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Eric on his trusty G14
Meetings 8pm 1st Thursday The Journal of the of each month at the Regents BSA Motorcycle Club Park Bowling Club of NSW Inc Vol 36#4 July-Aug 2016 1 CEMCC Engadine and Mac Towns - both worth a FROM THE SHED visit. The 2016 National BSA Rally is also on in October at Beaudesert in bananaland. A short newsletter this time - my portable hard drive decided to be annoying and so Apart from managing to snap a tap off while cleaning I lost the Banter work done while away. out a studhole in the Goldie crankcase (grrrr..), all is Hopefully the young techies at my local computer quiet in the Ed Shed, but at least the bottom end is shop will retrieve all the files shortly. We’ll try for more complete. Fix obtained with combination of hammer interesting stuff in the October issue. and punch, and tap extractor. Helicoil successful. Whew. Old bikes are never dull. Spring is here and rides, shows and rallies are starting up again. Work continues on the 2017 Ride carefully National Rally at Cowra and Victor’s Tassie Ride is Meb the Ed also looming. Two good shows on this month - Club Officials & Contact Details
Position Name Contact Details
President Peter W 0432 322 980 [email protected]
Vice Presidents Denis 4421 7857 [email protected]
Terry 0407 708 925 [email protected]
Brian 9597 1827
Secretary Craig 0404 052 696 [email protected]
Permit Registrar Trevor 0408 282 243 [email protected]
Assistant Secretaries Tony K (Nowra) [email protected]
Terry (Newcastle) 0407 708 925 [email protected]
John M (Membership) 0408 640 542 [email protected]
Treasurer Victor 0408 286 434 [email protected]
Editor John M 0408 640 542 [email protected] autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bsa_banter
Public Officer Paul 0411 596 687 [email protected]
Club Captain Victor 0408 286 434 [email protected]
Assistant Club Captain Paul 0411 596 687 [email protected]
Regalia Mark W 0466 998 148 [email protected]
Machine Examiners Victor (Inner West) 0408 286 434 [email protected]
Dave (North Coast) 0407 490 677 [email protected]
Paul (Hills) 0411 596 687 [email protected]
Peter H (N Beaches) 0410 490 954 [email protected]
Terry (Hunter) 0407 708 925 [email protected]
Steve (North Coast) 0418 454 026 [email protected]
Tony G (Crookwell) 0423 975 221 [email protected]
Conrad (South Coast) 0487 773 150 [email protected]
Denis (Shoalhaven) 4421 7857 [email protected]
Welfare Officer Peter W 0432 322 980 [email protected]
Webmaster Craig [email protected] www.bsansw.org.au
Sydney - P.O. Box 4023 Homebush South 2140; Mid-North Coast - P.O. Box 169 Lake Cathie 2445
Nowra/Shoalhaven - P.O. Box 3323 North Nowra 2541 2 BSA M.C.C. of NSW MEETINGS
Minutes of the ORDINARY GENERAL Secretary to send details to the BSA Vic Brought to you MEETING of 2nd June, 2016 club, Trevor to send to the M20 Club. The meeting opened at 8.10pm with f. 25/5: new application from Jenni L via by Peter W in the chair. the new web page. Jenni has a restored Secretary Craig Attendance: The following members C11. and guests were present: Craig G, Paul g. 26/5: via Peter W – from Catherine: the team but met up A, Shane P, Joseph B, Joe W, Keith G, seeking advice on a bike suspected to at the fish and chips Doug M, Jim F, John B, Peter W, John be a D5 owned by her brother who shop for lunch. Craig M, Brian M, Ed E, Victor T and Trevor recently passed away. Action: The reported that it was H. Secretary to provide advice. just as well that Phil F Apologies: Apologies were received 5) Magazines received: provided the recovery vehicle as Ron and accepted from: David H and BSA Burble (Vic) Apr-May, The Rocket D’s Beesa did going up Mt Ousley. Andrew G. (BSA Qld) May (electronic), CMCC Victor then reported on the joint ride Minutes : Minutes of the ORDINARY Classic Clatter June, VMCC Drip Feed with the NOC to Megalong Valley. 10 GENERAL MEETING of 5th May 2016 May, Southern Star May-June riders set out and enjoyed themselves, were read out. A motion to approve the (electronic), Star (UK) May and June although the lunch in the valley was minutes was put forward and carried. (electronic), Newcastle Classic Bikes outrageously priced. General Business: May, Piled Arms (California) June 12) Upcoming rides: 1) Welfare: Peter W provided an (electronic), 8th June (Wednesday) – Brooklyn for update on Ken T, Mark W and Phil F. 6) Regalia: No update this meeting. lunch - Meet: 10.00am at the BP Ken was going OK. Mark and Phil were 7) 2017 National Rally: Trevor and Asquith. Victor (0408 286 434) is the doing well, with Phil providing the Shane provided lengthy details of the ride lead. recovery vehicle for the ride to Kiama. planned rides, and the program for the 12th June – night ride and Pizza – 2) Memberships: John confirmed that weekend including a night ride to the Pizza with Muscle, Kurnell - Meet: 6pm there were 99 financially paid up Parkes Observatory, and events aligned at Harry’s Cafe de Wheels, 886 – 896 members (up from 87 last month). This for families. Also discussed was the Princes Highway. Paul (0411 596 687) included several new members who park accommodation arrangements. is the ride lead. signed up during the month. Members were very pleased with the 3) Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer recon, planning and progress to date. There being no further general (Victor T) confirmed $4143.78 in the Next steps: A weekend is now planned business, the meeting closed at bank and about $1000 cash in hand. for 25/26th February for members to 9.16pm. 4) Correspondence : familiarise themselves with rally rides Mail (in and out) and arrangements. Craig also reminded Minutes of the ORDINARY GENERAL a. Nil the Rally Committee that we need to MEETING of 7th July, 2016 Email (all emails issued by the have the rally details in sufficient detail The meeting opened at 8.15pm with Secretary to the member email for a flyer to be distributed at the 2016 Peter W in the chair. distribution list) National Rally. Attendance: The following members a. 3/5: via Shane Y – details of the 8) Other Club rides and events: The and guests were present: Craig G, newly approved helmets in Queensland following events were discussed and Brian M, Trevor H, Shane P, Peter W, and NSW; agreed that they be BSA NSW Club Victor T, Joe W, John B and Jim F. b. 7/5: from Ben Woolven of the NOC- endorsed rides: Apologies: Apologies were received with the link to the NOC/BSA ride a Debenham Rally – 18/19th June and accepted from: Paul A, John M and Youtube video; b Macquarie Towns Annual Rally – 30/ Conrad B. c. 9/5: from Brett Inch – has an 31st July Minutes : Minutes of the ORDINARY automotive class doing up a bike he c CEMCC Annual show day – 25th GENERAL MEETING of 2nd June 2016 suspects is a M33 and is seeking September were considered as read. A motion to information on a frame and engine d Walcha Challenge – 18-20th approve the minutes was put forward numbers. Details were discussed and it November and carried. is believed to be an M33. Action: the 9) Ride reports: General Business: Secretary to respond. Victor reported on the Kiama run. 16 1) Welfare: No update this month. d. 11/5: from Pam Johnson for CMHAC riders enjoyed a good day. A new Victor will contact Ken T – Girder Fork Rally details; member from the Shoalhaven area 2) Memberships: John was not at the e. 23/5: from Geoffrey Lott living in signed up on the day. There was at meeting but had provided information Melbourne – seeking information on ’53 least one last mishap where some of that 99 members were financial. There AA sidecar re-build. Action: the the riders became disconnected from was one renewal in the month (Rick M) Continued on Page 4 The BSA Banter is the official journal of the BSA Club of New South Wales It is distributed free to the members of the Club and to other like organizations., The views expressed are those of the authors of each particular item and may not necessarily be those of the Club in general unless otherwise stated. All articles reprinted have been credited to their original authors where known. All articles printed are © Copyright BSA Club of NSW by virtue of publication or have, to the best of our knowledge, passed into the public domain. Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, all archive material printed herein has passed into the public domain because of its age. If we have inadvertently used any material which is currently subject to copyright by any other organisation or individual, please contact us and we will either withdraw the material or acknowledge your copyright, as you prefer. 3 and one new member application Feed June/July, Macquarie Towns 9) Ride reports: (Steve T who has a ’51 B31 rigid). June, Star (UK) July (electronic), Brian reported on the Debenham Rally: 3) Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer Newcastle Classic Bikes June, Taree Brian, Tony G and Tony’s brother (Victor T) confirmed $4151.44 in the Tales June (electronic), VHMCC attended. There were 60-70 riders with bank and about $1000 cash in hand. Vintage Crankpin May/June, the day 1 rides covering about 170km. This included the membership dues in Shoalhaven Classic (Exhaust Notes) Weather was ordinary but the BBQ was for during the month. June/July great. 4) Correspondence : 6) Regalia: No update this meeting as Victor reported on the Wednesday 8th Mail (in and out) Mark W. June run to Brooklyn. Victor, Jim F, a. Nil 7) 2017 National Rally: Since last John B and Greg R attended. It was a Email (all emails issued by the month’s report, Trevor has confirmed good day out. Secretary to the member email that Woodstock will provide on-site 10) Upcoming rides: distribution list) catering being dinner on Friday and 10th July – Colo Heights Café – Meet: a. 3/6 – Trevor H calling for member Saturday nights, and breakfast on 9.30am at McDonalds Kellyville. assistance for preparations for the 2017 Saturday and Sunday. The familiarity 7th August – Corrugated Café Peats National Rally; run is still programmed for 25/26 Ridge – Meet: 9.30am at the Asquith b. 10/6 – Merle: Rally entry form for February and all are encouraged to join BP. their rally in Camden in August; in. Trevor will be preparing the flyer to 14th August – Surfside Motorcycles c. 28/6 – Rob Rowe: with details of the be provided at the 2016 Beaudesert Garage Brookvale, meet the Norton 40th Anniversary All Historic Race National Rally. Owners Club - Meet: 9.00am at St Ives meeting at Wakefield Park raceway on 8) Other Club rides and events: Joe Showground. 17/18 September; mentioned that the Macquarie Towns 5) Magazines received: were have a familiarity run on 16/17 There being no further general The Rocket (BSA Qld) June (electronic), July ahead of their Annual Rally on 30/ business, the meeting closed at 9.00pm CMCC Classic Clatter July, VMCC Drip 31 July.
If you would like Craig the Secretary to email you a copy of the draft minutes of any month before approval, or other Club’s digital newsletters, email him on the new email [email protected]. 4 26th August - 2nd September, 2017
BSA/NORTON GATHERING (SOUTH) 9th OCTOBER 2016
A gathering of Norton & BSA motorcycles will take place at Stanwell Park Beach carpark – south of Sydney, 10.00am – 2.00pm. If you have a Norton or BSA – bring it along and join in. All motorcycle enthusiasts welcome. Coffee/food available. Will video for youtube. more info – Ben : 0405 539 587 (NOC) or Victor: 0408 286 434 (BSANSW) Videos of previous gatherings: www.nocnsw.org.au
5 Victor’s Run Page
Brooklyn, 18 June, 2016
It was a good turnout for the ride, Brian rode to my place then we set off, he was on a 250 Jawa, I wanted to ride my Firebird but it wouldn't start must have been too cold should have left it in the garage. Rode the Golden flash, got to Asquith there were many bikes already there, Jim Fox, Joe Wursten, Doug Mullen, Paul Hansen, and two other riders, one on a Suzuki 250 and the other on a Ducati. Tony Gosling met us at Peats Ridge. Brian nearly fell off at the start because he starts his bike with the side stand down. The stand must not have been properly secured to the frame. It was suggested he use the centre stand because it is more robust. My Golden Flash attracted a lot of attention from other riders and car club members who were present.
Next Sunday is the combined BSA club and Norton Owners club ride to Brookvale, so the meeting point is St Ives Showground at 9am see you there.
Victor Surfside MC, 14 August 2016
Rob on his ‘71 B25 Ray on Paul’s B33
BSA boys (and girls) at the Surfside
6 10 July Colo Heights , 2016
We had a fine morning as the team rounded up at Kellyville. John B on his Triumph, Joe on his HD, Ron on his '54 B33 (the one that broke down on the Kiama run) - so good to see it up and running, Brian on his Jawa, Craig on his Honda, Victor on his BSA and Paul giving Brett P's bike a trial run after some mechanic work. Brett's bike looked nice.
Paul headed back home as he wasn't planning a long run with Brett's bike and the team got away around 9.45am. Down Windsor Road to Wilberforce and then onto the Putty Road. Part way along we met up with Eric on his '39 G14 - another fine looking bike in original kit. The team then proceeded onto the Colo Heights Cafe at .... Colo Heights. A couple of coffees, some warm pies and tucker and good conversation and then it was off, back down Bull Ridge and West Portland Roads and then onto Greens Road. It was on Greens Road that Ron's bike stopped. Craig stopped as well as he was TEC (as usual). Ron said that there was no drive with the clutch out. It wasn't long before the team rode back to the breakdown. Fortunately Eric's place was only a km away, so Eric went and brought back his trailer. Once loaded up we all went to Eric's place.
Eric has a great spread right on the Hawkesbury River. Whilst Brian and Ron worked on the bike, Eric took the team for a tour. Kangaroos on the property only added to the picture. I'm hoping that we can talk Eric into a ride to his property some time for BBQ.
In the meantime, Ron and Brian found some clutch retainer bolts not nipped up, but after completing this the bike still would not go. It was then that Brian noticed the rear cog turning but not the back wheel. This is when Ron described in colourful language his views on BSA quality.
By now it was approaching 3pm and it was decided that the bike would stay at Eric's place and Victor would double Ron back to Sydney. We all headed off and arrived without further events.
Ron now has the dubious honour of two breakdowns on two Club rides on the one bike. He is up for the next ride's coffees!
Craig
7 CLUB REGALIA The Club provides personal club name tags to members at a nominal cost. The example shows the club badge mounted on a dark green background. The tag is fixed by a pin attachment on the back. If you would like your personal name tag, please send $7 and your preferred name posting to the Club PO Box on page 2.
Club T-shirts available: Deep green with yellow Club logo (sizes S - 4XL) $15 - financial members $20 - non members Badges alone are $8, patches $6 and bumper stickers $3. Postage $9 for tees, sticker/patch $3, sticker/ patch.badge $6 $6 - postage Contact Mark the Regalia Man on 0466 998 148 or [email protected]
If you would like a trawl down memory lane, through the ups and downs of the BSA Club of NSW, then the Banter CD is for you!
It contains all (or as many as have survived) of the Club’s newsletters from 1979 to the present day, ranging through the forefronts of technology from Fordigraph to laser printer. 191 issues of unadulterated news, gossip and stories. Rent! The Club owns two Patio Heaters (the tall post See the nostalgic articles, the spares and bike prices, radiator type) which are available for rent. Rates the spelling, the crap cartoons and jokes ! are $10 per weekend each. Contact Victor on 0408 286 434 or Not to be missed and available for $5.00 plus postage [email protected] ($2.50). To order, just email the Editor (see page 2).
Also available on CD are the Goulburn Rally photos.
RECIPROCAL RUN INVITATION Members of all clubs receiving this magazine are cordially invited to participate in the club events of the BSA Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc (BSA NSW Club).
To satisfy the regulations of the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) of NSW, receipt of the invitation must be in your club minutes or your official "Day Book" or "Move Book".
Please note that attendance at these events must be approved by both Clubs. Attendance by members of your Club are approved by the BSA NSW Club by way of this invitation, however be sure to have your attendance noted by the BSA NSW Club's Club Captain Victor Terry on Ph: 0408 286 434 otherwise your ride could be illegal and may nullify your insurance cover.
For additional details and application forms for runs and rallies, please contact Craig Greene, BSA NSW Club Secretary on email: [email protected] or Ph: 0404 052 696.
8 CLUB RUNS Meeting places:
Prospect Hotel 3 Great Western Highway, Prospect BP Asquith Corner Pacific Hwy and Jersey St, North Asquith Watertower Wood Park, small lookout carpark on Hume Hwy westbound at intersection of Stacey St, Bankstown Caltex Heathcote 1344 Princes Hwy, Heathcote, south of railway station McDonalds Kellyville Corner Merriville Rd and Windsor Rd, Kellyville Luna Park North Sydney St Ives Showground Mona Vale Road, St Ives Crossroads Hotel Cnr Camden Valley Way and Campbelltown Rd (end of old Hume Hwy), Casula
Rest of 2016 Run Calendar
4th September Berowra Waters Ferry for fish and chips return via Galston – Meet: 9am at the Asquith BP. 11th September Macquarie Towns Show Day at Windsor
25th September CEMCC Show day, Engadine – Meet: 9am at the Bankstown Watertower.
9th October BSA/Norton Owners Club gathering at Stanwell Park Beach car park – Meet: 8.30am at the Bankstown Water, then 9.00am at the Caltex at Heathcote.
13th-22 October Victor’s Tasmanian Ride.
21– 23 October 2016 BSA National Rally in Beaudesert - see the BSA club Web page for details.
6th November Dam Buster’s Run (all five dams around Sydney) – Meet: 8.00am at the Prospect Hotel then off to Warragamba. 13th November “Old Bangers” ride to the RSL Life Care Village at Narrabeen - to visit the residents. Details TBA. 27th November BSA Club Christmas Party – Prospect Reservoir.
4th December Picton via Bringelly to Wallacia – Meet: 8.30am at Bankstown Watertower, then 9.00am at the Crossroads Hotel.
18th December Macquarie Towns Five Towns Ride – Meet: 8.30am at the Pittown Uniting Church.
8th January Patonga for fish and chips lunch – Meet: 8.30am at the Asquith BP.
25/26 February 2017 National Rally dry trial for BSA Club members, Cowra – Meet: TBA.
Please Note : If raining on the scheduled ride day, the ride transfers to the following weekend. However, please check with the Club Captain, Victor, to confirm on the actual day as to conditions/ride etc as weather conditions vary in the Sydney region.
Don’t forget the regular 3 rd Saturday Run Any queries on runs, please call the Club Captain, Victor, on 0408 286 434 9 For Sale BSA Blue Star parts . Frame No B6 363. Engine No A8 264. Could use as is. Magneto reconditioned, gearbox good condition. Contact Allan (member of Queensland BSA Club) on 0428898188 or 0741515193 (home). 1966 BSA B40 350cc. In good condition, mostly original. Starts easily and runs well. $5000 negotiable. Contact Ross on 0410 077 206. BSA B Series 8 inch half width front hub. Alloy brake plate needs minor repair. $120. David Lewis, 02- 96306304. 1958 BSA Road Rocket 650cc Café Racer and 1970 BSA Royal Star 500cc. The Road Rocket has been reconditioned, and is silver in colour. The Royal Star is in original condition and is unmolested. Selling both as a new project awaits. Open to offers on both. Contact Tim (Albury) on 60217014 or 0427217014. BSA B Series 8 inch half width front hub. Alloy brake plate needs minor repair. $100 bargain FREE TO A GOOD HOME: C10 frame, number YC10T8936. Complete with top and bottom triple clamps and one fork leg. A bit rough, but it is a freeby after all. David Lewis, 02-96306304. 1970 BSA Royal Star On sale after 4 November. Good Conditipon.Lots spent. Ian Mob 0412 564 521 P&H acetylene headlamp . Headlamp shell in excellent condition, reflector very poor but intact, no burner, 2 rims in very good order, and 3 acetylene generators. Price negotiable, but a hard to find item nevertheless. I am not giving it away. David Lewis, 02-96306304 Bantam 125cc 95% complete, not seized, missing exhaust. Mitch [email protected] Wanted A65, 4 gallon chrome tank, pre'68. Also need chain guard and fork, shrouds. Contact Rick 0407954160. C15 and SS80 parts . All parts required. Contact Nev on 0417 772 581 or [email protected] 1908 Triumph - A pulley wheel set for the crankshaft. Any valves, springs and cylinder head plugs for the 500cc 1908-1912 motor. 1908/9 frame & forks. 1908/9 tank with pump and caps. Bosch open works maggy I was told type DA2. Carby slides throttle & air for brass 1909 carby. Any maggy, air, throttle and a front brake lever's for this era. Speedo drive gearbox take off down at the front wheel for the Stewart speedo. Rear wheel belt rim. 1912 Triumph frame, forks and with or without tank. 1914 Triumph . Carby slides for silver 1914/15 carby. Speedo drive gearbox take off down at the front wheel for a Jones speedo. Any rear free wheel clutch hub bits and hub or complete wheel with Westward pattern. Rear wheel belt rims. Contact Eric on 0430226349. B25 Primary case cover . Contact Ross on 0418600840. Front hub/brake drum (or complete wheel) to suit 1959 Bantam D7. Contact Glenn on 0419442669. BSA 441 Shooting Star . Contact [email protected] . 1949 B31 petrol tank - any condition. Contact Howard on 43421594. 1933 sloper cylinder for M33-10 600 CC side valve. All info is welcome [email protected] . Fuel tank and front/rear guards for 1937 Empire Star any condition considered! Contact Peter on 0410 490954 Circa 1930 Sloper OHV , handlebars, front and rear brake actuating levers, front brake bits that mount on the forks, or any other sloper spare parts. Also, Triumph Veteran 1909 frame, and any other running bits, tank, wheels and whatever is available. Contact Eric on 0430226349. Genuine matching number BSA Big Valve Super Rocket if this is possible. Will travel and pick up.Cash Buyer.Mob 0439831171.Ray. 1931 BSA L31-6 De Luxe . I m trying to track one down as my father used to own one when he was 18 but unfortunately never told me & I only found out after he had passed away. I would really appreciate any contacts you may have of any members that may have one for sale. Phil McGee [email protected] Chasing a head and head bolts for M35-11 600cc ohv twin port sloper. Robert Dick [email protected] 10 [email protected]
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