Bikes galore at 1 000 Bike Show

The Classic Motorcycle Club’s (CMC) annual 1 000 Bike Show revved into Germiston last weekend.

This historic event once again attracted motorcycle enthusiasts and visitors from all walks of life.

The show was held at the Germiston City Sports Grounds and there were more than 400 classic and modern motorcycles on display for visitors to enjoy over the two days, as well as a host of stalls and a variety of interesting models ridden to the show by visitors, which could be viewed in the parking area.

“About 7 500 visitors attended this year’s show, which was slightly down from last year,” said CMC organiser Rusty Thorns.

“We believe the date-clash with the Classic Car Show at Nasrec Expo Centre affected attendance.

“Unfortunately, there was also no support from the major motorcycle distributors this year and the number of classic and customised motorcycles on display was less than in previous years.

“It is difficult to understand why the major brands failed to take up the opportunity of having a presence at a well-supported and well-organised event such as the 1 000 Bike Show, which has been staged since 1985.”

Though the show was smaller than previous years, it did not lack in quality or variety, with a number of usual exhibits on show, including a rare Italian Volugrafo Bimbo minicar, a trike powered by a turbocharged BMW V8 engine and a Moto Guzzi load carrier.

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Classic motorcycle concours d’elegance awarded over the weekend were:

• Best on Show was awarded to Gary van Jaarsveld for his Kawasaki Z900 A41.

• Best VMX Race Bike was awarded to Gareth Ireland for his 1986 Honda CR500.

• Best VMX Show Bike was awarded to Alan Young for his 1982 Husqvarna.

• Best American was awarded to Ken Wardhaugh for his Harley-Davidson 5/7.

• Best British Post-War was awarded to William Viljoen for his 1960 BSA Gold Star.

• Best British Pre-War was awarded to Roland Wancekivell for his Velocette MSS 500.

• Best Japanese over 250cc was awarded to André Potgieter for his 1970 Honda 750 KO

• Best Japanese under 250cc was awarded to Bikecraft for their 1970 Suzuki B120.

• Best European was awarded to Leon Bezuidenhout for his Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk 1.

• Ladies’ Choice was awarded to William Viljoen for his 1960 BSA Gold Star.

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Best by Make:

• The best Triumph was awarded to Kyle Harvey for his 1966 Thunderbird.

• The best Harley-Davidson was awarded to Ken Wardhaugh for his Harley-Davidson 5/7.

• The best BMW/Zundapp/Puch was awarded to Gary Lance for his 1951 BMW R67.

• The best BSA was awarded to William Viljoen for his 1960 Gold Star DBD 34.

• The best Yamaha was awarded to Ernie Barendse for his Yamaha F3 50cc.

• The best Historic Motor Group was awarded to Fred Tofts for his Norvil Norton Commando.

• The best Kawasaki was awarded to Gary van Jaarsveld for his Kawasaki Z900 A4.

• The best Velocette was awarded to Henry Nickeous for his Viper.

• The best Royal Enfield was awarded to Harry Tiedemann for his 1927 350 Super Sport.

• The best Associated Motorcycles was awarded to Robert Patterson-Emms for his Matchless Clubman.

• The best Honda was awarded to Tim Hammer for his Honda 1978 CB550K.

• The best Norton was awarded to John Wakeling for his Norton 1954 ES2.

• The best DJ Run bike was awarded to Martin Kaiser for his 1934 Sunbeam Model 9.

• The best 50cc was awarded to Jacques Snyman for his Suzuki Katana.

• The best Italian was awarded to Leon Badenhorst for his Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk 1.

• The best Suzuki was awarded to Willie Struckmeyer for his Suzuki 1972 GT 550.

• The best Classic Off-Road was awarded to André Potgieter for his 1983 Honda XR500 RS.

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