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MARCH 2018 ~ FREE TO ULYSSES CLUB MEMBERS AUTUMN EDITION THE LONGEST JOINING DAY THE CLUB IT'S NEVER UNFINISHED STRAIGHT BUSINESS FORWARD... PLUS: BRANCH NEWS WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON YOUR CLUB • YOUR STORIES • YOUR MAGAZINE Market-leading motorcyble insurance for Ulysses Club members As the preferred insurance broker to the Ulysses Club, Aon offers their members Prestige motorcycle insurance which includes discounted rates and enhanced Key features include: policy cover. • Reduced policy excesses • Age, multiple bike, loyalty, trike, Named Rider and Restricted Usage discounts available Aon’s insurance offer provides cover for all types of on-road • New replacement motorcycle for total motorcycles including 3 wheelers, and off-road motorcycles including loss within 24 months of registration as quad bikes, competition motorcycles (not covered whilst racing), a new motorcycle up to 30,000km motorcycle collections and classic/vintage motorcycles. • Windscreen/shield, headlights or tail lights covered with nil excess • Roadside assistance for comprehensive For more information, please contact Leonie Steedman cover • Automatic Riding Apparel cover 0800 65 62 64 • Optional Replacement Riding Apparel [email protected] cover • Nil excess for one claim within 12 months with a Ride Forever training course certificate aon.co.nz CONTENTS Market-leading motorcyble insurance for Ulysses Club 62 64 members 4 National Committee Members 53 It's Never Straight Forward... 6 President’s Report 58 Happy Birthday Ray Beard 8 Vice-President’s Report 60 The Longest Day 9 The Editor 62 Marlborough Branch Toy Run 10 New Members 64 Last Leg of Gnomie's European Tour As the preferred insurance broker to 12 Administrator's Report 66 A South Island Adventure the Ulysses Club, Aon offers their members 14 National Secretary's Report 70 Pocket Tire Plugger Prestige motorcycle insurance which 16 National Treasurer's Report 72 Unfinished Business 18 Forthcoming Branch AGM Notices 2018 74 Joining the Club includes discounted rates and enhanced Key features include: 24 2018 National Ulysses Rally and AGM 80 Obituary – John Brock policy cover. • Reduced policy excesses 36 Branch News 82 Obituary – Peter Unger • Age, multiple bike, loyalty, trike, 50 Farewell to an Icon 84 Obituary – Sue Kerr Named Rider and Restricted Usage discounts available 51 Letter to the Editor 86 Rallies Aon’s insurance offer provides cover for all types of on-road • New replacement motorcycle for total 52 Articles 92 Branch Meeting Times and Contacts motorcycles including 3 wheelers, and off-road motorcycles including loss within 24 months of registration as quad bikes, competition motorcycles (not covered whilst racing), a new motorcycle up to 30,000km motorcycle collections and classic/vintage motorcycles. • Windscreen/shield, headlights or tail lights covered with nil excess 74 • Roadside assistance for comprehensive For more information, please contact Leonie Steedman cover • Automatic Riding Apparel cover 0800 65 62 64 • Optional Replacement Riding Apparel [email protected] cover • Nil excess for one claim within 12 months with a Ride Forever training course certificate aon.co.nz 3 | Ulyssian MARCH 2018 NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS President: Mike Dew #2415 Committee: Wayne Painter #1756 367 Wairakei Road, Burnside, PO Box 100054, North Shore Christchurch 8053 Mail, Auckland 0745 Ph: 03 359 4949 Ph: 09 444 2770 Mobile: 027 283 0235 Mobile: 027 289 1018 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Vice President: Tim (Tiny) Committee: Stewart #8959 Jim Furneaux #2098 25 Tait Drive, Greenmeadows, 47 Ward Street, Napier, 4112 Upper Hutt 5018 Ph: 06 845 0238 Ph: 04 971 2893 Mobile: 021 053 7842 Mobile: 021 244 2091 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Stuart Burns #3703 Committee: Jane Laing #6361 33A Iles Road, Lynmore, 75A Weld Street, Redwoodtown, Rotorua 3010 Blenheim, 7201 Ph: 07 345 3053 Ph: 03 577 6663 Mobile: 021 972 535 Mobile: 022 450 7042 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Secretary: Pete Graham #8196 71 Snodgrass Road, RD 2 Ext, Westport, 7892 Ph: 03 789 7749 Mobile: 021 271 2846 Email: [email protected] Administration/Membership/Gear: Ulyssian Magazine Production Debby Morgan, PO Box 40218, Upper Hutt 5140 Publisher/Editor: Paul Lance Ph: 0800 ULYSSES or 0800 859 773 between Email: [email protected] 2:30pm and 5:30pm. Mobile: 021 072 3636 Advertising: Sam Slatter Email: [email protected] Phone: 07 862 6957 Keeper of the Remembrance Book: Email: [email protected] Peggy O’Neal #2849 Design: Gemma Wild Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website Administrator: Paul Willard Email: [email protected] Ph: 07 929 2415 (leave a message) or 021 638 223 4 | Ulyssian MARCH 2018 Distributed in New Zealand by Whites Powersports Ltd. www.whitespowersports.com Your NEW riding partner. ALL NEW SHOEI NEOTEC 2 • Available now in the new ‘Excursion’ graphic in three exciting colourways plus a range of single colour options. • Noise Isolating liner for greater noise reduction. Internal drop down visor. • The flip front has a double locking mechanism for added safety. • The SENA communications unit fits seamlessly flush into the design of the Neotec 2. There are no protruding pieces which enhances aerodynamic and safety performance. Integrated Sena Visit your local Shoei Elite Stockist or shop online at communications unit. Available separately. MIKE DEW #2415 NATIONAL PRESIDENT PRESIDENT’S REPORT n behalf of the National Committee (Natcom) I’d like to wish you all the best for the New Year. I hope those that were able to have a holiday over the Christmas and New Year period had an enjoyable time? I only took off the days between Christmas and New Year, as we Otake our holidays at the same time as the National Rally every year. Maureen and I are going to spend five nights in Te Anau (booked a holiday home) on our way to the Rally. What an interesting summer we’ve been having. One day it’s in the 30’s, then the next it’s 17 or raining cats and dogs. Lots of flood damage in both islands and then there’s the grass / bush fires. Hope this doesn’t mean we’re going to have a cold winter, as the heated grips on the Africa Twin don’t work very well when the temperature goes below 6 degrees. Never mind, old motorcyclists are a tough lot. I was shocked to read that eight motorcycle riders and two pillions have been killed on our roads over the period 1 January – 5 February 2018. In 70% of the fatal accidents involving motorbikes, the rider was at fault and a large majority of those killed were in the 40-59 age group (our age group). These figures don’t seem to have changed much over the last few years. I’m sure we’re all aware of the risks and challenges we face every time we use our motorbikes, so please continue to be alert. As far as I’m aware, no Ulyssian has been killed in any motorbike accidents recently, so that’s excellent news. I did read a comment from a Clive Matthew-Wilson, editor of the website dogandlemon.com who said “It’s time to restrict access to motorbikes or make retesting compulsory for riders, who have not owned a motorbike in the previous two years”. I also heard a similar comment by an insurance broker at an MSAC meeting I attended last year. Matthew-Wilson also said “As we age, our reaction times slow, and our ability to control a large, moving object such as a motorbike drops substantially. There needs to be a much tougher testing regime for all riders, which get tougher the older you get and the larger the motorbike”. What do you think of those ideas (send in a letter to the Ulyssian editor)? There has also been some discussion in the news media over the last few weeks on lane splitting. I wasn’t sure if the practice was legal or not, even though I’ve done it a few times myself. David Keilty (ACC senior injury prevention specialist for motorcycles) said lane splitting was a “grey area” of the law, and even some motorcyclists were surprised to learn it was allowed. According to the Land Transport (Road User) Rules 2004, motorcyclists can pass on the right of cars without leaving their traffic lane, provided they adhere to normal overtaking rules, such as having a clear view, not cutting off, and not impeding oncoming traffic. But it’s a grey area as to when you can or can’t overtake when you’re travelling in two or more lanes. Please take care if you’re one of those motorcyclists that lane split. Good to finally see the Ride Forever advertisements on the TV. Over the last twelve months, I’ve been involved in three one day meetings / workshops with ACC, MSAC and other motorcycle interest groups where motorcycle safety and awareness has been discussed and action plans put in place. 6 | Ulyssian MARCH 2018 I think as a Club, we are doing pretty well when it comes to rider safety training for our members e.g. funding available for First Aid training based around motorcycle injuries and subsidies offered for approved Rider Training. It would be interesting to know how many Ulysses Club members have been involved in accidents over the last twelve months, as the news media keeps reporting that most accidents involves riders from our age group. A reminder to all the Branch Coordinators that there’ll be no Coordinators and Natcom meeting in October / November this year. Your next meeting will be on Friday the 23 March at the National Rally, and the meeting starts at 1pm.