The BMW Club JOURNAL July 2009

£2.50 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 1 CONTENTS The Journal Regulars July 2009 From The Editor’s Desk ...... 4 The Official BMW Club within the UK and Republic of Ireland Club Officers ...... 6 www.bmwclub.org.uk President’s Platform ...... 7 General Enquiries: 0800 0854045 Torque Reaction ...... 8 FREEPOST THE BMW CLUB Diary Of Events ...... 41 The BMW Club is the Trading name of The B.M.W. Motorcycle The Social Scene ...... 46 Club Ltd; Registered in England; Registration Number 4261129 whose Registered Office: Charter Court, Midland Road, Hemel Around The Compass ...... 50 Hempstead, Herts, HP2 5GE. Where We Meet ...... 52 All Rights Reserved Section and Register News ...... 53 Mutual Aid ...... 67 For problems regarding distribution of The Journal please first contact your Section Small Business Advertisements ...... 71 Secretary. Should there still be a problem then contact the Membership Secretary — their details Articles/Features are listed on page 6. More Interesting Mountain Passes . . . . .14 The Dracula Rally – A Personal View Part 1 ...... 16 EDITORIAL TEAM Submitting Photographs For Use All other correspondence or queries should be In The Journal ...... 21 sent to the Editor. The Road To Kathmandu Part 6 ...... 22 EDITOR: Martin Ellis,11 Mapplewells Road, Sutton in Modifying A Cracked K100 Exhaust . . . . 24 Ashfield, Notts NG17 1HZ (01623) 401405 [email protected] A Report of the GS Rally ...... 28 FEATURES/ARTICLES: Brian Price, 9 Neath Road, Websight (sic) ...... 31 Rhos, Pontardawe, Swansea SA83 3EH K1100 Brake Bleeding ...... 31 (01792) 862152 [email protected] A Test of the Autocom Super Pro Intercom . .32 TORQUE REACTION: Paul Nadin, 49 Berkshire Drive, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1SB 2009 National Rally Information ...... 36 (01260) 279443 [email protected] 2009 National Rally Booking Form . . . . .39 MARKETING MANAGER: Brian Price – details as Features/Articles above. [email protected] DISCLAIMER Hi Voltage Regulator The BMW Club Journal accepts for publication articles and letters written in good faith; FOR ALL TWINS UP TO 1987 MUTUAL AID: Maurice Weldon, 21 Lawnwood Drive, however, the views expressed in articles and letters which are published are not necessarily (POLICE SPEC 14V/2 MADE IN GERMANY) Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 9GD those of the editor of the Journal or those of the BMW Club or its officers or members. [email protected] The information, including advice and suggested modifications published in the The BMW Club Journal has not been approved, tested or otherwise checked by The BMW Club COMMERCIAL Display AdVERTISEMENTS: Jim Journal or the BMW Club. Before acting on information, advice or suggested modifications Price £38.98 Bruce, The Firs, Bayview Crescent, Broadford, Isle published in The BMW Club Journal you should always obtain technical advice, and if appropriate have a professional motor-cycle engineer carry out the work for you. of Skye IV49 9DB (inclusive of VAT and postage) The BMW Club Journal and the BMW Club cannot accept liability for any loss, damage or Part No 73115 (Limted Offer) (01471) 820197 [email protected] claims occurring as a result of any modifications or work or other action carried out on the advice or based on the suggestions given in any article or letter published in The BMW SMALL BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS: Charles Club Journal and (save for death or personal injury arising from The BMW Club Journal’s Knight, La Petite Fosse, St, Ouen, Jersey JE3 2GU negligence) all such liability is hereby excluded. Sales - 01775 680881 (01534) 485474 [email protected] The BMW Club Journal is published for and on behalf of the B.M.W. Motorcycle Club Ltd. Steve Foreman The BMW Motorcycle Club Ltd, the BMW Club Journal, It’s Editor and Officers accept SECTION NEWS: no liability in respect of loss or damage occasioned directly or indirectly as a result of the Email - [email protected] (01536) 722048 [email protected] publication of any advertisement in The BMW Club Journal or Web site. DIARY OF EVENTS: IAN CASWELL [email protected] Fax - 01775 680860 The cover photo shows The 1200 GSA of Nina Plumb’s AROUND THE COMPASS: Ian Thomas 16 SURFLEET ROAD [email protected] ‘significant other’ with the new 1200GS of Matt Butcher SURFLEET FORUM ADMINISTRATORS: Martin Ellis/Phil Knight behind it. SPALDING, LINCS [email protected] Picture taken by Mark Handley at the Banham GS PE11 4AG Forum address: http://forum.bmw-club.org.uk weekend in May.

2 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 3 who introduced the idea of a Star Letter a their behind-the-scenes efforts, particularly From few years back, but it never really caught those who have to deal directly with some on. Can’t think why it didn’t… it was a good of our social secretaries, who can be a rowdy idea, so I’ve decided to re-introduce it as a bunch sometimes… I know, I used to be The Editor’s Desk… regular monthly feature starting this month. one. The writer of the Star Letter will receive as They are: Jim Bruce – Assistant Editor and a prize, a set of the brilliant Moto-Safe noise Page Layout; Brian Price – Features/Articles; My apologies for the wrong submission date Marketing/Features Editor attenuators (earplugs to you and me!), Steve Foreman (nickname Bodger…hmm…) in last month’s Torque Reaction heading – it’s You may have seen Brian Price’s name manufactured by Alpine hearing protection – Section News; Maurice Weldon – Mutual correct this time. mentioned as our contact for the DVLA, and and graciously donated by one of our regular Aid; Ian Caswell – Diary of events; Chaz Knight Thank you to everyone who has phoned and he also manned this year’s Stafford Show advertisers, Nippy Normans. There’s a review – Small Business Adverts; and Ian Johnson – e-mailed with messages of on behalf of the Vintage of the Moto-Safe set elsewhere in The Journal, Around The Compass. congratulation and praise and Classic register. He’ll and they really are very good. How’s that for It shows what a diverse bunch we are and for last month’s Journal. It be carrying on as DVLA an incentive to get writing? If you win more that distance is no obstacle to running a really was a very enjoyable contact, as well as tackling than once, a set of these would make an ideal club such as ours when you realise that our experience, and I hope the job of Features Editor birthday or Christmas gift for someone. President lives in Scotland, the Diary of Events to improve as I go on. for The Journal, and the I also plan to re-introduce the Caption compiler is in ‘Norn Iron’, the Features Editor Having the best possible role of Marketing Manager Competition which was a firm favourite of lives in South Wales, Chaz Knight (Small Ads) help makes things much for the club as a whole. mine for such a long time. To do this I will lives in (on?) Jersey, the Assistant Editor lives easier, and I certainly have Brian has many skills and need suitable photos (would you believe?) and in (on..at???) Skye, our Around the Compass that. Jim Bruce and I have will be a welcome asset to a sponsor! The sponsor side of things will be collator lives in Hong Kong, and Bodger now worked out our basic the club. sorted out by us, but suitable photos should lives in… Burton Latimer (don’t know why I procedures, and following be no problem at all to you lot… I’ve already mentioned that really)! Without these people a weekend of intensive Submitting Images said I know that countless numbers of our (and many more from all over the place) the training (given by Jim) I realise that you’re not all members take huge numbers of pictures at club couldn’t survive as it does. Thank you for myself and our new in the printing industry, every section or national event (Bill Smithson all. Marketing Manager Brian and would have found the and Vice President Tony Cartmell must buy Price, I’m much more previously quoted concept Can you make pretty pictures? confident in the use of the new software, of ‘DPI’ a bit baffling, so following consultation their CDs in bulk!), so send some to me! The which really is limited only by our own with our printers, I have included in this issue picture doesn’t necessarily have to suggest Now that I’ve softened you up, we still need imaginations. Jim has become such a vital part a simple set of guidelines for making sure that something humorous to you, just as long as it’s someone with a modicum of graphic flair to in the production process that he has accepted your submitted pictures are of sufficiently not your ‘typical’ scene. There’ll be someone produce some adverts for the club. The in- my offer of becoming Assistant Editor. high quality for use in The Journal. I hope it in the club’s ranks who’ll be able to think of house side of things will be for the sort of thing makes things easier for you, and that more of something comical to say about it. And make you see in the section news area promoting T’internet you will send in some of those brilliant photos sure that you have a go at providing a caption section events, or the current crop of ads for Our long serving Webmaster Greg Smith has which I know get taken at every opportunity. yourself for other people’s pictures… or Andy the National Rally at Framlingham, while there decided to call it a day after helping to kickstart The standard of our AGM photo competition Stork’ll end up winning it every time again… may also be an amount of creating commercial the club’s e-community some years ago. proves that you do take them, so how about adverts for those of our advertisers who aren’t Without him we probably would still have had reading the new guidelines and sending some New Kid On The Block able to supply us with their own artwork. a website eventually, but it certainly would have in to me? While you’re at it why not string a RS paints is a long established company A club email address will be assigned and appeared much later than it actually did. He few words together and send them in with with a lot to offer BMW owners by way of equipment and resources will be available for some of your pictures? I’m always going to fought hard for the e-side of the club to come custom paint supplies, and they’ve decided the person prepared to undertake this task, be looking for articles to print in The Journal forward, and has kept our website, forum, to advertise with us in The Journal. They can for as long as they continue in the role. It (and you must realise by now having seen my match any colour, either by colour code, or and email systems maintained professionally shouldn’t take more than a handful of hours and unobtrusively ever since. Our collective photo) that we’ll print almost anything, so from a sample of the original, provided by get writing and send them to Brian Price via you! Paint can be supplied mail-order in touch per week (if that) and you’d be doing us a thanks go to Greg for his contribution to great service. Please contact me initially. the club over the years. If all went well at [email protected] Don’t worry about up pots and aerosols, or in regular liquid spelling, punctuation or grammar, that’s what form. They will also give technical advice to As I used to say in my CB days… “Have a the recent NCM, a new webmaster will have good day today and a better day tomorrow” been appointed, and discussions will already we’re here for, but please get typing. It’s your help you achieve that professional finish, and be well underway concerning the revamp of club, here’s your chance to really be a part of it. can be reached on 01707 273219 or at www. Martin Ellis the club’s website and communication system Hopefully you saw from the articles submitted rsbikepaint.co.uk [email protected] for last month’s Journal that we still have a lot (’told you last month that things were going to offer, so let’s hear from you! Editorial Team STOP PRESS! Thanks to your forward looking to happen… it’s already started), and I for one I’m really pleased that the existing Editorial management team, The Journal will soon am personally looking forward to the exciting Where did they go? team have decided to carry on in their present be available for reading online (BMW club times ahead. I believe it was former Editor Chris Fleming roles, and I’d like to thank them publicly for members only) – more details next month. 4 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 5 National Officers & Section Secretaries NATIONAL OFFICERS SECTION SECRETARIES President’s Platform PRESIDENT: Dick Boyd, Stewart Place, Garmouth, East Anglia: Cliff Batley, 46 Nemans Road, Sudbury, Morayshire IV32 7LX Suffolk CO10 1UA (01343) 870389 [email protected] 01787 373919 [email protected] While at Calterdon I had a chat with Ross and Company with all of the the work which that Secretary: Dave Cooper, Greensleeves, Exmouth Irish: TJ McHale Tavanavghmore, Foxford, Co Mayo asked if I could try the K1300 GT. “No trouble” entailed. I feel that they have made the club Road, Exton, Devon EX3 0PQ 087 2470111 e-mail: [email protected] (01392) 876991 [email protected] I was told, just sign here and bring it back in a safer place. Please do not forget to return London: Nick Fry, 4 Newbury Close, Chancellors a couple of days. any equipment or software/paperwork, EDITOR: Martin Ellis. Contact details on page 3 Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4TE 01438 749 913 [email protected] I must say that the bike felt quite a bit before you leave the building. We cannot Treasurer: Mary Crompton, 117 Andover Avenue, different from mine, the afford to purchase new Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester M24 1JQ Mercia: Colin Ainsworth, 22 Marlborough Road, (0161) 653 0998 [email protected] Breaston, Derby DE72 3DD saddle is still abysmal, equipment every time 01332 874935 07799 653789 unlike mine which a position is handed Social Secretary: Paul Brown, 223a March Road, e-mail: [email protected] Wimblington, March, Cambs PE15 0RW has been rebuilt. The on. (05603) 168734 [email protected] Midland: Lisa Parker, 7 Harter Avenue, Wood End, suspension seemed to Cranfield, Beds MK43 0EE be more progressive The New bunch Membership Secretary: Liz Sandland, 6 Nursery 01234 750959 [email protected] Walk, Cottingham, East Yorkshire HU16 4QJ to me but there are The New National (0800) 085 4045 [email protected] North East: Philip Oughtred, Ponteland Cottage, Pipe two main changes Officers are finding Bridge, Rowland Gill, Tyne & Wear NE39 1PQ POST/5 Tool Hire Secretary: Mike Delacoe, 01207 544851 [email protected] which struck to me. their feet and what a 4 Charwelton Road, Preston Capes, Daventry The clutch-less gear comfort it is that we NN11 3TA Northern: Lynn Tagg, 349 Tag Lane, Ingol, (01327) 360945 [email protected] Preston, Lancs PR2 3XA change is a revelation, are all e-mailing and 01772 466205 [email protected] and the bike really can phoning each other, Pre/5 Tool Hire SecRETARY: Peter Dunn, 101Station Road, Thatcham, Berks RG19 4QH Oxford: Tim Read, 15 The Limes, South Cerney, be hustled along now a keen new bunch. As (07941) 075165 [email protected] Cirencester, Glos GL7 5RF with extremely fast BT used to say… “It’s 01285 869 320 [email protected] gear changes. good to talk”. We all Merchandise SecRETARY: Cath Broughton, 7 Strawberry Hill, Northampton NN3 5HL Scottish: Gerard Watts, The Flat, Persie House, The second major have a lot of new ideas, (01604) 416896 [email protected] Bridge of Cally, Blairgowrie PH10 7LQ change was the 01250 886719 and planning is already Vintage & CLASSIC Register Secretary: indicators on one in hand to improve the Malcolm McNair, 27 Syon Gardens, Newport Pagnell South East: Brian Shears, 100 Park Avenue, Northfleet DA11 8DL switch. Why BMW have club. It is good to be MK16 0JU allowed themselves to be bullied by the media part of a think-tank which is forward thinking, (01908) 216623 [email protected] 01474 566142 [email protected] Southern: Dave Williamson, Hollywater House, into going away from the indicator paddles is and will by the looks of it so far, bring those Sporting Register Secretary: Robert Bensley, Standford Hill, Standford, Hampshire GU35 8QU beyond me. It was a real pleasure to get back ideas to fruition. I am sure that they will Oak Tree Farm, Heath Road, Banham NR16 2HS 01428 751756 [email protected] (01953) 888415 [email protected] on my bike a couple of days later to return to take this club to greater heights for you, the South West: David Cooper, Greensleeves, Exmouth the indicator paddles and a comfortable seat. members. Sidecar Register Secretary: Tony Robson Road, Exton, Exeter, Devon EX3 0PQ BMW really have to do something about that I intend to see that more money is given to GS Register Secretary: Terry Ryan, 257 01392 877886 [email protected] seat, but the indicators, I presume, we will all our many sections, to support promotional Wakefield Road, Drighlington, Bradford BD11 1EB Ulster: Bob Parker, 88 Browns Bay Road, [email protected] put down to progress. activities like Bikesafe, so with that in mind I Islandmagee, Larne, Co Antrim BT40 3RX The horn button really is in the right place would like each section to try and run at least Assistant Secretary for America: 028 9338 2558 [email protected] Bruce Preston as is the light flasher once you find it, but the two promotional activities per year. I realise Western: Ron Elmslie, 8 Cleeve Lawns, handlebar controls are really too busy, and that you can’t just do it straight away, but that 100,000 MILE AWARD: Steve Shepley, Tulloch Mor, Downend, Bristol BS16 6HJ Tullynessle, Aberdeenshire AB33 8DD 0117 9569209 [email protected] why did they use the horn from a 125 BSA goal can be strived towards and the National (01975) 564199 Yorkshire: David Milne, 132 Sandgate Drive, Bantam. Remember the Ks fitted with twin Committee will be there to support you. Kippax, Leeds LS25 7QR horns? They produced a loud, melodious, WEBMASTER: Nick Fearn GS Register [email protected] 01132 860604 [email protected] attention seeking warning. HQ Register: Tony Painter [email protected] Overall the bike was superb but spoilt Just looking through the database the other TECHNICAL OFFICER: Mike Fishwick, Sirgon, 24250 for me by a couple of small items, when it day (I am also the Membership Assistant now) Daglan, France. DELEGATES TO OTHER [email protected] shouldn’t have been. I discovered that the GS Register is now up to ORGANISATIONS almost 400 members, so it’s growing nicely. Vice-Presidents:Tony Cartmell, 28 Houseman Place, BMF: Primary contact: Tony Cartmell – details on left Outgoing Officers If you want to join any of the club’s registers Blackpool FY4 5AE FBHVC: M McNair (01253) 768421 [email protected] I must say a few words of thanks to all of the – Sporting, Vintage, Sidecar or GS – just get Dennis Crompton, contact details as National DVLA: Brian Price 01792 862152 outgoing officers following the AGM, your in touch with your Section Membership Treasurer, above. e-mail: [email protected] work has been appreciated. We mustn’t forget Processor. Please restrict any calls or enquiries to these Club officials to between the hours of that some of these people took us through Dick Boyd 10am and 9pm, and let the Editor know if any of these details need amendment the difficult process of becoming a Limited [email protected]

6 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 7 More on Shell V Power were 100% waterproof as he makes clothing for kayaking and as I do a bit of kayaking 7th July is the deadline for the May I add to the warning in the May journal myself I bit the bullet and bought two pairs of Torque August Journal. Please send about Shell V power fuel – I have been advised wading socks at £20 a pair. They come up to that the V does not represent the sign to make letters or e-mails to Paul Nadin, just under the knee. when powering past! his details are on page 3 After throwing my dripping old socks in a Seriously though it would be interesting Reaction bin and putting my new ones on I set off for to know what the problem might be as this home and guess what… 10 miles up the road it fuel has been highly rated in the Telegraph threw it down! I sat there waiting for that cold motoring section where their doubts have damp feeling of water seeping in and nothing. been expressed about the supermarket My feet were warm and yes ‘dry’ and when I ✯ ✯ Star Letter ✯ ✯ offerings. got home and took my boots off the outsides Whilst rousing our club experts into of the socks were wet where my boots had What do you call yours? comment perhaps another question could leaked in but my feet were bone dry. The excellent article in the March Journal on 25 years of the K-Series set me thinking a be asked. Looking at my R100 handbook, Not content with this I went upstairs, put bit about the nomenclature of our beloved bikes. though I have seen the same in handbooks about a foot of cold water in the bath and stood We all know what an ‘R-Air Head’ is. When you say ‘Air Head’ every one knows exactly for other vehicles, the oil advice page shows a there – at this point my wife was threatening the type of BMW you mean – one pot out at each side to enjoy the breeze, car clutch, thermometer with different oil specs grouped go live with her mother! crunchy in-line gear box and shaft drive terminating in a bevel box. They were made for into temperature ranges. Maybe wrongly I No, they didn’t let a drop in! At last a years and changed little in the basic concept over their production life. So no confusion have regarded the high figure in oil spec to product that actually works, and no I don’t there then. indicate the strength of the oil for hot hard work for Reed or have any connections – I’m We all know what an ‘R-Oil Head’ is: one pot out each side and bathed in oil and work, and the lower figure its fluidity for easy just over the moon with my socks. cold start and quick circulation. the benefit of an oil radiator to prevent melt down. Further description wouldbe Steve Lynn So for example, if a straight 30 is suitable repetitious but you get the picture. Yorkshire Section up to 30c, but in 10/30 only up to 0c, a The K-Series is a problem area for me because there are three totally dissimilar monograde 40 takes us up to 50c but the most Was it worth it? machines lurking under that banner. available 10/40 only up to 4c. Perhaps the 40 The first being the ‘K-Brick’. A flat in-line brick shaped longitudinal engine, cooled by I was interested to read Phil Oughtred’s article does indicate the strength but in 10/40 spec in the June Journal in which he wrote of an water, and the other mechanicals follow the well trodden path. deemed too thin for some engines causing And now we come to the more recent K model where the engine is slung transversely R90S for restoration on sale at over £3,000. high oil consumption. For three grand I would expect a good across the frame and incorporating an oil bath multiplate clutch and an extra bevel in However I have disregarded the thermometer the gear box. Just what pet name do we give this baby? I must confess to struggling to example or at least a complete going concern page in various handbooks and paid out for with an MOT. find a word or words to convey instantly the imagery of this model to fellow enthusiasts, full synthetic 0/40 and not suffered this. In but if pushed I would offer ‘Log’ or perhaps ‘K-Log’. Take a look at the clutch housing I may upset one or two club members but fact, full examination of the aforementioned it is my view that the R90S is one of the most and you may see where I am coming from. I’d rather not be riding a ‘Tranny’. page suggests the most suitable oil would be As for the latest K-Logs with chain final drive, they look more like a 4 cylinder F series overpriced and over-hyped motorcycles ever a mono 30, covering 0c to 30c, about right made. It shares most of its components with than any K ever made. Consequently the proud owner could admit to having a ‘Big for the U.K. but this is only easily available in F-4’. They are so far removed from the original K bike concept I think the K designation the rest of the stroke six and stroke seven lawnmower grade. Would our knowledgeable ranges. True, it has a flash paint job and Dell- should have been dropped and a new designation of J assigned… now I wonder what club members comment please? I do like the we could put after that J to sum up the look and concept of the latest offerings from orto carbs, but the problem is that these just technical articles in the journal. do not suit the motor and they go out of BMW? I think BMW were trying to create a machine that has ‘Attitude and Performance’ Barry Stanford balance every five minutes. – so how does ‘J-AP’ fit the bill? South West Section I had an R90S but the R100/7 and the R90/6 Phil Oughtred Dry feet at last which I subsequently owned are far better North East section bikes to ride on the road as there is more I travelled down to this year’s BMF show in bottom end torque and mid-range because Phil’s letter has won him a pair of the superb Moto-Safe hearing protectors a terrible thunderstorm and, as usual, I was they have smaller valves and Bing carbs, supplied by Nippy Normans (www.nippynormans.com) and as soon as he contacts bone dry apart from my feet. This seems to although there is marginally less top end. me with his address, they’ll be winging their way to him without delay – Ed. be an on going problem that I have with bike There are riders who prefer slide carbs boots. They are waterproof for so long then it and I once had a ride on an R100 fitted with starts with a little damp patch then next time Mikunis and that was better than the R90S its a little worse and so on – I’m sure you’ve with Dell-ortos. I still have my R90/6 which I all been there. regard as a practical classic which has earned Try another approach I thought so I looked its keep, taking me to the North of Scotland around for a pair of waterproof socks and and the South of France among many other came upon a stall called Reed Chilleater Ltd places, and yet would cost about half what a (www.chillcheater.com) and got chatting to R90S would cost. the salesman Chris who assured me his socks Duncan Macpherson. 8 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 9 You asked for help what I (and others, including Mr Ed) feel is in the Journal as to why some part or other It reminds me of being told by a Triumph had failed and what needed to be don to dealer to sell my T595 Daytona because it had What a change, June’s issue of The Journal was the best 90s model made. Tim Woodroffe cure it. What they’d normally have to do is done to many miles – it was just approaching the most positive I have read in many a month. Midland section wait another four weeks or so and hope that its first MOT with 23,000 miles on the clock! I look forward to the promised changes and someone has responded with an answer. Put I didn’t bother entering the competition as integration with modern communication (Outed at last – “Hello group – my name’s the same query on the Forum and you can my regular 1200 or so monthly mileage was methods. Congrats to all concerned, who did Martin and I’m a ‘Kayaholic” – Ed). virtually guarantee that someone will have the being reduced due to my employers finally sterling work despite difficult circumstances. answer posted up within 48 hours. I recently giving me a car to use – but even with this I’ve In reply to the ‘Help’ letter from Chris, The Club Forum needed a part urgently for one of my projects done over 10,000 miles. Oh well… on page 16 of that issue: Yes the K1100LT is “FORUM – Public meeting place for the – In the old days I would have written to my Colin Thompson indeed a top heavy beast, but try it fully loaded free intercourse of views and discussions” favourite bike magazine or to the Journal, (You know what they say Colin… you’ve hoped that the Editor would have the space with camping kit! There’s been quite a bit aired recently on the got to be in it to win it – Ed – and while to include it in the next issue, and if so wait All is not lost however, but you may have club Forum, particularly with regard to its Colin’s got your attention…) four weeks or so for a reply. In this instance, to save the Bantam restoration for your importance to the club as a means of swift I placed a new thread on “Parts Wanted”, retirement. I only have a 29" inside leg (and communication and debate on a wide variety and had immediate response. So much so More on Silicone grease not many are privy to that information), which of subjects. There seems to be quite some that within three days the required part was I refer to the excellent letter from Bob I regard as a minimum requirement for safe hostility toward the “new fangled” gimmickery delivered to my door. (June p13) about his electrical issues and K11 handling. – and I for one am not sure why? I’m not Then there’s the social value of a Forum – improvements he perceives in his bike since I also have a Corbin seat, which while no certain what the naysayers are even doing “Off Topic” threads and such, which don’t fit he cleaned up a few connections. I think lower is narrower at the front, allowing my posting on the Forum – seems a contradiction into any specific category for example. Then he is probably right that the bike is running legs to be straighter – therefore maximising of views! there’s a healthy interchange of information better but would urge him and others to go effective leg length. The standard seat can As far as I am concerned it’s just another about touring – I recently communicated with a bit further, take an afternoon and do the be re-sculpted. Motorcycle Seat works, in part of the progress of humanity, just like a club member and was able to offer advice, whole bike! I’ve had a good variety of BMW Bradford can do this. There is a place in mobile telephones, Sat Navs and the like – due to the fact that I intimately knew the bikes over the years – they are reliable, go Coventry, but I have no details (Custom all viewed with scorn and dismay when they region he wanted to visit. Best of all, it can and stop well but they’ve all the same thing Motorcycle Seats – they did mine – http:// came out, but who hasn’t got at least one or just be somewhere for people to shoot the in common, as they get older electrics start to the other now, and how could you imagine www.motorbike-seats.co.uk/ Ed). breeze and communicate – itself a dying art cause problems. life without it! these days. Forums have been around since When I got my 1100GS with only 6,000 Some people have fitted a one inch shorter Apart from the instantaneous interchange rear shock to good effect, although there has the Roman times. This is just a new version of miles I went to town with it, taking apart and of views and information by the members spraying with silicone grease all the electrical been some heated debate as to the longevity it – Et tu Brute? – there is the matter of publication and TJ Sands connectors, then coating the assembled of the rear drive should you do this. The later response to urgent club matters, which might connectors with white grease (waterproof). K11 has a dual rate spring. Identified by the Mercia Section otherwise miss important deadlines. Recent Forum username – Beachconber Over the following 100,000 miles little varied distance between the coils. This could views aired by the not convinced members electrical maintenance was needed… but give you ½" extra. Every little helps. As for your seem to suggest that the forum in some way is (Although this is a subject about which through the winter the starter was not stand, the K does lean alarmingly, especially undermining the Journal as the prime mover I too feel strongly, (witness the fact that working as well as usual, the bike was starting if the sidestand has previously been abused for the distribution of information. we have a page later in this issue of The up on one cylinder initially (like old boxers (bent), or the pivot is worn. You only have to look to major Newspapers Journal extolling the virtues of our club’s do – its in the genes) and the fuel gauge was a A previous K11 of mine needed attention by and magazines to see that they are embracing Forum) I need to point out that this letter bit erratic. None were show stoppers but you way of straightening and packing, to restore a modern e-comms for all aspects of their was unsolicited, and just happened to adapt to them. more sensible lean angle. Or you could have business, and an addition to their publications, arrive in my inbox – Ed) Needless to say I didn’t sort them out and a ¼" (6.35mm) plate welded to the stand not an alternative. Personally I still like to feel on a wet and bumpy tour around Ireland in foot, but shape it so it misses the exhaust and and hold the printed word – but then I am How many miles? June, culminating in this year’s NW200 (what doesn’t foul the centre stand. Over the years, of the generation that was brought up when Re: The 2008 Mileage Competition (June an anti-climax a whole days non racing!) a books were the only means of communicating I have learned at what camber it is safe to p30). Ooooerrr… all respect to Niall Mead few more things started to pack up, and on information to the masses but it was almost a the journey from the ferry home I had no lean my K11. I often park at 45 degrees to the (the winner) and those recording over 10,000 privilege to be given a book. miles but should we not be embarrassed that lights other than brake lights, there were no kerb, with the rear wheel resting on the stone, If you break it down into pros and cons – some of the top ten recorded just over 5,000 indicators and a very dodgy fuel gauge -ooops. just to ensure the bike is near to vertical to the cons column has very little in it and vastly miles??? Perhaps this reflects the (previous – Worse still, my other half’s 23 year old Honda minimise stress on the stand. As you have outweighed by the pros. We don’t have to love Ed) Editors comments about looking again at performed faultlessly. previously had “helpful advice”, I feel one and embrace modern technology – just use it our membership as it gives the impression we Time to get rid of all that accumulated dirt important piece has been missed, “Get a fat to our advantage. For me personally Forums are becoming a club of leisure motorcyclists and grease and check all the connectors. I lass for a pillion”. plays a vital role in gathering information, using our bikes for a few thousand miles on spent an afternoon with two cans of electrical Hope this info (possibly not the very last getting parts quickly and even selling off parts sunny days – perhaps also reflected by BMW’s contact cleaner, another can of silicone grease bit) helps, and you find you are able to keep I no longer need. Someone recently enquired current model range. and white grease. 10 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 11 Most of the connectors were as good as Banham GS run in Thetford in May, and after new, but equally there were a lot of corroded a good chat about club issues, events and connectors – typically one or two dirty making the decision to rejoin the club (which connectors in a block (possibly earth), but I’ve now done) I turned up on the Saturday at the end of the afternoon everything was and joined the Thetford off-road run as a HUNDREDS OF working well and the bike started on two guest. cylinders. The starter motor ran better, and the I would like to say how good the event was, fuel gauge became accurate. The cumulative and what a fantastic bunch of guys they were EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS!! effect is that the bike does run better. who organised the event and the same for While at it I also cleaned and lubed the those who attended, everyone was helpful, cables, hinges, locks, etc, etc, and found thoughtful and very sociable, a bit different a fraying clutch cable – so by my reckoning to some of the events which I attended some (other than regular servicing) it’s good for years ago. another 100,000 miles! May I say well done to Mark and I look The motto therefore is don’t spend an forward to more of the same. Thanks also to afternoon cleaning your bike (leave that to the East Anglia section. the Harley owners), but get down and dirty Jon deBohun Lead £35 Risers £75 Grill £69 from £149 with it! My thanks to those conrtributors who Colin Thompson heeded my request to include a page Member number 4083 reference as an aide memoir when replying to previous letters. 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12 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 13 scenic road with some tight bends climbing past the perpetual ice of the Rhône glacier, towards its peak at 2,224 metres before the climbing to 2,431 metres. This long and scenic Some more interesting descent to Wassen. Take the road south to road provides a good variety of bends, with Andermatt, then follow the signs for ‘Gottard/ breathtaking views along the Rhône valley far Airolo.’ This climbs to the St. Gottard Pass, below, and can be guaranteed to provide an mountain passes where the discerning tourist will leave the exhilarating ride. main road at the summit, before the concrete After lunch at Andermatt the afternoon tunnel section, and enter the tourist trap on can be spent climbing the 2,044 metre the left of the road. Follow the signs for the Oberalp pass, followed by a gentle descent PART 2: Southern Switzerland museum, and take the narrow road alongside towards Chur. Avoid the St.Moritz area by the building signed for ‘Airolo.’ This is the means of the Albula Pass, a road climbing to old St. Gottard Pass, paved with granite setts 2,312 metres amongst a strange rock-strewn The second in a short series by Mike Fishwick cut and laid by convicts, and consists of steep landscape, which looks quite dramatic, but is ramps joined by uncambered hairpin bends. undemanding. One of the major routes into southern Swiss autobahns are to be used. Unless you Traffic is light (look out for the stagecoach) By late afternoon you will reach the Switzerland from Italy is the Grand St Bernard are in a hurry, or trying to cross the country and you will soon reach Airolo. Bernina Pass, which at 2,328 metres is quite Pass, which is an interesting morning’s ride from north to south, it is not worth the cost, Airolo is in an Italian-speaking area, and the high, but another easy road. Even in summer from the Petit St Bernard Pass in the French particularly late in the year, as the entire casual observer would think it was Italy, all the temperature here can rapidly fall, so be Alps. The Swiss side always seems very year’s worth of vignette must be purchased, signs being in that language. The road for the prepared for a cold end to a great day out in calm after the excitement of watching the for about £25. Also remember that the names Nufenen Pass is easy to find, climbing to 2,431 the mountains as you head into Italy. motorcyclists on the Italian side, and provides of major passes are used on road signs to metres as it returns to Gletsch, then falling to A country’s roads generally seem to reflect a steady run via the Martigny area to Brig. Brig indicate direction. 678 metres back at Brig. its people, and those of Switzerland are no has a good campsite, close to the town centre, Options from Brig include a train ride to Those travelling to Austria will follow the exception, being a little remote, with a good on the hill leading towards the Simplon Pass Zermatt, followed by a rack and pinion train river Rhône past Gletsch, heading for the blend of the virtues (and vices) to be found and Italy, and is an excellent base for exploring (the Gornergratbahn) to the Gornergrat Furka Pass, which is probably the best piece of in the French, Germans and Italians. Like its this area. Glacier, where you can enjoy lunch at 3,135 road in Switzerland. A series of hairpin bends people, Switzerland’s roads are worth getting Remember that a Vignette is required if any metres, while admiring the dramatic view takes you up the side of a mountain range, to know. of the Matterhorn – but check the weather forecast before you go! The Simplon Pass can provide an interesting visit into Italy to Stresa, on Lake Maggiore. This is another easy pass, but many sections of the original road can still be accessed, which gives a good feel for how alpine travel has progressed since the sixties. While there, spare a thought for those who cut the Simplon rail tunnel, making two complete turns through solid rock, while fighting boiling water springs, in order to maintain the gradient. Another day’s run in the ‘Furka/Grimsel’ direction will take you through some of Switzerland’s prettiest passes, which are about thirty miles further east. After following the Rhône valley to the Gletsch Pass, a very scenic road climbs to the village of Gletsch. Here turn left, taking the sign for ‘Grimsel,’ and climb the pass of the same name. This is not particularly long, but is a steep climb, and the view from the summit at 2,165 metres is one of the best. Even better, the road then meanders around the edges of three large lakes, which appear to be filled with green water and surrounded by green mountains. Follow the road to Innerkirchen, and turn right towards the Susten Pass, another very 14 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 15 makes Wales Welsh, and Snowdonia was available train and were underground less asserting its national identity very hard as we than 15 minutes after presenting at check-in. My Dracula Rally travelled. Unfortunately, England is English The overall Eurotunnel experience is very for similar reasons and patriotism surrounded pleasant and it beats wasting time waiting for us in sheets there too. ferries hands down. Even better is the loading With reduced visibility and seriously process as you simply drive down the train Experience reduced speed it wasn’t a great start given that to the end of the traffic jam, park your front we had a seven hour window to catch our train wheel against the ‘kerb’ and leave it in 1st Part 1 – Call That a Rally? gear with the side stand down. No ropes, dirty straps or slippery decks to contend with and A personal account of an East European event the bike remains in your sight the whole way. Forty minutes later we were driving around Tim Miller (Irish section) France looking for what seemed to be the best hidden hotel in the least signposted part The logistics: each day, and this proved a very successful of Europe but I suppose it didn’t help that I The following account relates to an 8,000 strategy. With regard to packing, if it wouldn’t had given Blondie (the Garmin) the wrong Km round trip which my wife Niamh and I fit in two standard 40 litre panniers, a standard longitude! In my defence, the 600-odd Km we undertook between 12th July and 9th August 22 litre top box and the fairing pocket, we had just ridden had left me somewhat glazed 2008. The initial phase took us from Co didn’t take it. We did include two lightweight over and (this) one does silly things when Wicklow in Ireland to the Dracula Rally in sleeping bags which we were very glad to at the tired. Transylvania, Romania, and from there we Dracula rally in Turda, as the accommodation travelled at our leisure through the countries was similar to a tenement. We carried no other mentioned below, making a total of 11 bags or luggage and navigated using two good quality road atlases and a Garmin GPS276c. visited. Austrian National Park We booked accommodation only for the I gave the bike a thorough service, a new first night to cover our arrival in France, and battery and two new tyres shortly prior to through the Eurotunnel. With French time the rally itself. Two other bookings were made departure and took it on the Irish section’s being an hour ahead, it was always going to ‘on the hoof’; otherwise we chose from what wet 25th Anniversary weekend to Leenane as be a focussed trip. As we neared the M25 the presented itself when we were ready to stop a shakedown. No tools were needed between rain gave up trying to make life difficult, and services, the bike used about a half litre of oil by the time we reached Kent it had become and nothing needed adjustment. Worryingly merely fitful. however, the tax disc holder leaked and the It must have been catching because the disc got very soggy. Starcom intercom decided to become fitful too and much of the latter part of this leg of the journey was accompanied by loud static… What happens if you hit the missing bit? hardly the ideal way to arrive fresh and relaxed. However I reverted to the manual backup Despite everything we arrived early and things system, she’s called Niamh, my longsuffering began to look brighter as in true Eurotunnel spouse of many years. Result – we found the style we were courteously ushered to the next hotel within 10 minutes and the B&B (http:// www.hotel-bb.com) automated check in system worked extremely efficiently. At €49 for the room it serves as an ideal transit point without breaking the bank. Next day dawned bright and fine. Having had a refreshing night’s sleep, I quickly discovered a loose plug on the intercom unit, and having pushed it in properly the intercom has behaved perfectly ever since. With a few A sumptious lunch in Germany clouds, a fair bit of sun and a light breeze we The journey: set off to cross Europe in far happier humour It seemed like a bad omen. We’d been up since than the previous day. Sunshine? Yippee! 5am, caught the Holyhead boat from Dublin Amazing what a good rest, sunshine and and were now travelling through Snowdonia’s French accents can do – the holiday had now magnificent National Park. Unfortunately officially started! however, as in Ireland, rain is largely what Our aim was to cover ground when dry Grosglockner Glacier Scrutineering Romanian style 16 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 17 and make tracks when it was wet but all the curtain desolation and deprivation. The road used by Saturday shoppers made an ideal time to make steady progress and take a break surface only served to further this impression, paddock, where scrutineering was carried out in Budapest. As a result we used motorways I can safely say I have never driven on a more by a highly qualified panel comprised of every plentifully for this leg, and the route we decrepit and lethal road. To exceed 25kph bike enthusiast within a day’s ride of the town. chose took us north into Belgium, skirting would have been very unwise on a laden Safety was taken very seriously and every lamp Brussels and Liege and down to Germany. touring bike but the unbroken stream of post was carefully protected from the racers trucks and private traffic was going no faster, with old car tyres. The stringent standards for it took us over an hour to leave the town of rider safety clothing included WWII German

A typical minor road in Romania was uneventful but we did note organised rows of crops by the roadside with signs which appeared to indicate they were GM. I suspect that the Hungarian economy is receiving a much needed boost by this controversial I think we’re being followed! means, but on the other hand they might have We overnighted in the small village of indicated copyright seed planting. Hochspeyer set in wooded countryside west We arrived early evening in Budapest where of Mannheim – excellent accommodation and we spent two nights in order to have a rest- superb biker country – and next day headed day, doing a city break. Breaking the longer in the direction of Nurnberg to Passau on trip into manageable chunks like this proved the German-Austrian border, and yet another quite relaxing. We left Budapest on Thursday, good accommodation. Our fourth day (the using the motorway, and when this ran out first was spent in the Western Islands) saw we transferred to rural roads similar in nature us buying an Austrian motorway vignette for and quality to French D roads, which were Street racing in Romania fine apart from some lack of helpful road €4.00 and crossing Austria with a lunch stop Oradea (about the size of Waterford) behind troop helmets, shorts, bare chests, Scots kilts, in the centre of Vienna, to the Hungarian signs. Did I mention the rain? No? That must us – using the bypass. The journey to Cluj and any other kind of attire you could think border where you must also remember to be because it was hot and sunny. Arriving Napoca on the main road took far too long, of! One local hero wore nothing above the buy a vignette for motorway use. The Austrian at the Romanian border we were presented almost no overtaking opportunities and no waist except a tattoo – a fine example of how toll gets you a trendy stick-on vignette but the real point as the road was one long traffic jam. to tan-as-you-race. Highly commendable. Hungarian one looks like a credit card receipt Average speed barely reached 40 kph… Cluj The start line, in true Grand Prix and F1 style and I felt cheated! However €4.40 covers is high-rise and gridlocked and traffic filtering had scantily clad females holding umbrellas four days for the bike and the Hungarian was severely hampered by the deeply rutted all over the grid. The GP machinery lapping motorways appear to be relatively new, in tarmac, rather like a rucked-up carpet, and so rapidly included a Zundapp military outfit good condition, and in generally better nick very difficult to ride either on top of a rut, or with driven chair wheel, several eastern two- than those in Austria, strangely. Our progress to keep a straight line in the furrow. strokes of fifties/sixties vintage, a well kept Eventually we arrived in Turda, our BMW R26 single, a UK registered R80RT (ex- destination for the so-called Dracula Rally police), the obligatory MZ and an ancient and the less said about this event the better; Harley. One female sidecar passenger sat bolt suffice to say that we were far from being upright taking video coverage of the passing alone in being thoroughly browned off by spectators – all in all a very entertaining what we felt was rotten organisation, minimal afternoon! Hilarious is not a word one communication and accommodation which associates with bike racing but there was no But this is typical Romanian scenery should have been condemned. Bear in mind other word for this. Highly recommended. that this was the only accommodation we As part of the rally there was a visitors run, with a stereotypical and depressing vision of used, where we allowed someone else to and one of the Romanians was “volunteered” factory chimneys belching dense, evil-looking choose it for us, and it was vile. to lead despite his not being from the area and smoke, currency exchanges and border Things could only get better, and happily having no local knowledge. However he did a controls, despite recent membership of the they did. The high spot of Turda has to be the fine job and took us down some memorable EU. I instantly had the feeling of 1960s iron street racing. The car parking spaces normally Our own personal Scalextric track roads through interesting scenery. On the 18 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 19 return trip the clouds opened for the mother whip around raised around €400 as a thank of a thunder storm. Most of us had no rain you, wedding pressie and ‘that’ll go towards a gear as the day had opened without a cloud to re-spray, son’ in assorted currencies. Submitting Images be seen, and were rapidly soaked to skin. Also I should say that both downed riders were rapidly, we discovered that Romanian roads riding competently and responsibly, but become deceptively benign-looking when wet unfortunately got caught out by the riding for use in The Journal as the undulations, potholes and train tracks conditions. disappear under instant floods. The “Rally” over, we left Turda and headed Those train tracks tend to be on corners for the mountains and the Transfagaras Pass. (rarely on straights) and appear with no Conditions changed, and Romania displayed a warning – consequently, even though we had more pleasant side to its character. The traffic learned to approach was lighter this these hazards very time round and gingerly in bright one could maintain sunlight, they a reasonable (if became very hard moderate) average to spot in rain. As speed. Romania we approached the is reminiscent first of these after of Ireland in the it got wet, we were fifties, economically anxiously waved deprived but people down by several of in general are really our fellow bikers welcoming and from the run. One helpful. English of our number was is widely spoken lying unconscious and I sense that in the roadway, the Romanian having been The Transfargas pass language, being thrown from his bike, which did a double flip heavily based on Latin would not take as long To enable the team to produce a Journal to the exacting standards which you quite when it had hit the ‘ice-like’ wet rails. I have to to master as some of the Slavic tongues. rightly expect, we need submitted photographs to be of a sufficiently high quality to say that nobody was riding irresponsibly; this General transport consists largely of four- ensure that they display correctly. For instance, for a front cover picture, the original needs was one of those inevitable consequences of wheel horse drawn carts which freely use Communist planning and neglect. the main roads (but not necessarily in the to be at a resolution of at least 2048x1536 pixels, or 300dpi. They should also of course Our Romanian leader (who by this time was same direction as the traffic), and countless be ‘Portait’ oriented (vertical). If you have the computer skills to ‘crop’ a landscape picture, in the sweeper’s role) also came a cropper numbers of the Dacia 1302 (a Romanian leaving a portrait version, the cropped image must still exceed the sizes mentioned. but happily both himself and his fiancée who built version of the Renault 12), the newest he was to marry the following week were of which must be at least 25 years old by Please don’t send landscape oriented images as they are unlikely to be used. ok. Despite wearing shorts and tee shirts, now. These ubiquitous chariots are available they both had that skeletal over armour that in saloon, estate, pick-up and double-cab If you are unsure of the pixel size of an image, click VIEW or IMAGE on the file menu of comes with its own string vest. It’s a good 4x4, but all share a common characteristic your graphics package and look for a RESIZE or RESAMPLE option. This should show you testimony for the stuff that neither suffered – clapped. They also come in two stages a scratch but their new Triumph badly needs of mobility – running (just) or crashed. the image resolution. Alternatively, hover the mouse pointer over the file name in the a paint job. We saw many variations of the latter and I folder where it’ s stored, and a box should appear showing you the dimensions. As the rally organiser was nowhere to be suspect the Romanian national jaw will drop seen (of course) it was left to Sebe, the young audibly if (sorry, when) someone raises the It’s nice to be able to squeeze 600-700 snaps on to your camera’s memory card – but its Romanian to act as interpreter, organise an subject of mandatory car testing. If anyone ambulance, see John into the ambulance is misguided enough to want to rebuild a highly unlikely that they would be usable in the Journal. This is particularly important when it came, check over his own Triumph ’70s “classic” R12, there is an inexhaustible when submitting “How To” type articles, where you ‘re trying to show detailed images of and then ride John’s Varadero back to Turda supply of parts in Romania – but why would a repair job. Article pictures should be at least 1600x1200 to guarantee their suitability. with a bent sprocket with his fiancée following you bother? on the Triumph. I’m glad to relate that John Smaller images may occasionally be usable at the Editor’s discretion. returned in good spirits later that evening and Next month – rode home to the UK in due course. All praise The Trasylvanian Alps, An unsuitable cover photo just means that you’d need to try another, whereas unsuitable to Sebe, the young Romanian and happily a Croatia and Slovenia article photos may mean the article not being used at all. 20 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 21 The Road to Kathmandu THE COMIC STRIP PART 6: IRAN – PERSIAN GULF TO PAKISTAN

Story and graphics by Simon Roberts

The Persian Gulf. I’d steered off the beaten That evening we ate with his friends, fish, track and headed south through an arid rice and vegetables, sitting (painfully) cross- mountain range to ride along the shores of legged on rugs. (Tip – Heading for the Middle the Persian Gulf – a boy’s dream. A dream I East? Spend two months prior to your trip was rudely awakened from when picked up sat on the floor. It will pay dividends and by the police riding into Kangan. reduce your post-trip They led me to chiropractor’s bill). a grubby hostel BRITISH MOTORCYCLIST TAKEN During the meal where I spent a HOSTAGE IN THE PERSIAN Abdoul and his friends sultry night under GULF! made plans. They knew a sagging mosquito of an island where we net. There were Simon Roberts of Manchester United, could camp. ‘We take times when I was near London, England is recovering from supplies and catch glad I was traveling a terrifying ordeal. While motorcycling fish…grill them later… alone. along the coast of our wondrous Persian a party!’ I’d planned The next morning, Gulf, Mr Roberts was accosted by to move on but this after a little bread, members of the HAAC (Hospitality At All sounded like the cheese and tea, I Costs). perfect tonic for a Arriving in Khamir, about 100kms rode on – sparkling weary biker. Palm tree waters on my right, from Bandar-e Abbas as darkness fell, lined white sands… a smoke billowing from Mr Roberts was approached by a man. beach bar...dancing oil refineries on my “Mr Simon”, as he was later called, asked girls… Excellent! left. Bemused police the man where he might find a hotel. It wasn’t quite checked my progress “No hotel in Khamir” was the response. how I’d visualised “Please – you can stay at my house”. at regular intervals From that moment on Mr Simon it (see cartoon). throughout the day Nevertheless, it underwent relentless hospitality in the until I arrived on the was a truly unique form of food and drinks and entertainment. outskirts of Khamir, my experience and I “I thought I’d never get away,” said Mr next stop. was overwhelmed, Simon. It was only after four days that Mr A dual carriageway Simon was able to negotiate his release. once again, by took me into the centre The ransom price agreed upon was Iranian hospitality. of town – an uninviting, over 30 caricatures of Mr Abdoul’s close Offers of money fly blown place of friends and relatives including one of his were refused but I seemingly deserted one- neighbour’s dog”. thanked them with storey buildings. Once caricatures. Lots of them… again, no hotel in sight From Khamir I rode on through Bandar- but as I pulled up, a man stepped from the e-Abbas, then North West to Bam staying at shadows towards me. What is featured (above Akbar’s Hotel which was slowly being rebuilt right) appeared in the Teheran papers. after a devastating earthquake. An abandoned Mr Abdoul beckoned me to follow him Yamaha was all that remained to mark a biker through a maze of dusty lanes. Was I mad? who’d lost his life there. Was this going to lead to a mugging? There A sobering sight that stayed with me all was nowhere to turn around…I relaxed as the way to Zahedan and the beginning of an elderly woman met us at the doorway of a the desert road along the Afghan border to simple courtyard. ‘This is my Mother. She will Pakistan where things were going to take a cook for us tonight’. turn for the worse…

22 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 23 are few and far between and the second hand A Cracking K100RS prices reflect the demand – I wonder if these owners are getting fed up of their system failing! Now I decided to get radical! I felt Exhaust that a flexible coupling was needed on each of the four pipes to allow for movement to A repair operation by Julian Franck take place. I investigated stainless exhaust couplings This article was submitted by Julian in 2006, bit for one reason or another it and eventually located a supplier who would post a 1metre length of the coupling for £12. got sidelined. Following a conversation with him, and a minor rewrite, here it The web address is http://www.flexible-tubing. is in it’s full glory. He has since sold the bike but as owners of the K100 will com/ss_grip.htm The tubing is the 28mm Pic 4 testify, it’s still relevant today – Ed. internal 33mm interlock flexible coupling. This matches the pipe diameter really well Having owned a K75 and really liked it (and and the small outside diameter makes it fit I still have the machine). I got the K bug easily on the pipes as they run quite close to but wanted more power for two up work. I each other. The first job was to have the pipes managed to obtain a really nice example of welded again – what it is to have friends who a 1993 K100RS 16v on Ebay. This bike had are professional welders! (Pic 1) only covered 50,000 miles and had a BMW service history to 45,000 miles. Let’s say if I Cutting commences had got it for £1 less it would have been three Next was to mark the position of the cuts. figures! Oh it had the panniers as well! It runs I marked these with tape. I was going to beautifully but the ABS doesn’t work – ah well remove about 40mm from each pipe. I felt cannot have everything. it was important that the cuts should be on Pic 5 The cracks appear the straight part of each pipe to keep gas flow Pic 1 effects to the minimum. On reflection I think I had investigated this model thoroughly. at could have positioned these little better. One problem was for this particular model (Pic 2) Then the next job was cut the pipes and others like it, was that one piece welded – no turning back now! (Pic 3) The cut pipes exhaust system may fail in the region of the were then fitted back onto the engine block silencer to pipe connection. At the time of (Pic 4) purchasing the bike the exhaust system was in perfect condition. After I had covered about the Initial reassembly 1,500 miles the exhaust system failed as cracks The couplings were slid onto the silencer appeared near to the join of the silencer on end of the system after smearing the inside of two of the pipes. I had the pipes welded and the tubes with Hematite exhaust paste. This replaced the rubber supports… after another is the stuff that expands when the engine is 1,000 miles the pipes again failed not at the warm and marks a very effect seal. I then slid welds but in new places but in the same area. Pic 2 Pic 6 onto the engine pipe end four 28mm and I suspected that it was possibly a combination diameter plumbing olives which I had slit with of heat, vibration, material choice. a hacksaw to allow them to clamp up on the However, I was puzzled why it was happening pipe and four stainless jubilee clamps. I again in my ownership. I felt bumpy roads in good smeared some paste inside the flexible tubing old Lincolnshire were causing the surprisingly some exhaust paste. The whole arrangement heavy silencer to flex the whole system adding was slid together. The olives were pushed up to the stress on the system. I again had the against the flexible coupling. The taper on system welded. This time I completely the olive effectively seals up the slight gap removed the flexible mountings both at the between the coupling and the pipes. foot rest and the expansion chamber. After I smeared a ring of paste around each another 1,500 miles the pipes cracked again olive and screwed the jubilee clip onto this gain not on the original welds but some 10- arrangement. The jubilee clip sits half on the 20mm away. I sort a replacement exhaust olive and half on the couplings and the paste particularly the Luftmeister system but these Pic 3 Pic 7 is effectively a seal under the clip (Pic 5). 24 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 25 BMW06_09 copy 2:Layout 1 01/06/2009 13:54 Page 1

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26 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 27 The GS Rally Banham Zoo, Norfolk

A report by Matt Butcher and Sarah McCarney – East Anglia Section

A GS at a GS event esteemed Social Secretary, Mark Dutton, erect Sarah and I attended our first rally at Banham his Tesco tent, we had a beer and prepared in 2008 and had a great time, so it did not take for dinner. much persuasion for us to make a return visit to the Applewood Camping and Caravan Park. Sausage and cider by the zoo When we say a hog roast, we mean a Hog Roast! This year we actually had a GS too, rather than For those who do not know the Banham site, the V-Strom last year, so it would be rude not it is next to a great zoo and you get a good to. Mark Weavers and a dedicated team of discount during your stay. On Sunday there three onion bhajis and a huge naan for the a dirt track. Well not intentionally anyway. We helpers had put a lot of time and effort into is also a car boot sale next to the camping princely sum of £3.95. In fact it was a great had a great ride through some minor roads to this event, and it promised to be even better field, this means that other than the Sunday way to start an evening on the cider at the the coast at Walberswick, some of which were than last year. morning we had exclusive use of the facilities. nearby Banham Barrel. so minor that I thought I had indeed joined When we arrived in the middle of Friday There was also a vast under-cover seating area A lot of folk retired to the Barrel for local the off-road group. afternoon there were already a number of with a catering business providing meals. Well beer, or if particularly brave, or foolish, the We stopped for lunch at the delightful bikes and tents dotted around the large, done to Mark for organising that one, as it home-brewed cider called “Rum Ol’ Night”. It Anchor Inn, and took the time to top up the well-kept camping field. As you would expect made the whole weekend easier and better came in sweet, medium or dry and the medium tans as well as ogling the lovely Kate Humble there were a fair number of GSes but there value. The boot sale itself was busy but was far was half a pint of sweet and half a pint of dry. of BBC Springwatch who dropped by; sorry were plenty of other boxers, Ks, Fs and lots enough away not to affect us in the rally field. All I can say is it goes down smooth but then Sarah, but you did point her out to me!. blows your socks off, and we slept like babies Before I could make a fool of myself asking for of other interesting bikes to look at and chat Sarah and I had pre-ordered Chicken Tikka that night. an autograph, Sarah and I headed off to do our about. It was great to catch up with friends as for Friday evening, and my goodness it was The Saturday morning was beautifully own thing for the afternoon. The rest of the they arrived at the site, and after assisting our value for money. It came with Basmati rice, sunny and warm, and we wandered over for group carried on down the coast to Dunwich our second experience of the caterers – the before stopping for tea at Marlesford. Mike big breakfast. This was served on as massive cunningly led the group back via Framlingham plate and consisted of a 12 inch sausage, three to give people a taste for the National Rally we hash browns, two eggs, two rashers of bacon, are hosting this year. baked beans and bread and butter. At £2.95, Dinner on the Saturday evening was the this is the only breakfast that beats the ones at centre-piece of the weekend, with a mobile the Black Bull rally and we could not eat it all. bar and a hog roast for all. Eighty people I am sure if Bill Smithson was there he would booked in for the hog roast and it was a great have taken a photo to add to his collection! social event, with the local brew at the bar selling out by the end of the evening. We had A ‘K’ goes where a GS fears to tread a raffle with some excellent prizes, including Soon the riders for the off-road runs assembled a number of items from Lind Motorrad in for the briefing. There were nine riders for the Norwich as well as four Regalia vouchers for “large bike” group and five in the group for £25 each supplied by the much-missed and dedicated off-road machines. They headed off talked about Paul Brown, our new National to play in Thetford Forest, and I recall thinking Soc Sec. Where were you Paul? The Banham that Barry was particularly hardcore for Barrel could have gone out of business tackling the dirt on his K75. After they left, the without you there! 26 riders of the road run were briefed by Mike On Sunday the off-roaders set off bright and Davies. We tagged along on this as my nice early to head north, and Dave White led 19 road The intrepid (?) off-road team shiny new GS was not going anywhere near riders on a superb route up to Hunstanton

28 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 29 wonder I am not exactly the slimmest member of the Club. Things went a little wrong for the main Websight group after lunch with Dave getting a puncture. This is proper bad luck as I had a puncture As you will be aware, we have a club website they wanted a change. Club members have repair kit, CO2 cylinders – http://www.bmwclub.org.uk which contains been reminded (quite rightly) for many and a compressor I was much useful information for members and years that if they want things to change, they dead keen to use. All I non-members alike. The National Committee should go to the AGM and make it happen. needed was a suitable has been discussing ways of revamping the The Forum simply allowed those who wanted guinea pig! site to make it more visually attractive, and things to change, to talk to each other about Anyway, Sunday what they really wanted, and to do something evening meant another more appealing to visitors. I will keep you about it. super meal from the informed of developments along the way, but caterers followed by a for now, I want to bring up the topic of our The Forum cannot and should not ever seek great quiz. This was even Club’s discussion Forum again. When Greg to replace the Journal, but as it’s comprised greater because Sarah Smith first established it a few years back, he of Journal readers, it should be included in and I joined forces with met with much opposition, and occasionally all aspects of club life, and I hope that I can a super couple from that opposition has seemed to be justified. convince you of it’s merit in months to come. Well, what else can you do with a Romford and won some Initially it had a kind of a Western frontier There’s no bad language – it’s very well hog once you’ve roasted it? wine and choccies. town feeling, as people voiced their opinions policed by a team of club members with where the groups were to meet for lunch. Mmmmmm Ferrero Rocher. Then off to the in a sometimes very colourful way, with some proper guidelines to follow, and it can best be It was such a super day that the entire UK Barrel for the final tipple of the weekend. No very heated arguments and hard words being likened to the sort of conversations you might population decided have a trip to Hunstanton cider tonight, but a nice pint of Adams hit the spoken. expect to hear at a typical club meet or other and the traffic was not good. Luckily we all spot. One of the problems was a reluctance (and gathering. filtered through ok, and it was every Beemer All too soon it was Monday morning, and sometimes, refusal) on the part of some of the The main difference between The Journal for itself to find a parking space. When we met time to pack the tent, say our goodbyes and and the Forum is that Forum users have head off home, still in the sunshine. What club’s officers (section and national) to use with the off-road group we learned that Barry, access to almost instant answers – whether the hardcore chap on the K75 I was admiring a special weekend, and once again thanks the Forum as tool for keeping the members the day before, had an unfortunate incident to Mark Weavers for being the driving force informed, and answering some pertinent they be to technical queries, questions about involving face meeting screen. Apparently behind this rally and Mark Dutton for calmly questions. I agree that no-one should be how the club deals with certain situations, there was quite a lot of blood and a visit to accepting certain people (ahem) using cable forced to register, but it made some members the new logo, the new bikes, event reports, Norfolk and Norwich hospital with Mark for ties to lock him out of his tent and still being feel that the organising body of our club didn’t invitations to section weekends, days out etc treatment. Hope you are not too sore, Barry. such a gent as to give us (I mean them) a consider their opinions to be important, even etc etc. There’s even been a recent discussion nightcap of the finest malt whisky. Finally though they are BMW Club members too – (called a thread) about Rootes and Citroen Carrot cake and Ferroro Rocher thanks to all who led or helped with the ride- and Journal readers, just like you and me. cars and the use of CB radios in the eighties!) Miserable blighters that we are, Sarah and outs and all the other jobs that make such a Happily the Forum has matured over the last Almost anything in fact – we even have a jokes I again slipped away from the group after difference for all. I hope to see even more four years into a well respected discussion… section. lunch to do our own thing and rode along people there next year, and maybe I will be One of the main ways in which the Forum the coast to Cley. There is a superb Norfolk brave enough to go off-road. well… Forum! We now have every one of the new national officers registered as Forum can be of use to our club officers and volunteers Wildlife Trust visitors is that we have special areas reserved for our centre there with a café users (they were already registered before the AGM anyway…) along with all of our Section and National officers, where they with superb views of the can discuss and plan things without having wildlife on the coastal Vice Presidents and many of our section NC to wait for e-mail replies, or running up marshes. And it would reps and section officers. This the age of a phone bill. If you’d like to be part of the have been rude not to eat e-commerce and e-communications, and we club’s e-community, either as a contributor or the carrot cake, as it was are well and truly a part of it. a ‘lurker’, you can register online (it’s free) all for a good cause. No The power of our e-community (all BMW at http://forum.bmw-club.org.uk (Click on the Club members remember – the 2600 or so ‘Register’ button) or if you’re having difficulty, Forum members who are guests do not have send an e-mail to me at [email protected]. access to our ‘Members Only’ discussion uk and I’ll help you out. areas) showed itself at the recent AGM when Anyone for a large numbers of club members aired their Martin Ellis rideout? collective feelings on the Forum and decided Forum Administrator 30 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 31 now have the best pedal you have had for • If your system is completely empty, it is ages. much easier to refill from the caliper and Brake Bleeding for Put the rag closely around ABS nipple to saves the any possibility of splashing the catch spillage, then kink the pipe close to the tank with damaging fluid. nipple to reduce spillage, and remove the • Before starting, find out what fluid your pipe smartly and drain into the jam jar. steed uses. Do not fill a DOT 4 (a brake Dummies… Repeat for the front, remembering to attend fluid specification) system with DOT 5,as to both calipers. There is no need to open the reservoir unless changing the fluid. If the lid the fluid may react with the seals. is off, beware of the squirt, which often lands • If using this method to change the fluid in K100 8v and K1100 on the tank when pulling the lever. I found it a previously good system, start by emptying best to pump the lever until the level showed the master cylinder / reservoir by siphoning A ‘How To’ guide by Tim Woodroffe (Midland Section) almost empty, then refill by pumping the after protecting paintwork, then pump oilcan until the level was threequarters full. fluid in until it changes hue at the reservoir. After undertaking some previous maintenance and 5mm Allen key for the front mudguard. Remembering to close the nipple at the end involving the braking system, I decided to see No beer crate used as a seat this time, as you Further Tips: of each stroke. if I could find a way to ensure a foolproof will be up and down like a jack in the box. • Bleeding works best if new pads have • Discard old fluid, it is hygroscopic (absorbs (and cheap) way of removing the last little air Chop off an 18" (460mm) length of green been fitted, as the pistons are almost fully water) and this allows it to boil at a lower bubbles, or refill a totally drained system. pipe and force it over the smallest diameter retracted. temperature. If your new fluid becomes This method works not only for two oilcan nozzle. Dip the other end into hot • To find out where the air may be, clamp a aerated (ie by transporting in a top box or wheels, but indeed for any hydraulic system. water (to soften) then quickly push it onto rubber brake pipe with mole grips (protect having been in a spongy system) it can be I considered various proprietary aids, but the rear caliper bleed nipple. Fill the can with pipe with cardboard) just enough to stop re-used after allowing to stand in a capped dismissed them as being unsuitable for bike new brake fluid, pouring slowly to reduce the the flow, but not so tightly as to do any bottle for a day or so. master cylinders, whose capacity is either too possibility of aerating the new fluid. Keeping damage. If the “pedal” improves, the air is small or does not have a screw cap. the can low, pump some brake fluid while in the caliper or the hose is faulty. At the If you have any tips, tricks or ideas on this I realised that in most systems (at some pulling the pipe slightly off the nipple to fill front you have a choice of three pipes to try subject please e-mail me [email protected] time), the fluid will be travelling downwards the clear pipe, with no air bubbles present. in the same way. or letters through the editor. whilst the air naturally rises. Therefore, if some When the air is out, push the pipe fully onto air is lurking in a raised part of the pipework the nipple. If you cannot release all of the air, and the fluid is moving down, the air cannot keep the can higher than the nipple so that easily escape upwards. However, if the system the air does not get into the system. were to be filled from the caliper (or the slave Having softened the end of the other piece cylinder) end, the fluid and the air will move of pipe, push that onto the corresponding in the same direction. nipple on the ABS unit (trace the pipes). Tie Some people have told me that in an the other end up high. This pipe becomes a “awkward” system, once one has a spongy reservoir. pedal, to pump the system and leave the pedal (or lever) tied down overnight. This Open both nipples wide to ensure a good pressurises the system and does help the air flow, and pump the oilcan smoothly to the escape. Releasing the pedal later often yields end of its stroke and hold it there. Close an improvement. The drawback is that as small the ABS nipple and release the oilcan lever. amounts of air are absorbed temporarily into Watch for bubbles up the long pipe (success). the fluid, when it eventually separates there is Repeat until bubbles stop. Monitor the level still air in the system. of fluid in pipe. Close both nipples. Try for an Following discussions with experienced improved pedal. mechanics, I was surprised how simple the While pressing the brake pedal lightly, open cure is. the ABS nipple, closing at the end of the stroke, I bought a couple of metres of windscreen before releasing the pedal. Repeat until no washer pipe and a new squirty oilcan with the more bubbles appear. Watch the level of fluid necessary nozzle size to prevent contamination in the reservoir pipe and the brake fluid main from the oil in my existing can. I found one reservoir. Do not allow either to empty. Close at Machine Mart, part code CHT 407 or 408 nipple. Try for an improved pedal. dependant upon capacity. Finally, empty the reservoir pipe into the You should also gather: an old jam jar or jam jar, open the caliper nipple and pump similar container, fresh brake fluid, rags, fluid in until reservoir is half full of new fluid. string and 11mm spanner. A 10mm spanner Close nipple, refit reservoir cap. You should 32 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 33 streaming device. With the optional twin ride-by-ride basis. Those who frequently carry The Autocom Super Pro Bluetooth plug-in, the system offers logical a pillion will appreciate the new separate VOX mixing and control for the seamless integration controls which keep the pillion’s microphone of up to 9 devices with the opportunity for closed until they speak, thereby decreasing even more. the ambient noise. Automatic Intercom The Autocom motto is “Hearing is Believing” and much effort will be directed at training the dealers to provide the most convincing System of demonstrations and sound fitting advice. Apparently most complaints can be traced to the poor fitting of headsets into helmets A personal test by John Bentnall and to electrical interference from other bike- powered devices, so Autocom hopes for a I was invited to test a pre-release version of the change to the latest headset, incorporating closer relationship between the dealer and new Autocom Super Pro Automatic intercom as it does a much more elegant solution for customer in the future. system. This model sits in the middle of the users of in-ear monitor earplugs – a stereo The Super Pro Automatic unit with 4 stereo range as a bike-powered communications input socket mounted on the headset instead + microphone inputs that sits in the tail- centre. Below it sit both the battery-powered of within the downlead. it also has quickly cone of the RT. The unit also powers an Icom Logic System and the Logic Independence detachable speaker connections for those bike-to-bike radio. There are user-accessible which uses Bluetooth rather than wires, to link who do not wish to save money by avoiding dip-switches inside the unit for further rider and passenger. Above it sits the Super the purchase of helmet speakers. For folks adjustments. Pro Remote Control which uses a handlebar who wear a mix of earplugs there is a master This is the optional headset for users of in- mounted, totally-waterproof remote control volume control switch to adjust for different I used ports 2, 3 & 4 for the Garmin 2820 ear monitor earplugs. Next to the downlead to conveniently manage speech and music levels of attenuation. GPS, Bluetooth connection to a mobile phone, can be seen the 3.5mm stereo jack plug for in- volume, and activate bike-to-bike radio There are four “stereo + microphone” ports and the bike radio respectively. The priority ear monitor speakers. Note also the detachable transmission functions. with the standard system, and one bike-to- for the interrupt and the degree of muting speakers, background noise sensor, and the I could fill this article with many pages of bike internal port, organised in the following can be customised to suit using a series of new quick-release cable retaining clip with technical specifications, but I would prefer to manner: switches underneath the quickly-detachable moisture guard. concentrate on the experience as a user and outer cover (which also reveals the incredible compare it to the previous Autocom units miniaturisation of the electrical components). I have owned. I would like to preface my Garmin Zumo users might note that it’s no longer necessary to use a Bluetooth dongle WILDCAT ADVENTURES remarks by saying that I found Autocom when 24 YEARS EXPERIENCE trying to listen to the factory radio on my BMW with a 2009 Autocom system to obtain full R1100RT – above 40mph and the sound from functionality, as it now compatible with an all- the factory speakers was all-but-lost to the wire connection. LIBYA & TUNISIA — Music quality is excellent and speech comes Caravan Routes and Roman Sites roar of the wind. I decided to have a factory 29 OCTOBER-11 NOVEMBER 2010 installation to link the audio from the olde- through loud and clear, whether talking to the worlde Streetpilot III GPS and the bike radio/ pillion, receiving an instruction from a bike- SLOVENIA/CROATIA/BOSNIA cassette into a rider-pillion communications to-bike radio or receiving a phone call (I don’t /MONTENEGRO system. As my BMW has modernised into a like or advocate phone calls while driving or 05-22 SEPTEMBER 2009 riding, but this is done in the name of testing). R1200RT with radio, so have the Autocom MOROCCO—Atlas Mountains Raid systems. An instruction from the GPS will automatically mute the bike radio. With a little tweaking of 27 SEPTEMBER-13 OCTOBER 2009 Oddly enough, the most important part of 11-27 APRIL 2010 any motorcycle communications system is the Aux 1 Bike to bike (internal) the VOX adjustment there is no false-triggering headset - and the slim speakers fit unobtrusively Aux 2 Stereo GPS (with front-rear fader of the microphone even with the visor cracked EASTERN TURKEY — and comfortably into my BMW System 4 helmet and auto volume) open and the screen angled to point the wind- Cappadocia and the Black Sea Coast which has convenient, pre-shaped cut-outs Aux 3 Stereo Phone (rider only or rider blast directly at the helmet. The amplifiers are 06-29 AUGUST 2010 in the foam. The comprehensive instruction & passenger) quite powerful, so the rider’s master volume MOROCCO GS OFFROAD — manual goes to great lengths emphasising the Aux 4 Stereo Music (with front-rear control is set to “minimum” when using in-ear Desert and Mountains Raid importance of correct fitting of the headset fader and auto volume) monitors. 13-24 OCTOBER 2009 and audio accessories. Any helmet can be Aux 5 Stereo Phone (passenger only or Another valuable feature of the new 2009 28 SEPTEMBER-09 OCTOBER 2010 adapted to the Autocom system, but some are rider & passenger) system is that the rider and passenger can very tight-fitting around the ears, so it’s wise to In addition one can add a single or twin now choose to listen to their own music, For DETAILS & PHOTOS please visit check that there is sufficient room before you Bluetooth module in any port depending on an absolute boon when I have my teenage www.wildcat-adventures.co.uk buy. The microphone is best placed almost the priority required, each of which is capable daughter as pillion. The rider-to-pillion fader Phone: 01786 816 160 (Office) touching the wearer’s lips. I appreciate the of handling a phone and stereo A2DP music control can be used to adjust this feature on a Mobile: 07802 470 880 Email: [email protected]

34 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 35 Framlingham Back To Skool Rally THE BMW CLUB NATIONAL Some information from the organisers If you require a twin room, members that none of the rooms at please get your booking in ASAP Framlingham College are en-suite as we have now taken as many and that the toilets and showers bookings for twin rooms as were are in one location on each floor, taken in total at last year’s national although they do have individual rally. We still have plenty of single cubicles for privacy. The ‘shower to rooms, but by the time you read people’ ratio is approximately one this there will only be a few twin shower to every four people. rooms left. We will book these on a first come first serve basis until One last request please, can they are accounted for, then we’ll you double check that the details book anyone else wanting a twin on your cheque before sending it. room into two adjacent singles, at a We’ve had a number of cheques reduced fee of £30 per night instead already which are not signed or of £35. dated etc. We would just like to remind Cliff Batley

36 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 37 38 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 39 DIARY OF EVENTS: July/August 2009

These activities have been arranged as agent for and on behalf of The BMW Club

5 E. Anglia The Worlds End, Norwich Road, July Mulbarton, Norwich, N14 8JT 12 1 E. Anglia Pub meet. 12 Noon. The Three noon Tuns, Wethersfield Road (off the 5 Northern Breakfast run from Tescos Carlisle 7am B1057 Dunmow Road), Finchingfield, John Bell 01228 535173 Braintree, Essex CM7 4NR. 01371 5 Yorkshire Village Hall Cracoe, Marigold’s Hot 810165 snacks, 12noon 1 Northern Mid week run with the South East group 6 Scottish Monday Natter Nite at Meldrums Hotel, 9.30am Paul Nadin 01260 279443 Ceres. 7:30pm [email protected] 7 Mercia Natter Night 19:30hrs Cricketts Inn 1 N. East Club Night Evening Ride out; meet Burton Road, Acersford, Swadlincote. Durham Services Bowburn 7pm; Tony DerbyThree Kings, Saltersway, Seed 01642 785880 Threekingham, Lincs NG34 0AU (01529) 240249 Pub meet 7.30pm 1 Western Evening Meeting – The Lamb Inn, Iron Acton 19.30hrs Denis Bradbeer – 7 Western Evening Meeting – New Inn, Claines, Worcs 20.00hrs Bob Dunn – 01384 01454 775786 390344 1 Southern Old Gits Loomies Café, West Meon Hut 8 Mercia Natter Night 19:30hrs The New Inn, The A32/A272 . 12 noon Wharf, Wilne Lane, Shardlow, Derbys 1 S. East Club Night at The Bull, East Farleigh. DE72 2HG 8pm 8 S. East Midweek Run, Cooper Tunbridge Wells. 1 Ulster Wednesday Evening Run. Corr’s 10 30am. Corner 7pm 8 Ulster Wednesday Evening Run. Corr’s 2 Oxford Natter night, George & Dragon, Corner 7pm Erlestoke, Wilts 7pm 9 E. Anglia Porlock Long Weekend Rally, Porlock, 3-5 Western Lower Foxhangers Farm Camping/ Devon. Hotel accommodation Caravan/B&B, Rowde, Devizes, Wilts or camping available. Paul Brown SN10 1SS, £10 per pitch per night £11 05603168734 with electric hook up. Contact site to 9 Mercia Natter Night 19:00hrs The Bird in book 01380 828254 Keith and Jean Hand, Birmingham Road, Beaudesert, Davis 01225 862488 Henley in Arden B95 5QR 3-5 S. West Axe Valley Camping. Axmouth, Devon 9 Midland Pub Meet 7:30pm. The Old Reindeer, EX12 4BG Rally field, pub next door. Main Street, Edingley, Nottinghamshire Dave Little 01404 861285 NG22 8DE. 01623 882253 3-5 Yorkshire Camping at Naburn Lock Caravan Park, 9 Yorkshire Ride with Dave to the Seaside 01132 Naburn YO19 4RU with Mike Dorking 860604 01977 613716 9 Southern The Flying Bull Inn, Rake GU35 7JB. 3-5 Southern Garmisch Weekend Terry Hartshorn 8pm 01276 474694 10 S. East The Green Man, Ringmer. 8pm 3 Northern Evening natter meeting at The Briars 12 Mercia Colin Ainsworth Breakfast and Cream Hall 8pm Vera Hunt 01257464429 tea run. Meet 09:30 Windy Ridge Café 4 Midland RAF Waddington Airshow Camping Winkhill. A523 Ashbourne–Leek road Weekend. Available Classic BMWs OSGB36 - SK0552 required. Exhibitors camp free! Contact 12 S. East Rugman’s Run to Hollycombe. Depart Bill Rodgers 01526 834480 9.30am from lay-by on A20 at Jct with 5 Midland Ride to Cleethorpes Coastal Light M26. Ron Rugman 01689 600273 Railway. Approx £4 per head. http:// 12 Irish NW Coffee’s sconnolly123@gmail. www.cleethorpescoastlightrailway. com 087 685 6979 co.uk/ Depart 9.45 Friendly Farmer 12 N. East Ride In Lunch Meeting at The Weardale Café, rbt jnct A17/A46 North of Inn, Ireshopeburn Newark, Notts NG24 2NY. Martin 12 Scottish Lunch Meet at Katie’s Tearoom, Birnam, Ellis [email protected] 01623 by Dunkeld . 12 noon 401405 12 London Visit to the Sammy Miller motor museum 5 S. East High Tea Run. Meet at The Bull, East from Denham 09 .30 Farleigh, 12 noon for lunch. Run leaves 12 Oxford Ride out: Gaydon Motor Museum, Eddie 2pm. Kevin Goldfinch 01304 840223 Webb 01295 711363 40 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 41 12 E. Anglia Five Miles Inn, Upware, Cambridgeshire. off M25, Jct 30. Chris Coffill 01634 26 Scottish Lunch Meet at Hopeville Social Club, a small pub in Cheddar. Richard Frost 12 .00 noon 251299 Harlaw Road, Inverurie;12:30pm 01934 641461 12 Western Easter Compton Meeting 13.30hrs Tea 19 Scottish Lunch Meet at Glen Café and Bistro, St 26 Southern Lunch at True Lovers Knot DT11 9JG; 2 N. East Weekend Ride Out; Going West; meet and Natter Mary’s Loch, near Moffat 12:00pm 12 noon at Durham Services, Bowburn, 10am; 12 Yorkshire Lunchtime meet Red Hart Hotel, Blyth, 19 Northern 9am Ride Out from Poplar Services 26 S. East The Bull, East Farleigh; 12 noon John Matthews 0191 3893162 12 noon M56 – Details to be advised 27 Mercia Natter Night, 19:30hrs; The George 2 Northern Ride Out from Poplar and Burton 13 Scottish Natter Nite at Eagle Lodge Hotel, 19 Yorkshire Lunchtime meet How Stean Gorge and Dragon,120 Main Street, Alrewas, services M56 and M6, 9am. Neil Bishopbriggs. 7:30pm Cafe, Lofthouse 12noon Burton on Trent DE13 7AE Plunkett Neil_plunkett@btopenworld. com 13 Yorkshire Natter night Bear Inn South Cave, 19 E. Anglia Shoulder of Mutton, Fordham, Essex. 27 Northern Evening meeting at the Harraby Inn, Market Place 8pm 12 noon Carlisle; 7 .30pm . John Bell 01228 2 London Ride Out to Ogri’s Café, Horam, E Sussex. Godstone duck pond 10am 14 Oxford Natter night, Waggon and Horses, 21 Midland Pub Meet 7.30pm. Kennedy’s Bar, Tower 535173 Southmoor 7 .30 pm Sports Ground, 113 Irthlingborough 28 Yorkshire Natter night, Conservative Club, Street 2 E. Anglia The Worlds End, Norwich Rd, Mulbarton, 14 Southern Saddlers Arms, Send, Marsh GU23 Road, Finedon, Norhants NN9 5EJ. Lane, Gildersome, 8pm Norwich N14 8JT; 12 noon 6JQ. 8pm 01933 681566 28 Oxford Natter night, Dog and Partridge, Riseley, 2 Yorkshire Village Hall, Cracoe, Marigold’s Hot snacks, 12 noon 15 Northern Midweek run from Kirby Lonsdale 21 Oxford Ride Out with North Oxford Garage, nr Reading; 8pm 10am Mike Gibson 01229 582787 meeting at NOG at 6.30pm. John Hillier 28 Southern Saddlers Arms Send Marsh GU23 6JQ; 3-7 Northern Tour of Northern Ireland. John Bell [email protected] 01189 332152 8pm 01228 535173 15 S. East Best Bike Competition at The Bull, East 21 Northern 7.30pm Meet at The Creek, Peel, Isle 29 Mercia OAPs and Layabouts-wot-lunch 3 Scottish Monday Natter Nite at Meldrums Hotel, Farleigh. 8pm of Man. Andrew Brown 01624819088 12:30hrs; Cricketts Inn, Burton Road, Ceres; 7 .30pm 4 Mercia Natter Night 19:30hrs; Cricketts Inn, 15 N. East Social Evening at The Waggon Inn, nr 21 Yorkshire Squires Cafe Bar, Sherburn in Elmet, Acersford, Swadlincote. Derbys DE12 Ponteland 8AP Burton Road, Acersford, Swadlincote, 7pm Derbys DE12 8AP 15 Ulster Wednesday Evening Run. Corr’s 21 Southern The Phoenix Inn, Twyford SO21 1RF. 29 N. East Lucky Few Ride; Nipping round Corner 7pm . Nidderdale; meet Scotch Corner 4 Midland The Three Kings, Saltersway, 8pm Threekingham, Lincs NG34 0AU; 16 S. West Thursday Pizza Night 7.30 Westexe 22 Western Evening Meeting – 99 Neath Road Services; 10am; Pete Holley 0191 586 Carpark, Westexe south, Tiverton. 7944 (01529) 240249; Pub meet 7.30pm Rhos, Pontardawe, Nr Swansea; 4 Western Evening Meeting – New Inn, Claines, Chris Crocker 01884 252759 19.30hrs. Brian Price 01792 862152 29 Ulster Wednesday Evening Run; Corr’s 16 Midland The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby, Corner; 7pm . Worcs, 20.00hrs. Bob Dunn 01384 22 N. East Lucky Few Ride; Westward; Durham 390344 Lincs LN8 3YA (01673) 838347. Pub 29 E. Anglia The Compasses, Littley Green, Essex; Services, Bowburn; 10am; Ralph 4 Southern Poole Quay Harbour Event – Noel meet 7 .30pm Foster 0191 526 2799 19 .30 16 Southern True Lovers Knot DT11 9JG . 8pm Robertson 01425 614389; 5:30pm 22 S. West Wednessday, Fish’n’chips 7.30 – The 30 Irish Leinster meeting, 8pm; West 16 Mercia Reg Reedmann Hotel weekend at County Hotel, Chapelizod. New 4 Ulster Club Meeting. Corr’s Corner; 8pm Quay, Kingsbridge. Dave Little 01404 5 E. Anglia Pub meet; 12 noon; The Three Whitby. Book your own accommodation 861285 members especially welcome. early 01509 568 021 . Meet at M1 J24 [email protected] 087 Tuns, Wethersfield Road (off the services, 10am 22 Ulster Wednesday Evening Run. Corr’s 685 6979 B1057 Dunmow Road), Finchingfield, Corner, 7pm. 17-19 S. West The Robin Rally.Gwithian Farm, Braintree, Essex CM7 4NR; 01371 30 Mercia Natter Night with Northern Section 810165 Gwithian, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5BX. 23 Southern The Flying Bull Inn, Rake GU35 7JB. 19:30hrs. The Whipping Stocks, Stocks Robin Wale 07791798704 8pm Lane, Over Peover, Knutsford WA16 5 Northern Mid week run with the South East group 17-19 Yorkshire Camping weekend at Brookside C&C 24 N. East Fish ’n’ Chip Run; Scotch Corner, 7pm. 9EX 9.30am; Paul Nadin 01260 279443 [email protected] Park, Burton upon Stather. Contact Neil Langsley 01325 311847 31-2 Yorkshire Camping, Caravan or Motor Home Dennis 01924 824088 26 Midland Coleham Pumping Station, Longden at Threaplands House Farm, Cracoe 5 Western Evening Meeting – The Lamb Inn, Iron 17 Northern 7pm Meal at various locations Alan Road, Shrewsbury, Shrops. Cost approx Village. Sue and Jim 01733 205927 Acton; 19.30hrs; Denis Bradbeer 01454 775786 Stretton 01706 656606 £2 per head. (engines will be in steam) 31-3 Yorkshire Cranedale Bunkhouse Weekend. Peter 5 S. West Wednesday Fish’n’chips, 7.30; 18-19 Southern BBQ and camping weekend, Dave and http://www.shrewsburymuseums. Wright 01724 783770 Lynmouth sea front; Ron Lyford 01271 Sandra Collins 01306 712054 com/coleham Depart 9.45 Donington 31 S. West Friday Fish’n’chips, 7.30; Bude Falcon Services J24M1 – Martin Ellis 850216 18 Western Calne Motorcycle Meet, Calne Town Hotel on Crescent Road, Lower Wharf [email protected] 01623 beside Canal . Trevor Martin 01288 5 N. East Club Night Run; Bowburn Services; Centre on A4 between Chippenham 7pm; Mike Cope 0191 3842058 and Marlborough – Meet 12 noon 401405 353891 @ BMW Bike Stand for natter . Janet 26 S. West Concours and BBQ. Starts 2pm. BBQ 5 Southern Old Gits Loomies Café, West Meon Hut Wilson 01225 858876 4pm, A chance to meet other section A32/A272; 12 noon 18 N. East Annual Club BBQ at Phil and Marjorie members and show off your bike August 5 S. East Club Night at The Bull, East Farleigh; Oughtred’s, 4pm at Rowlands Gill. and maybe win a trophy. The Weary 8pm 01207 544851 . Traveller, Station Road, Cullompton. 5 Ulster Wednesday Evening Run. Corr’s Chris Crocker 01884 252759 1-2 S. East West Kent International Rally. Display 18 Scottish Steve Shepley’s Eilean Rally your bike and support the event . For Corner; 7pm . Weekend 26 Western Cotswold Run Meet @ 10.30hrs Cross details contact John Smith on 01322 6 Oxford Natter night, George and Dragon, 19 Western Evesham Country Park and Light Hands Hotel Car Park, 1.5 miles north 342320 Erlestoke, Wilts; 7pm of junct 18 M4. Denis Bradbeer 01454 Railway WR11 4TP. Meet in park 1-3 Irish Boreen Run. Starts in Larne, Northern 6 Southern The Flying Bull Inn, Rake GU35 7JB; 775786 outside railway station 12.30hrs, ride Ireland; 2 nights d/b/b,185 Euro per 8pm on steam train and take picnic or 26 E. Anglia Sunday Café Meeting; 11am; Deepdale person. Booking form and full details 7-9 S. West Slimbridge Camping Weekend, Tudor restaurant and various shops. www. Cafe, Main Road, Burnham Deepdale, on website www.irishboreen.com Caravan Park, Slimbridge GL2 7BP; evir.co.uk Colin Ross 01562 820458 Norfolk PE31 8DD; 01485 211055 bookings open on the 31 March 09, Keith Hackett 01743 356756 19 Midland Breakfast (10am) Jack Hills Café, just 26 Irish Run to the Marble Arch Caves; bookings by end June to M Connolly 7 Northern Evening natter meeting at The Briars north of Towcester on the A5. Then go meet at Headford Arms Hotel, Kells email: [email protected] Hall, 8pm; Vera Hunt 01257464429 for a ride weather permitting. Steve 10am; (bring Sterling). Terry Carolan 087 685 6979 8 Western Classic Bike Open Day @ Bill Little Foreman 01536-722048 / 07859- [email protected] 2 Western Laid Back Lanes – Meet @ Gordano Motorcycles, Oak Farm, Braydon, 909853 26 N. East Weekend Run; Mid Northumberland; Services at J19 of M5, 10.30hrs for Wilts off B4040 between Malmesbury 19 S . East Run To Jimmy’s Farm . Depart 9 30am. meet Washington Services North 11.00hrs start. Scenic lanes ride around and Cricklade. Meet @ 11.00hrs Cross Thurrock Services (petrol side), just 10am; Roger Barr 0191 2575989 35miles in total ending up for lunch at Hands Hotel Car Park, 1.5 miles 42 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 43 north of J18 M4; Janet Wilson 01225 12 S. East Midweek Run, Cooper Tunbridge Wells; 19 Ulster Wednesday Evening Run; Corr’s 25 Southern Saddlers Arms Send Marsh GU23 6JQ; 858876 10 .30am Corner; 7pm 8pm 8 S. East Fun Day and Section Birthday Party; 12 Ulster Wednesday Evening Run. Corr’s 20 Midland The King’s Head, Kingsway, Tealby, 26 Mercia OAPs and Layabouts-wot-lunch; 3.30pm Bill Laing’s place, Lyminge.; Corner; 7pm Lincs LN8 3YA; 01673 838347; pub 12:30hrs; Cricketts Inn, Burton Road, food pre-booking required; camping 13 Mercia Natter Night, 19:00hrs; The Bird in meet, 7.30pm Acersford, Swadlincote, Derbys DE12 available; for directions or other details Hand, Birmingham Road, Beaudesert, 20 Yorkshire Dave’s Ride to the Seaside; contact 8AP phone Margaret on 01474 566142 Henley in Arden B95 5QR 01132 860604 26 Western Evening Meeting; 99 Neath Road, Rhos, 9 Midland Ride to one of the best miniature 13 Midland Pub Meet, 7:30pm; The Old Reindeer, 20 Southern The Flying Bull Inn/True Lovers Knot; Pontardawe, nr Swansea; 19.30hrs; railways in the country (1.5 miles of Main Street, Edingley, Nottinghamshire 8pm Brian Price 01792 862152 21 Northern 7pm, Meal at various locations; Alan track) at Audley End, Saffron Walden, NG22 8DE; 01623 882253 26 Ulster Wednesday Evening Run; Corr’s Essex. http://www.audley-end-railway. Stretton 01706 656606 14-16 Western Camping W/E with John and Jenny Corner; 7pm co.uk/. Depart 9.45 Tesco Melton Beer; venue to be arranged, see 23 Western Mountains and Lakes Ride Out; meet Mowbray (½ mile out of town on the @ 11.00hrs Elan Valley Visitor Centre, 26 E. Anglia The Compasses, Littley Green, Essex; Journal/website/notice board for 19 30. A607 Grantham road) LE13 1SQ; details 3 miles west of Rhayader, café on site Martin Ellis [email protected] or bring picnic; all sections welcome; 27 Irish Leinster meeting; 8pm; West County 14 N. East Fish and Chip run; Bowburn Services, 01623 401405 Brian Morgan 01792 850809 Hotel, Chapelizod; new members 7pm;Tim Gorman 01429232291 9 Irish 9.30am; Spa Hotel Lucan, run to Mt 23 Midland Run to Eden Camp, Malton, North especially welcome; jamesconnolly123@ 14 S. East The Green Man, Ringmer; 8pm Stewart, Co Down; stop at Carrickdale Yorkshire; meet at Forest Corner gmail.com 087 685 6979 Hotel, Dundalk en-route to have coffee 15 Ulster Ulster Grand Prix (date tbc) Snacks just off Ollerton roundabout 27 Mercia Natter Night with Northern Section; and re-group with members from that 16 Midland Breakfast (10am) Forest Corner A614 NG22 9DR; depart 9.30am; Bill 19:30hrs; The Whipping Stocks, Stocks area; nb – bring Sterling for ferry/ Snacks just off Ollerton roundabout Rodgers 01526 834480 Lane, Over Peover, Knutsford WA16 entrance/lunch; Jim Sweeney/Brendan A614, A6075; take the Sheffield road 23 S . East Popham Rally and Bike Meet; depart 9EX A616 200 yds; good cheap food; biker Lang 9.30am Godstone Duck Pond, just 28-31 All Sections National Rally 2009; National 9 E. Anglia Museum of Power Biker Meet; modern friendly; grid ref SK64492, 67912; off M25, Jct 6; Brian Shears 01474 postcode NG22 9DR; Graham Parker 566142 Rally at Framlingham College and classic bikes. Hatfield Road, in Suffolk; for further details see Langford Maldon CM9 6QA; BMW 01623 467852; ride TBA weather 23 S. West Pub Meet, 12 noon; The Weary permitting Traveller, Station Road, Cullompton; the journal Club stand with volunteers required; 30 S. East The Bull, East Farleigh; 12 noon camping option; Mark Dutton 07703 16 Irish South East Slieve Blooms heading for Chris Crocker 01884 252759 179062 the Bog Railway at Cloughan; start 23 Scottish Lunch Meet at Hopeville Social Club, 31 Mercia Natter Night, 19:30hrs; The George and Dragon, 120 Main Street, Alrewas, 9 Irish NW Coffee’s Café, Carrick on Shannon, at the garage entry of the town of Harlaw Road, Inverurie; 12:30pm 12 noon; TJ McHale mctjrt11@ Mountrath; 11am; Peter Deevy deevy@ 25 Yorkshire Natter Night; Conservative Club, Street Burton on Trent DE13 7AE hotmail.com 087 247 0111 iol .ie Lane, Gildersome; 8pm 31 Northern Evening Meeting at the Harraby Inn, 9 Northern Section Meeting at Chipping village 16 S. West Ride Out – East meets West; details 25 Oxford Natter Night, Dog and Partridge, Carlisle; 7:30pm; John Bell 01228 hall; food/snacks available; 1pm; Rhys to be finalised; East – Robin Wale Riseley, nr Reading; 8pm 535173 Jones 01286 881076 07791798704; West – Dave Cooper 01392 877886 9 Western Easter Compton Meeting; 13.30hrs; Cream Teas with Jean + surprise 16 N. East Bikewise Show at Durham Police appearance! Headquarters, Aykley Heads; everyone welcome at Section Stand 9 Mercia Terry Slack’s Mystery Ride; meet at EAST ANGLIA SECTION McDonald A42 / A444; 9:30. 01455 16 Scottish Lunch Meet at Glen Café and Bistro, St 636082 Mary’s Loch, near Moffat; 12 noon Return of the Porlock Rally 9 Scottish Lunch Meet at Katie’s Tearoom, Birnam, 16 Northern 9.00am Ride out from Burton services by Dunkeld; 12 noon M6 – details to be advised 9 E. Anglia Five Miles Inn, Upware, Cambridgeshire; 16 Southern Godfrey’s Run Meet Newlands Corner; 12 noon 0208 642 4076; 9:30am 2009 PORLOCK 9 N. East “Ride In” Lunch Meeting at the Moors 16 Yorkshire Lunchtime Meet How Stean Gorge Centre, Danby Cafe, Lofthouse; 12 noon 9 Yorkshire Lunchtime meet Red Heart, Blyth; 12 16 Ulster Jack Weir’s Run; Corr’s Corner; LONG WEEKEND noon 10.30am (date tbc) Porlock, Somerset 9 Oxford Ride out; Oxford section BBQ 16 E. Anglia Shoulder of Mutton, Fordham, Essex; 12 noon 10 Scottish “Natter Nite at Eagle Lodge Hotel, Numerous restaurants, Bishopbriggs. 7:30pm” 18 Midland Pub Meet; 7.30pm; Kennedy’s Bar, Tower Thursday 9th to Sports Ground, 113 Irthlingborough inns, hotels and quait 10 Yorkshire Natter night, Bear Inn, South Cave, Road, Finedon, Norhants NN9 5EJ; shops adorn this small 8pm 01933 681566 Sunday 12th July town 11 Southern Evening BBQ, booking essential; Roger 18 Northern 7.30pm Meet at The Creek, Peel, Isle Middleton 07976 847973; 8pm RIDEOUTS Lynmouth, Hunters Inn, Valley of the Rocks, Exmoor Long alley skittles match of Man; Andrew Brown 01624819088 Friday evening in the Royal 11 Oxford Natter night, Waggon and Horses, 18 Southern The Phoenix Inn, Twyford SO21 1RF; CAMPING, B&B and Hotel all close by Southmoor; 7 .30pm 8pm COOKED breakfasts in café next to site all three days Oak 12 Western Archery Evening @ Up Yonder, Bury 18 Yorkshire Squires Cafe Bar, Sherburn in Elmet, CAMPING £6 per person per night, hotels and B&B various prices Fish and chip supper on Hill, Moorend, Bristol; meet 19.30hrs; 7pm Saturday evening in the Old Richard Jones 0117 9372803 19 Northern Midweek Run from Kirby Lonsdale; Chapel (for those pre- 12 N. East Lucky Few Run; Lakes a’Plenty; meet 10am; Mike Gibson 01229 582787 Bookings: Paul Brown booked) Bowburn Services, 10am; Jack Lawrie [email protected] Prize for the furthest 0191 4105369 ALL WE ASK IS FOR 19 S. East Club Night at The Bull, East Farleigh; travelled to the rally 12 Mercia Natter Night; 19:30hrs; The New Inn, 8pm YOU TO COME Y on 05603 168734 The Wharf, Wilne Lane, Shardlow, 19 N. East Social Evening at the Waggon Inn, nr Ascend the famous hill!! Derbys DE72 2HG Ponteland ALONG AND ENJO or call for more info and take in the scenery! 44 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 45 The Social Scene Riding

Summer is with us now and there are many our Club going, openly promoting its social club events organised for July up and down appeal for the future. Similar support was also on the the country to pop along to. So please check given to The Vintage and Classic Register Rally out the Journal and come and join us!! in Wales recently. One of the points I made at the AGM was Looking ahead now booking is going well that I would work towards having more than for the Summer National Rally at Framlingham one national rally. With August 28-31 so be sure Rates… that in mind, I have to put your name down provisionally booked soon! This is a great Broadway House Holiday location so be there and Park for May 28th-31st enjoy, don’t just read (Shhh…) 2010 for our new Spring about it later! National Rally. The venue If you are a new will be familiar to those member or simply who stayed there for the haven’t yet involved A ‘Training’ recent national AGM in yourself in any or our April. The Holiday Park Club rallies then now experience by offers caravans and log is the time to venture John Boileau cabins and boasts a bar, out and make some (Oxford section) heated swimming pool, new friends. You will restaurant and function be made welcome and rooms. For the kids there the chances are that you Post’s arrived… OK I’ll get it. Anything Honda Hornet 600… I was on my R1100RT are BMX and skateboard will want to find time interesting? No, usual stuff… cheap pizzas, and Nick on his K1200RS. tracks. It is very close to for more! The very latest half-price hedge trimming, 10% off plastic Over three pints of coffee (I’m not kidding… Cheddar Gorge and not far from the coast. event information will always be found on our guttering, special offer of subsidised advanced in the Asda café we asked for three espressos Maybe we can organise a coach trip for a day Club Forum. rider training from the local council… Eh? and were served with three extra-large wobbly at the seaside, or a trip around the nearby Our social gatherings can sometimes be I didn’t believe it either, on the tried and paper cups of… well, not espresso) we relaxed caverns? Please do let me have your ideas for likened to a London bus, several weeks can go tested basis that if it looks too good to be into a short discussion about how best to use a fun weekend. by with little happening and then three events the day. Tony, an IAM rider and RoSPA observer true it probably is. When I rang the advertised Rather than impose upon a section to take coincide on the very same weekend! Our was ours for about eight hours and was keen on this event I would like to try the concept Club forum has a dedicated area solely for the contact number I fully expected to find that to to hear our preferred routes, and to discuss of this being staged by a small group of keen exchange of ideas between Social Secretaries, get the proposed training, for the astonishing the particular riding skills we wanted him to enthusiasts. I am currently creating a shortlist and it’s also ideal for discussion and rally deal of a full day for £20, there would be a help us to examine and polish. and looking for volunteers! It is early days yet planning. I would like to encourage the use catch… have the roof triple-lagged to enter a Nick’s main interest was his road positioning and there are a few hurdles to overcome, but of this, particularly to encourage joint section prize draw or some such. on the approach to bends, and lines through rallies which pool resources, create better fingers crossed! But there wasn’t. Provided that I booked bends. Mine was overtaking… how to prepare turnouts and can also share some running It was pleasant to see a good showing of for the move and how to be confident and fast costs. Please contact Martin on forum@ a day to take the training before the end of National Committee members at the Northern March it was £20 each for a maximum of two instead of panicky and rushed. Nick is a high Section Rally at Rhyader a few weeks ago bmwclub.org.uk if you need help with setting up a Forum account. riders per instructor, and £25 per rider after mileage rider – 12 to 15,000 miles a year using despite the rather damp weather. The meals his bike for business travel, and in 30ish years in The Eagles Inn nearby were first rate. Look I hope to meet more new faces at out March. forthcoming rallies in 2009 and I want to hear is accident free. I’m nearer the 6 to 7,000 a out for this one next year. Which was how I and friend Nick came your ideas for improvements, some of which year mark with one accident blotting the copy The GS Weekend and Hog Roast organised to be in the car park of the local Asda at book. are already underway. I should have more 9am on March 4 to meet Tony Lockhart of by Mark Weavers of the East Anglia Section news on how these will benefit our Club next So we settled on road positioning and 90‑One Rider Education, whose company is was a great success and a full report appears month. overtaking skills as the two areas we both elsewhere in this issue of The Journal. Club funded by Warwickshire County Council to wanted to work on. Tony fitted us both with support was given in the form of four £25 Paul Brown run the training scheme under the title “Take single-speaker intercom sets, which worked regalia vouchers, and this is the way I see [email protected] Control”. Tony’s transport on that day was a surprisingly well with our custom earplugs, 46 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 47 and we headed first for Chipping Norton via preferences, positioning, gears and speed. The sounds simple, and so it was with my the brilliant OK Diner on the A49 Ludlow the A425 Banbury Road through Southam, usual catalogue, you might say, but nothing overtaking analysis. Tony’s advice included Road just outside Leominster – outstandingly A423 to Banbury then A361 through Bloxham. beats having your own riding dissected and preparing on the approach to a bend for friendly service. By now we were in danger of It was interesting to hear via the intercom analysed by someone with superior skills. overtakes immediately after the bend, a point stretching Tony’s day too far so plotted the how much radio communication there was Nick and I were equally keen to grill Tony when a motorcycle’s acceleration gives it a most direct route back to our starting point between HGV drivers. about some of his techniques, particularly great advantage over most other vehicles, and in Leamington, via Worcester, Pershore and First stop, and the first chance to hear his use of the “wrong” side of the road to get using the full width of the road to get best the A46 past Stratford for a review of the day’s Tony’s assessment of our riding, and for usto good forward vision. I’d been introduced to sight ahead before overtaking. work. comment on Tony’s riding, was Ma Larkin’s that by a police motorcyclist many years ago We also discussed ways of causing as little After about 200 miles and by the time we highly recommended successor to Little Chef but had forgotten about it. annoyance to other motorists as possible when said goodbye to Tony at about 6 pm Nick and I at Chapel House Crossroads, just outside So with both of us now keen to see if we “making progress”, with a reminder from Tony were in no doubt that it had been a tremendous Chipping Norton. could put into practice Tony’s advice, Nick that with bikes as powerful as ours there really day, with a great sense of achievement at Those first 30 miles had put my own plotted a route for us from Chipping Norton was no point in being too close to other vehicles having polished and improved our riding skills poor overtaking technique into stark relief past Worcester to Leominster on the A44 just because we were planning to overtake. As under the careful and analytical guidance of compared to Tony’s skills. Time and again on which as a motorcyclist’s road just gets better he put it, if maintaining the extra distance so an exceptionally good and safe rider. the very windy A425 I would seize a chance to and better the nearer to Leominster you get. our headlights didn’t annoy/intimidate the So our thanks to Tony, and our thanks to overtake with the sense that I just had time to We were too late for lunch at the Bringsty vehicle in front meant that the window to Warwickshire County Council for the best £20 make it if I went hard enough, to find Tony still Garage café just outside Bromyard but the overtake seemed too small, then the overtake worth of anything that I have had recently. behind me having made the same overtake, stop was worthwhile for the selection of probably wasn’t wise in the first place. It certainly takes the sting out of paying my later than me, and with no panic. Tony was classic British bikes on the forecourt and Late lunch and more analysis was had at Council Tax bill… able to analyse my overtaking method and in the workshop. The BSA A10 Gold Flash break it down into a series of moves, each of nearing completion took me back – I bought which we were able to discuss and agree on one for £4/10- from a vicar in Kenilworth in possible improvements. 1967. Based on the 2/6d (12.5p) an hour I Over very good coffee brought to us outside earned at Fine Fare at the time I make that in the spring sunshine our debate ranged over about £180 in today’s money… following distances, indicating procedures and It’s often the case that the best advice

48 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 49 perfect, with the phone being especially subdued. When I swapped to the AROUND THE COMPASS Product Review green ones however, the situation improved These activities have been arranged as agent for and on behalf of The BMW Club dramatically. Background Alpine noise did not seem to increase at all really, July 3-5 (South West Section) Axe Valley Camping Ypres (Ieper). Includes sightseeing days in or near Moto-Safe Axmouth, Devon EX12 4BG; Dave Little 01404 Brussels, Colmar (German border), Macon (Rhone- but music/intercom and 861285 . Alps) and Paris. Places limited. Itinerary and more phone calls were brilliant. information from Martin Ellis martinellis@ntlworld. Hearing Protection Slightly lacking in treble July 9-12 (East Anglia Section) The Porlock com (01623) 401405. perhaps, but really very, Long Weekend System very good. I’d always Porlock is described as “The Jewel in Exmoor’s Sept 11-13 (South West Section) Ammonite Rally Crown” Take a few days away at the seaside on this found that speaking on Newlands Holidays, Charmouth, DT6 6BR. Mike the phone at speeds above EA Section long weekend. Hotel and guesthouse / Groves 01305 815361 . BB users and campers come together in this superb I’ve never had a great deal of success with fifty was not very good due Somerset coastal location. Porlock is bounded September 12-19 (Mercia Section) Brittany Trip earplugs. I’ve tried everything from the cheap to the wind/background to the north by its shingle ridge with breathtaking Accommodation is in well appointed static vans and foam ‘bungs’, to expensive custom made units, noise in my helmet, and I had to slow down to views over the Bristol Channel and to the south, by the cost per couple, per unit will be £264 (which and had reached the conclusion that earplugs hold a successful conversation, but using the the rolling hills of the Exmoor National Park. You includes towels and bed linen hire). Site owned were not for me – until these came along. ‘Moto Safe’ plugs the problem disappeared are cordially invited to the Fish and Chip restaurant by Benodet Breaks and is on the S West Coast of Not of your typical appearance, they actually completely, and conversations at motorway dinner on the Saturday night. Let us see if we can Brittany. On site pub, restaurant, shop, takeaway. beat the locals in a friendly game of skittles. Last Each unit has a barbeque. Initial enquiries, Ian year they thrashed us . Book your interest or for more McNaughton 0115 932 5537 or Colin Ainsworth information please call Paul Brown 05603168734 01332 874935. £100 deposit, or bookings direct to (local rate number). Benodet Breaks, Steve Jackson on 01543 473089. July 17 – 19 (South West Section) The Robin Rally September 18-21 (Irish Section) Thatch Rally Gwithian Farm, Gwithian, Hayle , Cornwall TR27 5BX . Robin Wale 07791798704 . Tir Gan Ean Holiday Homes, Doolin, Co Clare. 130 Euro or 110 Sterling p/p includes accommodation August 1-3 (Irish Section) Irish Boreen Run and dinner on the Saturday night in the Tir Gan Ean Starts in Larne, Northern Ireland; 2 nights d/b/b Hotel. Run out on the Sat/Sun. Bookings by end 185 Euro per person. Booking form and details are August to Mary Connolly email: jamesconnolly123@ on our NEW WEBSITE at www.irishboreen.com; gmail.com tel 087 685 6979. Payments by post to: look very flimsy, but don’t let the looks fool speeds (and probably above) became a much if you have booked since 31st March and have Mary Connolly, “Kylbeg”, Landestown, Sallins, Co you. They’re incredibly hardy and withstood more pleasurable experience. not received a confirmation of your booking from Kildare, Ireland. some serious tugging and mishandling during My feeling is that the yellow ones would the Social Secretary, please forward on a copy of my test period of about three weeks over a suit someone who wants maximum noise your information/confirmation of booking with your September 25 – 27 (East Anglia section) The payment by draft/cheque (payable to the BMW Blackbull Rally distance of approximately 1000 miles on attenuation, and does not use gadgetry as Club Irish Section). Bookings by end June to Mary Pickering is an historic market town and the official different days. described above, whereas the green ones will Connolly email: [email protected] tel gateway to the North York Moors National Park, They’re called ‘Moto Safe’ ear protectors, are suit those who do use an MP3 player or an 087 685 6979. Payments by post to: Mary Connolly, and is located in North Yorkshire between York and manufactured by Alpine hearing protection, intercom/phone system, but still want to care “Kylbeg” Landestown, Sallins, Co Kildare, Ireland. the Whitby, making it the ideal holiday location for and were supplied by Nippy Norman’s (sole for their ears. Isn’t it nice to have the choice August 7-9 (South West Section) Slimbridge visitors to the region. We have now been hosting UK distributors) for evaluation. As you can see though? They’re easy to clean (washable) and Camping Weekend this rally since 2004. Please join us in this lovely from the pictures, they come in a neat wallet can be cut to length if you have short ear- Tudor Caravan Park, Slimbridge GL2 7BP; Keith location for a relaxing weekend. Black Bull Caravan with an applicator to make inserting them into canals. My only real only criticism is that they Hackett 01743 356756. Park, Malton Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire your ears a simple task with the same results can be a little fiddly to remove, but taking YO18 8EA. Contact E/A Social Secretary for more every time. everything else into consideration, I may be August 28-31 The BMW Club National Rally info . http://www.blackbullpark.co.uk/ Framlingham College, Framlingham, Suffolk. Here’s the neat bit – they’re really two sets of being a little picky, especially when you realise Organising Section, East Anglia, Cliff Batley, Mark October 23-26 (Irish Section) October Bank plugs in one, with different coloured plug-in that they only cost seventeen pounds! With Dutton. No other events may be arranged on this Holiday weekend attenuators to suit different people/noise level custom ear protection costing anything up weekend. Ardara, Co Donegal. 3 nights B+B+D, 165 Euro, needs. The supplied documentation explains to eighty or ninety pounds, these really are September 4-6 (North East Section) 13th Annual bookings by end September to Mary Connolly the different levels of attenuation attained, but superb value for money. Club Camping Weekend email: [email protected] tel 087 226 put simply, the yellow ones provide a higher My thanks go to Norman Birtles (MD of Durham Amateur Rowing Club camp site, Green 4424. Payments by post to: Mary Connolly, “Kylbeg” level of noise attenuation than the green ones. Nippy Normans) for providing the review Landestown, Sallins, Co Kildare, Ireland. Lane. Contact Graham Walker 01207 528426. And you get to choose which suits you best. sample. September 6-20 (Midland Section) 14 night November 6-8 (South West Section) The Hippo How’s that for a technical description? Nippy Normans http://www.nippynormans. European Tour Rally I tried the yellow inserts first, and found that com (type motosafe into the search box). Passing through Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, The Colliford Tavern, Liskard, Cornwall. PL14 6 PZ while I could still hear the music through my Alpine hearing protection http://www. Switzerland and France, with four nights at the Italian Same place as last year. Contact Sally Robinson Starcom Intercom/Garmin Zumo, it was not alpine.eu lakes, and a visit to the Menen gate ceremony in 01395 597725 50 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 51 Where We Meet Section and

EAST ANGLIA: The Worlds End, Norwich Road, Swallowfield by-pass (A33)) 19:30. 4th Tuesday Village Mulbarton, Norfolk NR14 8JT, 12:00, 1st Sunday; The Five Hall, Uffington, Oxfordshire, 14:00 occ. Sundays. Miles, Upware, near Soham, Cambs,12.00, 2nd Sunday; Register News SCOTTISH: Meldrums Hotel, Ceres, Fife, 19.30, 1st The Shoulder of Mutton, Fordham, Essex, A1124 12:00, Monday. Eagle Lodge, 2 Hilton Road, Bishopbriggs, 3rd Sunday; The Compasses, Littley Green, Essex,19:00, last Wednesday . Glasgow G64 2PN, 19.30, 2nd Monday. Katie’s Tearoom, Perth Road, Birnam PH8 0AA, 12:00, 2nd Sunday. Camping is available. More information on IRISH: Dublin Meeting – 4th Thursday 8.00 pm, East Anglia Section Hopeville Social Club, Harlaw Road, Inverurie, 12.30, 4th the show or to book a bike jumble pitch at a West County Hotel, Chapelizod; James Connolly Sunday; Glen Café Bistro, St Marys Loch, Selkirkshire [email protected]. 1st Monday, Following on from my jottings in February’s Limerick – TD7 5LH, 12.30, last Sunday. cost of £15, from Peter Trent telephone 01702 venue details from Pat Mulcahy 087-2377312. North Journal regarding midweek meetings for the 522238 e-mail: [email protected] When West Meeting – 2nd Sunday, Coffey’s Café, Carrick-on- SOUTHERN: The Phoenix Inn, Twyford, Hants SO211RF, retired members that lunch, the response booking please say “BMW club”. Shannon, 11.30am; TJ McHale, 087-2470111 mctjrt11@ on the B3335 1 mile south of M3, J11, 20.00 third Tuesday. hotmail.com . Cork – Tuesday night Runs, May to The Saddlers Arms, Send Marsh, Nr Ripley GU236JQ, was a definite “yes”. In continuation, we will I am very pleased to announce that we have September, meet at 6.30pm at Island Gate, Glounthaune, 20.00, alt Tuesdays. The Two Counties Inn, Rake now be having a midweek lunchtime meeting over 200 booked in with accommodation for Cork; contact Liam Quinlan, [email protected], GU35 7JB, on the B2070 between Liphook and Petersfield, on the first Wednesday of the month at the the National Rally August 28th-31st and we 0868252774 . alt Thursdays. The True Lovers Knot at Tarrant Keyneston, Three Tons in Finchingfield commencing at thank all members who have shown support LONDON: Section meets are as rideouts and are irregular, Dorset DT119JG, 3 miles east of Blandford on the B3082 noon. The full address is: Wethersfield Road, for this event. please see their website and the Journal Diary for meets. Wimbourne Road, 20.00 3rd Thursday. “Old Gits” Loomies Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 4NR, Peter Jones 07710887958, Nick Fry 01438749913 for Diner on A32 at West Meon Hut cross roads A272 & A32, The Blackbull Rally, Pickering, North advice. Hampshire first Wednesday, 12 noon. and it’s situated on the B1057 Dunmow Road. Yorkshire September 25th-27th has the Thank you to George Saunders for suggesting MERCIA: Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, SOUTH EAST: ‘The Bull’, East Farleigh, Nr Maidstone, choice of camping or caravan and chalet Derbys DE65 5??, see diary for dates and times. 20.00, 1st/3rd Wednesdays. The Green Man, Lewes Road and researching this venue. We are looking for accommodation. In beautiful North Yorkshire, New Inn, 61 The Wharfe, Wilne Rd, Shardlow, Derbys (B2192), Ringmer, East Sussex, 20:00 2nd Friday. ‘The a similar venue for a midweek meeting to take feel free to explore moorland, forests and nd DE72 2HG, 01332 793330, 2 Wednesday, 1900hrs. Bull,’ East Farleigh, nr Maidstone on the last Sunday. place on the 3rd Wednesday lunchtime in the the Yorkshire Coast. Book with Paul Brown Bird in Hand, Birmingham Road, Beaudesert, Henley- northern part of the section. in-Arden, West Midlands B95 5QR, 01564 792 689, 2nd SOUTH WEST: Jamaica Inn: PL15 7TS. At Bolventor, 05603168734 Thursday, 1900hrs. The Whipping Stocks, Stocks Lane, off A30 east of Bodmin (signed from A30). The Weary I offer my thanks to Matt Butcher for We will be again at this year’s 18th Copdock Over Peover, Knutsford WA16 9EX, 01565 722332, 4th Traveller, EX15 1BQ, at Cullompton, 100 yards from volunteering to compile the report of the very Motorcycle Show, Trinity Park (Suffolk Junction 28 off the M5 on the A3181. All meets 1200 as Thursday,1900hrs. The George and Dragon, 120 Main well attended GS Rally at Banham hopefully it Agricultural Show Ground) on October 4th. Street, Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AE, 01283 per calendar of events. will appear in this journal (it does – Ed). Talking to many riders they feel this show is 791476, last Monday, 1900hrs. Corr’s Corner, Glengormley, Co Antrim, 8.00pm ULSTER: We have scheduled a long weekend at such a friendly event and, is reminiscent of MIDLAND: All year round gatherings The Three Kings, on first Tuesday every month. Wednesday evening runs, Porlock 9th-12th July. Porlock for those the way the Peterborough BMF show used to Saltersway, Threekingham, Lincs NG34 0AU, 01529 Corr’s Corner, 7.00pm from beginning of April to end of who have not visited is well know for many 240249, 1st Tuesday 7.30pm; The Green Dragon, Blind August. Sunday morning runs from Corr’s Corner (unless be before being dominated by sponsorship reasons, but one in particular is the steep hill Lane, Oxton, Notts NG25 0SS, 0115 9652012, 2nd specified) 10.30am most Sundays from early April to late from major insurance companies. on the approach to this quaint and attractive Thursday 7.30pm; Kennedy’s Bar, Tower Sports Ground, October. The show attracts about 10,000 visitors. The 113 Irthlingborough Road, Finedon, Northants NN9 5EJ, Somerset Village, providing both camping 01933 681566, 3rd Tuesday 7.30pm; The King’s Head, WESTERN: Easter Compton Village Hall on the B4055 show will feature Jean-Pierre Goy, the nice (south of Junction 1 M48) 13.30hrs, 2nd Sunday. New Inn, and hotel accommodation. We have ensured Kingsway, Tealby, Lincs LN8 3YA, 01673 838347 3rd that cooked breakfasts are available for all, French stuntman (as long as he doesn’t want Thursday 7.30pm. Winter gatherings The Community Claines, Worcester, 2000hrs, 1st Tuesday. The Lamb Inn, to use my bike again!). There is a ‘Best Club’ Centre, Great Lane, Greetham, Rutland and The Rangers Iron Acton, 19.30hrs, 1st Wednesday. 99 Neath Road, adjacent to the campsite. Maybe they will be Cycle Clubhouse, off Islington Road, Towcester, Northants Rhos, Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 3EH, 19.30hrs, 4th not quite as filling as the Banham or Blackbull stand award up for grabs for the first time at occasional Sundays, October to March. Wednesday . banquets but perhaps that’s not a bad thing, the 2009 show. I would like the section to win NORTH EAST: The Durham Amateur Rowing Club, YORKSHIRE: Cracoe Village Hall on B6265 north leaning towards quality rather than quantity. this accolade. Please offer your help again – Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU at 19.30hrs of Skipton through Rylstone, 12 noon 1st Sunday, To not totally wipe out your chance to gain we need volunteers and stand personnel. In 1st Wednesday of the month. The Waggon Inn, 3 miles BD23 6LQ, 54.034242 -2.042127. The Bear Inn, South a few pounds we will have a Fish and Chip addition, the Copdock Team has asked if we NW of Ponteland on A696, NE20 0DH, 19.30hrs 3rd Cave, on the A1034 from the A63, Brough, 8pm, 2nd can provide one or two bikes and owners Wednesday. Unless otherwise noted all runs start from supper on the Saturday night with the usual Monday, HU15 2AS 53.77551 -0.596867. The Red Hart to parade in the main ring. A short ‘live’ Durham Services, Bowburn J61 A1(M). Hotel, Blyth, on the B6045 from Blyth services on the A1, announcement of the winner of the longest NORTHERN: The Briars Hall Hotel on A5209 near 12 noon, 2nd Sunday, 53.363255 -1.061468. Squires distance award and other topical rally news. commentary will be provided on the bikes’ Burscough, Lancs, 20.00 1st Friday; All Saints Church Cafe Bar, Sherburn in Elmete, on the B1222 from the Have a go at playing Long Alley skittles in a history and specifications. This event will last Hall, Hale Barns, A538, 14:00, 2nd Sunday; Harraby Inn, A1 or the A162, 7pm on the 3rd Tuesday, LS25 5LQ, match verses the pub team in the Royal Oak for about 30 minutes. Please get back to me as Carlisle, A6, 2 miles west of M6 J42, 19.30, last Monday; 53.782854 -1.288791. How Stean Gorge Cafe, 12 noon, next to the campsite on Friday and a re-match soon as you can or at least before the end of The Whipping Stocks, south Knutsford, A50, 20.00, last North of Pately Bridge near Lofthouse, 3rd Sunday, HG3 Thursday of month . on Saturday. More information from Paul July if you can oblige. 5SF, 54.154317 -1.858256. The Conservative Club, Finally, If anyone has some ideas how we OXFORD: George & Dragon, Erlestoke, Wilts 7.00pm, 1st Town Street, Gildersome on the B6126 between Morley Brown on 05603 168734. Thursday; Waggon and Horses at Southmoor off the A420, and New Farnley, 8pm on the last Tuesday, LS27 7HX, Closer to home, we are taking an exhibition can improve the stand, please let me know. 19:30, 2nd Tuesday Dog & Partridge, Riseley (off end of 53.756628 -1.6325. stand to promote the club at a new (local Safe Riding! And cheerio until next month. yet small) motorcycle show at The Museum Mark Dutton Please send all changes to Where We Meet to the National Social of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon, 01206 212444 / 07703 179062 Secretary – including postcodes for GPS systems as well! Essex, CM9 6QA. 9th August 2009 Pre-book [email protected] 52 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 53 Irish Section in August. 9th August Jim Sweeney and Alan (Bertie Bassett Legs); Arnold of Journal Events or contact me) in September, and the Brendan Lang are organising a run up to literary fame; Gary (The Sun Navigator – the next Sunday ride out will be on July 12th to I am sad to report that we lost a dear friend Mount Stewart (see diary of events for full star not the paper (I mean the Star that gives Sammy Millers Motor Museum in the New to the Club recently, Peggy Kerrigan RIP. Peggy details). Don’t forget to bring Sterling for this us life and not the paper)); Gurney Sue (my Forest. If you are interested in Somerset you and her husband Noel were always there run. Also on 16th August we have a run to the other half); John Lynch and Ian (Blockbuster) will need to let me know now as it may already to welcome members for many years to the Slieve Blooms, and on to the Bog Railway at Marks. Thereafter we were joined by a further be too late to add rooms. Thatch Rally, and helped to make the stew and Cloughan. Contact Peter Deevy [email protected] nine members for lunch, and early evening Looking ahead to next year, your committee Irish coffees. Our thoughts and prayers are 0872 570855 / 052 9156905 (evenings). by Robert (Brackets) Bensley and his wife will be meeting in early November to put with Noel and the family at this sad time. We have had some good news in the Club Anne, who spent the weekend with us prior together the 2010 events, so if anyone has any The new Irish Boreen web site is up and recently from Frances Mansfield, to let us to embarking upon their three month trip suggestions for weekend trips, please do put running and it has been updated so that all know that Pat (our former Club Webmaster), around Europe. them forward sooner rather than later. Ireland the Club’s main events can be booked online who was involved in a very serious accident at On Saturday, people did their own things has been suggested to me as has Germany’s from now on. We also have a new webmaster Easter 2008, is now home from hospital and with Grahame leading a group to visit the Vimy Baltic Coast. – Daithi Wright – and he is working hard is on the road to recovery. I am sure that all Ridge and the Canadian Memorial; Sue and How about Normandy including the June to keep the site updated and keep everybody members will be delighted to hear that and Moi, Robert, Anne, Mike and Janice spent the 67th commemorations, or Brittany? The informed. If anybody wants info put on the send Frances and the family their best wishes day exploring Brugge while Duncan and Lee same goes for Sunday Ride Outs for which site let him know. Pat Bradley and I have been for Pat. went off on their own somewhere (separately suggestions would also be appreciated. Go very busy fine tuning the Boreen 09 and it Social sec – James Connolly that is). carefully. should be a great weekend for all attending. 087 685 6979 Sunday saw the whole group (except Duncan Peter Jones 07710 887958 There are still a few places left, so log onto [email protected] and Lee) visit the Boyau de la Mort (Trench [email protected] www.irishboreen.com for booking details etc. of Death), this being a series of preserved We also have Don Hall’s run from Dublin trenches on the west bank of the lJzer River on the 12th July, and we will send details to London Section at Diksmuide, and the 84m high lJzertower, Mercia Section all participants by e-mail as soon as Don has which on twenty two floors houses a museum May started off with Colin Ainsworth’s fun finalised everything, but you might also like to Those of you who did not manage to make our and exhibition in honour of the part played Section’s Belgium trip missed a great weekend day at Derby. The weather was drizzly by the check the website. The Thatch Rally is booking by Flemish soldiers in The Great War. This time it came to start but a few hardy souls had up fast, and lot of people are showing a lot which had it all – great company, great food, was a moving experience, as is the ceremony great wine, great weather, and for a change, turned up, including the burger van. Most of of interest in this October weekend event. held nightly at The Menin Gate, which we all those there, started the day with breakfast, See the diary, and contact Mary for bookings. not too much mileage, leaving us plenty of attended on Saturday evening . leisure time in which to enjoy ourselves (my after which the rain had dried up and a Regrettably Liam Quinlan has decided to By late afternoon there was still not a group of us (led by Colin) went onto the first door to door mileage was a mere 525 miles). suspend his mid-week runs in Cork due to a cloud in the sky so a trip to the seaside was part of the training. Firstly it was how to do The photograph is of the Section Advanced lack of interest. I would like to thank him on suggested, and we duly arrived at Nieuwport U-turns properly on a very wide bit of road, Party having just arrived in Brugge late behalf of the Club for all the hard work he has half an hour later for beers and wine on the then doing it repeatedly in a narrower space morning on the Friday, our mission being to set put into the runs from Cork over the years. beach! each time. Next it was on to a narrow road to There are a couple of runs being organised up a base for lunch. From the left: Yours truly, Alas, Monday came all too soon and practice there, and finally some went onto the there followed the usual procession home. pavement for really tight turns. From there we Generally the trip was an over-all success, went to the obstacle course against the clock. with the only complaints coming from a U-turn, zig-zag, under the limbo bar, tight couple of quarters, about the slow service at circle, limbo bar the other way, figure of eight, dinner on Sunday evening. We did have prior and a dash for the finish gate. warning of this likelihood however, so the Following that we went to try the new time was pleasantly spent playing party games, bike test course. It’s probably no harder, chatting and drinking. Bread roll throwing just different. Some of it has to be done at a was banned following the previous Saturday minimum of 50 kph (it’s taught at 35 mph, as evening’s skirmish, in which I played no part you fail if you go too slow!). Not much space whatsoever! (childish behaviour!!). to get to 35 mph. One other complaint was directed at The rest of the day was spent practicing, (Blockbuster) Marks and his errant Sat Nav getting tips from the instructors (all volunteers on the homeward journey, but having “been from amongst Shires MCT trainers), and there and done that” I took no part in that watching Mick Extance and some of the complaint either!! (I believe that there may be trainers having a competition on the obstacle a more detailed account of this “Blockbuster course. We had been managing times of a Performance” elsewhere in this or a later minute plus, but they were fighting the times Journal so keep an eye out for it). down from a slow(?) 25sec -24 -23 -22 -21sec Our Section’s next weekend adventure will on the bikes which Mick had brought along be the Somerset Bash (details in the Diary of with him from Pidcocks. 54 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 55 Andy Hadlington from Bike Plus was there to There are two events in July. On the 12th advertise the scheme with lots of free goodies, there is a Breakfast and Cream Tea run ranging from sidestand plates and earplugs to organised by Colin Ainsworth starting from hi-vis jackets. Once the weather cleared up. a Cricketts Inn (one of our meeting places) at lot more people appeared and it turned out to 08:00, and going for breakfast at the Windy be an informative and enjoyable day. I’d like Ridge Cafe on the A523 Ashbourne–Leek road to thank the instructors from Shires for their OS grid SK0552 at 09:30. He will then be effort to make it such a success, and Andy for doing a ride around Derbys. and Staffs before the information and goodies. enjoying a cream tea. The following weekend Terry and Sue Slack The second is a weekend away at Whitby led a ride-out to Hay on Wye. We had an early with Reg Reedman. The dates are start with ten bikes and it seemed that every July 17-19. Contact Reg for details on 01509 time I had a chance to count the line there 568 021 or 07843 701 072. was an extra one. We followed some very There are the usual pub meets, although we pleasant roads to Upton on Severn where we no longer meet at the Whipping Stocks. If you weekend. The Chef who was to cook for us diner to The Griffins Head, 28 Wilby Road, can think of an alternative let me know. Ride stopped at the Marina for refreshments (they cried off with a medical emergency, and the Mears Ashby, Northampton NN6 0DX. Again, safely and have fun do a grand egg and sausage sandwich). As we catering for 80+ fell to Bron and emergency good food, friendly landlord being the driving Sean Dodds 01332 723843 left, Upton seemed a very interesting town replacement Sandra. Thanks go to Sandra force behind the change. [email protected] and there are some nice villages in the area. for help with catering, and George and Bill Thursday 16th is The King’s Head, Kingsway, The rest of the route was equally interesting, for logistics and ride outs, etc. Also to Ian for Tealby, Lincs LN8 3YA – pub meet 7.30pm. lots of nice curves and bends to keep the Midland Section leading the walk, which I was press ganged On the 19th we have a breakfast meet (10am) mind alert and some very pleasant scenery. We into doing, but at least we stopped at the pub! at Jack Hills Café, just north of Towcester on arrived at Hay on Wye at about one thirty, and Well, the return of the Rutland rally was a I can only say what a great job was done so the A5, then we’ll go for a cross country ride parked on the large bike reserved area of the smashing success, especially for Sean Dodds many times, but thanks again all concerned. to the Coventry Transport Museum. Steve huge car park prior to wandering around the who was knocked off his bike while out for an The pictures show Gilbert’s immaculate Foreman 01536-722048 / 07859-909853. town. I’d never been there before but thought early morning spin on his GS. Luckily he fared Velocette by Wymondham Windmill, with And finally, on Sunday the 26th Martin is there might be a few book shops there. I knew better than the bike, and walked away with a leading us on a run to Coleham Pumping it was famous for it’s literature festival, but Bill Rodgers looking inconspicuous, and the fractured arm. Jury is still out on the bike. He Midland section doing what they do best Station, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, Shrops. was taken aback by just how many book shops was well enough to came back to Greetham Cost approx £2 per head (engines will be in there are – there is even an outdoor one in the (both at Rutland Rally). to collect his tent, albeit with friends. Wishing Andy Pilkington’s Ride out to the National steam) http://www.shrewsburymuseums.com/ castle grounds. Due to the competition, some you a quick recovery Sean. coleham – depart 9.45 Donington Services of the prices were very reasonably and even I Mining Museum attracted 9 bikes, and a great The rest of the weekend was enjoyed in day out was had by all, especially the tour J24M1 – Martin Ellis martinellis@ntlworld. succumbed to buying a few. gorgeous sunshine, and our thanks go out com 01623 401405. The town itself is a quiet, small market town of motorway (north and south) which was to Terry and Bron for what was an excellent thrown in to confuse! I believe everyone got Don’t forget – if you have an idea for a and has lots of interesting nooks and crannies social event, ride out, etc, please let me know. down the various small there safe and sound in the end. The Waddington Air Show classic motorcycle We need some alternative ideas to keep things alleyways. There are also fresh, and encourage more members out on a number of interesting section scheduled for 4th-5th July has been their bikes! buildings. Well worth cancelled by the organisers due to space Until next month. the visit I think. constraints. Steve Foreman After spending a Apologies for any inconvenience, but 01536 722048 / 07859 909853 couple of hours at Hay, Martin’s run to Cleethorpes Coastal Light [email protected] a couple of people set Railway on Sunday the 5th, is still on. Entry off home, as they had approx £4 per head. Depart 9.45 from a long journey, but the Friendly Farmer Café, rbt jnct A17/A46 North Northern Section rest of us went for a of Newark, Notts NG24 2NY. Martin Ellis ride to Hay Bluff and [email protected] 01623 401405. Hi all. May was a busy month starting with Lord Hereford’s Knob, a Tuesday 7th sees us at The Three Kings, Brian’s red kite run into deepest Wales, which nice route by bike, but I Saltersway, Threekingham, Lincs NG34 0AU was enjoyed and appreciated by around wouldn’t like to hike it! 7.30pm, and on Thursday 9th we’re at the 12 members. We then had our meeting at As we came down from new venue – The Old Reindeer, Main Street, Chipping which attracted around 60, who the Knob we stopped to Edingley, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8DE. Pub were entertained by ‘Lancashire Hawks and refuel, and being back in meet 7.30pm – nice country pub with a good Owls’. erefordshire I departed menu and friendly landlord. The Rhayader camping weekend was a to get some of God’s And while talking about new venues, we wash out as far as the weather was concerned, nectar, cider. have decided to change our 3rd Tuesday in with torrential rain and strong winds keeping the month meeting place from Kennedy’s most away, but the 15 who turned up had a 56 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 57 great time, some of the more lively amongst by the large group there. The rain had a go on from Scotch Corner, a us staying up till 2.30am in the local hostelries the way up and coming back, but the weekend new route for him so watching the dancing and the stripping on the was good and much fun was had by all. There it’ll be one to be on. pool tables, it really is amazing what goes on are plenty of attractions in the area besides the We’re starting to in rural Wales at the weekends. rides and views which take a lot of beating. put next year’s Diary Bill Smithson’s Black Grouse Run was The Club Night was simply social and was together, so we’re after also well attended and they ware bathed in very much so with a good gathering on a a sprinkling of new glorious sunshine by all accounts. pleasant evening. leaders to take the rides Mike Gibson’s ever popular mid week The Ride In lunch was similarly social, with out, whether short or run was also well attended, but they were fewer there, but we had a good meal and a long. We are also looking apparently prevented from stopping at their sunny day out in Longframlington. for suggestions for ‘Ride intended lunch stop by a bunch of scary Eddie’s mid week run got to the Reghed In Lunches’ and for women!! Centre via a coffee in Middleton in Teesdale talks or presentations As usual there are more details about the and then a tour of Edendale with 14 bikes on a few of the Club above on www.bmwclub.org.uk/northern (several two up), all in nice weather. After nights to break up the In July we have the Skegness Chip Shop refreshments we headed back via Hartside menu of winter nights run, from Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire which and Alston and then via minor roads back into entertainment. So step promises to be a good day out, so give Frank Weardale and then home. Very good fun. up please!! It’s your Hambelton a ring 01298708194 to join the Brian’s run (with a fair turnout) got a bit Diary. run. more weather when they got to the Lakes, to This year’s Autumn buffet night on October On the 5th July the second of John Bell’s the point of beating a retreat, but not without sitting on the veranda by the Thames, in the 17th will be at the the South Causey Inn, breakfast runs leaves Tesco car park in Carlisle incident when they were pulled in at Hawes morning sunshine. We set off about noon, at 7am, this is a fab way of getting a run in, by the law for a check by VOSA. All survived Stanley. Phil has done a deal, it will be £7.50 a head for the buffet and £72 for a double room Dave Hawkins tagged on just as we left the and then home to do the chores. Personally, and got home safely. café, and Dave and Rosemary took us on a I would prefer to extend the run till bed time The Waggon night was popular with a good B&B – call them direct if you want a room, as soon as possible too. It will be an informal twisty route through the lanes of Oxfordshire leaving no time for the chores. few bikes there and plenty of chat. and Buckinghamshire to get to Waddesdon Mike Gibson’s regular run leaves Kirby evening at a subsidised cost and we hope we The final event was the curry night at Philip manor where you had to make the choice of Lonsdale at 10am on the 15th July. Gray’s church hall. The turn out should have get a good turn out. The Camping Weekend is early September; either staying to look at the manor or going Alan Stretton’s evening meetings on the third been better – yes, where were you? – but it Graham can give you any information you to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. I Friday of the month has become a nomadic was a great evening for a run out, and luckily need on that, but it’s a lovely spot. Looks decided to stay and look around Waddesdon affair so give Alan a ring on 01706 656606 to the route turned out well with the curry being like we may be having a good summer, but Manor in the company of Rob and Marion, find out where they will be meeting. even better. Thank you, Helen and Philip. We remember – carpe diem! Ken and Fiona and Dave and Linda, while It’s not too late to join John Bell on his tour had seconds too as there was plenty, then a of Northern Ireland from the 3rd to the 7th Tony Seed 01842 785880 Dave and Rosemary Hicks led the remainder fast ride home on a clear night. [email protected] August so give him a ring on 01228 535173 July has eight runs available, all detailed on to the railway centre. Looking ahead to the National Rally in East in the Diary. The Club night is a run from When we parked the bikes we found Anglia in August, there will be an intersection Bowburn, now to be led by John King who Oxford Section another BMW already parked there, and of sports event which includes (among other has taken it over; thanks John. The ‘Ride In course wondered whose it was? The mystery things) a tug of war competition. I will be Lunch’ is in Weardale, a beautiful destination On the 10th of May, Dave and Rosemary Hicks was solved when we got to the tea room responsible for getting a team organised, so in good weather, and the Waggon evening led their Either/Or ride out. We all met at the and found Ian and Fiona Cummins. Most it’s the perfect opportunity for us to gather should be good for a ride out, as the last few Benson Café, where some had late breakfasts, of the crew were happy to wander through our largest members together to uphold the have been. with others having teas and coffees while the gardens but I decided to look around honour of the section. In fact the more solidly On the 18th, Phil and Marjorie put on the built you are the better! All you’ll have to annual Barbecue again, always an entertaining do is dig your heels in and lean back while day with good company including a variety of remembering to hold on to the rope. cooks and plenty of barbie’d food (courtesy of Will anybody who is interested (male or the section so don’t you want some?). All are female) please get in touch so that I can put invited to come along and you can be sure of a you on the team? pleasant evening in scenic surroundings. Have a great biking summer Neil does a Fish’n’Chip run from Scotch Rhys Jones 01286 881076 Corner on the 24th to create and feed a [email protected] hunger, and the month ends with two full blown runs; on Sunday 26th Roger Barr is North East Section going North from Birtley way (it simply has to be better weather than he had last year!), and Dennis’s weekend at Nethybridge was enjoyed on the 29th Pete Holley is going a little West 58 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 59 the house (home of the Rothchilds). What a food, and for the first time we discovered that site. Thanks also to all the other little helpers, Sandra and Dave are hosting their BBQ and fantastic place it is, inside and out, a French the Welsh ‘brew’ a single malt whisky… very too numerous to mention, I am sorry to say. camping weekend on July 18th and 19th. Last château in the English countryside. nice it was, too. The days were taken up with Club Nights at ‘The Bull’ are always well year, despite the bad weather the weekend I was told that those who went to the railway hill walking, ride-outs and visits to places of supported, but I cannot say the same for ‘The was very well attended and everyone had a had a good time too. It was good to see some interest, while the evenings were restricted Green Man’, at Ringmer. Perhaps someone fantastic time. Don’t miss out this year, ring new faces, Gavin and Karen on the R1200ST to plenty of chit-chat, eating and not a lot of has a few observations to make on this, and Dave for details – 01306712054. and Alex on his R1200S. dancing on the tables. Basically, we were too I would like to hear them – perhaps they are On July 26th we have decided to try a Paul Sedwards led a ride out on the May full to get on them! It was a great weekend the same as mine. Phone me or email please. lunchtime visit to True Lovers Knot. This is 17th to the Coventry Air Museum, Paul’s – thanks to all of those members who came Forthcoming Events: July 15th – Best Bike normally an evening natter night venue, but father Mike, did the tail end for him. They along, and to the proprietors of the Inn. Competition; August 1st-2nd – West Kent if you find it is usually too far to travel later in started out from M&P’s at Berinsfield, where Dave Deacon’s birthday treat on the 10th International Rally; August 8th – Fun Day and the day, then you have no excuse not to try it it was unfortunately wet, but they pressed on started with a good ride-out led by the birthday Section Birthday Party. on a Sunday. The pub does Sunday lunches, to North Oxford Garage for the second pick boy himself. I have been forbidden to tell you Keep well and keep safe. and as we all know, the Southern Section up. Waiting there were Geoff Clough, Dave how old young Dave is now, but I can tell you Notes by Brian Shears (Secretary) members do enjoy their food!! There is also and Rosemary Hicks, Dave Shanks and Frank that it was a ‘Special’ birthday and included a Social Sec – Keith Morris 0208 0311600 a campsite and accommodation at the pub, Orton with his beautiful R60 from the sixties. zero and a six. There you are, you can work so if you fancy making a weekend of it, ring They rode on up to the museum, which it out for yourself. If you are still not sure of True Lovers Knot on 01258 452 209 for more was very interesting but the day was marred Southern Section the answer please ring Dave and he might details. by the weather. By all accounts they had to We were blessed with lovely weather for Peter On August 4th there is an event at Poole take shelter under the wings of an aeroplane let you into the secret! On completion of the ride-out, Dave took everyone back to his place Dunn’s Cotswold run on May 10th. Four riders Quay. Noel Robertson can give you more during a shower. details on 01425614389. for ‘tea and scoffs’ but this was a party with and one pillion joined Peter at Newbury. It Where was I while this was happening?… On August 11th Roger Middleton is going a difference. Trish (Dave’s wife, aided and was nice to see two new riders on their first …I was in France at the Moto GP, where club ride out, Carl from the New Forest and to supply us with an evening BBQ. Oh good, at times it was a bit wet too, but it was still abetted by friends and family) had organised more food. Booking is essential, so please marquees, masses of posh food and would Andrew and Liz from Basingstoke. Rossanna brilliant. The whole of the biking population and Ginny also joined the run which took in contact Roger on 07976 847973. of Europe seemed to be converging on Le you believe it… a string quartet… it was a Godfrey will be leading us somewhere on cracker! All this was laid on in the garden in many minor and unclassified roads. The run Mans, the sights and sounds of the Grand Prix wound its way through picturesque villages August 16th. The last two years that Godfrey circus are quite an experience. surroundings fit for a TV production of ‘Pride has led a run, the weather has been hot, so and Prejudice’. Over 100 people enjoyed this to arrive in Hanwell, near Banbury, for coffee So what is going on this month? On and fudge at the Moon and Sixpence. The next lets see if he can keep up the tradition. Ring event and our thanks go to Trish and Dave for the July 12th Eddie Webb is leading us to stop was Burton Dassett Country Park which Godfrey for details or see The Journal next inviting us all along. Gaydon Motor Museum. We will be meeting has panoramic views overlooking Oxfordshire month. 0208 6424076. at Cherwell Valley services (junction 10 of Our Saturday evening ‘Fish and Chip’ run and Warwickshire. Then on again to the lunch The National is the last weekend of August. the M40) at 9.30am to leave at 10am, Eddie took place on the 16th, and in-spite of quite a stop at the Fox Inn in Loxley. The afternoon Everyone can visit for the weekend as there can be contacted on 01295 711363 for more number of our regulars being abroad, nearly continued on a mixture of roads and then are all types of accommodation available. You information. 40 members came for an evening at Hastings. up an unclassified hillside road which has may also win a bike, so what are you waiting On the July 21st (a Tuesday evening), we are Unfortunately, Margaret had to travel down in wonderful views overlooking Shipston on for, get that booking form in now. having a short ride out which will start from our son’s car but ‘Billy Muggins’ managed to Stour. After a great run, Peter led everyone Just to let everyone know, the run to the North Oxford Garage. We will be meeting at cock his leg over the bike and lead the way. back home to Oxford via the A44. He would Netherlands will not be going ahead in 6.30pm, to leave somewhere around 7pm. A good run, good food and good company is like to thank those who joined him on the September. Contact me on 01189 332152 for more all that you need to enjoy the evening, and ride out and for providing good company on Notes by Gerri Chandler, Southern information. we had that in abundance. Thank you all for the day. Section Social Team John Hillier 01189 332152 coming. Social Sec – Roger Middleton [email protected] On May 17th Dave led his run to Bentley The GEMS bike show at the Detling County Wildfowl Trust and Motor Museum. The 01276 513161 Showground on the 30th-31st went well with weather, in contrast to the previous Sunday, [email protected] Scottish Section good support from the regulars in manning our was very wet. Six hardy souls turned up at hospitality suite, along with others exhibiting Bury Hill but after agreeing that the weather South West Section No news submitted their bikes. The event is organised by the was better for ducks than people, it was Jason Goodwill 01847 893935 BMF but it has lost some of the support it has decided to abort the run. Dave has offered to Message from Dave Cooper: Please note that [email protected] received in past years from motorcycle dealers rearrange this run for another day. No doubt the Section AGM will be held on October 11th and general traders. Perhaps the recession we we will take him up on his offer. at 2pm in the Cheriton Bishop Village Hall. South East Section are in hasn’t helped? Maybe we’ll see when Glyn’s run to Thruxton will be reported in As I have now taken on the role of National next year’s event comes along. Our thanks to the next issue of The Journal. Secretary, the Section will need a new Over the weekend of the May 1st-4th, 38 of Debbie and Keith Morris and Rosemary and The beginning of July sees Terry’s run to Secretary, so this could be your opportunity us invaded the Castle Inn in the Brecons for Lou Warner for getting the shopping, and to Garmisch. If you have been thinking about to put something back into the club for the a few days of B&B, bunkhouse and camping Jon Kynaston-Jones for helping us to transport going, you may just be a bit too late to join in, benefit of your fellow members! The job is fun. The weather was excellent as was the the regalia and the rest of the show gear to but try Terry on 01276 474694 for details. not onerous, and I will be pleased to give 60 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 61 whatever support is necessary to help you bar. Saturday we were joined by David from Michelin Tyres. He plied us with goodies, North West was held at the Coleraine Rugby get started. Plus, you get to work with some Hawkins, also from the Oxford section, who thus ensuring our support for their tyres – Club. With 30 or so campers and 51 attending nice people! (had to say that or I might get a left home at 6 am to be with us on our ride to quips about being under pressure went a bit the dinner on Saturday night, it was generally smack). Please give me a ring if you would like the North East Coast of Cornwall. We stopped flat!! Ouch!! My 12GS does well with Anakees, hailed as a success – good facilities – and we more information. off at Boscastle for coffee and noticed that the original fitment and replacements; rears doing were made very welcome by the club, pity The camping at Sixpenny Handley had village looks very smart after the floods, then 7,500 with fronts lasting 10,000, the talk was about the weather though. This event was someone attending from most sections of the travelled along the scenic coast road to Bude as usual of interest to us all with good graphic held as a tester for the National Rally 2010 and club. About 20 tents, etc, made for a good where we stopped for lunch and relaxed in videos showing the complicated process next year’s NW 200. We took something of a weekend. On Saturday everyone did their own the sunshine, watching the boats on the of making a motorcycle tyre. It also helped late decision to go here this year but I think thing, and some even got sunburned! Sunday canal. We then rode some twisty country side show why motorcycle tyres seem so dear we have made the right decision, there were saw 18 bikes go on the run taken by Paul and roads through Werrington and Canworthy in comparison to what seems to be a much of course a few minor gripes: regulation of Rick from the Southern Section. A cream tea Water, back to the campsite where, later that larger car tyre. Good to see John McClintock temperatures in the showers, especially for the females, and erratic service on Saturday night awaited them when they returned later. It was evening we enjoyed fish and chips from the attend the club night, always very technically local chippy. We were pleased to be joined by informed he settled the debate about single at the dinner when staff were in short supply, a really good weekend with lots of sunshine but all easily rectified for future events. Thank Robin Wale for the evening and wish him well pressures for bike tyres as recommended by and laughter, especially while watching James their manufacturers, as opposed to the various you to Peter for stepping in as point of contact for his forthcoming hospital stay. Sunday saw put his tent up. Thanks to Paul and Rick for pressures listed by the bike manufacturer. for bookings and information, and last but the run. The special thanks go to Jenny and all us set off for a scenic trip west up the coast The reason being the increased use of tyre not least the Owens family for housekeeping her hard work. Thanks Jen. road, taking in Portreath and lunch at Godrevy pressure monitors, which obviously can’t cope during the day at the site. The weather Fish and Chips in Plymouth saw 13 bikes Beach , followed by a visit to Sennen Cove and with varying pressures. Retired all of three unfortunately played havoc with the racing, turn up, including two guests. Pete Fletcher on to Lamorna for a welcome ice cream and days he has not yet developed an allergy to causing many delays, and the last two races from Bridgewater won the £5. break from the holiday traffic. On returning emulsion paint. This happened to me shortly were cancelled. Tragically one local rider was Not many went on John’s BLT Ride Out, to the campsite we ran a quiz which was won after retiring. See you again soon John, happy killed in the 250 race leaving us once again must have been a busy weekend before, never by Janet and Garth, after which we had a very retirement and regards to Irene and family. wondering if it is worth the risk. mind, those that did go had a good day. tasty takeaway Chinese meal. We then retired Scoop of the century! BMW S1000RR lapping A little effort can go a long way as shown by Don says: “On Saturday May 16th we had to the camp bar for a well deserved pint. We the North West circuit during the races. BMW Len Wilson, who drummed up interest in the the second ‘Rick Stein chip run’. The weather were really lucky with the fabulous weather, were in attendance to support Bikesafe with Ride and Meet, May 24th at Ballygally. Thirtyone was better than last year – only one heavy and everybody enjoyed the peaceful secluded a display in the inner paddock, and they and a half people attended (up from 3 at the shower. Last year it was one heavy shower campsite, especially for the bacon rolls and produced the new superbike unannounced. last meet) with the ‘half’ being Isla, Leslie and from the start to finish! Pete from Bridgwater cakes, and three days of Cornish hospitality!” It was ridden around by racer Jason Griffiths Marion’s granddaughter who came along with won the £5 (again) for the furthest travelled. Thanks Don. after a brief announcement over the PA. I was dad Glynn. While there for lunch we took a Seven bikes took part with one pillion. We The Fish and Chip night in Sidmouth still wondering if that was what I had heard, command decision to return the next day for started at Route 38 and rode to Callington, via was cold and windy, but twelve brave souls when the bike flashed past, and it looked like our breakfast run, 13 riders participated eating Merrymeet and St Ives. Two bikes departed at enjoyed their supper on the sea front, and the mutt’s nuts to me. a full breakfast for £5, not bad in these harsh Callington to shorten their ride home, and the Brian from Fowey won the £5 this time. Sorry The section’s camping weekend at the economic times. Excellent weather and a run rest then rode to Egloskerry, via Launceston Pete – better luck next time. up and down the Antrim and Hallworthy. As we reached Camelford, The Anchor Pub Meet at Exbridge was well Coast – brill!! Brian had a low tyre which turned out to be a attended by 16 members, including one from Commiserations to puncture – a temporary repair was made with Wolverhampton. Well done, because it was a Angie who stepped off while turning at an a rather old Tyreweld, which Brian reckoned lovely day for a ride. Don’t forget the Pizza Night and all the awkward junction at the he had for many years and had originally cost bottom of Craiganlet; seventeen shillings and sixpence! It seemed to other events in July, especially the Concours and BBQ. Those of you who have trophies well, it is a hill climb work but he decided to ride home to Fowey, course, hope you are thus missing his chips. The remaining four from last year, please don’t forget to bring then with you. recovered by now. Her bikes rode on to Padstow where we enjoyed bike picked up a few It’s a busy time now with lots of things going fish and chips at Rick Stein’s.” scrapes and she injured Don also writes about the Owl Rally… on, so let’s hope you will all be out and about, her right hand, but “The South West Group enjoyed fantastic and that we’ll see you at some of the events. continued on to the weather in Cornwall (despite the mixed John is getting organised for his trip to the venue. forecast) for the Owl Rally, held at St Kew’s French Alps during August so if you want more Wednesday night runs Lanarth campsite. We were joined by Garth info etc, get in touch with him soon. have been hit badly by and Janet Owen from Oxford Section with Sally Robinson 01395 597725 the weather, on one their well turned out K1 sidecar outfit. On [email protected] night Belfast had 10mm Friday night we enjoyed a good meal at a of rain in two hours with local pub (the Red Lion), which was within Ulster Section the monthly average easy walking distance of the campsite, and being 50–55mm, my finished off the evening in the camp’s own The May meeting saw a visit by a representative last night saw 5 riders 62 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 63 sheltering in the car park and going home We also held a masterclass on how (or not) winners again you two, I have still got your Classic Bike Clubs Show on May 24th, and after a brief chat. to erect a tent. What should have taken one trophies from last year! Silver award with 10 also great was the decision by the judge Mick Alex Bradley has recently returned from man ten minutes, actually took two men half points to Alan and Glenda George (R850R) Walker to award ‘Best in Show’ to Robin Morocco with Wildcat Tours, and had a grand on hour! Even then they needed the superior and David Smallwood (R75/5), Bronze 9 points Duer’s 1938 R12. There was no doubt about old time. Our club has had at least 6 members knowledge of a couple of our female members. to Dave and Doreen Milne (R1200RT), Mr the decision as the machine was superbly on this tour over the years, all reporting an They did keep us entertained though – much Lapornik (R1150RT) and J Ingham (Triumph turned out. The competition was of a very high excellent time. The organiser John Fulton is to their annoyance. Eighteen bikes took part Speed Triple). Well done and thanks again to standard but there is still something about the an expert in this region, and having spoken on the Sunday ride out providing quite a Steve for providing an entertaining day out.” black BM’s that puts them ahead of all comers: to the Section twice in the past, you should spectacle for those on the campsite. Thanks Piers’ run to Hartlepool Maritime Adventure well that’s my opinion anyway! The awards on look out for his ad in the Journal and other to Paul Martin and to his sweeper Rick who was well attended, with a total of 20 members the Club stand gave John Siddons a ‘second’ bike mags. led the ride (an in depth account of this ride enjoying a good look round the Trincomalee Congratulations to Richard and Dawn, now can be found on the Western Section website, and related exhibits. Despite the torrential for his very nice R65, and a ‘first’ for Robin in Mr and Mrs Herron, on their recent marriage, courtesy of John Robinson). A cream tea had rain at times during our visit, the run up to addition to his best overall win. best wishes for your future together. been organised upon the return of the riders, Hartlepool and back was dry. Most of us The 8th Vintage and Classic Rally will be Drew is looking a bit of a sorry sight, with and initially I thought we had over catered for enjoyed a spirited ride back through the North a broken right collarbone, strapped up and this, but pictures will show that a devastating Yorks Moors on the way home. with arm in a sling following an off-road horde of locusts landed and cleared the lot. Looks like we are in for a good summer so incident in Magheramorne quarry. We wish Everyone then sat around in the evening sun lets get those wheels turning. you a speedy recovery. I however, prefer Jan’s discussing travels, trips done, gadgets, gizmos, Biker Chick version of events, that she took him out at arm etc. John Robinson then gave answers to the Elaine West 01274 832309 wrestling. weekend quiz. Once again Jan and Ian came [email protected] June meeting should see a visit from Ireland first, followed by Caz and Paul (South East Air Ambulance, regarding progress in setting Section). Dave and Anita Holland came third. up this vital service. No meeting in July. Judging by the feedback received the weekend REGISTERS Norman Shearer was a great success. One person declared that [email protected] it was the best BMW camp he had ever been on! Well done everyone and thank you all for Vintage and Classic Western Section making it such a pleasure to host. On a more The weather was great for the 6th National personal note I would like to thank Sally and Dave and John’s ride out on May 9th saw John (South West Section) for co-hosting this 11 people and eight bikes set off from event. Magor. Dave Hopkins writes: “We headed Janet Wilson (Social Sec) has mentioned for Caerphilly and on to Sennybridge, where there are still spaces available for this year’s we made a stop for food and to miss some Hotel Weekend in November for anyone of the rain. Off then over Myndd Eppyant to interested. Ring her on 01225 858876. Don’t Llanwrtyd Wells and Abergwesyn, through the miss it! beautiful valley. Rather damp, windy and cold Notes by Chris Bates though. Down past Llyne Brianne Reservoir Social sec – Janet Wilson 01225 858876 and a quick stop at the dam. On then to the [email protected] cafe at Llandovery where a few of us parted company. A good ride, but leaving everyone with a lot of bike cleaning to do. Thanks for Yorkshire Section coming, everyone.” Camping weekend – 1st-4th May. If you Sorry but a short report this month due to thought last year’s May Day bash was good you holidays, etc. Last month I sent several event should have seen this one. It was brilliant! The details to ATC but they seem to have been lost weather for the whole weekend was set fair and in transit. So will try again. this enticed 27 units to join us. Luckily the site Alpine run report from Steve: “The weather owner had set aside another section of field. was cool and sunny for the two hour, 40 mile Saturday was a Chill Out day, and as a treat for route through the back roads of the North those hanging around the campsite I organised Yorks Moors. Starting at Pickering, the run an aerobatic display by two stunt planes from consisted of ten waypoints with observation the nearby airfield. Barrel rolls, loops, wing questions and incorporated a lunch stop at to wing manoeuvres – all performed directly Thornton le Dale. The finish was the Grainery overhead. Actually as much as we would like Café, which is a working farm and garden to take credit for all of this we just happened centre. to be in the right place at the right time. “Results: Gold Awards with 11 points to Mike Hockley and Maggie Hagyard – R1100RT 64 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 65 over as you read this, so I’ll report on the which can sometimes reveal BMW bits and event next month but please make a note of pieces. the forthcoming events in July. As the rebuild of my 69S progresses I thought The VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory I’d mention some of the new products which Park race circuit in Leicestershire takes I’m trying out. All are produced by the Emerald place over the weekend of July 10th-12th. Island Company, and are of fine quality. They The Register will once again have a stand are 7 gramme nylon carburetor floats, silicon on the Saturday and Sunday. I may (but it’s very much ‘hit and miss’) have a few free rocker and sump gaskets and stainless steel tickets left for those who would like to show rear suspension adjustment levers. I’ll report their machine on the Club stand. Give me back on them eventually. Check out their a call just in case. Last year was brilliant so products at www.repro-works.com please consider coming to the event anyway, Malcolm McNair although without a ticket you’ll have to leave 01908 216623 your machine outside the circuit. At this event [email protected] there will be an auto-jumble as well as the track demonstrations and club stands. Another Stanford Hall event in July is the Sporting VMCC Founders Day Rally on Sunday the No report submitted 26th. As usual the Register will have an area Robert Bensley 01953 888415 to display machines and gazebo to park your [email protected] riding gear and bums when necessary. This day is very popular and with a large auto-jumble, has many things of interest. No free tickets for Sidecar this event but entrance is only a fiver. Stanford Hall is a pleasant venue and not too far off No report submitted the M1 – it has one of the larger auto-jumbles Tony Robson 01729 825862 [email protected]

GS Thanks for everyone who turned up to first GS beginners off road event held on the plain in Salisbury. We had 22 people, all on GSs and the weather for the Easter weekend was great. Our leader Clive did a great job getting us all around the plain safely, apart from two people who decided to fall from their bikes, and one with a puncture. Not bad really for a day’s riding. Terry Ryan [email protected]

66 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 67 reluctant sale. Complete with full fairing. £1,400 grips, Meta alarm, one year MoT, taxed, full service ono. Mick 07870 271419 [email protected] history, One owner. £3,800. George 01226 764127 MUTUAL AID (West Midlands). [email protected] (South Yorkshire). Mutual Aid Adverts are to enable BMW Club Members to buy or sell R90S 1976. Daytona orange. Cosmetics worn R1200GS 9,300 miles. One owner, excellent motorcycles or related items that they own. The service is free but and original except for black ‘S’ fairing, engine condition. Reg. March 2005. Heated grips and low completely rebuilt and bead blasted by German seat option. £6,250. Dave 01463 782121 dave@ subject to the rules below and excludes trade advertisers. Master mechanic. 2,000 since. Runs like new, crickassociates.co.uk (Inverness). 1. Note adverts are NOT accepted over the phone – send them only . Any subsequent submissions are the responsibility of £2,800. R80G/S 1981. Large tank, aluminium R1200GS June 2007. 6,000 mainly dry miles. Night by post to the Mutual Aid Officer: MAURICE WELDON, the advertiser . boxes, 40,000, £1,900. Turquoise R1100RS 1994. black and in showroom condition. Full luggage to 21 Lawnwood Drive, Goldthorpe, Rotherham. South 7. Please note the copy deadline in the Journal and understand Colour matched boxes, 87,000, £1,300. Mark 01424 Yorkshire S63 9GD, or by e-mail: [email protected]. include vario panniers, topbox with back rest and which edition it applies to before querying why your advert 422353 [email protected] (Hastings). Touratech tank bag. Motech engine bars, chrome uk (please remember to include your full postal address). hasn’t appeared two weeks after you sent it! Please do not 2. All adverts should be readable and punctuated. Please TYPE, leave it to the copy date until you send your advert as we are R100R MYSTIC 1995 (N). 22,000 miles. Extensively exhaust, clear lenses and intercom. (Non ABS) PRINT or e-mail clearly using a standard font. Fancy script very busy then: It’s First Come, First Served at closing time! modified by Andrew Sexton. New s/s down pipes, £7,500. Chris 01384 878873 (West Midlands). collector box, drive shaft oil seals, disc pads, gel might look pretty but is hard for us to read! 8. The BMW Club cannot be held responsible for the quality R1200GS Red. March 2007 (07). One owner. 5,100 3. The maximum length is 50 words, excluding your phone or availability of items or goods or for any arrangements for battery, fairing, handlebars, heated grips, hand miles. H/grips. ABS. Trip computer. Engine guards. number and name. If you wish to use more than 50 words your delivery or payment . guards, rear parcel rack, gel pad seat. LED rear FBMWSH with receipts. Immaculate unmarked light, panniers, current tax and MoT, Data tagged option is to pay for the advert at 20p a word for the whole 9. Adverts from non-club members may be accepted in special condition. First to see will buy. £7,500 ono. Ian advert. Payment with advert before submission. Note one circumstances. For information, please contact the Mutual Aid and serviced. £3,200. Dave Clements 01299 269000 07821 057394 (Darlington). advert/month per section. At the editor’s discretion adverts Officer. [email protected] (Worcestershire). can be edited where deemed necessary due to space. Business Advertisement (Disclosure) Order 1977 R100RS 1978. 69,000 miles. Very good condition. 4. In your advert, include your forename, ONE phone number New valves, converted for unleaded. Only 200 miles OTHERS and an email address if available. Extra phone numbers, times Any advertiser who places an advertisement concerning the sale since last MoT. On SORN. Stainless steel silencers, to call, e-mail addresses, web sites, etc, will be excluded. of goods being sold in the course of business shall clearly indicate this fact. This applies whether the advertiser is acting on their braided hoses. Offers around £1,150. John 07768 5. You must include your name, full address, Section and HONDA CMX 250 REBEL Candy red, 13,500 miles, own behalf or for another party. If you have reason to believe that 152140 (Monmouth). tax and test. A nice little cruiser for the novice with a membership number; these will not be published but we will you have been misled as to the status of any advertiser, please check membership. R100RS 1981. 48,500 miles. Smoke red, hi/low low seat height. £600. SUZUKI GN 125 Red, 10,500 inform your local Trading Standards Department and the Editor screens, panniers, crash bars, tank cover, present miles, tax and test. Good for the CBT or commute. 6. Mutual Aid Adverts are accepted for a one-month insertion immediately. The fine for breaches of this order is up to £1,000. owner 16 years. Taxed, MoT. Summer use only, £400. Phil 01252 702436 (Godalming, Surrey). note: AUGUST JOURNAL COPY DEADLINE is 1St JULY always garaged. £1,800. Ron 01706 379469 LOMAX 2 SEATER Four wheel sports car. White, (Lancashire). red leather interior, full instrumentation, tonneau, R100RS 1982, blue (resprayed and white hand pin l/rack, aero screens, stainless exhaust, drives striping). Completely rebuilt with receipts for £3,000 superbly. Currently located in France on UK plates. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 2010. Forced sale due to Parkinsons. Collection of new parts, e.g. disc brakes, Goodridge brake £2,600 or part-ex interesting British bike (Douglas necessary therefore. £2,000 ono. Paul 01473 hoses, new battery, new ignition switch, too many Dragonfly or Velocette 500). Possible gites break 890355 (Ipswich). new parts to list. New panniers, tyres and inner and/or return transport included. Geoff 01444 tubes. Three-quarter seat. In excellent condition. 455438 (Sussex). R60/7 1978. Black/gold striping, 44,000 miles, Only £2,450. MoT until end of April 2010 and taxed “K” Series matching engine/frame numbers, MoT May 2010, MOTO GUZZI T3 Breaking for spares. Including 950 until end of October 2009. Roman 01254 888250 motor, stainless pipes and panniers etc. Richard s/steel exhaust, new seat, recent full service/ bills (Lancashire). for £1,000+, £2200. R65 1979. £1,500 recently 01553 849959 (Norfolk). K1 1991. Black. Approx. 73,000 miles, 16 valve, R100RT 1979. Only 34k from new. MoT/tax. good condition and runner, reluctant sale but I need spent on full service/numerous replacements, MoT May 2010, s/steel exhaust, matching engine/ Panniers, stainless steel exhausts, new tyres. Gel the space. Apparently three bikes is too many! battery. Smoke red. Very good condition. Reluctant £1,850 ono. Brian 07742 393630 (Suffolk). frame numbers, £1800. Patrick 01789 773801 BITS & BOBS [email protected] (Warwickshire). sale. £1,500. Allan 01556 610907 allmac@live. K100RS 1986, ‘C’ reg, mileage 42,800. Not co.uk (near Dumfries). ASHY LEATHER JACKET 42”-44”, £25. Sportex concourse but good commuting bike. £950. Can R65LS 1982. Silver/black. 38,000 miles. Recent new fork springs and rear shocks. Cast iron front R850R 1998. 26,000 miles. In dolphin blue. Taxed leather trousers, 36” w by 31” leg, £25. Both email photos if required . Would be interested in until January 2010, MoT until April 2010. Comes undamaged, all zips ok and in very good condition. 69S rear and front mudguards in reasonable fair discs and stainless exhausts. Tax and MoT to end August 2009. Top box rack and fittings for panniers. fitted with panniers, touring screen and hand K75 +4” screen, used once, £20. Stephen 01256 condition p/x. Virginia 01306 713655 v.trent@ guards. Regularly maintained and overwintered in 893015 (Hants.). btinternet.com (Surrey). (Panniers for sale separately.) £1,000. Ashley 07906 040991 [email protected] (Durham). the dry. Very clean original condition. £2,250. Chris ATE (UNDER TANK) Twin disc m/cylinder sleeved K1200LT LUX 2001. Nice bike. Tax and MoT. 01753 553076 (Oxted, Surrey). in stainless steel, rebuilt with new rubbers etc., £50. Recent tyres. Super luxury tourer. Travel forces R80 1982. White ex-police bike with full fairing. R1100RS 1997, ‘P’ reg. Red. ABS, new battery and ATE 40mm caliper complete, £20. Pair of fork sliders sale. Best reasonable offer secures. David 07921 Full overhaul including stove-enamelling in 1993 tyres. Needs good home. Retirement forces sale. (single disc), £50. Cast rear wheel with b/drum, £60. 246534 (Salop). and been off road, fully wrapped, ever since. Also £2,600 o.n.o. Malcolm 01729 860454 (near Settle, Alternator rotor, £30. Stator, £15. Pair of foot rests, some spares . Please phone or email for details and North Yorkshire). £10. Twist grip £10. Pat 01235 813027 (Oxon). K1200S July 2005. Silver. 6,000 miles, as new! photo . Reasonable offers . Wilson 01723 859495 Extras: Panniers, sat nav, Autocom, centre stand, [email protected] (Scarborough). R1150R ROCKSTER 80th Anniversary April BMW MOTORRAD TOURANCE JACKETS x 2. screen, Remus exhaust. Too much for me at 73 2004/04. Black and white, 5,500 miles, immaculate, Brand new, unworn in red. XL and medium. Would years old. My mistake to buy, quite happy with my R80RT 1994. Black, 27,700 miles. Panniers, top FSH, major service done at 5,100 miles, ABS, make a great “his and hers” outfit. Top class jackets, new RT1200. Any test, £6,000 – no offers. Peter box, radio, stainless steel silencer, engine bars, heated grips, centre stand, panniers and rack, adjust waterproof, armoured – rather not split. Check BMW 0116 269 6941 (office) (Leicester). gel battery, tool roll, MoT due will complete prior flyscreen, adjust paralever strut, K&N filter, hugger, website. Receipt and warranty. New 20th May, 2009. to sale. Side and centre stand. Manuals. Excellent Remus Y piece plus original, new rear tyre, always £350 ono the pair. Andy 07971 090123. condition. First to see will buy. £1,750 o.n.o. Graeme garaged, owned since October 2005. £4,250. David CLEAR OUT 1978 R65 frame WLB, £45; Tank, “R” Series 07979 280107 [email protected] 07549 861061 [email protected] (Birmingham). £30; Wheels, £45 each; B/half engine, £40; Clutch (Scottish Borders). complete 3k, £30; Flywheel, £20; Load of old R25/2 CLASSIC 1951. 250cc. Decent condition R90/6 1975. Silver, 30,000 miles, fair condition for R1150RT July 2002. Silver, 20,000 miles. Top box, motorcycle magazines 40/50/60/70’s, ring for info and drive. MoT and tax both through to February year. 12 months MoT and tax. Owned for 13 years, pannier inner bags, tank bag, wireless, heated (forgotten how many but about 9ft pile). Wanted 21” 68 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 69 alloy 40 hole rim. Chris 01538 754170 cralcock@ Martin 07738 634563 [email protected] googlemail.com (Staffs.). (Harrogate). SMALL BUSINESS ADVERTS EXHAUST NUT SPANNER All ‘R’ twins, £8. ‘K’ oil R1200GS New BMW panniers (still boxed), filter removal tool, £4. Very large waterproof bike £325; R1200GS (pre 2008) Tobinator, £30; Beak Small Business adverts are available to any individual or business. For rates and terms please contact: cover, £20. Haynes Manual ‘R’ twins 1970-1988, extension, £30; Cross bar and pad, £20; all + P&P Charles Knight : La Petit Fosse : St Ouen : Jersey : JE3 2GN £5. Haynes Manual K100 and K75 1983-1987, £5. Oxford Magnum ‘D’ wheel shackle plus three keys, and in new or very good condition. Adrian 01285 Telephone/Fax: 01534 485474 Email: [email protected] £10. P&P at cost. Mick 01652 661224 (Lincs.). 740279 [email protected] (Glos.). F800S/ST Low seat, cost £174, for sale £80. Very REAR BRAKE LEVER With pivot and rod connector ACCOMMODATION & TOURING biking area. One mile from M74 J15 on Edinburgh good condition. Nick 01865 371094 (Oxford). etc., fits /5/6/7 etc., £12. Cylinder compression scenic route. Why not break your long journey here or spend a few days riding the local roads, enjoying F800ST Low seat, black (790mm), excellent tester, £12. ‘Toolbox’ fits to mudguard under dual 4 STAR B&B IN WONDERFUL PERTHSHIRE. the hills and bends . Club member . Chris 01683 condition (only used for 500 miles), £90. Also: seat cowl, £8. Large motorcycle encyclopaedia Luxury en-suite accommodation in tranquil 220378 see www.buchanguesthouse.co.uk (2/09)** Front fenda-extenda, brand new, £15. Steve 01508 (Hugo Wilson), cost £25, as new, £10. Bottom yoke, Balnaguard 5 miles south of Pitlochry. Wonderful 532185 (Norfolk). breakfasts, spectacular views. £25-£30 pppn. £150- BRITTANY – TOP QUALITY MOBILE HOMES /5/6/7 etc., as new, £20. Top yoke, £5. Can post. on coastal 4 star site in this tranquil region. Ideal Brian 01539 441130 (Cumbria). £175 per wk. Lockable garage for m/cycles. Ann GENUINE BMW WORKSHOP STAND Part No. Croft Tel 01796 482627; website www.balbeagan. for family holidays or Section rallies (as Western 001 560/561. For use with R1100S bikes without RICKMAN POLARIS FULL FAIRING Off R80 com (09/09) Section June 04 and 07). Great biking area with centre stand. Not sure if it will fit other models. £80 Mono in burgundy red, includes screen, headlight, masses to do and see. Big savings on ferry costs. ono. Roger 01327 358517 (Towcester, Northants). 5 STAR AA & STB An Cala Guest House, indicators and associated wiring and fittings – v.g.c., www.benodetbreaks.com or call Steve Jackson on Grantown-on-Spey. Ideal base for Highlands. 01543 473089 (1/10) HEIN GERICKE TUAREG Lightweight 2-piece suit £100 ono, buyer collects. Also Ladies Interstate Kingsize doubles and magnificient 4 poster. All en- for sale. Three shades of grey. Size: medium (chest thermal lined leather jacket in black with horizontal suite. On site parking, also garage. £35-£40 pp b&b. CORSICA MOTORCYCLE TOURING We organize c42”, waist c34”). Almost new, doesn’t fit me now as blue band. Hardly worn, vgc – small size 12, £50. 01479 873293 www.ancala.info (2/10) tailor-made tours of this beautiful island for clubs I have unfortunately expanded a size or three. £65 and groups. Go to www.europe-active.com/gb, plus p&p. Also for sale, SPADA jacket, black/grey, Tim 01727 854020 (St. Albans). AE AVENTURES BASED NEAR TO SPA in a email [email protected] call Anthony 0033 size L, £35 plus p&p. Nick 07904 505496 (Lancs.). STAHLKOFFER ALUMINIUM PANNIERS & quiet village providing B&B and half board, secure 49 54 44 967 garaging, recommended touring in the Ardennes HELMET – BMW System 5, Titanium silver FRAMES Virtually unused and in excellent condition. & Eiffel and escorted Nurburgring experience. DORDOGNE B&B – Mike and Heather Fishwick metallic, size 58/59. Retail £280. Too small (bought Very easy fitting (just minutes) and made for the new Motorcycling adventure only 3½ hours from Calais offer an excellent double en-suite room at Daglan, 60/61), £150 o.n.o. BMW Santiago Boots size 43. F800GS. Also R1200/1150/1100 GS models. ‘One- that’s a bit special. See www.aeaventures.com in the heart of the Dordogne between Beynac and Retail £205 – substantial 2.3-2.5mm hydrophobic key fits all’ locking system. A bargain at £399. Could Phone/Fax Neil or Ann on 0032 80398788 email Domme. Lots to do and see, safe parking, good cowhide/waterproof Gore-Tex, too large. £120 ono. deliver within Midland region. Bernie 01384 376085 [email protected] (4/10) facilities, and more! Room 40 Euro, breakfast 5 Both guaranteed only worn once. John 0115 984 Euro pp, evening meal and wine 15 Euro pp. Email [email protected] (West Midlands). 4767 (Nottingham). AUSTRIA – S/C fully equipped Chalet and Apartment for details on [email protected] (9/09) (Sleeps 2-6). Superb touring roads and mountain HIS & HERS BMW Active Line Adventure Gore-Tex USED PARTS for 1981 R100RS. Oil cooler, pipes EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLE TOURS Experience and thermostatic valve £40 and P&P. Stainless steel passes. Excellent amenities. Secure parking. Close suits. Red/black/green, vgc (never seen rain). Sizes Italy/Slovenia Discounts for bikers – phone/mail fantastic open roads and panoramic scenery by his 42 inch, hers 38 inch size 10. £200 the pair. silencers (40mm) £100 and P&P. BMW voltmeter for details. Liz Cannard. Tel/Fax 0043 4769 26415 joining one of our motorcycle holidays. Visit our Clover Italian two piece leather suit as brand new, £18 and P&P. 19 inch front snowflake wheel and www.alpine-dollshouse.com (2/10) website www.burlatis-motorcycletours.co.uk or worn once. Black/yellow/silver. Size Euro 52 (UK part worn tyre £50 and P&P. Brian 01792 850809 phone 07864217420 (3/09)** 42). Cost new over £300, accept £100 ono. Buyer B&B GERMANY. THE BEAUTIFUL WESTERWALD. (South Wales). Tudor Home. All facilities for bikers, drying room, EXPLORE MID WALES – Holiday Bungalow, 2 collects. Ray 01772 432785 [email protected] beds can sleep 5, quiet village location. Serene (Preston). WUNDERLICH TANK BAG To fit R1200R. Only secure parking, bar ,evening meals, all rooms en suite. Fantastic roads great rides Mosel, Rhein scenery, mind blowing mountains, crystal clear K75 Small top box and rack in excellent condition. used once. Black and light grey. £85 – less than half waters and the freedom of the open road, Ideal for price! John 01245 400261 (Essex). Valleys The Dambuster Run, Nurburgring and £50. John 01332 831674 (Derbyshire). much more… Special for BMW owners 5 nights Snowdonia National Park. Member owned Please K1200R Corbin seat, £250. K1200R panniers, will for the cost of 4. www.vinecottage.de email bob@ ring for further information 07812 133753 (3/10) fit S, +Sport, +800s, £250. BMW Sport windscreen, vinecottage.de 00492742911728 (5/10) FERMANAGH NORTHERN IRELAND Wonderful WANTED countryside B&B, en-suite quality rooms, secure plus C. E. Bailey touring screen, £25 each. Keith B&B IN THE BORDERS. A68 Jedburgh. Luxury 01782 274955 (Stoke-on-Trent). accommodation. Secure bike parking. Short walk to garage for bikes. Ideal for touring North and West Not City of Ireland. Club member. Tel: 028 895 31124 www. K1200RS Performance chip for 2000/02 model BMW PAIR OF INTEGRAL PANNIERS town centre. Friendly hosts Chris and Amanda, Club (ex Motoworks), £75 including p&p David 07549 type. To fit K75 model. Must be in good condition Members. From £25 pppn. Tel: 01835 862216 Email aislinghousefermanagh.com (12/09) 861061 [email protected] (Scottish with locks etc. fitted and have keys. John 01332 [email protected] www.airenlea.co.uk (3/09) FRANCE – LOIRE ATLANTIQUE REGION, Borders). 831674 (Derbyshire). Rural Farm house B&Bs plus 2 gites sleeping 8 B&B NEAR WINDERMERE Lake District. Ideal and 4, near Chateaubriant, St. Malo closest port, K SERIES Multivario tank bag. Excellent condition, FOR R80 MONO I require standard roadster touring base. Garaging. www.lickbarrowlodge.com great roads, little traffic, guided group ride outs by £60. Haynes and Clymer manuals, £15 for both. handlebars or preferably Vincent flats. WHY? Tim 01539 445252 (5/09)** arrangement. Evening meals, private bar, swimming John 0141 338 6654 (Glasgow). 01727 854020 (St. Albans). B&B NORMANDY-FRANCE. 3 en-suite bedrooms, pool, undercover parking alongside our GS. Phone NEW/UNUSED Standard screen for BMW 1200GS, I AM LOOKING FOR AN OLD LADY (Retired) In great roads, lovely region, perfect for weekend Richard or Pat on (00 33) 2 40 97 08 44, e-mail 2007 model. Heated front (riders) seat for R1200RT, escape, 10% discount for club members, call the form of a R65 with touring fairing. So if you have [email protected], Website www.la-janais.com 2008 model (5mm cut in covering) not in the main 0033233640023 www.maisonlaudiere.com (2/10) (2/10) seat area . Offers on both items . Tony 01404 811778 one tucked away and think no one wants her, now everyone has gone GS barmy, I can offer a good B&B PLYMOUTH, just 20 mins to Continental FRANCE – LOIRE VALLEY – B&B plus ideal gite [email protected] (Devon). Ferries. Quiet location, en-suite, garaging for home and only light duties in nice weather. Les for two, north of Saumur. Tranquil location, use of R1150GS Pair of BMW system panniers and bikes. www.beckdaleguesthouse.com email: info@ pool/hot tub. Evening meals available. Covered side frames. Slight scuffs but good condition. £150. Taylor 01543 468698 (Staffordshire). beckdaleguesthouse.com Tel Bruce on 01752 parking. Tel: (0033) 241821184. www.theloireaffair. Buyer collects. Steve 01663 734452 (High Peak). R100RT MONO/CLASSIC With low mileage and 881504 or 07929 222961 (10/09) co.uk (6/09)** R1150RT BMW inner pannier bags, £75 pair; panniers, must be excellent condition. Bill 01530 BED AND BREAKFAST, MOFFAT, SOUTHERN FRENCH B&B BARN, POITOU CHARENTES. Motorworks extra height clear screen, £40. 834812 (Leicestershire). SCOTLAND, B&B, garage parking, wonderful Exclusive use of our converted stone barn in the 70 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 71 Vienne, 10km from the N10 south of Poitiers. Sleeps biking routes – and walking, cycling/mountain bikes RIDE MOTORCYCLE TOURS. Join us on one of LYNBROOK INSURANCE for Special Member’s up to 5, indoor parking, 60 euros per night for 2, 16 or just being lazy! Non smoking. Breaks available. our exciting UK or EUROPEAN TOURS riding on terms including Classic and Modern Motorcycle euros per extra person. Evening meals available. Tel: 01229 885 643 or www.townyeatbarn.co.uk the best biking roads from the twisties in the wilds of Insurance (all makes) Tel 0845 130 4662 or 01277 www.bikers-bb-barn.com www.bed-breakfast-yurts. (5/09)** Scotland, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, or Ireland 206285. Also Travel and Europewide Breakdown/ com , Tel 0033 5 49 87 09 01, email kevin.lindsey@ down to the smooth sweepers of the Nurburgring, Recovery. Tel 0151 336 5881 (quote Lynbrook) aliceadsl.fr (9/09) LAKE DISTRICT holiday bungalow – comfort the Mosel and Rhine Valley’s and the spectacular for four plus garage. Ideal touring location and (12/09) GERMANY, THE BEST & ORIGINAL BIKER Black Forest of Germany. We also have tours to the available April to November. Member owned. Tel: stunning high mountains and passes of the Swiss, HOTEL IN THE HARZ 13 bedrooms all en-suite. 01695 422210 (12/09) Huge bar, conference room and restaurant. 2 Austrian, French, Italian Alps. New for this year is ACCESSORIES & SPARES underground garages, drying room, fantastic roads, LAKE DISTRICT B&B IN BOWNESS-ON- our tour to the scenic Picos De Europa in N/Spain scenery and architecture. Friendly biker hosts that WINDERMERE. Panoramic views of Bowness and the Douro Valley of Portugal, this tour can be make you feel part of the family. Inexpensive, warm and lake. En-suite. Covered/lock-up parking. combined to take in the Moto-Piston Rally in the BMW SEAT SPECIALIST 25 years experience. and cosy. Email [email protected]. Leisure facilities. 015394 88658 Web: http://www. Picos Rest assured we will take you on the best Comprehensive service. SAE for information. uk www.hotel-harmoniebadgrund.org.uk Tel: 00 49 abovethebay.co.uk (12/09) roads through spectacular scenery while visiting the 366 to 370 Woodside Road, Wyke, Bradford, 5327 86 98 60 (9/09) most interesting places, staying in clean comfortable BD12 8HT. Damon Tel: 01274 604672 www. NORMANDY/BRITTANY BORDER – GOURMET hotels, come with us and let us take care of you. motorcycleseatworks.co.uk (9/09) GERMANY SPECTACULAR HARZ MOUNTAINS BED & BREAKFAST Close to Mont St-Michel www.ridemotorcycletours.co.uk [email protected] Biker only B&B established 15 years. Let TOURS. large elegant 200 year old town house restored 0191 5220217 . (9/09) specially Greg and his R1200S be your guide to some of the RAM ALLOY BODIED SHOCKS and renovated to a very high standard. Individually developed for Kay Series (K75/100/1100). Club best biking roads in Europe. 200 year old beamed, designed en-suite bedrooms, guests dining SOUTHERN BRITTANY Close Redon 3 spacious, price from £175+vat/carriage. Telefax – 01527 newly renovated 10 bedroom B&B. All rooms ensuite. comfortable gites, set in 3 acres of tranquil grounds room, drawing room, lounge and conservatory 527666 Mobile – 07532 383139 e-mail vonheyda@ Courtyard garden for drinks and food. BBQ evening for the comfort and hospitality of our guests. With which may be rented separately or altogether for a hotmail.co.uk (06/09)** Saturdays in the season. Local beers and wine. landscaped walled garden and secure garage larger group: Sleep 2-16. Secure garage parking Come and meet bikers from Denmark, Sweden, parking. Gourmet dinners are our speciality let us for bikes. Contact: Anne and Dave Chapman Tel: STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS Part or full kits Holland, Germany and UK. Large locked garage pamper you and tantalise your palate for a truly 01732-456459 e-mail: anneanddave.chapman@ available, most models covered. SAE or e mail for 20 bikes. Trained mechanic on call. 2 mins walk memorable dining experience. In the town of Saint- virgin.net (12/09) [email protected] for list. Chris Shaw from lively local town with bars and restaurants. James just off the A84 auto route, twenty minutes Engineering, 17 Peveril Crescent, West Hallam, Run by bikers for bikers. Special rate for BMW club SOUTH SHROPSHIRE Clun Farm House, 16th from Mont-St Michel and the beautiful coastline Ilkeston DE7 6JF Tel/fax 0115 944 2128 mobile members. Email [email protected] www. with scenic routes and great biking roads. Tel: 0033 Century B&B situated in stunning South Shropshire 07702 862508 www.shawstainless.co.uk (12/09) harzbiker.co.uk Tel 0049 5524 3749 (8/09) (0)233-589025,Email: [email protected] Web hills. Village location, 2 pubs. House parties catered for. Fantastic touring suggestions, great biking roads Site: www.petit-illyria.eu.com (4/10) For stainless steel nuts, bolts LAKE DISTRICT. Peaceful location in hayloft in to Wales. Secure parking. www clunfarmhouse. WWW.EBOLT.CO.UK conversion – just for two! Log fire. Central heating. and fasteners, tools and consumables Tel 020 8133 MOTORCYCLE TOURING HOLIDAYS IN co.uk Tel: 01588 640432 (6/09)** Garden. Secure indoor bike space. Magical area for NORTHERN THAILAND. Based in the beautiful 5241 (10/09) old city of Chiang Mai, we offer a selection of SOUTHERN SPAIN B&B €17 00. ppn . Beautiful motorcycle touring holidays in the mountainous quiet roads, Ideal for biking. Tel 0034 952 743 623 area of Northern Thailand. The roads are excellent, or www.holidayspain.org.uk (4/09)** the scenery is stunning and we provide first class WEST OF IRELAND Far from the maddening crowd. accommodation. You will be looked after throughout Modern house for rent 2.8 miles from Louisburgh in the holiday by experienced English guides. We County Mayo. Accommodates 6. Wonderful valley, offer either five day (touring only) holidays or longer mountain and sea views. Great base for touring NW breaks which offer more time to explore the area. Ireland. Garage for 4 bikes. Tel 00353872586340. Hotels, meals, motorcycle and fuel are all included. Email [email protected] (11/09) Reduced rates for pillions and up to 25% discount now available for BMW Club members. For further information please have a look at our website www. thaimotorcycletouring.com, or telephone us on SERVICES 01260 279443 .(04/09)** NORTH PORTUGAL – MINHO VALLEY. Penedes ENGLISH LAKE DISTRICT, MOTORCYCLE Nation Park and Galicia. Interested? We offer COURSES Offering IAM and RoSPA Advanced farmhouse self catering and luxury B&B both with rider, DSA Enhanced Rider Certificate training and pools. Come and sample the real Portugal see Defensive and Rider re-Skill assessments. Why our website. www.portugal-holidayvilla.co.uk. Tel not combine a holiday with a rider development Maggie on 00351-251648107 or Mobile 00351- course and be a safer and more confident 912860707 (12/09) progressive rider. Experience and explore the natural beauty of Cumbria, Lake District and PLYMOUTH, En-suite accommodation very close surrounding counties. Instructor DSA approved and to continental ferryport. Secure parking for bikes. ex-Police Class 1. www.edenproridertraining.co.uk Early breakfast for ferry passengers.Caraneal Hotel. (email:[email protected]) or call 12-14 Pier St. West Hoe. Tel 01752 663589. email; John on 07768-037-299 (8/09) caranealhotel@ hotmail.com (8/09) I CLEENZ MACHEENZ! Degreasing, De-corrosion, SOMME AND YPRES BATTLEFIELD TOURS. Our De-carbonising, Cleaning by: Pressure Washing, secluded farmhouse B&B, 100 miles from Calais, Dry Blasting, Vapour Bead Blasting and Ultrasonic has secure, covered parking and workshop. Evening Washing. All your machine parts rendered beautifully meals available. Your host is GS owner, author and clean, ready for inspection and assembly, or historian. See World of BMW or www.martinpegler. painting. Visit www.icmhome.org.uk or phone John, com. Phone 00333 2286 5672. (3/10) 020 8766 7164 (S.London). (8/09) 72 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 73 SERVICING BMW Specialist Servicing, Repairs and Spares. Established 1989 VOTED no.1 MAIL ORDER SUPPLIER Collection and delivery. Weekend work and loan That’s not just BMW but ALL mail order suppliers. Enough said! bike available. For all enquiries please contact BY THE READERS OF ‘RIDE’ MAGAZINE ANDREW SEXTON NORTH OXFORDSHIRE Garry Webb Tel: 01344 860580/07770 444794. WARWICKSHIRE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE Email [email protected] (4/10) BORDER. BMW Quality service, repairs, restoration • Established 1989 and special tuning work, on all models. Collection CARDIFF MOTORRAD Wales’ Number One • 14 day satisfaction guarantee and delivery arranged. Tel 01608 730111 (6/09)** Independent BMW Motorbike Specialists BMW Factory Trained Technician Services – Repairs – • Used parts carry a 6 month warranty B.E.M.W. For competitive prices on: Restorations, Diagnostics – Tyres – MOTs All makes welcome. repairs and spares. Spares for vintage/classic 10% off labour to all club members. Please call • 10,000 new part lines on the shelf BMW’s from 1935. 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(04/09)** ries and performance parts. We have the largest range of parts available anywhere in MOBILE MOTORBIKE SERVICES Professional the UK - in fact we are not aware of anybody, anywhere in the world, who can o er repairs and servicing for all BMW models at realistic prices. We offer a mobile service within a 40 mile our range and depth of stock. Planning a trip - ring us for advice on spares etc. to radius of Nottingham. Call Jim Hill on 0797 123 6087 carry. Remember, we distribute world wide so we can deliver emergency parts to you or 0115 9727153. www.ifixyourbike.com (10/09) anywhere. If you want it we’ve probably got it! If not and BMW make it we can get it for NORTH EAST Independent BMW Specialist. Full service and repair for all models up to present day. you. Try us! Factory trained senior technician. Mobile service within 60 miles of Sunderland. 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International: 00 44 1484 353600 Fax: 00 44 1484 353604 Visit ourwww.motorworks.co.uk new shopping basket site at boxerman.co.uk (12/09) 74 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 BMW Club Journal • July 2009 75