AMCA Virtual Auction Preview 03 – Japanese
The Bulli Antique Motorcycle Weekend is still going ahead this year as the AMCA reinvent their show as a virtual event to deal with COVID-19.
Many of the attractions from past years’ weekends will continue in virtual form, including the auction, which is open for pre-bidding ahead of the official online auction from 2:00PM (AEST) on Saturday, 29 August.
Conducted by Manshed Auctions, there are 175 lots on offer, covering a wealth of pre-1985 motorcycle spare parts, accessories, magazines, race programmes and other collectables.
There are more than 20 classic bikes up for grabs, too, covering Benelli, Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha and BSA to name a few.
1978 Kawasaki Z1R – Lot 7
A totally original, unmolested example of one of the iconic Japanese sports bikes of the late 1970s, this unit shows less than 50,000 miles and comes with the ‘touring’ tank. Also included is a kick starter, tool kit and owner’s manual.
Guiding range for collectable Kawasaki is $15,000 - $19,000
1972 Kawasaki H2 Mach IV – Lot 10
VIN identifies this unit as a 1971-built example of the Series 1 H2 two-stroke triple for 1972. The very rare plastic headlight shroud is included, along with OEM dual front disc brakes.
Period modified by Rick Roberts, and despite the Mad Max MFP tribute look, most of the original bike is there – including an OEM tank and tail unit – making it ideal for a restoration to stock “Widowmaker” spec by the new owner.
Guiding range is $15,000 - $20,000.
1971 Suzuki GT750 – Lot 11
Arguably one of the best condition bikes in the whole auction, this classic Suzuki “waterbottle” GT750 two-stroke triple is an American import and comes with the early model’s drum brakes.
The bike is mostly original, with water pump, forks, brakes and bearings refurbished, while the fuel tank and perishables (hoses, gaskets, tyres/tubes, fork gaiters, battery rubbers, etc.) have been replaced.
A 3-into-1 Tranzac exhaust is included, along with receipts and sales literature from new, as well as all the original parts that were replaced. Guiding range is $13,000 - $16,000.
1982 Yamaha XJ750D – Lot 9
A Japanese domestic market special, the XJ750D was essentially the XJ750 Turbo without the turbo. One of only 2,000 produced and featuring fuel injection and a Space Age dash in a time when carbies and analogue clocks were still the norm.
Sourced from Japan, runs well and was on club rego. Includes an owner’s manual in Japanese. Something different! Guiding range is $2,500 - $5,000.
The Manshed Antique Motorcycle Auction commences from 2:00PM on Saturday, 29 August, 2020.
For more details, go to: https://manshedauctions.com.au/ or: https://www.amcaaustralia.org/2020-auction