 250 runs needs tidying up unlic AU$ Panther 1947 M motor - $750 All items in Australia Contact: muzza@ozebook for details 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.

20 Don t forget to bookmark Ozebook s motorcycle websites: The Classic Suzuki Two Strokes Compendium The World of Classic Motorcycles The Classic Suzuki Two Strokes Forum The A-Z of Motorcycles All the best and take it easy Muzza

Classic Honda Motorcycles By Lee Klancher, Bill Silver

Classic Honda Motorcycles By Lee Klancher, Bill Silver classic honda motorcycle wallpaper gallery. this gallery is a random collection of all sorts of classic honda motorcycles. for kawasaki, suzuki and