Bikes from yesteryear to be showed
There will also be trade stalls, food stalls, a beer garden and live band
THE 30th annual 1000 Bike Show will be hosted by The Classic Motorcycle Club at Germiston High School on July 4 and 5.
The show has grown from humble beginnings as a small display at the Carlton Centre Centre Court in 1985 to what is now the largest dedicated motorcycle show in Africa.
The show has moved venue over the years to accommodate more exhibitors and visitors, and has for the past 14 years been held at the school, along Rand Airport Road.
This year it is anticipated that about 450 classic motorcycles will be on display in the main tent with motorcycles ranging from 1907 to 1985.
The display will include Ariel, BSA, Norton and Triumph, along with lesser known British motorcycles.
The European bikes are also a treat, including old models of BMW, Laverda, Moto Guzzi, Kreidler and Zündapp on show.
All the Japanese motorcycles will also be there, including a special 50cc display this year.
On the main field, other displays will be evident, including a Concours d’Elegance and a retro display of Cafe Racers and Bobbers.
Exhibitor badges are awarded for each motorcycle on display with trophies for the best bike and the best on show.
The visitor motorcycle park also becomes part of the show – way more than 1 000 bikes in one place – hence the 1000 Bike Show.
It is amazing what you will see there. There will also be trade stalls, food stalls, a beer garden and live band.
If anyone has a “classic” they would like to display or would like to join the club, call Hamish Ireland on 082-772-0141.
