OCTOBER 2018 Classic Clatter The Journal of the Classic & Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club of NSW Inc.

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Jack Martin pictured with Sean Hogan at the Orange Rally 2016 - Vale p8

Noises from the Big End:

Last meeting, we had no one win any of the prizes, so The conditions under which this limitation was [3][4] the cash will Jackpot with the next round of adopted led to the 1999 Hayabusa's title questions. We are still looking for members to remaining, at least technically, unassailable, since no subsequent model could go faster without being contribute technical articles, articles of interest, tampered with.[14] After the much names of service providers, unwanted service anticipated[15][16][17] Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R of 2000 fell manuals (hard copy or electronic). So, if you have 6 km/h (4 mph) short of claiming the title, the anything to contribute, please forward it to our editor Hayabusa secured its place as the fastest standard Enid, or myself, for all to enjoy. production bike of the 20th century.[18][19][20] This gives [3][4] Bearing in mind Joni Mitchell sang about ‘the white the unrestricted 1999 models even more cachet [21] lines on the freeway’ taking us to unknown places. I with collectors. know that since the 60’s I have been bitten with the Besides its speed, the Hayabusa has been lauded by travel bug. Spurred on by iconic movies, such as, many reviewers for its all-round performance, in that it ‘Easy Rider’ and ‘The Diaries’ I have often does not drastically compromise other qualities like handling, comfort, reliability, noise, fuel economy or found myself taking off on an adventure, following price in pursuit of a single function.[6][22][23] Jay Koblenz that endless white line. To that end I will be away for of Motorcycle Consumer News commented, "If you 6 weeks touring Europe and while away David Lewis think the ability of a motorcycle to approach 190 mph has agreed to step up and look after business. He has or reach the quarter-mile in under 10 seconds is at best some ideas for the Quiz and I am sure he will have frivolous and at worst offensive, this still remains a some interesting true and false questions as well. motorcycle worthy of just consideration. The Hayabusa is Speed in all its glory. But Speed is not all

the Hayabusa is."[22]

Yours in motorcycling…………David Delapp

Named after the Peregrine falcon, the Hayabusa (or GSX1300R) is a sport bike motorcycle made by Suzuki since 1999. It immediately won acclaim as the world's fastest production motorcycle, with a top speed of 303 to 312 km/h (188 to 194 mph). In 1999, fears of a European regulatory backlash or import ban,[7][8][9][10] led to an informal agreement between the Japanese and European manufacturers Quiz questions to govern the top speed of their at an Q1. What year was the first Harry Potter book released [11] arbitrary limit. The media-reported value for the speed agreement in miles per hour was consistently Q2. Hayabusa is the name of a motorcycle, but it is also a….? 186 mph, while in kilometres per hour it varied from 299 to 303 km/h, which is typical given unit Q3. How many world 500cc titles did Mick Doohan win in the conversion rounding errors. This figure may also be 1990’s affected by a number of external factors,[12] as can the power and torque values.[13] 2

CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW Inc. OFFICE BEARERS for 2018

OFFICE BEARERS ILLAWARRA BRANCH President David deLapp 9600 9894 Patrons Norm Aldridge. Vice President David Lewis 9630 6304 President Jim Cummings 4261-5614 Secretary Barry Newell 0415 166 845 Vice President Merle Graham 4632-7202 Treasurer Allan Smith 9639-7017 Treasurer Michael Mellin. 0412-199-680 Committee Members Secretary Ken Kermode 0425-322-432 Ian Wood 0414 556 677 [email protected] Chris O’Carroll 0438692949 Regalia Officer Bill & Marie Furney 4225-9281 Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Librarian Allan Graham 4632 7202 Alan Harper 9627-3290 Events Coordinator Jim Cummins 4261-5614 Joe Vella 0419-200-262 Events Coordinator (Sundays) Mick Johnson 0419-297-171 Mid-week Convenor Ron Foye 4229 6616 Editor Enid O’Carroll 0429150186 Program Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003 Regalia Ray Gosling 9665-5213 Rally Committee Adrian Wallace 0415 422 167 Events Committee Debenham Rally Merle Graham, Wayne & Brian Martin John Key 0408 650 815 Show Day Organiser Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Catering Officers Wayne Martin 0404-353-537 Rally Secretary Chris O’Carroll 0438692949 John Hughes 4297-5545 Librarian Kim Fleming 9652 2223 Welfare Officer Vacant Permits Officer Paul Rees 0456-439-370 Historian Steve Ansell 0412 992 627 email: [email protected] Technical Officer Allan Graham 4632 7202 Web Administrator Ian Richardson [email protected] Property Officer Adrian Wallace 0415-422-167 Rally Director Chris O’Carroll 0438692949 Branch Meetings: Keiraville Public School, Gipps Road Membership Officer Alan Harper 9627-3290 Keiraville 7.30pm Second Monday of the month email: [email protected] Postal Address P’O Box 5340 Wollongong NSW 2500 Welfare Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 M NSW Liaison Officer Joe Vella 0419-200-262 MACHINE EXAMINERS Program Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Albion Park Bob Vine 4256-6940 Club Meetings: Dundas Sports & Recreation Club, 9 Elder Baan Baa Warren Chapman 0428-422-708 Road, Dundas. Fourth Wednesday of month 8.00pm Baulkham Hills Allan Smith 9639-7017 Postal Address P.O Box 3033 Telopea NSW 2117 Coledale Mark Clarke 0421 597 579 Coniston Michael Johnson 0419 297 171 CENTRAL WEST BRANCH Douglas Park Allan Graham 4632-7202 Patron Rick Kent 6361-7915 Engadine Bob Moss 9520-4721 President Rick Kent 6361 7915 Miranda Mark Mansell 0406-043-953 Vice President Mark Turnbull 6362-7953 Kirrawee Richard Stock 0437-267-683 Secretary David Scott 0438-612-874 Lavington Tony Ryan 02-6040 6249 Treasurer Michael Hall 6365-1233 Lake Illawarra South Jim Crocker 4296 5060 Librarian Don Wilson 6362 3584 Maroubra Richard Ementon 9349-4160 Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360-0115 Merrylands Ross Mc Dermott 9632-8406 Permits Officer Rick Kent 6361 7915 Molong John Packham 6366 8622 Events Committee Rick Kent 6361 7915 Orange Bernie Schell 6360-0563 Mark Turnbull 6362-7953 Orange Rick Kent 6362-9602 David Scott 0438-612-874 Revesby Ray Lutherborrow 9771 5672 D. Thorn Robertson Robert Tobler 4885 1881 Brian Corey 6361 4396 Seven Hills Peter Scott 9624 1262 Michael Hall 6365-1233 Woodford Peter Wolfenden 4758-7177 Charles Stammers 6365 1351

Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360-0115 LIFE MEMBERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Branch Meetings: Gladstone Hotel Function Room Corner Allan Graham, Merle Graham, John Harman, of Hill and Bing Streets First Monday of the month 8.00pm Alan Harper, Ken Haslett, Barry Jarvis, Postal Address P.O Box 431 Orange NSW 2800 Roger McGregor, Jack Martin, Wayne Penny, Elsie Romey, Keith Sandell, Sue Simmonds and Allan Smith

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benefits were huge. see the attached photos Castrol 6 Hour 1976 as the Metzler team demanded a scrutineer review of the leading Avon Shod Z900 also see the tyre at the end of the race, they got By Mick Darchy their money’s worth out of it you could say!

1976 was sure to be the year that ended the run for the Kawasaki 900 which had enjoyed unrepeatable success, boring almost after 4 years in a row. The dominant bikes were the new and frankly now production Ducati 900SS (7 were entered) And the super fuel-efficient BMW R 90 S (4 were entered), these bikes not only held the front spots on the grid but were spread through the grid. There were a number of other new entrances namely the Suzuki GS750 and the sensational In the 500 cc class the Yamaha RD 400 C handling Kawasaki Z650. In the 500 mL class showed how dominant the new technology the new RD 400 seemed to have the power was, by beating the next home Suzuki GT550 and handling to lead the pack however there x 7 laps. The 3rd placed H1 Kawasaki which were quite a number of Suzuki GT 550s. had come so close to winning out right Unfortunately for the Ducati and the BMW several years before was a further two laps fans, the end of the race saw yet another behind, in total nine laps behind the RD400. victory for the Z 900, ridden by Roger Hayes How far things had come, tyres and pit stops and Jim Budd from team Avon Kawasaki, The were now critical and professionalism was the Ducati had again tousled for the lead in the norm, a few mates and a bike were a distant first couple of hours before crashing, leaving memory. Roger Hayes on the Kawasaki with the lead, Graham Crosby also on a 900 Ducati crashed as well. Second bike home was Ken Blake on the BMW followed by a Ducati 900 SS, the new Z650 showed how good it was by coming in 5th outright. Avon vs Metzler - the bragging rights were not just about the winning bike!!!!!

Kawasaki Z1B 900 The z900 was still very similar to the original from 1972; though Z1B of 1975 brought a stiffer frame, more power from the 903cc inline 4 and better , deletion of frame oiling. They handled relatively well and unwavering reliability. The Chivas boys, rode one to 6th place. BMW R90S second place. The R90S was the sporting version of the R Tyres were now a major deciding factor in the 90, it had twin disc brakes on front, a pair of race, the manufactures knew it and the public 38 mil carbs, vs 28mm, which gave substantial would start to see the tyre companies as the performance improvements over the major sponsors and therefore movers and standard 90/6. Add the additional braking shakers in the race, tyres no longer made the capacity and a steering damper and they whole race, wheel changes cost time but the were considered one of the first super bikes.

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As time passed their ability to eat long were not their strong point. I rode one of distances at sped became legendary and they these on many occasions it performed well became one of the great long-distance high- against my 900SS in a straight line and was speed touring bikes in the 1970s and 80s, one hell of a lot more comfortable to ride! today they are still outstanding, many say Suzuki GS750 did not race but was entered they are still one of the nicest places to be Originally entered but withdrawn before the when touring. They were not allowed to race start of the race, the brand-new Suzuki GS750 in the previous year due to their fairing, which was the first non-two-, or rotary for I think was more to do with politics and that matter that Suzuki had made. The anything else. You can differentiate the early reason for the withdrawal you can only R90S from the later ones as the first ones do imagine after the Yamaha experience with not have cross drilled brakes. The R90S story the XS 750 which basically was completely was definitely not finished at the 1976 Castrol doomed after failing in the race, Suzuki had six hour. taken the safe approach, by withdrawing the Ducati 900SS 3rd bike that was too new. The original 1975 had a right-handed gear Initially launched with just a single disc change and was really a factory special, 76 on the front, early 1977 saw twin disks was actually a real production motorcycle, applied, matching the high-performance of they were made in reasonable volumes. The the twin overhead cam shaft in line 4 mated gear change was moved from the right to the to 5 speed gear box, delivered outstanding left with a counter shaft, which famously for performance, something that was a match for years to come would leak and lubricate the virtually all of the four- performance chain. The bike still had big brembo brakes bikes of the day, the Z900 had a little more go upfront and another on the rear and whilst but the Suzuki handled better, it was lighter long, they were magnificent handling, the and was a genuine 120 mph bike. This bike engine was no match for the inline 4 of the and the other GS’s would save Suzuki. Kawasaki. as a Sunday riders bike, they were Suzuki RE5 hard work, the kick start only is mean and While the Suzuki RE5, did not race this was a almost impossible in cold weather (new oils pivotal bike for Suzuki, emission controls in have improved this but the 50 grade they ran California were going to kill the two-stroke, as was so thick). The seat has virtually no this was the lead market for all the Japanese padding and the reach over the tank is long manufacturers needed options, Suzuki had all and uncomfortable, but then they are also by 2 strokes in big and small capacities and they far the most valuable of the bikes talked needed an alternative. They went down the about in this article, passion runs deep! path with the rotary power, thinking this was Kawasaki Z650 5th place outright the way to go, unfortunately while the bike Brand-new for 1976, the Z650 was a smaller featured twin this brake front end and wankel take on the Z900. It entered a heavily rotary it turned out to be too heavy and too competed segment and went on to become slow, the wankel rotary turned out to be a the middle weight of choice, the 5 place durability nightmare. It died a slow death against the heavy weights certainly helped with few sales. These bikes are now desirable this, “delivering win on Sunday, sell on more for their uniqueness than anything else Monday”. The bike was powered by an in-line they are super smooth and deliver what 4, single disk front and 224kg, so light it is appears to be a never-ending stream of not, though well balanced describes them power, due to the poor sales there are very well, it seemed a little stiffer than the 900 and few left. Suzuki would continue to make two this enhanced its balance. They are today strokes into the early 90s in the form of their again a great touring bike and sold in such RG and RGV 250 and 500 cc, in the small large numbers that they are very accessible in capacity range they certainly were almost the market, most now sport twin disks as without Pier in the late 80s and early 90s, the even contemporary tests suggested brakes Suzuki 2 stroke would power the Aprilia RS

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250 that lasted through into the 2000’s, but not too much to excite me, Peter picked though Suzuki's volume sales came from their up a few things but again no big ticket item. 4 stroke Motorcycles. Tyres, tyres, tyres, I seem to be buying a lot of these lately as several bikes have needed replacements either due to wearing out or old age. I note that some of the Dunlop K81 tyres purchased recently are produced in Indonesia while others are made in Japan, not sure if this has an effect on quality. I am always a bit confused by the sizing, with a 100/90 nominally being the same size as the old 3.50 The RD400 killed its competitors in the 1976 which is also a 4.10 and then there is the 3.60 Castrol six hour, it won by so much it gave a true insight to how far bikes had come in 6 which is nominally the old 3.25. I did get years. Remembering that the Mach 1 (came caught out not long ago when ordering a tyre 3rd in the class in 1976, 9 laps down on the for my XL500 getting a 4.10 instead of 4.00 RD) had almost won the race outrating earlier and it was much too small and quickly years. The first thing you noticed, it had cast replaced for the correct size. alloy wheels. From specification perspective it I didn't attend the AMCA weekend at Bulli, was a fairly simple air cooled 2 cylinder, 44 hp heard various reports from people that but the weight was 165kg with a full tank of Saturday was the better day but the swap fuel, disks front and rear, compare this to the was not as big as last year. The auction 7 laps behind Suzuki GT550, the RD had 15 % apparently had a low sale rate on the day with more power but was 30 % lighter. The frame most interest in the Harleys, not surprising for was TZ inspired, so a race pedigree, they an American oriented event. were great fun to ride. Monos came easily in first and second gear, and yet they were a On a recent ride I was on my Trident and relatively comfortable thing to ride. Today found the hills on the way back from Grey they are a great way to go cheap racing, you Gums Café on the Putty road to be very tough can buy tank’s and fairings to make them look to get up, I was blaming old fuel until after the like an early TZ, and they are still relatively ride, in the shed Alex was twisting the throttle cheap and plentiful. One of the big upsides is and heard something go "Clunk", it was found even someone with limited skills, can work on that the clutch cable was stopping the their own bike. throttle from going past about half way, now that should make it easier to get up the hills Occasional Comments when I can access the other half of the throttle. The clutch cable has now been By Alan Harper moved to stop this happening.

The Oberon Rally was a great time again, Cessnock Swap meet, it was on, it was off and despite the wet weather on Saturday. I rode then it was back on again, so I went with up on Friday afternoon on my Kawasaki Peter Boros as it’s generally not too bad a Z1000, very thankful that I had put on a new swap meet. Smaller than previous years, no set of tyres earlier in the week, as despite doubt due to the indecision as to whether it missing the downpours on the Bells Line of would happen at all. It was cold for a change road it was very wet and around Hampton as there was plenty of frost on the ground and through to Oberon I copped the rain. This was the sites of those who camped overnight but before the very wet Saturday ride. I dread to plenty of empty sites on the oval which is think of how it would have handled the wet normally full. I picked up a couple of things roads on the previous set of 1980's Pirelli Phantoms.

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Vale John Alfred Martin

John Alfred Martin was born on 30th February 1930; He passed away on 9th August 2018 in Hospital. His wife Gloria always called him John, to his mates and friends he was “Jack”. He is survived by his wife Gloria, three daughters, grandchildren and great grand Children. He was born and raised in Cessnock, in his youth his mode of transport was a Triumph T100 and a Velocette. He became a sheet metalworker and set up a workshop in Greystanes and later in Rydalmere behind Brisons Bike Parts. Jack was a very keen fisherman and had a large fishing boat that he kept in the back yard of his home at Rydalmere. Jack had a contract with Meridon Apartments in the 80s and 90s carrying out air conditioning installations. This is where he met Kevin Holmes and Bill Peddell who carried out the associated pipe work. His work career ended after a very bad accident at work when a ladder slipped while working in a fire escape staircase, he was so badly injured that he almost did not make it, he recovered but without a kidney. It must have been Kevin’s and Bill’s influence that pushed him into motor bikes in about 1990. His first foray was to restore a Lambretta scooter which he rode to a Pelican Rally. Then came the Matchless, Norton Dominator and Triumph. The Norton and Triumph were sold some time back but his much loved Matchless went to his grandson in Canberra, the Lambretta just disappeared. In 2000 he rode the Triumph around Australia with Gloria driving the back-up ute; they made it without too many incidents. While practicing for this trip he had an accident in which bent both Jack and the Triumph. His last bike was a new “Shadow” which he rode to many Rallies and week-end trips, but on a ride up the Old Bells Line of road to Trevor and Glens place at Bilpin, another accident that bent the Honda & ended with Jack in hospital again was the end of his riding days. But that did not stop Jack, he cohearsed Sean Hogan into letting him ride in the sidecar, which he did for many an event until even that became too much and he finished his motorcycling days in the back-up vehicle with Enid O’Carroll on the 2016 Oberon Rally. He took over the editorship of the Clatter in about 1998 and continued up until a couple of years ago. He was computer illiterate and took himself off to TAFE to learn the necessary skills to enable him to become a very competent editor. In 1999 he organized our first week-end trip, The Dugong Dawdle with twenty-eight entries, what a great week-end. Jack was a great active CEMCC Club member, a good mate and friend, we will miss him. This story is largely put to-gather with input from Kevin Holmes. Contributed by Allan Smith

Jack pictured with Allan Smith, Dungog Ride 2014

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Technical Talk Dave’s Diary No 4. (Carby Jets, part 2 of 3) AMAL; B&B; At a recent swap meet I bought a box of mixed Carby BINKS AMAC OLD BINKS bits, including a series of unmarked main Jets. The only Flow in CC's JET Dia. No. No. way to identify the Jets was to sit down with a set of number and letter drills to check their diameters. 15 0 The attached table gave me a guide so I could mark 20 .015" 1 each Jet with it’s correct size. 25 16 2 I have in the past, drilled out smaller Jets to obtain the 30 .018" 18 3 correct flow rate for a specific engine. However, if the 35 19 4 tapers leading into the bore and exiting the bore are 40 .021" 20 dramatically reduced then the flow rate (regardless of 45 21 bore size) will be affected. 50 .025" 23 5

The table shows 1930 AMAL and BINKS Jet numbers - 55 24 Flow in CC's. All jets are now known by their actual flow 60 .026" 25 6 when measured by B.E.S.A. standards and for the sake 65 26 of clearness for those who are used to thinking of them 70 .028" 27 7 in sized holes, the approximate equivalent sizes are 75 28 shown. 80 .030" 29 8 85 NOTE: 1929 and 1930 AMAL and BINKS Jets are not 90 .032" 30 9 interchangeable with those of other year's manufacture. 95 31 Modern Jet designs for correct flow rates rely on 100 .034" 32 11 the Depth / Taper and Internal Diameters of each 110 .035" 33 13 Jet to comply with critical dimensions. 120 .037" 35 14 130 .038" 36 15 140 .040" 38 16 150 .041" 39 17 160 .043" 40 18 170 .044" 41 19 180 .045" 43 20 200 .048" 45 21 220 .050" 47 22 240 .052" 49 23 260 .055" 51 24 280 .057" 53 25 300 .059" 55 26 320 57 340 59

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Quiz Answers It was also during this time he switched to a left thumb-operated rear brake, as his right foot is no A1. The philosopher’s stone was published on 26th [4] June 1997 longer able to perform this function. In 1994 however, he won his first 500 cc World A2. Bird. It is Japanese for ‘peregrine Falcon’ the Championship. Thereafter, until 1998, he dominated world’s fastest flying bird. the class, winning five consecutive 500 cc World Championships. In 1997, his most successful year, Doohan won 12 out of 15 races, finished second in A3. 5 He won five consecutive 500 cc World another two, and crashed out of the final race of the Championships. Only with eight season at his home GP while leading by more than six (seven consecutive) and with seven seconds. In June 1996, Doohan was inducted as a (five consecutive) have won more premier class Member of the Order of Australia for his contribution titles.[2] to the sport of motor racing.[5]

Despite up to eight rivals on non-factory Mick Doohan was originally from the Gold Coast, HRC Honda motorcycles Doohan's margin of near Brisbane, Doohan attended St. Joseph's College, superiority over them was such that in many races Gregory Terrace, Brisbane. He raced in Australian Doohan would build a comfortable lead and then ride Superbikes in the late 1980s, and also won both races well within his limits to cruise to victory. Although pure as Superbike World Championship visited Oran riding skill clearly played a large part in his success, the Park in 1988 as well as the second leg of the Japanese ability of his chief race engineer, , to round held earlier in the year. In a break-out season he perfect the suspension and geometry of a racing also won the final Australian motorcycle Grand Prix to motorcycle may have given him an advantage over his be held in the TT format at Mount Panorama before rivals. Between 1994 and 1998 the bike was said not to the race became a round of the World Championship have had many changes, with Honda engineers the following year and moved to Phillip Island. He is reportedly becoming frustrated at Doohan's one of the few 500 cc or MotoGP World Champions to reluctance to try innovations such as electronic have won a Superbike World Championship race.[3] shifting (it was only when Rossi came to Honda in 2000 He made his Grand Prix debut for Honda on an NSR that Honda engineers had their head with Rossi willing 500 cc two-stroke motorcycle in 1989. Late in the 1990 to try more innovations). season Doohan claimed his first victory at One notable trait of Doohan's post-crash riding style the Hungarian Grand Prix on his way to third in the was the use of a thumb-operated rear brake developed championship. In 1991, he was paired with his fellow during 1993 owing to the reduced range of motion in Australian on a Honda his ankle. This was operated by a "nudge" bar similar RVF750 superbike and won the Suzuka 8 to a personal water craft throttle, but mounted on the Hoursendurance race. He competed successfully left handlebar. In 1999 Doohan had another accident, throughout the early 1990s and appeared to be on his this time in a very wet qualifying session for the way to winning his first world championship when he Spanish Grand Prix. He again broke his leg in several was seriously injured in a practice crash before places and subsequently announced his the 1992 Dutch TT. He suffered permanent and serious retirement. Jeremy Burgess, Doohan's chief engineer damage to his right leg due to for his entire career, later became Valentino Rossi's medical complications and, at one stage, chief engineer. After Doohan retired he went to work faced amputation of the leg. At the time, Doohan was as a roving adviser to Honda's Grand Prix race effort. 65 points in the lead of the championship, but could At the conclusion of the 2004 season, Doohan and not compete for eight weeks after the crash. After an Honda parted company. [6] arduous recovery, he returned to racing for the final In June 2011, Doohan made an appearance at the Isle two races but could not prevent Yamaha rider Wayne of Man TT. Doohan completed a parade lap, and was Rainey from winning his third consecutive title (by four most enamored by the thrill and spectacle of points from Doohan). In 1993 he struggled with the the Snaefell Mountain Course. He then went on to pay healing of his leg and the ability to race the Honda at tribute to his former Honda racing teammate, Joey elite level, stating later that in that year it was all he Dunlop.[7] could do to just keep his ride at Honda. 10

Oberon Rally 2018 By Alan Harper

It may not have been a drought breaker but it certainly was wet at Oberon and surrounds on Friday afternoon and Saturday. Despite the rain it was as always, a great rally, at times challenging but enjoyable with some truly excellent rides to be had in the district. Those who rode from Sydney on the Friday afternoon copped at least some rain on the way and I was regretting having washed my bike before the run but was not regretting the new set of Metzeler tyres fitted earlier in the week. I took my Kawasaki Z1000 and this bike is a fair handful on the road at any time, but in the wet, despite it handling reasonably well it's not a bike that could ever be mistaken for a lightweight and needs muscling around corners and more than once over the weekend I had to gingerly take wet corners or drift out wider than I would have liked. Friday night saw most of us up at the RSL for dinner a beer and catch up with people you may not have seen since the last rally. Saturday dawned much as Friday had ended, not raining, but threatening and it didn't take long for the skies to open as we headed off for the morning ride. Surprisingly I had taken good advice and donned my wet weather outfit before the start of the ride and enjoyed a fairly dry time inside my suit, the hands and feet copping the worst of it. The rain followed us through Shooters Hill and on to Black springs where we took shelter under a cover as the rain pelted down for a while. The rain slowed and we took off again and not that much further on the rain stopped and the roads were dry for a while, but by lunch at Rockley light rain returned. To this point there was nothing on the backup trailer but Chris O'Carroll must have crossed a black cat as his Velo had failed to make the start with clutch problems and the Tiger 100 borrowed from Allan Smith was misbehaving and it was thought best to give it a ride home on the trailer. Lunch was warming soup and hot dishes followed by cakes and tea enough to warm the coldest of the riders (perhaps not Kim Fleming as he had no wet weather pants and must have been frozen). The return to Oberon was again in wet conditions and some of us took different routes back with Peter Wolfendon, Ian Wood and Ray Gosling forming one group taking a longer route. This was perhaps not a great choice as first up Peter W ran out of fuel, no drama there as Ray's BMW had plenty and you don't have to go more than 10 metres in order to find a discarded bottle or can beside the road to use to transfer fuel. Once underway we didn't get far as every hill was a struggle for the Velo and on a particularly steep one it cried enough and refused to proceed. Peter blamed the maggy, it was failing to provide a strong spark under load. The Velo was parked at a farm gate and Peter hopped on the back of the kwaka for a trip in to Oberon to get his trailer and back out to collect the Velo. A bad day for Velos as now both were now out of the rally. Total distance was around 220 klm for the day. Saturday night was again at the RSL for a good feed and a chance for a chinwag before the awards and raffle was drawn with everyone being a winner. Allan Smith was the MC as he thanked Chris and Enid O'Carroll for the work they had put in to organising another good rally. Mention was made of a number of members who had passed on and were sadly missed including Jack Martin. As we left for the night and made our way outside we found the skies had cleared and it was looking good for the Sunday ride. Sunday ride started at 9 am and Peter Wolfendon had dragged another Velo out and ridden over an hour for the start of and to lead the ride. The problem with Allan Smith's Tiger 100 was found to be just a wet plug lead arcing to the cylinder head and easily resolved and Allan was again generous in loaning it to Chris O'Carroll to ride as his Velo was still in disgrace. While dry it was cool as we set off to visit parts of the old Vale circuit next to Mt Panorama and have group photo in front of the sign showing the circuit route. Time was getting away and morning tea awaited us back in Oberon, so we didn't get to visit Mt Panorama but maybe next year. The ride back to Oberon was uneventful

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Oberon Rally 2018 and again there was a couple of ways to get back after O’Connell, we went via Lowes Mount again and tested Peter's other Velo, this time it made it with ease. Back in Oberon to the high school where the P&C had hot drinks and snacks waiting for us and there was a chance to warm up in the sunshine. Thanks, must go to Chris and Enid O'Carroll and Allan Smith for all the hard work in organising the rally again this year, it takes a lot to get it right and I think all the participants had a great time despite what the weather threw at us. It is nowhere near the size of the rallies we had in the eighties at Cowra and Mudgee and after various different timings and locations such as Morpeth and Carcor, it seems to have found a good home in Oberon in September, the accommodation is friendly, comfortable and reasonably priced, the roads are great for motorcycling, the weather can be challenging but when its sunny it’s great for riding, if you haven't been then you really should try to attend in 2019. Rally Income/Expenditure Report Income Expenses Rally Entries $2,278 Sat Lunch $660 83 Sat Dinner $750 40 Sun Morning Tea $250 Trophies $98 Total Income $2,401 Raffle Prizes etc $126 Back-up fuel $70

Total Expenses $1,954

Surplus $447

Surplus will be donated to Rocklea and Oberon Public Schools

Award winning bikes and owners: Classic (1) 1940-1955 1st Ken Robinson, BSA B33, 1949 500 2nd Doug Hodge Classic (2) 1956-1966 1st Kevin Daniel, AJS 18S 1957 500 2nd Allan Smith, Triumph, 1960 500 Classic (3)1967-1988 1st Ian Wood, Triumph, Bonneville 1970 650 2nd Michael Smith, Harley Davidson 1970 1200 Pat Sherwood Shield was awarded to Peter Wolfenden

Saturday Briefing

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Ken Robinson, Kevin Daniel, Ian Wood and Allan Smith with their Rally trophies, presented by Chris O’Carroll

Rocklea Primary School play awning offered some protection.

Peter Wolfenden with the Pat Sherwin trophy. Stop at the Old Vale Circuit sign. Michael Smith

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CEMCC of NSW Show Day 2018

Veteran, Vintage & Post Vintage to 1947 Awards Name Machine Year Club Ron Keed Harley Davidson 1942 CEMCC Ian McDonald AJS 1936 CEMCC Robert McLean Harley Davidson 1936 CEMCC

Classic 1948 to 1966 Awards Neil Daines BSA 1956 BMCC Jeff Wenden Vincent 1951 VOC Rick Pont Triumph 1950 CEMCC

Post Classic 1967-1988 Awards Sid Moore Norton 1970 CEMCC John Mack Norton 1969 Ulysess Will Ashkenazi Yamaha 1985 CEMCC

Modern Classic & Modern 1988 on Barry Cooper Norvin 2016 VOC Steven Cooper Ducati 1997 N/A Robin Dickson Tripod 2005 N/A

Competition Darren Bennett Triumph 1962 TRMA Bruce Ireland Yamaha 1970 CEMCC Marcus DeCaux Harley Davidson 1970 PCRA

Ted Conran Memorial Award Ian McDonald AJS 1936 CEMCC

Illawarra Branch workers at Show Day held at Engadine

Pictured left Merle Graham and Rhana Elliott. Centre Karen, John, Dick, Ala, Butch John H & Kevin.

Right John Hughes, Butch, Dick and Peter Vanlinden.

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CEMCC of NSW Show Day 2018

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CEMCC of NSW Show Day 2018

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Ride Calendar Mon 29th Illawarra Coffee ride to Sandon Point Bulli.

Meet at beach car park above ocean pool. For details OCTOBER call Jim 42615614 or check web site. Tuesday 2nd Central West Monthly Meeting, NOVEMBER Gladstone Hotel Function Room, 7.30 PM Monday 5th Central West Monthly Meeting,

Gladstone Hotel Function Room, 8.00 PM Wed 3rd Illawarra Mid-week ride will leave Keys at 10 Wed 7th Illawarra Midweek ride – destination am. to Cordeaux Dam for BBQ. Ron on 42296616 announced at next meeting. Ron on 42296616

Mon 5th Illawarra Off-road ride day. Meet at Sunday 11th Central West outing departs Gladstone Pheasant’s Nest at 9:30 Hotel Carpark at 10am Cargo, Canowindra, Belubula Sat 6th Ride to Wiseman’s. Meet Maccas Ettamogah, Way, Woodstock, Lyndhurst (Lunch) , Carcoar, Forest meet at 9.00am. John 0408 650 815 Reefs , Orange

th Sun 7th Central West Outing leaving Gladstone Mon 12 8.00 PM Illawarra mtg at Keiraville School. YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU!, Our popular AGM Hotel carpark at 9am for Canowindra, Blayney, tonight where we will try to whittle down the many Milthorpe, Mitchell Highway, Orange. (Rally Route) nominations for club positions (as usual). Seriously, please talk to our committee members in advance to see how you Mon 8th Illawarra Monthly Meeting. Ross Eshman can help us continue to improve the running of the branch. has recently acquired a 1954 Triumph Cub which you will see tonight, perfect for the Debbo rally next year. Sat 17th Illawarra Tortoise ride leaving Keys’ Batteries at 1 pm. Local ride with afternoon tea stop. Sat 13th Illawarra Tortoise Ride leaves Keys at 1 pm. For details call Jim 42615614 or check web site

th Sun 14th Ride to Colo Heights Meet Maccas Tuesday 19 Central West Mid-Week Ride. Meet at Ettamogah, meet at 9.00am. Alan 9627 3290 10.00 AM at McDonald’s, North Orange .Molong via Nashdale and Peabody Road return via Amaroo.

Wed 17th Illawarra Dam Ride leaves Key Batteries at Mon 19th Illawarra Off-Road day. Meet behind 10:00. Call Brian for details on 0408835139. Pheasants Nest Service Centre on Hume Highway

around 9:30. Check with ride group on cancellation Wed 17th Central West Mid-Week Ride. Meet at due to weather or fire risk. Jim 42615614 or web site. Cherrywood Retirement Home at 10 am for display

and then coffee at McDonald’s, North Orange. Wed 21st Illawarra Dam Ride. Dam Ride leaves Key Sun 21st Ride to Kulnara meet BP Asquith 9.00am Batteries at 10:00. Brian for details on 0408835139 Chris 0438 692 949

Sat 24th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Sat 27th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM Meet at the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM for a short ride to Millthorpe via Phoenix Mine Rd, to Blayney, Millthorpe return Forest Reefs to Orange. Spring Hill, return via Forest Rd Cent

Sat 27th Central West Afternoon Ride. Meet at Big Mon 26th Illawarra Coffee Ride to Jamberoo. Meet in Flagpole on Bathurst Rd at 1.30pm for ride to Blayney Village at 10 am. Call Jim 42615614. Sun 28th Illawarra Breakfast Torque to Heathcote AFL oval. More details at October meeting. Wed 28th Annual General Meeting of the CEMCC of NSW, Dundas Sports Club

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Rallies & Events Free Ads – For Sale

All rallies listed are club plate runs Bantam BSA 125 Big end kit C conrod, new in original OCTOBER grease Bob 42294931 or 0409 318 918

Mon 1st Central West Monthly Meeting Gladstone BSA A7/A10 tapered steering head bearing set $50 Hotel function room 7.30pm Honda CX500 1979 fork leg complete. NOS excellent. Suits non-disc side of single disc models. May 12th-14th AWMEC Annual Rally, Albury-Wodonga possibly suit other Honda models. $60. Motorcycle Enthusiasts Club. [email protected] Graham. M: 0466 330 827 30/7/2018 or afterhours Terry 02 60403182 1965 Crusader, totally rebuilt and 19- 21st Cooma Girder Fork Rally ready to ride $6,500 Allan 0417 462 362 12/7/2018

st Sun 21 Annual Geoff Martin Run Contact Rob Datsun 1968 2000 Sports $10,000 Smith 0404 089 015 or [email protected] Ph. 0400 597 667.

26th -28th Australian Moto GP – Phillip Island Suzuki DR 1986. Ph. 0400 597 667.

NOVEMBER Amal Mk ii 34mm, came off a Honda 250 Elsinore in 1976 $150. On shelf since Ph.

Richard 0437 267 683. 2-4th 38th Downunder Jampot Rally, AJS & Matchless

Owners Club of Aust. Wayne 0428 117 016 or [email protected] Ducati 860 1975. Very original condition. Square tank,$14,000.00. Mark 0413 654 378 10th 11th Tiddlers Rally at Shoalhaven. Ph. Ray Croker 0418239669 AZ-900 numberplate $1100 ono Phone Anthony 0419 485 230 Sat 28 Sun 29th Parkes Classic Motorcycle Rally Zundapp Scooter , Ural, Triumph auto T10, NSU manuals/hand books, for sale John 0455 555 054.

Harley Davidson 1984 Tour Glide Classic. Rare touring bike, fully dressed, very original Condition, 60,000 kms. Staintune mufflers, EVO

KEY BATTERY SERVICE PTY LTD. motor, 5 speed, fully enclosed chain, top box, WOLLONGONG MUFFLER SERVICE , wind shield, twin headlights. $8,500.00

ONO. Ph. Greg 0457 174 969 15/5/2018

Ross Eshman

Tractor, Auto & Marine Triumph 750 Bonneville, 1978 Electric Golf Buggy Sales & Service. Authorised Distributors of Federal, 16,988 km/h Original owner, immaculate condition, Sonnenschen, MGI. $12,000 Phone Daryl : 0418 217 778 10/3/2018 39 – 41 Mt Keira Rd. West Wollongong. Montesa Cota 1974 247T, twin shock very good Phone :(02) 4226 1170 or (02) 4226 1046. Fax: (02) 4226 1046 condition, original Spanish tyres, complete, offers. Mobile 0421 062 160 Kawasaki ZZR 250 1990 road bike, good condition, complete, $600. Simon 0411 100 473 13/5/2018 Email: [email protected]

BMW R100 ’82 - Ground up restoration. Ready to ride. Ph Pete 0490173118 7/2018

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Free Ads – Wanted Honda XL250 MOTORSPORT - (K0 1972) 1st model. Motor rebuilt, new tyres, seat cover, tank & guards, A65 BSA 650 engine &/or parts 66 thru’ to 70 new decals & paint. Ready for an easy restoration, Tim 0401 276 988 race, club register or full road register. $4,880. View at Beaconsfield Motorcycles, 376 Botany Rd, Green J.A.P.1937 OK Supreme. 500 motor, outer clutch Square, Sydney or contact owner Peter; chain case wanted 0411 644 803 6/7/2018 M 0403 916 996 [email protected] Honda XRV750 (Africa Twin) – for restoration and Honda 1976 CB 400F super sports in good running Zundapp Green Elephant Doug 0428 321 645 condition, registered till May 2019, excellent mechanical condition, with many extra parts. Has Left hand switch assembly (lights, indicators, horn) new exhaust system, carbureta, extra parrakeet for 1985 mono BMW R80, Geoff 0448200474 14/4/18 yellow fuel tank, refurbished master brake cylinder and more. Price $5,999 ono. Contact John Gould 02 B.M.W. R80 RT 1986 rear tail light and rear cowl. Ph. 44460166 or 0439311501 8/2018 Tony 0434 344 766. 15/5/2018

Honda Fork Gaiters. New genuine HONDA parts Benelli 125 SS 1970-72 Workshop manual or wiring to suit Honda CB750 Four K series. Still in diagram. Any other helpful info information as to constructing 6 volt stop/tail lights and maybe packaging, with receipt. Cost $86 sell for headlight in 6 volt Leds. Contact Terry Campbell, $50. Contact Mark 0405247050 or email Sutherland shire 95222445 or 0407615699. [email protected] 8/2018 Veteran or vintage speedo and bulb air horn to HAYNES BMW Workshop Manual Twins complete a restoration. Going or not. Buy or swap. 1970 - 1988 Owners Number 249 $40 + postage. Please call Bob Vine 0407920212 15/6/2018 Phone Shane 4271 5346 9/2018 BSA 1920's V-Twin parts Needing Flywheels, Rods, Holden Commodore 1992 VP Sedan Gearbox, Clutch ,Footboards, Rear barrel / 76mm This is a rare 5 speed manual. Car has been well bore. Front fender, Headlight, Carby, Anything and mantained, log book available. 12 months Rego.More everything relating to 770cc Model E. Call Roger info ring Colin 0297721328 $4250.00 9/2018 0408431582 [email protected]

Four Velocette Engine Gasket Sets. NSU Max 250 - whole bike or parts wanted. Thruxton/Venom; KSS Mk 2; Mac (alloy head); Jordan Ph: 0403 221 884 7/2018

MOV/Mac Rigid Frame. $45 for the lot. Side stand for BMW 65, Blinkers for 1970 Kawasaki Call 63600563 9/2018 H1 500. David Scott, 0438612874 7/2018

Sandblasting Cabinet, complete unit. Price $120.00 BSA B40 or C15 engine parts (internal) Gearbox parts Call 0432 448611 9/2018 ph. Mick Mellin 0412199680 7/2018

3-Bike trailer – solid construction – 14” wheels, spare Copies of or Photocopies of The Motor Cycle - the tyre, unreg. $650. Camper trailer 4 berth & annex "Blue Un" - and / or Motorcycling - the "Green Un" matting, fly screens and sides for annex, water tank, - TT edition 1959 Junior TT and 1959 350cc Formula 1 spare tyre, 2 jerry cans with rack & more. TT report and results. Call COL 0246571272 9/2018 Shane 4271 5346 Illawarra 9/2018

Honda VFR 1994 complete, runs well, unreg in June BSA Gold Star early swinging arm frame to suit 53- 18 Good condition, red, $2950 54 model. Call Bernie on 63600563 9/2018 1995 Honda VFR runs, 100k, good for parts or rebuild, front fairing, damaged speedo and light, rest is good 19 inch front wheel for 1946 C10 BSA with girder $1550 Call COL 0246571272 9/2018 forks. Call Ron Mills on 63600115 9/2018

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Minutes of General Meeting- Classic and Enthusiasts Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc Date: 22-8-18 Meeting Opened 8:10pm

Attendance: 14 Chaired: David DeLapp Apologies: Allan Smith, Enid and Chris O’Carroll New Members: Ronald Stein, David Powell, Andrew Stevenson, David Andrew Previous Minutes: Read out by David DeLapp. Taken as read Kim Fleming. Second Ian Wood. Matters Arising: It was suggested that we include our term deposit balance in the treasurer report in future. Correspondence in: Club Magazines received, Veteran and Vintage ACT, ILLAWARRA CLASSIC CLUB, Veteran and Historic Club, Motorcycle and Restoration Club. Correspondence Out: A Condolence card was posted to the family of the late Jack Martin on behalf of all our club members. He will be sadly missed. Treasurers Report: Treasure absent tonight. Events: Jim Cummins reported on progress for the upcoming CEMCC Motorcycle Show Day at Engadine Cooper St Reserve. Jim has had a considerable amount of work to make this event happen along with Council approvals, insurances, and other details that had to be completed. The show day is Sunday September 16th. David DeLapp asked if any of our members could help on the day to contact Jim. Library: Nil Regalia: Nil General Business: It was reported that George Mills had recently passed away. Peter Boris reported that the Velo day at Fagan Park with those superior machines went well and a good well-oiled day was had by all. David DeLapp reported on difficulties when importing or trying to export motorcycles due to the asbestos regulations. Meeting Closed: 8:35 pm

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CEMCC of NSW Central West Branch MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING Monday 3-9 -2018 - Gladstone Hotel Function Room.

Meeting opened: 7.40 pm, chaired by President Rick Kent Attendance: 12 in attendance, as per attendance book. Apologies: M Hall, J Packham, A Daniel, G Crisp Visitors: Nil

Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion: That minutes be accepted Moved: R Mills 2nd K Daniel

Business Arising: Nil Treasurer’s Report: No report – Michael overseas

Correspondence in: Illawarra Magazine Macquarie Towns Magazine Newcastle Classic Bike Albury Wodonga Club email – inviting us to participate in their rides.

Correspondence out: Emails: Clatter Editor – Minutes, for Sale, plus coming events. Jane Tonks, Cherrywood- telephone contact re display of bikes.

Registration Report: Bernie inspected and passed Glen Turner’s Honda XL500

Past Events August Sunday 12th Central West outing departs Gladstone Hotel Carpark at 10 am – Blayney (Morning Tea), Trunkey Crk., Rockley (lunch), Bathurst, Lewis Ponds and Icely Rd to Orange. –No riders –too cold! Sat 18th Sun 19th Newcastle Rally – Attended by Mark, Kevin, Barry, Aaron, Jason – Good ride and weekend. Tuesday 21st Central West Mid-Week Ride. Meet at 10.00 AM at McDonald’s, North Orange. The Pinnacle, Lake Canobolas return to Orange. Ron, Gordon, Mark, Doug and Glen – coffee but no ride! Sat 26thh Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM for a short ride to Millthorpe via Phoenix Mine Rd, Spring Hill, return via Forest Rd – Only two riders – David Thorne and Brian Corey. General Business: Rally Route ride set down for Sunday 7th October. – change of ride Change of Tuesday Ride – Tuesday 16th to Wednesday 17th – Cherrywood Display at 10 am followed by coffee? Sunday ride September changed to Sat, leaving 10 am to meet CEMCC Rally riders for lunch at Rockley. November Registration Day – Mud Hut, Clifton Grove – Sunday 2nd December

Trailer: Galvanizing trailer – discussion of galvanizing, vs painting vs Powder coating. Need to get quotes for next meeting. Glen can obtain a two pot paint. Robert S has used this and found it very good. Rally Meeting – date to be advised. Passing of Jack Martin: Our club noted the passing of long term member, Jack Martin, who attended our rally regularly and was editor of The Clatter. We extend our condolences to Jack’s family. Meeting closed: 8.20 pm Next Meeting: October : Tuesday 3rd at 7.30 pm 21

Illawarra Branch Minutes 10th September 2018

Meeting Opened: 8.00 pm Jim Cummins in the chair Attendance: 63 + 1 visitor and 1 new member = 65 Apologies: Ron Foye, Marie Furney, Ian Richardson, Greg Loughnan, Richard Stock, Merv Henderson, Bernie Eather, Greg Smith, and Mick Mellin Visitor: John Glasgow New Members: Rick Pont Correspondence In: “Tweelers” magazine and Macquarie Towns M.R & P. C. magazines, Shannon’s Auction catalogue, Letter from Sharon Bird re: Volunteer Grants Scheme, Invitation to Shoalhaven HVC Tiddlers rally 10-11th November, Invoice from Gala Trophies for Show Day Awards, Invitation from Albury-Wadonga M.C.C. (Inc) to all CEMCC members to attend all regular club rides, Letter from Jane Sim from City Coast Motorcycles re: Distinguished Gentlemen’s ride, Email letter from Goulburn MCC re: help available to stranded riders. Previous Minutes: Business Arising: Treasurer: Full Treasurer report at next meeting as Treasurer temporarily replaced by Deputy Col Elliott. Money going out as show day nears so next month will be more settled. Col mentioned that it is wise to maintain financial club standing before December 30th thus guaranteeing registration and insurance. Question from the floor as to whether the clatter could include membership forms at this time of the year. Welfare Officer: Ron Marshall is recovering well as is Ian Richardson. Ron Foye is working through chemotherapy. The club has been saddened to hear of the death of Peter Ellis’ son who was killed in an accident recently. Our hearts go out to the family. Good stories in “Old Bike Australasia” concerning the exploits of our late members Barry Jarvis and Bob Satterly Apologies and sincere best wishes to the family of Jack Martin who was reported as passed.

History: Steve Ansell gave a very brief run down on his role reporting and researching the early days (1930 on) of racing in this area. Library: Allan mentioned the books are available to be signed out and signed back in when read. Technical Officer: Allan told of a modern lubrication technique when old method (or material) can’t be used for any reason. Carburettors were playing up as seems usual. Allan told of his recent observations that poor weight distribution can have a remarkable effect on the handling of a Vespa travelling across the Nullabor. The rider was able to do a reverse loop while using the bike stand. It did arrive before the 2 postie bikes travelling with it. Regalia: Bill reported that polos and jumpers are readily available and good value.

Events: **For the latest correct/updated information on rides, look up the club site. ** Saturday 29th Bunnings bbq Sunday Distinguished Gentlemens’ Ride starting from Ocean Park Woonona. Must register on the site before the ride.

Rides (5th) First Wednesday of the month.) Destination this time was Bundeena on southern head of Port Hacking. Ron Foye turned up at the start to ensure things were done properly. Although it was hot, an offer to remove clothing for money was politely declined. A whip 22

round was done to ensure he kept it on. After some careful riding on sometimes damp roads the group met at Bundeena. 22 members and friends came; 20 bikes, 10 with club plates and 2 in a car. Dam Ride 15th Aug had to be cancelled due to dangerous winds. Thanks to everyone who turned up and hope you understand that rider safety is paramount. Tortoise Ride was on the 18th and apparently there are at least 17 members who don’t listen to the weather report. After a saunter through the backblocks of Kembla Grange -Horsley- Huntley – Marshall Mt. – and New Calderwood they arrived at the thawing station at Regal Hts. Low point of the ride was seeing Brian Martin’s lovely Bultaco blown over off it’s centre stand by the gale strength winds. Off-Road Ride Monday 20th was a great days riding for the 4 members who showed that they enjoyed the variety of conditions that had to coped with. Saturday- Sunday 25th- 26th was the AMCA event at Bulli Showground. Our members showed support by either volunteering or attending the days of this premier motorcycling event. Again, the variety of swap meets, bike displays, the auction, technical demonstrations and AMCA judging kept people busy. Although the forecast was miserable, around 3,000 visitors attended. Coffee Ride Sunday 27th Similar prevailing weather to the tortoise ride meant only 4 riders fronted up to Austinmer for a warm welcome and hot tea along with genteel conversation. 31st,1st & 2nd was the Ted Conran Memorial Ride to commemorate the motorcycling life of Ted. Thirteen riders on a variety of historic registered and modern bikes followed a loop route via Goulburn – Taralga – Oberon – Bathurst and Kandos on day 1. Day 2 was Charbon – Sofala – Turondale – Bathurst - Blayney – Woodstock – Darby’s Falls – Frogmore and Boorowa. Returning on Sunday via Crookwell and Goulburn meant riders covered over 1,000 kms. for the weekend in challenging conditions. The weekend was diminished by the news involving Peter Ellis’ son who died in an accident on the Saturday. The club extends its sympathy to Peter and his family.

General Business: Interesting day at Wakefield Park bike and car racing day. Thanks to those who volunteered to assist at the show day. John Morris reported that the council were very helpful in regard to the fees charged. Advertising of the day will be on various Sydney radio stations. Set-up on the day will begin around 7:30 and helpers would be appreciated. Barbecue will begin early in the day, probably by 9:00. Raffle: 1. Dennis Tobler 2. Alf Treman 3. Bob Gilbert 4. John Hughes Programme Officer: Alan Bennett’s beautifully presented 1975 Jawa 350 2-stroke that was found in Tarrawanna was on show. He bought it 3 years ago from a school friend he hadn’t seen for 45 years. Interestingly the kick starter doubles as the gear change lever and it runs on premix. It is Alan’s first road bike having had trail bikes previously. Apparently, all parts are still available from the factory in Czechoslovakia. The suspension gives a comfortable ride and the brakes work very well. Thanks Alan for bringing such a rare machine (in Australia) to the meeting. Bikes like that have been the backbone of the industry.

Meeting Closed: 8:52 pm Next Meeting: October 8th

President: Secretary: (Jim Cummins) (Ken Kermode)

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Jack on a past Oberon Rally, Vale p8

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Chris and Enid O’Carroll on 2018 Black Dog ride to Darwin on 1976 BMW