March 2016 Classic Clatter The Journal of the Classic & Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club of NSW Inc.

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CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW Inc. OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2016 OFFICE BEARERS ILLAWARRA BRANCH President Paul Higgins 9688-7438 Patrons Norm Aldridge. Vice President Allan Smith 9639-7017 President John Baker 4284-6677 Secretary Terry Reily 9831-6601 Vice President Merle Graham 4632-7202 E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer Michael Mellin. 0412-199-680 Treasurer Allan Smith 9639-7017 Secretary Les Simons 0422-950-510 Committee Kim Fleming 9652 2223 [email protected] Paul Higgins 9688-7438 Regalia Officer Marie Furney 4225-9281 Paul Rees 0412-014-948 Librarian Allan Graham 4632 7202 Allan Smith 9639-7017 Events Coordinator Jim Cummins 4261-5614 Chris O’Carroll 9872-7571 Events Coordinator (Sundays) Mick Johnson 0419-297-171 Trevor Murray 9686-2608 Mid-week Convenor Ron Foye 4229 6616 Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Program Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003 Editor Jack Martin 6156-1842 Tour Committee Merle Graham, Col Elliot, John Regalia Ray Gosling 9665-5213 Sproul Ian Richardson, David Dickie, Mick Merlin and Events Committee Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Kevin Boardman Paul Higgins 9688-7438 Debenham Rally Merle Graham, Wayne & Brian Martin Rally Secretary Chris O’Carroll 9872-7571 Show Day Organiser Bernie Eather 9521-7909 Librarian Kim Fleming 9652 2223 Catering Officers Wayne Martin 0404-353-537 Permits Officer Paul Rees 0456-439-370 John Hughes 4297-5545 [email protected] Welfare Officer John Harman 4262-1439 Web Administrator Ian Richardson [email protected] Program Officer Lester Hamilton 4229-4003 Rally Director Chris O’Carroll 9686-7719 Historian Alf Tremain 9528-6860 Magazine Distribution Trevor Murray 9686-2608 Technical Officer Allan Graham 4632 7202 Membership Officer Alan Harper 9627-3290 Property Officer Adrian Wallace 0415-422-167 Welfare Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Branch Meetings: Keiraville Public School, Gipps Road M NSW Liaison Officer Joe Vella 0419-200-262 Keiraville 7:30PM Second Monday of the Month Program Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Postal Address P’O Box 5340 Wollongong NSW 2500 Catering Officer Michael McCarten 9519 4293 Editor’s Mail: 9/47 Slessor Crescent McKellar ACT 2617 MACHINE EXAMINERS Editors E-Mail [email protected] Albion Park Bob Vine 4256-6940 Club Meetings: Rydalmere Public School 391Victoria Rd Baan Baa Warren Chapman 6794-4693 (Car park in John St) 8-00 pm Fourth Monday of the month Baulkham Hills Allan Smith 9639-7017 Postal Address P.O Box 3033 Telopea NSW 2117 Coledale Mark Clarke 4267-2228 CENTRAL WEST BRANCH Coniston Michael Johnson 4229-7170 Patron Rick Kent 6361-7915 Douglas Park Allan Graham 4632-7202 President Brian Corey 0428-860-383 Engadine Bob Moss 9520-4721 Vice President Mark Turnbull 6362-7953 Ingleburn Mark Mansell 0406-043-953 Secretary David Scott 0438-612-874 Kirrawee Richard Stock 0437-267-683 Treasurer Michael Hall 6365-1233 Lavington Tony Ryan 02-6040 6249 Librarians Don & Lesley Wilson 6362 3584 Lake Illawarra South Jim Crocker 4296 5060 Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360-0115 Maroubra Richard Ementon 9349-4160 Permits Officer Rick Kent 6361 7915 Merrylands Ross Mc Dermott 9632-8406 Events Committee Mark Turnbull 6362-7953 Molong John Packham 6366 8622 Gordon Crisp 6360-2657 Orange Bernie Schell 6360-0563 Kevin Daniel 6361-3701 Orange Rick Kent 6362-9602 Brian Corey 6361 4396 Revesby Ray Lutherborrow 9771 5672 Charles Stammers 6365 1351 Robertson Robert Tobler 4885 1881 Ron Mills 6360-0155 Seven Hills Peter Scott 9624 1262 Rick Kent 6362-9602 West Pennant Hills Peter Branford 9680-9119 Roy Ferguson 6365-1060 Woodford Peter Wolfenden 4758-7177 Michael Hall 6365-1233 David Scott 0438-612-874 Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360-0115 LIFE MEMBERS IN ALPHEBITAL ORDER Machine Examiners Rick Kent, John Packham, Bernie Allan Graham, Merle Graham Ken Haslett, Schell Jack Martin, Roger McGregor, Wayne Penny, Branch Meetings: Gladstone Hotel Function Room Corner Elsie Romey, Sue Simmonds, Keith Sandell of Hill and Bing Streets First Monday of the Month. 8-00PM and Allan Smith Postal Address P.O Box 431 Orange NSW 2800

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CLASSIC CLATTER DEADLINE th The deadline for the April 2016 edition is Thursday 14 March 2016 No submissions will be entered if they are received after this date

Send contributions to the Editor Jack Martin 9/47 Slessor Crescent McKellar ACT 2617 Phone 6156-1842 Or E-Mail [email protected]

THE FOLLOWING LISTED CLUBS HAVEINVITED C&EMCC MEMBERS TO ATTEND THEIR RUNS IN 2015 Vintage Motor Cycle Club 9624-1262 Macquarie Towns 4773-8027 Velocette Owners 9920-6658 Veteran & Historic MCC 8883-0390 Newcastle Classic Motor Cycle Club 4946-7835 Shoalhaven HVC Club 4421-2140 Shoalhaven Classic Motor Cycle Club4421-8810 Classic Riders Club of Goulburn The BSA Club of NSW 0408-286-434 Central Coast Classic Motor Cycle Club 4396- 4647 Parkes Antique Motor Club 6862-2105 Illawarra Classic MCC 4231-8492 Hunter Valley Norton Owners Club 0419-307-219 VV&CMCC of ACT 0413-023-875

CLUB MEMBERSHIP & HISTORIC CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION (HCRS)  All membership fees are due before1st January each year; there is no grace period.  Membership fees are $40.00 ($20.00 for Associate Members)-plus $10.00 joining fee for new members (cheque payable to C&EMCC of NSW Inc)  Members riding vehicles with HCRS are reminded that if their membership fees are not paid by the due date they are unfinancial, and their registration and CTP will be void  (i.e. the vehicle is unregistered & uninsured) For information on HCRS contact the club Permits Officer Paul Rees 0456-439-370 or go to the club’s website www.cemcc.org.au ______

CLUB REGALIA Available at bargain prices We now have available T-shirts in Black sizes L, XL, and XXL $15 each

Iron on Cloth Badges $5-00 Machine Badges $15-00 Lapel Badges $4-00 T-Shirts $15-00 Sloppy Joes $25-00 Caps $8-00 Polo Shirts $25-00 High Visibility vests $20-00

NUMBERPLATE NAME BARS $10-00 PLUS DELIVERY ORDER ALL ABOVE FROM RAY GOSLING Ring Ray on 02-9665-5213 E –Mail [email protected] Minutes of General Meeting - Classic & Enthusiasts Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc.

Date: 25th January 2016 Rydalmere Public School - 397 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere NSW 2116 Meeting Opened: 8:02 pm Chaired by: Paul Higgins Attendance: 16

Apologies: Ross Smith, Kim Fleming, Paul Rees, Joe Vella, Conrad Dover, Keith Sandell. Visitors: Nil New Members: David Hughes was welcomed to the club; David rides a Honda 750 four. Previous Minutes: Taken as Read by: Allan Smith Seconded Chris O’Carroll. Maters Arising: Nil Correspondence In: Various club magazines: Veteran, Vintage & Classic Motor Cycle Club ACT Inc., Macquarie Towns Motorcycle Restoration and Preservation Club, Illawarra Classic Motorcycle Club, British Singles MCC, The Veteran and Historic Motor Cycle Club Ltd, and an invite to their 2016 events. Coffs harbor Motorcycle Restorers Club. Newcastle Classic Motor Cycle Club Inc. Invite to the Taree & District Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Club Inc, Rally on 4,5 & 6 March. Invite to the Veteran, Vintage & Classic Motor Cycle Club ACT Inc. Rally on 12 & !3 March. Official letter from the RMS re our participation in the trial logbook scheme, read out to the meeting by the President Paul Higgins advising he would raise items in relation to this under general business. Motorcycle NSW communication received and forwarded to CEMCC MCNSW Liaison Officer for review. Copy of the “Old Bike” magazine for members to review. Chris O’Carroll supplied some old Motorcycle issues for members to read. National Motor Racing Museum Bathurst, news letter for members to review.

Accepted: Gordon Mitchell, Seconded: Michael McCarten. Matters arising: Nil. Editor: Jack Martin has not reported any issues with the club magazine.

Magazine Trevor Murray reported he had decreased the number of magazines printed to 300, due to the closure of the Albury distribution: branch. Treasurer: Allan Smith reported the current balance is at $19,333.84. Events & Ride Paul Higgins reported. Rides are as scheduled in the clatter for next month. Report: Paul asked if there were any members that wanted to assist in this role, to make it known to him. The Orange Rally on the 19th February is upon us please register a.s.a.p. If you plan to attend. For those wishing to ride to Orange there will be a group leaving on Friday, Great weekend! Paul reminded those present of two upcoming rides, the first ride to Kurrajong on Sat 6th, for morning tea at the café opposite the Garden centre. Paul noted the restraunt seemed to be closed down on a recent visit, in this is the case an alternate venue in Kurrajong would be chosen. The second on Sun14th to Brooklyn lookout, then to the “Pie in the Sky café” for morning tea. March rides as published in the Clatter. Gordon Mitchell advised other rides as per Calendar, Gordon asked members who are prepared to be contacted for help in the event of another member breaking down on a ride to contact him for inclusion of contact details on a published list or enter the contact details on the website. Hopefully the Thursday ride south from the Deep-water motorboat club will be on as scheduled, questionable weather forecast. Meeting points for rides to be correctly identified on a list, to be published in the clatter for new members who are unfamiliar with our terms of reference. (E.g.: Ettamogha Macca’s = McDonalds car park on Windsor road, Rouse Hill, opposite the Ettamogha Hotel) Trevor Murray advised members that the Rylston Ramble is being organized for the last weekend of April, and is limited by the accommodation available at the hotel, details to be confirmed and published in the clatter. Regalia: Ray Gosling reported there had been minimal sales of club regalia; he also had a display of club summer shirts and caps. Permits Paul Rees not in attendance, Nil activity reported

MCNSW: Joe Vella not in attendance, Nil activity reported prior to his receipt/review of MCNSW mail. Library: Kim Fleming not in attendance Nil to report.

Program Officer: Gordon Mitchell reported that in February there is a Velocette presentation by Chris O’Carroll, and after the March General meeting the annual swap and shop will be run. He reminded members to bring along any excess parts etc., they wished to swap or sell. Membership: Received a club membership resignation from Steven Day.

Welfare: Paul Higgins reported Brian Robinson is now at Home in Sydney convalescing after his accident, Michael McCartan advised he had seen Brian on a recent ride to the “pie in the sky café”, where Brian attended by car and made his way on site in a wheelchair due to his restricted leg movement after the accident (receiving Physiotherapy). Paul advised that Brian’s bike was written off as a result of the accident. Allan Smith advised that Frank Grace member, and owner of one of the clatter advertised business’s had passed away. The membership was advised that Eric Hinton had recently passed away.

General Business: The president Paul Higgins advised members that there was some concern amongst various other classic motorcycle and car club members he had spoken too on the following two points. 1) The logbook system was being seen as a cheap registration option for non-club members to join and use their vehicles for personal use. 2) The rolling 30-year age limit for classic vehicles was coming to a stage where the era of the initial “super bikes” would become eligible for classic membership, and similar inclusions for high tech performance cars.

1) Ray Leatherborough responded that the logbook system could definitely be seen as an option for people to join the club to attain cheap registration for their own personal use, and not operate their bike in the spirit of the club code of conduct, which is based on “concessional registration guide lines”. Paul Supported Ray and encouraged various members to debate points of interest at length and asked how we could possibly manage such situations. (Ongoing debate encouraged)

2) Paul mentioned that the club could cap motorcycles at a date of manufacture, rather than a rolling 30-year cut off as other clubs had done. He asked if this should be considered as an option or not for our club. Various members spoke on what affect this may have on the future membership and longevity of the club, and what influence these bikes would possibly have being accepted into the club. (Ongoing debate encouraged)

3) It was also noted these two points of interest were raised in the editors section of the latest “Old Bike” magazine as a concern for other classic clubs. The editors section was read out to members, consideration and debate continues?

The Treasurer Allan Smith advised that the previous club treasurer had invested club funds of $10,000 in a fixed term deposit for 3 years, when it matured with an interest accumulation of $729.00. The $10,000.00 has been reinvested in a fixed term deposit for another 3 years. Allan Smith moved a motion that the interest accumulated be increased by $271.00 from club funds to a total of $1000.00. To be donated to the Cancer Research unit at Westmead Hospital, Seconded by Paul Higgins, carried unanimously by members in attendance. Technical: Nil items or issues raised. Raffle: Michael McCartan organized the raffle draw, with the winners being: Phil Leach, Allan Smith, Ray Gosling, Trevor Murray, and Terry Reily. Next General 22nd February 2016. meeting: Meeting closed: 8.53pm Secretary: Terry Reily

CEMCC of NSW Central West Branch MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING Monday 1st February, 2016 - Gladstone Hotel Function Room.

Meeting opened: 8.05 pm, chaired by President Brian Corey Attendance: 20 in attendance, as per attendance book. Apologies: Charles Stammers Visitors: Nil. A warm welcome is extended to new member Scott Johnson.

Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion: That minutes be accepted as per Classic Clatter. Moved: R. Kent 2nd: R Mills Business Arising: Treasurer’s Report: Bank Statement Opening Balance, 31-1-16, 5451.21 Term Deposit: $7000 Total $ 12451.21 Outgoing $84.19 Mship Fees $1059. Thanks to Michael. Motion: That the Treasurer’s report be accepted. Moved: R Ferguson 2nd:K Boers Secretary’s Report: Correspondence in: 23 rally entries to Rick Bank Statement – to Michael Greater Building Society – update of details – to Michael Newcastle Classic Bikes Taree Rally Invitation – 4,5th 6th March Griffith Rally Invitation Sat 23 and Sunday 24th April Macquarie Towns Magazine Illawarra Classic MCC newsletter

Correspondence out: Emails: Clatter Editor – Minutes, for Sale, plus coming events.

Registration Report:. Rick Kent reported one bike inspected – Kevin Schuter’s BMW

Past Events: January 2016 Sat 9th Elvis Festival Parkes, Saturday parade of vintage and classic cars and bikes – David Scott attended on BSA. Tuesday 19 Central West Mid- Week Ride, to Blayney via Pretty Plains and Guyong Roads, return via Tallwood, Forest Reefs, and Spring Terrace Road..-Three riders went on the ride, following coffee at McDonalds. Tuesday 26th Australia Day – Carcoar Ride. There was some confusion over start times, however, 5 riders attended the Anzac Day events at Carcoar.and enjoyed the day. Sat 31st Central West Saturday afternoon ride to Blayney via Dairy Creek and Huntley Roads, return via Forest Road. This was cancelled due to showers and storms. Coming Events February Sunday 7th Central West Monthly Outing to follow rally route to Forest Reefs, Carcoar, Barry, Neville, returning via Binns Creek Rd to Canowindra to Orange . Saturday 13th Bike Display at Gnoo Blas Classic Car Show. Bikes to be on location by 9.30 AM. Entry from Forest Road. Sun 14th Provide marshals for the Gnoo Blas district tour. Meet at Clinton Street outside Cook park at 9.00 AM. Tuesday 16th Central West Mid-Week Ride. Meet at Hungry Jack’s, Bathurst Road at 10.00 AM . Nashdale, Borenore, Peabody Rd, Molong (lunch), return to Orange via Old Molong Rd. Sat 20th/21 Canobolas Country Rally, Canobolas Scout Camp – Sat ride to Neville, Canowindra and return; Sunday: Forbes Rd, Peabody Rd, Molong return via Old Molong Road to Scout Camp. 26th -27th World Superbikes, Phillip Island, plus Historic Bikes. https://www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/public-events/superbike-world-championship Sat 27th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM for a short ride to Millthorpe via Dairy Creek and Huntley Roads, return via Forest Road March Sun 6th Wellington swap meet Sat/Sun 3-6th Japanese Vintage Rally, Canberra http://www.vjmc-rally.info/ Mon 7th Central West Monthly Meeting, Gladstone Hotel Function Room, 8.00 PM 12-13th Red Scarf Rally Kiama http://www.cbx6.com.au/events/Red%20Scarf%20Rally2016.pdf Sun 13th Central West Outing departs 10 am from Gladstone Hotel Carpark, via Cadia Rd and Forest Reefs to Millthorpe. Visit Museum and lunch, return via Spring Terrace. Wed 16th Central West visit to Cherrywood Retirement Village, meet there at 2.30 pm for those who can attend.. Sunday 20th Southern Cross Cruisers Car and Bike Show - Orange Tuesday 22nd Central West Mid-Week Ride – to Blayney via Forest Reefs and Tallwood, return via Guyong and Pretty Plains Roads. Meet at McDonald’s North Orange at 10.00 AM. Sat 26th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM for a ride to Molong via Borenore and Old Molong Road and return. 20-27th Vintage Motor Cycle Club NSW Rally at Bathurst http://www.vmccnsw.org.au/Files/bathurst.pdf Sun 27th Meet VMCC riders at Blayney 10.30 for morning tea, ride to Forest Reefs for lunch. Depart Flagpole at 9.45.

General Business: 1. Rally route and Flag Marshalls – David circulated draft flag marshal positions with map – please indicate if not suitable and name any other possible flag marshals. Thanks to all who have volunteered. Overall on Saturday, a total of 30 flag marshals required, with 17 in the first morning session.

2. Rally organization – Rick advised that up to 68 entries had been received to date, with a meeting to be held tomorrow night at his place at 8pm.

3. Events Meeting – urgent – David advised that we urgently need to set events for the coming months. Currently only have events listed up until February. Meeting resolved to deal with this issue tomorrow night at the Rally meeting, Tuesday 2nd February.

. Meeting Closed : 8.40 pm Next Meeting: Monday 7th March.

Minutes of Committee Meeting - Classic & Enthusiasts Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc.

Date: 2nd February 2016 7.46 pm The Hills Club, Jenner Street, Baulkham Hills, NSW. 2153. Chairman: Paul Higgins. Attendees: Kim Fleming, Paul Higgins, Allan Harper, Gordon Mitchell, Trevor Murray, Chris O’Carroll, Terry Reily, Allan Smith.

Apologies: Paul Rees, Joe Vella. Visitors: Nil. Previous Minutes: Taken as Read by: Chris O’Carroll, Seconded: Trevor Murray. Maters Arising: Trevor Murray clarified that the indication of possibly relocating the post box at the time of renewal, was raised as a possible option for the future. The administration effort and cost involved in the change is not a feasible option, the committee agreed the club will continue to use the Telopia PO box address.

Correspondence In: Reciprocal invite from The Vintage Motorcycle club of Australia Inc. (NSW), reciprocal invite from CEMCC Inc. sent in reply. Invoice for “Clatter” publication forwarded to treasurer for processing. Reciprocal invite from the Veteran, Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club of ACT Inc. as published in their newsletter. Reciprocal invite from the Velocette Owners Club of Australia Inc. Motorcycling NSW documentation forwarded to MCNSW representative for review and action. Club magazines: The Vintage Motorcycle club of Australia Inc. (NSW) Inc., Veteran, Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club of ACT Inc. Newcastle Classic Motorcycle Club Inc.

Accepted: Alan Smith. Seconded: Kim Fleming

Matters Arising: Nil.

Allan Smith communicated that the current balance is $19,259.99. Treasurers Report: He also advised he had transferred $10,000.00 from the club cheque account into the club savings account.

Allan Smith advised that on behalf of club members, as agreed at the last general meeting. He has organized the Donation of $1000.00, to be transferred into the account of the Cancer Research Unit at Westmead Hospital.

Jack Martin: no issues reported with magazine.

Editors Report: Trevor Murray advised he would need to purchase new envelopes in a couple of month’s time for magazine distribution.

Magazine distribution: Paul Rees not in attendance. Permits: Events: Paul Higgins advised future events planned and scheduled, have been sent to Jack Martin for publication in the Clatter. Kurajong this Saturday 6th morning leaving the McDonalds car park opposite the Ettamogah hotel at 8.30am, as advertised in the clatter. Paul also reminded that the planned Sunday ride to Brooklyn lookout and the “Pie in the Sky” for lunch. Paul also mentioned that he was looking for a good role up of local members to support the Orange Rally. Trevor Murray advised the Rylstone ramble was scheduled for 30 April - 1st May, $60.00 bed and breakfast. To be advertised in the clatter.

Programs: Gordon Mitchell and Chris O’Carroll are planning to present Chris’s Vellocette restoration at the next meeting. Paul Higgins asked if any Sydney club members might know of a presenter, willing to attend and speak on a topic of interest, to contact Gordon with the details.

Library: Nil to report. Membership: Allan Harper reported there were approximately 300 members currently un financial, that are now facing the February cut off point, after which time un financial members will have to re apply for membership. Two new membership enquiries during recent weeks.

Welfare: Gordon Mitchell had nil to report. Paul Higgins advised that Brian Robertson reported his ankle is on the mend at about 90% and is expecting release from hospital by Friday week. The Late model Triumph T100 he was riding, was written off by his insurance company.

General Business: Regarding the logbook scheme, the committee will look at the implication of new members joining to obtain the benefits of the logbook scheme; the committee will take all comments under advisements. It was noted that the NSW Machine examiners previously in the Albury Club that are no longer financial members of the CEMCC, will be formally asked to return their examiners stamps, all machine examiners inspecting CEMCC motorcycles must be fully financial with the CEMCC.

Next Meeting: 08/03/2016. Meeting closed: 8:20 pm. Secretary: Terry Reily

LETTER TO THE EDITOR.

The committee decision not to participate in the “modified vehicle trial”, on the basis that the club was not established to cater for modified type motorcycles, invoked some lively discussion at the November meeting in Sydney. In particular, the old contentious issue of the eligibility of the “café racers” from the late 50’s/early 60’s, such as Tritons, Tribsas etc, was raised.

I suspect that the café racers, mentioned above, were not at the forefront of the committee’s mind in reaching its decision. Perhaps, it was looking at the possible influx of highly modified machines that have little historical significance, as is often the case with, say, street rods.

As I understand it, the club has excluded the café racers from participation in the existing HCS, based on its interpretation of the RMS ruling, which states, “ Vehicles must be as close to original condition as possible, with NO alterations except for safety features such as seat belts and turn indicators or period accessories and options , if desired.” To this end, does a pre-unit triumph engine in a Norton wide-line frame satisfy the criteria?

There is no doubt that café racers have an important place in motorcycling history. It would be a pity if the club did not fully consider this in reviewing its decision, once the final details of the modified vehicle scheme is released. Hopefully, the committee’s concerns re the role of machine examiners, in inspecting machines for road safety, will be a non- issue, if the scheme is introduced as originally proposed- .i.e. All vehicles will require a “pink slip” and, depending on the modifications, an engineer’s certificate in accordance with RMS instructions, VSI 06.

The other important issue, that is not yet established, concerns the role of club officials in determining any other eligibility aspects of vehicles, apart from the road safety issues. For example, under the existing scheme, owners can obtain a pink slip, in lieu of the club inspection for road safety. However, a club official still needs to inspect the machine for HCS eligibility. What role will club officials have under the new trial?

Bernie Eather

FORTHCOMING EVENTS MARCH Pretty Plains Roads. Meet at McDonald’s North Orange Wed 2nd Heathcote> Old Highway > Sublime Point > at 10.00 AM. Bulli Pass > Woonona Beach > Austinmer > Bald Hill > Fri/Sat/Sun 18-20th Barry Sheene Festival of Speed, Home through The National Park or Old Highway. Start Sydney Motorsport Park. Various groups to attend, to 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. be discussed at the Feb and March meetings. Enquiries Jim Cummins 4261-5614. Wed 2nd 10-00Am Key Batteries to Woronora River Ron Foye 4229-6616 Thurs 24th Meet at Deepwater Motorboat Club at 9.30 for a 10am start. Loop road via Heathcote Rd and New Sat 5th. Illawarra Tortoise Ride. Leaves Key Batteries Illawarra Rd to Woronora Park. River Road and ride to at 1pm for a local ride. Enquiries Wayne Martin Cliftonville. Home by most convenient route 0404353537. Sat 26th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at Sat 5th Destination is Colo Heights. Leave Ettamogh the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM for a ride Macas at 8.30am. Travel down Annangrove Rd and the to Molong via Borenore and Old Molong Road and back roads to Pitt Town turning right at the Australian return. Hotel. Head to Wilberforce turning right towards Sun 27th Meet VMCC riders at Blayney 10.30 for Sackville ferry but turning left up Bull Ridge Road. Turn morning tea, ride to Forest Reefs for lunch. Depart right on to Putty Rd and on to Colo Heights. Return via Flagpole at 9.45. most convenient route. Sat 5th Meet at Key Batteries at 1-00PM Wayne Martin Sun 27th Heathcote to Bundeena via Woonona Beach 0404-353-537 Suggested Route: Heathcote > Sublime Point > Bulli Pass > Woonona Beach > Bald Hill > Through National Mon 7th Central West Monthly Meeting, Gladstone Park to Bundeena. Hotel Function Room, 8.00 PM Meet at Heathcote at 8.30 to depart at 9am. APRIL Mon 7th Central West Monthly Meeting, Gladstone Sat 2nd Destination is Cliftonville. Leave Ettamogah Hotel Function Room, 8.00 PM Maccas at 8.30am and travel the back roads to get to Wisemans Ferry Road then turn left towards the ferry Sat/Sun 12th/13th Illawarra Classic Club Red Scarf road. At Lower Portland, join rally. Sun 13th. Destination is Corrugated Café. Leave BP Sun 3rd Stuart Town Ironbark Festival. (Confirm day) Asquith at 9.00am and travel on the old road to Calga Mon 4th Central West Monthly Meeting, Gladstone then on to the café. Hotel Function Room, 8.00 PM

Sun 13th Central West Outing departs 10 am from Wed 6th Heathcote> Old Highway> Sublime Point> Gladstone Hotel Carpark, via Cadia Rd and Forest Bulli Pass> Headlands Hotel at Austinmer> Bald Hill> Reefs to Millthorpe. Visit Museum and lunch return via Home through The National Park or Old Highway. Start Spring Terrace 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex.

Mon 14th Illawarra Branch Month Meeting at Keiraville Wed 6th 10-00AM Key Batteries. George Eden,s shed Public School starting at 8 PM. Anyone thinking of a tour. Morning tea at Nepean Dam. Norton restoration will be pleased to see Mark Ron Foye 4229-6616 Aquilina’s recently completed 1949 ES2 Sat/Sun 9- 10th Central West outing departs Gladstone Wed 16th Heathcote > Old Highway > ( Sublime Point - Hotel at 10 am Saturday for overnight ride to Grenfell, optional) > Bald Hill > through The National Park to via Eugowra, Patten’s Bridge. Returns via Iandra Castle Bundeena > Home via Audley or Waterfall. Start 10am and Greenthorpe, Cowra and Canowindra. Numbers to Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Mark Turnbull asap but no later than Monday 4th April. Wed 16th Central West visit to Cherrywood Retirement Village, meet there at 2.30 pm for those who can Mon 11th Illawarra Branch Month Meeting at Keiraville attend. Public School starting at 8 PM the featured bike is a rare breed indeed, Ian Richardson’s 1915 Rudge Multi Tues 22nd Central West Mid-Week Ride – to Blayney TT via Forest Reefs and Tallwood, return via Guyong and Sat 16th Tortoise run at 1-00Pm from Key Batteries FUTURE RALLIES Wayne Martin 0404-353-537 Sat/Sun 3-6th Japanese Vintage Rally, Canberra http://www.vjmc-rally.info/ Mon 18th Off road day. Belanglo State Recreation Sun 20th March Southern Cross Cruisers Car and Bike Area. Meet at Picton Road/Hume Highway south bound Show – Orange Showground intersection at 9-30 AM or if travelling the south in the 23 and 24th Australian Superbikes, Wakefield Park, Belanglo car park nearest the Highway at 10-00 AM . Goulburn. http://www.fxsuperbikes.com.au/?p=5495 it’s a bring everything day, bike, fuel, food etc. Enquiries Jim 4261-5614. 23 and 24th March Griffith 31st Anzac Rally http://www.griffithcmcc.org/events.htm#..anzac Tues 19th Central West Mid-Week Ride – Four Mile Creek, Panuara, Millthorpe, return via Huntley and 12-13th Red Scarf Rally Kiama Lucknow. Meet at 10.00 AM at McDonald’s, North http://www.cbx6.com.au/events/Red%20Scarf%20Rally Orange 2016.pdf . Wed 20th Heathcote> Old Highway> Woronora Triumph Tipple Rally Dam(optional)> Bald Hill> through The National Park> 17-20 March 2016 Gunning NSW Bundeena> Home via Audley or Waterfall. Start 10am Loraine Lister 0401-400-754 Heathcote Woolworths Caltex Barry Sheene Festival of Speed 18 - 20 March Sydney 24th Leppington Cemetery to Thirlmere via Burragorang Motor Sport Park Eastern Creek Lookout. Suggested Route: Oran Park Drive> Dan Cleary Drive > Cobbity Rd > right into Werombi Rd 20-27th March Vintage Motor Cycle Club NSW Rally at through Theresa Park > Silverdale Rd > The Oaks > Bathurst http://www.vmccnsw.org.au/Files/bathurst.pdf Burragorang Lookout > Thirlmere . Meet at 8.30am for a 9am start. RYLSTONE RAMBLE By popular demand this event is on again, Thurs 28th Meet at Deepwater Motorboat Club at 9.30 When: Weekend 30 April / 1 May 2016 for a 10am start. Loop road via Heathcote Rd and New Cost: $60 / head for B&B. Dinner is extra off pub bistro Illawarra Rd to Woronora Park. menu. Depart: Saturday at 9:30 sharp from opposite RAAF Sat 30th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at base Richmond. the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM for a ride Reservations & Queries: Trevor Murray 96862608 to Blayney via Dairy Creek and Huntley Roads, return *Note : Accommodation is limited. via Forest Road 2016 AUSTRALIAN ARIEL REGISTER RALLY IN Sun 10th. Destination is Mt Elliot. Let's see if we can get BATHURST, NSW a better turnout than last time.... Two of us! Leave BP PATRON of the 2016 Rally is the renowned AAR Asquith at 9.00am and travel the whole of the Old Road member, John Shanks. to Somersby turning left at the roundabout and right at Contact Geoff Fry or Ted Reedy (see below) to obtain Dog Trap Road. At Orimbah turn right then left at an entry form Lisarow. Home by most convenient route. FOR MORE INFORMATION regarding the rally, phone Geoff Fry on (02) 6332 1699 or Ted Reedy on 0438 Sat 16th Illawarra Tortoise Ride. Leaves Key Batteries 324253 at 1pm for a local ride. Enquiries Wayne Martin 0404353537. Debenham Rally will be on the 18th and 19th of June. Mon 18th Off Road Day Belanglo State Recreation There will be changes this year. One is the starting Area. Meet at Picton Road/Hume Highway southbound time at 9.30 am. intersection at 9:30am or if travelling from the south in Illawarra branch Rally will be on the 20th and 21st of the Belanglo car park nearest the highway at 10am. It's August. a bring everything day, bike, fuel, food etc. Enquiries Jim 4261-5614 SWAP MEETS Sun 6th Wellington swap meet Sun 24th Lunch ride. Leaves Key Batteries at 10am.Enquiries Jim Cummins 4261-5614. Illawarra Branch Minutes 8 February 2016

Meeting 8.00pm Chaired by: John Baker Attendance: 73 Opened:

Apologies: Barry Jarvis, Greg Loughman, Tony Gearon, Alan Baker, Richard Allen, Don Smith, John Sprowle, Rob Boyde, Mick Daily

Visitors: Lindsay Hill, Bob Warden

New Members: Lindsay Hill, Bob Warden, Adam Stock

Previous Taken as read and moved to be accepted by Brian Martin, Seconded by Bill Minutes: Furney.

Correspondence Magazines X 3. In: Flyers: Nil

Correspondence Nil Out:

Treasurer: Closing balance of $11,543.02 Moved to be accepted Mick Mellin, Seconded Richard Stock.

Welfare: The following members are unwell or have various aliments: John Fisher, Barry Javis and his wife, Ziggy, Barry Ryan, Burnie Eather, Roney Boyd and Phil Degan

Library/ Allan Graham spoke about various mechanical problems, he also mentioned Technical: that there are a number of new books available from the library.

Regalia: CEMCC belt buckles will not be made, there is very limited number of the small and large buckles available.

Public Nil Relations:

Past Events: Tortoise Ride Saturday 16th January

Five club stalwarts toured the Illawarra for an afternoon ride. Perhaps the recent wet weather put potential riders off. These rides are always short and are tailored to the bikes that turn up. There is always a refreshment stop. Ride anything to this event, it’s the perfect situation for small bikes or bikes that are making a comeback from restoration or storage. Posted road speed is never more than 80kmh.

Sunday lunch Ride 31st January

Fifteen riders took a leisurely ride down the coast to Shoalhaven Heads for lunch at the local hotel. Seven riders travelled down from the southern region of Sydney, these included two visitors, friends of our members. There were almost equal numbers of modern versus historic registered bikes on the day, with equal honours going to four Suzukis, four BMWs, three Triumphs, two Harley Davidsons, one Honda and one Norton. Lunch was good, camaraderie excellent as usual, riders returned via selected routes, which included a highland tour through Kangaroo Valley and Macquarie Pass.

Mid-Week Ride Wednesday 3rd February

Twenty-Three bikes, 11 on club plates with John Baker on the Spider headed off from Key Batteries to Appin, then to Bulli, Helensburgh and Stanwell Park Beach for a bite to eat and a long chat. Great to see a good rollout of a wide range of motorcycles on our club events.

Future Events: Tortoise Run Saturday 13 February 2016, 1PM Keys Batteries. Wayne Martin 0404 353 537.

Sunday Run Sunday 28 February 2016, 10AM Keys Batteries to Shoalhaven Heads for lunch. Jim Cummings 0414 379 419

Sussex Inlet Choppers for Charity Sunday 28 February 2016,Finkernagel Oval, Sandpiper Way, Sussex Inlet from 10am.

Mid-Week Ride Wednesday 2 March 2016, 10am Keys Batteries Woronora River. Ron Foyle 4229 6616

Tortoise Run Saturday 5 March 2016, 1PM Keys Batteries. Wayne Martin 0404 353 537

Red Scarf Rally 2016 12-13 March 2016

Illawarra Branch Month Meeting Monday 14 March 2016, at Keiraville Public School starting at 8 PM. Anyone thinking of a Norton restoration will be pleased to see Mark Aquilina’s recently completed 1949 ES2.

Triumph Triple Rally 17-20 March 2016,Gunning NSW, Lorraine Litster 0401 400 754

Barry Sheene Festival of Speed 18 - 20 March 2016 Sydney Motor Sport Park Eastern Creek.

Mid-Week Ride Wednesday 6 April 2016, 10am Keys Batteries George Eden’s Shed Tour Morning tea at Nepean Dam. Ron Foyle 4229 6616

Illawarra Branch Month Meeting Monday 11 April 2016, at Keiraville Public School starting at 8 PM. The featured bike is a rare bird indeed, Ian Richardson’s 1915 Rudge Multi TT.

Tortoise Run Saturday 16 April 2016, 1PM Keys Batteries. Wayne Martin 0404 353 537

Off Road Day Monday 18 April 2016, Belanglo State Recreation Area. Meet at Picton Road/Hume Highway southbound intersection at 9:30am or if travelling from the south in the Belanglo car park nearest the highway at 10am. It's a bring everything day, bike, fuel, food etc. Enquiries Jim 4261- 5614

Sunday Run Sunday 24 April 2016, 10AM Keys Batteries TBA Jim Cummings 0414 379 419

Gloucester Motorcycle Expo & Swap Meet 30 April and 1 May 2016, Gloucester Showground.

ANSTO Tour Wednesday 4 May 2016, need to register for the tour with Brian Martin. (Note this tour was scheduled for 2 March 2016 but has been postponed to 4 May 2016)

Illawarra Branch Month Meeting Monday 9 May 2016, at Keiraville Public School starting at 8 PM. Our resident BSA guru Wayne Smith will show us his recently finished 1958 BSA A10 Spitfire Scrambler, don’t miss this one.

Oil, Steam & Kerosene Show Saturday 14 May and Sunday 15 May 2016.

Sunbeam Rally Friday 20 May till Sunday 22 May 2016, Wagga.

Illawarra Branch Month Meeting Monday 13 June 2016, at Keiraville Public School starting at 8 PM. “Bring & Buy” night; get those treasures out of your shed for someone who needs them for this winter’s restoration.

Broken Hill and Alice Springs Friday 2 September till Monday 12 September 2016, 11 Days, 6000km Les Simons 0422 950 510.

Moved that the above future events been classified as Conditional Plate Events by Col Elliott and seconded by Merle Graham

General John Baker reminded members to pay their 2016 membership fees Business: Burnie Eather, is commencing organising the Annual Show Day 25 September, looking for people to assist planning the show day and running the BBQ, registration, Marshalling, Flyer distribution etc.

Raffle: Winners, Tony Gearon, Richard Stock, Lester Hamilton, Bruce MacDonald, Bill Furney.

Programme: Nigel Whittaker, from Xtreme Fuel Systems, spoke to the club about various metal cleaning and finish systems they can offer club members. Steel Ball Burnishing / Mass Finishing, sometimes called “ball-burnishing,” burnishing produces smooth mirror-like finishes on surfaces ranging from matte to polished. In addition, as steel media presses on a part, the working action imparts compressive stress, and its surface becomes work-hardened. The process often can replace steel shot blasting as a work-hardening step. Parts processed with steel media have longer cycle lives and greater resistance to wear as a result of this compressive stress action.

Meeting closed: 9:05 PM. Secretary: Les Simons

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It is with a sad heart that I tell you that Frank passed away on Sunday 17/1/16. His dedication to the British bike industry and expertise with Norton’s will be sorely missed. He may be gone from our sight but will never be gone from our heart. Our family would like to thank everyone for their condolences and support during this difficult time.

It was always going to happen. Conceding to middle age could only mean one thing – I was going to buy a motorcycle. Not for me, though, waddling around the bike shop ogling at the latest superbike, my goal was to reclaim lost youth by purchasing the bike I owned as a boy.

And when I say boy, I mean it. For I am of an age that places me among the very last who could pass their test at 16 then legally ride a bike with any power output – and not have to wear a crash helmet. I remember to this day the buzz of turning up at school with my hair frizzed out at 90 degrees. How cool was that for any Lower Sixth upstart growing up in the early Seventies?

The bike of my dreams at the time was the Triumph Thunderbird. The problem was I couldn’t afford one; at about £150 for a largely clapped out example they were beyond my reach. But when a Thunderbird-ish looking Triumph emblazoned with “Bike of the Week, £99” appeared on the forecourt of Luton motorcycle shop Coburn & Hughes, the deal was as good as done

Mistaking “Bike of the Week” as a euphemism for “bargain”, I handed over the cash for what turned out to be a 1962 500cc Triumph 5TA Speed Twin. So began the ride of my life. Friends, girlfriends, good times, bad times – all, in some way or another, would become referenced in terms of my 5TA and the places it took me.

I only owned the bike for a couple of years before shoddily rebuilding the engine, which then promptly blew its barrels off, a common occurrence befalling any wannabe Triumph mechanic not in possession of the thin ring spanner needed to properly tighten the nuts between barrel and crankcase. By now an impoverished student, I decided to sell it to my local dealer, Sid Mularney. Sid was famous for three things; his Manx Norton TT racing machines, a workshop with a resident spanner-throwing poltergeist and driving a hard bargain. Consequently, I walked away miserable with just £22.50.

Fun and Interesting Facts about British Motorcycles

• Did you know that if you bought an Indian motorcycle between 1955 and 1959 it was actually made by Royal Enfield?

• Did you know that Triumph's first parallel twin 650 wasn't Edward Turner's 6T Thunderbird, but actually Val Page's 6/1, which was made between 1934 and 1936?

• Did you know that in the early 1950s BSA was actually the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world? Did you know that the first motorcycle to feature a fully-enclosed valve train was made by Royal Enfield?

How the BSA Gold Star got its name.. Did you know… BSA’s famous Gold Star line of motorcycles was named after Wal Handley’s BSA 500cc Empire Star was awarded a gold star medal at the famous Brooklands Race track (with a top speed of just over 107 mph!).

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HELL OF A DAY

There I was sitting at the bar staring at my drink when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my drink and gulps it down in one swig.

"Well, whatcha' gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly, as I burst into tears.

"Come on, man," the biker says, "I didn't think you'd CRY. I can't stand to see a man crying."

"This is the worst day of my life," I say. "I'm a complete failure. I was late to a meeting and my boss fired me. When I went to the parking lot, I found my car had been stolen and I don't have any insurance. I left my wallet in the cab I took home. I found my wife with another man...... and then my dog bit me. So I came to this bar to work up the courage to put an end to it all, I buy a drink, I drop a capsule in and sit here watching the poison dissolve; and then you show up and drink the whole damn thing!

But, Hell, enough about me, how are you doing?"