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2 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 The Journal CONTENTS August 2013 Regular/Occasional items The Official BMW Club within the UK and Republic of Ireland From The Editor’s Desk ...... 4 www.thebmwclub.org.uk Club Officers ...... 6 General Enquiries: 0800 0854045 FREEPOST: THE BMW CLUB President’s Platform ...... 7 The BMW Club is the Trading name of The B.M.W. Motorcycle Club Ltd; Registered in England; Registration Number 4261129 whose Registered Office: c/o Veitch Penny LLP 1, Manor Court Torque Reaction ...... 9 Dix’s Field Exeter Devon England EX1 1UP All Rights Reserved German Jottings ...... 45

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EDITORIAL TEAM The Northern Section/SSB Open Day . . .25 Correspondence on any Journal matter not covered by the officers listed below should be sent to the Editor who will forward it as appropriate. A Charity Ride-Out With A Difference . . .26 For general Club administration and membership matters please see the list of Club officers on Page 6. I blame my Daugher ...... 27 Editor: Stewart Lowthian, 29 Wagg Street, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4BA. The Western Section 50th ...... 33 01260 279 126 [email protected] Features/Articles: Peter Wright. How the BMF is run ...... 38 [email protected] DISCLAIMER Torque Reaction: Paul Nadin, 49 Berkshire Drive, The BMW Club Journal accepts for publication articles and letters written in good faith; however, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1SB. 01260 279 443 the views expressed in articles and letters which are published are not necessarily those of the [email protected] Editor of The Journal or those of The BMW Club or its officers or members. The information, including advice and suggested modifications published in the The BMW Mutual Aid: Maurice Weldon, 21 Lawnwood Drive, Club Journal has not been approved, tested or otherwise checked by The BMW Club Journal Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 9GD or The BMW Club. Before acting on information, advice or suggested modifications published 07752 904 334 [email protected] in The BMW Club Journal you should always obtain technical advice, and if appropriate have a professional motorcycle engineer carry out the work for you. Commercial Display Advertisements: Jim Bruce, The BMW Club Journal and The BMW Club cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or The Firs, Bayview Crescent, Broadford, Isle of claims occurring as a result of any modifications or work or other action carried out on the Skye IV49 9DB 01471 820 408 advice or based on the suggestions given in any article or letter published in The BMW Club [email protected] Journal and (save for death or personal injury arising from The BMW Club Journal’s negligence) all such liability is hereby excluded. Small Business Advertisements: Charles Knight, The BMW Club Journal is published for and on behalf of The B.M.W. Motorcycle Club Ltd. 4 Homelands, New Road, Porchfield, Isle of Wight, The BMW Motorcycle Club Ltd, The BMW Club Journal, it’s Editor and Officers accept PO30 4LS ,01983 520 847 no liability in respect of loss or damage occasioned directly or indirectly as a result of the 07521 695 992 [email protected] publication of any advertisement in The BMW Club Journal or Website. Section News: Steve Foreman 01536 722 048 [email protected] This month’s cover photo shows Geoff Diary of Events: Bob Barker. Cadman’s R1200R posing nervously [email protected] in front of a Hawker Hunter FGA9 of Around The Compass: Bob Barker (see above). 1950s vintage at the Norfolk and Suffolk Club/Section Display Ads: Piers Kurrein. [email protected] Aviation Museum at Flixton, Suffolk

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 3 From The Editor’s Desk

Things to think about Back at the desk

May I pick up on something in Mike’s The JulyJournal went to the printers a day President’s Platform for last month. His or so early as the alternative was to send it 10 observation “Sometimes we don’t realise how we days late after Gillian and I returned from rely on the help we get from volunteers and take France. The consequence of this was that your them for granted, it would copies arrived before we were cost us a fortune without this home, which meant that good will and enthusiasm for several of you had contacted the Club, going on from this, my answering machine rather we don’t have contingency than me. If you do telephone plans  if any of the folks me, it would help no end if running key jobs for the you left your name, telephone club can’t for some reason or number (preferably a another do that job.” needs landline number as all my to be thought over at length. calls to such numbers are Some of the things that included in the modest volunteers do need specialised skills or tools price I pay for an out-of-date tariff that my and many of them take up a great deal of time telephone company seems to have forgotten that could otherwise be spent riding their about) and a short message. Your membership motorcycles (we are, after all, a motorcycle number is no help to me as the only way I club). Is now the time to start discussing how can get back to you is by ringing Dick Boyd, to ensure that someone’s retirement cruise or the National Membership Secretary, to see if dangerous recreational activity (I repeat, we he has a number that I can call you back on. are a motorcycle club) doesn’t bring things to Using 1471 only works if you’re the last caller a grinding halt? rather than number three in a list of six. My thoughts on this were concentrated I use an answering machine for two by a telephone call letting me know that Jim reasons. The first is that if I miss your call, I’d Bruce had been taken into hospital again. Jim rather return it than ignore you. The second is the friend and colleague who taught me a is that far too many of the calls I’ve answered great deal of what I know about putting The lately have been from liars purporting to be Journal together, and he finished off several from “Microsoft Windows” or “the computer editions for me when Gillian and I were on maintenance department” claiming to have extended holidays. With Jim being unwell and seen errors on my computer, problems with Gillian looking at brochures for Singapore my email or similar specious reasons for trying rather than another week in France, there is to hector me into downloading software that a clear need for someone with experience of will then claim to detect problems that only Adobe InDesign to cover for me. paying money can cure. They won’t talk to 4 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 a machine so letting it answer saves me the we, along with all other customers, had moved effort of explaining their parents urgent need to a new supplier. Unfortunately we hadn’t so for holy matrimony and their own need for out went the lights for a while. By the time some sort of life and integrity. you read this, everything we have should be moved to a new home with a hosting company Motorcycle Live at the NEC who can offer us a long-term service. Moving the accumulated postings of many years was The Club has a stand at the show, which is a massive undertaking, which is why the from the 23rd November to the !st December. Forum was unavailable for a long time. The As last year, it’s being organised by Brian and Club’s original email system, with addresses Anita Johnson, who need volunteers to join ending in .org.uk, was also briefly affected. I in to present all that the Club has to offer don’t know how long it was unavailable for prospective members. If you’re free for any of but I knew there was something amiss when the dates that the show in on, then contact Mutual Aid didn’t turn up. A telephone call Brian, whose address details are on page 6 to Maurice Weldon brought a copy to me under Events Logistics. Parking and show immediately and it’s now safely on the pages admission passes will be provided by the Club. in the usual place but it does illustrate the dangers of taking technology completely for Two changes of meeting granted. place This month’s Section News The Northern Section’s summer meetings for August, September and October are at a It’s an absolute monster and another thing new venue. Where we Meet has been updated to think about is how big it should be. I’ve with the new address and, in case you miss it heard of a National Committee decision of there, there’s a half-page advert in two places some years ago to impose a word limit on with the details. Also, due to the sudden each Section’s entry but so far I haven’t found closure of the Tynwald Inn, the Isle of Man the actual wording although I’m certain that Group of the BMW Club Northern Section there’s someone out there with a long memory has been made homeless! I’m told “we will to find it for me. This month I’ve fitted most continue to meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the things in but the choice between printing month – except in August when we will meet on everything and rationing the space needs the 2nd Tuesday [13th], as we will all be busy to be made by the membership, not me. The with the Manx Grand Prix after the 17th”. Journal belongs to all members, not just the Harvey Garton is the person to contact on Editor, so pens and keyboards to work please. 01624 625140 for the latest information. In the same vein, a debate started by my predecessor before he was Editor might And a change of server usefully be revived. There’s a lot of duplication between the Diary of Events, Where we Meet, Forum users will remember its sudden Around the Compass and the advertisements disappearance a couple of months ago. The for section events. Duplication uses up space reason for this was that the company who that could arguably be put to better use (my provided hosting facilities for it, as well as some choice would be larger type to help my tired of our email accounts, is due to cease trading old eyes) so again, what’s the view of the and settings were in place that assumed that membership? The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 5 National Officers & Section Secretaries National and other officers Section Secretaries PRESIDENT: Mike Warrilow, East Anglia: Secretary Cliff Batley, 46 Newmans 32 Fairthorne Way, Shrivenham, Oxon, SN6 8EA Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1UA 01793 782428 [email protected] 07966 015 607 [email protected] Secretary: Anita Johnson Membership-Dik Langan 0845 003 6880 c/o 10 Saffron Road, Tickhill, Doncaster DN11 9PW. [email protected] 01302 743 032 [email protected] Irish: Jim Sweeney, Fearna, Straleek, Celbridge, Treasurer: Jim Lepley Co Kildare. Tel: 087 2300736 [email protected] 7 Landale Gardens, Burntisland, Fife KY3 9HN London: John Lynch, 166 Chaulden Lane, 01592 874 592 [email protected] Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 2BT 01442 267694/ Social Secretary: Jim Bettley 07860 663092 [email protected] 1 Green Walk, Fareham, Hants. PO15 6AZ Mercia: John Humpherson, 14 Highmoor Close, 07920 147 908 [email protected] Willenhall, West Midlands. WV12 5UU Membership Secretary: Dick Boyd Stewart 01922 710 694 [email protected] Place, South Road, Garmouth, Morayshire IV32 7LX Midland: John Winn,16 Ardington Road, 01343 870 389 [email protected] Northampton, NN1 5LJ. Standing orders: [email protected] 01604 631 043 [email protected] Tool Hire Secretary: Mike Delacoe, North East: Simon Johnston, c/o 5 School Row, 4 Charwelton Road, Preston Capes, Daventry North Broomhill, Morpeth, NE56 9TY NN11 3TA 01327 360 945 [email protected] 07702 709063 [email protected] Merchandise SecRETARY: Cath Broughton, Northern: Lynn Tagg, 63 Ambrose Court, 17 Strawberry Hill, Northampton NN3 5HL Moss Lane, Leyland, Preston. PR25 4XA. 01604 416 896 [email protected] 01772 431 324 [email protected] See Merchandise advertisment for contact times. Oxford: Rosemary Hicks, 15 Orchard Rise, Vintage & CLASSIC Register Secretary: John Chesterton, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 1US Winn,16 Ardington Road, Northampton, NN1 5LJ. 01869 240 529 [email protected] 01604 631 043 [email protected] Scottish: Marjorie Burnett, Crawick Lea, Glasgow Sporting Register Secretary: Robert Bensley, Road, Sanquahar, Dumfrieshire. DG4 6BZ Oak Tree Farm, Heath Road, Banham NR16 2HS 01659 50091 [email protected] 01953 888 415 [email protected] South east: John Hawker, 25 Pickering Street, Safety officer: Colin Bembridge. Maidstone, Kent. ME15 9RS, 01622 744665 02089 538 807 [email protected] [email protected] Events Logistics: Brian Johnson, c/o 10 Saffron Southern: Bob Denman, 1 Mount Pleasant Close, Road, Tickhill, Doncaster DN11 9PW. 01302 743 032 Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5TP 01276 475853 or 07950 319 197 [email protected] [email protected] Marketing/Commercial Sales: Position Vacant South West: Debbie Sampson ‘Trevilla’, Sidecar Register Secretary: Position vacant. 18, Ropehaven Road St. Austell Cornwall PL25 4DU. 01726 61642 [email protected] GS Register Secretary: Position vacant. Ulster: Charlie McConnell, 6 Cameron Park,

Assistant Secretary for America: Ballymena, Co Antrim BT42 1QJ. Position vacant. 02825 647 730 [email protected] 100,000 MILE AWARD: Jason Goodwill Western: Sue Ross 7 Pintail Grove Kidderminster 01847 893 935 [email protected]. Worcs. DY10 4RT. WEBMASTER: Nick Fearn 01562 820 458 [email protected] [email protected] Yorkshire: Simon Crossley. c/o Birstwith Grange, TECHNICAL OFFICER: Mike Fishwick Sirgon, 24250 Birstwith, Harrogate. North Yorkshire, HG3 3AH. Daglan, France. [email protected] 07742 951 610 [email protected] Forum Administrator: John King. HQ Register: Dick Boyd, Stewart Place, South [email protected] Road, Garmouth, Morayshire IV32 7LX Forum Address: http://forum.bmw-club.org.uk 01343 870 389 [email protected] Vice-Presidents: Delegates to other organisations Cliff Batley [email protected] BMF: Primary contact: Tony Cartmell 01787 373 919 Other delegates; Jeff Dymond, John Lewis, Mark Graham Walker 21 Whitehouse Ave, Burnhope, Dutton Durham DH7 0AJ 07931 710 991 [email protected] FBHVC: John Winn Alan Orme Vehicle dating & DVLA enquires: Steve Perry [email protected]

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6 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 President’s Platform Back from a dry camping weekend (yes dry) The answer is the six National Officers. Why at Sixpenny Handley with the the Western, can’t this be done for the rest of the year? South West and Southern sections. Good The way I see it the Sections of the club are attendance, thanks to the organisers, cake autonomous doing their own thing in the and tea makers, after such a great time I spirit of the Club. So what difference would was in a good mood when I opened the June cutting out these cumbersome NC meetings Journal, then, Oh! bother that good mood make except save on cost and enable a quicker was put on hold after reading the comments response to club business. Any urgent subject and criticisms about could be sorted by the club and AGM. email for section My first reaction was reactions. Some will to get a reply to the say to much power July Journal because for the few executives, there was enough who incidentally time to meet copy wouldn’t be able to date. However past make constitutional experience has taught decisions, only the me to put gut reactions AGM can do that and on the shelf for a while of course these officers and re-visit the subject could get voted and have another look, out if you were not which I have now done satisfied with their and a couple of weeks performance. later a fresh look has altered my thinking Another way would be for the Sections because some of the points are valid and will to cover their representatives expenses, it be looked at. would have the effect on the section members Money at the forefront again and I have to taking more notice of what is going on at the say that we are so top heavy at the National meetings. This is more complex and a fair Committee Meetings with around 25 officers way to sort out how the Sections who travel and delegates in attendance is it any wonder the furthest would have to be worked out. why it costs so much and the discussions get Of course the easiest path would be to put to the point where the meeting gets drawn up our membership fee or lower the Section out and boring. Something that has been capitation fee to help cover any shortfall. mentioned in the past is that The BMW Club Change doesn’t come without protest in could be run by an “executive” committee The BMW Club and that is a good thing but during the year. we do have to save on costs, we don’t need to At this years AGM it was voted to cut “make a profit” and build up a big capital, as a NCM to two per year, the next one will be in club enough money to efficiently run is all we October, so who is making any decisions in the need. Fortunately with the funds we have at six months leading up to this next meeting. the moment ( about a years cushion) there is The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 7 time to work out a new strategy. Bear in mind Club Oirschot in Holland and boy do they I need the membership to support any changes know how to enjoy themselves. to be made I don’t want a battle on my hands When we left the warden in charge of the but to stay as we are we will gradually deplete site asked me to convey his thanks to all who our capital and what do we do then ? attended for being such a good crowd . The Idea’s at the moment, no doubt you will BMW Club would be welcome in Porlock at have your own thoughts and it does prove that any time. Well done organisers and helpers I do read the comments you make, even if one hope you have caught up with your own of you “chaps” is not quite accurate. lives now it’s over. Did I hear “what’s next to Enough of the boring stuff. I wanted organise” ? another “proper good Club” weekend and Before I sign off, Membership secretary we were given that in plenty at the “Western Dick Boyd has reminded me that we need Section 50th shindig”, I expect it will be well a sponsor for the 2014 membership cards, reported but have to say I was proud of the it could be one or two companies sharing gang who worked so hard to make everybody the cost, just imagine nearly 4000 cards ( about 160 plus a lot of visitors from most advertising your company dozens of times a sections ) so welcome despite the weather year, If you are interested give Dick a call and being a bit competitive at times we had a he will give you details etc. great weekend. It was good to see the sunshine Get those wheels turning who knows who smile of Helen Beer who is making a slow but you might meet on your journey. progressive recovery after her accident and is back on the bike, also a group from BMW Mike. The Adventure Bike Shop Come to our showroom or visit our website to see the best Selection of Adventure, Overland & Touring bike Accessories in England

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8 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Please send all submissions for September’s Torque Reaction to Torque Paul Nadin (details on page 3) before Reaction August 5th please. In Praise of Track Days on club track days in the friendly low key but efficient and highly organised manner that As a relatively new member to the club I have Rob Bensley achieves is highly commendable. not been able to take part and join in any of No commercial enterprise in my experience the many organised events for various reasons. ever managed to stage such an enjoyable track The first event I experienced was the club’s day. ‘Better Riding Day’ at Snetterton in June. To have such an activity in the club is of Having experienced a few track days before in great benefit to club members but also those previous years I had drifted away from taking that attend that aren’t club members will be part as I felt out of place amongst so many able to witness that the much maligned pipe racers and wannabe racers. So the script for and slippers brigade are able to ride their bikes the BMW Better Riding Days looked to be and have a great day in the bargain. I type this just what I was after. in my slippers but have had to forfeit my pipe The day is organised into appropriate (wife’s orders). groups with an excellent ratio of instructors to Rob, his family and his many helpers can riders. The organisation that goes into putting feel rightly proud of what they achieve from all their hard work in staging the Better Riding Days. To anyone who has thought I would like to try that but are put off because it’s on a track DONT be, give it a go whatever you ride, it will be a great experience. Dave Newbury Northern Section. Well done the Club

I am reading my July edition of The Journal and must admit I always start with Torque- Reaction. As a Business Relationship Manager I often smile at the number of folks who vent various organs while in fact a vast majority of any cohort happily go about their business, read the mag, attend events and more importantly find a reason to ride to Blackpool just to eat fish and chips….... In sales we have a saying ‘Bad news will travel the world while good news is still pulling its boots on’, it is part of the human condition to grump louder and more often than to The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 9 congratulate. It’s an unfortunate fact, but can solid screen of leather. I suggest more of us who feel that running a The two continue on their way and a mile club for so varied an age group, investment down the road the driver loses it on a left in the machine, (my much loved K1200RS hand bend… The hedge and trees coming at cost me just £1600), waistline dimensions them like an Excocet Missile (you know they (I am 55, ‘nuff said) and levels of interest in are coming but there is little that you can do participation should write in more and just about it!) the two and bike crash into the field. say how great the current executive manages A farmer in the field tells his son to fetch their undertakings. As a new member I can’t the ambulance while he attends the two remember seeing large payments to executives. riders, on arrival the ambulance man asks Hmmm, must be they do all this stuff for “How are they and are they showing signs of nothing and in their own family time then? life”? The farmer hesitates and says, “Well this So, to re-balance the scales I would like to fella seems ok here but the one on the bike do two things, space permitting:- WAS OK until I turned his head round the 1. Say well done and thanks for the club, right way, he’s been a bit quiet since! its officers and fantastic and friendly members Martyn Raybould (Midlands and Mercia members met so far). Mercia Section. 2. Tell you a brief but sad tale about a BMW GS rider’s unfortunate trip to bring a ABS Anyone? smile. It all started one chilly November day when I’ve just received my July Journal and had to two club members decided to go for a winter smile at the BMW ad on the back page:- ride with pillion. About 30 mins into the “BRAKING NEWS. When it comes to country lane trip the rider’s jacket zip came your safety there should be no compromise” apart and the cold caused him to pull over. to which I 100% agree. It then goes on to say Being resourceful BMWMCC members “Genuine BMW parts are always a safe bet and adventurers in the making, the pillion with superior product quality....” suggested removing the jacket and put it on Funny, no mention of our beloved ABS backwards, that way the wind would hit a systems! Here speaks an old airhead who is

10 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 still loath to upgrade as the bits I haven’t got • Loyalty card, 1 point per new member cannot break and I’m much happier with my spoken to. cast iron replacement front disk compared to Mind you the downside would be the stainless original. membership costs of approx £800 each per I bet there are marketing departments year but what an immaculate lot we would cursing the ground they have to make up on be!!! previous technical (or fashion) compromises. Mike Grinter Ian Simpson. Helensburgh. (Extreme Western member). Some Sensible Dear Torque Reaction Suggestions! Just a short letter to thank those several After seeing some of the comments in recent members who took the trouble in the July Bee-em magazines here are a few suggestions issue to express their appreciation of the Club for next year’s renewals:- and to make very interesting and helpful Membership should include...... suggestions. • Grecian 2000, no more grey hair mem- I appreciated especially John King, whose bers. letter took such detailed yet non-offensive • Membership to local gym, no more care to respond to the criticisms of Steve portly members. Halliday in the previous issue. As a member • Fixodent, no more loose teeth. for thirty years or more, it’s good to see the • Free contact lenses, no more unsightly overall genuine friendliness and thoughtful glasses. intelligence of our members is still a major • Elocution lessons, to give a better mix characteristic of our Club as I’ve also been a of members. member of one or two other clubs and I can • Subsidised hotel weekends, no more assure you the quality of discussion and articles grotty campers. aren’t a patch on this Club’s. And I must say, • Free health checks, no more sickly so many of these fine qualities are directly due members. to the high quality of The Journal’s current

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 11 and past Editors. them etc? The same amount I would venture. I’d better stop now, before I burst into There is a variety of combinations that could tears! be explored here but you have dismissed it out Stan Walinets of hand. North East Section. I take your point on those who do not have access to computers as personally I hate them Back to that AGM but they are a means to an end and a sign of the times and we should consider the majority Many thanks for your reply (John King’s letter of the club. The other club I belong to do not in the July Journal) to my observations in the have a magazine and make no apology for it, June issue of The Journal but I think you may majority rules as you either down load or go have missed the point of my contribution to without. Domestic harmony might, I suggest, The Journal. be achieved with an I pad? My wife’s comments are hers and I said that I have access to 5 forums also and none of I could see her point - not that necessarily I them require me to use a password, login or agreed with her. The image portrayed appears register. It means I cannot reply to posts but to be an old mans club and I don’t think that suits me fine. anything is going to change that. You mentioned that I do not like the I am well aware of the logistics of the adverts but you failed to mention that I like National Officers travelling to meetings and articles on trips, technical articles and what my calculations were at best rule of thumb to other members have done or doing with their illustrate a point. You have failed to address my machines, I would like to see more - anyone comments on video conferencing in order to with me? reduce costs. Whilst you make the comment I said I was working on the value (£27) of that there are no hotels or railway stations membership as it was by far the most expensive nearby have you investigated the possibility of motorcycle club I belong to, not that it was not moving the venue to one that does? worth the money. Golf to my mind is a good No one is asking BMW to make a walk spoilt. motorcycle as you suggest and neither did I Finally I take umbrage at your remarks as the article reads that BMW do not make that I am dissatisfied with the club and am a motorcycle that attracts the young at a Grizzling and Sniping from the side which is price they can afford. It appears that we can not true, I made some observations in order to afford these machines as long as we have the spark discussion and debate to give the rank disposable income so to do. and file a chance to air their views and, who You are correct in your reply that leaflets are knows, the management might take notice. patchy and when I was running my business I am a keen and interested member and 2% was deemed to be a good response. To that’s why I joined. I could be considered as dismiss the trial period of membership idea new blood, a fresh set of eyes and at the moment out of hand is wrong in my view, at least give it enthusiastic. What you have managed to do is some airtime and maybe even a go - ever heard dent my confidence with your very long reply. the term a ‘Spratt to catch a Mackerel’? How Fortunately for you I am made of stronger much extra work and cost would be involved stuff so shall we agree to differ? by the Membership Secretary and other Steve Halliday officers if these free trials turned into full Oxford Section. members who required Journals posting to 12 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 *

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FJ13005 Gold BMW MCC A5 Colour.idml 1 15/05/2013 13:44 Great Boreen Run some filming and Barry had one of his major hizzy fits when they told him that the track I’m writing to thank everyone involved with was already booked so the circuit management the Boreen run. I only joined the BMW Club simply failed to honour the deal they had early this year and that was my first ride out. stuck with Cyril and told us that we had to I have been riding only classic bikes (Velos share the circuit. actually) over the last few years and last year When we objected it all got rather I bought a modern BMW to be able to ride unpleasant to the point where a mobile crane more and venture further afield. was driven onto the track at Redgate to prevent The long week-end is more than just riding us from enjoying the day that we had paid for. – everyone is so friendly and has so much to A few of us had a chat about it with Barry’s talk about, so I would like to thank you all. father, the ever amiable Franco Sheene, but he I am hopeless at remembering names so if I was not minded to try to get his son to behave. mentioned anyone in particular I would miss This was my first experience of riding on others. On a different note, one name that I do a race track, and at the time I was blissfully remember and wish him and his wife all the unaware just how technical an approach is best at the birth of twins is Rory. needed for a safe lap of Donnington Park, I hope to see you all again, but sadly it’s let alone a quick one, though at least this was going to be next year. before they built the Melbourne Loop. I can Richard Charlesworth still remember my first descent through the Church Minshull. Craner Curves thinking “Oooh, this could all go wrong and if it does it might hurt”. Erratum These days all our track days start with a safety briefing and even participants with race I enjoyed reading Terry Reynolds’ article experience must ride at least three “led laps” about a Donnington Park track day but I’m before venturing out on the track on their worried that the passage of time has caused own. We have a team of instructors who know him to get a couple of the details wrong. the track well and less experienced riders are There is an R100RT with Nivomat required to ride at least one full “ducks and suspension on the extreme left of the photo drakes” session during which they complete at with the caption “The Author waiting, least one full lap riding directly behind one of waiting, waiting”. I was later to learn the hard the instructors. way why Nivomat suspension was not as good The least experienced riders also get a an idea as BMW made it out to be, but that’s personal debriefing after their first session on another story. This bike’s registration number track. And since that sad day at Donnington is (was) NBL 864 X, first registered in 1980 Park we haven’t had anyone turn up and (to BMW). I bought it from a dealer in East demand that they get the use of the track that London in 1981, trading in an R65 which I we’ve paid for. felt was underpowered. The good news from the Club’s point of So this track day, organised by Cyril Julian view is that both our track days this year are for the BMW Club, cannot have been in 1979 fully booked but keep your eyes open in The - it must have been in the early 1980’s. Journal for advance notice of next year’s Secondly Donnington Park had sold Cyril events. the use of the track for the entire day. Then Dave Ensor Barry Sheene and his crew turned up to do Essex. 14 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Shaking heads Change of Venue

I bought my ’91 R80 Mono 15 years ago and After a long and happy working relationship have always thought it a delightful bike (and a with Kate Bailey, the hall manager at stark contrast to my Ducati 851SP which I’ve Chipping, and due to a disagreement with owned for the last 20 years), still going strong the new hall manager and Trustees of the having “turned the clock over” a few years ago. Hall about pricing our event both last month It’s taken me to Spain and the south of and in the future, we have not reached a France a few times with no issues, apart from satisfactory conclusion and feel that a move the usual leaking LH carb, which was sorted from Chipping is the only way forward. with a new float needle. It’s just a get-on-and- Please note that Northern Section monthly go machine, equally happy in town or on the meetings are transferring to St. Michaels open road. on Wyre Village Hall commencing on 11th Except for head shaking at the ‘bars. I know August with the Sept and October meetings you’re not supposed to ride “hands free” but on the 2nd Sundays as before. in my experience motorcycles will still track At the October AGM it is proposed that safely with hands off the bars. Shortly after I the members will vote upon whether we got the bike I momentarily let go the ‘bars (for remain at St. Michaels for 2014. Please pass whatever reason) and the bike broke into one this message on to anyone you know. It will be hell of a tank slapper which I just managed to advertised ion our website, and on the forum catch in time. Never again! when it’s back on. The advertisement in this Some years later I was having a spirited edition gives the full address of the new venue. ride in the Pyrenees with a mate on his 675 Thanks. Daytona. Now I knew my poor old R80 Regards and safe riding. would be well outside its comfort zone in this Lynn Tagg company, but I was still surprised at how the Northern Section Secretary ‘bars went light and ‘shimmied’ over tight crests. More on the Rob Roy No amount of tyre changes (Metzeler, week-end because I believed these to be de rigueur with older airheads) or steering head bearings made I felt somewhat put out by Ian Ross’s article any difference. It was never “an issue”, just ‘More Constructive Criticism’ in the BMW something I learned to live with. Club Journal, June 2013 edition. Then I recently remembered an old article I also sat at a table with a couple whose first in Bike magazine on crossply tyres which event the Rob Roy weekend was - I don’t know strongly recommended Avon Road Riders if this couple were Ian and his wife. However, (not Roadrunners). Absolutely transformed my experience of this weekend was obviously the bike!! Its rock steady now, and I’d strongly slightly different from that of Ian. recommend them for this type of machine. My wife and I arrived a day late, the The usual caveat – no connection with the Saturday, and by the time we got there most company, other than being a Board member of the tours were away. This is one area where for many years (joking...) my experience differed from that of Ian. No David Williams sooner had we pulled into the car park at Northern Section. the hotel when Judy, the Scottish Section, Social Secretary’s husband approached us The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 15 and introduced himself to us. Shortly after The New R 1200 GS LC this, inside the hotel, Judy came over and introduced herself and explained what was I read your comments on the new GS 1200 in going on and where. the July Journal and I thought you might find We had a coffee with her and a few other the following of interest. members. Judy explained that the hotel had Having traded in my 2010 GSA 30th requested that the same seating plan should Anniversary model, I took delivery of my be used for all meal sittings, late comers being brand new GS 1200 LC TE from Allen relegated to a table at the top of the dining Jefferies in Shipley and set off on a couple room. of trips into the Yorkshire dales plus a long Here we sat with a delightful young couple weekend exploring some excellent roads in whose first outing with the Scottish Section the borders of Scotland in order to get some this was. During the weekend which was very decent mileage on the clock. Following its first well arranged and reasonably priced I also was service I booked a tour to the Alps to spend approached by Marjorie Burnett, the Scottish some quality time with my new acquisition. Secretary who also made us feel very welcome. On the 22nd June I set out on the six day Marjorie and I had been in contact previously 2,500 mile trip which would take me through but only by email. It was nice to be able to put France to the Vosges Mountains, on route to a face to an email address. the high mountain passes of Switzerland, Italy Such a difference to the experience as found and into the Black Forest before returning by Ian. When we first decided to go on this through France to the Euro tunnel at Calais weekend we were not sure what was ahead of and on to my home in Lancaster. us. We had no prefixed idea of what lay ahead A total of 13 passes were covered including as unlike Ian and his wife we hadn’t been to such delights as the Furka, Susten, Nufenen, Ullapool, but we had an excellent weekend Splugen, San Bernardino, Bernina, Stelvio, for which we thank all those involved in Fluela and Julier passes in temperatures the organisation of this event. You have to ranging from minus 2 to plus 28 degrees all speculate to accumulate. in the space of around 20 miles. Several passes At the beginning of this reply I stated that were completed during heavy snow and in I felt ‘put out’ by Ian’s letter. By this I meant treacherous conditions to say the least. that I felt that Ian should give the BMW Club The reason I write is simply to share my a better chance and indeed make more of an complete delight with the bike with other effort to get to know more of this section, readers of The Journal who perhaps have not warts and all. Surely they don’t all belong to yet decided if the all new design is to their the “pipe & slippers” brigade - certainly we liking. don’t. You don’t have to own a BMW GS to be The new GS handled superbly throughout a club member. Give us/ the club ANOTHER the trip, Dynamic mode being the most chance or it may be your loss! Besides I just love favoured setting on all but the wettest and the exhaust note of a Ducati so come along! snow covered of the passes when rain mode Leonard McNeill proved its worth. The new Metzeler Tourance Scottish Section. Next tyres are superb and offer vastly improved (With my thanks to all those who have grip over the old EXPs but did tend to flatten contributed I think that we should now out quite quickly on long motorway sections. consider this matter closed. TR Ed) The lean angles achieved on some of the finest twisties in Europe were nothing short of 16 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 astonishing considering the bikes height and It seems a shame that on the one hand the bulk, (a point that was commented on several club is looking for some fresh ideas and then times by a number of riders of sports bikes when someone sticks their head up above within the group I was travelling with) and the parapet it gets shot off by the first batch the acceleration and mid-range performance of “I’ve been a member since 196*” stalwarts. not to mention overall top speed (which Please don’t make the same mistake this time. often crept into 130mph zone) left me with a I have handled the Mileage Trophy for the permanent ear to ear grin. last three years, and whilst sometimes it can be If I had to complain about anything it would a chore and not a little depressing that a club be the screen which offers little protection with a membership in excess of 3500 can only for anyone above average height even when muster 29 entrants, I feel that I have done my fully adjusted to the highest setting. I also ‘bit’. found the level of comfort to be far superior After ten years I won’t be renewing my to the GSA with prolonged distances in the membership in 2014. Not because I have an adjustable rake seat proving no problem at all. axe to grind but simply that when it came In summary I’m absolutely delighted with to replacing my 82,500 mile R1150GS the the new GS 1200 LC and can’t wait for my options were limited to what I wanted to next tour onto those beautiful (pothole free) spend on a box-fresh new bike, the marque Continental roads. and model and the dealer’s attitude to a sale. David Faichney The choice was a new R1200GS, the Northern Section. Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 or a more exotic Ducati Multistrada. A customer walks Re: Observations on the in with £12,000 to spend on a bike. BMW Club The attitude of the BMW dealer was “We can sell every 1200 we get at list price”, What a mixed bag “Torque Reaction” has the others were willing to talk turkey and been over the last two months. Certainly more accessories. So I bought British. interesting than the professional magazines So once more with feeling: Please don’t with their samey bike tests, if not a little make the same mistake this time. divisive and with a hint of the playground Paul Devall about it all. 2011/12/13 Mileage Competition As a mere ten year member of the BMW Organiser. Kent Club, I have to say that some of the receptions I have had at events (in the early days) weren’t what you would call ‘gushing’ but you have to persevere - or simply not bother going. I tended to opt for the latter, although volunteering for a few posts at National level seemed to soften the reaction slightly. I sincerely hope that the letters (Journal July 2013), from Sarah Pell and Sabine Bailey, are received in the manner that I expect they were written, and not simply the same as I got back in 2004; the “if you don’t like it leave” letters and emails became a bore. The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 17 Fun at Framlingham It’s your last chance to book. Trust Cliff Batley: send in the booking form This is the last chance reminder to get your of the Q Plates, Saturday evening dress code booking form in the post to Jenny, there are is your old school uniform if you still have it still plenty of single rooms left but by the time (Jenny does) or fancy dress school uniform ! you read this there may be no twin rooms left On Saturday there will be a number of ride (about 10 left at the time of writing). If outs to choose from or you can make your you book a twin room and there are own ride out after looking at the none left then we shall do the selection of places of interest in same as in 2009 and you will the area on the Notice Boards get two single rooms next to outside the dining area. Not each other . far away are the local seaside Everyone seemed to have towns of Aldburgh, where a good time at Framlingham you can get some fresh caught in 2009 and in 2013 we aim local fish, and Southwold, to raise the bar and have even you can even do a brewery tour more fun and games. We at Adnams (though you do have shall be repeating the school to book the tour). Or take a nice sports day on the Sunday morning with walk along the beach then a good lunch a few new challenges, these will include an at the Eels Foot inn at Eastbridge, there are inflatable assault course and bungee run, have lots of things to do in the area and of course you ever fancied yourself as a gladiator ? Well you can visit Framlingham Castle and town you can have a go at Fram as we will have a which is just a short walk from the college. safe inflatable Duelling zone where you can Hopefully we will have the BMW Demo prove yourself or make a fool of yourself if you fleet on site but that is not confirmed as yet. prefer! Lind Motorrad will have a trade stand there The swimming pool will be available for again but this time they are planning to bring use on the Sunday afternoon, we would love more stuff along to Fram following the success to have a relay race in the pool pitting the of 2009. There will of course be other trade sections against one another so get planning stands there as well. - who are the best swimmers in your section, If you are booking a room, linen is provided form a team and get training, there will be but don’t forget to bring your own TOWELS. prizes to be won. So don’t miss out on what we hope to the For those of you wanting a more relaxed best, but sadly, possibly last national rally time the nine hole golf course will be available (there is no National Rally confirmed for to use and just so that you don’t need to carry next year at the moment). We can promise your clubs on the bike there will be golf clubs a fun filled weekend with good company, available to use as well. excellent food at good prices, locally brewed Friday evening will be a chill out night, so beer, interesting countryside and attractions you can catch up with friends and relax around and its all in the driest part of England. Delay the marquee bar and grill. On Saturday you No More, Fun at Fram is what you have been can dance the night away to the rocking sound waiting for ! 18 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Some Days ... David Mathers (mostly) enjoys a Winter Ride to the Coast & Back Some days everything just comes together. to grow out of all proportion to the overall All the kit you have bought combines with riding experience the higher the mileage that the motorcycle to give you a perfect riding I complete. Accessory companies rely upon experience. One year and 6350 miles into my this festering set of emotions, this need for ownership of a new R1200RT, and on a spur perfection. How else can they expect to sell of the moment decision I was heading north massively over-priced items to a niche target from my home, with no clear idea of a final market, unless their customers find themselves destination. ... helpless slaves to emotions which create a The M6 was uncharacteristically quiet, burning need to solve these minor irritations making it a pleasure to settle in at a steady 85 through the soothing balm of the PayPal mph behind the just-fitted V-Stream screen. account? In my case, the notorious obstructed Not far north of Preston the countryside view from the RT’s mirrors resulted in new scenery is lightly dusted with snow, and at Wunderlich handlebar mounted items. 1°C it’s not going to melt anytime soon. I £19 for a small piece of alloy, plus £38 for a have my heated waistcoat set on ‘medium’, reasonable quality mirror - times two! I had with the seat and grips heating on ‘high’, already established that the additional mirrors and I’m totally comfortable. Combined with were very good in town, but were too blurry at very light traffic, I can relax and let my mind motorway speeds to be of much use. This pre- wander around the experience. existing knowledge meant that I could ignore I am surprised at how much I like this their shortcomings for today’s ride. latest incarnation of the RT. The last version Anyway, the real revelation is the V-Stream I owned was the 1150RT, nine years ago. I large-size screen. BMW’s original version pays am sure it is not rose-tinted nostalgia which a bit too much notice to looking good, rather convinces me that this new machine is just, than providing the level of protection that I well, ‘sharper’. The engine spins up much want. Over distance, with the original screen, quicker, but still delivers the power in a very the constant buffeting around the helmet usable way. The new gizmos have grown on me. when sitting naturally became wearing. For I set the suspension on the ‘comfort’ setting a bit of quiet I tried ‘crouching down’ to by pressing the ESA button twice. Was there look through the screen, but this was quite ever any romance in skinned knuckles? With uncomfortable after just a few miles. Also, over thirty years of riding experience, and a aside from it being counter to the purpose of few scars to remind me of the importance of the bike, I simply didn’t like looking through smooth throttle and brake use, I like to think the screen all the time. So this was another my inbuilt safety margins will be good enough irritation that had to be addressed. to keep me upright. However, I have to confess As it turned out, a ‘thread’ on the BMW that I do like increasing my odds, so would Club forum centred on the V-Stream screen, never consider switching the ASC ‘off’, and and a couple of ‘You Tube’ videos later saw me I’m grateful for ABS. getting Google to volunteer Custom Cruisers There were a few minor irritations with as recipients of yet more PayPal electronic the bike though, and they have a tendency wizardry. (But £200 for a piece of moulded The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 19 plastic? …Sheesh!) slushy surfaces that anybody with half-a-brain I had decided on the ‘large’ screen’, using would have forecast on roads at this height the dubious logic that I am not short… on a day like today. Ah well, no point in self- hmmm. Yes, I admit it was not the most ‘in- recrimination - let’s just get on with picking depth’ of due diligence exercises. I suppose the safe lines through the ‘slippery-stuff’ and I had it in the back of my mind that most keeping a wary eye out for disoriented car internet retailers these days offer good after- drivers wandering onto my side of the road. sales service if you get things wrong. Well, I take some comfort in the twin headlights, not Custom Cruisers, who flatly, and quickly, which normally cause such irritation in other refused to consider swapping the screen when road users, who often flash me in bad temper, I initially thought that it was a bit too big. As believing that I am a ‘prat’ who has left his it happened, I remembered that I had put the lights on high-beam. Well not today! I don’t seat on the ‘low’ setting. On changing the seat care who thinks me less-than-sensible, as to the higher position I found that all was fine. long as they see me in the fog and stay on the Back to the ride. ... correct side of the road. I am definitely the Sitting in a bubble of wonderful calm air only motorcycle on this road, but suddenly I I soon reach Junction 40, where I remember feel quite elated with the idiocy of what I am the Hartside Top Café from a coast-to coast- doing, and despite riding straight by the café cycle ride a couple of years ago. Suddenly the in the fog, I eventually make it onto the snow- prospect of tea, cake and an open-fire appeal covered car park to join a total of three cars ... so strongly that I don’t quite remember that it and definitely no other two-wheelers. is located at 1900 feet. ... I follow the A66 for Inside the café the fire is well-lit and the a few miles then turn onto the A686, which staff are welcoming, if a little fed up with the soon snakes its way through moors, rising lack of customers. I eat my date-slice, finish gently at first, then more suddenly in tandem my tea and decide to get going. However, I’m a with a series of very sharp bends. little too hasty in working the connecting zip With a remarkable lack of foresight I soon on the Hein Gericke suit, so that it ends up find myself in the freezing fog, riding on in a ‘buggers-muddle’. I am most definitelynot going back out in this weather with a ‘chink- in-the-armour’, so it has to be sorted. The only other customers, a middle-aged couple, show admirable restraint in not laughing out loud at the grey-haired chap dancing about in his thermals, while wrestling with his recalcitrant motorcycle clothing. I eventually carefully totter off the car park and keep heading east. Motorcycle clothing is so effective these days that I can take a perverse pleasure in feeling completely comfortable, while the temperature shows minus 1°C on the bike’s information display. When I started riding at seventeen, ‘naked’ machines were the norm, as was barely fit-for-purpose clothing. I kept riding through Aberdonian winters in the late 70s by layering an outer (not very) waterproof 20 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 over a leather jacket, on top of a thick wool and it comes with a sea view ... well there was jersey. Padded bright orange waterproof some sea behind the scaffolding! trousers and Gold Top boots, which would The landlady is doing her best to live up to leak through the rear zip, completed the every seaside guesthouse stereotype. Eyeing ensemble. me with extreme suspicion, she demands full At the time, I shared a flat some twelve miles payment, in advance, before letting me see the out of Aberdeen with a GS550 riding friend. room. The ‘thought-bubble’ appearing from Every winter morning we would trundle the her head is very clear. ... twelve miles through the freezing wet. My ‘Old bloke on his own, on a motorbike, and flatmate, on reaching the first set of lights, no luggage - can’t be good.’ ... would occasionally feel the need to announce For my part, I assume this is going to be a to the world that he had survived the long ‘grim’ experience, to put down as one of those trek, by lifting his visor and screaming like a best forgotten. ... banshee, as he held his frozen hands skywards. By the next morning we have pleasantly It was always a joy to witness the reaction of surprised each other! I have not come back in the queue at the bus stop to his performance. drunk with ‘ladies of the night’ and smashed But today I am warm and dry inside my the place up. She, with a most unexpected Hein Gericke suit, Daytona boots, Gore- level of solicitude, cooks a very nice breakfast, tex gloves and Schuberth helmet. If I think cheerfully offering more tea and toast. With about the cost of all this stuff, probably a smile and a good-natured farewell from the manufactured in Taiwan for ‘two-bob- and- landlady, I head off west, intending to get a-pickled-egg’, it would be easy to get quite home using a long route, but still arriving at a irritated, despite knowing that distribution reasonable time. and marketing costs are a very significant But something is not quite right. ... part of the overall price. Instead, I think only The first roundabout sees the front-end about the benefits of all this technology - the squirming. A jet of adrenalin, well after the main one being to allow an old, thin-blooded event, as my well-worn central nervous system ‘grey-hair’ like me to enjoy the ride. realises ... ‘That was a close thing!’ ... Back to the ride. ... On New Year’s Day I’d been on a really enjoyable ride with the BMW Club - staying on back roads. This now gives me the inspiration just to wander in the general direction of the east coast. A destination eventually occurs to me ... Whitby - for fish- and-chips! What a busy town - restaurants all full, but eventually I have the pleasure of the finest English cuisine, placed in front of me by a smiling, multiple-pierced, tattooed waitress. Tremendous! Scarborough next, and a spur of the moment decision to find a room for the night, instead of charging back along the M62 in order to get back home at a reasonable time. I find a non-smoking room at the rd3 attempt, The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 21 I tap the menu button of the RT’s that garage forecourt air-lines with automatic information screen to bring up the tyre sensors can ‘get confused’ by motorcycle tyres, pressure display (yet another gizmo that I and do nothing - while letting all the air out. wrongly thought would never be useful) ... Dash-it! (or words to that effect). Of course, and sure enough, the front tyre pressure has I don’t have a pump, and neither does the dropped by 0.3 bar overnight. ... ‘Got to be a garage - why would they? - That’s what the 20p slow puncture’. ... airline is for. ... Ho - Hmmm. OK, this isn’t a As though it is pre-planned, a garage problem. I just need to find a pump. Problem appears. I pull in to take a good look at the is - it’s 9:30 a.m., on a Sunday morning, on the tyre, and lift the machine onto its very well- outskirts of a provincial town - and nothing balanced centre-stand and examine the tyre. is open! There’s nothing obvious. ... Mmmm…. OK - I wander up the road, but nothing looks time to be pragmatic. Let’s put some air in the promising. I turn around and go back the way tyre and just get home. I have come. Peeking around the edge of a non- As I stick my 20p in the garage air machine, descript building is a sign that looks as though some nagging doubt at the back of mind is it might be a B&Q. I walk a bit further, and, telling me to wait … just hold on a second sure enough, there is that big orange sign - but and think about this … but the frontal cortex much more encouragingly, next door there is takes command. This is logical! Take action! a Halfords, beckoning like an oasis across a Let’s just get it done! So that’s how I end up dry desert. This is no mirage - this is the real with a completely deflated front tyre. ... Oh thing, with a guy on duty who single-handedly yes! I now remember reading somewhere restores my faith in human nature, by lending me the electric pump from the back of his own Astra and a battery pack from the workshop. Fifteen minutes later I am back on the road. The rest of the ride home goes smoothly. Apart, that is, from a minor interruption from a police officer ... who stops his Freelander, which I had been following for a mile or so while he made twirling motions with his hand out of the driver’s window. I am relieved that it isn’t yet another complaint about my headlights, but rather he is trying to tell me to turn around due to the road being blocked. That’s OK, as it is the perfect excuse for me to wander on back roads, heading generally in the right direction. Home! Soup and a sandwich for the rider, and a bucket of soapy water for a very filthy bike. Then onto the internet for PayPal to acquire for me a pump and a puncture repair kit for good measure. Tremendous site that PayPal. It will buy you anything - I wonder how they can afford it. ... Don’t tell everybody though - let’s keep it to ourselves. 22 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 From the Membership Secretary Dick Boyd discusses this year’s renewals

This year, for the renewal period that starts bership.asp You need to know how the in November and ends on the 31st January, first line of your address is presented on for the 2014 membership, we will not be using your database record and you can find Standing Orders. The reason for this action this on the address label of the Jour- is that the processing of standing orders has nal that is posted to you every month. been getting harder every year. Members that Above the address you will also find have used standing orders have been a great your membership number. help to the club, however the Banks that are • Renewal Option Three. involved haven’t and although the money has This can done by transferring money arrived in the club account, the information using Pay Pal to treasurer@bmwclu- pertaining to that payment hasn’t. In other buk.net. If you don’t have an account words although we have the money we cannot you will have to create one but this is identify who has made the payment. This is easy and can be found on the World because the bank that is initiating the payment Wide Web at https://www.paypal. has not forwarded the full information that com/uk/webapps/mpp/home goes with the payment, so we cannot identify the payee. All this is done in the name of The Future Plans Data Protection Act. It is hoped during this year to update the So for the above reason can I please ask any membership database or even to commission members that have a Standing Order renewal a completely new database, which will instruction with their bank for BMW Club incorporate numerous additions, one of which membership to cancel that instruction ASAP will be Direct Debit Mandates or DDMs. The and to use one of the following options. ultimate aim is to cut the administrative task • Renewal option one. down in size and make it easier to process For 2014 membership, you will be able the renewals. I hope that this action does not to use the Renewal Form, which you inconvenience anyone but there is a lot going will receive with the November Jour- on in the background to update the database nal, by filling it in and returning it to and renewals. your section Membership Processor So as a final reminder please cancel your with a cheque payable to The BMW Standing Order if you have one lodged with Club. This is the renewal form that we your bank. There will be more info inThe have used for years, so nothing new Journal on Renewals as we progress through there. the year as we try to make it easier to renew • Renewal Option Two. Thanks for reading the above. You will be able to renew on line at Dick Boyd. http://www.thebmwclub.org.uk/mem- National Membership Secretary The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 23 24 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 The Northern Section/ SSB Open Day The Southport Superbikes Road Test Day described by Peter Wright

A combination of fine sunny weather (that’s for most of the sessions. it for the year then ..!), a free lunch, and the Graham Fell did a great job in leading the equally tasty prospect of straddling some of ‘test rides’ round the Lancashire lanes. For an BMW Motorrad’s finest, courtesy once again RT rider he seemed to be developing quite of Southport Superbikes, tempted out what a liking for that GS ... I seem to recall some looked like a record attendance at the 9th June comment about the front tyre not wearing Chipping Northern Section meeting. very much ... whatever could he have meant? It was an earlier start than usual, with Lunch was already plated-up – all we had the ‘early-birds’ helping set up the Southport to do was eat - which around about eighty Superbike ‘marquee’ in the car park for 12.00 members did, and very fine it was too! The noon, with the first rides brought forward refreshments were so popular that additional from 13.00 to 12.30 so as not to clash with the supplies of milk and cordial had to be hastily free (and very well received) lunch provided by procured from the village shop. Tim of Country Kitchens at Waddington but A good few members were tempted to it was, of course, the new bikes that whetted chance their luck in the raffle, proceeds to most appetites. ... Air Ambulance, for the bottle of Bells – and For the plain greedy, there were five the lucky winner was Phil Cosgrove; so what ‘courses’ on offer, namely: ‘new’ R1200GS about a ‘Choc, Cheese & Scotch’ run next year & R1200GSA, R1200RT, F800 GT and then Phil? last, and most very definitely not least – the All-in-all it was a great afternoon, for K1600GT. Difficult to say which was the which everyone involved in the organisation most popular, but most of the bikes were out of the event deserves a well-earned ‘thank you!’

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 25 A Charity Ride-Out With A Difference Words by Piers Kurrein, photos by Helen Johnson

Here are some rather charming pictures of David Andrews of Harrogate with his 1959 BMW R60 and Steib 501 sidecar outfit. The pictures were taken at the Pannal Primary School summer fair where I understand his grandchildren attend and which took place to raise funds for the school. David was there to give the children a ride round the field in the chair for a donation of £1 to the school funds. There seems to have been a constant queue of excited kids waiting for their two lap ride which included the banking at the top end. Imagine how delighted they must have been, having only travelled previously strapped in the back of an ultra-smooth and quiet modern motor car to suddenly have to hang on to the grab rail and bounce their way along listening all the time to the roar of the bike’s engine right next to them. Many kids just jumped out at the end of their ride only to join the end of the queue for another go. Parents were not immune to this infectious enthusiasm either, joining the littler ones in the outfit. All in all this continued for almost the whole three hours of the Fair! Well done David. You did a sterling job for a great cause and, who knows, maybe some of the children may be inspired to join the motorcycle fraternity when they come of age. Maybe even have a preference for our BMW brand! 26 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 I Blame My Daughter Bruce Preston reminisces Back in 1957 the possibility of owning a he put himself forward for the post of Sports BMW didn’t enter my mind. I had a Norton Secretary. He was the same age as me (23) and Dominator 88, which I loved but, as is the I don’t think there was another club member way of the world, everything changed when under 50! Keith and I remained close friends my daughter Jill came along. The thought of until his untimely death from a stroke when owning a car was not, as far as I was concerned, he was 50.A year later the Newsletter editor an option so I wandered along to MLG, Herbert Kennard retired and, as there were who were just around the corner from me in no volunteers for the job, I figured that the Shepherds Bush. Charles Lock, who I knew club needed an Editor more than it needed a as I regularly pushed my BSA Bantam around Social Secretary so offered my services. Oh, to their Devonport Mews workshop to plead the arrogance of youth! Incidentally Herbert with them to get me out of trouble, suggested Kennard is still with us although he is now in that I connect a Steib TR500 (which he his 90s, and Brenda and I plan to visit him in happened to have in stock!) to my Norton. his Regents Park flat for a coffee quite soon. Made a great outfit but the Norton’s frame Oxford educated Herbert was quite erudite didn’t like it, so I returned to MLGs and in and few of us understood his editorials but no time at all was the proud owner of an 1953 they were beautifully constructed. I think. R67/2 with Steib S501 on the side. The new So it turned out that I could string a few outfit was parked outside my Hammersmith words together (but not, as Eric Morecombe flat and the engine wasn’t even cold when the would have said, necessarily in the right doorbell rang; a BMW Club member by the order) and one day I discovered that a story name of John Rousell stood on the doorstep I had written in the Newsletter appeared in inviting me to join the BMW Club. John Motorcycle Sport. So I started offering more lived in the next street and in no time at all stories to Cyril Ayton, the editor and began a I entered a world which was to have a great job that was to last for over 40 years. Cyril, too, effect on my life. Charlie Lock remains a good remains a good friend and we keep in touch. friend and we went to his 90th birthday bash What follows is a hotchpotch of some of two years ago. the places that riding, and writing about, Forgive this little preamble for I offer it by BMWs has taken me, I have not attempted to way of an explanation how I became a club keep the sequence in order so bear with me. I member. What follows is a story of some of blame the Statins for lapses of memory! the places I had the good fortune to explore I used to see a guy called Dave Dickinson as at the helm of a BMW. It might also explain I rode to work and we got to know each other how I became a motorcycle writer for I can at the London clubroom. He opened a BMW thank the BMW Club for that, too. Within repair business in Tintern, Gloucestershire a year of joining the club, full of youthful and took up sidecar racing in a modest way enthusiasm, I volunteered as Social Secretary. regularly competing in the TT races. The Coincidentally the late Keith Sanders joined basically road going BMW was not at all on the same day as me and at the same time competitive but Dave gave the considerable The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 27 number of BMW Club members in the crowd his R65 (photo below). He lives in Scotland something to cheer. Fortunately he was also now and teaches Scottish country dancing. slow enough for me to almost get him in focus Many years ago he brought his bag-pipes when as he passed me at Braddan Bridge! (photo he came to stay and my children persuaded above). In those day BMW sidecars ruled the him to play for them. I had to go and apologise roost in sidecar racing, with the likes of Enders to the neighbours the next day! and Camathias sweeping all before them but Plenty of riding for the next ten years but it was Dave we rooted for. rather more than I bargained for when, in After seven years as editor I handed over 1973, a party of journalists headed for the Isle to Richard Maudesley and he returned the of Man to compete for the Maudes Trophy, Newsletter to the standards set by Herbert. an occasional event that any manufacturer You won’t be surprised to know that we could enter. BMW opted to use two of remain friends and he occasionally visits us on the new long wheelbase R75/5s for seven

28 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 day’s and nights non-stop riding around Like all of the team we remain good friends. the 37 3/4 mile TT course. Just about every We were told to obey the speed limits, which magazine provided a rider with people like some of us did, and we all took three or four top sportsmen Ken Heanes and Tony Jefferys lap stints. The rain was so incessant that I had a keeping the numbers up. It sounded like fun full-face Griffin helmet flown out to me, until but we hadn’t bargained on almost non-stop then I much preferred open face helmets. I still rain. Lord knows why, the IoM didn’t get that do but my nose has suffered from many miles green by being arid! There were two major riding in scorching sunshine. On one occasion oopsies in the seven days, with both bikes John Nutting came in covered in blood. He needing a little TLC but the attempt was had hit a rabbit on the mountain and on the competed without mechanical problems, each next lap stopped to collect it. Not sure what bike showing about 10,000 miles on the clock. happened to the rabbit but I certainly didn’t Strangely the only thing that really suffered claim any! The photo above shows Geoff Duke were the seats, after a week they were totally (left in white raincoat) flagging off Alex Smith knackered. They just hadn’t had a chance and Tony Jefferys at the start of the attempt. to recover. From memory the riders were, The late Ken Heans was team manager, and is Charlie Deane of Motorcycle Mechanics, in the cantre with the hood up John Nutting of Motor Cycling, Mike Nicks Even more fun was when BMW made a film of Motorcycle News, big Alex Smith and Dave about two of the recently introduced K75C’s Minskip police motorcyclists, Ken Heanes, and Terry Snelling of MCN and myself were Tony Jefferys, Mick Hemmings of Motorcycle asked if we would care to ride them from News, Dia Davies of the A-CU and myself. I Narvic in Norway to Malaga in Spain. That was by now editor of Motorcycle Rider. Mick would have been in 1986. What would you had flown out to replace Mike Nicks, who was say? We took ten days and it was a fascinating recalled by MCN, but the poor chap jumped exercise in climate change. The first 200 miles on the bike at the Grandstand and almost were in snow followed by rain, cloud and then, immediately collided with the corporation in Spain, warm sunshine. Neither bike gave dustcart on Bray Hill. He broke his shoulder any problems but I managed to fall off in the and finished up in Nobles Hospital. He is now first ten yards! The film crew wanted snow a leading supplier of parts for old Triumphs. covered mountains in the background as we The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 29 brother and friend. When Fred left for SA I bought his Steib S501 from him for the princely sum of £35 and this went well with my R60. However, I had two growing children so, in the late 1960s, bought a double-adult Busmar sidecar from Pride & Clarke purely to carry us all to the TT and left which entailed me doing a tight U-turn it was bolted to the long suffering R60. It was down a curb as we left. I had never ridden the a bit of a challenge but worked well enough bike before and told them it was dodgy and yes, and, apart from a couple of roadside stops to I finished up in a heap on the ground! Apart tighten the fittings, we arrived in Liverpool from that, we had a ball and enjoyed every OK. Boarding the IoM ferry was ‘interesting’ minute of it. Well, perhaps not every minute, for, sweeping around the bends as we boarded as we both had a tummy bug in Biarritz but I was, perhaps, a little too enthusiastic and at least it gave us a day off. The photo above the fittings slipped and the bike tilted into shows Terry (on the left left) and myself riding the sidecar. The crew were not best pleased as the K75C somewhere in (I think) Sweden on I took out the tools (again!) to free the bike our ride from Norway to Spain. and, finally, move the outfit to allow others By now I was editor of Motorcycle Rider to board. The Busmar did it’s job well in the and also Touring Editor for Motorcycle Sport so plenty of miles were covered. Brenda’s elder brother Fred, one time Northern Section chairman, had emigrated to South Africa and always kept a selection of BMWs for us to ride, such as this outstanding R69S/Steib outfit, but mostly I organised road test bikes so providing valuable copy. Our son Simon often joined us (he worked at that time for British Airways) and he enjoyed Fred’s bikes. Sadly Fred died from the effects of asbestos in 2004, caused when he was an apprentice working on asbestos lagging. He was a much loved 30 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 IoM and was a great place to store riding gear. Perhaps it was a mistake to take the plot green laning and, out by the old tin mines, much of the sidecar bottom was demolished. I can’t remember how we repaired now down to nine sidecar wheel spokes! Our the hole in the bottom but the children never children were transferred to Jim and Martin’s fell out of the sidecar to it must have worked! bikes and Brenda was instructed sit on the Our ride home was equally fraught, for the off- pillion and lean out, though I can’t imagine road episode had taken it’s toll in the sidecar how that helped. She wasn’t very happy but spokes. I was riding with friends Jim Harris we arrived back in New Malden more or less and Martin Rogers and, following me, they intact. The sidecar was removed and sat in the reported that the sidecar wheel was looking front garden for a few years before going to the a little wobbly. A check showed that we were great sidecar heaven in the sky.

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 31 Address St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire PR3 0UA St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire PR3 0UA UK The Northern Section have a new home

Our remaining Summer 2013 meetings on Sunday August 11th, Sunday September 8th and Sunday October 13th will be at St. Michael’s on Wyre Village Hall Blackpool Road, St. Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, PR3 0UA

32 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 The Western Section 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend That was the weekend that was! Related by Paul Rodriguez

It’s not every year that a section celebrates 1977 (prior to this Mike had been a Midland a 50th anniversary, but this was a 50th member since 1965) and Jean Cox with an celebration the like of which the BMW Club R80/7 joined in 1979. has rarely seen before. The Western section Dave Holland was tasked with putting came into existence in June 1963, can you a team together and creating an event that believe it, 50 years ago? So it was only fitting would do the section proud. Denis & Jean that this very important milestone should be Bradbeer, Paul & Jenny Rodriguez, Graham celebrated. & Julie Wiltshire and not forgetting Dave’s Some of our earliest active members wife Anita came together over eighteen include:- John Moses and his 1959 R60 joined months prior to the event for the first of in 1965, Roger Young with his R51 joined in several planning meetings. 1967, Dave Hopkins joined in 1969, Brian The town of Porlock on the edge of the & Ros Gwinnell on an R69 joined in 1976, Exmoor National Park in Somerset was Mike & Peta Warrilow on an R75/6 joined in chosen as it fulfilled most, if not all the needs

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 33 of the event. We were able to offer Hotels, site, and where to pitch their tents in the very B&B and camping accommodation all within blustery conditions. By mid afternoon, the 200 metres of the main rally field. Knowing trickle of new arrivals had become a torrent what June can be like it was decided that the and the field was pretty near full to bursting. Village Hall would be hired for the whole In the end we had an interesting mix of tents, weekend as a centre for entertaining and campervans and caravans and many more less feeding. A modernised 1920’s purpose built hardy souls in B&B or Hotel accommodation building with everything we needed under in the Village. one roof. The Western Section gazebo at the far end 154 members supported the event, of the site provided a focal point for members including 11 members of BMW Club to meet, chat and take full advantage of the Oirschot, all the way from Holland, and a free tea, coffee and cakes on offer. Thanks to large contingent from Yorkshire. Many other all those members who kindly made cakes Sections were also well represented. Thanks to and brought them along for all to enjoy. Also you all for coming to support us, great to see on display in the gazebo was the mystery you. photograph competition compiled by Paul, It’s fair to say that we took the Village by 20 photographs of everyday objects taken storm, and the locals had nothing but praise at unusual angles. This proved very popular for the way that we conducted ourselves. A few and it was highly amusing to see people of the local businesses even contributed prizes performing various contortions to look at the for the Grand Raffle on Saturday evening. pictures from different perspectives. Friday morning started as a very damp affair By late Friday afternoon everybody as people began arriving in dribs and drabs gravitated towards Porlock Village Hall for from about 10am onwards by which time the a free hog roast. Unfortunately, the queue to sun had decided to put in an appearance. Sandy acquire a pork bap with all the trimmings was and Sue manned the reception and booking quite long and it was a slightly slow process to in tent in the rally field of Porlock Caravan feed that many hungry mouths. Our thanks Park and looked as though they had grown go out to everybody for their patience in up with the job as they appeared to be having acquiring their hoggy, which everyone agreed, a great time. After the girls had given new was superb. Anita, Jean, Julie and Jenny then arrivals a lovely welcome and all the necessary served dessert from the kitchen. The Top Ship paperwork, Paul explained the layout of the Inn of Porlock provided a bar in the Village

34 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Hall for the weekend and did a roaring trade Saturday evening saw us again at the Village all evening. Hall, this time to be treated to a superb buffet Entertainment for Friday night was Paul spread with dessert and cake to follow. The Antony, a singer we had hired once before special 50th celebration cake was kindly made for a Hotel weekend. As always, Paul was by our very own Jean Cox, and what a superb brilliant, keeping people on the dance floor cake it was! all evening with a fantastic mix of music. Entertainment for the evening was in the People reluctantly left the Village Hall at form of a local 5 piece band, Old Dogz, New close to midnight, departing wearily for their Trix. They went down a storm performing respective abodes. a fab mix of 50s and 60s music which again Saturday morning saw a flurry of activity kept many of us on the dance floor all evening. despite a damp start. Four different rideouts Luckily the Village Hall has a separate hall started at 15 minute intervals, kindly organised where those who preferred to just chat could by Dave Dyer, his son Ben and friends, with escape, as the band was pretty ‘FULL ON! many of the 60 or so bikes attending the event Saturday night was prize-giving night and departing from the Rally Field. Paul took the microphone to announce the Anita’s planned walk had 29 members winners of the various awards. Graham did venture out on a beautiful ramble across the honours and handed out the trophies, the marsh, which is also a nature reserve, to made from various old BMW parts, pistons, Porlock Weir. The salt marsh is a fascinating carburettors etc. mounted on solid oak place, a diverse environment with unique plinths. plants, animals and near prehistoric vistas. There is what can only be described as a graveyard of trees which were swamped by the sea some time ago now standing very eerily in isolation on the beach. The return was via Porlock woods, which provided wonderful views across the bay and shelter from the ever increasing intensity of the sun. A breather was taken half way which required the eating of more cake, a good job it was four and half miles as it helped to burn off some of the calories. The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 35 The oldest BMW of the weekend award was Air Ambulance. The proceeds were gratefully won by Pete from the Oirschot contingent for accepted by Mr Terry Wilson who thanked all his 1983 R80. present for their generosity. Denis organised A second trophy also went overseas to the draw of tickets and announced the Holland with the furthest travelled award, numbers. all of the Dutch party having ridden First prize was a whopping £250 cash approximately 420 miles to attend. Mars with a second prize of £50. There were loads graciously accepted the prize on behalf of the more prizes on offer donated by many of the whole group. attendees, some of the businesses in Porlock, The third trophy was for the winner Cotswold Motorrad of Gloucester, & Dick of the photograph competition with Paul Lovett Motorrad of Bristol. announcing the answers before handing the An extra prize was awarded to the wearer trophy to…. yes you guessed it, two of our of the lucky wristband number, the winner Dutch friends. Bert and Pete had amassed Vicki, taking home an unexpected bottle of a massive 16 out of 20 correct answers to scotch. scoop the prize. By this time the Dutch were Graham our Chairman took the stage in feeling somewhat uncomfortable at taking the interval to thank everyone for coming and all the prizes, but we were more than happy to hand out an award to the couples who had to see them going to our friends from across worked on the organising committee. the water who, incidentally, brought a gift of Sunday morning saw quite a few having commemorative beermats to grace the tables. a lie in after the night before, but Anita still Wonderful people! managed to persuade quite a few hardy souls A truly British George Barlow of the South to join her and Dave on a walk to Bossington, East Section took the oldest rider award, again with the promise of a lunch stop to having ridden over 200 miles on his R1150RS keep them going. The rest of us had a quiet at a remarkable 84 years of age to attend, well day saying goodbye to those who were leaving done George, here’s to many more years in the for home that day. The cakes in the tea tent saddle. showed no sign of diminishing and the tea A Grand Raffle was held throughout the flowed all day. weekend, and this, as well as a donations Sunday evening saw the remaining box for tea and coffee resulted in a massive stalwarts retire to the Ship Inn for an evening £426.28 being raised for Dorset and Somerset of real ales, good company and Zumerzet Zider. Three nights finishing after midnight…. it must have been a good weekend for the young at heart. Monday morning saw a big tidy-up, thanks to Roger, Colin, Mike and all those other willing volunteers who helped around the rally field and in the Hall throughout the weekend. The remaining few drifted homewards, goodbyes were said, hugs and kisses exchanged, more cake consumed, bikes started and then suddenly the field was eerily deserted as if it had never happened. That was the weekend that was! 36 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 37 How the BMF is run Rachel Crossley explains what it does for YOU and YOUR Club How the BMF is run any of these Directors if you have any concerns Whether times seem are quiet, or there’s a or indeed compliments on the running of the riot going on, the BMF is always fighting to BMF or any motorcycling issue. The easiest protect your freedom to ride, whether leading way to contact them is to send a letter or email the charge or working behind the scenes into the BMF Office and I will forward any The aim of the BMF is to promote, pursue correspondence. and protect the interests of all riders of The BMF Council “run” the BMF. These motorcycles, scooters, trikes and quads in people are volunteers elected at our Annual the UK. We represent motorcyclists through Regional Meetings or National and One Make many Government advisory groups in the UK Clubs (NOaMC) Forum. Affiliated clubs and Europe. can send delegates to these meetings, and the The BMF has a small select team of staff. delegate can be nominated to Council. Thus As mentioned, there is me, Rachel Crossley, YOU can have a say in the running of YOUR in the Office, in Leicester. I am the BMF BMF. For further information please contact Membership Secretary and the person on the the BMF Office (that’s me!). end of the telephone when you ring the BMF Office. What we do We have a part time accountant, Andrew, You may not be an officer of your club nor who works mainly from home, but does interested in European or even UK Politics. sometimes come into the office in the evenings. You may just be an average person who likes Then there is Chris Hodder, our Government the companionship of fellow bikers. You may Relations Executive, who regularly travels even be the person who likes solitary rides to Europe, Westminster and a variety of through the British countryside. Perhaps you UK destinations for FEMA, FIM or BMF just use a motorcycle to commute to work meetings and representations. because it’s value for money, easy through traffic. The BMF still plays a vital role in your The Management Team and other volunteers life. All the other Directors, Councillors and Reps of the BMF are Volunteers. People who Motorcycle Rider magazine give their time (and often money) to work Motorcycle Rider is a great read and extra with the BMF. copies can be purchased either from the Our line managers are the members of BMF Office (me again!) or by going to www. Management Team (MT); elected volunteer ridermagazine.co.uk and following the links. members of BMF Council. At present we The Rider Web site is also full of interesting have four members of MT, Roger Ellis, the stories. Well worth a visit. News, reviews, your BMF Chairman, Pete Laidlaw, Director site etc. of Member Services, Howard Anderson, Finance Director and Anna Zee Political and Clubs’ role in lobbying Technical Services Director. You may contact By affiliating to the BMF, clubs are 38 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 contributing to the effort we can put into affiliate to the BMF is the Club Civil Liability protecting riders rights. In 2013 we have Cover that we have. We actually have three approximately 350 clubs affiliated to the insurances in place for our clubs. The first BMF. These clubs represent over 65 000 two are for the Civil Liability Cover. These motorcyclists. protect your club officers and in todays “sue me society” are a must for any club. One policy Insurance is the main cover and the second is a top up to Apart from promoting the interests of all £10 million. If you hold an event on Council riders, the BMF offers affiliated clubs and or Military land then they will ask for a £10 their members further benefits of affiliation. million liability policy. The third policy is Some insurance companies offer discounts to an Employer’s Liability Cover. The term BMF members and we have a fantastic deal “Employer” covers paid or unpaid staff and with the RAC offering our members 50% in 2010 the Management Team of the BMF off their first year with the RAC and 25% decided that they had a duty of care to all their thereafter. Perkins Slade, our club insurers affiliated clubs to cover them for this too. All also offers a travel insurance and breakdown the cover is included in the affiliation fee. policy called Euro Plus. While this may not We would love for clubs of all sizes to get be the cheapest option it is a comprehensive more involved with the BMF. There are a insurance policy, which may cover bikes and number of ways you can help: riders that other policies will not. It is worth • You could write an article for Motor- checking out. Robert at Perkins Slade will be cycle Rider about your club experience. happy to advise you on 0121 698 8027. Please Some good high res photos would be note that this policy is only for Continental worth a thousand words. Europe. • You could visit other clubs in your area We also run three outdoor motorcycle and tell them about the BMF. shows throughout the year. The BMF Show • You could help out at local shows, dis- in Peterborough in May, Kelso Bikefest in tributing leaflets or magazines July and Tailend, in September and back at • You could volunteer to sit on Council Peterborough. • You could attend one of our shows All affiliated members receive member • You could become an individual mem- discounts on pre-booked tickets for our ber of the BMF - £5.00 discount for shows. Many clubs have free stand space and affiliate members via www.bmf.co.uk offer free tickets to their members (supplied Your Club Secretary will have the BMF by the BMF) who are willing to come and Discount Code for your Club. Be sure to have help man (or woman) the stand. All clubs can this number handy if you wish to purchase get involved in this way and in 2013 we had discounted tickets or make use of any other approximately 90 Club Stands at the BMF BMF Member Benefit. Show. All the member benefits that the BMF offer BMF: Then, now, the future can be found in our membership magazine Remember Leg Protectors? No – exactly. Motorcycle Rider. An affiliated club will The BMF played an important role in receive a number of copies of Rider each issue ensuring that they didn’t become compulsory. depending on the size of the club. These are OK, I have engine protectors (crash bars) on mailed direct to nominated recipients. my bike, but it’s my choice. One of the main reasons that Clubs There may still be too much diesel on the The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 39 roads where you ride, but without the BMF bus lanes. Once either or both were accepted supporting Killspills, large retail stores may in London they would role out across the still not recognise their responsibilities. Many country. So Chris became involved in the No now have special “no spill” diesel caps fitted to Bike Parking Tax campaign and both he on their fleets. and Anna Zee met with Boris about allowing We kept our feet on the ground when motorcyclists in bus lanes. Chris, Anna the high-vis debate broke. We watched and the Political and Technical Team are Europe with interest. We put out the correct still working on both issues and believe me, information. No hysterics, just facts. Chris wherever you live, the outcome will affect you. answered email after email with calm Government Relations Executive Chris responses. Again, I know lots of people who Hodder has been heavily involved with issues choose to wear high-vis jackets while they are involving motorcycle training over the past riding, but it is all about choice. few years. Unfortunately, as you probably In the Northwest the local BMF were know, the new test legislation came into play instrumental in motorcycle friendly central in January. This has had a dramatic effect reservation barriers being used on roads. I on rider training. The BMF is committed noticed a lot of the same barriers being used on to training being the correct way to reduce the M1 and M18 when I travelled up to York. motorcycle accidents and rider injuries and We find that. What starts out small, in one Chris will continue to represent the BMF on area, spreads quickly to other Counties. That’s committees dedicated to improve rider safety why we were so worried about London with and training. parking fees and not letting Motorcyclists use

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Summer 2013 Enduro Tyre Test After a finishing a long day riding over the This years Motorrad test (issue 11/2013) was twisty single-track mountain roads of the conducted using 6 Triumph Explorers in Cevennes, the front Pirelli was worryingly a forced march of 4,000 km in 48 hours to near its wear limit of 1.6mm. Roads no wider compare the latest batch of Enduro tyres in the than a handkerchief were covered in stones sizes 110/80 R19 & 150/70 R17. The wet road and small rocks that required rapid changes test was conducted at the Goodyear/Dunlop of direction, and this was the hour of the test track at Mireval on the Mediterranean Dunlops, which provided particularly good coast using a Yamaha Super Tenere XT1200 feedback in these greasy, slippery conditions. because its softer suspension gives the rider A quick off-road excursion on a dusty track more feel for the limit of adhesion. Wear did not challenge any of the sextet, though a rates and a reassessment of the handling were mud-bath would have required either Conti made at the conclusion of the test. Every tyre TKC80 or Metzeler Karoo 3 to be mounted. is a compromise but some were preferred in In the handling assessment end of the test, particular segments of the test route that there was a further surprise in that the heavily- included a considerable amount of motorway worn Pirellis seemed the least affected by this riding followed by the wonderful mountain gruelling workout, with the Dunlop falling to roads of the Cevennes. Cruising at 110+ second place. mph two-up fully loaded did not faze the Bridgestone or Michelins but the Contis and Bridgestone Battlewing 501/502 Dunlop felt distinctly restless, so the convoy Very stable at all speeds and loads. A sat at 100 mph. In the Schwarzwald there middling performance for steering precision were still remnants of snow and hail on the and grip. In the wet its performance is not as road, and here the riders on the Bridgestone good as the latest crop of tyres as the limit of and Michelin bikes had use the throttle grip sets in quite early but there is plenty of carefully, while the Dunlop and Metzeler- warning. Good tyre life. shod bikes instilled more confidence. On the motorway sections the Michelin gave a hard, Continental Trail Attack 2 slightly jolting and consequently tiring ride, This tyre would be have been a lot more whereas the Conti, Dunlop and Pirelli were fun had it not been for the tendency to induce more comfortable. The open, curvy roads of some shimmy about the longitudinal axis on southern France favour a sporting tyre and the the Explorer. Otherwise handling, feedback Pirelli and Continental were in their element, and steering precision are great. Fully loaded allowing the weighty Explorer to be pushed there was a bit of weave above 110 mph. In into bends with razor-sharp precision until the wet the tyre is a great improvement on its the pegs dug in. The Bridgestone pairing was predecessor, offering more feedback on the less responsive and seemed a generation older limit. It lies just behind the best in terms of compared to the more agile Pirellis. wear. The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 45 Enduro Tyre Test Maximum Bridgestone Continental Dunlop Metzeler Michelin Pirelli 2013 score Battle Trail Attack Trailmax Tourance Anakee 3 Scorpion Wing 2 TR91 Next Trail Dry Test Handling 30 24 28 27 25 24 26 Steering precision 30 25 26 27 26 25 27 Stability in Corners 20 17 17 18 18 17 18 Grip on corners 10 8 9 9 9 8 9 Grip under acceleration in 10 8 9 9 9 8 9 corners Straight Line 10 9 7 7 8 9 8 Stability Handling with 20 15 16 17 17 16 17 Pillion Feedback at the 10 7 8 9 8 7 9 limit Tendency to self- right under braking 10 7 8 8 8 7 8 in corners Total - Dry 150 120 128 131 128 121 131 Position 6 3 1 3 5 1 Wet Track Handling 10 7 9 9 9 7 8 Steering precision 20 15 16 18 18 15 16 Grip on corners 20 14 15 19 19 17 16 Grip accelerating in 20 15 16 19 20 16 15 corners Feedback at the 20 14 14 19 19 16 16 limit Braking 10 8 9 9 9 8 9 Braking distance from 100Km/h 49.5 47 47.5 47 49 46.5 (meters) Speed in 180° curve 61.5 65.2 71.9 71.7 68.4 66.3 (km/h) Total -Wet 100 73 79 93 94 79 80 Fastest lap 1:23.95 1:20.75 1:15.38 1:14.84 1:19.25 1:19.56 Remaining tread – 100% 50 39.1 21.7 57.7 53.6 -18.8 Front % Remaining tread – 100% 39.7 45.7 37.9 42.9 59.1 37.1 Rear % Wear Score 100 91 90 84 94 97 74 Handling at 4,000 117 126 128 126 118 130 km Overall Total 401 423 436 442 415 415 Position 6 3 2 1 4 4

46 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Dunlop Trailmax TR91 Other news: Buying Tip for Dry Roads This is a good The Dainese D-Air airbag west has been sporting tyre with neutral handling and tested by the ADAC and received a “Very good stability. There is plenty of warning at Good” rating after inflating in 45 milliseconds the limit of grip. The only criticism is that it – 4.5 times faster than a conventional line- tends to weave under all loads at speeds above attached vest. 125mph. After 4,000 km steering precision Dunlop has replaced its Arrowmax line-up had deteriorated and there was noticeable for classic bikes with a variant of the newer wear on the edge of the tyre blocks. A very Roadsmart tyre with a high-silica-content good performance in the wet, with a broad compound and wider channels for improved envelope of grip at the limit. wet road performance . A quick ride by the test team using a R90S and Honda CB750 Metzeler Tourance Next: proved that this was very sweet-handling tyre Testwinner This is a very adaptable indeed. tyre, with good stability at all speeds and Remus have announced their Hexacone loads, good steering precision and feedback slip-on can for the water-cooled GS , claiming and also responsive handling. Good wear a 2 kg weight saving as well a boost in power characteristics meant the handling did not and better sound. deteriorate with mileage. This is a top-ranking tyre under wet conditions, giving plenty of warning at the limit of grip. Above-average tyre life.

Michelin Anakee 3: In straight-line stability this tyre is a great Joining the BMW Club. improvement on its predecessor. Steering If you’ve been given this copy of feedback is below average and it also requires The Journal by a friend or someone some effort to turn into a corner. The slow you’ve met at a show or a dealer turn-in offsets the good levels of wet-road grip and there is less warning that the limit of launch day, then if you’ve enjoyed adhesion is being reached. Good tyre life. reading it, why not join us by visit- ing www.thebmwclub.org.uk then Pirelli Scorpion Trail: clicking on the Membership tab, or A quite sporty tyre, with good steering by contacting the Secretary for the precision and very good feedback. Its handling section nearest to where you live, is almost on the level of the Conti and Dunlop. The very high wear rate did not seem to upset who will be happy to post you an the handling characteristics. The Pirelli application form. turned in an average performance in the wet, with good grip and a very controllable at the limit. Good braking performance in the wet. Wear is very high and the front tyre was just below the legal limit at 2,800 km.

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Joining the Club qtr page.indd 1 12/05/2012 15:51:42 48 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 The BMW Club... Out and About On the following pages, you’ll find details of the Club’s ‘social’ side, including information about past and future events, and where you can get together with friends old and new. Why not try something for yourself this month? 50 Where We Meet 50 A complete list of regular section events,with adresses, dates and contact details 51 Diary of Events - August & September 51 Find out what’s on in the next few days/weeks 56 Around the Compass 56 Events coming up which may need booking, including UK and European Trips/weekends 58 The Social Scene 58 The National Social Secretary invites us to be sociable 59 Section & Register News 59 Keep in touch with what’s happening in the Club’s regional Sections. Includes reports of past (and upcoming) events, and general news about your own area. Contact details are provided at the end of each Section’s entry Address St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire PR3 0UA St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire 2013 BMF Discount Code - BMW13J683 PR3 0UA UK The Northern Section have a new home

Our remaining Summer 2013 meetings on Sunday August 11th, Sunday September 8th and Sunday October 13th will be at St. Michael’s on Wyre Village Hall Blackpool Road, St. Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, PR3 0UA

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 49 Where We Meet Please send Where We Meet changes to the Editor EAST ANGLIA: Old Queen’s Head, Ford Street, Aldham, 1.00pm. To be arranged, Isle of Man, 3rd Tuesday, 7.30pm. Colchester, Essex. CO6 3PH 1st Sunday The Three Tunns, The Border Rose, Rochdale Rd, Walsden, Todmorden, 3rd Wethersfield Road, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4NR, 12:00, Friday, 7.30pm. The Harraby Inn, London Rd, Carlisle, last 1st Wednesday. The Lamb and Flag, Main Street, Welney, Monday, 7.30pm. Cambs, PE14 9RB, 12:00, 3rd Wednesday. Also various OXFORD: 1st Thursday 7.00 The Churchill Arms, at West meets through the year, so please see the Diary Of Events Lavington (A360) High Street SN10 4JB. 2nd Tuesday,7.30 IRISH: Cork - Ride Out meet at 6.30pm TexOil Petrol Station, The Harcourt Arms, at Stanton Harcourt OX29 5RJ. 3rd Glounthaune, every Wednesday, May-September, Con Tuesday 6.30 The Sun Inn at Coate Swindon SN3 6AA. 4th O’Leary, 086 825 2774 [email protected]. Dublin Tuesday 8.00 The Fox and Hounds at Sunnyside, Theale, Meeting – Last Thursday 8.00pm, West County Hotel, Nr Reading, RG7 4BE. 2nd Sundays 2.00 (Winter) Uffington Chapelizod, Jim Sweeney 087 230 0736 jim@lucanstudios. Village Hall, Oxfordshire, SN7 7RA. ie. Dublin ride-outs – 2nd Sunday, March-November meet SCOTTISH: 1st Sunday @ Spittal of Glenshee Hotel, at: Spa Hotel (near Lucan) 10:00am, Jim Sweeney 087 230 Glenshee, Perthshire PH10 7QF at 12.30pm. 1st Monday 0736 [email protected] Limerick meeting - 1st Thursday, @ Meldrums Hotel, Ceres, Fife KY15 5NA at 7.30pm. 2nd 8.00pm. Woodfield House Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick, Pat Sunday @ The Bankfoot Inn, Bankfoot, Perthshire PH1 Mulcahy 087 237 7312. North West Meeting – 2nd Sunday, 4AB at 12.00 noon. 3rd Sunday @ Buccleuch Arms Hotel, Coffey’s Café, Carrick-on-Shannon, 12.00 noon; Patrick High Street, Moffat DG10 9ET at 12.30pm. 4th Sunday @ Munnelly 086 338 3499 [email protected] Hopeville Social Club, Harlaw Road, Inverurie at 12.30pm. LONDON: Section meets are as rideouts and are irregular, SOUTHERN: The Rising Sun, 27 Spring Lane, Colden please see their website and the Journal Diary for meets. Common, Winchester, SO21 1SB, 20.00 second Tuesday. Peter Jones 07710887958, Nick Fry 01438749913 for The Seven Stars, Newark Lane, Ripley, Surrey, GU23 6DL advice. 20.00, alt Tuesdays. The Half Moon, 32 London Road, MERCIA: Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 Petersfield, GU31 4BE, just North of Petersfield on the old 6GR, see diary for dates and times. The Clock Warehouse, A3, alt Thursdays. The Horton Inn, Cranborne Road, Horton, London Road, Shardlow, DE72 2GL, 2nd Wednesday, Wimborne, BH21 5AD, 01258 840252, 20.00 3rd Thursday. 1900hrs. The Dog, Henley Road, Mappleborough Green, “Old Gits” Loomies Diner on A32 at West Meon Hut cross Studley, B80 7DR, 2nd Thursday, 1930hrs. New Inn. Wolvey roads A272 & A32, Hampshire first Wednesday, 12 noon. Road, Bulkington CV12 9JF, 1st Tuesday, 19.30hrs. Brunch/ SOUTH EAST: ‘The Bull’, Lower Road, East Farleigh, nr Breakfast at Windy Ridge Cafe, Winkhill Leek ST13 7PN, Maidstone, ME15 0HD, 1st/3rd Wednesdays, 20.00. The 1st Sunday from May to October, 1030hrs. Hoar Park, The Golden Cross Inn at Golden Cross Nr Hailsham, on A22. Craft Village, Nuneaton Road, Church End, CV10 0QU, BN27 4AW 2nd Friday 19.30. Borders meet, last Friday, every Wednesday at 0930 hrs for breakfast. The Bradford 20.00. Lunchtime meet,noon last Sunday. See Diary for Arms, Ivetsy Bank, Wheaton Aston, Stafford. ST19 9QT details. 1930hrs, last Wednesday. Tony’s Diner, A442 Quatford Bridgnorth - Kidderminster Road Shropshire WV15 6QL, SOUTH WEST: The Weary Traveller, Station Rd., 3rd Sunday 10am. Cullompton, EX15 1BQ. 100 yards from M5 J28 on the A318. New meeting places are being looked for. All meets miDLAND: All year round gatherings: The Three Kings, 12:00 as per calendar of events. Saltersway, Threekingham, Lincs NG34 0AU, 01529 240249, 1st Tuesday 7.30pm; The Old Reindeer, Main St., Edingley ULSTER: Corr’s Corner, Glengormley, Co. Antrim, 8.00pm Notts, NG22 8DE, 2nd Thursday 7.30pm; The Horseshoe, 2 on first Tuesday (except January & July). Wednesday Overstone Rd, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0AW, 01604 evening runs Corr’s Corner, 7.00pm from beginning of April 642286, 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm; The King’s Head, Kingsway, to end of August. Sunday/Wednesday morning runs 11am Tealby, Lincs LN8 3YA, 01673 838347, 3rd Thursday 7.30pm. Corr’s Corner throughout the year, weather dependant. Winter gatherings: The Community Centre, Great Lane, WESTERN: The Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden, Chepstow. Greetham, Rutland and The Rangers Cycle Clubhouse, off NP16 6PL, 13.30hrs, 2nd Sunday. New Inn, Claines, Islington Road, Towcester, Northants occasional Sundays, Worcester, 2000hrs, 1st Tuesday. The Lamb Inn, Wotton October to March. Alternating Breakfast meets see Diary or Road, Iron Acton, Bristol, South Glos BS37 9UZ, 19.30hrs, Forum for details. 1st Wednesday. 99 Neath Road, Rhos, Pontardawe, NORTH EAST: ‘The Travellers Rest’ in the village of Witton Swansea SA8 3EH, 19.30hrs, 4th Wednesday. Gilbert just off the A691 on the road to Lanchester at YORKSHIRE: Cracoe Village Hall BD23 6LQ on B6265 19.30hrs 1st Wednesday. The Wagon Inn, 3 miles NW of north of Skipton through Rylstone, 1st Sunday, 12 noon. Ponteland on A696, NE20 0DH, 19.30hrs 3rd Wednesday. The Cubley Hall Inn, Mortimer Road, Penistone, Sheffield, Unless otherwise noted all runs start from Durham Services, S36 9DF, off A629, 2nd Sunday 12 noon. The Bear Inn, Bowburn J61 A1(M). South Cave, HU15 2AS on the A1034 off the A63, Brough, NORTHERN: The Briars Hall Hotel, Burscough, 1st Friday, 2nd Monday, 8pm. Squires Cafe Bar, Sherburn in Elmet 8.00pm. Skipton Market Place, Skipton, 2nd Tuesday, LS25 5LQ, on the B1222 from the A1 or the A162, 3rd 1.00pm. Rixton Community Hall, Manchester Rd, Rixton, Tuesday, 7pm. How Stean Gorge Cafe HG3 5SF north of Warrington, 2nd Sunday November to March, 1.00pm. Pateley Bridge near Lofthouse, 3rd Sunday, 12 noon. The St. Michael’s on Wyre Village Hall, Blackpool Road, St. Bikers Café Fimbar Road Fridaythorpe Driffield YO25 9RX Michael’s on Wyre, PR3 0UA, 2nd Sunday April to October, last Saturday, 12 noon

50 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Diary Of Events: August & September August = September = Weekends = Red Text Diary of Events closing date is the 5th of each month

These activities have been arranged as agent for and on behalf of The BMW Club. All organisers are covered by our insurance, provided the event guidelines are followed.

SY3 0DA approx 1000hrs to collect August members starting there. Contact Brian 1 Irish Limerick meeting Woodfield House 01785 713565 Hotel, Ennis Road 8:00 PM Pat N. East Ride out leader Roger Barr 0191 257 Mulcahy 087 2377312 5989. Start at the Waggon at 10am Oxford Natter night, The Churchhill Arms West Northern Breakfast run from TESCO’s car park, Lavington SN104JB off Jtn 43 of M6 CARLISLE 7.00am. Southern The Half Moon, 32 London Road, John Bell 01228 535173 Petersfield, GU31 4BE S. East WK.VMCC.Int.Rally The Friers 2 Northern Evening natter night at The Briars Hall Aylesford (display your bike John 8.00pm. Vera hunt 01257 464429 Smith.01322 342320) 2 - 4 Yorkshire Join us for our 4th Marigolds Yorkshire Scottish Lunch meet: Spittal of Glenshee Hotel Day Rally. Camping at Grange Farm, PH10 7QF. 12.30 Linton in Craven. BD23 5HH. off the Southern Godders Run - Meet Newlands Corner, B6265 in the beautifull Yorkshire Dales. Shere Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 See AtC for further details. All sections 8SE - 10am are very welcome to this event. Ulster Hurst’s Run. 9:30am Hurst’s Motorrad, 3 Mercia 70th. Anniversary of the Dambusters Mallusk. Raid. Visit and guided tour of the Battle Western Visit the Donkey Sanctuary & Sidmouth of Britain Memorial Flight Coningsby. Folk Festival. Meet in the Cafe at The Admission £6, £4 concession for over Donkey Sanctuary 10.00 EX10 0NU 60s. (Extra 10% discount for 15+ http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk visitors). Followed by lunch in the local then on to Sidmouth for the Festival. Inn where the squadron used to drink. http://www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk The Pub is full of memorabilia and Denis Bradbeer 01454 775786 signatures of WW11 survivors. Meet 5 Scottish Natter nite: Meldrums Hotel, Ceres at McDonalds Car Park, Thorpe End, KY15 5NA Melton Mowbray LE13 1RB leaving at 6 Mercia Natter Night 1930 hrs New Inn. Wolvey 9am sharp. The tour starts at 11am. Road, Bulkington. CV12 9JF Full tanks please! Approx 1hr 30 minutes Ride. Midland The Three Kings, Saltersway Threekingham, Lincs.NG340AU Pub Western Visit to the Steam and Transport Meet 7:30pm Show at the South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester. GL7 5QD Bring a picnic. Southern The Seven Stars, Newark Lane, Ripley, See you at the Motorcycle exhibit area Surrey, GU23 6DL at 12.00 Entrance fee of £10.00 http:// Ulster Club Meeting 8pm Corr’s Corner. www.steamextravaganza.com/page2. Western Evening Meeting 20.00 hrs New Inn, htm Denis Bradbeer 01454 775786 Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 4 E. Anglia Muesum of Power - Bike Show - 7DH Bob Dunn – 01384 390344 Langford 08:30 7 East Anglia Three Tunns - Finchingfield 12:00 E. Anglia The Festival of Classic & Sports Cars Irish Cork Ride Out. 6.30pm TexOil Petrol 10:00 Station, Glounthaune. Con O’Leary, E. Anglia Shoulder of Mutton - Aldham 12:00 086 8252774 [email protected] Mercia Windy Ridge Café. Breakfast / Brunch N. East Travellers Rest pub, Front Street Witton 10.30 am Winkhill, Leek.ST13 7PN Gilbert. Social Evening 7.30pm. Mercia Brian Coopers Run to Criccieth North S. East Clubnight at The Bull, East Wales. Meet OK Diner Cannock Farleigh.8pm. WS11 0BN 0830hrs for a 0900hrs S. West Wednesday rideout with Dave Cooper start calling at Little Chef Shrewsbury starting at 10.00 am at Woody’s

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 51 Sourton Cross on the A30, EX20 4LY. [email protected] Ring Dave on 01392 877886 for more Yorkshire Natter night Bear Inn, South Cave details Market Place. 8pm Southern Old Gits, Loomies Cafe, West Meon 13 Northern IOM Group. Contact Harvey Garton Hut, A32/A283 (Lunch Meet) 01624 625140. Western Evening meeting 1930 - Lamb Inn, Oxford Natter night, Harcourt Arms, Stanton Wotton Road, Iron Acton, Bristol, South Harcourt 7.30 pm Glos BS37 9UZ No booking just turn Southern The Rising Sun, 27 Spring Lane, up for a chat Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 8 Mercia Natter Night 1930 hrs The Dog. Henley 1SB Road, Mappleborough Green, Studley Southern Poole Quay - Bike Night & Fish & Chips, B80 7DR detals of meeting point TBA Midland The Reindeer, Main St, Edgingley Notts 14 Irish Cork Ride Out. 6.30pm TexOil NG22 8DE Pub meet from 7:30pm Petrol Station, Glounthaune. Con Northern SLAIDBURN 1.00pm. Barry Warner O’Leary, contact 086 8252774 conor@ 01617 611702 olearystone.com 9 S. East The Golden Cross Inn, Golden Cross Mercia Natter Night 1900 hrs Clock Warehouse. near Hailsham BN27 4AW (on A22), London Road, Shardlow, Derby. DE72 7.30pm 2GL 9 - 11 S. West Slimbridge Camping, Tudor Caravan N. East Lucky Few ride out lead by Dave Park , Slimbridge GL1 7BP Keith Walker. Durham Services 10am.0191 Hackett 07940531980. see website 384 3109. for more details. Northern Midweek Run to Snowdonia, from J&S 10 S. East Herne Bay Carnival. Depart Oakdene car park, Oakmere, 9.30 a.m. Details: 11am Lunch approx.1pm. Procession/ Peter Wright 01925 762599. Carnival 4pm. with Alan & Linda (01227 366 827 ) S. East Midweek run from Coopers Tun. Wells.10.30am 11 E. Anglia Pub Meet The Crossways Inn Bridge Road, Scole, Diss IP21 4DP 12:00 Western 12.00 Lunch at THE BELL INN Market Street, Watchet TA23 0AN then on to Irish Leinster Ride-out Spa Hotel (near the Watchet Boat Museum, Harbour Lucan) 10.00 am Jim Sweeney 087 Road Watchet. Somerset TA23 0AQ 2300736 email: [email protected] free entry Denis Bradbeer 01454 Irish N.W Area Meeting Coffee’s Cafe 775786 [email protected] Carrick on Shannon, 12.00 noon. Patrick Munnelly 086 3383499 15 Mercia Pensioners and Layabouts. 12 noon at [email protected] Springslade Lodge. Tearooms Camp Road, Broadhurst Green, Cannock N. East Ride out. ‘Westward Bound’. leader Chase. WS12 4PT John King. Meet at 10am Scotch Corner Services. Midland The Kings Head, Kingsway, Tealby, Lincs.LN8 3YA. Pub meet from 7:30pm Northern Section Meeting. St. Michael’s on Wyre Village Hall, Blackpool Road, St. S. West Wed. Fish and Chips 7.30 Captain Michael’s on Wyre, PR3 0UA 1.00pm. Jaspers Barbican Plymouth, Ring Peter McCombie 01228 594792. Don Rabson 01840 212913 for more details. Oxford Ride out Newbury BBQ Forest Steve Moxey 07771663915 11.00 start Southern The Horton Inn, Cranborne Road, Newbury Wharf Wimborne Minster BH21 5AD Scottish Lunch meet: Bankfoot Inn, Bankfoot, Southern The Half Moon, 32 London Road, Perth PH1 4AB. 12.00 Petersfield, GU31 4BE Ulster Donegal Run. 11am Foyle Bridge, 16 Northern Natter Night@ The Border Rose Londonderry. (packed lunch) Rochdale Rd, Todmorden 7.00pm. Alan Stretton 01706 656606 Western Monthly Section Meeting 13.30 The Hood Memorial Hall Devauden. NP16 17 Ulster Ulster Grand Prix, Dundrod. 6NX Cream Teas with Jean Cox Western Meet in Cafe 1200 at Cyfarthfa Yorkshire Lunchtime meet Cubley Hall Hotel. Castle, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil Penistone. 12 noon CF47 8RE Free admission. Denis 12 E. Anglia RBR - Round Britian Ride - contact Bob Bradbeer 01454 775786 western. Ibbetson for details eastanglia.social@ [email protected] bmwclubuk.net 07925 102548, Ride 18 E. Anglia The Chequers - Wimbotsham 12:00 visiting all the mainland section ending London Ride-out to Brands Hatch for the British at Framlingham Motor Cycle Racing Club GPLeaving Sporting Track/training day at Snetterton. All Junction 26 at 0930 hrs. abilities catered for but particularly Mercia Breakfast at Tonys Diner A442 Quatford suitable for beginners - not like a nr. Bridgnorth. On the Kidderminster - normal commercial day. Contact Bridgnorth Road. 10am contact John

52 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Humpherson for more detail 01922 087 2300736 email: jim@lucanstudios. 710694 ie Midland Steve’s Mystery ride. Meet for breakfast N. East Ride to Whitby for the Thursday Bike 9:30am at the Super Sausage Cafe, A5 Night. Led by Rob Powell 0191 536 Pottersbury South of Towcester for a 6231. B-road amble approx. 100miles Steve Southern The Half Moon, 32 London Road, Foreman 07770-827574 Petersfield, GU31 4BE Oxford Brackley Festival of Motorcycling 30 S. East Borders.7.30pm.The Kings Arms more info Dave and Rosemary 01869 Biggin Hill BR2 6DU 240529 30 - 2 Sept Ulster Scottish Camping S. East Popham Mega Meet.with Ron Rugman Weekend. Depart Godstone Duck Pond 9am. 30 - 8 Sept Northern Social Secretary,s (01689600273) Bucket List, Ten Day Tour of Southern Scottish Lunch meet: Buccleuch Arms, Moffat France.(centred around the Milau DG10 9ET. 12.30 Bridge area ). Peter McCombie 01228 Southern Run to Brackley Motorcycle Festival 594792 [email protected] with Chris Tite, Meeting point TBA 31 Yorkshire Lunchtime meet The Bike Shed. 12 Yorkshire Lunchtime meet How Stean Cafe, noon Lofthouse. 12 noon 20 Midland The Horseshoe, 2 Overstone Rd, Sywell, Northants.NN6 0AW Pub Meet. September 7:30pm 1 E. Anglia Shoulder of Mutton - Aldham 12:00 Oxford Natter Night The Sun Inn Coate Mercia Windy Ridge Café. Breakfast / Brunch Swindon SN3 6AA from 6.30 10.30 am Winkhill, Leek.ST13 7PN Southern The Seven Stars, Newark Lane, Ripley, N. East Ride out led by Simon Johnston 07702 Surrey, GU23 6DL 709063. Start Travellers Rest pub Yorkshire Natter night Squires Cafe Bar, 10am Sherburn-in-Elmet. 8pm Northern Breakfast run from TESCO’s car park, 21 E. Anglia The Lamb and Flag - Welney 12:00 off Jtn 43 of M6 CARLISLE 7.00am. Irish Cork Ride Out. 6.30pm TexOil John Bell 01228 535173 Petrol Station, Glounthaune. Con Scottish Lunch meet: Spittal of Glenshee Hotel O’Leary, contact 086 8252774 conor@ PH10 7QF.12.30 olearystone.com Yorkshire Mariglds Hot Snacks, Village Hall N. East Waggon Inn nr Ponteland tyre kicking Cracoe. 12 noon session 7.30pm. 1 - 2 E. Anglia MOTO GP Silverstone, Ride in, Northern Midweek Run from Kirkby Lonsdale Contact Bob Ibbotson for details. 10.00am. Mike Gibson 01229 5827877 [email protected] [email protected] 07925 102548 S. East Best Bike. The Bull, East Farleigh.8pm. 2 Scottish Natter nite: Meldrums Hotel, Ceres Southern Old Gits, Loomies Cafe, West Meon KY15 5NA Hut, A32/A283 (Additional Lunch Meet 3 Mercia Natter Night 1930 hrs New Inn. Wolvey for 3 months to see if popular) Road, Bulkington. CV12 9JF 23 - 26 All Framlingham. BMW Club National Rally Midland The three Kings, Saltersway Threekingham, Lincs.NG340AU Pub 25 Scottish Lunch meet: Hopeville Social Club, Meet 7:30pm Inverurie AB51 4SR. 12.30 Southern The Seven Stars, Newark Lane, Ripley, 27 Oxford Natter night, The Fox & Hounds, Surrey, GU23 6DL Theale, Nr Reading, 8.00pm Ulster Club Meeting 8pm Corr’s Corner. Yorkshire Natter night Gildersome Conservative Club.8pm Western Evening Meeting 20.00 hrs New Inn, Ombersley Road, Worcester, WR3 28 Irish Cork Ride Out. 6.30pm TexOil 7DH Bob Dunn – 01384 390344 Petrol Station, Glounthaune. Con O’Leary, contact 086 8252774 conor@ 4 E. Anglia Three Tunns - Finchingfield 12:00 olearystone.com Irish Cork Ride Out. 6.30pm TexOil Mercia Natter Night 1930 hrs The Bradford Petrol Station, Glounthaune. Con Arms. Ivetsy Bank, Wheaton Aston, O’Leary, contact 086 8252774 conor@ Stafford. ST19 9QT olearystone.com Western Evening Meeting 1930 at 99 Neath N. East Travellers Rest pub, Front Street Witton Road, Rhos, Pontardawe, Nr Swansea Gilbert. Social Evening. 7.30pm. SA8 3EH contact Brian Price – 01792 S. East Clubnight at The Bull,East 862152 Farleigh.8pm. 29 Irish Dublin Meeting. West County Hotel, Southern Old Gits, Loomies Cafe, West Meon Chapelizod. 8:00 PM Jim Sweeney Hut, A32/A283 (Lunch Meet)

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 53 Western Evening meeting 1930 - Lamb Inn, etc and we will provide the rest. Give Wotton Road, Iron Acton, Bristol, South Colin a ring to let him know your Glos BS37 9UZ No booking just turn coming to help with catering. Colin up for a chat Ross 01562 820458 5 Irish Limerick meeting Woodfield House Yorkshire Lunchtime meet Cubley Hall Hotel. 12 Hotel, Ennis Road 8:00 PM Pat noon Mulcahy 087 2377312 9 Yorkshire Natter night Bear Inn, South Cave Oxford Natter night, The Churchhill Arms West Market Place. 8pm Lavington SN104JB 10 Oxford Natter night, Harcourt Arms, Stanton 6 Northern Evening natter night at The Briars Hall Harcourt 7.30 pm 8.00pm. Vera hunt 01257 464429 Southern The Rising Sun, 27 Spring Lane, 6 - 8 Midland Hardhurst Farm Camping weekend Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 Due to the success of last years 1SB soiree into Derbyshire, we will again 11 Irish Cork Ride Out. 6.30pm TexOil be holding a camping weekend at Petrol Station, Glounthaune. Con Hardhurst Farm, Peak dIstrict, on O’Leary, contact 086 8252774 conor@ the weekend 6th-8th September. All olearystone.com welcome, BBQ and Marquee as per Mercia Natter Night 1900 hrs Clock Warehouse. normal Midland hospitality. Steve London Road, Shardlow, Derby. DE72 Foreman 07770-827574 for details 2GL 6 - 8 N. East 2nd Bamburgh Camping weekend N. East Lucky Few Run . Leader Roger Barr TBC. Graham Walker as above. 0191 257 5989 6 - 8 Southern New Forrest Camping with Nick & S. East Midweek run from Coopers Tun. Sarah - From Friday after 3pm, Limited Wells.10.30am Places so Please contact Nick on Western 1200 meet at the Elan Valley Visitor 07775 702265 to reserve your spot, Centre, Rhayader, LD6 5HP for lunch full details on the section website. and a chat Colin Ross 01562 820458 6 - 14 Mercia France trip to Benodet, Brittany. See 12 Mercia Natter Night 1930 hrs The Dog. Henley around the compass for further detail;. Road, Mappleborough Green, Studley Chalet holiday £280 per couple self B80 7DR catering contact Steve Jackson 01543 473089 Midland The Reindeer, Main St, Edgingley Notts NG22 8DE Pub meet from 7:30pm 7 Midland Sleaford Show. Contact Bill Rodgers on 01526—834480 for more details Northern SLAIDBURN 1.00pm. Barry Warner 01617 611702 S. East Harvest Supper at Matties Paddock Wood TN12 6QQ Book by 21st August Southern The Half Moon, 32 London Road, with Paula 01474815848 Petersfield, GU31 4BE 7 - 8 S. West Tavistock Camping , Harford Bridge 13 S. East The Golden Cross Inn, Golden Cross Holiday Park, Peter Tavy, Tavistock near Hailsham BN27 4AW (on A22), PL19 9LS, Debbie Sampson 01726 7.30pm 61642 13-15 Scottish Borders Camping Rally, Moffat. See 8 E. Anglia Cafe Meet - Wallys Cafe, Acton Place ARC. ind est Acton Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 15 E. Anglia The Chequers - wimbotsham 12:00 0BB, 01787 375429 10:00 Mercia Breakfast at Tonys Diner A442 Quatford Irish Leinster Ride-out Spa Hotel (near nr. Bridgnorth. On the Kidderminster - Lucan) 10.00 am Jim Sweeney 087 Bridgnorth Road. 10am contact John 2300736 email: [email protected] Humpherson for more detail 01922 710694 Irish N.W Area Meeting Coffee’s Cafe Carrick on Shannon, 12.00 noon. N. East Ride in for Lunch at the Railway Inn, Patrick Munnelly 086 3383499 email: Acklington. (Next to the station) 1pm. [email protected] Northern Head for the Hills Run MK2. Meet at A6 Northern Section Meeting. St. Michael’s on layby, Broughton, PRESTON 9.30am. Wyre Village Hall, Blackpool Road, St. Graham Fell 07545 174777 Michael’s on Wyre, PR3 0UA 1.00pm. S. East Day out with Kevan Depart Thurrock Peter McCombie 01228 594792. Services (petrol) 10am (01622728320) Oxford Ride Out Mystery Tour Dave and S. West Sunday ride out Portland Bill 10.30 ring Rosemary 01869 240529 Mark Coben 01626 335621 S. East John Smiths Coastal Run,Depart 10am Scottish Lunch meet: Buccleuch Arms, Moffat Godstone Duckpond (01322 342320) DG10 9ET. 12.30 Scottish Lunch meet: Bankfoot Inn, Bankfoot, Southern Forge Day with Dave Wright, Perth PH1 4AB. 12.00 Chiddingfold Forge - Please reserve Western Monthly Section Meeting 13.30 The your place with Dave on 01428 684902 Hood Memorial Hall Devauden. NP16 Ulster Meet and Eat 1pm The Tower, Omagh 6NX BBQ bring your own meat / veg Yorkshire Lunchtime meet How Stean Cafe,

54 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Lofthouse. 12 noon 22 E. Anglia Cafe Meet - Rose Cafe London Road 17 Midland The Horseshoe, 2 Overstone Rd, Widford Chelmsford CM2 8TG 10:00 Sywell, Northants.NN6 0AW Pub Meet. Midland Jims great Train robbery ride-out. Meet 7:30pm at Super Sausage café, Pottersbury Northern IOM Group. Contact Harvey Garton South of Towcester on the A5 at 9:30. 01624 625140. am Along the back roads of Bucks. Oxford Natter Night The Sun Inn Coate Follow the route of the great train Swindon SN3 6AA from 6.30 robbers. Southern The Seven Stars, Newark Lane, Ripley, N. East Last Ride of the year leader. Tim Surrey, GU23 6DL Gorman 01429 232291. Yorkshire Natter night Squires Cafe Bar, Scottish Lunch meet: Hopeville Social Club, Sherburn-in-Elmet. 8pm Inverurie AB51 4SR. 12.30 18 E. Anglia The Lamb and Flag - Welney 12:00 24 Oxford Natter night, The Fox & Hounds, Theale, Nr Reading, 8.00pm Irish Cork Ride Out. 6.30pm TexOil Petrol Station, Glounthaune. Con Yorkshire Natter night Gildersome Conservative O’Leary, contact 086 8252774 conor@ Club, Street Lane. Gildersome 8pm olearystone.com 25 Irish Cork Ride Out. 6.30pm TexOil Mercia Pensioners and Layabouts. 12 noon at Petrol Station, Glounthaune. Con Springslade Lodge. Tearooms Camp O’Leary, contact 086 8252774 conor@ Road, Broadhurst Green, Cannock olearystone.com Chase. WS12 4PT Mercia Natter Night 1930 hrs The Bradford N. East Waggon Inn nr Ponteland Tyre Kicking Arms. Ivetsy Bank, Wheaton Aston, Session. 7pm. Stafford. ST19 9QT Northern Midweek Run from Kirkby Lonsdale Southern The Half Moon, 32 London Road, 10.00am. Mike Gibson 01229 5827877 Petersfield, GU31 4BE [email protected] Western Evening Meeting 1930 at 99 Neath S. East Clubnight at The Bull,East Road, Rhos, Pontardawe, Nr Swansea Farleigh.8pm” SA8 3EH contact Brian Price – 01792 862152 S. West Wed. Mid Week Meet, 7.30pm Natter night. Liskeard Tavern, next door to 26 Irish Dublin Meeting. West County Hotel, Premier Inn PL14 3FG, Ring Don Chapelizod. 8:00 PM Jim Sweeney Rabson 01840 212913 for more 087 2300736 [email protected] details. Oxford Section Trip Colin Anita Spain Western 11.30 meet at Stables Tea Rooms 27 S. East Borders.7.30pm Dog & Duck. Plucks (next door top Red Lion Pub) Laycock Gutter nr Stourmouth CT3 1JB Village, Wilts. SN15 2LQ Jan and Ian 27-29 Scottish Glencoe Gathering 01454 616884 27-30 Irish 30th Anniversary Thatch Rally. See 19 Midland The Kings Head, Kingsway, Tealby, Compass for details Lincs.LN8 3YA. Pub meet from 7:30pm 28 Mercia Ride out with Secretary John 19 Southern The Horton Inn, Cranborne Road, Humpherson. This will be a meander Wimborne Minster BH21 5AD through Staffordshire at a leisurely 19-22 S. East Rother Valley Camping .Northiam pace. Meet at OK Diner A5 Bridgtown, East Sussex Book with Section Sec. Cannock WS11 0BN 0930 hrs tel. (Shaun) 01922 710694 or mobile 07866 155633 20 Northern Natter Night@ The Border Rose 28 Yorkshire Lunchtime meet The Bikers Cafe, Rochdale Rd, Todmorden 7.00pm. Fimber Rd. Fridaythorpe YO25 9RX Alan Stretton 01706 656606 12 noon 20-22 London English Country Hotel Weekend.Details 28-29 Vintage Pistons & Props Classic meet Sywell will be published , in The Journal. Aerodrome Northants 20-22 Southern Isle of Wight Hotel Weekend - Details 29 E. Anglia Cafe Meet ~ Mistley Quay Cafe will be posted on the section website Mistley Manningtree Essex CO11 1HB soon. followed by a ride out to Walton Tower 20-22 Ulster Ulster Section 30th Anniversary hotel 10:00 weekend. Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey, S. East Lunchtime at Highgrove,Staplehurst. Co.Donegal. Contact details on TN12 9BT.Run 2pm website and in advert in journal. S. West Sunday Ride out Bryans Mystery tour 20- 22 Yorkshire Camping wkd Serenity Caravan & details on the website or ring Bryan on camping park, Hinderwell nr Staiths. 01726 Elaine & Stuart 01274 832309 Western Ride out Lost in Wales. Meet 1030 Sarn 21 Western 1200 Meet at the Old Station, Services M4 J36 Brian Morgan 01792 Tintern NP16 7NX for a chew and a 850809 chat. Denis Bradbeer 01454 775786 30 Northern Natter Night @The Harraby Inn Carlisle [email protected] 7.30pm. John Bell 01228 535173

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 55 Around The Compass Please send Around The Compass changes to [email protected] with “Compass” as the subject

2 - 4 August.Yorkshire section 4th Marigolds 30 Aug - 8 Sept. Northern Section Social Yorkshire Day Rally: Camping at Grange Farm, Secretary’s Bucket List Tour: Centred around Linton in Craven BD23 5HH, off the B6265 in the the Milau bridge area of southern France. Contact beautifull Yorkshire Dales, A quiet hamlet within Peter McCombie on 01228 594792. walking distance of Grassington which has many 30 Aug - 2 Sept. Ulster Section Scottish Hotels, pubs and B&Bs, which you will need to book Camping Weekend: direct We are in a flat farmers field with portaloos 3 - 16 Sept. Oxford Section Hotel Tour to Spain: and running water only with easy access for Contact details TBA. motor homes and caravans. The Fountaine Pub, renowned for its beer and excellent food, is just 6 - 8 Sept. North East Section 2nd Camping across the road. There will be a rideout on Saturday weekend: At Bamburgh organised by Graham or enjoy a scenic if you want a rest from the saddle. Walker. Tel 07931 710991. Final details to be confirmed. Entertainment and BBQ with refreshments on Saturday night. Small £5p.p. deposit to Sue 01924 6 - 8 Sept. S.West Section Tavistock Rally: 728221, just to help with catering. All sections are Harford Bridge Holiday Park, Peter Tavy Tavistock very welcome to this event. PL19 9LS Bar meals near by, Optional Pasty supper on Friday night. Dartmoor ride on the 9 - 11 August. S.West Section Slimbridge Saturday. Debbie and Phil Sampson 01726 61642 Camping: Tudor Caravan Park , Slimbridge GL1 07850983144 7BP Keith Hackett 07940531980. see website for more details. 7 - 14 Sep. Mercia Section self catering holiday: In new chalet style units in a holiday park on the South coast of Brittany in the resort of Benodet. Each unit is fully equipped for self catering with sun loungers and BBQ. This is a venue we have used before. The site is quiet with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tavern, restaurant, shop, takeaway and gymnasium and is within easy walking distance of a large supermarche and plenty of off-site restaurants. Cost £280 per couple - £100 deposit will be required. For further details, contact Colin Ainsworth 07799 653789 - email [email protected] 13 – 15 Sept. Scottish Section Borders Camping Rally in Moffat: An excellent Campsite a short walk from the centre of the busy Borders town of Moffat. Good riding roads and many attractions in the area. Marquee and trailer will be there. Free tea and coffee. Barbecue available for cooking. No need to book with the campsite BUT they are asking us for numbers so if you intend to join us please phone or email asap. If you don’t fancy camping why not join us and stay at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel Tel no.01683 220003 or Buchan Guest House Tel. Chris on 01683 220378 Both Club members. More information on Scottish Section website. Contact: Judy tel.01592 874592 or email: [email protected] 19 - 22 Sept. S.East Section Rother Valley Camping: Northiam East Sussex. Book with Section Sec.(Shaun)

56 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 20 - 22 Sept. London Section English Country Mayfair is a fabulous 3 star Hotel just 5 minutes Hotel weekend: Details T.B.C. walk from Bournemouth Town centre and from the Bournemouth seafront. A special weekend 20 - 22 Sept. Ulster Section 30th Anniversary to remember in our 50th anniversary year, early hotel weekend: Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey, Co.Donegal. Contact details on website and in booking advisable. Contact: Graham Wiltshire advert in journal. [email protected] 01453 899046 20 - 22 Sept. Yorkshire Section camping: At 29th Nov. Scottish Section St Andrews Night Serenity Caravan Park,High Street, Hinderwell Ceilidh & Dinner: New Lanark Mill Hotel. See TS13 5JH. 8m North of Whitby on the A174 betwixt Scottish section website for full details. Staithes and Runswick Bay, and 1 Mile to the 4 - 11 June 2014. East Anglia Section 70th Cleveland Way. Village pubs and shops. This is an D-Day Anniversary commemoration in adults only park. Tents just turn up but caravans/ Normandy: Accommodation and pitches are campervans need to book on 01947 841122. Stuart now available for reservation at this years prices & Elaine 01274 832309 with a 10% discount. A 25% deposit is required. Booking up to the end of September can only 27 – 29 Sept. Scottish Section Glencoe be made by contacting the site directly on 0033- Gathering: Invercoe campsite, Glencoe, Argyll, PH49 4HP. An excellent campsite on the shores 231-971445I. Speak to Marjolaieme who speaks of Loch Leven. Spectacular views. Area set aside English, The site will fill up quickly so book early for our club. Hobbit Houses, static caravans and to secure your accommodation, or pitch, and chalets available for hire. For details of site facilities discount. Please mention you are with the “BMW call Invercoe Campsite 01855 811210 or www. Motorcycle Club” and use http://www.camping- invercoe.co.uk Mention you will be attending the cote-de-nacre.com/accueil-en.htm to choose your accomodation. Let me know numbers and BMW Event when enquiring. Camping: backpacker names in your party after booking either on the rate.The marquee will not be there so please take forum or email [email protected] or on your own cooking stoves to use in the brick gazebo. 01354-740908 before 9pm please. All sections Many B&Bs and hotels in the area details on welcome. Booking on-line is available from the end Scottish Section website. Contact: Judy tel.01592 of September but will be at next years tariff. 874592 or email:[email protected] 27 - 30 Sept. Irish Section Thatch Rally: 30th anniversary in Fethard-on-Sea, Co Wexford. Enquiries/bookings to: Elaine Simpson Tel: 00353 (0) 830043775 email: [email protected] all payments to: BMW Club Irish Section - payments can be made via paypal contact Elaine for details 18 - 20 Oct. Irish Section North West Hotel Weekend: Leenane, Euro 99 per person 2 nights B&B & 2 evening meals. Enquiries/bookings to: Elaine Simpson Tel: 00353 (0) 830043775 email: [email protected] all payments to: BMW Club Irish Section - payments can be made via paypal contact Elaine for details 18 - 20 Oct. Northern Section Hotel weekend: At the Waterfront Hotel, Portpatrick in Southwest Scotland (www.waterfronthotel.co.uk). £70 B&B for the weekend sharing a twin/double room or £100 B&B with single occupancy. To book or for any queries please contact Bob Crawley (mail@ bikecosse.fsnet.co.uk), or on 01573 223203. 2 - 4 Nov. S.West Section Hippo Rally: more details to follow or on website Sally Robinson 01395 597725. 15 – 17 Nov. Western Section 50th Anniversary Hotel Weekend: The Mayfair Hotel 27 Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NW www.themayfair.com 2 nights Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal including entertainment both nights, £98 per person for the whole weekend (based on 2 sharing). The

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 57 The Social Scene Reg Moule makes a guest appearance

Well, here I am again, assisting the National to Ireland, was also undertaken in the Camper, Social Sec, Jim Bettley after a request for carting the SR 250 on the back. For many years help from him directly. I have known Jim we have made Club Events our Holiday and for many years and have no doubt that his this year we broke the mould. We certainly interests lie in the noticed the difference. promotion of the Club On a BMW Club event and the Membership. you paid your money Jim & Jean are ardent and just turned up, had Campers and have a brilliant time and attended many events, went home happy in the so you could say they knowledge that you had are in at the “Grass been well looked after Roots” of Social Events and at a realistic price. in the Club. Outside the Club the Margaret & I have stark reality is, it’s all also been busy within getting very expensive our own Section and out there. So, a huge have attended some thank you to all those very well managed Joint hard working section Camping Events along with a larger 50th officials, who cajole, bargain and badger Anniversary of the Western Section. We were providers to supply events and entertainment very impressed with the well oiled machine for our benefit. A quick glance atThe Journal that co- ordinated that great weekend. Pity is all that’s needed to see what’s on offer. These about the Force 8 from the Bristol Channel people need your support, so get the bookings though! made, get the gear on, start the bike up and As with many households a family holiday, ENJOY. That’s what they do it for.

58 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Section and Register News Please send all Section News entries and contact detail changes to Section News (see page 3 for details) - not to the Editor please.

stopped off at a view point called Loughanleagh. (In East Anglia Section Irish it is known as the Lake of the Cures) Here we had an opportunity to ride up to the masts Bob Ibbotson on top of the ridge. From here you could see into 07925 102548 three Provinces, Ulster. Leinster and Connaught. [email protected] The rain held off and visibility was quite good. It was now approaching lunch break and we drove northwards again on Local and B roads in the Irish Section direction of Cootehill where we stopped for soup, tea and sandwiches at Errigal House Hotel. After At last the warmer weather has arrived to encourage lunch break we drove eastwards in the direction of us to get our bikes out and enjoy the warmer Latton taking in a number of lakes on the way and weather. Despite this, the turnouts for the Leinster region monthly run lacks support. John Mount led a then on to Shercock and continued eastwards in the very enjoyable spin to the historical Clonmacnoise direction of Carrickmacross using local roads and Abbey, the oldest known Monastery in Ireland, of course taking in all the hills and lovely scenery founded in 565 by a young guy from Roscommon enroute From here we followed a pathway of local called Ciaran, weather was favourable, and enjoyed roads and the odd B road through the centre of by all seven members that joined him on this run. the county and back to the Farnham Arms Hotel in Liam Quinlan sent this report from the southern Cavan Town. section, and very active they are too: We are having On Saturday we travelled to the west of Cavan, wonderful weather at present and the Wednesday taking in part of the old Farnham Estate and followed night runs are going very well. We had 22 bikes a network of local roads through the Lakes of Cavan last week and 18 last night. We find by having two and on to Killeshandra and eventually stopping for groups that everyone finds their own riding level. lunch break at The Slieve Russell Hotel. Following Conor O’Leary who is an IAM Advanced first club rider, takes out the advanced group, and I lead out the leisurely group. We had a good time in Wales and thanks to all who joined us on the trip. The weather was great, the food good, the roads excellent and also the accommodation. All these put together is a recipe for a good time. John Freeley provided us with great music and craic .Paul O’ Riordan joined us for the first time and really got on well with the locals. Part of the group are off to Italy in July for a week and hope to raise much needed funds for the COPE foundation charity. We are having another weekend in Terryglass on the first weekend in September which is on the shores of Lough Derg. We have a cruise boat organised. Anyone interested to contact John Freeley or me.We hope the sun keeps on shining. Our main event in June was our annual Boreen Run, this year it was ably organised by Pat Bradley and Terry Carolan, and the weather yet again, was good the whole weekend. A HUGE thank you to you guys for making it a memorable event. Here is the report from Terry : Leaving Cavan Town we headed in the general direction of Bailieborough taking in all the hills and hollows on the way travelling largely on B roads and Local roads. From Bailieborough we headed eastwards in the direction of Kingscourt and Terry Carolan, the Boreen run leader

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 59 Gordon treating us to a pint ! Those of you who have looked at the Section Website, will be aware the a pre booked Brewery Tour was not possible as The Brewery require confirmation of intended numbers at least one week before attending ; with this in mind I had booked a “return” visit for Saturday 6th July for half a dozen people. There was no response to this and so it was cancelled. June Snetterton was yet another successful day, fully subscribed and in lovely weather – Robert could not have organised the event any better than he did. At the time of attending (June), the August Club Track Day was confirmed, by Robert, as full; anyone The Cork flying column disappointed should look out for and book early for lunch break we went in the direction of Bawnboy, next year. Booking early is a must ! through the Cuilcagh Mountains to Glangevlin and Anyone interested in the September Hotel stopped off at The Burren Forest Park to stretch Weekend should check The Section Website our legs. From here we rode into Blacklion and where details will have be published by the time Belcoo, around by Boho Caves and across South this Journal drops through you letter boxes - and Fermanagh close to Marble Arch Caves and on to contact me. Derrylin. From here we drove over the Erin river to The next Section Ride-out, after receipt of this Lisnaskea and on to Newtownbutler then we left Journal, will be to Brands Hatch for the British Northern Ireland and drove on what used be called Motorcycle Racing Club GP on Sunday 18th ‘Unapproved Roads’ into the Republic of Ireland August ; I was looking forward to this event but, unfortunately, I will be away on a trip to Austria ( at Redhills, on to Ballyhaise and back home to three bikes) to visit Hitler`s Eagles Nest or “Berghof” Cavan Town. We had some cloud here and there at Über Salzburg - by the time you read this I hope but overall the day was delightful and pleasant to have coerced Peter Ball into the “Leader” roll as and thank God we had no accidents, punctures or it was his idea to go Club racing. Should be a great breakdowns along the way. day so please try and come along. By the time you are reading this, our annual ride to Go carefully Meat camping weekend to Battlebridge will be over and hopefully well supported again. Remember to Peter Jones book with Elaine (details in Journal) for the main 07710 887958 Thatch Rally on 27-29th September . [email protected] Slan, Jim Sweeney Mercia Section 0872300736 [email protected] Windy Ridge, was again well attended and so far the Café has not been sold so we continue with Breakfast until it does, if ever? In June besides the London Section usual supporters we were joined for the first time by new members Pete and Jean Ingram & Mick & Jill and Peter Manning joined Peter (Bolsover), Jo Rose. Long distance award – Chris and Graham Gordon and I for their first Section outing, to Hook Tuck! I was unfortunately working but managed to Norton on Saturday 22nd June, on their immaculate swell the numbers by calling in for breakfast with R1200 ST ; Unfortunately all went well to within 27 my two trainees. miles of Hook at which point Peter ( Manning that is On June 2nd ,John & Freda took a run to ) acquired a rather large puncture in his Rear Tyre. Gloucester Docks.There were 6 bikes at the Long Despite our best endeavours and Gordon donating Itch Diner. George Duckett had just come out for two Mushroom Repair Plugs, the hole, caused by the breakfast but could not come on the run .So a large metal shard, was too big to fix. I gather that the infamous 5 set of in glorious sunshine! We had the rescuing Repair Man managed to get multiple a clear run down to Stow on the Wold. The run plugs into the hole sufficient for Peter and Jill to limp from Stow to Toddington was marred by a length home and buy another new Tyre ( the punctured of the ubiquitous stone chipping covering, which one was brand new ! ) Having left Peter and Jill to was not there on the Friday recce.The stop at the await the rescue service, we three arrived at The Gloucester& Warwickshire Railway for a cuppa Brewery for a nice lunch in the Pub` next door with and a bite was nice. The run through Tewksbury

60 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 and out through Corse lawn to the A 417 is a nice and off the various models from around the world. scenic way to get into Gloucester. The Docks have The Café there served many home made dishes been modernised .The Warehouses turned into and some great cakes! Welcome to New Member, yuppie flats. After an interesting time parking we Sarah Pell, out on her first ride with the Section and all adjourned to a Hostelry for refreshments. We a warm welcome to Mike and Sheila Smith from the hope that the others enjoyed it. We hope that Mick, Yorkshire Section, good to meet you both. K1200s, enjoyed it and does join the Club. If you receive the Journal in time, we have The summer lunch at Appleby was again a a busy first weekend with runs and visits. On resounding success, great to see so many of you Saturday, I’m leading a run to visit The Battle of out. Is it the food or just the good company? We’ll Britain Memorial Flight with the Lancaster Bomber return to Appleby for the Christmas Lunch again Hurricane and Spitfire, and then on to Petwood on the 8th. December. We may give next summers Hotel, requisitioned during WW11 for the Officers meal there a miss, wouldn’t want anyone to tire of it. Mess to the Dambusters Squadron. Make sure you The Secretary’s report of the Shropshire Meander. are there in plenty of time to make a prompt start, The run, went true to form with heavy showers the tour starts at 11am. Anyone not wishing to join predicted. It was a pity, as four new members the run can meet at RAF Coningsby Battle of Britain arrived at the Truck Stop, Bridgnorth for the start Flight. Meet in the car park at 10.30am contact me hoping the threatening weather would pass over. for more info on 07799 653789 John Humpherson welcomed; Philip and Betty Of course we have the usual visit for Brunch at Robinson and Graham Baker and Rose Walsh to Windy Ridge. And Brian Cooper has a run organised their first Mercia Ride Out and we made our way out for Sunday 4th. August to Criccieth, North Wales. of Bridgnorth with everything crossed. We managed Contact Brian for more info on 01785 713565 around about 50 miles before it started to rain so we stopped in Clun for refreshments hoping the Colin Ainsworth weather would improve. It didn’t, so as it was not 07799 653789 only wet but very cold we all decided to make our [email protected] way back home. It was a pleasure meeting up with new members and it was a pity the day turned out Midland Section the way it did as I certainly enjoyed your company. I hope this will not put you off attending some of the Me again!!. Less to report than usual this month, other events planned for this year. and that’s saying something. Weather rubbish, And the final report for the busy month of June (Mostly) not too much biking, is Ian McNaughtons Run to Sandtoft Trolley Bus but quite a lot of planning, as I am leading a tour Museum. When Ian eventually managed to stop to Garda and Prague next year. That must be the everyone talking they set off from Derby heading for only good side to this bloody rain! Nothing like the Museum. A good ride over with good weather planning your journey and wishing your life away! although one or two apparently switched on the The pub meets are going swimmingly, (well they heated grips??? This is the end of June folks for would, wouldn’t they!) goodness sake! The museum was busy and most A dozen (that’s twelve to you youngsters) met up of the members spent the time there hopping on at the Barnsdale tea rooms, near Greetham, on a sunny Sunday morning for tea and cakes and a bit of tyre kicking. We then decided to go for a pleasant cross country ride through the back lanes of Rutland and Northamptonshire, ending up at Grafham water for more tea and cakes. Thanks to all who turned up, especially to our new member on his 1960’s single cylinder 250cc BMW, and lovely it was. (I believe it was an R27, but stand to be corrected.) I am still riding my Vstrom as my primary bike, and I am happy to report the drive chain is proving to be much more reliable than the one on my 1200LT ! We have a couple of ride outs to report on next month, as it will be too late by the time this goes to print, and I am leading a ride to the Bass Brewery at Burton on the 18th August, meeting at Jacks Hill Café The Sandtoft Trolley Bus Museum at 9:30, for an amble cross country to Burton on

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 61 Trent. See http://www.nationalbrewerycentre.co.uk again heading off to the local pub. The group were for details of the brewery museum. picked up in an army truck and taken the couple of September 6th see’s us return to hope Valley miles to sample the many real ales on tap. Again Derbyshire for a repeat of last years camping rain overnight and once again woke to sunshine weekend. Midland BBQ and Marquee will be on site, to pack the tents away before heading home. Neil so don’t be shy. See the ad in journal for details, or from Derbyshire found he had a puncture just as he give me a ring. loaded the bike, luckily Phil had brought his STOP Finally, if you have any suggestions for ride out & GO Tyre plugger puncture repair kit and had him destinations, please let me know. I don’t mind on his way in half an hour. planning the runs, or leading them if time permits, Thanks for the support from those who attended. but need your input and fresh idea’s. Regards, Paul Till next time, It sounds like it was an enjoyable weekend. I maybe should have gone in the car! Bodger The 9th of June saw our second running of our 07770-827574 annual ½ day event in conjunction with Southport [email protected] Superbikes. The day seemed to go down very well with many members taking up the opportunity to Northern Section try out the four or five demonstrators brought by Southport Superbikes. I even managed to get out Hello and welcome to you one and all. I’d firstly like to at the end of the day on the K 1600 GT. I’m afraid offer my apologies to Paul Stewart for not attending to say I had a bit of a whoopsie and managed to his inaugural Lake District camping weekend on the drop her when I somehow stalled the engine whilst 14th to 16th of June. Unfortunately I’m suffering with cornering - silly boy. Other than that the bike felt rheumatism in most of my joints, it’s a real pain in good and well balanced for all its weight (and mine) the ass, well no, that’s about the only place where although I struggled a bit with the different indicator it doesn’t hurt, lol. I’m off to Hexham General today set up again. We must thank Southport Superbikes to see the consultant again so hopefully by the time full heartedly for their continuing support with both this goes to press I’ll be feeling a bit more lively. this event and the support given to our diary of Here is a report from Paul about the weekend: events these past years. The turnout of members 11 Bikes and 16 riders/pillions supported the was really good, and the food laid on was excellent. Eskdale Camping weekend even though the I don’t think there was much left over at all apart weather forecast was not looking good with the from the pasta salad. I hope you all managed to furthest attendee coming from Ulster. All arrived and enjoy our efforts. On your behalves a big shout out pitched in the Friday afternoon/evening sunshine to Lynn and her helpers. Whilst on the subject of before we all headed down the road to take in the Chipping, I’m afraid to say that we seem to have local brews. Overnight we did experience showers been royally stitched up by the new manageress but awoke to blue skies which was great since Phil of the hall with the prices charged for the meals Cosgrove supplied one of his meanders through the and hall hire for that day. At the moment it doesn’t lake district which treat the riders to the familiar and look like we will be able to settle amicably so it not so familiar valleys and fells. Lunch was taken in looks like we are moving our monthly meetings to Cockermouth and we have found another excellent pastures new. Please keep up with what’s occurring tea and cake stop near Tarn Hows. 120 miles and by checking out the northern website and forum, lots of smiles Saturday evening saw the group once or contact one of the committee members. (St. Michaels Village Hall, St. Michaels on Wyre, seems

The Northern Section and friends at Eskdale

62 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 to be the front runner at the time of going to press) The highlight of the month was Peter Cullen’s Sunday 7th July saw John Bell’s first breakfast Reivers Weekend where he takes people all over run out for 2013. I’ve been reliably informed that we the countryside by roads which in some cases hardly will be following the sun !!!!”!. I’ll be reporting how appear on a map. 22 riders and one pillion joined in well it went in next month’s journal. for the 3 days away to ride over the northern parts. P. S. Please note that we shall be moving venues Even the weather was kind(ish) to them with only a for our monthly meetings (2nd Sunday of each little rain to dampen the spirits. month) for August (11th), September(8th), and Friday the 28th was Graham Walker’s fish and October (13th including the AGM) from Chipping to chip run. 14 bikes and riders turned up including the St. Michaels Village Hall, St. Michaels on Wyre, Dave Wetherspoon on his ‘immaculate’ K75 fresh just outside Preston and close to Garstang. from the E Bay dealership showrooms!!! (I was told OK folks and folkesses, that is all she wrote for to say that so don’t blame me!) this month What have we in store for August? Three ride Keep wel,l keep smiling, and keep yer leg over … outs, Sunday the 4th led by Roger Barr, Sunday 11th led by myself and a Thursday run to Whitby PETER still the Biking Viking in the late afternoon led by Phil Oughtred This was [email protected] to be led by Rob Powell but it is a long way back from his holidays to do a single run! Speak to Phil North East Section for details. Also there is the national rally at Framlingham. If It seems the biking season is open properly at long anyone from the NE are going I would appreciate last! After may false starts going out on the bike some feedback as to how many went. means we don’t necessarily have to carry extra That’s it for this month, ride safe everyone. waterproofs. Being June as well things are starting John King to ‘hot up’ a bit with the events and activities too. 07833 705652 On Sunday the 2nd June 7 riders set out from the [email protected] arranged meeting point at the Waggon Inn to join up with the Scottish and Northern Sections at the ‘The Tibby Shields’ inn at the southern end of St. Mary’s Oxford Section Loch. They were joined by one more later on then as an afterthought I had decided to go too. It was a As normal we have had great attendance to our good turn out with a total of 9 from the NE section ride-outs and natter night meetings. Steve Wickes and6 from the Northern as well as the Scottish lads has written a couple of reports for me since I was and lasses. Even the weather behaved! not able to attend some of the ride outs/trips. The monthly meeting at the Travellers Rest pub First is trip to Studland in May organized by Garry was well attended as usual. With about 10-15 Webb. turning up to stand outside and chat and talk bikes We met at the Wharf at Newbury in Berkshire for a etc. long country run to Swanage in Dorset. The weather On Sunday 9th June the run that was to be led was fine, but a little cloudy - overcast even. Our only by Ian Hudson who was unable to do it so it was lady rider (today) and Social Secretary eventually lead by an old NE Section stalwart, Phil Knight. arrived at the start having circumnavigated Meeting up at Scotch Corner intending to go to the Newbury several times. But it turned out that she Skipton area, but because there were only 4 bikes was only delivering orange BMW club waistcoats they headed over towards the lakes, via Kirkby and was not coming with us. Our leader and tail Stephen to Ullswater then Kirkstone to have lunch end Charlie wear these so that the rest of us can at Bowness. The return route was via Sedburgh easily work out where we are in the “train”. Our Wensleydale and finishing at Scotch Corner. Membership secretary and her driver then had to Wednesday 12th saw a run led by Dave Walker go back home because their R1200RT was a little and a group of 7 bikes. Again in good weather! They ill. After a briefing on the “Drop off system”, we headed off up Weardale and stopped at the Kilhope left towards the A4. There were over 20 bikes so Mining Centre for a cuppa. Then over the moors to we formed a significant convoy. Our leader Gary Carrshields and Allendale to lunch at Blanchland in Webb picked a good route along old A roads like the old schoolhouse café. Finally making their way the A4, down to narrow 1.5 lane roads. As it was a back via Rookhope and Stanhope. Sunday there was not a lot of traffic, so the running Wednesday 19th which is a normal meeting night was easy. We went along the A4 to Hungerford, we had the summer buffet which was held at the then through Great Bedwyn to Pewsey, then via Waggon Inn. The food by all accounts was miles Salisbury on to the carpet works at Wilton. We better than the ‘exotic’ hard-boiled egg sandwiches stopped there for refreshments and then off towards we had at the other place last year. Same again Shaftsbury on the A30, seeing the army badges cut next year? into the hillside to the South, like modern versions

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 63 of the chalk horses. Before Shaftsbury we turned off the facilities provided by the Farm Park. A few us towards the Compton Abbas airfield. Just before the ventured into the park and went on the Farm Safari airfield our leader decided to check that we were all tour which proved to be very interesting. Thanks to paying attention, and that we had good control of both of you for leading us through such beautiful turning our bikes round by going up one road, then villages and the roads weren’t too bad either. stopping, turning round and turning up a different Next of Steves’ take on the Champagne trip and road. Having sorted that out he led us through I’m sure there will be many more stories as time Blandford Forum, and along the A350 to Spetisbury goes on! We left the Wantage area before 7-00 (past the house where I lived for 15 years), then am, and rode to Reading West services where we South towards Wareham. Then we had a nice ride met two more riders, then to Clacket Lane, where through the Gorse bounded roads to Swanage we met even more. Mr and Mrs Mack arrived just (remember it is kissing time whenever the Gorse is before we left, on their way to Belgium. A happy in flower - which is all the time), but I digress. At coincidence - I mean that we met them, not that Swanage we found a pub. Unusual I know, but we they were going somewhere else. We stopped stopped there for another break. By this time the for petrol just before Folkstone, then more or less food had finished, so liquid refreshment was all that drove straight onto the train. We met even more was available. We then all relaxed after quite a long of our people on the access roads to the train.We but enjoyable ride, through lanes that only locals followed Geoff down through the North of France would usually use. At this stage of the day it was and stopped for lunch at a very well organised place trying to rain, but did not get further than spitting. that featured the allies of the second world war. An This was not quite the end, because there was a excellent down to earth place with good food and slight extension of the ride for the first part of the service. No-one had got lost, and the travelling way home. We were led back towards Poole past went off very well. We arrived at the Best Western Studland Bay and onto the Poole Harbour chain Hotel de la Paix at about 16-30 hrs, and met up with Ferry. Luckily we did not have to queue for this ferry even more of our group. The parking was in their as there is provision for motorcycles to go around basement which was very secure. It worked well for the cars. On the Ferry a friendly man collected £1 everyone except Dave, whose windshield got hit by for each bike. Then we were led round the East of the barrier coming down onto it. We all went for tea Poole and back to the A31 which allowed us to feed at the Brasserie Flo. Although it was still red, the into the M27. By this stage we were all travelling meat was tender and not chewy. The consensus back in our own small groups, all being left behind was that the main meal was of duck. It was good by one of our young 71 year old colleagues on his anyway. Later on in the evening, some of us went R1200RT. I wonder who that was? People often say to see the light show that was projected on to the why do we not ride back as a group? Our members front of the Cathedral. As for several or even many are spread out over a large area and it makes sense occasions, this seemed to be a free cultural event. to go back in different directions, people do often go Saturday. We went by coach to Champagne house back in smaller groups, and as I have said before Marguet at Ambonnay, where they farm with horses my sense of direction is hopeless and I have never to reduce soil compaction on their 10 hectares of been left behind to find my own way home. land and where they farm organically. We tried two Next was the ride out led by Paul and Sally. champagnes, and three or four of our group did the The ride out to Adams Farm in the Cotswold led sabrage of taking the neck off the bottle with a small by Paul and Sally was equally well attended and sword. Everyone was successful.Then we went to a here is a report from them. We would like to thank larger Champagne house - Etienne Lefevre at Verzy, everyone who supported our first ride out. We where we tried three champagnes, and had a buffet were surprised at the number of people attending, lunch. Geoff complimented the owner’s wife with in total there were 24 bikes and about 34 people. the line that she did not look 300 years old (this was Our first destination was The Falkland Arms at when their champagne house was started). Faced Great Tew. This gave people the opportunity to with such a compliment, she was obviously very have a late breakfast or a mid morning snack and pleased.In the evening the cultural theme continued look around the historic village. After a short break with an open air event with wonderful dancing from we continued on our way through the picturesque Peru, Trinidad and Tobago. It followed a folk line of Cotswold countryside, passing through well known choreography and was hugely colourful. Again this places, such as Bourton on the Water and the community event was open to everyone for no cost. village of Lower Slaughter which is built on both Sunday. In the morning we all did our own thing banks of the River Eye. We also passed by the 17th in small groups, then in the afternoon we walked to century Lower Slaughter Manor. Continuing 0n to the Mumm Champagne House that was 20 minutes Lower Swell, a village well known for its mellow away from the hotel. We were guided round by an stone cottages. On arrival at The Cotswold Farm effervescent French lad. It was very professional Park, the sun made an appearance and a group of and well set up. They have about 250 Hectares us enjoyed a picnic, while others took advantage of of their own, and buy in the crop from local small

64 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 farmers with a combined area of 750 Hectares - so with lots of bike to see, there is to be an organized 1000 Hectares of crop in all for the whole output ride (not ours) into the event for the air ambulance of Mumm. We tasted two champagnes at Mumm. for which there would be a charge going to the Air In the evening we all ate together at our Hotel, then ambulance the nearest starting point for us is Jacks spent the rest of the evening in small groups. Café on the A5, there would probably be a ride out Monday, the coming together of people from their to the Café if there were enough people interested different directions reversed itself, with people going however a bit sketchy on the info at the moment back home in ones and twos, or going South to the so best to look on the webb site for more info or Alps.On our trip we welcomed people from different to contact Dave or Rosemary 01869 240529. On sections, some were teachers, or engineers, some September 8th Dave and Rosemary are leading a from Trowbridge, Basingstoke, Bicester, Cirencester Mystery tour in memory of Eddie Webb. It has been and Didcot. suggested for there to be some sort of collection/ Some bought Champagne from the “houses”, donation this would however NOT be compulsory. most bought alcohol from restaurants and bars. A The Spanish trip will be going off in Sept so have wonderful time was had by all, for which we can a great time, October brings the trip to Wales. thank Rosemary, Dave and Geoff for organising a Rosemary and Dave 01869 240529 for more details, wonderful trip. and Ian Cummings is doing a ride out to Bletchley I have noticed that there are other places where Park on the 13th more details 07718050005. And alcohol is produced such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, 27th Oct Skittles against Western Section. Thanks Portugal, Italy, Scotland, Australia, South Africa, for all those who organize the ride outs and events, and one might note that this is a far from exhaustive couldn’t do it without you. list. ???? !!!! I must agree with the last sentence, Also if you haven’t looked at the Oxford website and as for getting lost I could give you tips on that there are lots of photos of the trips/ride out well and John could give you tips on loosing people. worth a look at bmwcluboxford.com Last year’s camping at Lechlade was great but unfortunately due to work (it always gets in the Wendy way) I was unable to go and it sounds as it was [email protected] better than last year, here’s Dave report on the weekend.After last year’s washout the weather Scottish Section was much kinder this year and a warm and mostly sunny weekend was enjoyed by around 20 people Just back from my first run out on the pillion this in attendance. It was good to see old friends and to year and pleased to report that my new helmet is meet a few new ones including members of Oxford comfortable and I even remembered how all the Section I had not met before.The petrol cooker was “bits” worked !! We had a superb run down the A701 put to good use supplying morning tea and coffee to to the June Moffat Sunday lunch meet and met up help everyone recover from late nights in the town. with Keith Walker and returning new member Ron The local pubs and brewery were well supported as Gow. Keith and Ron were also at Tibbie Shiels usual! The ride-out on Saturday went to Highworth Inn, St Mary’s Loch on 2nd June along with other where 2 more bikes joined the group for a tour of the Scottish section members who we met up with Wiltshire countryside, visiting Avebury and Silbury folk from the North East and Northern sections. It hill before stopping for refreshments at Aldbourne. was amazing how far some people had ridden to The return route was via Lambourn to White Horse meet up with “us friendly” Scottish!! Graham, of Hill at Uffington and back to Lechlade for more food theYorkshire section must have travelled the furthest and drinks in the town. The site has been booked from South Yorkshire. He met up with members of again for next year on Friday 30th May to Sunday the N E section on the way and they detoured to 1st of June. Thanks Dave and talking of booking for collect others. John King clocked up 350 miles, next year, it’s time for getting the ride out /events Bill & Audrey Smithson 226 from Kendal. Widely organized for 2014 so if anyone has the burning travelled Northern section members Peter and Jane ambition to do a ride out please let us know. from Workington and Alan Davies, Northern section I’ll be on a cruise when the journal is due to be Treasurer from Blackpool also joined us along with written next so John Broad has kindly offered to several others whose names I did not get but they do the journal so at least you can read something are caught on camera and the photos will appear on that will be more eloquently put. Now the summer is the Scottish website later in the year. A good meet here (hopefully) I’ll look forward to seeing you at a up, good chat and smiling faces. Thanks to John ride out/ natter night or the BBQ on the11th August King for suggesting it and to everyone who joined at Postern Hill Marlborough, also if you could bring a us. We must do it again next year. small food donation it would be gratefully received. Excellent turn out for Derek’s Angus Glens run: August 18th there’s the Brackley Motorcycle event On an overcast day five bikes met at Stracathro we are to have a stand there so it would be good to services. Jim, Steve, George, Shaun with pillion see some of you, the event is usually pretty busy Lorraine and myself. We started off on the route

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 65 taking in Glen Esk, Glen Lethnot, Fern, Memus and and your bad karma has continued into 2013 the Cortachy. On the way we met other bikers from the weather was cold, wet and windy for most of the club who were doing a catch up with us. We finally time but despite the weather everyone enjoyed two all met up at Clova Hotel, doing the glen the “wrong superb weekends 41 campers +4 in B&B in Ullapool way round”. and 30 campers + 5 in B&B in FA. A good interesting The party we were in arrived followed by another mix of new, not so new and older bikes and a mix of dozen or so bikers on various machines. A very tidy young, not so young and older members a perfect Honda was noted by myself. After an excellent lunch combination for a good time. We were joined we headed back down the Glen to circumnavigate by friendly members from many other Sections Glen Prosen, stopping at the new Scott monument of the Club including Dawn and Jamie from East dedicated to Captain Robert Scott who trained in Anglia section attending their first ever event, an the Glen for his ill fated expedition to the South interesting, friendly, helpful couple who have said Pole. We continued on through Pearsie, Balintore they will be back next year.. Even when packing then stopping off at the Backwater Dam. up in the wind and rain on the Sunday morning the At this point I suggested that we went up Glen good camaradarie continued. Designer “Tom” lost Isla and over Kilry Hill on our way to the finish at his buff to the wind and contributed to the local Alyth. We were not disappointed, the road has been economy by purchasing another. 13 of us stayed on completely resurfaced and for a minor road is an for a few days. Lee and Nigel, new friendly, helpful excellent route and one which I will revisit for some and interesting Scottish members, were not seen on fun as it’s not too far away from my home. The run Sunday and we decided they had abandoned their finished up in the Square at Alyth at the “Dirliebane tent for the warmth of a B&B when they were still not Cafe”. Tea, coffee and scones were then consumed. spotted on Monday we decided if they were “died” in The weather was dull but at least it did not rain. the tent it was already too late for us to do anything!! Furthest travelled in the party was Jim who is over They had spent Sunday in the tent playing cards here from New Mexico working for an oil company and drinking!! Sunday lunchtime the wind was so in Aberdeen. I think he enjoyed the tour although he bad that Billy and Mandy’s tent was in danger of did not see much of the scenery. Derek Ramsay. taking off so definitely time to move it, fortunately we Ullapool Longest Day & Fort Augustus: Well Mr had a car to load gear into and then were able to lift Grumpy (aka Richard Thomson) your challenge the tent and carry it to a more sheltered spot. One was taken up I have just spent 10 days camping of the Western section tents also had to be moved. We moved down to FA on Wednesday, the weather was warmer and not so wet and we were joined by Mandy & Billy on Thursday with the rest of the folk arriving on the Friday along with new member, Chas, his wife and daughter, who joined the Club in Ullapool. Many thanks to Eric for his excellent barbecuing skills – no mean feat to cook for 40+. Billy Gregor was “The Man” of both weekends (and in between) for his help and good humour. Many thanks to everyone who helped over both weekends putting up, taking down etc and to all who attended it is you and your friendliness that help to make our events so successful. There was an excellent turn out for Paramedic Keith Jennings” First on the Scene” training course at Hopeville Social Club lunch meet in May. A good session and a lot learned by all who attended. First on the Scene is the section charity for this year and a collection will be made at each event. So far we have raised/collected £152.28. The photographs this month are of John King preparing to leave Tibbie Shiels and the barbecue twins in Ullapool. Borders Camping Rally, Moffat 13th – 15th September: Colin the Trailer Man is double booked and cannot take the Trailer to Moffat – are you going to Moffat? Do you have a vehicle suitable for towing the trailer? Would you be willing to tow the trailer? Mileage is paid and there is room for a motorbike in the trailer. Please get in touch if you can help.

66 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Keep in touch with latest news, changes etc on On 15th September, Dave Wright is opening his the Scottish website. Forge so we can have a go at being blacksmiths Ride safe. for the day! Please contact Dave on 01428 684902 if you would like to try your hand. For the second Judy year, Erica is taking us to the Isle of Wight for the 01592 874592 weekend on 20th/22nd September. She really [email protected] needs numbers as soon as possible, so that she can sort out appropriate accommodation. If you Southern Section would like to join her for this weekend, please email her on [email protected] At last we are beginning to see signs of summer. We Now to a bit of serious business. At a recent had the first June run on 9th to Chatham dockyard, committee meeting, both Terry Hartshorn and and this was a joint event with East Anglia and Richard Tavener have told us that they will not be South East sections. Godfrey kindly took over from standing again next year for their respective posts Terry to lead this run and it was a shame as only of Social Secretary and Chairman. This means that 2 Southern section members attended. Apparently, we will be looking for members to fill these roles. there were a total of 17 bikes from all three sections, If anyone is interested, please will they contact and the full, very interesting report, can be found on the social team and we can tell you what the roles the East Anglia website. involve. We really do need volunteers to step up We had no other organised runs in June, but we to fill these roles, or we will not be able to run the did have the midsummer meal at the Seven Stars. Southern Section successfully. We had about 24 members attend, many deciding Well folks, the only other thing to say is, have fun to try out the food. It was a very good evening and and hope to see some of you at one or more of the there were quite a few members who we had either events. not seen for a while, or who do not manage to get to the pub for the normal natter nights. Going on Gerri from the natter night, the suggestion of two meets 01895 446896 (not after 20.00hrs please) a month at Loomies seems to be a good idea. I did [email protected] not manage to get to any in June, but had an email from Colin Chandler who said there were a few Terry Hartshorn members at each meet. I was at the first one in July, 01276 474694 and spoke to 4 other people that I knew. The only [email protected] difficulty I can see is that, as there are quite a few bikers there, it is not easy to know who is a member if you have not seen them before. Not sure how we South East Section can get over this, any suggestions? Godfrey has given me the following details for June, June, June. What a brilliant month we’ve had his run on 4th August. Meet at Newlands corner starting with Phil and Sue Jones’s French Trip. at 09.30hrs for a 10.00hrs departure to go to Dordogne France 25th May-1st June Bateman’s in East Sussex for a WW1 Experience. Phil and Sue have sent in a lovely report of this Free admission to N.T. members, anyone else great week in France. Please go to our section will need to pay to gain entry. There is a café on website www.thebmwclubsoutheast.com and read site. Anyone wanting to meet up there should their story. They would like to say ‘thank you’ to arrive approximately 11.30ish. If you need more everybody who came along, they had a really fun information you can contact Godfrey on 0208 642 time and a special thank you to you all for contributing 4076 or 07932 606349. On 13th we have the annual to the cost of the taxi back to their cottage from the fish and chip meet at Poole Quay, where you can Gendarmerie on the Monday evening. go and eat and check out all the bikes. The 18th, Foxton Locks 2nd June and Chris Tite is going to the Brackley Motorcycle Sunday 2nd June saw the sun shining and a lovely Festival. He can be reached on 07946 577300 if you day for motorcycling. 8 bikes and 12 people met at would like any details. We then have the National West Thurrock services for a 9.00 am departure. over the Bank Holiday weekend. Up to now, there Once out of the Brentwood area the Essex and are quite a few Southern section members booked, Hertfordshire countryside opened up giving some so it would be really great to see a good turnout. lovely twisty roads. A pit stop at Baldock services The 6th to 8th of September, Nick and Sarah are for a quick cuppa and you know what. The plan hosting a camping weekend at their home in the was to head up the A507 and A6, however a mile New Forest. There is a maximum number of 24, or so after leaving the Baldock services the water so if you want to go, please contact Nick on nick@ board had other ideas. They had closed the A507 talktothetrees.com or 07775 702265. This was a and confusion set in. With all the roundabouts and great weekend last year. diversion put in place by the water board the group

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 67 was split up and after about 20 minutes of going of us had eaten. Our thanks to Sara, Sue, Joy and back round roundabouts we all managed to regroup Debbie for what was a fabulous treat. The biggest and head up the A1 and onto the A14. 27 miles later thanks of all to Mattie from all of us for his hospitality saw us turning onto the A6 and heading for Foxton. and the total freedom of his home and land. Lunch in the pub at the bottom of the locks was Chatham Dockyard 9th June very nice and an amble round the locks watching the A Joint day out with the East Anglia and Southern narrow boats negotiate the locks was entertaining. Sections. Shaun Mulligan was at the helm of this An ice cream at the top of the locks was very yummy. one meeting at the Oakdene café. Shaun led a Heading home on the A14 turning off at pleasant run across to Chatham Docks meeting Godmanchester onto the A1198 heading to up with the other sections. I know Mike Davies Royston. Somewhere along the A1198 the Sat- from the East Anglia section has kindly prepared nav decided to freeze up. At Royston I decided to a nice report so please go to SECTION PHOTO’S stop and unfreeze the sat-nav, a pit stop was had BMW Club visit to Chatham Dockyard Museum by some. My plan was to take the country lanes link bmwclub.org.uk/~eastanglia/Events/2013/ back to Brentwood but just as we got going sat-nav Chatham/ChathamReport. Report and photos by decided to freeze up again so we headed down the Mike Davies, East Anglia Section. A10 to the M25 and home. My apologies for all the The Bull East Farleigh 19th June dual carriageways we encountered but at least we This evening the car park was full of Bikes. Was it arrived home early. due to our Sport Bike night or was it just a beautiful Thanks to Chris and Angela for all their efforts on evening to get the bike out and have a ride?!! A very this great day out and the above write up. enjoyable time was had. Paul McKeown received a The Bull East Farleigh 5th June small prize of a BMW baseball cap for his excellently Wednesday Club nights are always well supported cared for K1200S. and this one was equally so. It’s always pleasing to Fish and Chips At the Pilot Dungeness 22nd June see members turning up to these events just to sit Dave Deacon led a spirited run across to and have a chat to other friends and members, offer Dungeness choosing a fine route across our a pint and our lady members normally keeping us county’s lesser used roads. Dave knowing this area men folk in order! Always a pleasant way to spend well mixed it up a little making it a very pleasant an evening. ride. As most will know The Pilot is renowned for BBQ At Mattie’s 8th June the quality of its food so pre booking is always a Dave Deacon and his well trained team of helpers must. Dave arranged for us to have our own area arrived on the Friday prior to our annual Saturday where 24 eager and hungry members sat and BBQ to erect our Marques and set up all the required enjoyed some of the finest Fish and Chips around. important bits like our BBQ and log burners, which The Pilot’s Manageress, Jean and her very pleasant Dave had built for us and we’ve been using for team making us all feel very welcome. Thanks to many years, always a great effort from these guys. Dave for a great Evening. This year we had a little added treat as Saturday Montreuil-sur-Mer France 30th June arrived a little on the windy side. Our Chef as We were blessed with a sunny morning for our always was Graham Ashmore who has been doing trip to Montreuil-sur-Mer as we met up with Keith a brilliant job behind the coals for so many years. Barnett, Bruno Coveillo and Ted Lundy from Several of our ladies took charge in the kitchen Berkshire and five more bikes from our Section. preparing a fine selection of dishes to accompany We had an eventful start as Richard, John Bruno the awaited delights about to be cooked by Graham. and Keith ended up pushing a really expensive old As members arrived a few beers started to flow and Bentley off of the train, due to breaking down on a bottle or two of wine was drunk. It’s always a man entering the shuttle. The boys just couldn’t resist thing when checking out the BBQ each giving their putting up the bonnet; apparently you could have appreciative nod when it’s announced the coals are eaten your dinner off the engine. On arriving in ready. As always Graham was in the zone, each Calais we set off along the spectacular coast road burger or sausage cooked to perfection, he’d even and were amazed by the masses of flowering prepared beforehand a great selection of Salmon poppies. We stopped for coffee after a short time, fillet with lemon and dill, which he cooked asa which had been planned in case the shuttle facilities choice for those healthy ones amongst us. Nothing had not been working. We reached Montreuil-Sur- went to waste, the man’s a legend! A big thank you Mer, via the town’s cobbles, soon after 1pm and to Brenda for her meticulous attention to detail in walked along the picturesque ramparts to reach preparing all the salads. Now after all was cleared the restaurants; no health and safety there, just a away my stroke of genius came in knowing that sheer drop. The food was tasty and four of us ended certain ladies amongst us could make a cake or up with more than we expected, due to translation two. I asked four of these lovely ladies if they would problems, getting lamb shanks instead of lamb like to bring along a little home baking. Well we chops. After lunch we spent a few hours in the town were all treated to some of the finest cakes many and were able to explore the maze of streets. The

68 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 town is famous for Victor Hugo using the town for Friday saw us all in the pub drinking away the road Les Miserables in 1837 and General Haque being dust and shouting at each other over the noise of stationed nearby in WW1. We travelled alongside some poor bloke trying to sing. We made a huge a river and found some stunning hairpin bends on dent in the beer stocks but weren’t worried because part of our return journey and arrived back in time we had seen the brewery wagon making a delivery for our shuttle. earlier in the day. Saturday had 23 bikes scattered Thank you to Cliff and Julie for a great day out on probably every part of Exmoor as I proceeded to enjoyed by all and the above write up. prove that the drop off system doesn’t work all of the Forward Planning time! Thanks to Son-in-Law Jon for rounding up at 4 August – WK, VMCC Int.rally The Friars, least some of them. Saturday evening steak night Aylesford – display your bike? was popular and afterwards we had a great laugh 7 August – Club Night at The Bull, East Farleigh. trying to play Skittles. We had to perform some rapid 9 August – The Golden Cross Inn, Golden Cross, sex changes to get a team of ladies to play the men. near Hailsham. Good laugh on Sunday morning when I had to stop 10 August – The Herne Bay Carnival. Depart Joe on his way out to tell him his underpants were Oakdene 11am. Lunch approx 1pm. Procession/ tangled around his front brake caliper! He said they Carnival 6pm (not 4pm as advertised in Diary of were there to mop up the fork oil leaking out of the seals! Events). Great to see many old friends again and to welcome Please see our Section website at http://www. many new ralliers, especially the youngsters. thebmwclubsoutheast.com for full details of all Thanks for coming, I might just do it again next year. upcoming events. Thank you for supporting your Cheers, Jim Section. Helen Beer hosted the Wednesday Fish and Chips at Budleigh Salterton on the 19th. The Kelvin sunshine order arrived on time and nearly 30 [email protected] members and friends turned up for a Fish and Chip supper on Budleigh Seafront. An assortment South West Section of machines decorated the pavement - various makes, classics and modern and there was much The day went well for Bryan’s ride out to the Classic banter and merriment. The long distance award Air Force Museum at St Mawgan, near Newquay. was a close battle but won by Phil and a donation of Twelve members and one dog turned up and £30 was sent to Macmillan Cancer Support. Many perused the aircraft from the era 1930 to 1990, thanks to all who attended. there were several static displays of engines and Thanks Helen aircraft being restored and members of a certain Saturday 22nd of June I did a ride around North age recognised them all instantly! There is a Devon/Somerset starting at Tesco’s in Launceston, continuous loop film show and next door a gallery Tony rode up from Plymouth just for the start. of fine photographs and line drawings. On arrival Conrad, Phil, Sue and myself set off on the ride. pasties were booked and when we had seen what We rode North to Holsworthy and on to the A3072 we wanted they were enjoyed by all in the on site which would take us all the way to Tiverton, but café. Before we left we saw the landing of the all somehow I lost the thread and started to do big new Dreamliner ‘plastic’ twin jet passenger airliner, circles. Eventually Conrad knew the way out and in for trials and assessment... .slick and quiet. Our we ended up in Tiverton for lunch at the Fishermans next venue was to the St. Issey steam traction rally Cot, which did a nice line of sandwiches. Even which had a local atmosphere along with warm though we had lost some time, we still headed for sunny weather and the ubiquitous ice cream, very Exford in Exmoor, the road from Crediton to Tiverton pleasant and friendly atmosphere. Dave Cooper then onto Exmoor is a classic road if you like the gave explanations on the workings of old Ferguson twisties plus very little traffic, considering the time tractors and the theory of ploughing and ploughs, of year. Even though it was getting late we did stop (which he said he invented some time before)! Not in Exford for the must have afternoon cream tea, many miles for most riders but a pleasant change followed by programming the sat nav for the ride from cold or wet from the past months! .... Bryan home, this did take us down a couple of narrows, from Fowey. and roads I hadn’t ridden before. A very pleasant Jim Isherwood hosted his camping weekend, The ride with good company, warm dry weather, great Blackcock Rally the report follows; roads, what more do you want? As we entered Back home now from what I think will be Holsworthy we each headed for our own destination remembered as a good rally: 39 people attended and homeward. Don. the Blackcock Rally at the Blackcock Inn near Mark (peanut) led a ride to Wales on 26th Seven South Molton. Most camped in 20 tents and 4 motor riders met at two different pick up points for a great caravans, some in the static caravans and B & B ride across to Wales and back into England to visit at the pub, and arrived in or on 28 bikes and 1 car. Clearwell Caves near Coleford in the Forest of

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 69 Dean. We could not have asked for better weather least I think it was, like some of the runs by Jonathan as we made our way up the M5 then onto the M48 Montgomery, you keep arriving at familiar locations across the old Severn bridge into Chepstow. From but by directions and roads that have at times had here we rode to Tintern Abbey stopping for lunch me slightly disorientated, in other words, a great run at The White Monk tearooms before heading up out which had a lot of thought and planning put into the Wye Valley and through Coleford and onto the it. Caves at Clearwell. The caves are actually partially All this talk about the very poor weather even by man made and partially natural and were dug to our low standards brought to mind a quip heard on extract iron ore from beneath the forest above. the radio recently; ‘Summer, it’s my favourite day Descending to a depth of 100 feet, the caves of the year!!’ And so to the Breakfast Run, Mon: form seven large caverns and all kinds of mining 27/5/13, 8-30am Stormont, with free breakfast for relics can be observed. After leaving the cool dark those producing a current section membership caverns we all commented about how balmy and card, can you guess why only seven turned up at thundery it seemed once we were out in the daylight the start? Yes it was again near flood inducing rain!! again. From here we made the short ride over to Heavy rain all through Sunday night, with the start Symons Yat Rock and once again marvelled at the of the run timed for the wettest part of Monday, I spectacular view from this 500 foot high natural even produced an umbrella from my kit, the only outcrop. Then it was onwards and homewards as high point being the useless advice that skin is we said our goodbyes and winded our way back waterproof. Len tried to raise our spirits by calling us down the Wye Valley. Furthest travelled was Paul the Magnificent Seven, it worked for a split second, Briars from Falmouth who all in all completed a as we set off on a run taking us the quickest route staggering 446 miles on the day, which included 7 to Crossgar and AJ’S café, at least it saved me the hours and 36 minutes of riding time. Peanut. effort of working out a longer route. Alan on tail-end duties reported hearing a strange chuffing sound Coming up in August we have Dave’s not long after the start, turned out to be new member Wednesday ride out on the 7th starting at Woody’s Max Mosley on his Indian Royal Enfield, almost Café, Sourton Cross near Okhampton 10.00 start, missing us at the start and just catching sight of the 9th/11th Slimbridge Camping with Keith Hackett, run as we left, he battled on and introduced himself the following Wednesday the 15th Captain Jaspers at Crossgar. He is awaiting the arrival of his RT, Fish and Chips on the Barbican Plymouth 7.30 pm which is on it’s way here, he will be here for a while as he is taking up a new job in Norn Iron, not the Don Rabson best intro to our events, but he survived the attempt 01840 212913 by the Ulster Section for a day out. We were joined [email protected] at the venue by Flo Gregg; Bill, Betty and Campbell Owens, all in cars, and two further on bikes; well Ulster Section done Syd Bell for coming all the way from darkest Co. Tyrone, and Colin Thomas, originally planning Deja Vue with Amnesia at the same time can cause to come by car, decided to toss a coin and lost, and quite a headache!! On this occasion I think it was so had to use the bike; better luck next time Colin. me submitting too much last month, with Steve Thankfully the rain eased off for the Round Ulster having to exercise his editorial constraints, as on Run, Sunday 9/6/13, and we enjoyed a fine spell re-reading July’s missive I realised the next two of weather, 13 at the Albert Clock, Belfast, for the reports were not there; and as this is holiday time 8-30am start, picking up another four at Ballygally. with no July meeting and quite a few a’wheel sur Not paying attention, or taking notes, leaves me le Continent I am recording happenings from May’s consulting the direction of Mickey’s arms to decide Meet and Eat and May’s Breakfast Run. if it’s clockwise or vice-versa or anti-clockwise After April’s Meet and Eat being soo successful, direction for the circuit of the province; luckily for May’s meet was the total opposite, and again the those at Ballygally it was anti-clockwise otherwise appaling wet weather being to blame, one rider at they would have been having their tea by the time Corr’s for the 11am run; Mr. Dunwoody, aka ‘the we reached them. The day got better and better, other one’, took a photo of the occasion and without we had our packed lunches in Belleek, it was 25c, the drop-off system made his way to Kilbroney Park, we usually get 25mm, even the vast preparations Rostrevor. The attendance increased four fold with for the G8 Summit at Lough Erne could not stop the arrival of Paul, Flo and Catherine, sensibly in us, a few riders bid us farewell in Enniskillen; this is their car, a low turn-out, but not equal to the record the normal occurrence on this run, ie: join us where low of one which has happened several times convenient and leave at any point doing as much before. Thankfully Wednesday Night Runs are or as little as you like. By tea time in Newcastle we picking up, the last one I ventured out on; 29/5/13; were down to three, I just couldn’t shake off Gordon had some twenty plus riders with a decent evening or John, the previous stop in Rostrevor at a Photo. to enjoy. Roy lead us on a run through Co. Antrim, at Comp. location was the deciding factor for the rest 70 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 of the party. At the finish line, back at the Albert many back roads. After partaking of refreshments in Clock, it was still a tightly bunched group of three the busy restaurant we then made our way around riders, proving my theory that slipstreaming is better the museum, which is always well presented and than the drop-off-system, as the clock struck 9pm of great interest. Since the last visit some years Gordon took a few photos and we parted for home. ago there has been an addition of a new hanger Thanks to all who participated your generosity has depicting the period of the “Cold War” with the boosted our charity fund by £105, as I’m not very three V Bombers, Vulcan, Victor and Valliant, taking good at sums or odd figures, the final figure was centre stage. Denis and Jean were expected, but arrived at by a final emptying of my pockets of loose did not arrive until early afternoon with Jean feeling change, for me door to door the run was 348 miles, more than a little cold and disgruntled as Denis had new GS is FAB!! Doing over 70 MPG average-ish, again been following the instructions given to him that’s because I’m still pushing the wrong buttons at by his Sat Nav and as always ( well nearly always) the wrong time, there are a lot of them. does as he is told followed the directions religiously. Speaking of the Photo. Comp. Leslie Allan Everyone met up again in the restaurant for a final has submitted a final entry before heading off to drink before heading home, however Jean had still Garmish, so get out there and get snapping, quite not warmed up with Ray coming to the rescue and a few are attending Garmish this year and going on offering her his fleece which was readily accepted down into Italy, Jonathan Montgomery is having a before he changed his mind while Denis was given go at the Stella Alpina Rally; and Gordon Magee strict instructions to return by the quickest route. All has completed another of the Iron Butt runs. This in all a good day out with good company. one involved doing a run taking in all 32 County Colin reports about the BBQ at Devauden on Towns of the 32 Counties, in 32 hours, a trip of 9th June - some 1,200+ miles, which he did successfully, I The combination of good weather, good company think he needs to up-grade to Titanium Butt!! and the Section BBQ is a guaranteed recipe for My next run was a day trip to Scotland with Alan success. With Commis Chefs Denis and Colin Stewart, Saturday 22/6/13, taking advantage of slaving over hot BBQ’s a selection of excellent Stenaline’s Biker Day offer, this is still £25 return burgers and sausages were soon sizzling and served bike and rider; it may also include a pillion at the up with various salads and sauces. With more than same price if passenger capacity is available on both 40 Section members in attendance, including some sailings. We took the opportunity to call at Douglas new faces who were made welcome, they soon Park Motorrad, East Kilbride, Glasgow, as it was made short work of what was on offer. The only their grand opening event for this new dealership, problems came when the pack of veggie burgers and it certainly does set a bench mark for BMW were open, they had turned to mush and impossible Motorrad, in the UK. The day was completed with to cook thankfully some veggie sausages were a meander around the borders, Peebles, Selkirk, available so no one was disappointed. Jenny and Moffat and the traditional, WOW!! Is that the time!! Paul were kept busy on the drinks table offering run back to Cairnryan for the 7-30pm return sailing. tea, coffee and squash along with the odd biscuit or Looking ahead we have Hurst’s Run, Sunday two, although the chocolate biscuits suffered abit in 4/8/13, 9-30am at Hurst’s Motorrad, Mallusk, the strong sun. After this it was a case of talking all Club Meeting Tues: 6/8/13, 8pm Corr’s Corner, things bikes and putting the world to rights. A good Glengormley, if you can guess who the guest time was had by all. Definitely an annual event. speaker is, give me a call, as don’t know who it is Colin has put some pictures on the website. going to be. Another nice day out is here described by Paul Slightly further ahead, looming large is our event of the year, Ulster Section 30th Anniversary Rally, see ad: for full spec: and costs, Sam Glenn is at the helm, it should be a good event. Norman Shearer [email protected] Western Section Colin Ross writes of his Salopian Adventure to Cosford Air Museum – After what was a fairly dismal May, weather wise, June started off with a taste of summer. 13 Section Members travelled to the Cosford Air Museum in Shropshire, some coming from as far as Swansea, Bridgend and Bristol and enjoying the delights of the Cosford

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 71 ‘Sorebutts’ Rodriguez in sunny Gloucestershire - weather wasn’t so good. I left home 0930 fully clad Wow, I must have friends in very high places. with the wet weather gear and rode valiantly over This was the second Wednesday meet that I’ve the Bridge battling with the strongest cross wind I organised and been treated to ‘sitting out in the have ever experienced and soon rode into the rain sunshine’ weather on both occasions. In fact the falling onto some of the nicest motorcycling roads weather for the Aviator at Gloucestershire Airport leading to Merthyr Tydfil, and the Railway. I got meeting was a tad too warm, and the tables we sat there about 1100 feeling a bit chilly ( air temp 9.4 at outside soon all acquired parasols. Pity Brian degrees) to be met by a chap called Steve, who wrecked his parasol in the stiff breeze, but that’s explained he wasn’t a member (yet) but came along another story! 19 of us braved the imminent risk of to meet us and to ride the train. He caught the 1200 sunstroke on the hottest day of the year so far at a train, leaving me to wander around the station and sizzling 25 degrees and sat contentedly munching eventually leave for home. Despite the weather, 9.4 our various lunch choices ( all low calorie of course, in June!! I will put the event on the program for next well most of us anyway) and consuming vast year in the hope that the weather will be better and I quantities of liquids ( all non alcoholic of course, will have abit more company to chat to. well most of us anyway) The light aircraft and Black and White Camping Weekend 28th to helicopters constantly taking off and landing at the 30th June 2013 from Colin Ross – Airport kept us entertained while we chatted about This is the fifth year the Western Section has this and that ( although according to some of the held a rally at Townsend Farm Caravan Park, wives it was mostly about bikes as always) Thanks Pembridge. The site itself is excellent with plenty to the following for turning up for the meet :- of local attractions and good biking roads. Usually Colin and Sue, Dave and Anita ( all the way from the rally attracts around 25, but this year some of Tiverton), Brian and Ros, Tony and Karen, Paul and the “regulars” were not able to attend and numbers Anne, Steve and Sal, Barry, Tony, Martin, Denis and were initially down. With 17 confirmed bookings, finally, myself Paul accompanied by my wife Jenny including members of the South West, Yorkshire and my Dad Vic in his Smart car. It was hard to say and Northern Sections, another 5 arrived either on goodbye and stick that hot, boil in the bag, stick the Friday or Saturday. Unlike last year the weather to your legs kit back on, but we finally made the was kind, dry and quite warm with all making the reluctant decision to leave. A few of us still couldn’t most of the fine conditions by either visiting the bear to leave each other and continued the day local Shobdon Air Display and Food Festival, by meeting up at Cotswold BMW in Gloucester to going on walks around the area and ride outs. scrounge a free cup of coffee. The visit though, may Debbie and Ian did not know the area and a route have cost Denis a few thousand quid because he was suggested through the Elan Valley to Devils spent most of the time sitting on an R1200RT and Bridge, on to Tregaron and then over the top to talking money with the sales manager, but that’s Beulah and back to the camp site. However due to another story entirely ( I hope Jean isn’t reading a vintage car rally they were diverted and ended up this, if she is, sorry Den!!) in LLandovery where they sent a message to save Porlock 50th Section Anniversary Rally 14th them a burger from the evening BBQ. As it turned - 17th June 2013 from Chris Bates – out they returned in time for the BBQ after travelling What can I say about the Porlock Rally? apart from over 200 miles with big grins on their faces more - you All did very Well! Alot of blood, sweat and tears than happy with the ride and breathtaking scenery. went into this 50th Anniversary of Western Section. I Preparation for the evening BBQ got under way with certainly don’t remember the 25th as being quite so grand. The venue was terrific and I am sure would be worth revisiting. The entertainment was of a very high standard, as was the catering. (in our opinion anyway) People from the village seemed to really enjoy our being there and to be impressed by our behaviour and demeanour. All in all a triumph. No doubt by the time this goes to print many of you will have already gained this impression by comments made on the Western Section website. Technology eh!. (Paul will be doing a larger write up with photos on the Rally, so watch this space - in the Journal and Website) Visit to Brecon Mountain Railway Sunday 23rd June from Denis Bradbeer - What a good venue for a club meeting, the café is pretty good, the train was in good form puffing out loads of smoke and steam. What a shame the The Black and White Camping Weekend

72 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Sue, Jean and Peta sorting out the salads while the and entertain you. But you might have to wash up!! regular Commis Chefs, Denis and Colin fired up Well the heat wave is here so get out and enjoy the BBQ’s and started on the different varieties of it while it lasts. sausages and burgers all obtained from the on-site farm shop. When Denis sounded his air horn the Elaine hungry hoard tucked into the food supplemented by 01274 832309 various local brews. To finish off the now famous [email protected] “Western Section Fruit Cake” was handed round which soon disappeared. To finish off a couple of games of bingo were played with both Sandie and Vintage Register Tracy each winning a line and full house. Then it As I put this newsletter together we are now in a was down to talking all things bikes and putting heat wave conditions, hopefully the weather will the world to rights. All too soon it was time to pack hold for the next two events, 1000 bikes at Mallory up and return home with everyone saying what a Park and Founders Day. good weekend it had been. Many thanks to all who The Welsh Rally at Llwynwair Manor June 13th- attended and those that helped to make the event 16th was graced with some half decent weather, such a success. certainly an improvement on last year when it was From Chris Bates (who would also like to thank pretty much a wash out. As usual a large contingent everyone who forwards write ups for the events that visited from Ireland and the Velocette Owners Club have taken place or held to include in the Journal. also joined us. Thanks all, it is very much appreciated) On Friday’s ride out we visited Strumble Head Dennis Bradbeer Lighthouse then rode onto the Melin Tregwynt 01454 775786 Woolen Mill at Castlemorris, who manufacture [email protected] high quality fabrics by traditional methods. One of their main customers is Harrods. Next stop a lovely cafe in Trefin for a lunch then onto the St. Non’s Yorkshire Section Chapel and the Well, thought to be the birth place of St. David. This was followed by a walk round St. We had a good turnout again at Cracoe for our June Davids. In the evening the general knowledge quiz Sunday meet, some familiar faces and new ones compiled by Brian Price was thought by many to be too. Cubley Hall is also getting popular as is How from Mastermind but it kept us entertained. Stean, but as for our other venues, despite promises Saturdays ride visited the Internal Fire Museum i still have no feedback. But there is a change to our of Power which has an interesting collection of Tuesday evening meet at Gildersome Con. Club industrial engines from small generator sets to we will be meeting there in future on the second massive diesel engines . Several of the engines Tuesday of the month still at 8pm this coincides were started up for us and illustrated some beautiful with club night for the AJS & Matchless owners so engineering of times past. makes a more interesting social evening, if you are At the Saturday evening dinner awards were a new member and its near please do come along. presented for the best pre /5 to Willie Swayne for Good turnout for our camping weekend on Costa his 1960 R60/2 and The - Bike - U - Like was won Del Coniston and the trip to the Motor Museum. This by the R69 of Jack Creegan. The raffle, with prizes venue would make a good ride out day they have an generously donated by members, raised £131 for excellent restaurant as well as the Museum which is the Air Ambulance. very well laid out in its new location, the Blue Mill, My thanks go to Brian Price and Meyrick Reynolds which is where the original Dolly Blue bags were for their help during the weekend organising the ride produced, remember them? outs and campsite. On Thursday 1st August Peter is leading a ride Next years event has been booked for 13th to in for lunch to the Queen Catherine at Osmotherly 15th June 2014 please put a note in your diary. which just give you time to go home and pack for Exhibitors are required for The Sywell Piston & the Marigolds weekend at Linton in Craven. Props show 28th - 29th September (Sywell is close Camping weekend at Billinghay was very popular to Northampton) please contact John Winn for thanks to Keith and Katherine for arranging this further details and tickets. event which will be on again next year. Just a reminder if you have any BMW motorcycle Marigolds Rally bookings are looking good for dating and or DVLA issues, then the contact is, a well subscribed weekend if you haven’t done so Steve Parry [email protected]. already please let Sue have your deposit as I will Look forward to seeing you out and about. be placing my orders for food shortly and it does help with numbers, whilst we had enough to go John Winn round last year we don’t want you going hungry. 01604 631043 You can of course just turn up we will feed ,water [email protected] The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 73 www.bmboxer

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74 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Mutual Aid Mutual Aid Adverts are to enable BMW Club Members to buy or sell motorcycles or related items that they own. The service is free but subject to the rules below, and is not normally available to trade advertisers. 1. Note – adverts are NOT accepted over the phone – 7. Please note the copy deadline in the Journal and please send them by post or email to the Mutual Aid understand which edition it applies to before querying Officer whose name and address are on page 3. Please why your advert doesn’t seem to have appeared. Please remember to include your full postal address. submit your advert well before deadline date if at all 2. All adverts should be readable, well punctuated and possible.The BMW Club cannot be held responsible for unambiguous. If writing, please use capital letters for the quality or availability of items or goods or for any clarity. If e-mailing, please only use a simple font such arrangements for delivery or payment. as Arial or Times New Roman. NO ATTACHMENTS 8. Adverts from non- members are accepted at a fixed cost PLEASE! of £16 (including V.A.T.) for up to 65 words plus your 3. The maximum length is 65 words, excluding your phone phone numbers, name and email address. For further numbers, name and email address. If you wish to use information, please contact the Mutual Aid Officer. more than 65 words your option is to pay for the advert at 24p a word (including VAT) for the whole advert. 9. Neither the Club nor the Mutual Aid Officer can advise In that case, we would need payment with the advert advertisers regarding the value of goods offered for sale. when submitted. Note – one advert/month per Mutual Neither can the Club or the Mutual Aid Officer recommend Aid category. Adverts may be edited where deemed suppliers of goods or services to members. necessary by the Editor. Business Advertisement (Disclosure) Order 1977 4. In your advert, please include your forename, phone Any advertiser who places an advertisement concerning number(s) and an email address if available. the sale of goods being sold in the course of business shall 5. You must include your name, full address, Section and clearly indicate this fact. This applies whether the advertiser membership number. These will not be published (unless is acting on their own behalf or for another party. If you have requested) but we will check membership. reason to believe that you have been misled as to the status 6. Mutual Aid Adverts are accepted for a one-month insertion of any advertiser, please inform your local Trading Standards only. Any subsequent submissions are the responsibility Department and the Editor immediately. The fine for breaches of the advertiser. of this order is up to £1,000. Note: Mutual Aid closing date is the 1st of each month Motorcycles For Sale and photographs (Brighton). K75 - 1996 - Was RT Ultima now naked. Silver with blue lines. Taxed and Tested. Superb condition. “K” Series 16,900 miles. Lots of extras. £2,800 o.n.o. Keith K1 - 1994 ‘May’ - L925 EPH. Classic black. 24,000 01782 274955 or e-mail [email protected] (Stoke- miles. Excellent condition. Taxed and MoT. ABS, on-Trent). heated grips, gel battery with hump and complete K75C - 1987 - 66,600 miles, MoT nine months, Tax soft luggage. £2,250. Kieran 02890 601614 or until 31 October 2013. Very clean bike. Givi top box, 07798 870792 or e-mail keiran.cairns@ntlworld. pannier rails. Ice blue metallic paint, matching grey com (Belfast). seat. Well maintained. Recent new battery and all K1 - 1990 - 53,000 miles, always garaged. fluids changed within last 500 miles. £1,495 o.n.o. Interesting registration. Tax and MoT. Blue with Alan 01623 836601 or 07740 100706 or e-mail yellow graphics. Excellent condition, superb runner [email protected] (Nottinghamshire). and lovely to ride. Colour matched Baglux tank K1100LT SE - 1998 - Under 20,000 miles. In cover and tank bag, fitted for Vario tank bag. Spare excellent condition. One of the last models made. taller screen and lower foot pegs. Appreciating Very low mileage. Tax to September 2013, MoT to classic. £3,500. Graeme 07984 469077 or e-mail June 2014. £3,500. Roman 01254 888250 after 6 [email protected] (Belfast). p.m. or 07516 146977 (Lancashire). K75 - 1994 - 19,500 miles. ABS. Very good K1200RS SE - 2001 - Blue. 37,000 miles. Heated condition for year. MoT March 2014 and Tax grips. Full stainless steel fastener kit. Sports and October 2013. BMW ‘S’ belly pan and ‘C’ cockpit touring screens. Panniers. Fender extender. Bar fairing added to standard naked bike. Short and tall riser kit. Headlight protector. Full SED maintained. screen included. Givi top box, BMW panniers and MoT April 2014. Tax August 2013. Mint condition. tank bag included. £2,150. David 07960 838232 or £2,695. Bill 01526 834480 or e-mail bill-rodgers@ e-mail [email protected] for more information btconnect.com (South Lincolnshire).

The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 75 £1,500 (or will break if sufficient interest). Paul “R” Series 01539 741341 (Cumbria). R26 - 1957 - 250cc shaft drive single. Stainless R1200GS - 2005 ‘55’ December - Ocean blue. streel exhaust system. New electrics. New tyres. 21,000 miles. One owner. BMW panniers. Sale With spares including complete final drive unit. On due to health issues. £5,000. John 01963 441253 the road – ride away. £2,950. Philip 01483 422289 (Somerset). (near Guildford, Surrey). R1200RT - 2005 (December) - Silver. 23,000 miles. R65 - 1980 - Black. Restored 15 years ago from Owner from new. Full BMW service history and bare frame upwards to concours condition by BMW she is in very good condition. Many extras include: specialist with no expense spared. Stainless steel bar raisers, satellite navigation, top-box, large exhausts. Exhaustive refurbishment history with windshield (plus original unused), engine bars, paint pictures. Not run recently due to age of owner protection, headlight protection, pannier bags etc. therefore no MoT and Tax so buyer collects. The Mainly used for summer tours. MoT until December. bike looks very good. It does not have fairing or £5,500. Martyn 01245 469067 (evenings 6 p.m. to windshield but has a pair of panniers plus spare 9 p.m.) or 07796 211952 or e-mail vedija2007@ pannier. Offers over £800 please. Norman 01483 yahoo.co.uk (Mid Essex). 898660 or e-mail [email protected] (Guildford, Surrey). R1200RT LE SE - 2009 - Metallic black. 17,000 miles. Full BMW service history. ABS. Panniers, R65 MONOLEVER - 1989 - Black. Mint. 20,500 top box, tank bag included. Touratech engine bars, miles. Original bike, original owner. No winter use. Autocom harness, Garmin satellite navigation Bills for £3,000 plus spent on bike since 2009. harness and mount, heated grips. Two owners. (Used 400 miles since.) Full stainless exhaust Three months Tax and MoT. Excellent condition. 2012. Plenty of documentation including original £8,995 o.v.n.o. Bryn 01332 881039 or 07989 sales invoice. MoT until May 2014. Can e-mail 711015 (Derbyshire). photographs. £3,600. Mike 07710 170292 or e-mail R1200RT SE - 2008 ‘58’ - 20,202 miles. Silver. [email protected] (London). Full BMW service history. Taxed and MoT to end R80 - 1993 - Charcoal. 32,000 miles. Lovely September 2013. Owned from new. Full electric condition. Screen, panniers, twin plugged. Sale due pack: heated grips, standard heated seats, ESA, to imminent retirement. £2,200 o.v.n.o. Noel 01727 ABS, etc. Nearly new Metzler Z8 tyres and fully 863342 (St. Albans). mounted BMW Zumo Satellite Navigation. Mint condition panniers never used on bike, Cee Baileys R80RT AND R90/6 - R80RT 1987, 51,000 miles. and original unused screen. Two top boxes, small Blue and white, on SORN. For restoration or spares, (using ignition key) and additional 49 litre big top was bought to build a sidecar (see Dneiper in Bits & box (silver and own key). Good condition. £6,499 Bobs). £750. R90/6 1975, 93,000 miles. Garaged. o.v.n.o. Clive 07985 915955 or e-mail onlyclive@ Tax and MoT. Rare Nuberg green (lovely metal hotmail.com (Edenbridge, Kent). flake) with white pinstripes. R90S cockpit fairing, twin disks, unleaded heads, Krauser panniers, R1200RT SE - 2008 ‘58’ - 21,000 miles. Silver. Very crash bars, heated grips. Excellent condition. A good condition. Top box. Tax/MoT until March 2014. real head turner. £4,500. Graeme 07984 469077 or Two owners. FSH. Autocom and Garmin. £8,500. e-mail [email protected] (Belfast). David 07960 736851 or e-mail dhharris310@gmail. com (Worcestershire). R90/6 - 1976 - 80,000 miles. Full MoT and Tax. Kick-start. Recent Hagons. Keihan stainless R1200RT SE - 2008 ‘September’ - 19,000 miles. exhaust system. Stainless spokes. Black paintwork Titan silver. Excellent condition. Full BMW service professionally done. Excellent seat and Yuasa history. Taxed and MoT until September. All usual battery. Recent service at Andrew Sexton's SE goodies, plus cylinder head covers, two power including new pads, fork seals and centre stand sockets, tyre pressure sensors, full luggage reconstruction. Runs superbly and looks great. including tank bag, Garmin mount with Autocom. Much stainless including wheel spindles. £2,995. Excellent Pilot Road 3s. £7,250 o.v.n.o. Duncan Phil 02476 674062 or e-mail [email protected] for 01884 243672 or 07808 810102 or e-mail duncan. photographs and information (Coventry). [email protected] (Tiverton). R100R MYSTIC - 1996 ‘N’ - 7,860 miles. City R1200RT SE - 2010 - Dark grey and silver. 12,200 panniers, rear rack, 95% stainless steel bolts. Kept miles. BMW service history, 12,000 miles service in bike bubble. Genuine reason for sale. If it doesn't just done. Taxed and MoT until January 2014. Full sell this year I will try again next year. £3,750. (If SE specification, cruise control, heated grips/seats, ESA, electric screen, ABS, computer, tyre pressure you have any questions please do not hesitate to sensors, plus BMW top box, radio and connectivity contact me.) Clive 01889 576578 or 07866 831704 for I-Pod/MP3 player. Tyres only done 1,000 miles. or e-mail [email protected] (Staffordshire). Excellent condition, well cared for. £9,450. Alan R1100GS - 1997 ‘N’ - Tatty, runner. MoT May 2014. 07944 720380 (Essex).

76 The BMW Club Journal • August 2013 Bits & Bobs Yorkshire). R100/7 CYLINDER HEADS - Good condition, BMW GENUINE TANKBAG - For K1300R (may no damage, unleaded seats, £460. Andy 01634 fit other models), large map window, size variable 387824 (Medway area). 12-16 litres, waterproof, comes with necessary R1150RT ACCESSORIES - One comfort seat, attachments, great condition, £95 plus postage. £150 o.n.o. One windscreen (a few scratches), £10. Also left hand hand guard for R1200GS up to 2007, One BMW battery charger, £15 and one Haynes good condition, £15 plus postage. Richard 07816 ‘Workshop Manual’, £10. All items are plus P&P. 770711 (Scotland). John 07720 013832 or e-mail johnwebsterbute@ BMW INNER PANNIER BAGS - Only used on a tiscali.co.uk (Scotland). couple of trips. Excellent condition. Photographs via R1200GS 2004 ON - Baglux tank cover, red and e-mail. £50. Postage at cost. Vango Force Ten cn silver, very good condition, £50. Yves Moillo rider Mark 4 Tent: (cn-lightweight green nylon flysheet). gel seat, custom made in Germany, black leather Three man tent, so a large two man with plenty of and suede with red side flash, standard height, luggage space, robust ‘A’ frame tent with heavy used one trip, cost £270, now £120. Autocom Logic duty built in ground sheet. Very good condition. L1 kit and Garmin Quest GPS with all discs, mounts Photographs via e-mail. £80. Bryan 07719 693666 and wiring, both for £120. John 07796 837273. or e-mail [email protected] (Staffordshire). R1200RT - Pair of pannier inner bags, as new, £60. BMW R80GS/ST - Panniers and frames as new, Tank bag, £45. Wunderlich high mounting bar for £200. R65/80/100 Monolever stainless bal box and pre 2009 models, no drilling needed, £50. Handle silencers (Keihan), £300. Touring pannier, lid only bar GPS mount (fit between bars across yoke), £25. (new), £45. R75/80/90/100 top yoke, £10. Ride off Givi taller screen for F800ST, £35. All prices plus centre stand (1981 on models), £40. All o.n.o. and postage. Arthur 01524 37396 or e-mail arthur@ plus postage. Chris 01225 722247 (Bath). ayejay.me.uk (Lancaster). BMW STREETGUARD JACKET - With detachable R SERIES - Acerbis 43 litre tank for GS, white lining, black/grey, size 46, as new, £60. Ken 02085 polyethylene in great condition with all fittings, 955193 or e-mail [email protected] £500. Dneiper sidecar with box of fittings, had been (Essex). on an R80ST, £400. New handlebar muffs, £30. BMW SYSTEM 6 HELMET - Size 54/55 with built in K1200RS: Remus Exhaust very good condition blue tooth from new. Grey with charger, only done £275. BMW Soft top bag. £80. BMW cruise control 200 miles, was £450 new with blue tooth fitted, kit (2002 onwards), £100. Ventura luggage fittings, will take £200. Hein Gericke lady's black leather £80. Continental dipping headlight, £120. Set of two-piece size 36 or 8/10 only used a few times, clocks in km, £80.Graeme 07984 469077 or e-mail £100. Hein Gericke spine protector as new, small/ [email protected] (Belfast). medium, £30, great for resting on top box, comfy. Heated waistcoat, small/medium, never used, £50. Wanted Stephen 01423 779737 or 07775 799902 or e-mail 1970s R PARTS - Engines, frame (plus V5C), forks, [email protected] (Harrogate). wheels, etc., etc. Paul 01539 741341 (Cumbria). CLOTHING - Hein Gericke Gents Desert Sheltex BMW - R65, R80 and R100 Basic, GS, RT and RS Pants, black/sand size XL. Very little used, as new models, any condition, cash waiting, can collect. Ian condition. Cost £159 new, offered at £85 plus £10 01694 723546 (Trader). P&P or collect. Givi satellite navigation waterproof case comes with handlebar bracket. Suit GPS BMW R90/S - By Ian Falloon. Andy 01634 387824 up to 3·5" screen with rain cover. £12 plus P&P. (Medway area). Tim 01235 535807 or 07795 672445 or e-mail K100LT (1992/3) WINDSCREEN - Original style, [email protected] (Oxfordshire). undamaged. Prefer to collect depending on location. F650GS/F800GS - 2008-2011 Toruratech Charlie 01902 336263 or e-mail bingham195@ windscreen, in perfect order. Does ‘NOT’ fit F700GS. btinternet.com (Midlands). £55 including post and packing. Carl 01709 872602 R1150RT AFTER MARKET SEAT - Corbin or (Rotherham). similar. Also Remus exhaust and collector pipe. John 07826 397275 or e-mail topbiker35992@ GOOD LEATHERS - TT jacket size 44, Rhino yahoo.co.uk (Shropshire). trousers size 36. Suit person 5ft. 8in. to 5ft. 10in. Excellent condition. Good zips and cuffs. £60 pair SPLIT POWER LEAD - Holder/satellite navigation or £35 each. Plus P&P. Also two pair mens leather for BMW Navigator II for R1150RT. John 07826 gloves in good nick, Porelle XL, £10 and Traditional 397275 or e-mail [email protected] medium, £5. ‘Dan the Man’ 01609 776466 (North (Shropshire).

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