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Classic Motorcycling
Ozebook’s online magazine
Nov/Dec 2008
Miss Two Wheels
Eastern Creek
Triumph Cub
Suzuki RG500 GP Machines
Kawasaki Samurai
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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 www.ozebook.com
Email: [email protected]
Editorial
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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
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Eastern Creek
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First published March 1991
Eastern Creek
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Triumph Cub
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Miss Two Wheels
From: Motorcycling May 1958
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BSA
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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 101hp @ 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
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The Kawasaki A1 Samurai is a 250cc road motorcycle manufactured by Kawasaki from
1967 through 1971. 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
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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 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
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1967-68 A1
1967-68 A1SS
All models were also produced in a street scrambler version with upswept pipes.
1969 A1
1969 A1SS
Kawasaki Samurai
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1970 A1A
1970 A1SSA
1971 A1BSS
1971 A1B
Kawasaki Samurai
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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.mojokawasaki.com
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
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Whose legs?
Well none other than
the late Barry Sheene.
When he travelled his
legs were reputed to
set off metal detectors.
Fab site - http://thevintagent.blogspot.com
This site features some great photos and information on classic motorcycles incl. Japan’s motorcycle wars
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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.
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The top blogger on the Ozebook Suzuki blog site
(http://suzi.21publish.com) 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
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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 [email protected]
$25 per person includes camping, live bands,
concourse, entertainment etc. gate prize Honda CB750
Supersports
Ph. Paul 07 3133 1089
Top Rally
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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 engines – heads and barrels removed but included –
AU$750 each
-1992 ZZR Kawasaki 250 – runs – needs tidying up – unlic – AU$1000
- Panther 1947 M60 250 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.
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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
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