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February-March Contents Editor’s Column ........................3 This issue’s web password is: groundhog President’s Column ......................3 Effective: Meet The Webmasters .....................4 2/1/2005 AVJMCFirst:TheConcoursd’EleganceBikeShow.....5 President Pete Boody (865) 607-8179, [email protected] Restoration Technique: Zinc Plating .............6 Magazine Editor A Honda CJ360T And Some Fond Memories.........9 Jason Roberts (562) 777-2565, [email protected] The VJMC National Rally-It Just Keeps Getting Better .....12 Classified Advertising Gary Gadd Rally Registration Form ...................14 (817) 284-8195, [email protected] Commercial Advertising Director Rally Schedule ........................16 Bob Billa (949) 588-6840, [email protected] Rally Listings.........................18 Membership Bill Granade, Treasurer VJMC Photo Corner .....................20 (813) 961-3737, [email protected] Webmasters The VJMC Ten And Twenty Years Ago...........22 Steve Blake (508) 359-8140, [email protected] Bill Goldberg And The Honda 160 Dream..........23 Beth Braun (860) 228-4252, [email protected] Fork Restoration – An Easy Weekend’s Work .......24 Cover Layout Jason Bell Calendar of Events ......................25 (972) 245-0634, [email protected] Magazine Layout Classifieds ..........................26 Darin Watson (913) 897-3021, [email protected] 2006 Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club. All rights reserved. No part of this doc- ument may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission. The opinions or views expressed in letters or articles are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy of the VJMC. The VJMC accepts no liability for any loss, damage or claims occurring as a result of ad- vise given in this publication or for claims p. 5 p. 9 made by advertisers of products or services in this publication. Mission Statement The Purpose of this organization is to pro- mote the preservation, restoration and enjoy- ment of Vintage Japanese motorcycles (defined as those greater than 15 years old) and to promote the sport of motorcycling and camaraderie of motorcyclists everywhere. p. 12 p. 24 2 February/March 2006 From The Editor: Restorations Of The Future by Jason Roberts was dated; other bikes were attracting my and ducts and whatever else, needed to attention, and the Kawasaki was soon sold return these bikes to showroom-stock con- Back in 1994, as I was returning from a off to finance the purchase of a newer and dition? And what about all the various fin- lucrative job overseas with a wad of cash hotter machine. ishes used? On older bikes you basically burning a hole in my pocket, I had a plan WorkingontheZX-11wasachore, have chrome, paint, and zinc or cadmium already set in my mind before the plane nothing like the easy wrenching I did on plating to worry about; on newer models even hit the tarmac at Los Angeles Air- my old H1 years before. I remember pull- you have all those plus anodizing, “black” port. ing the fairing off to access the engine, al- and plastic chrome, and of course all those Prior to leaving the USA, I’d attended ways a fun task. There were so many little little decals... the annual new bike show in December bits and bobs attached to such an other- Think about it. Compared to the average 1989, and it was there that I saw the wise simple piece of plastic: stick-on foil 1960s-70s era motorcycle (except for the Kawasaki ZX-11. Billed as the quickest insulation to keep the heat away from the Suzuki rotary, perhaps), the following gen- and fastest motorcycle in the world, the belly pan, little side ducts to direct air to- eration of two-wheelers are much more sleek black land missile was the first wards the radiator and away from the parts-intensive. And speaking from years stock bike to break the 10-second quarter rider’s legs, etc etc. And of course, all the of experience chasing down this or that part mile, and boasted an unheard-of top speed screws needed to hold the whole thing to- for my own restoration projects, I sure of 175 mph. It sure looked the business gether. I think there were at least ten fas- wouldn’t wanna restore a ZX-11, or for that too, with its wind-tunnel sculpted fairing teners of various sizes for each fairing matter, pretty much any post-1985 and ram air mouth gaping at the front. side piece alone. sportbike. I’ll leave that to my kids, thank Man was that bike hot! I knew I had to It’s funny to think that my old Kawasaki you very much! own one, and sure enough, I set aside ZX-11 is almost “vintage” now (the VJMC We’re interested in hearing from you, our some of my cash to buy a clean 1990 rules stipulate that bikes 20 years or older members. Write and tell us what you’re model upon my return...even before I had may be considered vintage). Which makes working on, or what you’ve already fin- a job to feed the beast. me wonder: what will folks have to contend ished. What sort of problems did you en- We spent a few good years together, that with when they take on the task of restoring counter? Did you learn any new tips that Kawasaki and I, racing around the local one of these complex machines? What sort you could share? Any problems that per- canyons and generally playing hooligan. of nightmare will they face when searching haps other members could help solve? Drop Later, I put it into storage for several years for the innumerable nuts, bolts, screws, us a line and we’ll put your questions in the as I went back overseas for another job. By brackets, cosmetic fastener covers, tubes, next issue! the time I returned, however, the ZX-11 solenoids, subframes, and plastic fairings Ride em, don’t hide em! President’s Column: Goals For The New Year by Pete Boody geared toward maintenance and restoration best, it will be our responsibility to solicit of those prized VJMs sitting in your ga- your suggestions and to provide the mem- Whenever I begin a new task, it is always rages. We will also provide advice on re- bership benefits that you want. a challenge to make good decisions based sources for parts and services, information The Vice President and I will travel to as on experience. To this end, I wish to prom- on particular makes and models, and assis- many VJMC state events as possible, and ise our members that this VJMC adminis- tance with technical issues. You can expect other Board members will also try to be tration will meet those challenges head on, improved accuracy and response time. present for additional club functions. I have will strive to provide you with good man- Other goals include publishing the best set a personal goal in 2006 to attend the agement, and is committed to making color vintage magazine possible, improv- VJMC National Rally in Michigan and at changes as required to ensure that VJMC ing its quality by listening to your sugges- least four to five additional events spon- remains the very best vintage motorcycle tions, adding usable advertising, and sored by our state field representatives. My club around. As you read this, the new increasing the number of technical infor- tentative plans are to attend whenever the Board of Directors will have already made mation articles. request is made by any field rep. Members many decisions that will improve this great I promise that the Board and I will do ev- are encouraged to contact any of us with a club for all of us. This will remain the erything we can to provide the things you request as soon as possible, and we will do Board’s highest priority both now and in expect from a vintage club. And I want to our very best to attend your event. the future. assure you that with your help, the VJMC’s The VJMC is growing and striving to pro- In the coming months, VJMC will be try- future will remain very bright. As soon as vide our members with the best resources ing new things and new ideas that will be possible, the Board will be contacting the possible. With your help, I foresee a great consistent with the goals that we will under- membership to solicit your comments and future for the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle take. Some of these improvements will in- opinions. This is your club, and because Club of North America, Inc. and all of its clude adding new features to our website, you are paying your dues and expect the members. Thanks for reading the VJMC Magazine! February/March 2006 3 Meet The New Webmasters! This is me, Beth Braun, picking out a new sport bike. Just my size, eh? I have been riding and fooling around with old bikes for the past 15 years, not counting the Honda 50 rentals during high school. I started off with a Honda 200T and a few months later moved on to a Honda VF 500F. Still have both bikes plus a 305 Dream, a 150 Benly and a Honda XL175. I went the “too many projects” route then pared down to these five. I’ve been a VJMC member off and on for six or seven years. I like to have fun with the bikes, fitting ac- cessories and non-stock seats, seat covers, and such. I’m not much into total restorations but I’m very handy with the blast cabinet and rattle-can paint! I can usually figure out how things work but if all else fails my husband J., a former Honda factory mechanic, can help.

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