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As a teaser to the upcoming Mileage Awards - here is Merv’s bikes story...stay tuned for the awards to start rolling out! By Merv Bone, Member # 3663

My Kawasaki Z1300 was purchased by me, brand new with zero Ks on the clock on the 3rd August 1982. Phil Beaumont Motorcycles offered me a deal that I could not refuse. So the 3rd of August was its 40th birthday, and an outing was in order, a ride to the top of Mt Gravatt lookout for a photo. Too much smoke haze so home we came for this photo. The Z13 was originally red (they go faster) and a naked bike. I had a one off fairing built and fitted soon after purchase. I have a set of Craven touring bags that match the top box for the longer trips as well. The red fairing faded so time for a colour change to a BMW colour “Bordeaux Blue” I have travelled 183,275 km on the bike, we are close to the second time around the clock. My first BMW club ride was on this bike about 14 years ago.