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Vol. 52 March 2019 No. 03 Women in Motorcycling: We’re naming names In the nicest way of course
All you need for the Who has had enough snow? See Section AMM Reports inside. First CVMG Honorary Life Member Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019
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President’s Message, Chris Ness ...... 4 Shona LaFortune, Editor Rally Ramblings ………………………………...... ……...... ………………………….... 5 As we move into mid-winter, weather has certainly Women in Motorcycling ……………………………………………………………………………5 dominated our conversations and reports. (To those of Happenings ...... ………...... 7 us who have experienced Winnipeg winters, it’s all Tech Chat, Ken Mortimer ...... …………….9 “meh”.) I’m looking forward to a Winnipeg spring and to Membership Report, Dale Prisley ...... ….….11 meeting many of you at the AMM at the end of April. Paris Rally Registration Form………………………………..………………………..…….…12 From Behind Bars, John E. Pepper ...... …...... 13 This is a big issue for material about our Annual Members’ Meeting, and I CVMG Sections/Contacts, Featured Report and and Reports....…...... 14 encourage you to review it all, and be sure to hand a proxy to your section representative, if you can’t make the meeting yourself. Annual Members’ Meeting pages…………………………………………………………….28 We’re not forgetting about the Paris Rally later in the year, either. And Competition Report, Neville Miller ...... ……...... 33 with regard to this year’s theme, I was hoping I’d hear from a few more of An Import Tale, Steven Troupe………………………………………………………………….33 our female members about their backgrounds and rides. I know there are Book Review, Jonathan Hill……………………………………………………………….………35 lots of us! I saw a similar request on our Facebook page but the news- Members’ View, Motorcycle Insurance Part 2, Jos van Diepen………………...36 letter is a permanent archive, so hey, why not get your name (and photo Members’ Bikes and Bits Classified Ads...... ……...... 38 if you like, or your bike’s photo) in print? One of my little CGI helpers will Last Rides: Peter Dart; Mike White…………………………………………………………..41 be reminding you elsewhere in the issue. CVMG Executive…………………………… …………………………………………………….42 Joy of Wandering, Miner’s Loop ………………………………………………………….42 I really enjoy reading the Section Reports as they come in. They can keep you occupied for an afternoon and there are lots of smiles and some good information sprinkled throughout. Thanks to all of you for your Cover photo: Fran Rice of the Essex-Kent Section, on her contributions. 1976 BMW R75/6 (photo © Steve Rice), and Norah Everitt on a 1913 James in the first Pioneer Run from London to And finally, you all know I’m new at this, right? So there may be an ever- Brighton, 1930. Stories inside. expanding list in the “Glitches and Fixes” section until I get more com- fortable with my systems and software. Thanks for understanding, and please do bring errors to my attention!
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Glitches and Fixes (Mistakes happen) from So next up, not an error, but let’s talk about motorcycle humour. Or the February issue: any humour, for that matter. Sometimes jokes about things with which one is unfamiliar go right over one’s head (British political jokes do me OK, MASSIVE OOPS for, in the process of juggling pages and right in); i.e. they’re not funny unless you are familiar with the topic. items in the last issue, a photo page reference (Rolling out Many of us were educated in an era where you didn’t believe anything the Red Carpet) was not only in the wrong place, but the unless you could verify from several independent sources. In other photos it was pointing to had already been moved. words, don’t believe everything you read. But this is the era of “fake Coincidentally there was a photo, on the same page, of a news” … all kinds of misinformation breeds on the Internet . . . replica of the bike referred to, and it certainly made it look as So for anyone who thought that the two-part article in the January and though that was the real deal. Of course all of you can tell February issues (”The True History of CVMG”) was 100% truth … the difference, (lovely as the replica is) but my sincere well … seek the truth, and enjoy the humour. apologizes to the bike’s owner, Ajay Jayilath, and to Ian March, the author of the story, for missing that. (Note the In January, the Montreal section sent me a little blurb about their digital version was fixed; the printed version was not). We section donation, which I missed. I flagged it for February and missed don’t want anyone to think he was responsible for this! All it again (sigh). So it’s in this issue… better late than never. And kudos my fault, people! Here’s a photo of the bike in question. to this group for showing the true not-for-profit spirit and helping their community.
And I have one for this (March) issue. I am sure that someone sent me an obituary, and I have looked everywhere and cannot see where it came in or where I filed it. It was one of the eastern sections and that’s all I remember. Please write and jog my memory (or re-send) and I promise it will be in the next issue.
Shona
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Chris Ness
I really enjoy reading our monthly newsletter, experiencing on an ironhead sportster? Well, The cost of printing and mailing don’t you? It arrives via “digital magic” as soon research will provide the correlation of these is an item for constant scrutiny as it has been published by our editor…new two models and time spent in the saddle could and awareness. These figures should be included in editor I should say. Shona is working on her lead to addiction…beware! our annual financial report. third issue as I write and we are enjoying the fruits of her labours. Enjoying? Of course! Speaking of “annual happenings” preparations are Thankful? A most appropriate term - I well underway for the fast-approaching AMM to be remember well the fear accompanying John E. held in Winnipeg, April 27th. We hope that every Pepper’s decision to step back. We all section is represented. It is the one time of the year understood of course. Nothing lasts forever, when we come face to face with members from all and after 6 years and 72 + issues it was over the country. The information you need for necessary to make time for other pursuits. registration can be found in this issue as well as our Shona taking over the cutting room was a website. blessing for the CVMG family. According to our by-laws, this being an “odd As soon as Shona’s final copy is submitted, it is Original K. 750 cc 1952/53 number year” means that the following executive sent to the printer. It is their job to print and positions are up for election and will be voted in: mail the hard copies across the country, and The colour copy on my computer screen is some even out of the country. We have refreshing to see and read. I still however enjoy Correspondence Secretary members south of the border and around the having the black and white print version, for a Treasurer globe who depend on “snail mail” to deliver variety of reasons. I love the fact that I can Newsletter Editor their copies every month. This is how it has carry a hard copy of good news, stories and Director_o been for years now and those members in the awesome photos that abound in every issue. At Regalia Sales Coordinator far reaches hope it continues. a recent motorcycle show I was reminded of just how valuable they are. When speaking to One other item requiring votes at this assembly will The regular columns and feature stories found prospective new members it helped greatly to be the 2019 budget, included elsewhere in this in each issue of our CVMG News are thought- show them what our monthly magazine offers. issue. Remember to fill out a proxy ballot and have provoking. February was no exception. Ken We let them know that the colour online copy it sent along with your section representative. Mortimer’s Tech Chat included the is free with membership and the print copy Any questions may be directed to: resurrection of a 1952 Harley, model K. This costs extra. The black and white printed copy Chris Ness, [email protected] tale kindled a spark, setting in motion long remains a valuable tool to carry – proof in hand 705-722-8692 forgotten memories of a sunny summer of who we are and what we do. Don’t leave afternoon ride, through the cornfields of home without it. [email protected] Illinois aboard such a beast. A good friend in those parts has restored two K models, a ’52 Current stats provided by Dale our membership and a ’53. On a recent trip through the secretary, reveal that the printed copy is on a Midwest he enticed me to join him for a ride steady decline: on one. I couldn’t resist. The entire afternoon January: Section Participation Invited was spent riding over every paved back road 2017 – 1260 mailed copies we could find. Could that have anything to do 2018 - 1143 “ “ in Executive Videoconferences with the level of enjoyment I’m now 2019 - 1015 “ “ It’s fun and informative - join in!
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Paris Rally June 14 - 16, 2019
30 Years at Paris We hope this new format will encourage participation and not th This will be our 30 year at the Paris Fairgrounds. When we first interfere with other events such as the Trillium Run. moved to Paris, the Berlin Wall was being dismantled, gasoline was $1.13 a gallon and Brian Mulroney was Prime Minister. Saturday Night Dinner
People’s Choice Contest This year we are going to try something a little different with respect to judging motorcycles. Rally participants can enter their motorcycle(s) at registration in the People’s Choice Contest. Each entry will receive a brightly coloured tag identifying the owner and the bike. The motorcycles will not be displayed together as in the past but at your respective campsites; prominently displayed with the tag visible. While you can indeed, ”get anything you want at Alice’s Restaurant” we have opted for last year’s favorite - pork barbequed on site. Each rally participant will receive a ballot on which they can select Alice is also offering both vegetarian and glucose free meals. There their favorites. Ballots are to be deposited in clearly marked ballot are only 300 dinner tickets available so buy early. boxes located around the grounds. More detailed information will be available at registration. Registered yet? Head to the CVMG website or see the form in this issue.
Women in Motorcycling (from the front cover) Fran Rice At Horseshoe Valley, I took a course on off success of Marjorle Cottle as a Raleigh rlder road riding to re-familiarise myself with the sparked an interest ln women, both as Hi – My name is Fran mechanics of that. My husband and I helped manufacturer supported trlals riders and as Rice of the Essex- organise the first ever BMW MOA Getaway motorcyclists in general . Kent Section. I have held in Canada – at Bracebridge. We been riding since volunteer at all the VRRA races as Pit Out The 1927 ISDT Vase-wlnnlng team of MarJorle 1965 – initially on a Leads. CottIe, Edyth Fo1ey and Louie McLean really 1965 TR6 Triumph – on which I accompanied showed that women on motorcycles, especially my husband Steve as we rode from Windsor My current rides are a 1976 BMW R75/6 – as competition riders, were good for motor- ON, to Steinbach MB to introduce him to my photo attached (which is a clone of the 1975 cycle sales, and many factories took to Mennonite grandmother. Through the years I R75/6 I rode west on) and a 2003 BMW F650 employing ladies to ride and promote their rode many different bikes – from a Hodaka, to GS Dakar. machines. dual purpose Kawasaki, and Honda. In 1976
we purchased new BMW’s to ride from It was in this atmosphere of female London to British Columbia in the month of Norah Morawski/Everitt emancipation that Norah Everitt became a August – reputed to be the driest month. Let Al Johnson has provided some information on motorcyclist. But motorcycling was not merely it be told that we had rain every day but one! this spunky lady, who was the CVMG’s first what we could today call a “feminist Honorary Life Member. “She was proposed statement” for her; it was an emancipation Page through the years – we left Canada for 25 by the London section who found her coming from a dozen years of enforced immobility. years aboard a sailboat, which was sold after 7 to their rallies and asked her why a petite
years and we began working professionally little, elderly lady, such as her was so Norah was born in Yorkshire, at Mirfield, not aboard a private Motor Yacht. Upon our interested and knowledgeable about old far from those motorcycling centres which return to Canada – what else should we do – motorcycles - discovered her story and produced by the P&M and Scott machines. but start riding again? Who can ever have realized her significance in her riding in the From the age of seven, until she was nineteen, enough of that? We each got BMW R1200 GS first two London-to-Brighton veteran Norah’s world was limited by a diseased foot motorcycles, which got a lot of activity – they motorcycle events as well as other long ago that required her to use crutches to walk. were off road bikes – we no longer were. We competitions.” I am excerpting some of the After a long series of operations, by 1925 she did a lot of riding, some of it when we article Al wrote for the July, 1988 CVMG was finally able to walk normally. volunteered to flag at motorcycle races across Newsletter:
Canada – WSBK, MotoGP, Daytona 200, Making up for lost time, she learned to drive Daytona Biketoberfest Race of Champions, In this day and age, women motorcyclists are her family’s 2 cylinder Jowett car and became Barber Vintage Festival, AMA races in New few in number, and female competition rlders so enthusiastic that she competed in a 24-hour Orleans – and trailered our bike along in a toy rarer still. In the 1920's, in England, the trial with it. hauler to stay for a week or two riding on new twisties. Page 5 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019
Apparently the family were afraid of the It was a repeat performance in the 1931 potential damage the car would suffer, so she Pioneer Run. took up motorcycling, at first on a used P.V. It was, in her words, “a poor thing” which had to WWII saw Norah still using her driving be push-started. Soon Norah graduated to a skills, as she drove ambulances in the Baker two-stroke and became active in the London Blitz and later everything from local Dewsbury and District Motorcycle Club. staff cars to heavy articulated vehicle transporters for the Allied Forces. After Now any Yorkshire motorcyclist of that era was the war she and her husband, John used to indifferent roads and tracks over the Morawski emigrated to Ontario. moors, and a feature of even club trials were water splashes, freak hills and muddy tracks. Norah became a member of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group, and Norah became to make a name for herself in passed away in 2000. these events, partly, she says, because the years on crutches had built up her arm The Sunday was not entirely a fun day; it was I’m awed by the accomplishments of both muscles to such an extent that controlling the dry but cold. Norah, starting on #52, the women featured in this issue! I know lightweight Baker over rough going was completed the Run. Although troubled by we have more amazing women in the considerably easier than it appeared. float problems, she kept the little James CVMG. running by frequently pushing the carburetter Ladies, let’s hear your stories! - Ed. By 1928, her successes had come to the tickler with her foot. The novelty of “a mere attention of F.E. Baker, who began to sponsor slip of a girl” handling with ease a recalcitrant her on the Villiers-engined lightweights which veteran motorcycle resulted in a good deal of bore his name. Game for any type of motor- press coverage. The three hour and six cycling event, Norah proposed that she be minute run earned her a treasured medal. entered at Brooklands on a Baker. Frank Baker was not keen about this … however he did sponsor her in the trade supported trials on a 247 Baker.
She competed in many events in 1929, taking a medal in the Victory Trial and the 24 Hour Trial.
The toughest trail on the calendar was the Scott. Norah had spectated at it in previous years but chose to ride it in 1929. This resulted in considerable publicity for Baker, because she not only finished … but won the Ladies Prize (a set of teaspoons) and was featured on a Pathe cinema newsreel of the event.
Despite the publicity gained for the Baker motorcycle, the firm was in financial difficulty, and early in 1930, it was taken over by the James Cycle Co who began to make much the same models under the James name.
This change brought Norah a unique opportunity. Early in 1930, the first Pioneer Run from London to Brighton was held. A number of firms who had been producing motorcycles before 1915 considered it as a chance to show off their longevity, reputation and expertise as well as their new products. There was to be a Ladies’ Team with Marjorie Cottle on a BSA, Betty Lermitt on a Rudge and Norah on a 1913 James two-stroke.
The James was being provided by the factory. It appears, though, to have been in something less than concours condition.
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Happenings Events, shows, rallies and runs
March 15 5th Annual Freedom Machine: Vintage, custom and 31 Central Alberta VMG spring swap meet, Red Deer, AB antique motorcycle show, Durham Ontario (see their poster on page 11) https://www.facebook.com/events/ April 2499479833412651 6-7Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show - Toronto 21-23 Bigfoot Sidecar: Bigfoot Rendezvous, Toad Rock International Centre (ad on page 31 links to website) Campground, Kootenay Lake area. 26-27CVMG AMM in Winnipeg MB. Call Barry 604-217-3221 27 WVM Swap Meet & Show, Washington Fairgrounds, 26-28 VRRA Canadian Classic GP, Shannonville Lyndon Washington 28 South Sask. Legends at the Ledge, details TBA
May August 25 Barrie-Huronia Vintage Bike Swap Meet and Show 17 George Pepper Classic ½ Mile, Bellevue Huronia Regional Airport. [email protected] or 30-Sept 1 VRRA Event: Vintage Festival CTMP (Motosport) Joe Gallant 416-951-6598. 31-Jun 1 VRRA Quinte TT, Shannonville, Swapmeet June 1-3 September 8 CVMG Golden Horseshoe Swap Meet at Country June Heritage Park, Milton ON. Contact Frank Nickel 2 Bayfield Old Bike Day (Sarnia Section) (see their poster on [email protected] Cell 905-854-5666 page 14). 15 Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance - see page 2 8 Ganarska 250, Port Hope ON (see poster page 2 with link to website) Events listings also on cvmg.ca website. 14-16 CVMG National Rally, Paris ON (see page 6) Please verify all dates and locations with sources before making 28-30 VRRA Summer Classic, Calabogie plans. We cannot guarantee accuracy of information.
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By the members ~ for the members
Gordon Goodwin, Nickel Belt's western Shovelhead motor. A compartment was made division correspondent, sent me this to make space for the electric starter. The distributor is an old style which had Norton Roadster and literally blew up his tech tale which he calls "Old to New"... I transmission when 2nd gear lost a tooth... can't think of a better title. mechanical advance. This system was deleted and the inside machined to accept an auto- James had one, and had him on his way again. There is a shop in Thunder Bay called Old Iron matic flyweight assembly using a Dyna S You don't see many shops like this anymore. which is run by a fellow named Long live Old Iron. James Mackie. James specializes in British and Thanks for sharing this build with us American customization and Gord. . restoration. This is a story about one of the many Next up is Tech Chat regular John beautiful creations done by DeMaria who is wrestling with tire him, a multiyear Harley. installations. Over a number of years parts Several years ago, I took a set of motorcycle were collected and eventually wheels and tires to my local Honda dealer, to put together. Starting with the be mounted and balanced (I was still living and front end, it is a Panhead Wide working in Glide. The drum brake mounts Toronto). I were shaved off and stays suspect made for the Softail disc brake. they were The front fender is from a ignition system. annoyed I'd 45 trike which was made to A lot of purchased fit by taking 4" out along the tweaking went the tires on- length of the fender. The into fitting the line, instead Panhead frame that was used transmission of from had a bent neck and it took (4 speed them. The quite a bit to straighten it ratchet top) bill was using the specifications from to get it nearly the book. The mounts for the level. The $100! My next electronic purchase was a set of vibrator bar had been cut off so carburetor three "spoons" and a clever frame for balancing new ones were ordered and is off a 1986 the assembled wheel and tire. In total, this welded back on. The problem Softail and the oil pump off a equipment cost about the same as mounting with removing this part is that the Panhead both of which James rebuilt. The rear those two tires. I watched a few videos, and set wishbone frame will eventually crack without brake is off a Softail. The beautiful paint off to tackle my first swap. I soon learned 30 it. This vibrator bar interfered with the front scheme is Jame's creation. The picture on the year old rubber is as hard as concrete and can exhaust pipe and a small section of the pipe tank is interesting, while looking through a become virtually welded to the rim! had to be removed to fit. The crankcase 1939 H-D parts book he noticed a picture of a halves are from two different eras. The right decal that could be ordered at that time. A huge "C" clamp (from my Dad's ancient wood hand side is from a Panhead (around 1954) Jame's wife copied it and did the lettering and working tools) is great for breaking the bead. A The left side crankcase is from a 1976 had a stencil made. The plunger seat was few small scraps of plywood protect the rim Shovelhead that had an alternator. The decks shortened and covered by James with moose from the clamp. Now here's where all the were matched and and the cases line bored. hide using the original horse hair underlay (yes YouTube video guys just pull the tires off, in a Stock Shovelhead flywheels were used with a he sews too). The rims and hubs are stock H-D second. That's because they are using tires Panhead pinion shaft after it was machined to and were very rusty. They were powder from this century. I wish! Make sure one side of match the tapers. He ran into a problem with coated and laced with stainless spokes. A guy the bead is jammed down and inside the the cam cover because the pinion shaft was a came into the shop one day with a crash bar deepest part of the rim. Protect the rim with different size and the end play was different so he had found at the dump and asked James if "rim protectors". You can buy these with your a lot of machining was done to get it to fit. The he would give him anything for it. It was pretty spoons, or cut up a windshield washer fluid pistons and cylinders were purchased new and rusty and hung on the wall for ten years. As it container into long, 3" wide strips. Always stick the heads as damaged goods. The previous turned out it was for the Panhead frame, one of these between the rim and spoon. The owner had a valve drop causing extensive bolting right on. James vamped up a lot of stuff is indestructible and slippery too. Pry the damage to the combustion chamber of the other little things, the self tensioner for the first bead off the rim. Now is the best time to rear head. The rear cylinder exhaust pipe is a primary chain, the compensating sprocket pull out your tube. If the tire is really old and stock FL and had to be shortened a bit to fit made from pieces from other jobs, the clutch solid, I will sometimes cut through the tread closer to the older style tin primary cover. The has a tamer and a big fix kit. Just about and sidewall with a razor knife. Then I use a set oil tank is from a Softail. This was used in everything you see here was done by James in of big bolt cutters to snip the steel cord order to fit the electric start aluminum house. As a sidebar, a fellow was traveling imbedded in the bead. It's a brutal job, but with primary on the alternator side of the through, west of Thunder Bay, on a 1969 some really old tires, nothing else will help...... Watch your fingers! Page 9 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019
Before installing a new tire, I always hang it can see that line protruding evenly, all the And I look forward to hearing from any on the side of my dark coloured shed, in way around the wheel. If it's not, break of you who'd like to help your fellow direct sunlight. On a nice summer day, this the bead, lube and try again. On some CVMG members by sharing your will get the tire surprisingly hot and make it tires, this can take a while, but if you knowledge, tips or tales of a technical much easier to pop on. A small tin of the ignore it, your bike will have a vicious head nature. Its easy; contact me via e-mail, correct "tire bead lube" really helps too. or tail shake. Check and confirm BOTH Facebook or pick up the phone. Big or Don't be tempted to use other lubricants. If sides. Don't forget to snug up the valve small, all submissions are welcome and they remain, the tire may rotate on the rim stem nut. appreciated. during hard braking. If the tire/tube move, the valve stem will tear off and your ride is Next, I slide in and lock the "universal Ken over. During colder months, I spend 10 axle" that comes with the balancing stand. [email protected] minutes with a paint stripper gun, The rim sits on the stand, with the axle constantly moving around inside the tire, rolling on four bearings. For the attached heating it until it's very warm to the touch. photo, I just hung an old rim on the stand. Make sure you are set up with the tire The heaviest part of the assembly always Mail Bag rotation arrow pointing the correct way (if it has one). A yellow or red dot on the tire sidewall should be lined up with the valve hole. A large plastic garbage can in my shop makes a nice working platform for my 18" The term “invent” was used in the article on the and 19" wheels. After you pop the first bead Wankel motor, when I believe “develop” would have over, it's time to get the tube in. I like to been more appropriate. cover it with baby powder, so it moves While living in Birmingham in England during the 50's freely in the tire. Remove the valve core, I often visited the science museum there, where an and stuff it in there. Recently, I bought a early version of the rotary engine was on display. It small cable lanyard tool. One end screws had leather seals and so would not last long in use, into the valve core hole, and the other has a but it certainly demonstrated the principle very well. I nicely padded loop to pull on. Feeding this seem to remember the inventors name as Appleby or wire through the rim hole, and screwing it some thing similar. into the valve stem makes it a LOT EASIER to pull in. Paul Whittaker ends up hanging at the bottom. I Once the tube is in place, I usually install the often reuse old squeeze-on valve stem and then add a very small weights, but it's easier to buy a amount of air. This is the last time you will strip of "stick ons". Temporarily see the tube...... make sure it's not twisted mount them to the lightest or bunched anywhere. Loosely install the (highest) spot on the rim. Test valve nut. Now pull the valve core out. The them in place, held on with a bit air will release, but the tube stays where it of masking tape. When the wheel belongs. When rolling in the second bead, spins to a stop in several different start by making sure one end is as deep in locations, you have it balanced. the wheel as possible. I usually jam in a Permanently install your weights small strip of plywood to hold it low, and in and don't forget to set the there. There is a tool you can buy for this. correct pressures! Keeping it there dramatically decreases the "stretch" required to get the rest of the Since purchasing the tools, I've bead over the rim. If you use the plastic installed a few dozen tires. It strips to protect your rim, make sure none becomes easier each time and of them slide inside! Start with one for each the savings just multiply. I now spoon and make sure you have the same carry a patch kit, tiny high count when you are finished. I've "lost" a pressure air canister, and the few, then had to go back and find them. spoons, whenever I take a longer Continually ensure the tube isn't stuck trip on my KLR650. Thankfully, I under the back bead and be careful not to have yet to attempt a roadside pinch the tube with the spoons. tire repair, but faced with no other option, I probably could. As Check the "dot" is still lined up with the a bonus, that wheel balancing valve stem. Reinstall the valve core. Add a stand came with pointers and very small amount of air, again ensuring the attachments to allow truing of a tube is not caught under the bead wheel I built myself. But, that's anywhere. Most tires are stamped with a another story. "Maximum Inflation" pressure. Use that number and pump up the tires to seat them Thanks John. We look on the rim. Inspect carefully. Usually the forward to your next sidewalls have a raised line, all the way installment. (hint, hint) around, just above the bead. Make sure you Page 10 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019
Dale Prisley It's closer! Almost here in the south! I hope I will have Welcome New Members for March gone for a ride when you read this. Full Member Associate Section Had a couple of emails and phone calls about renewal David Malone Central Alberta dates on the back of the printed copy of the News. The Ken Bonner Essex Kent mailing lists go out a month in advance. The mailing list Francis Picher Estrie for this issue was sent in on Feb. 5th. If you renew in Alex Connolly Penny Connolly Golden Horseshoe Feb. and it is after the 5th, your renewal date will show Mike Koropchuk Grand River that you have not yet renewed. The calls and emails Scott Jackson Great Pine Ridge were about the Jan. issue as many have Jan 1st as a Matthew Haffenden Headwaters renewal date. If you renewed after Dec. 4th, your Steve Beer Headwaters renewal date on the Jan. issue will be Jan. 2019 and not James Sinkeldam Headwaters Jan. 2020. That date will appear in Feb. John Theocharis London Brenda Bando London Please remember if your membership should lapse, Vic Smith Mary Baxter London email or call and I will restore your file so you can renew Mathieu Robinson Montreal on line. Please do not renew as a new member as it Mike Ottogalli National adds several steps to the process of renewal. Arthur Wozniak National Also, if you have an issue logging on, please let me know Terry Clark National via email at [email protected]. Phil Wilkins National Cal Kowton Noral Jason Halayko Noral Annual CVMG Membership Fees Randy Young Darlene Young Noral Dan Poitras Ottawa Full member (Canada/US/Overseas) $40 Alex Parker Ottawa Associate members (up to 3 per member), each $ 5 Neil Dobson Rocky Mountain Mailed copy of The CVMG News (12/year) Canada add $12 Kevin Hansen Rocky Mountain Mailed copy of The CVMG News (12/year) US/overseas: add $24
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John E. Pepper
Thank You Mister Over the years Newcomen developed his engine workable ‘internal’ combustion engines were Newcomen further and refined its operation, but the next developed by French inventor Jean Lenoir in 1860 big breaks came when Scotsman James Watt did and German Nicklaus Otto a few years later. Earlier two things. First, he developed the ‘rotative’ petroleum-powered engines had been developed Riding horses is fun, and I’ve engine which transferred the up-and-down (or by Robert Street in 1794 and John Stevens in 1798. had some great rides up in the side-to-side) reciprocal motion to more useful In 1807 Swiss engineer Francois de Rivaz built an Canadian Rockies. But (and circular motion by use of a connecting rod. internal combustion engine ignited by electric don’t tell my horse- More importantly, however, he perfected spark. Many other inventors and engineers mad sister) it just the idea of using steam pressure rather developed, tested and put internal combustion doesn’t come close to than partial vacuum to exert force on the engines to work through the latter part of the riding a motorcycle. piston. He apparently got this notion by 1800s, including two names that are still familiar So how come people watching the cap on his mother’s kettle rising as today – Rudolf Diesel and Karl Benz, fathers of the like us get to do our favourite the water boiled. Using techniques then compression-ignition and two-stroke engines. thing? How come we’re not developed for boring cannons, he was able to get still riding horses to have a reasonable seal between the piston and the These inventors couldn’t have come up with their fun, or to get from A to B? We have bore, an achievement that has been a real innovative ideas without the concept of pressure Mr. Newcomen to thank for that. technological challenge up to then. By the way, on a piston within a cylinder, or the ability to manufacture those two components with great So what did Thomas Newcomen do three Watt calculated that a horse could raise 150 precision. The story of the reciprocating engine is a hundred and seven years ago (or so) that’s pounds by nearly four feet in one second long and interesting one, and it’s not over yet. But so important to us today? Well, he and (actually 550 foot-pounds per second) and called the next time you happen to be riding along, some unknown person in China who this unit ‘horsepower’, a measurement of the listening to the beat of the engine beneath you, invented the crank a couple of thousand rate of energy transfer, or power, that has think of those pistons flying up and down their years before that – or to be more accurate, remained to this day. Watt also gave his name to cylinders, converting energy into pressure, then the person who in 1430 invented the the unit of power (work divided by time), but into rotational movement, and back to linear connecting rod and the flywheel to carry curiously it takes 746 watts to make up one motion to propel you along the road. The first the members over the ‘dead’ position horsepower. Newcomen engines worked at 14 strokes a minute. where there was no mechanical leverage A steam engine is an ‘external’ combustion Today’s pistons can go back and forth 150 times a when converting linear motion into circular. engine, meaning the power source (heat, steam second or more, travelling at half the speed of a But using a piston and cylinder was a key under pressure) is outside the engine. The bullet, then change direction! Think back to the first step in developing a workable internal results certainly changed the face of our world, technology three hundred years ago, and how combustion engine. With the crank and completely revolutionizing our manufacturing through many progressions and steps it became connecting rod we may be able to produce capabilities, driving down labour costs, and possible for you today to enjoy a sport so much beautiful boards from logs using a water-or giving us unprecedented opportunities for travel better than horse riding – and thank old Thomas horse-powered reciprocating saw – but and goods haulage. Steam power in factories, Newcomen. without a piston and cylinder we’d probably over railroad tracks and across the oceans made still be riding those horses. Yeah, I know a lot of people very rich, made others very dirty there are other workable internal and changed our lives forever. Steam power John E. Pepper, [email protected] combustion engine configurations, but ruled until the beginning of the 20th Century, Sources: The Newcomen Steam Engine (Professor Mark without starting with a feasible becoming much more sophisticated and energy- Csele); Wikipedia.org; teresasgarage.com (Teresa Aquila); reciprocating version, engine developers efficient – but it wasn’t very good at powering and several books in my personal library. may never have ventured down that path. motorcycles. The machinery was simply too
But, back to Thomas N and the year 1712. heavy.
To overcome the problem of mine shafts th flooding, he needed to develop a machine Towards the end of the 19 that would draw up water from the shaft. To Century several engineers provide ‘pull’ to lift the water container, were coming to the similar Newcomen used the principle by which a conclusions – that an space occupied by steam could be reduced explosion inside the in pressure by condensing that steam. cylinder would be much Steam in a cylinder contained with a more effective, and many moveable piston was cooled and condensed experiments were carried by introducing a spray of cold water. That out using explosive gases, caused the pressure in the cylinder to drop, fluids and powders (the to have a lower pressure than the concept of extreme high surrounding atmosphere, which pushed the pressure produced by piston down. The movement was then explosions in a cylinder was mechanically reversed using a rocking beam well known – think of to pull the pump portion upwards, lifting cannons and firearms – but water out of the shaft. It’s said that the first not very practical for an Newcomen engine in 1712 replaced a team engine). The first truly of 500 horses doing the same work. Page 13 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019
CVMG Sections Contacts and Regular Section Meetings
Section Website (*also at cvmg.ca) Representa tive Regular Monthly Sec on Meetings Barrie-Huronia cvmg.ca/barrie_huronia Tony Boothman—705-722-8630, [email protected] Summer: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm, rotating locations British Columbiaclassicmotorcycleclubofbc.comJack Helps—604 209-6590, helpsfi [email protected] 1st Tuesday, Ricky’s Country Rest., 2350 Boundary Rd, Burnaby Central Alberta cvmg.ca/cavmg Craig Cooksley—403-783-8120, [email protected] Wed., Sherry’s Rest., Lacombe, supper 6:00p, meeting 7:00p To be advised Eastern Shield Craig Alderson—613-961-7735, [email protected] (will be announced) Essex-Kentcvmg.ca/essexkent George Johrendt—519-819-9156, [email protected] 1st Thursday, Brews and Cues Sports Pub, LaSalle Estrie (Townships)cvmgestrie.com* Matt Fowler—819-212-3683, [email protected] TBA, see website, or contact section representative Ganaraska Fred Down—905-800-0753, [email protected]: 2nd Mon, 7:30pm, Beamish House, 27 John St., Port Hope Golden Horseshoe Nick Lawson—905-807-8374, [email protected] 1st Tuesday, 7:30pm, Waterdown Legion Hall (note change 3/18) Grand River Carl Simmons -- 905-835-2236, [email protected] 1st Wednesday, 7:30pm, Cayuga Legion Great Pine Ridgecvmg.ca/GPR Mark Melcher—416-953-9573, [email protected] TBA, or contact section representative Grey-Brucecvmg.ca/grey-bruce Julie Moores—519-371-6491, [email protected] Winter: Last Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Locations TBA Headwaters Dave Laver—519-925-9631, [email protected] 1st Tuesday, locations & times TBA Keystone www.keystone-cvmg.org Terry Neustater, 204-239-0494, [email protected] 3rd Wed, Charleswood Legion on Robin Blvd. Wpg, 7 pm Kitchenerkitchenersection.webstarts.com*Andy Cox—519-208-7161, [email protected] Last Tues, Waterloo Rod and Gun Club, 1075 Bo-De Lane, St Jacobs London cvmg.ca/london Doug McKinnon—519-285-2206, [email protected] 1st Thursday, 8:00pm, Dorchester Donnybrook Legion Long Branchhttp://www.cvmg.ca/longbranchJim Evans—416-816-5298, [email protected] First Thursday, Long Branch Legion, 3850 Lakeshore Blvd W. Montrealcvmgmontreal.com* John Gurr—514-631-8170, [email protected] Announced monthly, contact your section rep. Muskoka Dave Clark—705-375-5420, [email protected] 4th Sat, 9:30a, Traditional M/cycles, 430 Ecclestone Dr, Bracebridge Niagara Peninsula Andy Clark—289-296-0372, [email protected] 1st Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Welland Country Motorcycle Club, Welland Nickel Beltcvmg.ca/nickelbelt Greg Buchanan—705-853-4200, [email protected] Last Friday, location TBA Nipissingcvmg.ca/nippissing Mike/Deborah Hickey—705-776-9940, [email protected] Thursday, location TBA NORAL cvmgnoral.com* Harold Batz—780-454-6678, [email protected] 1st Tuesday, 7:30pm, Norwood Legion, 11150 82 St, Edmonton Old Fort Yorkoldfortyorkcvmg.org* Scott Dixon—905-737-5565, [email protected] 1st Wednesday, 7:30pm, Paupers Pub, 539 Bloor St W, Toronto Olde Norfolkcvmg-ons.org Eric McNair—416-287-5872, [email protected] Last Wednesday, location TBA Ottawa cvmg.ca/Ottawa Neil Hossack—613-276-9189, [email protected] 1st Tuesday, 6:30pm at the Royal Oak Pub on the Canal Quinte cvmg.ca/quinte Carl McMullen—613-969-8759, [email protected] 1st Tuesday, 7:00pm, call Gavin at 613-475-3952 for location Rideau Lakes Tony Thompson—613-326-0659, [email protected] Sunday, 9:30am, contact Tony Thompson Rocky Mountain cvmg-rms.ca* Janice Whitby—403-273-7840, [email protected] 3rd Tues, 7:00pm, Chapelhow Legion, 606-38th Av NE, Calgary Saint John Larry Casey—506-696-1140, [email protected] 1st Wednesday, 7:30pm, Rothesay Avenue Billiards Sarnia Terry Gower—519-899-2162, [email protected] 1st Mon, 7:00pm, Point Edward Service Club, 503 Michigan Ave. Saskatchewan sites.google.com/site/cvmgsasksection Eric Conway—306-261-2607, [email protected] website, or contact Eric. S. Saskatchewanwww.cvmg.ca/sousask Barry Wolf— 306-543-9386, [email protected] TBA or contact Barry Wolf Vancouver Islandrobinsclassicmotorcycles.comRobin Mullett—250-752-8444, [email protected] See website, or contact Robin Mullett
Working on updating maps and lists … soon I hope - Ed.
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Barrie-Huronia by saying what was on the agenda, just a thank 49th parallel, a little over an hour south and east of Apologies to Tony who served you guys for a very well done and informative Vancouver. Check out their web site at 4 years as secretary. I gave him couple of demos. washingtonvintagemotorcyclists.org a year off for good behaviour, Good times, ah winter, got to love it. Cheers, blame a rookie reporter. If hauling the old motorcycle stuff you want to get
Dave 2. rid of across the 49th to Lyden, WA seems like more I won`t bore you with the business part of our [email protected] trouble than it's worth, all is not lost. The Vintage monthly meeting, important though it is, but a Car Club of Canada's Lower Mainland Coastal Swap couple of good things came up. John, after the Meet is scheduled for May 24-25 on our side of the success of the gathering of the tiddlers last year, British line at the Tradex Building in Abbotsford. They have has proposed, for B.H members, to host a invited the Classic Motorcycle Club and all vintage gathering of Brit bikes for this year. This is still in Columbia motorcycle enthusiasts to participate. Table cost for the early planning stage so watch this space. both days is a mere $45. For more info go to While we here on the www.coastalswapmeet.com or call 604-540-6141. For some of us winter is a great time of year to west coast had been lulled into thinking spring enjoy our vintage bike hobby, addiction or was upon us, through most of January, the polar That's all for this month. Our next meeting, is obsession. How so? It's project time. Time to get vortex engulfing large swaths of Canada has now scheduled for Tuesday March 5, 2019. Start time is stuck into that restoration or repair. Sandy is found us and is suggesting otherwise. As you 6:30 PM. Come earlier if you plan to have dinner. enjoying restoring a 1974 Honda XL 350, a know, on the whole we do rain much better than Location as always, is Ricky's Restaurant, 2350 complete contrast to his usual show winning cold and snow. At any rate, it was much to cold Boundary Rd, Burnaby. Gold Wings. This particular bike had been stored to be out there on two wheels this past Tuesday in a basement for the last 40 years. Stored being evening for our February meeting thus all 17 of Terry Frounfelker, [email protected] a loose word; it still had dirt from it's last trail us opted for 4 wheels. ride stuck to it. All the lights and instruments Little business Central was discussed save for Aaron Alberta Stedmann .D ue to scheduling conflicts giving us a this months entry is a preview of the teamwork project. business cards he has designed for the club, and Jack, our president, doing a Xmas party update, January little show and tell on his newly re-upholstered 19th saw 70 of us gather at the Ponoka Legion for XS 1100 seat. our post holiday party. Despite frigid temperatures, Glenn Turple and Del West broke out the 3rd The outcome of the Las Vegas auctions and wheels and electric underwear to ride out from Red accompanying tales (of woe and otherwise) was Deer. what seemed to be on everyone's mind. Jack Bob Ronnie Catering continues to do a great job of plugged his laptop into the TV and entertained trashing any New Years resolutions to lose weight. us with some of the footage he shot of the Colleen Wiens took home the Volunteer of the Year Mecum Auction. If you are interested I under- Trophy to rousing applause. There were door prizes stand much of both the Mecum and Bonham in abundance with Brian winning the $400 gift auctions can be found on YouTube. When the certificate towards paint from Bentley's. That will dust settled, Dan Smith's AJS V4 ended up in the be handy with his CB750 already at Bently's getting Czech Republic while the Velocette Roarer found a fresh coat of orange metalflake. a new home in Solvang Motorcycle Museum in Bill and Skinny handed out ride pins and oldest bike Solvang, CA. and rider awards for 2018's rides. Remember to contact them soon if you want to make suggestions The Vancouver Auto Show, scheduled for March for ride destinations for 2019. Winners were: had been stripped off for dirt riding and stored 19-24, 2019 is apparently looking for vintage May 26th Precision Cycle BBQ -Roy with his 69 in a box so all are in good shape. Sandy took it all motorcycles to display. Contact the promoters if Kawasaki H1, June 3rd Calgary's 2 Wheel Sunday - apart and had the frame powder coated and is in you are interested. Del and 76 MotoGuzzi, June 9th Wetaskiwin's the process of restoring the rest with, new History Road -Bill aand 2000 BMW R1100, June shocks, exhaust repairs,new tires, bearings, First reported way back in October but it bears 24th Torrington's Gopher Hole Museum -Ken and brakes and cosmetics etc. In fact he is so far repeating, there will be no Cloverdale Motor- his 76 GL1000, July 8th Camrose Museum -Fraser ahead that only the gas tank needs attention. cycle Swap Meet in 2019. While this leaves a with his 82 Honda CM400, July 11th BBQ at Russ's - Will he be riding it in the spring? You bet. gaping hole in our spring motorcycle calendar, John with his 1952 BSA B33, Aug 18th Ride to all is not lost. The WVM will fill the void some- Reynolds -John and Betty with their 73 BMW Finally, B.H members were invited by our friends what when they hold their Swap Meet & Show R75/5, Aug 25th Drumheller's Dinosaur Downs - and neighbours at the Headwaters' section to on April 27, 2019 at the NW Washington Fair- Skinny and his 84 GL1200,Sept 29th Bently's attend a tech session at Dana's house in grounds in Lynden, WA. Lynden is just across the Birthday Party -Brian and his 78 CB750 sidecar rig, Orangeville. I won't steal Headwaters' thunder and Oct ride to Bearberry -Del and his 73 MotoGuzzi. Page 15 Craig Alderson [email protected]
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As I was unable to make it to the meeting March 8, 9 & 10 weekend. This is a display that we 2. Glenn passed out entry forms for the VP Del saved the day and took the following provide annually at the show to promote the 2019 Ganaraska. He has taken point to notes: (thanks Del, not an easy job to do on CVMG and to encourage new members to sign up organize our sections involvement. an ipad). for our section. For people from out of town we Those who participated last year had a direct them to a section nearer to their respective fantastic time, and so far we have 6 or 7 Our man of the hour was unable to attend residential locations. ready to go again. the meeting so here we go: We had 24 attendees and 3 motorcycle riders Glen Finally, the very successful, Eastern Section and 3.Kevin R., representing the Ride Turple/Del West/ Russ Nyswander. We Potter Settlement Rally: will be held again, Committee, gave a quick talk on a draft discussed section logo patches with more promising to be even better than our first attempt. proposal for a special ride this summer. colour options to be decided at the next The date has been set for Sept. 14th (15th rain There was very good support from the meeting. Tom Tuck and son Lyle offered to date). group so it will be developed further by post the swap meet on Kijiji (TKS). Swap the Committee. meet folks reported 100 tables are sold. Off As always, we wish all of the CVMG members the to a great start. The CAVMG 2019 rally chair very best and with you we look forward to a short 4.Kevin R. kept the stage and gave an people reported that the theme this year winter’s end and the arrival of early riding weather. enlightening presentation on LED’s and will be the birthday of the Honda CB750 as how to manage installing them on your it is 50 years old. Brenda Neufeld brought Craig Alderson, Secretary vintage bike. The benefits are significant up meetings happening about stopping the [email protected] in improving illumination, reducing Bighorn area being closed for motorized amperage draw and vastly increasing use. Our treasurer was not present as he is bulb reliability. Safety & reliability; what’s currently working on Baffin Island. We not to like. should see him at the next meeting, ( I believe he will be back then. Tom). Well 5. Dale P. read a letter that he received that's all I can remember for now Tom from his insurer noting changes that should be at the next meeting to take care resulted in a cost increase. As insurance of this business that we are indebted to. is an important topic for all of us, Dale Del West suggested we keep an eye out for these creeping incremental costs. FYI the webpage for the Alberta
Government's Bighorn Proposal is 6. Brian S., Treasurer, noted that the 2018 https://talkaep.alberta.ca/bighorn-country. Financial report was filed on time and We are in the feedback portion of the that our finances are sound. (Calls from process, this is our chance to for input. It's the peanut gallery for a tire changer our government, let them know what we were, once again, ignored). want them to do.
Cheers, stay warm out there. Bike of the month: (Photo below)
Tom Burte, [email protected]
Eastern Shield Greetings from the Eastern Shield Members.
February is now closing in with some real winter weather, however we have been active, and in the background Don Essex-Kent Empey and Nathan Nasland have been Our monthly meeting was held on working long hours to encourage the return Feb 7 at Brews & Cues and along of a classic Belleville Event, resulting in the with the regular stuff, the the words of Ian Taylor, our President: “It is following was of note: official, The George Pepper Classic 1/2 Mile Steve R. was the only one to ride to the Jan. 16th is back with the city's approval. The Eastern 1. Adam Fox from the Amherstburg Rotary coffee meeting; there was no snow on the Shield will once again be involved with this Club gave an informal proposal for a ground but the temperature was negative Motorcycle Show at Rib Fest this summer. Historic race (62 years). The Lap of Honour miserable. And…..no windscreen, nowhere to The club is interested in a show for Sunday, is also scheduled. Get those bikes ready.” plug in the electric liner. So, the bike that he The event will run on August 17th. We have July 7/19, their Family Day, which would rode is our first Bike of the Month. A 1966 BMW attached the poster advertising the event. provide some additional entertainment R27 of unknown mileage, 250cc single, overhead As well, The Quinte Sportsman, Boat and that is family friendly. They are keen on our valve, with shaft final drive. It has not been R.V. Show planning has started. We are glad involvement and welcome our suggestions. to have Peter Shepherd taking the lead on Rob D. volunteered to take point to restored, is unmolested, and fully stock except this. We should be ready to go for the develop it further with the Rotary. for an upgrade to 12 volts. Steve bought it in 2016 and had the engine rebuilt as apparently it Page 16
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was totally worn out, indicating very high entries with the new Cash for Classics scheme, Golden Horseshoe and Bar is encouraging individual CVMG mileage. He has put on about 1200km since Chairman Nick started the meeting off with a sections to participate with themed displays. then, including 248km of the 250 available at discussion of motorcycle manufacturers that took We decide our theme will be the Ganaraska Ganaraska. The last 2 were denied by a loose a break from production, and then started up 250, which we will once again be running in electrical connection (the Kaiser of Darkness?) again. The more recognizable names included 2019. There’s even an opportunity to go public Steve plans no restoration; just keep her as she Triumph, Norton, Indian, Henderson Excelsior, and with your Biker Poetry an event being is and enjoy riding on county roads, and of others such as Crocker, although the family organized by Hedy Bar. I believe this is just for course the 2019 Ganaraska. lineage may be suspect on some of these. The the ladies (my information is a bit sketchy on biggest “fail”may have been AJS, who in spite of a the details) but maybe fellas could use a nom Brian Scott, Secretary good racing and design pedigree, resurrected de plume. For more details go to [email protected] itself later to the production of small displace- motorcyclespringshow.com. ment 2-strokes. The longest continuous manu- Once Phil wrestles back the meeting from Bar, facturing history may have been held by Harley Estrie he proposes the creation of a Club Repair Davidson, but more likely by Royal Enfield. (Townships) Directory – a listing of motorcycle repair specialists that members have dealt with or The 24 people present welcomed previous We had our February heard good things about. So if you have a member James Pearce back. James has a meeting at the Rock Moto resource that you think should be included, collection of various bikes, and had brought in a shop in Sherbrooke. One of give the information to Phil. Bassani expansion chamber from an early 70’s our members is a mechanic there and had Suzuki Titan 500 to request help in finding a baffle permission to open the shop for the meeting. It It’s the time of year when we reward the club for it. Joan Brewster was not at the meeting is a lot bigger than it looks from the outside. members who have shown outstanding merit because of a cold, so we are anxiously waiting for Their major brands are Kawasaki and Aprillia. in the previous year with an award. Important a report next month from her on the Mecum stuff like who has the shiniest bike, whose is Motorcycle Auction in Las Vegas, which she had There was no real business conducted. There the grungiest bike, who has the gnarliest ass, attended. Wayne Blemings brought in samples of was a showing of On Any Sunday II and there the coldest ass. And the award recipients are : hats, vests and items of clothing with the Golden was coffee and donuts from Tim's. Phil Goldsmith – Over achiever, John DeMaria – Horseshoe crest embroidered or attached to Sunglasses, Andrew Dodsworth, Polar Bike – them. If anyone is eager to have some items of We had about 18 members and friends in Wayne Artkin, One step ahead… – Robin clothing ID’d with these, the key and program for attendance. Woodeddd, the dreaded Bucket – Mike Glover, the logos and crests are now in possession of the Wicked wrench – Andrew Dodsworth, Far out club. Previous work on these has been done by William (Bill) Johnston – Joyce Smith, Despite everything – Tom [email protected]. [email protected] Beattie, Navigator – and the Phoenix award goes to John DeMaria for dedication to his Gary’s restaurant report highlighted Easterbrook’s, workshop and what comes out of it. close to the Royal Botanical Gardens, specializing Ganarska in hotdogs. The food was evaluated as fairly good, Regular Section Meetings Winter Now it’s time to give Andrew and Barb our but the atmosphere was deemed as great. Terry months, 2nd Monday of the generous hosts a huge thank you for their Swatten month 7.30pm, The Beamish hospitality and getting us out of the winter showed a House, 27 John St., Pt. Hope. blahs. clock that he Breakfast meets/ runs gatherings had made, Sunday 8:45am, Rhinos, Rice Lake comprising of Drive North. Bewdley. various and sundry metal It’s been a tradition in the Ganaraska Section parts from that our winter meetings are held at the many Beamish House, while summer meetings are at different the homes of members, usually in the form of a motorcycles barbecue. Nevertherless, traditions can always and a be broken, which was certainly the case when mechanical, Andrew Dodsworth proposed, at an earlier battery meeting, that the February assembly be held at powered his place. Call it the Spring Thaw meeting if you movement. It like. Which explains why 22 Ganaraska Ganarska 250 (see also poster this issue) was a very members have shown up on Andrew and Barbs well made, doorstep on this seasonally chilly Monday Charles Earp, [email protected] unique and artistic piece (see picture). Evening. The March 5th meeting will be a movie night, After the substantial buffet has been sampled starting at 7:30 sharp and will be chaired by Bob and resampled - yes dessert too, Phil Goldsmith Thomas. Bob is also trying to find someone to gets the meeting underway and gives the floor rebuild an Indian engine for a friend. Members to Bar Hodgson who is here to promote the present were encouraged to register early for the Spring Motorcycle Show in Toronto. 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Section Reports, cont’d. motorcycles into the grounds for display, and Great Pine Ridge Owen Sound Legion. Now what could go wrong on come and go as desired. that date? In our attempt to avoid winter storms January, 2019 report: That was last year, we sure guessed wrong as the January the meeting that wasn’t. Pleas to Some ideas were floated for bike mfg. features scary date was fine and the April date had the Mother Nature fell on deaf ears on Show and Shine nights, and local rallies for roads closed! Oh to live in Grey-Bruce! so it snowed over Scarborough specific makes (eg. BMW, which seems to be Legion Jan29th, same as everywhere else & the one of the more popular brands in our Section Have you heard about the new model electric meeting called for that evening didn’t happen. right now). The list of prizes for each evening Harley? Either you better be rich or just smitten Madam President Nancy had a list of eight or seems to be ever growing. Al J. won a Tim with the marque as the published MSRP is beyond nine items that needed discussion, the more Horton’s gift certificate, Frank N. drew a this humble scribe's purse! The Zero motorcycle on urgent ones will be discussed by the executive wooden motorcycle model, Terry S. acquired a the other hand seems a reasonable cost and their via email prior to the next meeting. After that mystery gift box, Leia A. got an envelope of technology is approaching a reasonable “gas” Mark had some movies lined up – a sorts, Bill G. another mystery box, Mike G. a range, er, watt range, what should it be? Volt range, disappointment as they’re becoming quite a floor mat, Ron C. got 2 tickets to the Toronto charge range? The electric motorcycle is coming social event at our meetings these days. Next Motorcycle Show, Ed O. drew the knit hat, and and all brands will have a model until ALL meeting is scheduled for Mar 26th, normal service Dalton W. won the 50/50 draw. Everyone motorcycles are electric, I assume. It is an will be resumed then. present also had an opportunity to take home interesting muse to think ahead and imagine the free plastic graduated cylinders, suitable for 2- Ralph Ridley, [email protected] CVMG of 2101! By then some of the vintage bikes stroke fuel mixing or fork oil measurements. will be one of these first off the production line Thanks goes to all those who donated items electric models. I suspect we will cherish and this evening. Grey-Bruce coddle them too. Do you think? Probably someone
Meetings will be held on the was writing just such a line way back in the late Until next time, last Sunday of the month 1800's when the first internal combustion engine beginning at 10:30 a.m. was put into a bicycle frame. Frank Nickel, [email protected] Notification of venue will be sent to members. In closing, we look forward to seeing you at some By the time you are reading this I sincerely hope of the meetings and just a reminder to check out Grand River that the temperatures outside are not in the the 2019 Events List sent out by Julie who works extreme minus double digits. With any luck, you very hard on this. News of new events is always The February CVMG meeting have been able to get out into your motorcycle's welcome. Come to a meeting with your ideas. was very quiet. 7 people in winter cave and maybe added some super attendance due to the ice farkles to it. But right now, the thought of With prayers for Don Haddow, fast healing to Rosie, storm earlier in the day. There holding onto any steel tool outside would be wishes and more kudos to Bob and his fantastic was lots of talk about who was heading to the shear madness! new hips, till next time from beautiful, still white, Motorcycle show in Toronto this weekend and Grey-Bruce. lots of show and tell for just 7 people. Larry So our January meeting reflected the weather. brought in a spring compressor he made for Only 12 members showed up, and for some the Sue Herring, the Tribe Scribe drive there and home was not relaxing as they [email protected] faced whiteouts and snow-covered roads. But undeterred, Bob Mackenzie got there and showed how his 2nd new hip has really added a Headwaters whole new mobility to his life. Rosie, on the Greetings Everyone, other hand, could not be there as she had a cast
on her leg. I have an update for you on
February's section activities Winter meetings, do we even need them? The thus far, starting with Tech general consensus is yes, they provide a social Day which was hosted by Val element for us that lifts our spirits. We like to and Dana Harrold at their Orangeville urban estate “talk” motorcycle -- about our plans for our vintage rear shocks. I was having trouble last Saturday the 2nd. Please see the following summer travels and Section/Group activities. tightening the nut that holds the sprocket on photos. My best count had ten Headwaters What we must accept though is that there will my BSA transmission so I CNC cut a little members in attendance with seven guests from be inevitably fewer members who can safely spanner to get the job done. John brought in a Barrie-Huronia. travel to these meetings in winter. Our meeting beautiful indicator he made up for one of his places must be chosen with this in mind. Maybe machines with 400 tiny increments cut into it, I Don Ferguson started off a demonstration of some we need to simplify the winter meeting with no with I got a picture of it and Leah brought in of his endless talents with a tutorial on how to breakfast, just Timmy's to the rescue and coffee. some Teflon plugs used instead of c-clips in the make your own unobtainium rubber bits for your So Stew had a suggestion for a new venue which piston for a Norton. prize project with moulds he created out of liquid just might serve. We'll see. silicon rubber and the resulting parts cast in said
moulds with liquid urethane rubber. The end result Shandon Jarvis Happy to report that our Annual Dinner is alive is a collection of parts Don has produced ranging [email protected] and well. At least we hope it will be as it is from a variety of small grommets to fork gaiters scheduled to be on Saturday, April 27 at the
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Section Reports, cont’d. with a selection of numerous other different Looking forward to the Spring Motorcycle Show sized items in between. Needless to say it on April 6 and 7th, there are plans afoot to set was all quite impressive. up a section display of bikes. There is prize money available for the number of machines on Next on deck was El Presidente Dave display. According to President Dave, if we demonstrating how to zinc plate your present fifteen bikes for display we may qualify collection of soiled and rusted metal bits to receive as much as $2000 for our efforts. How and bobs using a very simple electroplating that is to be divided up is open for discussion, kit produced by the Eastwood Company. It but everyone who participates is a winner. Let only takes a few minutes in the electrolyte Dave know if you want to enter your prize to plate the cleaned up item with a thin machines. coating of zinc followed by a quick buffing to produce a shiny, like new surface. Very The CVMG Annual Members Meeting, aka AMM, slick. The kit is available from a Canadian will be held in Winterpeg on April 26 to 28th. distributor. Dave or Don can provide the Monica has volunteered to attend as the details. Headwaters Section Representative. The agenda for the meeting is yet to be published, but no Don was back with details on how to doubt there will be items raised at the meeting upgrade your vintage bike lighting system to for the members to vote on. As CVMG members LED technology. He showed us a broad not attending the meeting, we can provide a selection of LED lighting parts that are proxy form to our section rep who will act as the available from China at very reasonable Section Proxy to vote on our behalf. A note will prices compared to the ready made go out to request member proxy forms from all conversion bulbs that are available from the who wish to provide one and advise how to usual parts retailers. The end result is provide it in the next month or so. Also, a headlights, taillights, turn signal lights and discussion will be held regarding the Section's instrument lights that are significantly position for voting on the issues, once we know brighter than the original incandescent afternoon event, and to Val for endless coffee what they are, at our monthly meeting bulbs and use a fraction of the power of the and biscuits. immediately prior to the AMM. Most likely this old bulbs. That said, a certain amount of will be the April meeting. basic electrical knowledge and adaptive Moving on to our monthly meeting last mechanical skills is required for the DIY Tuesday night, which was attended by eleven Upcoming Events ... Barrie- Huronia Swap Meet conversion. If you have questions, I'm sure full and five associate members, Dave called on May 25th at the Huronia Regional Airport. Don has the answers. the meeting to order at 19:20 and started off Paris National Rally June 14 to 16. We had a with an update on our section membership discussion regarding tentative plans for our To wrap it up, Don demoed his ingenious numbers. Currently there are thirty four full section Rally camp site set up and daily events. home made rotating rusted parts members and thirteen associates which is More on that to follow. Ric and Monica displayed stripper/abrasive removal system which very good considering the section first started some sample t-shirts with logo options with the uses a discarded BBQ rotisserie spit as the meeting just over six months ago. thought of offering to have a Section t-shirt motive mechanism and a collection of other produced that we could all wear at the Rally as castaway bits to complete the assembly. Next was a review of our Saturday Tech Day well as any other section event in the future. The man is a consummate scrounger/ noted above followed by a reminder of the More on that to follow as well. improviser who sees the potential value and Toronto Motorcycle Show at the CNE Enercare usefulness in everything people may throw Centre Feb. 15 to 17. This is generally Finally, Treasurer Judy gave us a report on the away. regarded as the "manufacturer's show" which section finances with news that our bank features primarily new products on offer from balance continues to grow. There was a faint Thanks to Dana for providing his amazing the various motorcycle manufacturers. Unlike suggestion from the crowd that we could use the wood working shop as the location for the the January Supershow, you may not find beer money to purchase another 10X20 popup nuts, spicy sausage, a new mattress, or be canopy for the Rally, which would increase our able to sign up for a charity ride in support of covered onsite footprint to a Rally record your favourite disadvantaged group, at the breaking 900 square feet. We'll see. Toronto Show. Cheers .... Scribe Barry A reminder of "Ken's Garage Mahal Tour" on Barry Carr, [email protected] Saturday Feb. 23rd, hosted by ex-Credit Valley member Ken Hodge. Ken has a fabulous shop with a great collection of machines, primarily Keystone Nortons which he raced for many years with The meeting was held at the great success. The location is 9470 Wellington Charleswood Legion at 6003 Roblin Rd. 42 which, for we old time Halton County Blvd, Winnipeg on Wednesday residents, is on the north side of 32 Sideroad January 16 at 7:30 pm. 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11 members, including a new member; Tom, Kitchener London with a newly acquired yellow ‘72 Norton The Kitchener Section, as There was a reasonable Commando Combat. mentioned by Paul Stiles in the turnout for our
last report, had elections at February meeting First item: Presented by John Tankard, CVMG our November meeting. There considering the weather we have been having. National Annual Meeting to be held in Winnipeg was no one willing to step up You know - lots of cold temperatures and snow, this year starting Friday April 26. Winnipeg and take over from Paul as alternating with freezing rain and foggy Airport pick-ups are required, volunteers are secretary…..that was until Wayne Spears, our conditions. needed. Contact Helena K. or John T., more guest motivational speaker, chimed in with a Paul Prince entertained us with a selection of details will be forthcoming. Schedule was friendly reminder that in order for an photo slides from his various motorcycle trips. outlined. organization to continue and do well, members Paul has embarked on several trips in the last
should all give some thought about positions few years, visiting the far Canadian North and Second item: Presented by Helena K., Keystone and how they may be able to help out. So here is Newfoundland and the rest of the east coast. It Chapter CVMG, Financial News my first issue as secretary. seems like Paul is a magnet for wet weather
though. Kind of spoils the camping and makes Closing balance $2,839.00 We didn’t have a regular meeting in December riding unpleasant, but that’s one of the perils of Income was $1,078.43 but we did have another delicious Christmas the two wheeled adventure. Expenses were $479.00 dinner prepared by the ladies at the Waterloo Swap meet income $406 Rod and Gun Club, rolled ribs, scalloped Sunday was our monthly breakfast at Trissas’s Section subsidy $375 potatoes, carrots, salad and deserts. I didn’t hear restaurant. Turnout was good.. Upcoming events Interest of some small amount anything about anyone going home hungry. were discussed and plans were made. Our next Headingly Sport gave $250 event is the London Sport and Custom Show - Keystone CVMG gave Jim’s Garage $200, swap The Moto Movie Night charity fundraiser on coming up in the middle of March (Show March meet fee January 24th organized by Andy Cox was a sell- 23 and 24 - set up Friday March 22). This has
out; the movies were extremely well done from become an annual event for us. Last year we had CVMG Keystone has 31 members and 2 Legion both filming and commentary perspectives; a over 40 bikes showing. As a result they have Hall memberships (this ensures us meeting space very enjoyable night out. allocated us additional space this year. We are access at the Legion on the 3rd Wednesday of the hoping for a larger turnout of “Vintage month). On Sunday January 20th, Pete Brubaker Machines”. If you have anything to enter call organized a section breakfast at Jimmy’s Lunch Kevin 519-854-7515 or you can e-mail him at Third item: presented by Lyle B., Keystone on Victoria St. in Kitchener with a good turnout [email protected]. He’s sitting home right Section CVMG, Annual Motorcycle Swap Meet. of 13 on one of the coldest ,snowiest mornings now beside his phone, waiting for your call. Lyle asked the members present if Keystone of the winter. There were, however, no bikes in should continue the swap meet and everyone the parking lot. I’d never been to Jimmy’s. A Valentine’s Day is coming this week. I hope you present agreed, that yes we will continue with couple of the guys gave me a little history on remembered your loved one. the 2019 Swap Meet at Jim’s Garage. Jimmy’s in that it was one of the only places Flowers or chocolates are always open to congregate after an evening of doing welcome on this day. A card Generally it was agreed among all present that what they did back in the day……interpret that as would be nice too. the swap meet is a fun time for club members you’d like. I recently heard that Pete is thinking a and we would put this event on again, and as the more regular Section breakfast may be in the Awww, that’s such a sweet thought, Doug, but name suggests, annually. works. my bikes prefer, you know, oily stuff. (oh come on, somebody had to say it.) - Ed. th What we need for this year’s swap meet: Our regular section meeting on January 29 was not particularly well attended, I suspect -20c Doug McKinnon traffic cones, at least 10; yellow safety vests without the wind chill and 15cm of snow the day dougmcki@rogers.com (dual purpose high visibility safety vests made in before may have had something to do with the France, like some motorcycles); vintage poor attendance. Nine members braved the motorcycles for display; caution tape; a web weather and skating rink parking lot, however it LongBranch page for swap meet info; more advertising and didn’t turn into much in the way of a meeting, I Longbranch Section flyers; sponsors ie. Headingly Sports, Kawasaki, think we talked more about old car projects than bikes…..still enjoyable just the same. With the Report February 2019 Indian, Wildwood BMW Yamaha, KTM and Moto Guzzi, Harley-Davidson, dealers, shops, parts weather getting worse it was unanimous, we Well, just as we thought suppliers etc. decided it was best to call it a night and head home. winter had tapped out, Probably May 5 2019, Jim’s Garage, Headingly the polar vortex came roaring in at the end of MB, cinque de Mayo Geoff Ditner the month, and like CVMG members across the country, LongBranchers saw a golden oppor- [email protected] tunity to work on their vintage beauties! Alex Burachynsky A chilly corner in a basement or workroom has [email protected] to suffice for most of us, but a select few enjoy the decadent luxury of a heated garage… Pat, being toasty warm, was able to outwit some wiring gremlins on his beloved shovelhead, and Page 20 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019 more Section Reports big gas heaters meant Tim could finally roll his much more. Its been a busy month, with lots continue to appear fruitful. We are grateful for ‘79 Goldwing down the driveway to its new of vintage bike activity, vigourous discussions, the efforts in this direction that have been been owner to make room for a nice1988 Sportster in (all friendly!) and an impressive 20 members warmly supported by our National President, his renovated garage. in attendance at our monthly meeting. Bring Chris Ness. on Spring! Nick posted photos showing that his Sportster Norbert gave us an update on plans for the Salon hardtail project is gradually taking over his entire Bruce McNab, LongBranch scribbler de la Moto show, February 22-24. The section living space, but considering Nick's artistic and [email protected] stand will showcase classic off-road and moto- mechanical abilities, It's going to be a beauty. crossers and appears to be well underway with And so is Nick's dream bike…the ’75 Z1B Kawi Montreal nearly 12 machines identified. Communications he just found on Facebook. The Cold Fingers were improved by circulating a pencil and paper The Montreal Section Crew also doesn’t include Greg, who has a nice for volunteers to sign up for set-up (eve. of February meeting was st warm studio to work on both his mechanical Thursday Feb. 21 ); take-down (Sunday Feb held on Saturday the th creations and our new LongBranch hoodies, or 24 ) and manning the booth. Note that these 9th at the home of the Victor, who tore apart his shovelhead to work on volunteers get free entrance to the show. Simply newly elected Section nd the frame welds and found a rogue screwdriver go up to the 2 floor mezzanine above the Secretary, David Cronin. Approximately 20 handle to add to his toolbox. Now Victor is ticket booths and look for the table marked members were in attendance and, although a working up the courage to send bits and bobs “Exposants”. Volunteers not yet on the list sunny day, no one showed up on a motorcycle. should contact Norbert Leclerc at [email protected] or Rick Hill-Jones at The difficulty of winter riding was amongst the many global concerns addressed and solved by [email protected] . the group. Alex shared that winter rated motorcycle tires are now available from the German supplier Heidenau. These have the correct alpine pictogram for winter rated tires in Quebec, but it remained unclear as to whether the government has simply banned winter motorcycle driving all together; although bicycle lanes are cleared of snow at taxpayer expense. Racer Eric and his pit crew John, will overcome the problem altogether by out for powder and chrome… while designing leaving the province for warmer climes. They some pretty nifty stud installation tools. No more will be heading south on the Vintage Racing double nutting! A tip of the vintage visor for that circuit to Robling Roads in Georgia. one, Victor.
The big news from the Ormstown Rally Speaking of choppers, Tim came across a Committee is that this year’s theme, departing Andy presented the 2018 Ralph Brickwood genuine barn find… yes, actually found in a from traditional marque centered themes, will Memorial Award “for conspicuous service to the barn… a 69 BSA Lighting that Simon has feature pre 1930’s bikes from the club” to Jos van Diepen for the many articles he somehow managed to squeeze into his frozen “Cannonball” era. The committee hopes to tap has contributed to the CVMG News as well as garage. into the many very old motorcycles in the being an avid rider and one of the more far flung
area. Already committed are: the 1913 Harley members of the Montreal Section. Jos succeeds And President Jim has added a 3rd bike to his of Barry Brown, the 1912 Indian single and Pierre Moreau and adds his name to a long list of collection, a sweet 1977 GT250. So many 1913 Peugeot V twin of Marcel Lang, a Power devoted club members, which can be found on projects, so little time! Never let it be said that Plus Indian of Fred Crawford, a 1913 our website www.cvmgmontreal.com. the cold weather puts a chill on our wrenches…. Henderson of Burn Bramwell and Mark Hill’s There was much discussion about membership. or, apparently, our wallets. Indian board racer. The Montreal Section President Peter opened the “official business”
hereby invites neighbouring sections of portion of the meeting by noting that two Now our well-known LongBranch enthusiasm Ottawa, Quinte and Estrie to participate sections of the CVMG have disappeared or carries over into making plans for the 2019 riding during the Civic Holiday Weekend next August moved on in the past year. Although the season. At our February meeting we welcome and create a particularly memorable event Montreal section functions quite independently, new member Doug Rockett, master mechanic at featuring these rarely seen motorcycles. the value of our affiliation with the CVMG KMM Powersports, (he bought Bob's XS1100), national organisation was emphasized; apart and three guests, who we hope will become On the legal side the rally committee is from the monthly CVMG News and the LongBranchers too. Visitors are always welcome! expected to shortly secure a five-year camaraderie of being linked to about 2,500 There's lots to talk about… Rick's Treasurer's dispensation from the Quebec Agricultural motorcycle enthusiasts in a volunteer report (we are solvent), spring swap meets, Old Land Use Board to continue holding the organisation from coast to coast, we tend to Fort York's Lucas Push, our Spring Ride, the Ormstown rally in its traditional format forget that we would be unable to hold our Annual Members Meeting in Winnipeg complete with camping and swap meet. Ormstown Rally or the dozen or so vintage trials (President Jim will make the trek), the Paris Furthermore efforts to secure a Quebec events without help from the CVMG national National Rally, the Freedom Machine rally and so Charter in order to loosen the C plate insurance policy. And although the Montreal restrictions when riding to club events Section was formed relatively recently in 1989, compared to the 1968 origins of the CVMG, the Page 21 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019
Section Reports cont’d … great reads first Quebec based section has made Rider” Fonda documenting life among the resume on Tuesday March 5th at 7:30pm at the significant inroads reaching out to other local Venice Beach chapter of Hells Angels. The Welland County Motorcycle Club. The regular bike groups. Our webmaster Satch has links movie could easily be a prequel to Easy Rider; gatherings are still on; Sunday breakfasts at the and publicizes events by the AMAQ prompting a soul searching quest for some Welland Café. I can attest that the Huevos (Association des Motos Anciennes de Québec) spiritual truth. Interestingly another song by Rancheros are quite good. Coffee night is on the and the CVMAQ (Club de Veilles Motos The Arrows received much more fame when it 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the Tim Anglaises de Québec), as well as the Moto was covered by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: Horton’s on East Main St Welland just west of Brocante swap meet. In addition some years I Love Rock and Roll (we all know the words to the tunnel. ago, Ken Paquette and Andy Hall helped to that one). breach the language challenge by getting the There is one event to announce. Peter Goertz is National Executive to adopt an official French A volunteer had not been found to host the hosting his 3rd Motorcycle Movie Night on Friday name for the CVMG as ACMA (L’Association March meeting and so through a show of March 15th at the Virgil Firehall, 1391 Canadienne des Motos Anciennes) which hands it was decided to repeat the event at Concession 6, Niagara on the Lake featuring appears today on the CVMG News masthead. David’s place rather than at a Pub venue. The “HOGSLAYOR” starting at 7:00pm. All are th All this has no doubt helped to grow the theme for the March 9 meeting will be a welcome. Pizza and snacks will be provided. He Montreal Section membership. “Thank Goodness February is Over” party and will be accepting donations to cover the costs. members are encouraged to show up in beach Peter raised the issue of the advancing years attire: shorts and sunglasses, bikinis are of many section members, lovingly referring to optional. the “white hairs and no hairs” and discussion ensued on how to attract younger members. It was agreed that concessions needed to be Muskoka made to those who might consider the 1994 January 26th was the first meeting of the year Yamaha GTS-1000 a vintage classic and to and it was fairly well attended with eight those who are neither riders nor restorers, but members showing up, this considering several simply consider vintage motorcycles as had already headed for warmer climes. The modern art. The upcoming Montreal Salon de majority of the meeting was used to discuss la Moto was mentioned as a potential some of the events that we'd like to be membership drive. It was agreed that emails involved in this year. A couple were put be collected from potential members and that forward since we've been asked to return for the next four months (up to riding season) It’s a good event at a nice venue. they would receive the Montreal Section • the Muskoka Pioneer Power Show in report in both languages and a temporary link Bracebridge, July 12th -14th That’s all for now! directly to the current issue of the CVMG • the Parry Sound Fly-In at the Parry News be placed on our website home page. Sound Airport on Sat Sept 7th. Mike Wallace, [email protected] Another idea proposed by Alex, who is also president of the Alfa Romeo car club, was to There were several of us that would like to offer much younger members a one-time take some of our “leftover” parts to the Nickel Belt associate membership up to the age of 18. The Barrie-Huronia swap meet and we discussed Winter greetings from North Of The idea here is that those children close to having area to set up in and take turns staffing French. Well some of the coldest existing members could be gifted benefits it. That should be further discussed when the temperatures, and the most snow through a one-time contribution offering them date for swap meet becomes clear. we have seen in a long time have access to the CVMG News and perhaps a pin kept the motorcycle buzz to a minimum up here. or badge. This idea is to be passed on to the Although this is anecdotal and not really National Executive. Also suggested was Muskoka related, I am presently in Panama We had our first meeting of the year, and with organising more planned rides and Pierre and after being here for less than 6 hours I got cabin fever setting in, we had over 30 members Moreau offered a ride to his place in lieu of off the elevator at an Eco-Resort in the brave frigid temps to attend our annual brunch the monthly meeting as that event will now be rainforest and the first thing I see is a CVMG at the Parthenon restaurant. It was great to see held jointly with the Ottawa Section in tee-shirt from the 2016 Paris Rally. Gary is so many people out, and of course many stories Vankleek Hill Ontario. from the London Section. It just goes to show about motorcycles.
you old motorcyclists do get around. Bob, our cultural correspondent, presented As always the food was great, and of course we our host with a cassette recording of “Blues Dave Clark had a few things to discuss. The most important Theme” performed by the British Invasion [email protected] one is the redesign of our logo for t-shirts and band The Arrows, featuring a kick-started stuff..stay tuned for the unveiling. Harley as the opening bars of the song. This tune is from the 1966 film “Wild Angels”. No And as a side note for those of us who have had longer being able to support cassette Niagara enough of winter. I give you our snowbirds Bob technology, a quick internet search brought up and Liz who are in Arizona at this particular time, the very politically incorrect trailer (the full Peninsula in a very cool spot. movie version is also available on YouTube). Other than the bite of the
This B movie stars Nancy “These Boots are Polar Vortex its been a quiet month. Made for Walkin’” Sinatra and Peter “Easy February’s meeting was canceled and they will Page 22
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monkeybike into the basement for display, and Noral bought another Z50 in January. (Northern Alberta) Totally off topic, Mike recounted a crazy story of Our newly rejoined member is a low temperature alarm going off at his tenant's Tom Carroll of Sherwood Park Buddhist Temple saving them from frozen water who is a friend of Skip Huckin and likes Nortons pipes. Cold weather challenges. He likely was not of various vintages. Zen calm at the time.
Don Ryley proposed a ride from Sherwood Park Bruce Sinclair proposed a ride to Toad Rock to Cooking Lake Airport for a history tour and Campground for 3-4 days in July with two nights back to his home for a BBQ. camping. It is south of Kaslo near the ferry in the BC Kootenays and has a pavilion with pool table, Robin Taylor proposed another Hot Dog Run on wet bar with honour system, fun atmosphere, May 15 at his house. and the best riding roads around. Richard Vanderwell wants to lead us on another Well that's all I got for now .... Edmonton 'Art' Tour. No sewers or dumps this Bruce Sinclair added that his garage/man cave Bob, [email protected] year. meeting last summer was a success and at no cost to the club. Bouyed by the success of last Harold Batz and Jim Carey went to the Mecum year's garage/BBQ night, proposed another Nippissing m/c auction in Vegas to learn the process of party. The Nipissing Section made the buying and selling. It was a like a mobile
decision to postpone our museum with rare bikes moving around which monthly meeting so that Alberta Cycle could host our July Old Times in the one could actually buy. $50,000 US bought members of our Section could Park event with swapmeet, bike display, and either two new in crate Honda Z50RD chrome exercise their civic duty and vote. party in their parking lot and kick it off with a tank dealer bikes (aka Buyer's Remorse Specials) pancake breakfast. Swapmeet sellers could pay or an MV Augusta 750. They met Lawrence We will be meet the third week Thursday of June something to the club. Albert asked if there was Bertrand (Bert) at the auction there who was on to plan our event at the Callander Canada Day a place to park trucks and trailers which was holiday with his KTM 690 and motorhome Funfest Celebration. As in previous years, we will solved by nearby enpty streets for parking. Matt camping in the desert. have our full static display of Group bikes. We added "let's make a party" out of this event and usually have a display of 15-20 bikes which draws get "better results for our money" and "simplify Greetings, from Jim Briggs and Jim Carey, were a lot of attention and enthusiasm from those it". The crowd was really whipped up now. read, who are traveling in Baja Mexico on bikes attending the event. If is fun to listen to after a visit to Keith Wilson in Arizona. grandfathers reminiscing with their grandsons Richard Vanderwell asked if we wanted to get about the bikes that they rode as young men. paid $500 to do a show of 30 bikes. Recalling our Submitted by Harold Batz Others come and talk to the guys looking for successful effort at Bonnie Doon Mall 5 years Noral Secretary technical advice. We enjoy this opportunity to ago. It would be a two day Sat Sun event in a show off our bikes and promote the Section to 5000 sq ft empty store the weekend after the [email protected] the public. Watch for pictures next month. May 24 Long.
Marv asked who would like a free mini Old Fort York motorcycle (pocketbike) from Mia our server at the Legion. Bruce accepted the challenge. The Legion Canteen ladies really like us.
Don Ryley passed around photographs from the first M/C race at Edmonton's Speedway Park in August 1970 which included Bob Wiley on a Bridgestone and Don on his 1970 Kawasaki H1 500 lined up on the front row. Rare stuff indeed that we should cherish and somehow make copies of for an archive. (Norton Restoration) Richard Morrisson of Alberta Cycle bought the Deborah Hickey, [email protected] Moto Guzzi (18) and Aprilia (15) inventory from Echo Cycle. They join the Vespa and Piaggio Nipissing Section Sponsor: scooters and Suzuki and Yamaha bikes. Grant’s raised pair North Bay Cycle & Sports Ltd Sales – Service – Parts-Accessories Robert Jerome is looking for parts for his Norton www.northbaycycle.com Show Bikes The bikes were the big focus at the 2665 Trout Lake Road Featherbed twin cylinder airbox. January show, especially this year when the North Bay, ON P1B 7S8 manufacturers’ show in February declined to 705-472-4550 Al Sutherland rebuilt his 1972 Triumph have a vintage display. So let’s focus on two OFY Bonneville again, moved his restored Honda Z50
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contributions to the magic of old machines. finding unobtainium in those post-war times. It was soo cold that Raymond did not wear his Craig Smith’s replica of a Rocket Gold Star was Together they sand-cast the engine cases shorts,but long pants. a highlight because it was almost totally brand using scrap alloy, and Clift designed an new. Old A10 frame and A35 motor, but all the extremely lightweight but robust frame using a rest sourced in the here and now (at vast combination of welded pipe joints and expense). Of course there was an actual RGS in hardwood teak spars for the frame elements. the show, and the two looked as handsome as Scrounger had sourced the teak from deck a bike can be. Why did you build it, Craig? timbers he found in a marine scrapyard on the Answer: “It’s in my DNA, so I had no choice. Tyne. Besides, they didn’t make very many of them, so this is as close as I can get.” Well that’s as It was tough to get decent steel in those post- good a justification as you’ll find for spending war years, but they came up with a solution a pile of dosh and making a thing of beauty. for the problem of creating new expansion chambers by adapting the recoil cylinder cases On the mighty raised platform, Grant MacNeill from scrap Bofors anti-aircraft guns. They posed his 1951 and 1952 BMWs. The latter were by chance almost exactly the right size. At our Show and Tell, Cliff brought an article bike was in pure barn-find mode, not yet Ten of the bikes were eventually built and from the Toronto Star written by Allan Johnson, restored. The exhaust was held on by fencing competed in a single race. Despite being dated Saturday May 8th,2004, on Indian Charlie wire, not a stock item for the bike. By contrast, tested in prototype, the bikes ran very rich in (Charlie Mahoney) Also while relocating and the 1951 was sparkling, so you can see the race conditions and all but three holed a unpacking,uncovered a Mag, The Motorcycle, amount of work these old bikes need to return piston after about twenty minutes on course dated Oct 18th 1923, and displayed the to original beauty. at high revs. So the race series was a failure. magazine. Ern Malley thinks there are three of the Goforths left, of which his is one. He’s working Raymond attended the Jan. bike show at The on getting copies of the original drawings from International Ctr and says the CVMG showing a collector in the UK, and will able to proceed was excellent. from there. Photos are almost non-existent. The bike he showed me on his tablet has a On our motorcycle updates ,Mike Whitehead later front end, with telescopic forks, and the gave a flashback on a Vincient meeting held by battery was probably not an original fitment. Bar Hodgson and also gave an update on setting Good luck, Ern, let us know in a decade or so up the thrust on his Vincient crankcase how you are coming along. Paul Boulanger reported his 1981 BMW R100RS The Push Mid- needs wiring completion and hopefully that will The Goforth. Some of our OFY members are to-late February is be done by spring. just “names on a list” (Chris Chown’s phrase) OFY’s time to push and some are “on-again-off-again”. At the a Brit bike around Vic Vanloy says his motorcycles are ready for show I finally crossed paths with Ern Malley, town rather than spring rides. who fits both categories. He wanted to tell me ride it. You can’t about his recent purchase, an extremely rare ride it because its Vic Cobb reports ,his 441 engine has been tiddler race bike from about 1949-50. This was Lucas electrics returned and is ready for assembly into the the 50cc Goforth, designed and built by Clifton make it a non- frame. Cunterbrass (no relation to the historian of runner. We start West Indies Cricket, he says) in Gosforth at the Paupers Pub, Bloor and Bathurst, Tim Nowe submitted a contact for The Gold (hence the bike’s slightly altered name), Saturday 23 February at 7.00pm. We have a Wing Road riders Assn. www.wingworld Northumberland. Only 10 of these were ever shirt to commemorate this and 2019 marks mag.com. built, as they were intended for a special race the 25th Anniversary of the event. Here’s what series held on the paved paths of the Town the shirt looks like. Photos of real people and Raymnd Vella was to introduce a new Member, Moor in Newcastle-on-Tyne. the bikes at the Push in the next instalment. Phil Wilkens who rides a VTX 1800, but due to extreme cold, Phil couldn’t make the meeting “Clift,” as he was known, had come back from Reg Berry, [email protected] war service as a Captain in the Royal Some members reported they didn’t receive Engineers, but declined to enter the family notification of the meeting. Cliff will investigate business of stained-glass restoration. Instead Olde Norfolk and update his address book. he set up a shed workshop in the glassworks Olde Norfolk’s Jan 30th meeting was held at precinct and began to design the Goforth Our next meeting will also be held at The The Bunkhouse in Delhi. The eight members prototype. His idea was to get maximum Bunkhouse in Delhi. that braved the -20 C temp were President Vic power output from the smallest displacement, Vanloy, Vice President ,Mike Whitehead, so this meant for a start, a two-stroke power Cheers. Cliff Zimmerman Secretary,Cliff Zimmerman, Members Vic source. Clift’s assistant was his batman from [email protected] Cobb, Raymond Vella, Paul Boulanger, Tim the Engineers, Ken “Scrounger” Smithyman (a Nowe, and guest Albino Piasentin. distant cousin of the poet), an expert at
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Ottawa Rideau Lakes The display at the Calgary International Motorcycle show was a great success. This As I write this report, the Like much of the country, the year’s theme was “Tour of Europe” Thank you Ottawa area is starting to weather has been playing havoc everyone that provided a bike to make this get a 30 to 40 cm snow with us down here in the Rideau display such a great success. Lots and lots of dump. Enough is enough! Our February 5th Lakes Section. Our monthly breakfast meeting positive feedback from everyone that stopped meeting at the K&S restaurant turned out a for January had to be postponed due to a storm by, there were times that you could not see the terrific success with about 40 attendees and a lot that was sweeping through eastern Ontario, and display for the people that were standing in front of new faces. The dinner was buffet style service the follow-up meeting a week later almost of it. Thank you Janice for planning and putting with; hot and savory stir fry beef, stir fry chicken, suffered a similar fate. our display together, the display managed to lasagna and a variety of salads and pizzas. I say “almost” because two members did catch the eye of many, right down to and Thanks to Greg Kricorissian for the dinner and actually brave the conditions to make it a very including Janice’s dust black leather shows that guest speaker arrangements. small meeting indeed. were sitting in the display for Spain. Next year’s
theme is already in the works. All though the Mike Partridge of Walridge Motors was enter- Let’s hope Mother Nature is in a better mood space we were given at first sounded a little odd taining, informative and surprisingly optimistic from now on. 6 foot by 100 feet it worked extremely well for about the future of vintage bike parts supply. A few of our members accepted the invitation of our display as there were some great side views Throughout his career Mike had the fortune to the Ottawa Section to attend their monthly of each bike on display. meet some of the greats of the race tracks. His meeting, and enjoy dinner and a presentation stories of these legends brought back the by Mike Partridge, owner of Walridge Motors Moto talks, a new feature in the show was also a memories of 1960's -70's magazine articles. and vintage bike enthusiast. By all accounts it Many years ago, some of us in Ottawa got a was a very enjoyable evening of good company, winter racing view of our local (Montreal) legend good food and an entertaining speaker. Thank Yvon Duhammel tearing up the ice on a Dows you, Ottawa section. Lake Ice Race. The horrific speed around the ice Other than that it’s hard to say what’s going on with the steel spiked tires blew me away. It also as we are mostly hunkered down behind blew one of the city councilors away because driveways and streets that resemble ice rinks. one view of this race and he ran back to city Other than Ernie, of course, who keeps council to stop any future races because of the reminding us of how lovely the weather is in liability if one of these racers ended up flying Costa Rica right now. Grrrr.... through the audience. Until next time... One of our esteemed members, Frank Tetzlaff, making his way from Kingston to attend the Tony Thompson, great new feature at the show, ten minute talks dinner event, ended up in a "write off the car" on motorcycle maintenance, safety and so much collision. He is back in Kingston with a broken [email protected] more. Triumph was even providing a bike for collar bone and badly bruised ribs. We wish some to the talks. Even our very own Don Fergin Frank and our last president John Labrecqe did a talk feature that was very well received. (stomach heartburn turns into an emergency Rocky Next big event for our group is the post triple heart bypass) a speedy recovery! Mountain Christmas party, or member’s appreciation
The CVMG RMS meeting for dinner. This year Randy Erickson was looking Quotable: You know enough is enough when January 15, 2019 was called into a new location for the event. Randy found us you've had too much. (beer or snow?) to order by President Darcy Pittman at 7:04 pm the Pineridge community center with catering,
in our regular meeting room at the legion with Stephen Butt looked into the Regency Palace, Steve Wlodarczyk 19 members in attendance, and 1 motorcycle in and Earl Quantz talked with the Danish Canadian [email protected] the lot. Yes there was on motorcycle in the lot, Club, with three venues to choose from there Mr Jim Hazen. needed to be a bit of a discussion. At the end of Well it appears that there was a little mix up as the meeting the decision was made that we we did not get our regular meeting room this would try the Regency Palace for this year’s evening for our meeting. Sadly the people at event, looking forward to the 45 item Asian buffet. Quinte, where the legion do not seem to be very organized. are you? We will make sure that we get this sorted prior Well we have already started getting our posters to our February meeting. and tear off out there for our September swap We miss you. Well have pretty much sold out of our meet out at the Millarville racetrack, and we will calendars, other than the few that Don Fergin once again enjoy the company of the chuck wagon and chariot racing. On the topic of swap has at his shop we sold the remainder of them th at the international motorcycle show. It is great meets, April 27 in Lindon Washington will be a to see people come out to the show and they Vintage swap meet; this event is replacing the are happy to find that we have the calendars for Mount Vernon event. sale as they were looking forward to get their Janice Whitby copy again this year. [email protected]
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Saint John Terry Gower is offering a Spring BBQ at his because the distraction of motorcycle talk was Two weeks ago Frank, Jim place in late April or early May with the date far too great to get an accurate number. It was and I drove to Dartmouth for TBA. a great catch up for the gang anyhow with a lot the annual Jack Canfield of talk of winter projects and so forth. There celebration. There were Grant told how he was scammed out of $200 was even talk of a BMW airhead trike project about forty old time racers by someone who had gotten hold of our club featuring a BMW 3 series rear end, excited to and vintage guys there sharing old tales, some roster and posed as the treasurer asking the see that one come to life. What always amazes tall and some true, but all based on facts that secretary to help him out. The scammer even me at these gatherings is you can spend the were often confirmed by an " I remember that". knew who the newly elected president was of whole time yakking and not even make round our section (the validity question). the table to say hello to everyone the showed We had a small executive discussion recently up. Perhaps we need to change the format of about organizing a single larger event this year We had a guest John Das, an experienced rider these sessions where a timer goes off and for our section. Hopefully this month we will who will be joining our section. He saw our ad everyone swaps seat like musical chairs. get farther along on this. in Kijiji. Thanks for attending John it's nice to see new faces. In other news, the young lads and the I understand there are actually motorcycle tires BSA/Triumph 250 project got some shop time designed for winter but I have been told they To answer John’s question we went around this past month. To bring you up to speed, four only come in 18 inch size. This would be great the table and told him what bikes and projects of our younger gearheads have been slowly for most old British bikes, I have a set of 18 inch we had or were working on. There is quite a bringing back to life a pile of late 60’s wheels for the Norton. I wonder if those tires variety of makes and models owned by our BSA/Triumph 250 unit singles. Guided by the will take studs. Ah... well, I do not live in club members. wisdom of John Bennet, the crew have been Quebec, so trials universal tires with sheet slowly knocking the crud off these old metal screws will do just fine. Warm afternoons The meeting proper was well attended machines and putting them back together are just around the corner. considering it’s February and the riding days piece by piece. This past month the boys got are few and far between. It was followed by a together and actually started assembling things Thane Gillies lot of individual conversations about anything back together! Hooray!! On a cold Sunday [email protected] bike related. afternoons the crankshaft where finally ready to have their counter weights put on and some Grant Temple, [email protected] new bearings fitted. Easy right? Not in the least Sarnia bit. The young crew quickly learned that things Sarnia Section – Feb 2019 section report don’t just bolt together like the Japanese bikes of the era, instead each part needed to be Saskatchewan gently massaged into a harmonious marriage. The minutes, Just like that, we here in treasurer’s report and The other peril of these fine machines is that Saskatchewan made it BSA decided it was a grand idea to slightly old business were through another month of discussed and all change parts year after year just enough that bitter cold winter. -30 for without careful measuring it is easy to get the passed. weeks on end, who needs wrong combinations of bottom end parts that? There was even one together causing all sorts of problems. And Mark Moore (president) mentioned that Jerry day where we were colder than Mars! Or so I Beljeau had said that the Bayfield Run saw believe me there were some choice words had heard from someone but how much truth during this assembly session. Checking the 113 replies that they were interested in there is to that I don’t really know. It’s colder attending the event. Our local “Under The balance on the cranks was one bit of fun that than any of us need it to be. It’s been a slow sparked a lot of opinions mostly on whether or Bridge” event had 114 people interested in month for out section with most of our attending the bike display in May. not the math was correct when checking the members probably hiding out in their heated balance factor. After careful measurements and garages, peeking out the window just in case Steve Field related his tale of driving through actually writing figures down it was deter- the thermometer reads something bearable. mined that all our cranks were near perfect another “Snowmageddon” to north of Toronto One big accomplishment was out the books to pick up a 6 cylinder Honda CBX last week. and didn’t need to be messed with at all. It was have been officially handed over to Mrs. Alva a great learning day none the less with a nod to Also related that the owner had another for Hill who was voted in as our section’s sale as well as Gold Wing and a BMW K-bike. old time fitting techniques such heating case treasurer during our annual AGM this last halves on a wood stove so that the ice cold December. Congratulations and thanks for Oddly enough Terry Forrest had a fellow come bearing left in the snowbank outside would just taking on the responsibility of keeping the drop right in. Telltale sign that the case is up from Windsor area the same day to pick up sections accounts in order. a bike from him. heated correctly is a little dab of spit on the surface, if it bubbles you’re ready for a bearing. Our crew did come out of the woodwork this Brad Loosely also sold a bike his 450 Honda as Afterwards pressure was gently applied whist it last month for a winter time “wings ‘n’ beer” cools so that bearing doesn’t pop out and don’t well as Gord McLeod selling his Honda 305, meet. We invaded our usual haunt, The Thirsty quite a busy month for bikes all of which sold forget a dribble of wicking locktite to make sure Scholar, on Feb 6 for some beverages and tall everything stays in place! on miserable days of the year. Canada EH! tales. There were 20 some odd people that Nothing will stop us getting our bikes. showed up that evening, I say some odd That is all the latest happenings in the CVMG
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Section Reports . . . last but not least . . . wrenching on old machines is carrying on as Vancouver Island the winter progresses. Hopefully another John Peacock and I missed the rare snowfall on the Island, as we headed south month and the snow will melt so we can get back on these old machines and go for a driving to the Las Vegas motorcycle auctions. It was John’s first experience, and plod down the road! my first visit there in seven years. I have avoided leaving Canada for the past 7 years as much as possible due to the Russian VIP visas permanently attached to Eric Conway, [email protected] my old passport. I was always sent to secondary to explain that I wasn’t a spy. On one occasion, I even missed a flight from Toronto, and had to pay for a new ticket. I now have a new passport, so all is well.
I was amazed at how many people greeted me like a long lost brother. Not only South Saskatchewan my many American friends, but quite a few from other countries in Britain and Europe. The auctions attract all who have an interest in collector motorcycles Today, Feb 9, there was a breakfast event at the “Fired world wide. If you have never been, put it on your list. Up Grill” in Regina. Our new section president, Owen Prices were all over the place. There were obviously more bikes than buyers at Green, was on hand; glad handing and exchanging both the Bonhams and Mecum auctions. If your machine went through towards pleasantries with the rank and file. A dozen folks braved the end, with no reserve, it often went for a song. Generally speaking, surprises the frigid temperature to attend. A couple of section to some were the low prices of Vincents and Harleys, and the high prices of issues were discussed. The date for the “Legends at the Indians. One Indian Chief sold for $90,000.00 US, and a genuine Black Lightening Ledge” has been set for Sunday, July 28th. Andrew will Vincent sold for not much more. Harley knuckleheads sold well, however, as did arrange for a food truck once again. Majestics was also 8 valve racers, etc. Bonhams results are on line, and Mecum’s will be by the time discussed. It sounds like Doug Durst will be showing his you read this. pair of Laverdas. Nice! We still need commitments from some other members for bikes in the group Cheers, display. I heard from Dean, who’s camped out in Arizona for the winter. He’s got a coat of primer on “Project Pete Gagan, [email protected] Ninja”, so maybe it will be ready for a debut at Majestics.
Here are some pics from the Back in December, the Montreal section donated to years that our new President, the local hospital with profits from their annual rally. Owen Green, organized CVMG They also gave $2,000 to the Montreal Childrens’ rallies at Gravelbourg, Sask. Hospital. Way to support your community. (and designed the t-shirt logos).
Until next month, Barry Wolf, [email protected]
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The Annual Members’ Meeting Pages
Notice of Annual Members’ Meeting A nomination form included in this newsletter and is also available on the website (you must sign in), along with much other information. The CVMG National Executive is hosting the CVMG Annual Members Meeting (AMM) on Saturday April 27, 2019 at the Canadian Museum for Each member attending in person should be prepared to produce Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Every full member, associate and photo identification, if requested please. Those delegates carrying life member of the CVMG is invited to attend the AMM as per the CVMG’s proxy votes are asked to have these unfolded and stapled together in Constitution, Bylaws, Policies & Procedures. The AMM is an important alphabetical sequence, by surname, then given name. Each must be event where decisions are made regarding planning, the budgets & roles clearly readable to speed up the voting registration process. for your organisation. As 2019 is an 'odd' year, the following positions will The annual event extends from Friday evening to Sunday morning. be voted on: When not in the formal meeting there will be much to see and do and
to discuss, meet new friends and renew old acquaintances as we once Correspondence Secretary again come together sharing our love and passion for all things related Treasurer to vintage motorcycles. Note that every sections’ official representative Newsletter Editor is eligible for reimbursement of their transportation expense as set out one Director, in Section 17 of the CVMG POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND RULES Regalia Sales Coordinator document. If your section doesn’t yet have an official delegate, step up and represent your section, however please note that only one individual can be the official delegate per section!
Accommodation/Activities
The event hotel is the Inn at the Forks, 75 Forks Market Road, please book your room before March 27 to receive a preferred rate (call 877-377-4100). The CVMG website also has a code to quote.
Alternatively, AMM attendees may choose from other available accommodations, or camp. (There is a link to Tripadvisor on the CVMG website).
As in past years, there will be a hosted Meet and Greet the day before the AMM on Friday, April 26. The Meet and Greet will be held at Dave Pritchard’s Garage/Showroom on Wellington Crescent in Winnipeg (approximately 6:30 PM to 9PM). Dave has been a long time CVMG member and is looking forward to hosting his fellow members from across Canada. Bus transportation will be Main Street in Winnipeg, a short walk from the hotel. provided. To register for the AMM go to the member section on the CVMG The AMM will be held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The website. Museum is the realization of a dream of the late Israel Asper, OC, OM, QC, LLD, a philanthropist and founder of CanWest Global Communications Corp. As a Questions about the venues and schedule should be sent to John proud and grateful Canadian, Asper wanted to create a place where Tankard [email protected] or call 204-898-2113. Enquiries Canadians, and especially young Canadians, could learn about human rights about the AMM itself should be directed to Chris Ness, and the importance of protecting these rights. [email protected].
After breakfast (your choice), the day will begin with a tour of the museum, See you there! (10 to noon), lunch (free for delegates) and the Annual Meeting (approximately 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM). If you extend your stay on either side of the AMM events, you will find that Winnipeg has many attractions. Check out: The evening after the AMM, there will be a non- hosted dinner at the Earl’s on https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com Meeting Etiquette If you watch proceedings of any level of government (yawn . . . zzzzzzz) OH SORRY - drifted off there!, you will observe that almost all meetings are governed by (see what I did there?) a set of rules known as “Robert’s Rules of Order”, (probably designed to prevent meetings from turning into a brawl… ) You can pick up a copy at most bookstores if you want to plough through pages and pages . . . but lucky for you, we have a nice condensed version (”Cheat Sheet”) on our CVMG website (under AMM information). So… if you’re a little rusty on formal meeting procedures, read it, print it, take it with you so you know what “point of privilege” is, when you can interrupt the speaker (or not) and how things work in general.
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Page 29 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019 The following financial statements have been prepared for purposes of discussion at the AMM. AMM The unaudited Balance Sheet is as of December 31, 2018. The Budget (following page) includes forecast to actual figures for 2017 and 2018, as well as a 2019 forecast.
CANADIAN VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE GROUP Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2018 (Unaudited) ASSETS
CVMG Bank Accounts Cash $ 0.00 CVMG National Bank acct …4253 106,654.93 PayPal Bank 8,156.38 Balances from Sections 138,501.36 CVMG Bank Account DNU 0.00 Cash savings acct 0.00 (Tangerine) Paris Rally petty cash -350.00 Paris Rally Bank account 45,720.24 Total Banks 298,682.91
Accounts Receivable Receivables 8,566.16 Prepaid expense -1,100.00 Receivables 7,466.16
Inventory Regalia 6,774.27
Investments Oaken Investments 70,819.99
TOTAL ASSETS 383,743.33
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 5,439.45 HST charged on sales HST paid on purchases 685.40 Net HST 0.00 685.40 Total payables 6,124.85
TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,124.85
EQUITY
Earnings Current earnings 27,656.15 Retained earnings 349.962.33 Total Earnings 377,618.48
TOTAL EQUITY 377,618.48
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $383,743.33
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Nev Miller
I’m starting to get details now of this year’s events. Alberta, So, if you fancy participating in or watching flat Tri-County Raceway (780-399-0454) track this year, get out your calendars and mark June 8/9 down these dates: July 13/14
National Flat Track Rounds Drumheller Website: www.flattrackcanada.com Sept 14/15
British Columbia Vancouver Flat Track Club (604-329-0757) Round 1 Trois Rivieres, QC May 15 www.vancouverflattrackclub.com Round 2 Welland, ON June 1
Round 3 Cloverdale, BC June 15 Pemberton Speedway May 25 Round 4 Leamington, ON July 13 July 6 Round 5 Dundas, ON July 27 Aug 24 Round 6 Belleville, ON September 1 Thank you to Roy Michelau for forwarding the above information. If any other Round 7 Innisfil, ON September 7 event organizers have finalized their dates for this year, send them to me at the Round 8 Wheatley, ON September 14 email below:
Round 9 Ohsweken, ON September 21 Roll on summer! Round 10 Sarnia, ON September 28 Nev At the provincial level there are events on the following dates: Neville Miller, 613-830-4450 or Ontario [email protected] Welland County Speedway (905-734-7058) May 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 20 Sept 7
An Import Tale (with current information) Steven Troupe The Background injection. Some of the bikes were water My plan was to bring the bike back on a trailer In March 2018 I decided to purchase a 1998 cooled, some were oil & air cooled. In 2000 with my SUV, and as I'd be crossing the border, Laverda Ghost Strike 668 motorcycle from a Aprillia took over and that marked the end of I'd need to have my passport with me. I private seller in a small town called Kenova in Laverda motorcycles. discovered that it had expired this past West Virginia. It's not quite a vintage bike, being October 2017! So that meant renewing my only 20 years old, but as a Laverda it will likely I'm lucky enough to have 5 Breganze bikes - passport and getting a 'rush' delivery, which I attain 'Classic' status one day. Anyway I wanted '72 750 SF, '73 750 SF1, '76 1000 3C, '77 Jota did through the Hamilton Passport office at it to join my 6 other Laverdas, and besides that, 1000, '83 RGS 1000; and now I have 2 Zane Jackson Square. I renewed for 10 years so that the price was right at $2,200 USD. I didn't even bikes - '98 750S and '98 Ghost Strike 668. I won't have to go through this again. quibble. The seller and I made the deal over the Of course renewing my passport meant Laverda made bikes for many years in their telephone, and the preparations began. I delaying the trip, as the AES system required factory in the town of Breganze. Bikes made googled to find out what the procedure is to my passport number before it would generate there are 'Breganze' bikes. When they stopped export a bike from the US to Canada and the necessary ITN, and the 72 hours wouldn't making motorcycles (they still, even to this day, found all kinds of information about FAXing a start until I could email that information to US make farm machinery!), they sold their form and waiting 72 hours, and the RIV Customs! motorcycle business and eventually it ended up (Registry of Imported Vehicles) and Canadian Eventually all the paperwork was in order and I in the hands of Francesco Tognon. He began Tire. As it turns out, if the bike is over 15 was ready to go. production in the nearby town of Zane. From years old then the RIV/Canadian Tire thing is 1994 through to 2000, Tognon made a range of not required. Whew! The Trip twins with the Laverda name. These are known I also found out that US Customs no longer I left Oakville at 9am on Wednesday morning as 'Zane' bikes. All of the engines were based on works with FAXes, and does everything the last week of March and crossed at Ft. Erie the Breganze Montjuic 500 motor, greatly through email. (I'll summarize the current about 10am. There were only 2 cars ahead of upgraded in displacement, and with fuel procedure below.) me at the border. I handed the US Customs Page 33 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019 agent my passport and told him the purpose the creeks and rivers I drove across were BUFFALOVINNYOFFICE will send a of my trip. He asked whether the trailer is burgeoning or overflowing their banks. confirmation email that needs to be printed mine, it is, and he wanted to know its license and presented to US Customs when returning. plate number, which he typed into his system, I arrived at the Queenston-Lewiston bridge at The earliest one can cross is 72 hours after and sent me on my way. 11am and proceeded to the US Customs Export receipt of the confirmation email (business office, which is well marked with signs. Keep an days excluding US holidays). When returning, I headed down I-190S to I-90W, got my toll eye open and you won't be able to miss them. stop at the US Customs Export office (a big red ticket and proceeded into a heavy, dense, 50 Park outside the bright red door marked "US sign stating "US Vehicle Export" over a door metre visibility fog CUSTOMS VEHICLE EXPORT" and head on in. on the side of the building, then follow the all the way to the Signs inside will lead you to room 135. I signs to room 135 at the Queenston-Lewiston Pennsylvania border, presented my passport, my paperwork and the bridge), with the printed confirmation email, a where I paid my bike's title to the Customs officer, who started passport and the original title. They'll review $4.85 USD toll. looking things up on his system and asked me everything, look at the bike and stamp the (Compare that to the to go outside and wait by the bike. About 10 title. Then go through Canada customs. They'll 407 rates! In fact minutes later he joined me, looked at the VIN, ask a few questions at the border kiosk and had I not had a asked me some questions about Laverdas and then send you to the Customs building. Go on trailer the toll would sent me on my way. inside and take all that paperwork along with have been $3.15!). Eventually the fog a signed bill of sale that says 'paid in full' dissipated somewhat and turned to a constant I drove across the road to head to Canadian somewhere within the text. You'll be asked to rain by the time I got to Ohio and made my Customs where the Customs Officer at the fill in another form that will require you to way from I-271S to OH-8 to I-77S. The rain kiosk asked a bit of information about the cost know the month and year of manufacture continued through Akron and all the way to of the bike and whether there were any parts (usually listed on the bike near the VIN Charleston, where I merged onto I-64W. By that went with it, and then directed me to the information). They'll process the paperwork now it was getting dark, which did not help Customs building. An agent inside had me fill and send you to the cashier to pay 5% GST on the visibility at all. Finally I got to I-56S. The out another form, then processed my paper- the CDN equivalent of the USD price that was seller lived just 6 miles from that intersection; work and sent me to the cashier to pay the 5% paid. Of course afterwards you'll need to get those back roads turned out to be the most GST. The cashier took some photocopies and the bike certified and insured. Once that is interesting part of the trip. On the west side then returned everything and sent me on my done you can go to the MTO and present was a gigantic factory that he called "Emerald way. them with all of that paperwork including the City" and it certainly deserved that name. bill of sale. They'll charge you the extra 8% Finally I stopped at an MTO and got the Then as the roads became more and more PST and $32 for the new ownership and then ownership transferred into my name as an narrow I passed a house whose yard was for the cost of the plate & sticker - depending 'unfit vehicle', at which point I had to pay the littered with 'chicken houses'. Apparently this on whether you want 1 yr or 2yrs. person breeds roosters for cock fights! Finally 8% PST and a $32 fee for the ownership. I have the road turned into a 300 yard gravel lane; it yet to get the bike certified and insured. Once I Easy as pie! was 6:30pm, I'd been on the road for 9.5 do then I can take the ownership, the safety certificate and proof of insurance and get a hours and I was picking up the bike. Steven Troupe. [email protected] license plate and a sticker. 905-465-0595 Summary of how to export a bike that is more than 15 years old from the US into Southwestern Ontario Canada.
Send an email to [email protected] stating the vehicle's VIN and an ITN number. The ITN number is generated by a system called AES. A US citizen can access the AES System, but a non-US citizen would need to get an international broker to do so. (Google lists many brokers eager to have your business for around a $50 fee. I was lucky to have the seller I left there at 7pm and headed back east and fill out the AES information.) The AES system north, arriving in Cambridge, Ohio (where I asks for vehicle info from the Title, info on the spent the night) about 10:30pm. Even though I buyer including passport number, the date of had padlocked the trailer to the SUV, put a the crossing and the location of the crossing cable/lock through the bikes wheels, covered (only two points in SW Ontario handle this: the bike and backed the trailer up against a Queenston-Lewiston bridge or Windsor). Once wall, I had a fitful sleep worrying about the the info is entered, AES generates an ITN bike being in the parking lot. I was back out at number. That number can go in the 6am, took the cover off the bike and resumed aforementioned email. the trip.
It had rained all night and it was still raining. In fact there was a flood watch in effect and all © S. LaFortune
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Jonathan Hill
“Jeff Smith – official biography” immortal 500 Gold Star in trials and later turning his Trials master, motocross maestro attention to scrambles, Author: Ian Berry winning the ACU Scrambles Foreword by former world motocross Drivers’ Star many times – champion Rolf Tiblin often racing on a Saturday followed by a Limited to 1,000 signed copies national trial the next day. We read Published by Motorsport Publications emotively descriptive accounts of the LLC7164 County Road N, 441 Bancroft, competition between trials legends such as Wisconsin 54921, USA Gordon Jackson (AJS), Johnny Britain (Royal Enfield) and Sammy Miller (Ariel). E-mail: [email protected] www.motorsportx.com In scrambles we read of the season-long Available from Amazon.co.uk challenges from Dave Curtis (Matchless), Hardback, 220 x 285mm (portrait); 464 Don Rickman (Triumph Metisse) and pages with approx. 400 photographs teammate Arthur Lampkin in their efforts ISBN: 978-0-9962818-0-5 to relieve him of his Scrambles Drivers’ £60; USA $75 Star. Jeffrey Vincent Smith MBE was born at It is interesting to read that in order to beat Colne, Lancashire in 1934. Always very the all-conquering Swedes on their proud of his Lancastrian roots, Jeff carried Encouraged by enthusiastic parents, he fabulous Husqvarna and Lito machines, the the red rose of the county on his crash won his first-ever trial at the age of 14, overweight and obsolete Gold Star had to helmet throughout his long riding career. riding a 250 Matchless, in 1948, Jeff’s be replaced by a much lighter and With the advent of the very popular progress was meteoric. A second class physically less demanding machine, television scrambles, Smith became a award in the 1951 Victory Trial on a 125 resulting in the world championship- household name with his many victories BSA Bantam was followed by premier winning 441cc BSA Victor – at over 100lb including the Grandstand Trophy and awards in national trials aboard his lighter. becoming twice world motocross champion. father’s 500T Norton, he capped his Author Ian Berry is to be congratulated on However, just to judge him on his scrambles season by taking a gold medal on a factory this excellent, long overdue tribute to one achievements alone would be doing the 500 Norton Dominator in that year’s ISDT of the world’s greatest riders. A large, man a great disservice, for he was also one in Austria. of the most successful trials riders of his expensive exceedingly well illustrated 464- An indentured apprentice at the BSA time – a multi-winner of the ACU Trials page tome (with interesting character Service Department, when the Norton Rider’s Star (national championship), the vignettes of past masters), it is worth every team was disbanded he received full British Experts Trial and the Scottish Six penny. Thoroughly recommended. factory support from BSA, being mentored Days Trial, along with gold medals in the by the legendary Bill Nicholson, riding the International Six Days Trial.
Scan of a photo in a 1943 article on a riding display by National Fire Service Dispatch Riders. “Five-up, all girls, on an Ariel; this was one of the many tricks performed by the women.” the caption includes.
Later in the article: “… it is no exaggeration to say that the girls were every bit as good as the men; their agility, machine control and complete confidence were a treat to watch.”
Thanks to Al Johnson for digging this out for us.
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Motorcycle Insurance: needed more open marketplace. Motorcyclists both bikes. In my case, however, it was still have also failed to garner the government’s ear, cheaper to insure my vintage motorcycle Are We Paying Too Much? unlike car owners who make up the majority of separately. Combining a motorcycle policy with Part II voters. Recently the Ontario provincial finance a car and home policy can save you a bundle. minister spoke about the need to address the Again, in my case, I could’ve realized a 33% Before delving a bit further into the nuts and rising cost of automobile insurance. No mention savings on the quoted motorcycle policy which bolts of motorcycle insurance, let me begin by was made of what has happening with would have translated into a 10% premium covering a few preliminaries. To begin, I have no motorcycle insurance. reduction compared to my current motorcycle affiliation whatsoever directly or indirectly with policy. My existing home and auto policy the insurance industry. Like you, I have to pay It takes 6 years of driving experience with provided through another broker was lower and each year for what has been accumulating into insured coverage for rates to reach their so any savings failed to be realized. In the end thousands of dollars for which I receive nothing optimum level. New drivers pay a significant and for all my efforts, I was unable to benefit in return. Ontario has the distinction of having surcharge. A full coverage policy consists of from any further savings. I had already shopped the highest premiums while the other provinces three basic portions: liability, accident benefits around extensively before signing up with my have their own unique quirk. BC has a along with family protection; comprehensive current provider. government run program that is seems less along with fire and theft and finally; collision. Several insurance companies in Ontario and costly while Quebec has a blended program The liability potion is mandatory while the other elsewhere offer a product referred to as the where the liability portion is run by the province two are optional coverages. 70% of the premium Vintage Program. This program has become an whose fees are tacked onto the cost of for full coverage goes towards the liability attractive alternative for many CVMG members. purchasing the license plate. Generally, however, coverage. Comprehensive along with fire and These policies recognize that use of the vintage what happens in Ontario does seem to apply theft make up the next largest portion while bike will be limited and so the associated elsewhere. In an effort to generate some real collision (the part of the policy that pays for your premiums are on average some 60% of a numbers, I used my own example to see what bike if at fault) is actually a lot less than many comparable unrestricted policy. Although there the market offered. would realize. In my case, it represented well are real savings, the expense is recurring and so below 10% of the premium. I will attempt to address two separate programs the question remained, “Could further savings be available in Ontario and in some other provinces: Why are our rates so high? In Florida you can realized?” The short answer is “No.” the general or unrestricted policies and the jump on your bike for $250. Americans on the Consideration of a group policy within the CVMG vintage programs. Regular motorcycle insurance, whole pay far less, in part, because there is open membership is not available through this as the name implies, can be used to insure any competition and a greater variety of coverages. program as the program is already specifically motorcycle. Ontario’s insurance industry is a for- You do, however, need to read the fine print. tailored for vintage machines. Upwards of some profit commerce. For the privilege of riding a That cheap policy referred to above only 90% of the program’s enrollees already are late model Harley, a $2000 annual premium for provides for $25,000 in liability coverage. Those CVMG members. A group plan discount applied an experienced driver and without extra savings may be a bit short sighted given the to a general motorcycle policy would not realize surcharges is not unheard of. Other riders have litigious nature found south of our border. In the same savings. By switching to an Ontario reported rate hikes of $300 above and beyond Ontario, the government mandates a minimum historic plate, with its associated restrictions, their last premium. Keep in mind that the riding of $200,000 liability coverage. Most reputable would still fall within the parameters of a vintage season in much of Ontario lasts at best 6 insurance companies, however, have set their insurance program as the restrictions in both the months. I personally know of several base at one million dollars. plates and policy are similar. As a side note, it motorcyclists who have hung up their helmet would seem that not everyone is aware that either in protest to these rates or that they To see how your rate compares to what the riders using their bikes only to attend antique simply could not afford the sport. Insurance broad market is currently offering, there is a very shows and events can save a couple of bucks on companies are in the business to make money quick albeit rough formula you can use for larger their license plate fees through the historic plate and return profits to their shareholders. The displacement motorcycles in Ontario: multiply program. This program is not to be confused insurance industry is also, however, heavily your engine displacement in cc’s times one dollar with a similar sounding program wherein regulated by the province in Ontario. As an and then subtract $300 (e.g. a 1800cc Harley Ontario’s old annually-issued license plate is re- example, accident benefits are an ever- Davidson x $1.00 - $300 = $1500). If your rate validated by the province and used by owners to increasing compulsory part of the liability falls below this formula then you can count your depict the bike’s year of manufacture. portion of your policy. The province decided that blessings. If it is higher then shop around. In it should not be on the hook for medical and fact, the one sound piece of advice provided by Why is there such a wide discrepancy between hospital expenses due to MV accidents. This many brokers is take the time and get as many vintage car and vintage motorcycle insurance? I exception to medical care costs not being borne quotes as possible and ask around with your contacted Dalton Timmis, a well-known and by general health coverage is similar to work friends. Rates really are all over the map. One established insurance firm whose ads appear related injuries being borne by the Workers quote I received was for almost double my regularly in the CVMG News. Ron Calderon, an Compensation Board. One of the problems current premium. Several sites on the internet account executive took much of the mystery out related to insuring motorcycles is that many offer comparative on-line quotes. There are a of the insurance debacle and helped to clarify brokers either do not insure motorcycles or will few simple savings that may or may not work in the earlier questions. Also, a rider, Ron was only do so as an accommodation for a broader your individual case. If your annual mileage can sympathetic to our general malaise. While he policy holder (often with less attractive rates). be kept below a couple of thousand kilometers, personally saw little difference, “Autos are This not only limits competition in the market you can ask for a rate reflecting this limitation. classified as ‘primary forms of transportation’ place but several recent mergers and Combining several motorcycle policies with the whereas motorcycles (and snowmobiles, ATVs, acquisitions in the industry has restricted a same company should see a 10% reduction in boats) are classified as ‘pleasure vehicles’ so the
Page 36 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019 insurance structure is different but the same discounted rate concept applies.” In the Most m/c insurance Ontario m/c insurance insurance industry’s defense, I discovered a 2017 study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal showing that Ontario motorcyclists, when compared with automobile drivers in the province:
· Are 3 times more likely to be injured in a collision · Are 10 times more likely to suffer serious injuries in those collisions · Are 5 times more likely to die from an accident · Cost Ontario’s healthcare system 6 This sucks LaFortune S. © images CGI times as much due to accidents Try as I would, I was unable to replicate an online graph (CanadaMotoguide.com/2016) Although Ron Calderon’s earlier explanation is showing BC and Alberta rates being a quarter pretty clear, my difficulty remains with the of the rates applied to Ontario drivers. BC overall rate pertaining to motorcycles. rates, while generally lower than Ontario are Something clearly needs to change. There nowhere near Alberta’s rates. Building a appears to be no letup in sight to the annual comparative national insurance grid would premium creep. Government run insurance take a more concerted effort. This sucks . . . .more programs may realize savings since coverage is no longer profit driven. Quebec, which Taking into account variables such as larger administers part of the insurance program, has metro areas, there should have been a fairly more attractive rates. The Saskatchewan consistent national rate pattern, yet the Government Insurance program and Manitoba opposite is more the norm. Had premiums Public Insurance are, like BC, government run been generally uniform, then it would follow entities and this is where it starts to get that rates are already at their most com- Members, if you are female confusing. In BC, you can opt for a partial or petitive. The existing wide disparity of rates and you ride, wrench, race, full policy with ICBC or, as an alternative, you suggests that premiums can be more com- restore … send us your name, can top up your policy with a private plan. BC petitive. I was unable to reach an insurance bike(s) you own/ride, etc., i.e. a does not compel you to buy a policy for a full actuary who was knowledgeable in setting bit about yourself, a small year (even a one day coverage for something rates for motorcycles. Other savings should photo if you like. Keep it short like $45 is available in BC). One source also apply. Certainly, the current practice of so we can fit us all in, and be indicated that private insurance companies in attaching a liability premium to each and part of our next few issues BC “tend to cherry pick” clean driving records every motorcycle owned is unfair to the honouring women in motor- and thus are able to offer lower rates to these owner. Ron explained that there was no cycling, in harmony with this preferred riders. Rates meanwhile are mechanism preventing a second party from disproportionate in provinces where only year’s rally theme. Send to: riding the owner’s second motorcycle thereby [email protected] private insurance policies are available. exposing the insurance company to litigation. Ontario has one of the highest premium rates Is there an existing real legal precedent yet Alberta seems to be the most motorcycle preventing this from happening? Perhaps a friendly. In an effort to get a better policy (the liability portion) should to be tied understanding, I spoke with Craig Phelps, a to the rider (or a transferrable license plate) broker with Bluecircle Insurance Brokers, one and not to the motorcycle. In other words, you of the larger motorcycle insurance firms in are the sole insured party. If the plate were to Alberta as well as Dalton Timmis’s branch in be transferable then the other bike would be Calgary. Both were kind enough to provide me simply unplated and accordingly uninsured. with a comparable quote for a Harley Understandably, fire and theft coverage would Davidson using an Edmonton address. Every still be needed for each machine. Perhaps effort was made to match the policy benefits. something akin to a fleet policy would achieve Do keep in mind that rates vary considerably a similar goal. One Quebec broker offers rate from one company to another. Insuring the savings that are comparable to vintage same bike with the same benefits would cost automobiles. Why not others? somewhere from one half to just under one third the cost of using the Ontario formula of These very issues should unite all motorcycle cc’s x $1 - $300. In fact, the least expensive associations, industry reps and dealerships, as policy had a lower $500 deductible than the well as, the CVMG so we can lobby for change. requested $1000. Something is clearly amiss. Without intervention like the dodo bird, we It is going to take more than a little convincing will be the last of an extinct species. to prove that Ontario riders warrant a premium which is triple the price.
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Bikes and Bits M e m b e r s ’ S m a l l A d s
I have a rare, 55cc, 1963 Honda C105 Super Cub for sale. This bike is an older restoration that is in good running order and is for sale for the best cash offer. More photos in buy/sell area of CVMG.ca. I would also consider trading it in part or in whole for another interesting, complete-and-running (sorry, no projects) vintage motorcycle. Email me [email protected] or call Jim at (519) 568-7282 for more info. (02/19)
I have two 1984 Honda GL1200 Standard motorcycles for sale. Both are in superb condition, recently fully certified and ready for the road (see photos). The black bike is completely stock in appearance but with some mechanical upgrades while the red bike has been upgraded both cosmetically and mechanically to an extensive degree. Both bikes have just over 100K and have been very well maintained.
If you are unfamiliar with 1984 GL1200 Standards, they are the final year for Honda's Standard Gold Wings and the first year for the 1200 engine and chassis upgrades. You will be surprised at how FOR SALE—1978 Suzuki GS1000E Black with the much lighter and better handling a vintage white stripe, original owner, 71,000km, good touring bike can be. With the included shape with many spares including complete windshields and luggage, you're all set for stock exhaust, turn signals, fairing, gauges, pegs, 1964 Honda C-100 (50cc), Very decent an extended tour come spring. etc. Oil changed every 1000 km and stored for condition, 1453 mi, red , heated garage, many years. Purchased new from McBride’s $1500.00 (More pics on CVMG web buy and sell area). in 1978 and we have had lots of adventures ogether. $3000 firm. Retired and downsizing, 1967 Honda CB Super Hawk 305, These two bikes are both listed for sale for located outside of Newmarket, Ontario. Can be Red/silver, very good running condition, the best cash offer. I would be willing to insured inexpensively with vintage plan. Fred heated garage, $6500.00 consider some form of smaller, vintage bike Marshall, [email protected] or text 416- in trade, as either full or part payment. 770-0114 (renewed 12/18)
1969 Vespa VLB Sprint C-150, Black, fully Please email Jim at [email protected] or restored, heated garage $4000.00 call me at FOR SALE—Fiberglass Motorcycle Parts (519) 568-7282 with any questions. (02/19) Manufacturing company has closed; 2001 Honda VFR 800, perfect new condition, professionally-made production moulds for
1000km, Heated garage. What more can I say. fairings, fenders and seats for sale. For mould $4600.00 list with prices, please contact Pat Cowan, pacomotorstuff@ cogeco.ca (renewed 12/18) John Kane, [email protected] (01/19) Page 38 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019
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FOR SALE—1972 Norton Commando Excellent condition, new paint, Boyer ignition, engine FOR SALE—1974 Honda CB 360 original parts rebuilt by Herb Becker, many new parts, extra (uncertified). New tires and battery. In storage Dunstall Decibels, shop manual and parts I have a 2004 Suzuki Burgman 400 scooter for since 1982 until restoration in 2013. Excellent catalogue. Ready to be certified, $7,900. Chris, sale. I find myself with an embarrassment of condition. $2000. Serious enquiries only. Al 905-987-3353, [email protected] (renewed 11/18) riches in having two of these wonderful 'uber- Tanner, [email protected] (renewed 12/18) scooters' and am therefore putting one up for sale. The bike in question has approx. 23K on the speedo and is in great running condition. It has logged no miles since being certified last fall. Included are two new Michelin tires, a new battery and a number of other new parts. These terrific scooters are are belt-driven, 400cc bikes that are capable of near-100mph speeds while returning 70 mph. You won't be disappointed.
The 400 Burgman is offered for sale for best Selling 2007 Yamaha V-Star Classic approx cash offer and once again I would consider 9027 km. Asking $6000.00. Bike is near taking a running and complete vintage bike in perfect. Stored indoors. Call David at FOR SALE—1968 BSA Bantam $2,000 OBO trade. Contact me at [email protected] or 780-938-4011 or Shelly at 780-919-5158, (PRICE REDUCED). In Greater Sudbury, Ontario. call Jim at (519) 568-7282 for more info. (02/18) [email protected] (02/19) Chico Vail-lancourt, 705-618-5629, c.vaillancourt@yahoo. com (ren/rev 01/19)
FOR SALE—1994 Moto Guzzi SP3 Custom paint/ FOR SALE—1967 BSA Wasp 500 Scrambler body work, some performance add ons. Asking Replica. The Wasp was a very limited $7,500. Jerry Stubbington, guzzi.guy50@gmail. production competition model, produced only com or 204-509-5498 (renewed 01/19) for 1966-67. FOR SALE—1971 Honda CB450 Reconditioned This is a replica based on the A50R street bike. and running with a current Alberta registra- It has had a full restoration by the owner with To place an ad in the CVMG News, email your tion in my name. All original parts available to engine also fully rebuilt. Many new parts wording (and photo) directly to include exhaust, fenders, seat, wheels, tires, remove Windjammer. $4500. Gord Norton, the. [email protected]. Changes? Deletions? [email protected] (12/18) etc. Lovely bike that starts and runs great. Same email: [email protected] Ownership in my name and is street registered. Comes with tail light assembly, And check out the CVMG website for self-posted items—there’s a great selection of stuff and shorty mufflers. Can be put on the street there. with very little effort. Rare opportunity to own this unique model. PRICE REDUCED to A reminder—these free ads are intended for member’s personal use only, NOT for $6900, negotiable. Located in Midland, ON. commercial enterprises. John Bakker, 705-526-4500, [email protected] (renewed 11/18) Ads will be removed after 4 months unless renewed. Tell me if they sell! - Ed.
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Bikes and Bits cont’d. Check your sheds … make some $$ ? WANTED - right side handle bar switch FOR SALE: for 1975 Honda CB500T. Has the shut off BSA A50R Royal Star 1966 - motor/frame switch and start button. I have the match; new ownership $1,500 number 980Z. housing but no insides. Sam, 1-780-916- 2323 or [email protected] (03/19) BSA A50R Royal Star 1968, new top end number match, new ship, all there $2,000 WANTED—Front Bumper/Mudguard for ’58 Royal Enfield Constellation 700cc. Thank you, Triumph 250 Frame $100 Tanya Leroux, 416-629-2483, BSA parts, heads, frames [email protected] (renewed 12/18) Triumph 1970 650CC TR6C top lug or top WANTED Random Mopeds and Lightweight triple tree. new old stock $65 bikes with pedals and engine kits. Call me at Triumph front brake plate all shoes fixed $65 780-297-1544, Edmonton Area, Jay Mauer, [email protected] (03/19) Triumph lower leg 1960 to 1966 $100 Front brake plate for Sportster 1967-1969 WANTED Kawasaki 900 Z1 or Honda CB750 good shape $55 K0 Parts … 73 to 75 Z! OEM frame & exhaust or project parts/bike … 69 & 70 CB750 parts Paul Archer, Wyoming ON or bike, any condition, even damaged … cash 519-542-7858 9 AM to 7 PM (03/19) or trade (British, Japanese, HD…) George Schwartz, 416-99-5940 or FOR SALE - 1968 BSA 500 Royal Star. Motor [email protected] (01/19) and frame numbers match. New top end. Good starter to restore. $1600. 1966 BSA 500 FOR SALE 1971 650 Triumph . 99%complete. WANTED - Original fiberglass skid plate Royal Star. Motor and frame numbers all Does not run. $1,200. for 1974 Yamaha TY 250 trials. match. New ownership. No gas tank, front Scott Jackson [email protected] Would consider complete parts bike. John end, side covers. Good starter to restore. Brunner, 780-922-5611 or email $1000. [email protected]. (03/19) Front fork leg for 1956 Triumph Thunderbird. In good shape. $100. Call Paul Archer, 519-
542-7858, 9:00 to 6:00pm weekends. (01/19) wanted
FOR SALE—Tires & Parts 2 x 160/70R17 rear blackwall Michelin, Harley-Davidson, $200; 1 x WANTED—Norton Interstate Seat, any condi- 240/40R18 rear Dunlop, Harley-Davidson, $297; tion, Also 1969 Commando mufflers. While 1 x 180/55ZR17 rear Michelin blackwall, Harley- I’m at it also looking for 1969 Triumph 650 Davidson, $255; 1 x 120/90x18 rear Avon Road TR6 pipes (paired) and mufflers. Thanks, Runner, $160; 1 x 130/70x18 front Dunlop, Har- Laurie Wookey, 705-977-1188 (12/18) ley-Davidson, $150; Paul Archer, Wyoming ON, 519-542-7858, 9:00am to 7:00pm only. (12/18)
FOR SALE—Motorcycle Book Collection Unique WANTED--for a 1958 BMW R50 Restoration. collection of over 80 motorcycle racing books I'm looking for: 1. A pair of usable mufflers. 2. inc. riders, machines and events. Riders: Duke, An 18in chrome wheel rim and/or complete Dunlop, Hailwood, Mann, Redman, etc. Ma- wheel. 3. Denfeld seat trim. Contact Chris (1 chines: BSA, BMW, Gilera, Honda, Moto Guzzi, hr west of Ottawa) at 613-259-2959 or Norton, Triumph. Events: Continental Circus [email protected] (01/19) ‘39 and ‘50, Irish Road Races ‘54-’59, Isle of Man TT, Ulster GP. Authors: Maurice Bula, GS WANTED—Alloy Cylinder Barrel for Garden WANTED—Rectangular BMW mirrors for ‘71 Davidson, Griffiths, Heath, Jenkinson, Walker, Gate Norton International Norton Part # R60/5 Preferably a set of right and left (or a Willoughby. Specials: Motocourse ‘97 and ‘99, A11/135AL. Should be a number cast into the left) short stem, in very good to excellent 500cc World Champions, World Superbikes, R/H base flange: E6591. Also WANTED—Hairpin condition. Encyclopedias by Roland Brown, George Bishop, Valve Spring Compressor Tool. Howard Smith, Short stem type to suit higher bars. What I Roger Hicks, Peter Henshaw, Hugh Wilson. For 403-948-5180, [email protected]. (ren. 01/19) details contact Ed Cunningham, 519-942-0274, need can be seen at MAX BMW website Parts Fiche-R60/5-diagram 51_5471 MIRROR (# 4 [email protected] (renewed 11/18) WANTED Timing cover iand front fender for a mirror in diagram) J. Crawford, B.C. Section, BSA OHV Sloper, I could also use a hinged rear WANTED—Motorcycle Restorer I’m looking indianjc@ shaw.ca (12/18) fender tail piece, ribbed, 1933-35. Will pay cash, for someone to do restoration on a 1985 or I have a few pre war BSA spares to trade. Kawasaki 750 LTD ZN. Everything runs well; [email protected] , 905 459 9527 (02/19) WANTED—Left Side ‘43 Harley WLC it just needs engine block etc brought back Crankcase with good orig. numbers or from dingy to bright and same with rims."A matched cases. Will consider complete cosmetic facelift”. "Thomas Palen, 519-425- engine. Tom Wilcock, 905-263-2557, 1002, [email protected] (renewed 01/19) [email protected] (01/19) Page 40 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019 Bikes and Bits cont’d.
WANTED: for 2020 Cannonball, wishing to WANTED - I need a motor for a VeloSolex. I purchase a 1928 or 1929 Harley JHD or have the bottom end, carb and drive but excelsior. I have been a mechanic on the last 2 half the crankcase, cylinder, piston, rod, Cannonballs. I don’t abuse my bikes, the bike head, and ignition is missing. I would buy will become a permanent part of my small parts for this 60's or 70's motor or prefer a collection and treated with the utmost complete motor. Email David respect. Prefer something original or restored, [email protected] or text or call and would consider partial restored. Bob at 780-938-4011. (02/19) [email protected] (250) 812-4406 (revised 2/19)
Last Rides
Peter Dart Michael White
Peter on a 1936 HD VLH
We are deeply saddened to report that Mike White passed away on We are sad to report that Classic Motorcycle Club of BC & CVMG BC February 13, 2019. He died peacefully in hospital at age 86 from Section member Peter Dart passed away on Wednesday, January 30, complications of double pneumonia. His beloved wife Dorothy, his son 2019 following a long battle with cancer. A marine engineer with BC Sean, Barbara and Kristina Dodsworth were with him. Ferries for 32 years, Peter had a passion for machines ranging from steam engines to aircraft to vintage motorcycles, cars, trucks and Mike was rushed to hospital on Monday February 4 suffering from tractors to the Duesenberg restored by his father. breathing difficulties. The pneumonia would not respond to numerous treatments. At his request, he was finally transferred to the palliative While his daily ride was a late model HD Sportser (on which he rode care unit where he was kept comfortable. several times to the BC Cancer Clinic for treatments) his true passion was the un-restored and raw. He would often be seen driving his Mike was a guru to Vincent owners, his knowledge was encycloppedic 1930' Ford Model A truck in the Village of Ladner where he lived. and he rebuilt numerous engines. Mike did not just have theoretical knowledge, if he could not get a special tool – he just made one. As Always ready to help and generous with both his time and Mike got older Vincents got too heavy, he discovered smaller bikes and knowledge, he was a friend who will truly be missed. became knowledgeable about 60 and 70s smaller Honda twins.
Mike was an English gentleman in the true sense of the word, he was generous, tolerant and highly entertaining. He could spin a fascinating tale.
They say a picture tells a thousand works. If you want to see Mike and hear his accent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlIUX2Yhtr4
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The Joy of Wandering George Best Ghost Towns: The Miner’s Loop, Eastern Ontario, October, 2017
The Mamas and Papas sang, “California Tweed, our starting off point, Judith and I better! It goes to show either vintage riders in Dreamin” with opening lines… “ All the leaves witnessed partially wet roads and on our face the fall have an awesome faith in good are brown and the sky is grey…” shields the tell-tail signs of a misty spray. The weather or with dogged determinism just need “Joy” of a day trip is often simply about to get in the last ride of the year. This day, “Brown and grey” were exactly how things deciding on a place to meet and time of Gary, Ian, Bob, Judith, Rick and I were looked when the six of us started out on the departure. interested in the area’s mining history and Miner’s Loop ride. This is not to be mistaken decided to do the local Miner’s Loop. for a miner’s loop in California. The forecast A special thanks to Greig Gillie for having said 40% chance of showers. On our way to planned this ride. Before the end of the day we rode through, by or to Actinolite, Queensborough, Eldorado, We had a coffee, some had breakfast before Malone, Deloro, Cordova Mines and the starting off but the gathering place was Mormoratan iron ore open-pit mine, just east really for sharing stories, comparing rides, of Marmora as main attractions. The Sulphide discussing previous rides or just waking up Road on Highway 37 north of Tweed from a short rest after the night shift. Ian had represents a route to another historic sight, arrived in his truck and feeling shamed by but was not included on our route. As the rest of us on motorcycles, he quickly described below, the mining in the area was a returned home to get his Ariel ready for the complementary industrial effort. Now many of day’s outing. He was counting on the fact that these sites no longer have evidence of there a dismal forecast would discourage even ever having being a mining operation. In fact, the hardiest riders. But things could only get some of them are now ghost towns, because
Page 42 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019 of their collapse in population from the ‘good exported to various parts of the world as a gauge (3’-6”) is now abandoned, its tracks torn o’days. premium carving medium. up, and now serves as a snowmobile trail.
Since the mid 1800’s Canada has been on the Riding west along Hwy.7 then north on Hastings In less than a fifteen seconds we were out of maps a source of mineral extraction. Much can County Road 20 through the diminished haml- Eldorado, another ghost town that once had a be said about wealth and development in ets on the Miner’ Loop does not provide a vibrant industrial past. The grey skies now industry for the metals and other by-products sense of the real history behind the mining or produced for us some glimmers of sun and very of the mining operations. While the extraction industrial activities of the past. The mills, mining few showers. industry contributed untold job opportunities shaft heads, storefronts, shops, factories, hotels for workers, on the other hand the industry and hundreds of houses no longer exist. In North of Eldorado, we turned west onto the has been responsible for leaving toxic waste some villages like Queensborough, built on the beautiful twisty and quite hilly Deloro Road stock piles of tailings, with rivers, lakes and banks of the Black River, only a remnant or County Road 11, towards Malone (formally streams so toxic that fish and animals remains of what it was in the mid nineteenth known as Powell’s Mill’s). In 1850 when the accumulating high levels of mercury and century. The eastern approach to the village village was settled, it had a grist mill and a arsenic rendering them unfit for human limits narrows to a single lane bridge, then growing population of 60 by 1869. The extreme consumption. (see previous parts of “Joy of immediately to the right is a large dam, mill interest in the Eldorado strike brought Wandering”) It must also not be forgotten that pond and the partially restored remains of a prospectors to Malone where they found the tragic human cost of direct loss of life and grist mill. gold in 1871. By 1880 miners came and went 100 acquired occupational lung diseases of the men remaining to worked at the workers was a by product of those boom days. In researching this local history, one discovers Sovereign Mines, established in 1890. This that the village had a sulphur mine, blacksmith operation lasted until the early 1900’s when In spite of all this, vintage riders liking to ride and tin shop, post office, train station, two the rich gold ladened ore became depleted. and enjoy the best that life offers in the hotels, a general store, an Orange Hall and five here-and-now and some may say…”We are churches. We rode through Queensborough, Again, as we rode to the top of the hill in Malone, ahead by a century: with illusions of someday past many productive dairy farms, and via we weren’t aware that we had just ridden casting a golden light…No dress rehearsal, this Hazzard’s Corners before arriving at Hwy # 62 through another ghost town. That’s it, no other is our life.” (Gord Downie) (there was no evidence of the “Dukes”). Riding mining structures, just a couple of homes north on Hwy. 62 we saw a hamlet sign situated amongst the pastured fields and the First passing by Sulphide, its mine was “Eldorado” (from the Spanish El Dorado or little stream off to the left in the valley. Farm developed in 1880 by the American Madoc fabulous ‘city of gold’). We slowed to the posted land, now classified as marginal, once provided Mining Company and was initially a gold mine. speed of 60km through the ‘Quinte Gold the milk for cheese production during the Later taken over by the Nicholas Chemical District’ under Federal Jurisdiction or the summer months. Now it appears to be cattle for Company it became a site for the production “Golden Gate” as designated in 1866 after the beef production. of sulphides. This mine produced sulphuric gold strike there. acid for the Deloro smelting processes until Not to be forgotten, there was a curious third 1961 and for the uranium mine in Bancroft In the mid 1860’s, Eldorado promised to be as locally produced commodity directly related to until 1964. This sulphide operation with the large as or larger than any production of the mining operations from the farm land. Farmers employment between 50-60 workers at the California Gold Rush. Prior to the gold discovery, produced the hay for the horses used in pulling end closed in 1964. This would have been our there were five other mines in the the ore carts to the processing mills. The re- first ghost town should we have turned right immediate area yielding iron ore, lead, marble, maining large brick farm houses are a testament just north of ‘Timmy’ on Hwy #37. lithographic stone, copper and soapstone. Since to the more affluent times as a result of the coal was expensive to obtain, the smelting profits from hay sales. They say, “make hay while Further north from Tweed we passed through process involved the burning of charcoal which the sun shines”. This adage sure had more Actinolite, a small unpretentious hamlet on was produced from two foot cord wood within meaning than one for the local farmers! the Scootamatta River. It was known as Troy in the immediate area. Thousands of 1850 and in 1864 named Bridgewater. It was adventuresome people rushed to the district Stay tuned for Part B coming soon. the site of open-pit mines operated by Joseph and the neighbouring village of Madoc, its James starting in 1883. Actinolite, is a soft ore, population bulging from 900 to 5000. The classified in the asbestos category and when massive boom in Eldorado expanded the crushed and combined with coal tar was use housing count to eighty residential buildings in as roofing material. The Actinolite Roofing less than nine months. The gold mine failed in Works operated from 1883 to 1927. In the three years, and the mine was sold in 1869. The 1860’s limestone was also quarried, exported local economy collapsed and most of the or fired in a kiln for the production of cement. businesses were abandoned. In the peak of Bridgewater’s industrious time, the population exceeded 500. A fire Some gemologists still visit the shaft at the devastated the village in 1889. Local lumber invitation of current owners of the original baron Billa Flint not only established a rock Richardson Gold Mine property. At present, crusher, but helped finance the building of a there is a shuttered cheese factory, a white marble church constructed in 1864 from closed gas station and less then a half material quarried on the property where the dozen occupied family homes. The church continues to stand. This church Eldorado Cheese and Butter Co-operative building now serves as a the Marble Church Factory was the last to close amongst the Theatre Arts Centre. Now, there are fewer ten cheese factories that once served the than two dozen homes remaining. Marble is township. The railway track first in narrow still being quarried from the area and Page 43 Th e CVM G New s - Marc h 2019
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