The second annual Southern Rider Escapade is in the early stage of being organised for 2010 We hope you can list the event on your website and continue to put the entry form in your newsletters till the end of August. Attached is the 2010 entry form for 2010 This event is Southern Rider’s main […]
Category Archive for 'Fun Stuff'
Detailed Specs sheet for the new 1200
Posted in Fun Stuff on Mar 31st, 2010
Hi there, Below is a detailed spec sheet for the new 1200 due out later in the year. Some really interesting new features like, switchable ABS and Traction Control, new side mounted radiator, new inline twin engine and much more…. 2010 Specs
Annual Rally Stories and Photos
Posted in Fun Stuff on Feb 3rd, 2010
Garry Williams, the editor of the BMWOR Newsletter is doing a feature on the Twizel Rally in the March edition. If you have any good photos and/or stories about your experience at the rally then please forward both to Garry no later than Friday February 19th. His e-mail is editor@bmwor.org.nz
BMWS 1000 RR
Posted in Fun Stuff, Jeff Gray BMW on Dec 23rd, 2009
BMW’s first Superbike is coming to Christchurch on Monday, January 11th. You can view it at Jeff Gray BMW from 1800 to 2000 and it will also be in attendance at the New Zealand Superbike Championship at Ruapuna from January 16 – 17. Welcome to planet power poster
Double win for Justin
Posted in Fun Stuff, Jeff Gray BMW on Dec 23rd, 2009
If you attended the Biketoberfest event on Manchester Street, then you possibly entered the draw for a BMW Helmet at Jeff Gray BMW. Well the lucky winner was Justin Ryan, but as you can see in the photo, that was not all he won as it turned out he also won ………………………………………. a Rodney Handshake!!!!!
Firemans Calendars
Posted in Fun Stuff on Nov 5th, 2009
Our firefighter member, Ray Pratt, is selling the Firemans Calendar. Now this will appeal to any full blooded woman out there as it has 12 shots of semi naked Firemen (Ray not included). You can either order online HERE or contact Ray on 371-3625 or ray.pratt@fire.org.nz
Track Day at Ruapuna
Posted in Fun Stuff on Sep 25th, 2009
We had a great turnout from the club at our rider training day. I wasn’t able to bring my bike along (as I don’t have my licence yet) so Jeff kindly let me take his for a spin!!
We are now on Twitter………………………
Posted in Fun Stuff on Sep 24th, 2009
Yes, even us old folks who ride BMW’s need to move with the times so you will all be pleased to know that we are now live on Twitter. Great, I hear you all say, now what???? Well possibly the best thing to do is have a technology night where we/I will go over how […]
Hockenhim Museum
Posted in Fun Stuff on Sep 24th, 2009
Some of the amazing bikes on display at the Hockenheim Museum just outside Heidelberg. I had a bit of a blast in a track car but to be honest you will have more fun at Ruapuna with the Canterbury Driving School. Anyway, here are some of the bikes……………..
Touratech Factory Germany
Posted in Fun Stuff on Sep 24th, 2009
Last year Julia and I happened to be close to the Touratech factory in Southern German so we paid them a visit. The place was a lot bigger than we though but you could spend a hell of a lot of money in their shop….
Biketoberfest 2009
Posted in Fun Stuff on Sep 11th, 2009
Christchurch Motorcycle dealers to unite in celebration of motorcycling! From Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2009 central Christchurch will become Motorcycle Mecca as thousands of motorcyclists riding everything from mopeds to the fastest superbikes and the biggest cruisers will converge on lower Manchester St for Biketoberfest 2009. Biketoberfest is a celebration of everything […]
2010 Annual Rally
Posted in Fun Stuff on Aug 28th, 2009
The Annual Rally pages has been updated with the Registration Form and the Draft Agenda, the forms can also be viewed below. 2010 Annual Rally Registration National Rally Twizel 2010 Draft Agenda
2009 Gun Trophy Award
Posted in Fun Stuff on Aug 28th, 2009
The Gun Trophy is for the most prestigious literary award for the most popular article published in the newsletter. It will be presented at the AGM. The entry form is here 2009 Gun Trophy Entry Form
Ten Pin Bowling Cancelled
Posted in Fun Stuff on Jul 18th, 2009
We only had five people interested in ten pin bowling so we had to cancel it. If there is any social event ou might be interested in then let us know under Rides
And you thought it didn’t exist!
Posted in Fun Stuff on Jul 12th, 2009
I never knew but it seems the saying ‘Up shit creek without a paddle’ is not just a saying.
48 Cylinder Kawasaki Pushes the boundaries of sanity
Posted in Fun Stuff on Jul 7th, 2009
Kawasaki made some notorious motorcycles in the 1970s, most notably the H1 triple with its hellacious two-cycle power curve. This custom monster boast 48-cylinders, six crankshafts and six Jaguar E-type distributors. Yeah, it’s kinda hairy.