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BSA OWNERS CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.

FOUNDED AUGUST 1990.

Aug — Sept 2014 No. 132

In this Edition

Mannum Run—by Steven Holmes

24 hr write up—by Paul (Scruffy) Murphy

A run in the Hills—by Fred Keal

Double Vision—A write up on 2 M21 engines together.

Q: How many guys does it take to start a bon-

fire?

A; At least 6, box of matches and gallons of

fuel.

Note the lush grass in the top photo

taken at 12:12pm and photo taken again

at 7:12 am.

Start of the 24hr Trail

During

After

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A Brief History of the BSA Owners Club of South Australia

The BSA Owners Club of South Australia was first ‘Kick -Started’ in August 1990 by a very small, hard

working group of enthusiasts. There were some doubts that a single marque club could survive in Adelaide

with its reasonably small population, however, the club has grown to more than one hundred and sixty

metropolitan, country and interstate members in 2008.

Membership is available to any person who has an interest in BSA motor-cycles whether or not that person

owns a BSA.

BSAOC of SA is a non competitive club with the emphasis firmly placed on family social occasions.

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Life Members

The Committee of the BSA Owners Club of South Australia Inc has awarded “Life Membership” to

the “Founding Fathers” of the club to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the club,

August 2000. The BSAOC of SA was the ‘brain child’ of these people, it was by their efforts, indi-

vidually and as a small group that the first meeting was arranged so that any persons interested

could get together. Like all ‘children’ the club has taken years of nurturing by these ‘fathers’ to be-

come the club it is today. Other worthy recipients are to be added when appropriate.

The recipients are: Basil Hodgson. Mike Apthorpe.

And the Late

Alex King, Gordon McAuliffe & Bob Parsons

Other Life Member Recipients

Verity Robertson , Ross Edwards, Ian Lamming, Robyn Lamming, Mal MacKay, Peter Bennett,

John Simpson

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The B.S.A.O.C. of S.A. Exchanges club magazines with the following clubs.

All magazines are in the club Library along with any spare back copies of The Beesa Journal.

see Club Librarian.

BSA Owners Club. (UK). The Star

BSA Motorcycle Owners Assoc Inc. Victoria . The BSA Burble

BSAOC of Northern California. The Bulletin

Canterbury BSA MC Owners Club Inc. New Zealand. The Winged Wheel

Classic Owners Motorcycle Club Inc. The Classic Courier

Matchless & AJS Enthusiasts Group of Australia, Vic. Bore & Stroke

Motorcycle Riders Association of SA. Centrestand

Norton Motorcycle Club of SA Energette Gazette.

New Zealand BSA Owners Club. N.Z. Southern Star

Veteran & Vintage Motorcycle Club of South Australia Smoke Signal

Historic Motor Vehicles Club Steering Column

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CLUB MEETINGS are held on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month (except December) at:

TRIPLE C Clubrooms. Glandore Community Centre. Clark Avenue, Glandore, Entry to clubrooms is through the Car Park.

Club Subscriptions 2013/2014– $20.00.

For information about National Rallies: Search: BSA National Rally

then click on Australian BSA National Rally.

BSAOC S.A. Website www.bsasa.org.au This links to the National website and other sites.

BSAOC Postal address : PO BOX 380, PLYMPTON, South Australia. 5038.

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PRESIDENT Malcolm Mackay 8445 2766

VICE PRESIDENT Ian Lamming 8250 6790

SECRETARY Ross Edwards 8296 0640

TREASURER Jeff Jones 83708412

EDITOR Alison Jones 83903177

LIBRARIAN Monika Mikutta 8325 0708

CLUB CAPTAIN Peter Bennett tba

FEDERATION REP.

COMMITTEE Public Officer

CCC Rep Historic Registrar 2nd Hist. Registrar W. Coast Registrar Regalia Officer

Robyn Lamming Howard Parslow Mike Button Steve Holmes John Mikutta John Simpson Rod Bailey Peter Bennett Ray Sims Tim Shaw David Pearson Chris Magor

8250 6790 83319208

0419815265 83531912 82645116 82513064 83903177

tba (08)86854107

83398581 82888242 82973265

Committee for 2013 — 2014

Hi members, Just starting to thaw out after last weekend's twenty four hour trial. Wow. It was the coldest ever, in my memory

anyway. We can be proud of ourselves for what was one of the best in site, position, and turnout of members.

So many put in so much. Many thanks to all who made the effort. Our ladies, Jo Murphy and Alison Jones, took

on the bookwork for the whole stint. Fantastic of them. We had Brian Dunn as our chef on Saturday, looking the

part in his hat, cooking breakfast and lunch. Paul Murphy put on a camp stove stew for tea which was yummy.

A pie warmer full of finger foods on hand supplied by Peter De Jong. Everybody put in a great effort in all the

many tasks of manning a check point. A true club event enjoyed by all.

We have the Annual General Meeting this month. Jeff Jones is retiring as treasurer after many years. Jeff has

contributed much more than his treasury role for our club over the years and has been a good adviser on many

aspects with the Club. It's time to move on and I'm sure our incoming treasurer will continue the superb work

from Jeff. So well done, Jeff, from all of us. It will take some getting used to not seeing you on the front bench.

Cheers.

Our last ride was my ride, President's Run. We had a good turn out and a good ride up to Hahndorf for morning

tea and then on to Nairne down to Woodside, Lobethal, Cuddle Cudlee Creek, Chain of Ponds, then the ride

down to my house for a BBQ lunch. All seemed to enjoy themselves and many thanks once again to the ladies

for pitching in to make it a success. Mike Button once again took over the barbie and did a great job. To all who

attended, thanks very much for putting some life back into my house. I was a bit tentative about riding my bike

as I have buggered up my shoulder, but it all went well. I have since learned that it will be necessary to have it

operated on to fix it. You never know the minute do you.

I'm off to Cairns for a week tomorrow. My brother turns 70 this month. Are we getting older or what?! Should

be a bit warmer up there, so I might thaw out after all.

Cheers,

Mal Mackay.

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WHO TO CALL?

The various committee

positions carry certain duties

and here’s a list to help

members work out who to

contact if you have queries:

Anything to do with

Membership

Subscriptions and

Financials call the

Treasurer.

Anything to do with

Historic Registration call

the Chief Historic Registrar

for the club.

Anything to do with Club

Runs call the Club

Captain.

Anything to do with

Incoming or Outgoing

Correspondence call the

Secretary.

Anything to do with

ordering or purchasing

of transfers for your

bikes or to purchase

Club Regalia from the

club shop call the

Regalia Officer.

Anything to do with

Federation matters

call the Club

Federation

Representative.

Anything to do

with the Beesa

Journal call the

Editor.

Anything to do with the

Club’s Annual Rally call

the Rally Coordinator for

the current years Rally.

Anything to do with the

Library call the Librarian.

Telephone numbers for all

committee members are

always in the B.S.A.O.C. of

S.A. Committee Box.

Email Addresses for committee

Mal MacKay (President) [email protected]

Ian Lamming (VP) [email protected]

Ross Edwards (Secretary) [email protected]

Jeff Jones (Treasurer) [email protected]

Peter Bennett (Club Captain) [email protected]

Editor (Alison Jones) [email protected]

Rod Bailey (Registrar) [email protected]

Howard Parslow [email protected]

Tim Shaw [email protected]

Steven Holmes [email protected]

John Simpson [email protected]

John Mikutta [email protected]

Dave Pearson [email protected]

Chris Magor [email protected]

Mike Button [email protected]

Hi members, Well I have finally thawed out from the 24hr Trial. The Saturday night was apparently the

coldest July night in 2 years, it got down to minus 2.5 degrees brrrrr. Even the bonfire was

struggling to throw the heat out. Around 4am there were about 9 of us pretty much sitting on

top of the fire just to keep the chill out, someone’s shoes started smoking and I think Mal’s

tarp got a bit singed from being too close. Everyone else was trying to keep warm snuggled

up in their cars, caravans or swags. At daybreak there was a thick sheet of ice over everything

and it didn’t thaw out until after 8am.

Peter Bennett our club captain has suffered a stroke recently and has been admitted to the

Flinders Hospital ward 6C. A few of our members have been to visit him over the last few

weeks and have been sending updates on his progress via email. Rod and I went to visit him

last weekend but he was fast asleep and we didn’t want to wake him. Pete has paralasis down

the right side of his body, doctors have advised visitors to sit on his right side so he is forced

to try and use this side of his body. Each day there is slight improvement.

At the moment the Hospital has a Gastro Outbreak so I would ring first before visiting.

We wish Pete all the best for a speedie recovery.

Alison.


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The How Do ? Gurus.

For those who thought they knew everything

until they asked.. For those who thought they knew

everything until they were asked. . For those who

know nothing and don't know who to ask.. See list

below .

Name: Model Telephone: Dave Robertson - A10, A65 (08)8344 9274

Bas Hodgson B31, B33 & M's (08) 83223836

Dave Robertson- Magneto’s etc( 08) 8344 9274

Ian Lamming Amal Carbys (08) 82506790

Blue Hillman Any BSA (08) 83837358

Rick Gilbert Empire Star (08) 82963439

If you have any skills to do with motorcycle

restoration e.g. welding, polishing, upholstery,

electrical, painting, your club needs you on

the list too.

So if you would like to join the list please let

the Editor know so you can be in the next

issue and help another BSA get on the road.

After all that's what we are here for. Is it not?

BSA Annual Dinner

Where: Flagstaff Hotel When: 23rd August 2014 Time: 6:pm for 7:00pm

Entree

Soups, Salad and Vegetables available from our extensive buffet

Mains

Your choice of

Grilled Barramundi, served with steamed broccolini and hollandaise sauce

300g MSA Porterhouse, served medium with garlic mashed potato, oven roasted swiss brown mushrooms

and a rosemary glaze

Chicken Supreme with mashed sweet potato, green beans and a sage cream sauce

Dessert

Individual pavlova topped with whipped cream, passionfruit coulis and strawberries

Or

Mini baked raspberry cheesecake served with vanilla anglaise and double cream

For numbers Howard requires $10 deposit per person by the August meeting. (Due to the late notice he will take be taking deposits after this date). Phone Howard on 83319208 or 0418960561

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Missing Beesa Journals

A big thank you goes to Ted Edsall for his contribution of most of the missing journals for our Club Records.

I have been through and only need 5 issues. Aug/Sept 1993 No 7, No 42, 56, 81 and 126. If we can’t keep, could we borrow and photocopy for our records. Can give to myself or Alison at meetings and we will give back as soon as possible. Thanks Jim Nixon.


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IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

All members of the BSA Owners’ Club of SA Inc who have bikes Histori-cally Registered are required to adhere to this code as a matter of law. It is the responsibility of all members who have bikes so registered to en-sure that their bikes conform to this Code. If your bikes do not adhere to the specifications they should NOT be Historically Registered. Committee members of the BSA Owners’ Club of SA Inc, in particular the Historic Registrars, should not be placed in a position of having to refuse Registration to club members – club members should ensure that their bikes comply as a matter of honour.

Historic/Conditional Registration Some highlights you need to know for Historic/Conditional Registration from 1st July 2012.

Historic Vehicle = a motor vehicle manufactured prior to 1st Jan 1979 that has not been modified from its

original design to any extent.

Clubs reporting to the Registrar

6.1.9 Within 2 months of the end of a recognised motor vehicle club’s financial year, they must provide a

written report to the Registrar of Motor Vehicles detailing members with conditional registration who are no

longer members of the club.

6.4.2 From 1st July 2012 onwards, each club vehicle must be inspected by their club’s authorised person at a

minimum of once every 3 years.

6.4.3 From 1st July 2012 onwards, participating vehicle owners must provide their club with a statutory

declaration annually verifying the eligibility of the vehicle to be registered under section 25 of the act for the

purpose of this scheme and detailing any modifications made to the vehicle during that year.

6.4.5 A club’s authorised person must not endorse a vehicle owner’s log book until a statutory

declaration has been received each year or the required vehicle inspection has been performed and the

vehicle’s ongoing eligibility for the scheme has been confirmed.

6.5.6 Once issued the club’s authorised person must not endorse the vehicle owner’s log book annually

unless the vehicle owner has provided a statutory declaration verifying the eligibility of the vehicle to

be registered under section 25 of the Act for the purposes of this scheme. Any modifications made to an his-

toric vehicle considered variations are required to be detailed within the log book.

6.5.9 Vehicle owners who change membership from one recognised vehicle club to another must re-

turn the log book issued in respect of the vehicle to the issuing club for cancellation. A new MR334

must be issued by the new club’s authorised person before a new log book can be issued by the gaining club.

7.3.4 The registration of a conditionally registered vehicle cannot be transferred to another owner, even if

the new owner is also eligible for conditional registration. Where a change of ownership occurs, the registra-

tion will be cancelled. The log book issued in respect of the vehicle must be cancelled by the club which

last confirmed financial membership.

These are only extracts, for the full list go to www.fhmcsa.org.au The Federation of Historic Motor-

ing Club of S.A. Inc.

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BSA Club - Mannum Run - Sunday 6th March 2014 Run lead by Robert Browning

Backup Trailer John Mikutta (many thanks John)

On an absolutely beautiful Spring day, approximately 9 bikes met at the CCC clubrooms car park for a run to Mannum. I say ap-

proximately 9 bikes as I wasn’t really taking notes at this time as I was only dobbed in for this write up at the Mannum lunch stop.

Last time I’m cheeky to Alison J. Can’t complain I suppose, it’s probably my turn. The Vauxhall club were also congregating in the

car park so it was nice to look over the cars and old Bedford trucks while we waited for the run to get going.

Five minutes before take off we had the briefing on where the run was heading and then set off down South Road. Part of the run

was the new South Road Superway. Must say I was really keen to check this out as I hadn’t been on it yet. Having only seen

glimpses of the new road from the Port River Expressway over the past 2 years, I wasn’t sure why it had taken so long to build. I

must admit I was really impressed. It goes a lot further than I realised. The speed limit was still set to 60Km/hr as work was still

ongoing but I believe it’s now 90Km/hr so it’s even better. What we need now is something like that all the way to Darlington to

join up with our new soon to be “two way” Southern Expressway.

Somewhere around the Woodville area, Mal disappeared! I did notice he was having a lot of trouble getting gears on his A10 – lots

of crunching etc. Turns out the clutch was playing up so a quick pit stop for a bike swap at home was required.

The run headed up Salisbury Highway, through Mawson Lakes and then onto Main North Road and the Grove Way where we then

arrived at the Golden Grove Prices Bakery for the obligatory morning tea stop. Here we met three other members including Ian

Lamming on his 59 Shooting Star – nice bike Ian. I only remember this because I thought it was so nice I was asking Ian a few

questions about the bike during our stop. This was of course after he greeted me with word such as, “ooooh, we haven’t seen you on

a bike lately” I dunno, you miss a few meetings and runs and what do you get J. Mal turned up on his replacement A10 soon after

we got there so all was well. Not quite. Rosco on his Goldie was now having problems. He suspected the crank shock absorber nut

in the primary case had come loose so he couldn’t get it going. Onto the trailer it went – bugger.

Well, after refuelling (the riders, not the bikes) we headed off to Mannum. With the sun on our backs, no wind to speak of and

beautiful scenery through the Adelaide Hills we meandered our way on the winding roads, all to the sound of Beesa’s crackling

exhausts and engine notes. What more could a fella ask for. Don’t ask me which roads we went on cos remember I wasn’t taking

notes yet but I’m pretty sure I hadn’t been on some of these roads and they were great. Nice sweeping bends.

Somewhere between Golden Grove and Mt Pleasant our only sidecar, (Paul Murphy’s M20 I think) which seemed to be going so

well, suffered a mechanical failure. As Roscos Goldie was already on the trailer, this required a bit of a shuffle. Fortunately we

were able to swap Roscos bike onto Darren Zachers Mitsubishi Triton ute and put the outfit onto the backup trailer so all good to go

again.

Somewhere between Mount Pleasant and our lunch stop in Mannum, the front half of the run got separated from the back half. Not

exactly sure what happened but no big deal as we were soon all together at the Mannum Club for lunch. We had two large tables all

booked for us and enjoyed a nice lunch overlooking the mighty Murray River. It really is a nice spot. After lunch we all headed off

home on our own way. I headed straight to Monarto and home via the freeway. Not the most interesting way to get home but I

needed to be somewhere in the afternoon. I sat on 110Km/hr all the way and the old girl just purred – (59 A10)

Thanks so much to the run organisers and John for the backup trailer. It really was a pleasant run with good company to boot.

Cheers, Steve Holmes

LEFT: Morning tea stop at

Prices Bakery, Golden

Grove.

RIGHT: Lunch Stop.

Waiting out the front of

the Mannum Club for the

rest of the Mob to turn up.


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Club members should check the 'Motor Club Notices - Motorcycles', in the Advertiser on Thursdays for changes

COMING EVENTS CALENDAR

Run Etiquette. OR

How NOT to lose club members on Club Runs. . Please arrive at club run departure points with a full tank of petrol. . No passing the leaders of the groups. . The leader of the run will point to the corner and the person immediately behind the leader will drop off and wait for ‘Tail End Charlie’ or the back-up trailer which ever is nominated at the beginning of the run, to pass. This way the run leader will know that all corners or change of directions are covered. This should ensure that the run stays together. . No individual deviation from the designated run unless first advising the leader & Tail End Charlie - stick to follow the leader. . Where possible lead and tail will wear Hi-Vis jackets.

January 2014

BSA only (small bike)

Tuesday 7th

Sunday 12th

General Meeting CCC 8.00pm (please bring some supper)

Annual Fish & Chip Run Moana TBC( Peter Bennett) 2.30 for 3.00 pm

February 2014

All British

Tues 4th

Fri 7th

Sunday 9th


Ladies Lunch Hackney Hotel 12 noon. Roylene 85555685 All British Day, Echunga Oval. Howard Parslow

March 2014

BSA Only

Tuesday 4th

Sunday 9th

Sunday 16th


Finniss Lunch Run. Howard Parslow & Jim Nixon 9.00 for 9:30 am start

Brunch, Military Museum & V&V club run. Bring out your M20s & M21’s etc

April 2014

BSA only

Tuesday 1st

Sunday 6th


Mannum Run (John S & John M) 9.00 for 9:30 am start

May 2014

All British

Tuesday 6h

Sunday 11th

Sunday 18th


Don’t forget Mothers Day

Hills Run. Pub lunch. Rod Bailey 9:00 for 9:30 start.

June 2014

BSA Only

Tuesday 3rd

Sunday 8th


Northern Run Ian Lamming (lunch at Lamming’s) 9:00 for 9:30 start

July 2014

BSA Only

Tuesday 1st

Sunday 6th

12th & 13th


President’s Run 9am for 9:30 start

24 Hour Trial Barossa Ian Lamming to announce details

August 2014

BSA Only

Tuesday 5th

Sunday 10th

Saturday Night 23rd

Annual General meeting CCC after General Meeting 8.00 pm Club provides supper

Dave & Peter Mystery Run 9.00 for 9:30 am start

Annual Dinner Howard Parslow. Flagstaff Hotel 6:30pm for 7pm

September 2014

All British

Tuesday 2nd

Sunday 7th

Sunday 14th


Father’s Day

Mike B & Peter M Small bike Mystery Run

October 2014

BSA Only

Tuesday 7th

3-6th

TBA


National Rally NSW Goulburn

Northern run TBC

November 2014

All British

1 & 2nd

Tuesday 4th

Sunday 9th

S.A. Rally Mannum (All British)


Goolwa Pub Lunch Ross Edwards 9.00 for 9:30 am start

December 2014

BSA Only

Saturday 6th

Sunday 7th TBC

Christmas General Meeting CCC 6.30 BBQ Club supplies meat (please bring salad or

sweet)

Club Captains Run (St Kilda ?) 9.30 for 10.00 am start

If you have any ideas for a day out please contact a committee member so that it can be considered for putting on the calendar.


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The Transfer and Badge System. The B.S.A. Owners Club in the UK has for sale many Transfers and Badges relating to B.S.A. The Club has built up a supply of Transfers on hand for sale to club members, in regards to badges we only have a stock of badges that are for display so all badges need to be ordered. If the transfer you need is not listed an order can be placed with the club Regalia Officer, who will also quote the costs of the items you require. How it works. Orders for Transfers and Badges are placed with the club Regalia Officer, when the Regalia Officer has a bulk order this is sent to the UK, when the goods are received the Regalia Officer notifies the members who have placed orders that their transfers, badges etc are available for collection or for forwarding on. Payment is required before the goods are dispatched. The costs quoted of the transfers and badges may vary due to exchange rates.

BSAOCSA Cloth Badges & Metal Badges

BSAOCSA Windscreen stickers

BSAOCSA Beanies, Bucket Hats

BSAOCSA Beer Glasses

BSAOCSA Stubbie Holders

BSAOCSACaps, Sun Visors, Tie Pins

BSAOCSA Polo Shirts, Windcheaters, Jackets

Many other items for sale, see the Regalia Officer

CLUB SHOP

LIBRARY RULES

1. ONLY FINANCIAL MEMBERS may

borrow articles from the library .

2. MEMBERSHIP CARDS MUST BE

SHOWN each and every time you bor-

row.

3. There is a fine of $2-00 per month for

overdue items.

4. Lost or badly damaged items will be ex-

pected to be replaced or repaired by the

borrower and at his/her own cost.

5. Due care should be taken with all club

books - especially workshop manuals.

6. The Library is open BEFORE and

AFTER club meetings.

- NOT DURING meetings.

These are the rules - please abide by them.

Thank you.

Club Librarian.

Library

There has been many additions to the Library over

time, so it has been decided not to try to show all

that is in the Library. We will refer you to some

websites where you can get the information re-

quired. In the meantime please feel free to use the

services of our very experienced

Librarian Monika Mikutta. She will be able to get

for you what you require or refer you on.

Meanwhile here is some websites that are of inter-

est.

twowheeler.bravehost.com/BSA.html

www.britishonly.com/tech/manuals/sections.asp

Examples of service sheets posted to twowheeler

are:

SS211.pdf, SS305.pdf, SS308.pdf, SS514.pdf,


SS713.pdf, SS802.pdf, SS804A.pdf, SS901.pdf,


SS907.pdf, SS908.pdf.

Venues for the next few

International Rallies.

2015 Denmark

2016 Italy

2017 The Netherlands

2018 Australia (Vic)

2019 Great Britain

2020 Belgium

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Minutes of BSAOC of SA General Meeting 3rd June 2014

Triple “C” Clubrooms Clark Avenue, Glandore.

Meeting Opened: 8.00 pm

The President outlined the exits & noted the clear aisle in the middle of the assembly & reminded the

Meeting that Howard Parslow was the Safety Officer.

Present: 45 Members, One guest, Brian Turner.

Apologies: Chris Magor, Paul Murphy, Max Parsons, Robert Browning, in Longreach, Doug Francis,

Les Jackson, Tom & Lyn West, Joe Coloruotolo, Bob Matthews, Rick Gilbert, Stan Tsiros, Peter

Moore, Greg Wytkin, Margey Hillman, Trevor Clifton, Dean Launer.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: Moved, Bluey Hillman Seconded, Peter Dejong Carried

Business Arising: None.

Correspondence In:

Brochure from Shannons auction, Monday 6th May.

Federation Minutes, 12th April,

Federation screed re Log Books & Conditional Registration.

Federation request for changes to Committee.

Bay to Birdwood details, Sunday September 28th 2014.

Email from CCC re verandah.

New email address for BSA NSW [email protected].

Email from Martin Haese re Bay to Birdwood.

Correspondence Out: Letter acknowledging the Membership of Dod & Margaret Storr.

Publications Received: Classic Clatter Bore & Stroke, Centre Stand, Bush Chatter, The Bulletin, The

Star, Smoke Signal & Southern Star.

Reports:

Treasurer: The Treasurer reported on the general state of the Club.

Moved: Jim Nixon Seconded: Howard Parslow Carried

Club Captain: Good Evening Members! Last Run, Rod Bailey’s. 23 bikes & 27 for lunch at the

Oakbank Hotel. Then around the old Lobethal Circuit. Next Run CCC 9.00 for 9.30 Ian Lamming &

John Simpson leading. Morning Tea at Tea Tree Gully then up & down hill to Grumpy’s for lunch.18

people indicated attendance. Alan Cousins back-up.

Editor: Alison advised that she was having computer problems but has nevertheless produced the

magazine. She also has entry forms for the BSA NSW Rally.

Librarian: None.

Photo Librarian: None.

Regalia Officer: Position still vacant!

Federation: Good evening all!

Pete gave another lengthy dissertation on the Federation discussions including that the Bay to Birdwood

would revert to North East Road with changes to the previous route. Noted that MR334’s had a three

year life span.

CCC:Not too much to report other that the money from the fridge had stopped disappearing. The ve-

randah would be changed & that taxation would not affect the majority of Clubs.

General Business:

AGM in August, Nomination forms will be available.

Annual Dinner, 23rd August, will be at Flagstaff Hotel in southern area for a change, Rosco will get de-

tails.

25th Anniversary of BSA Owners Club next year, Bryan Dunn & Howard looking at BSA Show at Gle-

nelg.

Noted that Barry Eime was in a Rest Home at Silks Road Paradise.

Raffle: Raised $68 & won by The Good Doctor Bryan Dunn

Meeting Closed: 8.40 pm

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Minutes of BSAOC of SA General Meeting 1st July 2014

Triple “C” Clubrooms Clark Avenue, Glandore.

Meeting Opened: 8.00 pm

The President outlined the exits & noted the clear aisle in the middle of the assembly & reminded the

Meeting that Howard Parslow was the Safety Officer.

Present: 44 Members, guests,

Apologies: Tom & Lyn West, Les Jackson, Robyn Lamming, John & Monica Mikutta, Doug Francis, Greg Wytkin, Bob Mat-

thews, Rick Gilbert, Fred Lang, Margy Hillman, Bas & Barb.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: Moved, Ian Lamming Seconded, Peter Bennett. Carried

Business Arising: Barry Eime is in a Rest Home at Silks Road, Paradise. We spoke of responsibilities of the Club re income

tax & it is being looked into. Professional advice has been sought on the issue, but no action at this stage.

Correspondence In: The Good Doctor Bryan Dunn has contacted the Events Coordinator at Holdfast Bay re the Club’s 25 th

Anniversary events. Another letter from SA Trophy & Badge.

Letter from Hospital Research Foundation wanting loot.

Barossa Valley Classic Motorcycle Club 30th Annual Rally, 18th & 19thy October 2014.

Correspondence Out: None. .

Publications Received: Classic Clatter Bore & Stroke. Centre Stand. Bush Chatter.

The Bulletin. The Star. Smoke Signal. Southern Star.

Reports:

Treasurer: The Treasurer reported on the general state of the Club.

For month ending 30th June 2014.

Moved: Howard Parslow Seconded: Bluey Hillman Carried

Club Captain: Good Evening Members!

Last Run to Grumpy’s for lunch up through Hills.

Next Run is the President’s Run. 9 for 9.30 at CCC. The Run will proceed through Balhannah, Harndorf for morning tea,

Woodside, Nairne, Cudlee Creek, Tea Tree Gully to Mal’s for BBQ lunch.

Dave Pearson will provide back-up.

Editor:. Nothing to report but needs articles.

Librarian: None.

Photo Librarian: Ditto.

Regalia Officer: Tim Shaw is overseas for 3 months.

Federation: Good evening all!

Pete spoke re discussion on Tax Returns. The Club will look into this issue.

CCC:None.

General Business:

* The Good Doctor Bryan Dunn spoke at length on the Club’s 25th Anniversary arrangements at Glenelg. After looking at

several venues he has decided in Club Marion for the dinner, costs between $42 & $45 per head.3

* Howard suggested a display of BSA‘s at the Bay. V&V & Classic Owners could be invited to display motorcycles. We

need to advertise the event.

The Council could issue parking stickers to entrants. A $400 fee for the display area is involved.

* Noted the National BSA Rally is in SA next year.

* 24 Hour Trial. Ian Lamming had a look at the proposed location. It was hard to find & if it rains you can’t get there. It’s

between Kapunda & Truro & it provides a good view.

* Howard spoke re Annual Dinner, 23rd August. It’s at the Flagstaff Hotel, set course menu, $28 per head, taking $10 de-

posits tonight. August Meeting he needs full payment. 6.30 for 7.00 start.

* Committee to determine whether the Club will subsidies the event.

* The muffler donated by Redline was auctioned, bids in envelopes, Bryan Dunn opened, Tom West was winner for $250.

Raffle: Raised $60 & was won by the Good Doctor Bryan Dunn

Meeting Closed: About 9.10 pm


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This time last year I made the mistake of posting an article in the Beesa Magazine on my experience at the 24 Hour Reliability Trial. I am now told that, as a consequence of that article I am now expected to post a follow up article this year and any subsequent year as punishment for exposing to the masses just how much fun we have at this once a year event. So rather than sit here and type out a linear, sensible article that flows from beginning to end I thought I would live on the edge a little and give you, in no particular order, my foggy reminiscence’s of what was another absolutely fantastic weekend spent with some exceptional people. The weather also was exceptional given that for the week prior to the event it had rained on every single day and, for the entire weekend of the event, not a drop of rain was felt and not a whisper of wind was heard. We had a fantastic turn out of Club Members, family and friends and everybody without exception appeared to have a really great weekend. The ‘Good Doctor’ was there with his trusty side kick “Watson’ (Wayne) to cook us all a bacon and egg breakfast as he did last year. Well done guys. Poor old Doc is in the same boat as me inasmuch as he provided breakfast for us all last year so the expectation is that he will now provide it every year. Old Doc is a bit slower than most though, as you might have realised by now. Doesn’t seem to learn from his mistakes because this year he went a step further and cooked us a sausage sizzle lunch. This undoubtable means that he will be preparing breakfast and lunch at every 24 Hour Trial for all eternity. “Pistol” Pete DeJong was there to organise us all and to make sure our Control was run professionally, efficiently and above all else – enjoyably. He endeared himself even further when he produced party pies, pasties, sausage rolls, spring rolls and quiches’, a ll heated to perfection in a pie warmer. Yep – even brought a pie warmer to heat them in. But wait – there’s more! It was like Pistol had an inbuilt sensor that knew exactly when people would be getting hungry and just at that precise moment he would appear with a plate full of these delights in one hand a bowl full of dipping sauce in the other hand – onya Pistol !!

Supper came in the form of a community stew, supplied by myself and Ian, cooked in a camp oven on a bed of hot coals and served up piping hot when everything else around us was frozen solid. I use the term ‘community stew’ as just about everyone got involved at some stage in its production. From Monica and Andy, pealing and dicing the vegies, John, Nathan and David supervising the cooking and Julie and her team of helpers serving it up to the team in-between the riders coming and going. The camp fire – now there’s a story on it’s own. Lets start with the wood. Ian spent a year collecting wood for the fire as he usually does and rightfully deserves the thanks of all of those that participate, as without a camp fire we would surely freeze to death! If you think I’m exaggerating about the freezing to death – you weren’t there. Well, Ian and John carted the wood for the fire up a week earlier and stored it safely in a farmer’s property. On the day of the event the wood was retrieved by the more burley members of the team (I hid) and the farmer thanked for looking after it – even though he didn’t know he was looking after it. Rocks were collected by the Good Doctor and Watson to construct a camp fire surround – because every good camp fire has rocks around it – and in the process they uncovered a sleeping brown snake. This 30cm ‘King Brown’ was unceremoniously captured in a pair of cooking tongs by the Good Doctor, and flung into the near by bushes – undoubtedly waking it from it’s slumber. The bushes were next to the port-a-loo, so now the loo had to be moved as everybody knows that a woman will not use a loo where there is a snake lurking near by – good one Doc. Next came the application of a quantity of petrochemicals to assist in the lighting of the fire. Nor-mally I would say petrol or diesel or oil or something more specific than petrochemicals, but as so many contributed so much, and we’re talking gallons, and we’re talking all of the above, I can not begin to estimate how much or what ex-actly went onto that pile of wood before ignition. Suffice to say that nobody wanted the honour of lighting it for fear of being instantly turned to ash. As it turned out, we used a full box of matches just to get it going as it takes practice to stand 40 feet away from a pile of wood and flick lighted matches at it. Nothing beats sitting around a camp fire with good people, sipping on your favourite drink and telling stories of days gone by. Although it sounds like we just ate – and ate – and ate some more, I can assure you that there was some serious busi-ness that had to happen also, such as ensuring that the Control performed the function that it was there for – that being the timing in and out of the riders. To this end both Alison and Jo demonstrated an unwavering commitment from the very first rider to the very last rider. Even when the Control was being dismantled around them, neither would leave their post until the officials turned up to tell them that no more riders were expected. The fact that they were both sitting on an electric blanket, had a gas heater under their desk, several bowls of chocolates in front of them and were being waited on hand and foot had nothing to do with their commitment; and I dare anybody – anybody – to say that it did. The calling in of the Riders was provided by Jim ‘the voice’ Nixon with some help from several others when, after sev-eral hours, Jim’s shout became a croak, his outer extremities had turned blue and his bladder had ruptured. Nonethe-less, Jim still managed to ensure that those that followed were well instructed in their duties and performed them admi-rably. Although there will only be one ‘the voice’. Special mention has to go to the new-comers for this year that braved the conditions and were ultimately rewarded with the satisfaction of being able to brag that they saw the Control through from beginning to end. You know who you are. Some of you said “that’s it” “I’ve done it now” “I don’t have to do it again”. But when asked if you will be back next year, not one of you said “No”. The BSA Club has been represented at the 24 Hour Trial for many, many years and will continue to be represented for as long as we have people in the Club that are willing to help each other out, enjoy having a great time and have a strong sense of what being in our Club is all about. Can’t wait for 2015. Paul Murphy


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A Ride in The Hills

It’s that time of year again when we must make sure our stat decs are sent in to prove the old bike is an old bike but the law is the

law and it must be obeyed, particularly as the fines for unregistered and uninsured are going up again. This is the time of year when

Rod Bailey carefully matches up the paperwork in his splendid new office and sends it off to the right government department to

make sure the club and all the members are nice and legal.

That was why I received a text from Rod saying ‘need your log book and rego papers to stamp asap’. I planned to just drop them in

the post but I decided that, as I had been doing a bit of maintenance on the bike, I might take it for a run.

The bike is a 1961 Shooting Star that I found in a shocking state in a shed in 1989 and eventually got round to restoring in

2005 but that is another story for another day. The bike is quite eye-catching with its cherry-bomb red paint job and looks a bit like

a Rocket Gold Star wannabe.

I have put a bit of time into trying to fix the oil leaks, which is a bit of a hopeless task on an old British bike but the lads at

work had christened it the ‘Exon Valdise’ after the oil slick it leaves behind in the yard and bikes have feelings you know. I had

managed to fix the seeping joint on the oil return where it met the tank but could see the level plug on the primary chain case was

dripping onto the exhaust. That would mean either taking off the exhaust or the chain case just to get at it. I knew it had been drip-

ping for a while so I guessed it could do with a bit more oil.

Anyway, it was a Sunday morning in late June and despite the rumour of rain I decided a ride to Uraidla as Google said it would be

about 35 minutes. My wife waved me off with that look reserved for women married to men who ride old bikes. It’s a blend of hap-

piness that he is able to enjoy the bike combined with a small concern that some blind car driver might run into him but mostly

wondering how far he will get before he rings up for the trailer to bring him home. Happy days indeed.

I set off through the hills and enjoyed the freedom of rolling through the corners and listening to the sound of the engine as it

roared along. As I passed through Mylor I saw at least ten Ferraris all parked up taking a break on a club run and had to smile as

people seemed more interested in my bike, which is worth a lot less money than any of those cars.

After about forty-five minutes and a couple of wrong turns I made it to Rod’s place and pulled straight into his shed where his

collection of bikes live. He was just tidying up and stood back to look at my bike as it gently leaked oil from the chain case level

plug. I explained it was on my to do list and he said ‘you don’t want to put too much oil in there or you will have trouble with your

clutch. About 150ml should do it’.

That was when I had my first misgivings as I reckon I poured about half a litre in there in the hope some would still be there when I

arrived but it had run well with no signs of slipping.

Rod had a look at the bike, put one of his stickers on the registration plate to show he had seen it and stamped the documents.

That meant I was good for another year and the government bean counters will be happy.

We had a natter about various things, including a shared interest in Dr Who and Land Rovers, and after a coffee I decided to be

off. This is always a tense moment as a bike that starts first kick every time can decide to make you look like a liar as soon as there

is an audience and need more kicks than a grand final to fire up. This was different. I kicked but the engine didn’t spin so I tried to

make light of it and go for a bump start down his drive and then down the road but nothing was working.

Kick-starts and bump-starts rely on one vital piece of equipment, the clutch.

I had a sneaky feeling my lavish maintenance had just caught up with me as I pushed the bike back to Rod’s shed and asked if

he was busy. Luckily he had nothing going on that wouldn’t keep so we got to work taking off the chain case and dropping a lot

more than 150ml of oil into a bowl. It came off with the gasket intact and we were able to gently remove and wash oil the soaked

clutch plates in petrol and brake cleaner.

I reckon it took us just over an hour to fix it. We had a bit more of a natter as we worked and even fitted a new fibre washer on

the level plug. Then Rod carefully measured 150ml of oil to put in the chain case whilst saying ‘just enough to splash the

chain’ (now, before you write in, he was working on the spec for his A65 and I now know it is 225ml for an A7 but it was better

than half a litre!).

When we finished it was good to feel the kick-start turn the engine and the bike fired up first kick (as expected) so I was ready

to go. The clutch behaved beautifully on the trip home and was a lot smoother than it had been

on the trip out because we balanced the springs.

I reckon if you are going to break down on a BSA

Rod’s shed is a very fine place to do it and he is a credit

to the club.

I have been a member for about five years now and,

although I have made it to a couple of meetings, I have

never been out for a run so it’s about time I did because

I like BSA people. Perhaps I will tag along with a run

through the hills and see if those Ferraris are out again.

Money might buy fast cars but style is priceless.

Here are few pictures of our Sunday morning in the

shed.

By Fred Keal


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Right: Taken from Classic Bike

Mag May 1984.

October 6th & Aug 11th 1943


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GUIDE ONLY TO SWAP MEETS

HAHNDORF OVAL 3rd SUNDAY IN JANUARY ANGLE PARK 1st SUNDAY IN FEBRUARY BALLARAT Last FRIDAY IN FEBRUARY CAMPBELLTOWN 1st SUNDAY IN MARCH MOUNT BARKER 1st SUNDAY IN MARCH TANUNDA 2nd SUNDAY IN MARCH CLARE 3rd SUNDAY IN MARCH NARACOORTE 1st WEEKEND IN MAY MAITLAND 3rd SUNDAY IN MAY KAPUNDA 4th SUNDAY IN MAY ANGLE PARK 4th SUNDAY IN JULY WILLUNGA 3rd SUNDAY IN AUGUST CAMBRAI DAY BEFORE GAWLER

GAWLER 3rd SUNDAY IN SEPTEMBER

BALHANNAH VVMC M/C only TBC October STRATHALBYN SUNDAY OCTOBER trotting track BENDIGO 2nd WEEKEND IN NOVEMBER

*** NOTE CAMPBELLTOWN CAN CHANGE BECAUSE OF BALLARAT

THIS IS TO BE USED AS A GUIDE ONLY.

THE DATE OF ANY SWAP MEETS CAN CHANGE FROM YEAR TO YEAR. PLEASE CHECK DATE OF THE SWAP MEET BEFORE LEAVING HOME THERE MAY BE OTHER

SWAP MEETS WHICH DO NOT APPEAR ON THIS LIST.

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Ph & Fax: (08) 8250 6790

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June—Buy

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July – Sell

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1 x 19x3.25 front tyre $30

1 x 19x4.00 rear tyre $40 John Simpson

1961 BSA B40 Historic Rego, 27,000 miles,

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2000 Kawasaki ER5. 75,000km, pristine condition, no marks or dents, serviced regularly.

$3,000 ono Phone: Dick Stockle 0419865502


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SUNDAY

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Chris Magor found this photo in the June Edition of The Smoke Signal of Mal McKay receiving cigarettes on winning a

speedway event in the UK instead of money.


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