May 2006

Jock and Sue Wallace BMW Safari on the way to Dungog

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The (Vice President’s) Editor’s Events Calendar To claim Clubman points for attending any listed events, someone attending must give the names of the event and the attendees to the President. Before confirming a ride please liaise with the Editor. MAY 2006 PRESIDENT: Sun 7th Social Sip and lunch. Harry’s Café de Wheels. Meet at Woolloomooloo Bay Warren Russell Warren Buffett Hotel at 12 noon, cnr Cowper and Bourke streets.Ride or take the train to 9744 2258 (NSW MCC rep) Martin Place, walk past the Art Gallery, across the Cahill Expy& down to 0411 076 941, 9622-4254 Cowper . [email protected] Thurs 11th Social Sip at North Nowra Tavern. Meet 6:30-7:00pm for dinner and a drink. Dave Blunn Live music after 8:00pm.(Nowra Group) 2nd Thursday of the month 0423 021 378 VICE-PRESIDENT: Sat12th Loaded Dog Rally Tarago Showground – Between Goullburn and Braidwood Dave Blunn th VACANT Sun14 People also congregate at the Loaded Dog pub Tarago- good for a day trip 0423 021 378 Sat 20th Lockhart Pub Stay (100km south of Wagga) at the Lockhart Commercial Warren Russell st Sun 21 Hotel. Meet at Nth Richmond BP at 8am or Marulen BP at 9am. 9744 2258 GENERAL SECRETARY: Call Ross at the Commercial Hotel : Ph 6920 5109 – see details inside Sat 20th Port Macquarie weekend with Triumph’ Group. Rob Tiedeman Sandra Gluck (NSW MCC rep) Sun 21st Ride via Walcha leaving Heather Brae Shell Servo (Raymond Terrace) at 9am 4963 1901 0419 022 025, 9823-1651 Accommodation details next month [email protected] th Fri 26 Drinks & Bistro Meal (if you wish 7.00 PM) Hexham Mossie Club (Hunter Rob Tiedeman group) Last Friday of the month. 4963 1901 th MEMBERSHIP Sat 27 Moonan Flat pub stay Tar & dirt routes Raymond Terrace pie shop 8.30 AM Peter Kime SECRETARY: Leave 9am from BP, Hungry Jack's on John Renshaw Drive. Turn right at the 4951 1693 roundabout the Beresfield end of the F3 from Sydney. Road riders via Rob Milton Aberdeen to Moonan Flat. Off road riders via Gloucester & scenic dirt route Rob Tiedeman 0412 259 341, 9796-2956 north of the Barringtons. Please see inside for accommodation details. 4963 1901 [email protected] st Wed 31 CLUB MEETING 7.30pm (Some members gather for dinner and a drink The President TREASURER before the meeting at the Toongabbie Hotel from 6pm) Last Wed of the month Andrew LeLievre 0418 220 658, 9487-7061 JUNE 2006 [email protected] th Thurs 8 Nowra Group Social Sip. Oak Hotel Albion Park. Meet 7:00pm for dinner and Dave Blunn

a drink. 2nd Thursday of the month 0423 021 378 th Sat 10 Alpine Rally at Yarrangobilly River – see flyer inside Henning J. EDITOR th Mon 12 June Long Weekend 03 5981 0140 Jennie Breeze th Sat 10 Alternate to camping Talbingo Caravan Park –see inside for details Warren Russell 0402 147 750, 4294-1384 th Mon 12 Meet at 8am for 830am departure at BP Nth Richmond 9744 2258 [email protected] Sat 17th Moree Camping trip on Private property on a beautiful river Departing Les Wilson

Sun 18th Rutherford McDonalds 9.00 AM BYO ALL food and camping gear. 4958 3337

Sat 24th Tea Gardens pub stay with Triumph riders Meet at Heather Brae Shell Terry Thesworth EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS th Sun 25 Servo (Raymond Terrace) at 9am. Accommodation details next month 4965 0360 Roger Martyn (Advertising) th Sun 25 Social Sip Lunch at Star City Casino Meet in the Harbour View Lounge at Warren Russell Tony Conliffe (Distribution) 12 noon. Lunch at Fortunes Bistro or Trophies. Transport: train to Central then 9744 2258 catch the Metro Light Rail to Star City/ or call Bussing on 1800 700 700 REGALIA Wed 28th CLUB MEETING 7.30pm (Some members gather for dinner and a drink The President Trevor Hooker, 4932-5223 before the meeting at the Toongabbie Hotel from 6pm). Last Wed of the month Rob Tiedeman, 4963-1901 Fri 30th Drinks & Bistro Meal (if you wish 7.00 PM) Hexham Mossie Club (Hunter Rob Tiedman [email protected] group) Last Friday of the month. 4963 1901

JULY 2006 BMWCA DELEGATE th Ian Ramsay Thurs 13 Social Sip at North Nowra Meet 6:30-7:00pm for dinner and a drink. Live Dave Blunn 0414 746 992, 9833-8588 music after 8:00pm.(Nowra Group) 2nd Thursday of the month 0423 021 378 Sat 22nd Awards Night Dinner at Gulgong Dinner and presentation of awards at Warren Russell [email protected] rd Sun 23 the Bowling and Sports Club Gulgong – more details inside 9744 2258 Wed26 th CLUB MEETING 7.30pm (Some members gather for dinner and a drink The President ASSETS & ARCHIVES before the meeting at the Toongabbie Hotel from 6pm) Last Wed of the month

Tony Micallef th [email protected] Fri 28 Drinks & Bistro Meal (if you wish 7.00 PM) Hexham Mossie Club (Hunter Rob Tiedeman group) Last Friday of the month. 4963 1901

PUBLIC OFFICER Trevor Dean MORE DAY RIDES NEEDED PLEASE – contact a committee 0409 407 409, 9427-1798 member or the Editor [email protected]

Hunter Riders: - all input gratefully accepted. If attending a ride please confirm final details:-

With Rob Tiedeman 4963 1901. Mob 0414 503 808 or Trevor Hooker 4932 5223 WEBMASTER: Nowra Riders: - contact Dave Blunn 0423 021 378 or 4464 1056 for info on rides in your area Roger Martyn ACT Ride Co-ordinator: - contact David Ramsay [email protected] [email protected]

Club run meeting points http://www.bmwtcnsw.org/meetingPoints.html CLUB WEBSITE: This gives site maps of the common meeting points. www.bmwtcnsw.org *Club Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the last Wednesday of each month (except for December) at the Andrew Cook Hall, corner Targo and Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie. Club Yahoo Email site (members mailing list – voluntary) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwtcnsw

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Editorial (AKA Pillion Ponderings) REGIONAL RIDE CO-ORDINATORS Contact these people if you are interested in rides in your area ACT Dave Ramsay [email protected] Hi to All, Well we had a really great time on Safari (see article) and Dubbo Steve Treloar (02)[email protected] afterwards too, then it was back to reality. I purchased the new “Editors” laptop computer just in the nick of time as our computer Newcastle Rob Teideman (02) 4963-1901 [email protected] died the day after I had almost finished transferring BMWTC data to the new laptop – did our computer realise it had been superseded? Nowra Dave Blunn, (02) 4464 -1056 or 0407 070 825 I have to apologise for the lack of Wanted / For Sale ads and any [email protected] emails sent lately as I also lost access to the web. Port Lin van Coppenhagen 0417 098 255 For computer buffs: Purchased from Domayne for a total of Macquarie Home 02 6582 5931 $2,999-00 1 x COMPAQ wide screen laptop computer, +2 year [email protected] warranty, 80GB backup hard drive, Microsoft Office (has Power Point), Security system, cordless mouse, 1 GB memory stick, CD writable discs, and pens for writing on the discs, a surge buster to stop it blowing up, and a good briefcase to carry it all. BMWTCNSW It has already made a difference to my life as I can be more social CLASSIC REGISTER REGISTRARS not stuck downstairs. It will also be able to be used at meetings if required e.g. showing slides. Contact these people if you are interested in older BMWs. Thankyou to the club – life needs to made user friendly, especially Northern Region (Gosford, Newcastle etc.) if you are volunteering your time and resources. This brings me to Craig Hancock 1Nimala Ave. Koolewong 2256 the question of the trailer for Karuah and the Xmas Party, as well as 02 4343 1818 (Home) 0419 557 014 (Mob) a new BBQ which was really needed at the last Rally – time for a [email protected] good think as I think we need it. Sydney Region Damien O'Toole 13 Keith St Clovelly, 2031 ph 02 9665 2281 (home) Last but not least – there is a dearth of day rides. It doesn’t have to 0419 29 69 39 (mobile) be a ‘knock your socks off ride’ – the pleasure is with the company [email protected] as well. Give it a bash and propose a ride – we will give you a hand with the details for meeting places and times or if it is clashing with Western Region Registrar other rides. Please ring Warren Buffett or myself. (Bathurst, Orange etc.) Cheers, STILL VACANT Jennie Breeze (Editor)

Southern Region Registrar (Goulburn, Canberra, Wollongong) John Marquette –174 Thornford Rd. Yarra 2850 E-Mag 02 4829 7104 (Home) BMWTCNSW PDF Signup 0425 280 390 (Mob) Get the magazine on email [email protected] [email protected]

Web sites of the month: input needed

being : General Meeting Minutes 1/ PESP - Rags or Riches. BMWTCNSW Club Meeting 2/ Corporate support for club displays at Motorcycle Shows. BMWTC of NSW Club Meeting 3/ The 2007 CA National Motorrad Rally BMWTC of 29th March 2006 NSW Proposal. Chairperson - Warren Buffett 4/ What does BMW Aust. see that would be of benefit to Meeting opened - 7.45pm them and what role can the clubs play in this? Apologies - Paul Breeze, Mike Day, Sandra Gluck, 5/ Club Growth - Where to from here? Fred Warren. The meeting had no objection. Visitors - Mick Goodwin - 1979 R 1 OORS. MCC - Wozza stated that the exhaust label law has John Boich - R1150R. been repealed. It was gazetted within an area of gov- Previous Minutes - Accepted - Ian Ramsay ernment that doesn't get published. - Seconded - Andrew Watson Guy Stanford, the MCC of NSW Chairman, was cur- Correspondence - In rently in the USA as an invited guest at a Road Safety '" Magazines from BMW clubs in Vic, ACT, WA, SA, Forum. UK, Qld, NZ. Ducati Owners Club BMW NSW Car Club General Business . Advertising George & Charis Schwartz thanked the club for the Pub with no Beer - Taylors Arms. flowers sent. Alan Pennykid brought some parts along All Badges to the meeting that had been donated to suit some early AJC Convention Centre Boxers. $30 was raised with the balance of parts left in . RFDS - Thank you & inclusion in honour roll the lockup till next meeting. Warren Russell requested a . Coffs Harbour - Restore & Ride Rally - June Long cheque for $100 towards the dinner at the Peak Hill Weekend. "Candelabra bonding session" on the Sunday night of . MCC Minutes the Easter run. Invoices from Chris Lowe - $137.50 - Web Site hosting Annual dinner - There was much input into this topic Aust Post - $ 60.00 - PO Box renewal. with thoughts about Panthers, Rooty Hill RSL and Dural Correspondence - Out Village Van Park. Input also included whether people Support Letters for Karuah River Rally, sent to: prefer a restaurant verses a closed venue. Taking it to Phillip Ingram - ACT - The new map to the site. the country was another thought - Gulgong, for example. Rob Dunstan - Motohansa. Some members offered to follow up on ideas presented T J's Tyres - ACT and further discussion at next meeting with proposed Forests NSW dates being 15th or 22nd of July. The 22nd was already a Anders Mikelveldt - ACT proposed pub run to Gulgong. Bruce Clark - Bank Hotel. Meeting Closed at 9.00pm Editor - AMCN Tracey Shearer - One Steel. Presidents Report -Wozza spoke about the Indian Dis- Wozza’s Whinge aka The Presidents Report play at Camperdown at the café Deus. Vice President - Point Score tabled. Treasurer - Andrew advised the meeting approx $5500 G’day, was raised at Karuah. YTD figures are even and we have $23000 in the bank. The club has seen an in- It’s been a quiet motorcycling month for me. I did enjoy a crease in cash flow - $40000 both in and out in the 9 day at Eastern Creek watching a round of the Australian months to date whereas $34000 both in and out for all of Superbikes. There are some seriously fast bikes out 2004-2005. there. Since then I’ve been crook and not a happy Membership Secretary - Rob advised 5 new members camper so I’m looking forward to getting away to Laurel in the past week. He also suggested an amendment to Hill for the Anzac weekend. This was a great weekend the application form to include Where I how did you find last year and a fair contingent are booked in for this one. us as well as cleaning up the nominator section. It will be good to ride some alpine roads in what is usu- Editor - Jennie told us, no prizes for finding it that there ally some of the best weather we get all year. is a typo in the last magazine and good luck finding it. Jennie also broached the subject of the club purchasing Don’t forget the AGM is coming up so consider getting a new laptop computer including a backup hard drive involved in the running of the club. It’s a great way to moved by Jennie Breeze, seconded by Rob Milton, that meet other members and get more from your motorcy- reads cling. " The BMWTC 0f NSW purchase a laptop, with a value of up to $3000, that includes accessories and extended Cheers warranty." The motion was carried. Woz Spares – Absent. Scheme closed

Assets - Absent. WELCOME TO THIS MONTH’S NEW MEMBERS Regalia - Absent. , Public Officer - Absent. Jack Foley Clubs Australia - Ramjet advised of the upcoming Brent O’Shea Delegates meeting in Melbourne and tabled 5 items, as Rob Milton, Membership Secretary received by members, for the club to consider as deemed acceptable to have included in the agenda, 4 Accommodation Options

Hotel !" Centennial Hotel 141-143 Mayne St Bed and breakfast with ensuite $55-00 per room Call Joann ph 6374 1241

Motel !" Goldfields Motor Inn, 212 Mayne St Gulgong, across the road from the cara- van park. Ph 6374 1111 14 units with Air Conditioning, TV, some with kitchen facilities. GULGONG $72-00 to $78-00 nd !" Gulgong Motel 22 July 2006 (a bit further out but cheaper) Ph 6374 1122 The Dinner and Awards Night is to be held at the Bowling and Sports Club at the cost of only Caravans and Cabins $20-50 per person, pay on the night. !" Henry Lawson Caravan Park, Mayne St 14 Cabins, 7-10 with ensuite, air con, TV. Buffet for 50+ people will include: 3 Vans, accommodate up to 4, fan refrig etc. Fifty sites with power etc also camp sites. Main Many different prices$42-00 for a standard cabin to Roast Pork and Vegetables, Peking Pork $57-00 for a Delux 1 bedroom & ensuite. Garlic beef,Honey Chilli Chicken Cost + $10 for linen hire optional Fried Rice, Mini Spring Rolls Call Tim ph 6374 1294.

Desert B&B Chocolate Cake !" Stables Guest House 149 Mayne St Pavlova (yum) Gorgeous Heritage House $150 per room Cheesecake Ph Jan 63 74 1668 Tea and Coffee ______

! ! ! ! May 20-21st LOCKHART Pub Stay It is vitally important for catering LockHart is 100km south of Wagga to let Warren Russell (Ph 9744 2258) Commercial Hotel Pub has 14 beds, know if you are coming, otherwise you $25 single, $40 double including breakfast. may not be able to join us for dinner. Camp or sleep on the floor in sleeping bags - free Park at the back of the pub (where there is camping). ! ! ! ! Dinner at the RSL.

Call Ross at the Commercial Hotel LockHart: Ph 6920 5109

27th & 28th May

Moonan Flat pub stay Saturday night. Ride co-ordinators

Peter Kime 02-49511693 Email [email protected] Come and join Rob Milton at the Rob Tiedeman 02-49631901 Email [email protected] Gulgong Bowlo Saturday 2pm – 3.30pm. Moonan Flat accommodation bookings please ring direct to Victoria Hotel 02-65463165 & tell them you are from BMW Never bowled ? no worries just come along for Touring Club. Hotel Restaurant 02-65463120. some fun. No equipment or special clothing Camping is available over the river from the pub @ needed (but no holes in the socks as you will $4.50 per be bowling in them). person phone 02-65463155. Please bring camping sup- plies. Fuel is available in the village. Northern riders can If you are interested let Rob know by phone, gain access to the site via Scone or Ellerston. This email or carrier pigeon (see page 2 for details) promises to be a good venue,with the pub having an entertainment area at the rear. See ya there.

5 LETTERS to the EDITOR

Tyre Review - Big GSs and “Pure” Street Tyres

In addition to the usual range of “dual sport” tyres (like Tourances and Anakees and 607s), there’s now a few “pure” street tyres available in sizes to suit the 1150/1200 GS, Suzuki Vee (and Wee) Strom, Triumph Tiger etc etc … those bikes that run the common 150/70X17 on the back but the less common 110/80X19 on the front …. and these tyres include the Bridgestone BT020, the Michelin Pilot Road and the soon to be released Avons (“Azuras”????).

So …. since I think that “dual sport” tyres aren’t that much bet- ter than pure road tyres once the bitumen ends, I thought I’d try some of the new Pilot Roads that came out last year and at least have a proper road tyre on the road ….

But first I should say that, whilst I’ve gone through lots of sets of Tourances and Anakees and 607s and TKCs on my GS and my primary interest in the Pilots was grip and feel, I’m not into peg scraping, I’m not a tyre technician and most of my riding is two up with lotsa luggage /wine etc ….. (ok … ok …. probably more of the latter than the former!!!)

Anyway, for what its worth I’m VERY happy with the Pilots …. again I don’t push my tyres super hard so I can’t comment on their ultimate grip, but I do think my fat GS now steers much more quickly and predictably …. although I don’t know if it’s the compound or the tread or the profile (but its more probably related to the stiffness of the tyre’s carcass) ….. and on gravelly roads they seem just as good (or just as bad, depend- ing on your point of view) as Tourances and Anakees and 607s (which means that the occasional patch of mid corner Alternative sand can result in some “interesting” front end behaviour hahahahahah) ….

10 - 12 June 06 And I can’t comment on how many ks I’ll get out of them yet, but so far they’ve done about 5000-6000 ks and there’s lots of Talbingo Caravan Park rubber left, and, other than that, there’re quiet, smooth and !" Cabin with ensuite $23 per person, per night, confidence inspiring (including in the wet on the Bells Road). 3 persons per cabin (13 available). !" Cabin no ensuite $16 per person, per night, Now the bad news …… if you want a set (especially the front), 3 persons per cabin (4 available). they’re in short supply …. I got mine from City Coast Motorcy- cles in Wollongong (ph 4228 7392) and they may still have !" Camp sites $8 per person, per night. Long weekend 2 night minimum, deposit required when book- some left but, apart from that, demand seems to be greatly ing. Call Talbingo Caravan Park 02 6949 5239. exceeding supply and so they’re a bit like hen’s teeth …. but, if you stick mainly to the road and would like to turn your bike Food available from the Country Club & Talbingo Mountain into a “mega motard” then I think you’ll find its worth the effort Escape ( steak house). to get a set … Talbingo is on the Snowy Mtns Hwy about 40 kms from Tumut. Ps … I’ve haven’t tried the BT020s so I can’t compare them to Travel route will be via Bells Line of Rd, Blayney, the Pilots, but Andy Crook has the BTs (and I think Erik Ander- Woodstock,Frogmore, Harden, Gundagai, and Talbingo. son has them too) so, if you’re interested, you could talk to them... Pps … I don’t own shares in Michelin but I’m a customer of Contact Warren Russell ph 9744 2258 City Coast …..

Scientific Fact Cheers, Paul Breeze

A recent scientific study found that women find different male The Exodus by Bob Magor faces attractive depending on where they are in their There's a curse out on the highways that makes all truckies menstrual cycle. stress, For example, when a woman is ovulating she will prefer a man As it crawls along in convoy 90ks an hour or less. Plagues of rudderless grey nomads have the Outback overrun, with rugged, masculine features. All hitched up to bonsai houses heading northwards to the sun. And when she is menstruating, she prefers a man doused in But the truckies have their vengeance through long days of petrol, set on fire, with scissors stuck in his eye and a cricket being slowed, When they roar past with their road trains and suck each one stump up his arse. off the road.

6 RIDE REPORTS “The Candelabra rally” Margaret Barlow Stuart Town / Peak Hill Easter W/E

Mini report:

We weren’t swamped with candelabra, (although Warren brought some beautiful blue candles), but the hotel at Stuart Town had the biggest kick arse candelabra I’ve ever seen, which they allowed us to take outside where we barbequed our dinner. Made Dave’s and mine look puny.

There was also a little arrangement near the coffee making machine which caught my candelabra-focussed eye.

Peak Hill Club House Hotel

I loved the baby (well, 6 yr old) asleep in the wheel barrow – why not. She asked could she get in to it to have a sleep, and Mum simply obliged, and then went on to dance the night away.

Warren, Dave, Lyn, Rob, Cheryl, Marg, Helen and Pat

I thought the idea of putting lounge chairs together for beds was great, too. The Candelabra All in all a great week-end with a difference, and lovely people at both pubs.

Margaret Barlow

7 greenery to coastal concrete and lots of bananas in the trees. We also had a wonderful diversion (as did the others behind BMW Safari Report us) when we all followed Mick S-B on what we assumed was a by Paul and Jennie Breeze little known shortcut, only to realise that it was Mick who had been “caught short” and he was merely seeking out the near- est “gents”!! Anyway, we finally reached the Nautilus Resort at 2006 BMW TourenSport Safari Coffs which, despite having the GS Riders in November last year (and Paul, Jock, Greg & Mick in particular), still provided Day (minus) 1 a warm and generous welcome!!!!! Paul and I stayed at Cessnock after looking around the Hunter Valley wineries, catching the Cheese and Wine Festival and having lots of olive, bread and cheese tasting………burp.

Day 0 After booking into our accommodation about 300 of us turned up at the Hunter Valley Cypress Lakes Resort to register, ad- mire ourselves in our new T shirts and to enjoy the evening festivities which included an outdoor buffet and a band.

Mick, Greg, Jennie, Jock, Sue and Paul Day 3 Still at the Nautilus Resort, and day trips were the order of the day. With Jock and Sue we headed up to Bellingen, had a bit of lunch and a touch of retail therapy, and then Jock and Sue headed up to Dorrigo on the recently resurfaced Waterfall Way, which Jock later commented was “quite a hoot”. That evening everyone gathered for another outdoor buffet around the swimming pool, with a couple of daring flame throwers, drummers and a small band.

Day1 Up early and off to Tamworth via Dungog (see front cover) and, with just a touch of dirt, the downfall of one poor lady rider near Nowendoc. The road from Dungowan to Tamworth was a really great ride and then it was into the bustle of Tamworth to find our motel. A quick dip in the pool at the motel (a hot day but a bl..dy cold pool !!!!), and then off to the pub in town to pick up the next day’s ride details.

Day 4 Off to Ballina …. Gwydir Hwy, New England to Tenterfield then the Bruxner Hwy via Casino and Alstonville. At Casino a mini summit was held with Greg Tow, Mick Spencer-Brown and the Wallaces about our 1150 GS which was making alarming noises. Since the alternator belt seemed the most probable problem but we didn’t have a spare, we just added oil …’cause we had some of that!!! The noise went away (???) BUT only until we approached Ballina where it became quite alarming and then stopped ….. as did the alter- nator!!!!. Plans were made with the Ballina BMW dealer to fix it Day 2 the next day (it turned out that the nut had come off the pulley From Tamworth we were headed to Coffs Harbour via some of shaft and the thread was stuffed ….. aaagghhhh !!!) and, the prettiest roads you’ll ever see, including the Oxley High- after finding our motel, we headed off to the “architec- way, (although poor Paul had ‘orrible flashbacks regarding tural wonder” that is the Ballina RSL club – a must see severely bending his R1100S on this road back in 2001). Lunch was at South West Rocks after a convoluted route next time you’re in Ballina. through the countryside. The scenery changed from mountain 8 The rest of the evening was enjoyable with lots of prizes given to the “goofy”/ bad luck etc stories, e.g. the lady who asked Steve Marshall if she could have a screw - for her husband, of course, since he was missing one. Then we danced until we were ordered out to the monorail at midnight (and some of the boys gave a display of the dancing prowess that made them famous on the GS safari).

End of the Safari but not the trip.

Day 5+1 The next day we (Jennie and Paul, Greg Tow and Mick Spencer-Brown) were off to Hervey Bay to visit Mick’s mother. We found a really cute “boutique” hotel on the beachfront (the “cheap ‘n cheerful” variety), then ducked around to say hello to Mick’s mum Cath. 3 hours later we staggered out after being fed a great baked dinner and home brewed beer (thanks Cath!!) and lots of good conversation. Next morning Mick had to pay back the dinner by digging out a few tree stumps and other odd jobs that Cath had lined up while Greg and us ducked off to Bundaberg and coastal From the RSL club which is on the water Bundara. We dropped into the Bundy Distillery to get Mick his Day 5 favourite brew and then travelled through lots of cane fields From Ballina the rest of the Safari headed off via Lismore, before returning to Hervey Bay to frequent the local Motor Boat Kyogle, the Lindesay Hwy, Boonah, Beaudesert, Beechmont, Club for dinner …... yes, we seem to have a thing for clubs!!! and Nerang to Nara Sea World. Meanwhile, back at Ballina, Paul and I walked around the town Day 5 +2 and found that they have a half decent Naval Museum with a Off to Tenterfield via various inland roads …. Paul accidentally balsa wood raft that was sailed from South America to Austra- trashed the motel bathroom (by adjusting the showerhead) but lia around 1995, landing at Ballina – so, a museum worth a a few hours labour and Greg’s instant metal goo got the visit if ever you’re in Ballina. plumbing going again … at least until the next hapless occu- After coffee we got a call to pick up the bike (thank you Ballina pant …. … the RSL was tooo far away so we went Chinese BMW for all your help) and decided to just head straight up the with a nice selection of reds …now where’s our motel again ?? highway as it was now about mid day. After stopping along the Gold Coast Rd to pull out the map we Day 5 +3 decided that we must have looked a bit like “down & outs”, Stopped at Nundle so Paul could show us Sheba Dam … site since a “well-to-do” gentleman in a Mercedes offered us direc- of the Thunder (Ducati) rallies …. then off to the wool factory tions to the nearest cheap backpacker accommodation!!!!! for some retail therapy for me and some last minute, desperate Finally, we got to Nara Sea World via the worst road known to birthday shopping for Jude by Greg (that delightful wool was man for scenery (unless you’re into concrete) but, once there, for Jude wasn’t it Greg, or ………???). we were more than happy to settle in and relax. We had a Then to Singleton for a motel …. but they were ALL full (full !!! great seafood buffet dinner, exchanged the usual banter about on a Wednesday night!!!….. in Singleton!!) but we found some- the days daring exploits and vowed never to eat again for a thing in Branxton. The pub owner at Branxton has his recently week!!!!!!. qualified chef daughter cooking (she’s from the Bennelong Restaurant at the Opera House) and the meals were great. Day 6 250 of us started the day with a complimentary early morning Day 5+4 tour of the Sea World Shark Bay – a great time to do it. Some Back home in a leisurely fashion via the Putty Road (double of us came back later and saw the various shows and enjoyed points remember!!) and home mid afternoon after 13 days and ourselves immensely. Others went for a ride and the “spirited” 4500 ks … great roads, great weather, great company (thank Mick S-B livened up his day (and that of a poor local lady) by you everybody!) …. now where’s the next one off to …. Victo- panel beating the side of her once immaculate Merc and ria ??? … Western Australia ???? adding some nice blue duco to the side of his GS. That evening was the Farewell Dinner with pre-dinner drinks Jennie Breeze served at the Corkscrew Roller Coaster and Pirate Ship. I (Jennie) managed 3 rides on the Corkscrew but that was in- significant compared to some of the others who must have clocked up at least 12 each (Paul, Jock, Greg, Mick, Sue, Rotten weather Fiona, Petris (sic) etc etc) before they were thrown out …. Saturday morning a man gets up early, dresses quietly, packs

his lunch, puts on his long johns and leathers,and goes to the garage. He starts his Norton Commando and looks out of the garage. The rain is pouring down; it is like a torrential downpour. There’s snow mixed in with the rain, and the wind is blowing 50 mph. He comes back into the house and turns the TV to the weather. He finds it's going to be bad weather all day long, so he quietly undresses and slips back into bed where he cud- dles up to his wife's back, now with different anticipation, and whispers, "The weather is terrible.". To which she sleepily replies, " And can you believe my stupid husband is out there riding his bike!!!!".

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6th-7th May Brass Monkey Rally NSW. Rydal Showground, Rydal, near Lithgow. Signposted from Lithgow. Bikers Australia, Linda 0417 259 177 or e-mail [email protected] $20 at the gate, limited badges. Gymkhana, bike show, giant bonfire, fully catered, (no BYOG due to licence restrictions), good camping on site, trophies, toilets, trade stalls. Entertainment on Saturday night.

13th-14th May; Loaded Dog Rally (NSW) held by the Struggletown Tourers at the Tarago Showgrounds (south of Goulburn)

10th-12th June (Queen's Birthday weekend) 37th Alpine Rally, NSW. At Yarrangobilly Homestead, approx. 30kms north of Kiandra on the Snowy Mountains Highway. Henning Jorgensen, 47 Palmerston Avenue Dromana VIC 3396. 03 5981 0140 $12/$15. Pre-paid entries close 03-06-2006. Longest running rally in Australia. All motorcyclists are invited (no cars please). T-shirts available, and bring copies of your old Alpine Rally photos to add to the Alpine Rally album. Back to basics, ie BYO everything. Toilets, rubbish removal, water and firewood provided.

17th-18th June; Casper Rally, Run by SCUM Tourers at the Lake Lyell camp- ground, near Lithgow. BYO everything and be prepared for the cold.

8th-9th July Winter Rally Run by United Tourers at a private site near Nerriga, catering and beer on site. For Sale, Wanted, etc.

th th To place or remove an ad here and 5 -6 August on the clubs website: Post to: Hat Rally at Araluen To view the website: Click on “The Editor” “Classified” 17 Kallaroo Ave th th 26 -27 August www.bmwtcnsw.org Stanwell Park TTT Rally – BYO everything and can be a bit “challenging” or email to : NSW 2508 [email protected] 23rd-24th September All ads should be motorcycle related, preferably BMW. Sidecar and Enthusiasts Rally Run by the Sydney Sidecar All ads should be submitted, written as you want them printed. The Editor reserves all rights. Club on a site beside the Bridle Track north of Bathurst Ads appearing for the Second time…If you would like your ad. to 7th-8th October appear a second time please contact the editor. Thunder Rally Run by the Ducati Owners Club at Nundle. We often win the best club attendance here For Sale

21st-22nd October BMW R1100RT Immaculate (almost showroom) condition. Kosciuszcko Rally By the ACTBMWMCC at Geehi Hut Many accessories including comfort seat, cruise, barbacks, intercom and Staintune pipe (with sticker!). Luggage colour 11th-12th November matched at factory. Has 32,000km on the clock and 12 months Trout Rally (Snowy Mountains region) rego. I'm happy to email more photos if requested. $14,500 negotiable, contact JOHN on 0401 426 222 or email Hosted by the Tumut Valley Riders [email protected]

2007 2005 Model R1200ST Alarm fitted, ABS brakes, BMW Navi- th th 6 -7 January gator 2 GPS, Panniers. This bike has 11,000 touring kms. Capital Rally Run by the MRA ACT in the Brindabellas beside Comes with 12 mths rego with number plates BMW 06. the Goodradigbee River. $22,000 ono. Contact Steve Smith 0413 467 417 0r 02 9652 1984 (NB: some of these rallies are not advertised yet, please check the date with the appropriate organiser before attending or watch BMW R 75/6, 1976 S fairing, 38L Heinrich tank, twin disc front, for updates in later issues. I will update details as they become Craven panniers, 900 barrels. Surprisingly fast, very good to available nearer the appropriate dates) excellent condition. Reluctant sale. $5,500 . Contact [email protected] Marrickville. Wanted

BMW Touring Case Pannier Left Only. Fit R65 1987 Contact Chris Howell [email protected] 10

An 85-year-old man was requested by his doctor for a sperm count as part of his physical exam. The doctor gave the man a jar and said, "Take this jar home and bring back a semen sample tomorrow."

The next day the 85-year-old man reappeared at the doctor's office and gave him the jar, which was as clean and empty as on the previous day.

The doctor asked what happened and the man explained:

"Well, doc, it's like this - first I tried with my right hand, but nothing. Then I tried with my left hand, but still nothing. Then I asked my wife for help. She tried with her right hand, A lady walks into a Jaguar dealership and browses around. Suddenly she spots the most perfect, beautiful car and walks then with her left, still nothing. She tried with her mouth, first over to inspect it. As she bends forward to feel the fine leather with the teeth in, then with her teeth out, still nothing. upholstery, an unexpected little fart escapes her. Very embar- rassed, she anxiously looks around to see if anyone has no- ticed and hopes a sales person doesn't pop up right now. As We even called up Arleen, the lady next door and she tried she turns back, there standing next to her is a salesman. too, first with both hands, then an armpit, and she even tried With a pleasant smile he greets her,"Good day, Madam. How squeezin' it between her knees, but still nothing." may we help you today?" Trying to maintain an air of sophisti- cation and acting as though nothing had happened, she smiles The doctor was shocked! "You asked your neighbour?" back and asks,"Sir, what is the price of this lovely vehicle?"

Still smiling pleasantly, he replies,"Madam, I'm very sorry to The old man replied, "Yep. None of us could get the jar open". say that, if you farted just by touching it, you are going to s**t yourself when you hear the price”.

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APPLICATION FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP / RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP BMW Touring Club of New South Wales Incorporated (Incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act, 1984)

The BMW Touring Club of NSW was founded in 1965, with an initial membership of 15. The aim of the club is to provide a social medium for BMW riders and motorcycle touring. It is not necessary for you to own a BMW motorcycle to join the club. There are a wide range of activities throughout the year, ranging from regular day rides, rallies (local, interstate and other BMW club rallies), runs with interstate BMW clubs and camping weekends. We have gained a large number of trophies from our attendance at rallies. The club also has regular maintenance days (where you can tap into a vast range of knowledge from our members). We have spare parts available at a slight discount for members and a variety of special tools for use when servicing, repairing or replacing components. We also have social evenings, an annual presentation night/dinner and a Christmas party. The club encourages family involvement in all events.

NEW and PRESENT members Current Membership Number: ______

I, ______and______

(full name of applicant) (additional person/s) of______Postcode: ______

Preferred Phone No’s: 1)______2)______E-Mail address: ______

Motorcycle/s Make, Model & Year: ______

I hereby apply to join / renew my membership of the above named incorporated association and I agree to be bound by the rules of the club.

______(signature of applicant) (date )

NEW MEMBERS ONLY: If an existing member introduced you: Introduced by:______

New Application / Renewal and /or Joint Application (please circle one) Mail to: New member joining fee $ 10 (+ Annual Membership Fee) Annual Membership fee $ 40 per year (city or country membership) BMW Touring Club of NSW Total amount payable $ ______PO Box 53

Rydalmere BC Make all cheques and money orders payable to BMW Touring Club of NSW NSW 1701 NOTE: 1. All membership fees are due by 1stJuly each year. 2. Membership not renewed by 1st August will be considered as a resignation of membership.

OPTIONAL :

Do you wish to receive the magazine by E-Mail (as well as a hard copy)?…… Yes/ No (If Yes have you filled out your email address above ? )

Do you have a First Aid Certificate ….Yes/ No : If NO are you interested in attending a First Aid Certificate Course for Bike Riders…Yes/No

Would you like to be on the Club Hospitality List …Yes /No

Name (e.g. John & Julie) Location (Town or Area) State Phone no./s S A M D kms Comments

(S) Social stop, bit of a cuppa; (A) Accommodation / Camping space; (M) Mechanical Assistance / workshop space; (D) Distance prepared to travel to assist

21/04/06 COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM

BMW Touring Club of New South Wales Incorporated (Incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act,1984)

At the AGM in June, all positions are declared vacant NOMINATIONS by 17th May 2006 and all nominations will be voted on by the membership Please post to: present. It is not essential for all committee positions that you attend meetings regularly. PO Box 53, Rydalmere BC, NSW 1701 All nominations must be accepted by the nominated President: person. Responsibilities include chairing meetings and representing the club. Currently held by Warren Buffett Member Name:

Vice President: Signature: Responsibilities include keeping track of the club Member No: members’ points score and looking after the presidents’ Position Member nominated responsibilities when the president is not available. Signature/Phone No Currently Vacant

Secretary: President Responsibilities include looking after incoming/outgoing communications with the club, keeping the minutes of meetings. Currently held by Sandra Gluck Vice President Treasurer: Responsibilities include keeping all financial records of the clubs operations. Currently held by Andrew Le Lievre Secretary

Membership Secretary: Responsibilities include keeping records of the club membership. Currently held by Rob Milton Treasurer

Editor: Responsibilities include preparing and publishing the Membership clubs monthly newsletter. Currently held by Jennie Secretary Breeze

Assets and Archives Officer: Editor Responsibilities include managing the security of; and access to club assets. Currently held by Tony Micallef

Regalia: Assetts and Responsibilities include selecting, sourcing and selling Archives Club regalia items. Currently held by Trevor Hooker & Rob Tiedeman. Public Officer Public Officer: Responsibilities include preparing and filing the clubs documents with the Department of Fair Trading. Currently held by Trevor Dean Regalia

Editorial Assistants (not fixed): Responsibilities are various and negotiable. Currently Editorial held by Tony Conliffe (Distribution) Assistants (Magazine and Web Advertising).

BMW Clubs Australia Representative: BMW CA Responsibilities include liasing with the BMW Club Representative umbrella body. Currently Ian Ramsay

NSW Motorcycle Council Representative/s (up to 2): NSWMCC Responsibilities include representing our club within the Representative/s NSWMCC and reporting NSWMCC activities back to our club. Currently represented by Sandra Gluck

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