Nz Bike Show 2023

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  1. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Tasked with creating a stand for the Papakura Rotary Bike Show fundraiser, i was hoping to win a prize. We got honourable mention :confused:

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    Theme was Motorcycle showroom and service bay
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  2. Dartplayer

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    Setup was on Friday and I managed to secure some extra bikes to compliment our stand :party::heart_eyes:

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  3. Dartplayer

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    Saturday was first day for the punters and I now had power and more room

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  4. Dartplayer

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    Many beautiful bikes on display on other stands

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  5. Dartplayer

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    Supercharger for a rocket :imp:

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  6. Dartplayer

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    #6 Dartplayer, May 23, 2023
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    Few more

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    Waikato member 2nd in Adventure Bike - Crazy Frog :sun::party::cool:
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  7. Dartplayer

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    They even had live stream viewing and stunt bikes, although weather was not the best and there were some dropped bikes and crashes :tired_face::poop:

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  8. Dartplayer

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    Saw some incredible builds, even a wooden bike with stationery motor power :p

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    #9 Dartplayer, May 23, 2023
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    This year there were thankfully some vendor stands, ranging from custom rim to leather sewing and insurance.
    Managed to talk about discounts for members and found I am missing out on sole rider discount for multiple bikes o_O:party:
    The for sale area was interesting and the entertainment of bike simulator and bag toss was popular

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  10. Dawsy

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    Good work @Dartplayer :grinning:
    Some cool machines there. What's the crack with the engrich bike?
     
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  11. Mrs Visor

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    Great looking stand @Dartplayer. Have to say that MV Agusta F4 is lovely!!
     
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  13. Dartplayer

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    Nz built, was a beautiful machine, and attracted a lot of attention :sun:
     
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  14. Dartplayer

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    #14 Dartplayer, May 23, 2023
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    Thanks @Mrs Visor. Yes very nice, and here’s me drooling over the ‘72 Norton Commandos :p
     
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  15. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    Looks like another successful bike show, @Dartplayer! Thanks for all the great photos. :heart_eyes: Shame about the rain for the stunt riders, though.
     
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  16. Dartplayer

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    Thanks @Sandi T, yes rain was a pain for many bikers wanting to ride to the show. I had 2 chapters from out of Auckland come on Sunday when it was more settled, but turn out was effected.
    Big effort planning, setup and breakdown of the stand and transportation of bikes to and from the venue

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    I was lucky to have some dedicated helpers :party::cool:

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