NOVEMBER 2019 Classic Clatter The Journal of the Classic & Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club of NSW Inc. WWW.CEMCC.ORG.AU South Ride 09/10/19. A little chilly and windy but still had a good run. Photo shows members Grant Nichols, Mike Marciniac and Greg Cheney. Submitted by Richard Ementon, photo by Michael Gilchrist. “This bike is a work of metal art. The details Moto Guzzi went to are amazing. Truly beautifully over engineered. Also, a pleasure to ride! Another great restoration from Doug Newall” – October’s Ron Foye Ride. Comment by Pete Van Linden, courtesy CEMCC Facebook page. Two Stroke Tuesday 8/10 Fifteen bikes, twelve of which were two strokes, smoked their way from the Lighthouse to the Cafe on Point Street Bulli. (Top two and middle left photos) October's Ron Foye ride 2/10, went to Fitzroy Falls Dam picnic area. Great day for riding with over 30 members, friends and family out in the Highlands. (Right middle and bottom photos) Photos and descriptions courtesy CEMCC Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Cla ssic-Enthusiasts-Motor-Cycle- Club-of-NSW-Inc-CEMCC- 300861870046411/ - 2 - CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW Inc. OFFICE BEARERS for 2019 OFFICE BEARERS ILLAWARRA BRANCH President David deLapp 9600 9894 Patron Norm Aldridge Vice President David Lewis 9630 6304 President Jim Cummins 4261 5614 Secretary Alan Harper 9627 3290 Vice President Tim Seiber Treasurer Damien Olbourne 0448 388 883 Treasurer Joanne Dickie Committee Members Ian Wood 0414 556 677 Secretary Ken Kermode 0425 322 432 Peter Wolfenden 4758 7177 [email protected] Konrad Dover Regalia Officer Bill & Marie Furney 4225 9281 Barry Newell Librarian Allan Graham 4632 7202 Peter Boros Sunday Rides Mick Johnson 0419 297 171 Editor Bruce McDonald 0402 566 945 First Wednesday Peter Van Linden 0490 173 118 [email protected] Tortoise Ride Wayne, Brian & Jim Regalia Ray Gosling 9665 5213 Dam Rides Wayne & Brian Martin Events Committee John Key 0408 650 815 Off-Road Rides Wayne & Brian Martin Alan Harper 9627 3290 Program Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003 Online Ride Rally Committee Adrian Wallace 0415 422 167 Calendar Editor Greg Cheney [email protected] Debenham Rally Merle Graham, Wayne & Brian Martin Rally Secretary Vacant August Rally Tim Seiber, Adrian Wallace Rally Director Vacant Show Day Organiser John Morris & Jim Librarian Kim Fleming 9652 2223 Catering Officers Wayne Martin 0404 353 537 Permits Officer Peter Wolfenden 4758 7177 John Hughes 4297 5545 Web Administrator Ian Richardson [email protected] Welfare Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003 Membership Officer Alan Harper 9627 3290 Program Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003 Email: [email protected] Historian Steve Ansell 0412 992 627 Welfare Officer David Lewis 9630 6304 Technical Officer Allan Graham 4632 7202 M NSW Liaison Officer Damien Olbourne 0448 388 883 Property Officer Adrian Wallace 0415 422 167 Program Officer David Lewis 9630 6304 Illawarra Committee Members: Wayne Martin, Brian Martin, John Morris & Ken Kermode Club Meetings: Dundas Sports & Recreation Club, 9 Elder Road, Dundas. Fourth Wednesday of the month 8:00pm Branch Meetings: Keiraville Public School, Gipps Road, Postal Address: PO Box 3033 Telopea NSW 2117 Keiraville. Second Monday of the month 7:30pm Postal Address: PO Box 5340 Wollongong NSW 2500 CENTRAL WEST BRANCH Patron Rick Kent 6361 7915 MACHINE EXAMINERS President Rick Kent 6361 7915 Albion Park Bob Vine 4256 6940 Vice President Mark Turnbull 6362 7953 Baan Baa Warren Chapman 0428 422 708 Secretary David Scott 0438 612 874 Baulkham Hills Alan Smith 9639 7017 Treasurer Michael Hall 6365 1233 Coledale Mark Clarke 0421 597 579 Librarian Don Wilson 6362 3584 Coniston Michael Johnson 0419 297 171 Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360 0115 Douglas Park Allan Graham 4632 7202 Permits Officer Rick Kent 6361 7915 Engadine Bob Moss 9520 4721 Events Committee Rick Kent 6361 7915 Kirrawee Richard Stock 0437 267 683 Mark Turnbull 6362 7953 Lavington Tony Ryan 6040 6249 David Scott 0438 612 874 Maroubra Richard Ementon 9349 4160 D Thorn Miranda Mark Mansell 0406 043 953 Brian Corey 6361 4396 Merrylands Ross McDermott 9632 8406 Michael Hall 6365 1233 Molong John Packham 6366 8622 Charles Stammers 6365 1351 Orange Bernie Schell 6360 0563 Orange Rick Kent 6362 9602 Branch Meetings: Gladstone Hotel Function Room, Corner of Hill Revesby Ray Lutherborrow 9771 5672 and Bing Streets. First Monday of the month 8:00pm Robertson Robert Tobler 4885 1881 Postal Address: PO Box 431 Orange NSW 2800 Seven Hills Peter Scott 9624 1262 Woodford Peter Wolfenden 4758 7177 LIFE MEMBERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Allan Graham, Merle Graham, John Harman, Alan Harper, Ken Harslett (dec), Roger McGregor, Wayne Penny, Elsie Romey, Keith Sandell, Sue Simmonds and Allan Smith. - 3 - NOISES FROM THE BIG END Recently we put the final touches to a new ‘Code of Conduct’ and have listed this in the Clatter, for your review. We have received an acceptable quote ($220) to redraw the club logo as a permanent electronic image (vector image). This will enable us to reproduce the logo more accurately, without having the loss of quality we are currently experiencing, as a result of years of photocopying. Over the years, 4 different renditions of the logo have appeared and now we plan to have one, universal, image for all our artwork, as depicted in the original 70’s machine badge sketch (Inscriptions will be included). At the Last meeting we had a laugh as several members remembered to dress up with their favourite Hats / Tees and Logos. We should encourage more ‘Mad Hatters’ at every meeting! It’s not too late to volunteer for next year’s committee. Remember, any member from any branch can be on the committee. We are looking for a volunteer to fill the role of Treasurer. Damien Olbourne has done an excellent job in setting up a master spread sheet for all financial transactions, making it very easy for someone to take over, therefore, anyone with a good head for figures and a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel would find it an easy position to fill. We are also looking for a Motor Cycle NSW liaison officer to receive emails and ensure any, show day or rally insurance certificates are available to our relevant committees. This is an armchair job, easily done on any computer, just waiting for you to volunteer. The Oberon Rally has been kept alive this year, however we are in need of a Rally director and sub-committee. All the preparation, with local community contacts, catering for morning teas, lunches, dinners and BBQ’s has been documented and is in place for anyone to run a future rally in the area. An easy job for anyone with a map and compass. We also have a vacancy on the Sydney Events committee to help organise local runs, liaise with Greg Cheney to assist with updating calendar events and with the promotion of inter-club activities. A most rewarding position suitable for someone just like you. Yours in Motorcycling………….David QUIZ QUESTIONS Q. What bike did Marlon Brando ride in the ‘Wild One’? Q. What does the T stand for in Capt James T Kirk’s name? Q. Who was referred to as the ‘Original Platinum Blonde’? - 4 - CODE OF CONDUCT CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB of NSW Inc. 1. Foster and promote the good image of The Classic and Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club and motorcycling in general. 2. Set an example of good rider behaviour and ride in accordance with the road rules and other laws for the licensing of riders and registration of motorcycles. 3. Promote rider safety and at all times ride with your safety and that of others as a first priority. 4. The club encourages voluntary support and requires respect be given to all club officials and volunteers in the performance of their duty. Any directions given by officials relating to safety and administration, must be adhered to. 5. When on club rides, follow the directions of the lead rider and ride in accordance with the spirit of a club ride, including assisting other club members if required. 6. Follow Club and RMS rules for the operation of motorcycles on the Historic, Classic and Conditional Registration Schemes where applicable. 7. The club recommend members use their Conditional registration to participate in Club activities with other members and attend the Classic & Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club’s many Rallies / Rides / Show day events each year. 8. Members are encouraged to attend their branch Annual General Meeting and attend as many local monthly club meetings as possible. Code of Conduct revision September 2019 DDL VAPOURBLAST CARBURETTOR CLEANING RESLEEVING SERVICE Do it right the first time, it’s easier. MOTORCYCLE / AUTOMOTIVE Repairs done to Amal, Amac B&B, SPECIALISTS Binks, SSI Delorto 83 Cornelia Road And a few older odd types Toongabbie NSW 2148 Derek Page Phone Allan 02 4632 7202 Phone: 0419 631 574 PO BOX 92 DOUGLAS PARK NSW 2569 - 5 - THE VICE REPORT What's in a name? Reading Alan Harper's comments regarding his namesakes around the traps in the latest Occasional Comments, reminds me that David Lewis is not exactly an uncommon name. One who used to get coverage in the media from time to time was a well known Antarctic scientist. There was an ABC reporter a few years ago also called David Lewis. I heard him many times on the radio before he appeared on TV. So that is what I look like! But the David Lewis who blotted his copybook and really dragged the good David Lewis name through the mud came to prominence briefly about thirty years ago. And he only achieved his notoriety through a blunder by a Department of Social Security employee.