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Fully restored Honda CX650 Turbo..imported bike, one of only 1600..ish ever made.















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my 1983 Yamaha xj900 34000km original on the clock is in the process of being fully painted with all new decals
probably wont go as far as to fully restore to showroom condition but it will be a good clean example



EDIT: Made photo appear full size. AlanXJ650

1983 GS 1100G Suzuki, 3000km since resto. Shape and colour gives this model has a good balance of yin and yang - in my opinion.

Not many left - as Katana's very popular (so i started Suzuki Historical Motorcycle Owners Club of Australia - affiliated with the VJMC to help keep the marque alive www.facebook.com/pg/suzukihmoca/posts/?ref=page_internal )

1981 Yamaha RD350LC bought in very poor condition in 2016 having stood in a garden shed in Brisbane for more than 10 years. Restored and back on the road in September 2018

8/1983 Yamaha XT600ZL TENERE. Historic Reg.
Was a "farm hack" when purchased in 2011 with only 27000km. Brought it back to look original - motor untouched, and have ridden across the country.

1981 Yamaha XV750 Historic Reg
Bought this year, unloved commuter not used for 5 years. Bit of polish, new mufflers, service and here it is.
High mileage but runs great.

Col from Wodonga Victoria proudly showing his recently restored Honda CB1100RD 1983.

* It was first purchased in Albury in 1983 and been in a shed in Albury ever since.
* I bought it 18 months ago (third owner) with 4960 original kilometers on the clock with the original front tire still fitted.
* I have repainted the frame, swinging arm, brackets, engine cases, touched up some of the belly pan and re chromed the forks. Everything else is original, paint, seat etc.
* I spent 12 months doing the rebuild. I just put it on Club plates and ridden it approx 50 k’s, and it rides awesome.

1980 Suzuki GSX1100E.

This model was launched in 1979 and ran to 1981 with minor revisions. It has Suzuki’s first 4 valves per cylinder engine, including TSCC (twin swirl combustion chambers) claimed to improve power and efficiency. GSX1100’s were successfully used in production racing including winning the 1981 Castrol 6 hour.

This bike has had 3 previous owners - my friends Randall (who bought it new) and Michael and my sister Rosemary. Originally silver, it survived two major crashes in the early 1980’s when it was repaired with a replacement frame and blue bodywork. It is unrestored and in standard condition except for upgraded suspension, exhaust, brake lines & headlight.

Copies of January 1981 Two Wheels magazine test data for this model are also below for reference.

1980 Honda CB900FA.

This model is Honda’s second version of their CB900F that was launched in 1979 and ran to 1982 with several revisions. It has a DOHC 4 valves per cylinder engine design first seen on the 1978 CB750KZ. Early CB900F’s were used in production racing with some success including winning the 1979 Bathurst production race.

This bike was originally a Victorian Police motorcycle and still has the police spec’ speedo. The Victorian Police used both 1979 FZ & 1980 FA models. 5 years ago I bought this bike from another VJMC member Graham and 4 years ago its current engine from another VJMC member Ian. It is in mostly standard condition except for upgraded suspension, exhaust, brake lines & headlight. It is also has 1981 FB model wheels & front mudguard, non-standard blinkers and engine painted black similar to 1982 FC models.

Copies of October 1980 Two Wheels magazine test data for this model are also below for reference.