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Meetings 8pm 1st Thursday of each month at the Regents Park Bowling ClubVol 35#5 Sept-Oct 2015
The Journal of the BSA Motorcycle Club
of NSW Inc
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Neil’s S30 restoration - page 12
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Club Officials & Contact Details
Position Name Contact Details
President Peter W 0432 322 980 [email protected]
Vice Presidents Denis 4421 7857 [email protected]
Terry 0407 708 925
Brian 9597 1827
Neil 0414 560 265 [email protected]
Ken 0438 320 992 [email protected]
Secretary Craig 0404 052 696 [email protected]
Permit Registrar Trevor 0408 282 243 [email protected]
Assistant Secretaries Tony K (Nowra) [email protected]
Terry (Newcastle) 0407 708 925
Dave (Mid-North Coast) 0407 490 677 [email protected]
Treasurer Victor 0408 286 434 [email protected]
Editor / Membership Sec.
John M 0408 640 542 [email protected] autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bsa_banter
Public Officer Paul 0411 596 687 [email protected]
Club Captain Victor 0408 286 434 [email protected]
Assistant Club Captain Paul 0411 596 687 [email protected]
Regalia Mark W 0466 998 148 [email protected]
Machine Examiners Victor (Inner West) 0408 286 434 [email protected]
Dave (North Coast) 0407 490 677 [email protected]
Paul (Hills) 0411 596 687 [email protected]
Peter H (N Beaches) 0410 490 954 [email protected]
Terry (Hunter) 0407 708 925
Steve (North Coast) 0418 454 026 [email protected]
Tony G (Crookwell) 0423 975 221 [email protected]
Conrad (South Coast) 0487 773 150 [email protected]
Denis (Shoalhaven) 4421 7857 [email protected]
Webmaster Craig [email protected] www.bsansw.org.au
Sydney - P.O. Box 4023 Homebush South 2140; Nowra/Shoalhaven - P.O. Box 3323 North Nowra 2541
Mid-North Coast - P.O. Box 169 Lake Cathie 2445
FROM THE SHEDAs we wind down the year with some good runs as described within, there area couple of housekeeping items.The AGM is on November 5 (Guy Fawkes Night!) at the usual venue, see page 5. Issues to be discussed include the new Logbook scheme being trialled by RMS - see discussion on pages 6 and 7- and the proposal to raise the annual fees for the Club to be more in line with other classic clubs and to refill the coffers for the 2017 National
Rally. Apparently a couple of members have registered for the Logbook trial with no hassles.The Meb Shed will restart next month after a sojourn in Bleak City with no bike, and the Goldie rebuild will revive now that all the new parts for the motor have been received from that great supplier, Mike Reilly, up in Banana Land.Also have a look at the Banter forum as we are looking for recommendations for a dealer/parts list of “good guys” to go in the Banter.Meb the Ed
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Brought to you by Secretary Craig
Minutes of the ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of 6th August, 2015The meeting opened at 8.05pm with Peter W in the chair.Attendance: The following members and guests were present: Craig G, Brian M, Shane P, Jim W, Joe W, Jim F, David H, Joseph B, Ed E, Doug M, Trevor H, Victor T and Peter W.Apologies: Apologies were received and accepted from: Ron D, John B, Paul A, John M, Mark W, Dave M, Doug M and David H.Minutes: Minutes of the ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of 2nd July were read. A motion to approve the minutes was put forward and carried.Business arising from previous minutes:5 December 2013, Public web page and member’s forum. 6/8: Training for Craig G is under way.5 March 2015, Open Day event. 6/8: Peter W confirmed that a joint event is now scheduled for 18th October with the Norton Club at the Stanwell Park Beach car park. Actions: The Secretary to add it to the ride calendar, and the ride committee to organise the event including trophies.General Business:1) Memberships: John was not at the meeting. Victor confirmed no new applications or renewals during the month.2) Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer (Victor T) confirmed that there was $3,954.96 in the bank account and about $1,000 in cash at hand. $360 had been paid for the past 3 years of ISP for the Web page. Victor is keen to send $250 to Dave C but needs the bank details. Action: Peter W to contact Dave C.3) Correspondence:Mail (in and out)a. Classic and Enthusiasts Flyer for their M/C show on 27th September at Engadine. This event was endorsed as a BSA NSW Club ride. Action: The Secretary to add this event to the Club’s ride calendar.b. Flyer from Overland Adventure Consultants promoting African continent rides. Action: The Secretary to distribute
to members for their information.c. Motorcycle NSW Strategic Plan 2015 – 2020d. 19/7: LETTERS OUT to Northern Rivers MCC, Natureland Classic MCC, Taree and Districts Vintage and Classic MCC, Coffs Harbour and District MC Restorers Club, Port Macquarie Classic MCC and Shoalhaven Classic MCC – advising of the Mid North Coast Area Branch and requesting reciprocal ride arrangements.Emaila. 18/7: from Jim Ager- confirming that the Shoalhaven Classic Club intends to stay at the Hill End Hotel on 17-18 October.b. 20/7: EMAIL OUT – OBA requesting the change to Club contact details.c. 21/7: from BSA International Rally – with rally details: 2016 – Italy, 2017 – Netherlands, 2018 – Australia and a summer camp in France, 2019 – UK.d. 22/7: from Neil Weir – confirming reciprocal ride arrangements.e. 22/7: from Neil Weir – with the Walcha Challenge flyer for 20-22 November. Action: The Secretary to add as a BSA Club approved event.f. 28/7: from David H – seeking details of the nearest Machine Examiner in his locale.g. 28/7: from Ted S – confirming when membership fees are due and the cost.h. 29/7: from the Albury Wodonga Ulysses Club with details of their charity Border Bike Fest on 25th October.i. 4/8: from Ray S – inviting members to assist (be paid) him to complete his ’49 BSA 250. Contact Ray if you are interested.j. 5/8: from Steve Ortiz – with details of their next California rally.4) Magazines received:BSA Burble (Vic) July, Drip Feed Aug/Sep, Southern Star July/Aug (electronic), Exhaust Notes Aug/Sep,Macquarie Towns July, Newcastle Classic Bikes July, Matters of the MountJuly, Piled Arms (California) Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June5) Regalia: Mark was not present but had confirmed to the Secretary that he has proceeded with the purchase of the 50 T-shirts for $715.
6) 2017 National Rally: the next recon trip to Cowra will be the 10/11 October with an overnight stay there. Trevor has booked an 8 person cabin for that weekend and will want participant names at the September meeting.7) Mid North Coast Area Branch: Victor is ready to send $250 to Dave C but needs the bank account details. Action: Victor to contact Dave C. Trevor also confirmed that he had sent the machine examiners paperwork to Steve A. Craig confirmed that the requested clubs for the reciprocal ride had been contacted/8) Ken T: Peter W reported that Ken is much better and is keen to join in on the Club’s activities once it warms up.9) Club contact details: Craig has sent updated details, including the Mid North Coast Area Branch, have been forwarded to OBA. Just bikes to be updated. Action: The Secretary to arrange.10) Annual General Meeting: Will be held on 5th November. There will be a request for items for decision, but one will be price of membership dues for 2016.11) Steve A’s bikes: Trevor reported that Steve wants to sell some partially completed bikes. Action: Trevor to obtain details from Steve if he wants the Secretary to put out a notice to members.12) Ride reports: Terry D’s Mystery ride was postponed due to the poor weather. New date to be arranged.13) Upcoming rides:9th August - Burragorang Lookout at Nattai then to Picton for lunch and return via Campbelltown. Meet: 9.00am at the Bankstown water tower, Prospect Hotel at 9.30am.Terry¡¦s Mystery ride which was cancelled on 12 July due to the bad weather is to be rescheduled. Action: Victor to contact Terry D and
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reschedule the event.14) September meeting: The Secretary will be away. Peter W offered to take the Minutes.
There being no further general business, the meeting closed at 8.50pm.
Minutes of the ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of 3rd September, 2015The meeting opened at 8.15pm with Peter W in the chair.Attendance: The following members and guests were present: John M, Peter W, Ken T, Victor T, Paul A, Jim W, Shane P, Brian M, David H, Joe W, John B, Jim F, Trevor H, John G.Apologies: Apologies were received and accepted from: Craig G, Mark W, David S, Conrad, Eddy, Doug, Ray W, Doug M, Dave M.Minutes: Minutes of the ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of 6th August were read. A motion to approve the minutes was put forward and carried.Business arising from previous minutes:5 December 2013Public web page and member’s forum3/9 : Training for Craig G is under way.Shane P confirmed further training in progress.5 March 2015Open Day event3/9 : Peter W confirmed that a joint event is now scheduled for 18th October with the Norton Club at the Stanwell Park Beach car park. Actions: The Secretary to add it to the ride calendar, and the ride committee to organise the event including trophies in 2016.General Business:1) Memberships: John advised that there were 113 fully paid members and 15 non-financial members. John to advise actions regarding non-financial members as this has possible effects re historic rego etc.2) Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer (Victor T) confimed fnancials for the previous month of August. Monies for Dave Curry and our brothers north yet to be finalised. Amount $250 to be sent but Peter W has been slack this month
and not contacted Dave C re account.3) Correspondence:Mail (in and out)a. Classic and Enthusiasts Flyer for their M/C show on 27th September at Engadine. This event was endorsed as a BSA NSW Club ride. Action: The Secretary to add this event to the Club’s ride calendar.b. Flyer from Overland Adventure Consultants promoting African continent rides. Action: The Secretary to distribute to members for their information.c. Motorcycle NSW Strategic Plan 2015 – 2020d. 19/7: LETTERS OUT to Northern Rivers MCC, Natureland Classic MCC, Taree and Districts Vintage and Classic MCC, Coffs Harbour and District MC Restorers Club, Port Macquarie Classic MCC and Shoalhaven Classic MCC – advising of the Mid North Coast Area Branch and requesting reciprocal ride arrangements.EmailNOTE – these e-mails are held over from August as reference as the Secretary Is away this month.a. 18/7: from Jim Ager- confirming that the Shoalhaven Classic Club intends to stay at the Hill End Hotel on 17-18 October.b. 20/7: EMAIL OUT – OBA requesting the change to Club contact details.c. 21/7: from BSA International Rally – with rally details: 2016 – Italy, 2017 – Netherlands, 2018 – Australia and a summer camp in France, 2019 – UK.d. 22/7: from Neil Weir – confirming reciprocal ride arrangements.e. 22/7: from Neil Weir – with the Walcha Challenge flyer for 20-22 November. Action: The Secretary to add as a BSA Club approved event.f. 28/7: from David H – seeking details of the nearest Machine Examiner in his locale.g. 28/7: from Ted S – confirming when membership fees are due and the cost.h. 29/7: from the Albury Wodonga Ulysses Club with details of their charity Border Bike Fest on 25th October.i. 4/8: from Ray S – inviting members to assist (be paid) him to complete his ’49 BSA 250. Contact Ray if you are interested.
j. 5/8: from Steve Ortiz – with details of their next California rally.4) Magazines received:The Rocket August 2015, Macquarie Towns August 2015, Newcastle Classic Bikes August 2015, Vintage CrankpinJuly/August 20155)Regalia: Mark was not present.6) 2017 National Rally: the next recon trip to Cowra will be the 5/6 October with an overnight stay there. Trevor has booked an 8 person cabin for that weekend and will want participant names at the September meeting.7) Mid North Coast Area Branch: Victor is ready to send $250 to Dave C but needs the bank account details. This matter still pending.8) Annual General Meeting: Will be held on 5th November. There will be a request for items for decision, but one will be price of membership dues for 2016. Please get your nominations in asap.9) Steve A’s bikes: Trevor reported that Steve wants to sell some partially completed bikes. Action: Trevor to obtain details from Steve if he wants the Secretary to put out a notice to members. This matter carried over to October.10) Ride reports:11) Upcoming rides:Terry¡¦s Mystery ride which was cancelled on 12 July due to the bad weather is to be rescheduled. Action: Victor to contact Terry D and reschedule the event.12) September meeting: The Secretary will be away. Peter W offered to take the Minutes.13) Vale : Notified that Rick Strange had passed away.14) Repair Services : Request put forward that we compile a list of people/places that can effect repairs to older motorcycles. Recommendations and comments to be noted (with care) on what is available etc. John M expressed interest in this “bible”.There being no further general business, the meeting closed at 8:55pm.
A couple of examples at the Motorclassica exhibition in Melbourne last week. Million dollar Ferraris and Bentleys and these two on sale from Classic Motorcycle in Seaford. The R3 on offer for $23K - nice condition. The High Rider Norton about the same. There was also a modded 50s Scott in an auction for ~$14K but passed in at $8K..
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BSA Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, 5th November, 2015Dooleys Regents Park Sports Club, Terrene St, Regents Park
8.30 PM
Draft Agenda
• Confirm the minutes of the preceding AGM
• Acceptance of President’s, Treasurer’s and other club reports
• Election of officers and Committee members • Receive and consider Section 48 statement
• Any other business
Message from the Secretary
We have a request from the President for the creation of the new role of Welfare Officer for the Club. As a consequence financially paid up and life members may nominate for the role from now and up to and including the AGM proceedings. Please advise by email to [email protected] if you wish to nominate.
In addition, procedurally, the members at the AGM will vote on the creation of the role, followed by the vote and acceptance of any nominations.
Regards,Craig GreeneClub SecretaryBSA MCC of NSW Inc
South Australian BSA National Rally 2015
November 6th — 8th 2015
Clare in the beautiful Clare Valley will be the location for the 2015 BSA Owners Club of S.A. Inc. National Rally. With the Clare Caravan Park the Rally HQ.For any further details please ring either Jeff Jones 0414477758, Mal MacKay 08 84452766 or Paul Murphy 0498800838
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Notification from RMS re proposed Logbook Trial
for Historic Vehicles
Thank you for your interest in the Log Book trial announced by the Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight
which will commence on 1 October 2015.
The trial will allow all operators of existing vehicles within the Historic Vehicle Scheme to opt-in. These
vehicles may then be used for 60 days of general use (i.e. club events, maintenance and personal use) each
year. Each day’s use must be recorded in the Log Book.
Existing operators
To opt in, the registered operator or their representative must attend a registry or service centre with:
- proof of identity such as a NSW driver licence,
- the current Certificate of Conditional Registration (if available),
- the current Certificate of Approved Operations (if available)
- a completed Adjustment of records to have the vehicle’s conditions updated
(http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/about/forms/45070212-adjustment-of-records.pdf).
New operators
New entrants to the Historic Vehicle Scheme after the trial commences may apply for inclusion in the Log
Book Trial, subject to the existing historic vehicle and registered operator eligibility criteria.
The registered operator must be a member of a Roads and Maritime recognised historic vehicle club
(http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/roads/registration/get-nsw-registration/vehicle-sheets/historic-
vehicle-clubs.pdf).
To conditionally register a vehicle in the Historic Vehicle Scheme, customers must provide:
- a completed Application for Conditional Registration form (http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/about/
forms/45070939-conditional-reg.pdf)
- proof of identity such as a NSW driver licence
- Proof of registration entitlement (eg an original receipt for the vehicle, which clearly shows the buyer’s
name, the seller’s name, address and signature, the VIN or Chassis/frame or serial number and the date of
acquisition)
- A Historic Vehicle Declaration not greater than 42 days old
(http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/about/forms/45070967-historic-vehicle-declaration.pdf)
Note: a vehicle safety inspection report must be presented if the club is less than two years old.
Existing and new operators will be issued:
- Certificate of Conditional Registration
- Certificate of Approved Operations, with the updated conditions
- Historic Vehicle Log Book Trial form
Historic vehicles (including trailers) must be 30 years of age or older as from the year of manufacture.
Historic vehicles must be as close to original condition as possible, with no alterations except for safety
features such as seat belts and turn indicators or period accessories and options, if desired.
If you have further questions, please contact Roads and Maritime Services on 13 22 13.
Yours sincerely
Roads and Maritime Services
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Notes from El Presidente re RMS Log Book Scheme (page 6)
Greetings All.
I have received a reply from Mr Peter Wells, Director Safety and Compliance at the RMS re the 60 day Trial program.
First up, the BSA Motor Cycle Club of NSW Inc is now listed as a particpant in the 60 Day Trial program.
Those members wishing to apply to the RMS for their log books may now do so.Secondly, my new understanding of the Trial program is that it is optional and you do NOT lose your Club ride privileges. So you get to have your cake and eat it too.Plus EACH individually registered vehicle you have is eligible for a log book.This Trial is a lead up to the new scheme that will be introduced in 2016 being the 'Modified Classic Vehicle Scheme' for those 'special' vehicles 30 years or older.This new scheme will operate for those specific vehicles and, more worrying, is that the RMS is reviewing the CTP arrangements under this new scheme.
At this time the Historic Club scheme, which we come under, will not be changed and all regulations and rules pertaining to this scheme will stay as is.
Here's hoping that the CTP rates for vehicles listed under the Historic Club's do not change.
Anyway, the RMS site, Classic Vehicle Log Book trial gives heaps of info on the subject.
The BSA M/C Club will not be required to do anything er the log books as this will be the responsibility of the individual member.
RegardsPeter Wilson,Pres, The BSA Motor Cycle Club of NSW, Inc.
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Victor’s Run Page
Otford, 4 October, 2015
After the Picton via Wallacia ride set for this date was cancelled, without explanation, with the unofficial word coming out of the club’s monthly meeting that people would rather watch the NRL grand final set to kick off at 8pm that night, there was concern about yet another cancellation. After a few phone calls and an email alert, club captain Victor put it around that there WOULD be a ride after all, to Otford for a late breakfast, and return.
Four riders gathered at Wood Park around 9am on the Sunday, Victor on his BSA Firebird, the author on the Rocket 3, Paul on the “eBay” 750 Bonneville and Peter on his 850 “electric start” Commando. Not a huge roll-up, but the day was looking good and Victor led the riders down Stacey Street, over the M5, on down to the six lanes of Alfords Point Road, then through to the Heathcote Road junction at Lucas Heights. This is a well-worn track for the club and is always a delight crossing the Woronora River bridge then up the hill towards Heathcote, but on this occasion there was the usual donkey driving slowly in the overtaking lane preventing the riders stretching their machines around the sweeping bends up to the Princes Highway junction at Heathcote.
With the weather starting to warm up the ride swung right up the ramp on to the old Princes Highway, past the Woronora Dam turnoff, then left on to Lawrence Hargrave Drive around the edge of Helensbugh and down the escarpment to the Otford café arriving around 10.30am. The view from across the road from the café never ceases to take the breath away with a gentle zephyr this Sunday morning making patterns on the sea surface. Peter’s friend Phil on a KTM 690 joined us there. After coffee and an assortment of meat pies, sausage rolls and an apple pie, the ride headed on through the National Park, past a huge traffic jam going the other way which looked to have been caused by a police operation at the Bundeena turnoff, then over the Audley Weir and up the steep side of the Hacking River valley to the big junction at Loftus. After a petrol stop at Sylvania the ride continued up the Princes Highway then up King Georges Road, where Peter and Phil departed at Beverly Hills, Victor continued on up to Homebush, and the author and Paul peeled off on to the M5 and the north shore.
A great ride, excellent conditions, and everyone was home by around 1pm, seven hours before the NRL kick-off!
Mark W
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Photo of Mid North Coast members Steve & Neil at Grafton rally 29/8/15
Riders gather at Wood Park, Bankstown
The line-up at Otford
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Stanwell Park Norton Day “all-in-fest”16 October 2015
It was overcast, the skies filled with the promise of rain, and the nine bikes that gathered at Wood Park in time for a 9 am departure had to dodge a pretty big puddle from overnight precipitation to join the line-up. Opposite the watertower were club captain Victor on his A10, secretary Craig Greene on his Honda still battle scarred from car park altercations and three workmates of Craig's (two Doms and Johann) on late model sports bikes (the BMW and Triumph the standouts), Andrew Gunn and wife Ruth aboard his ’67 Lightning, Ian H on a ‘66 Triumph Trophy, Mark Azzopardi of the XS650 Gentlemen’s Riders’ Society on his custom XS650 as a guest of Victor, and the author and partner Sue on the A75R (relishing the cooler, overcast conditions).
Eschewing the risky U-turn on the Hume Highway in front of the park which has recently become the norm (there was the safety of two female pillion passengers to consider), Victor led the ride instead through the back streets of the suburb named after Sir Joseph Banks to Stacey St to begin the quick ride south with very few hold-ups to Heathcote Road and the assignation with the rest of the ride at Caltex Heathcote. A large group awaited there, including Rick Moss on his Rocket 3, still carrying the three-into-one pipe which he has pledged to replace with the rayguns, his son and grandson on a nice Triumph Thunderbird, Phil Fraser on his 1970 Lightning, Jim Fox on the ever-reliable Virago, Doug Mullen on the Triumph scrambler plus a couple of ring-ins – taking the ride number to 17 bikes. Again, another express ride with few hold-ups, taking only 20 minutes to make the distance down the old Princes Highway and on to Lawrence Hargrave Drive to Stanwell Park.
About 20 or so Norton Club bikes were there already, mostly Commandos, an Atlas and a sprinkling of other marques including two nice Vincents, were lined up under the trees at the eastern end of the park. Club president Peter Wilson, unadorned by leathers, and complaining bitterly about another malady keeping his A65 off the road, was there to greet his motorcycle-riding colleagues. He may need some outside assistance with his bike by around Christmas Party time. Bikes continued to arrive down the road entrance to the park and by late morning there were 60-70 bikes of all shapes, sizes and ages; two pre-war Rudges, an Indian military bike with an east-west V twin, another Vincent, Nortons, Triumphs, an AJS … too many to mention. With only one person at the park kiosk, there was a bit of a queue, so shifts of riders tended to wander down and try their luck at getting a coffee and a snack. At around 11.30 the author and Sue had to head off to see relatives in Mittagong, and through the course of the rest of the morning and early afternoon others, according to the author’s sources, drifted off home. By 1 pm, only Victor, Jim, Doug M and Mark A were left so they headed north up Lady Wakehurst Drive for a refreshment stop at the Otford caff and got a coffee and a pie without having to queue. Then it was up through the National Park and home. Not a drop of rain fortunately and by lunchtime the sun was out, almost perfect conditions for riding old English motorcycles.Apologies for any omissions; the author has trouble counting above 10 and riding at the same time! Mark W
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The original nine riders gather at Wood Park
Part of the BSA Club line-up at Stanwell Park
Car-bound President Peter Wilson greets riders with a tale of woe about his A65
A nice pair of Vincents
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Restoration of BSA S30/18 light
After finishing the Matchless G80 restoration I told myself that I would not take on another basket case project.
Well how short my memory is, as not too long after at a Regents Park BSA club meeting there was the latest Burble from Victoria. In the back for sale section was an ad for the S30. Mostly complete, an ideal project! As I had been looking for a girder fork bike for some time I could not resist the inevitable phone call.
I should add that about this time one of our Airedale terriers was due to come on heat and the chosen stud dog was in Warragul, Vic. This just happened to be about twenty miles from where the bike and bits were.
So as we were going there anyway...I might just as well have a look. There were some bits missing, but the price was right so home it came.
The first job tackled was splitting the crank cases, as there was too much play in the big end. Not a serious problem after having a new outer bearing made but the crowded race of rollers was an odd size, 5/16 x 3/8 and I found this impossible to obtain here, in UK or the States. I managed to get some rollers the correct diameter and a couple of inches long and so cut them roughly to size. Then they were spun in the lathe with a dremel set up in the cross slide, carefully getting them to the exact length. 14 of them took me two days.
The barrel is blind, has no head, but was in fair condition so made a hone turned from a block of cedar with a bolt through the centre and wrapped wet and dry around this. Put the bolt in an electric drill and cleaned out the bore. The piston I had was good, but needed new rings.
The bike is an S30/18 light. S30 (1930), 18 (the model), light (lightweight). The frame is of a very light weight construction, hence the name light. In the UK when this was made there were different prices charged for registering motorbikes dependent on weight. So this bike would been
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cheaper to register than say a Sloper which was being produced at the same time.
So being of a lighter weight construction the years had taken their toll on the frame parts. In that, I mean they were bent, buckled and twisted. Heat and gentle persuasion got the better of them so I just needed to make all the fittings to bolt it together.
I had the rear wheel but was missing the front one, managed to pick one up at Nabiac swap. Not correct, but after making a new axle to suit the girder forks I now had a rolling frame with crank case being an integral part.
The more I delved into the assortment of parts I had bought, the more there seemed to be missing. There is no workshop manual for this era of bikes, but I did have a parts list (for some obscure reason autographed by Phil Irving) with a drawing of each part relevant to all 1930 models. So it was matching part to drawing, Meccano style.
Missing was the oil sight feed, a type of egg cup looking thing with an adjusting knob. This was originally made of monkey metal and being in a very vulnerable position was/is prone to being snapped off. In fact I have not seen an original intact one!! Through the wonderful world of the internet, I managed to source a new machined casting and most if its innards from a wonderful guy in Holland (Jules Dassen) who has a wealth of knowledge of all things pre 1930 BSA. European swap meets have a lot more older stuff than here, and luckily at a swap meet somewhere, he also found the clutch parts that were missing.
The gearbox seemed in good condition, engaging all three gears on the bench. but when after washing out with kero and turning upside down there was a metallic chink, chink as two gear teeth fell out. With unbelievable luck, I met a friend at Nabiac swap (this is a year later) who put me onto someone that sold me a complete gear cluster.
Another very good friend from Sydney who is an ex copper smith, bent me an exhaust pipe which was fitted perfectly to the bike and would have been otherwise impossible to obtain. He had also made me one previously for the Matchless and yet again for the latest project an OK Supreme.
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So slowly it was coming all together. The magneto was overhauled and I made the fuel and oil lines from 1/4 inch copper tube with swaged ends (don't forget to put the nut on first!).
Well I wont say it went first kick but it did not take long to get the motor running, using an old upturned oil bottle as fuel tank but it gave me encouragement to continue. Missing still was the hand gear change gate. So Jules sent me a tracing from his friends similar bike and away I went with hack saw and file at a piece of angle iron until it looked pretty similar.
With all the linkages hooked up, the bike on the rear stand and motor ticking over, it was tentatively put it into first gear. Very pleased to watch the rear wheel spinning. Easing it into second gear noticed the rear wheel slowing down and then when into third gear going even slower.
Changing gear with one hand whilst scratching my head with the other hand, finally realised that the drawing I had copied was a mirror image. So it was back to the hack saw and file.
This is only part of the problems I encountered with the restoration, but I will stop here.
A couple of thousand hours would not be an exaggeration of the time spent to do a basket case restoration of this bike. Starting with a boxes of bits from a bike of this era which was only made for a couple of years is always going to be a challenge.
The personal satisfaction you get as that bike is out on the road for its first trip around the block is huge. And this gets even better on the second trip when you actually make it back home!
Neil Parker.
The Walcha Challenge Touring Trophy
Friday 20th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd of November 2015
When is a Tourist Trophy not a TT event, when it’s the Walcha Challenge Touring Trophy? It is neither a road race, nor a time trial, but
a handicapped touring event based on a unique score system using combined age of bike and rider. This event is focused on club registered machines up to 1985, but is open to all Club members on machines up to 2015. Meet and greet Friday, 9:30 start Saturday riding an approximate 250km map guided tour with support vehicle following, and perform surprise maintenance task you may encounter while on tour.
Free entry, catering for individual solo riders; however I do suggest for your own safety and enjoyment you enter as a 2 member rider team.
Entry Divisions include;P1 L/weight up to 250cc, P2 Junior 251-350cc, P3 351 -500cc Senior, P4 501-750, P5 751 – U/
ltd, P6 Sidecar. Remember this is a Touring Trophy, you should include: tool kit, puncture repair kit, spare tube if applicable, air pump or bottle, chain lube, hand cleaner, rags, mobile phone. Fear not
there will be no tyre or wheel removal.For ease of catering for Saturday night presentation meal and organisation of the event, complete and return the entry form to:
Neil Weir, c/- Taree & District Vintage & Classic Motorcycle ClubP.O. Box 978 Taree NSW 2430. Mob: 0404041627 or email entry to: [email protected]
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2015 Girder Fork Rally Cooma 16 to 18 October, 2015.
We arrived on Friday morning to quite warm day, moved into the tourist Park, unloaded the bikes and prepped them for the shakedown ride.
My partner Cissy and I headed off to the Cooma Monaro Historic Automobile Club to check in. I was riding my BSA 1926 S26 500cc flat tanker which I am still running in and Cissy was riding the little 250cc C10. She had only learned to ride it the week before and picked it up very quickly.
There were Triumphs from 1912 to all makes up to the early 40s. No other BSA members seemed to be present apart from Tony Gosling whom I knew riding his 1920s Indian.
We all headed off to the north of Cooma for a 30km run through fairly green countryside with some good hills. Poor little C10 needed a rest here and there to cool down before the hills and Cissy probably pushing it a bit hard. All went well with no breakdowns.
Saturday was cooler and we were lucky it did not rain on the day.
There were 60 bikes for the main run and we all headed off at 9am for Berridale, then onto Dalgetty for morning tea. The Club put on a very good morning tea here. The countryside was quite green with rolling hills and quite scenic. There were already some casualties with a hand full of bikes finding their way onto trailers.
From Dalgetty, it was on to Bombala which was quite a picturesque town where we had a great lunch with lots of choice in a local hall put on by the local Lions Club. On this leg the 2 bolts securing my stand fell out and my stand ended up dragging on the road for a while before I noticed. There was quite blowy on the road and the countryside was getting a bit more open and barren. More bikes found their way on to trailers for various reasons. A couple of bikes had a maggy issues and one lost oil pressure.
There were not too many hills and the riding was quite easy.
After a great lunch a fuel top up from the back up vehicles it was back to Cooma via the shorter route. After 30km I stopped and waited for Cissy at an intersection where one rider who knew me said that Cissy was stuck on a hill a couple of klms back. So I turned around and headed back to find out that she could not get 1st or 2nd gear. Just what I needed more mechanical work after such a great trouble free run. We waited for a back up vehicle and put the little C10 on and I kept going on the last 70km back to Cooma. It was a tiring run battling fairly strong winds on an open countryside.
By the end of this run virtually every back up trailer had a bike on it. I estimate at least 5 to 8 bikes failed to proceed to the end. The run on Saturday was a long one around 210 klms.
All in all a good rally, very well organised and some great country. With most of the older bikes you did notice a loss of power due to the altitude which made the hills a little tougher.
There was another run on Sunday but we headed back instead. If you want to take part next year I can recommend it.
RegardsEric S.
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CLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIAThe Club provides personal club name tags to members at a nominal cost. The example shows the club badge mounted on a dark green background. The tag is fixed by a pin attachment on the back. If you would like your personal name tag, please send $7 and your preferred name posting to the Club PO Box on page 2.
Badges alone are $5, patches $2 and bumper stickers $1, T-shirts (see ad).
Club T-shirts available:Deep green with yellow Club logo (sizes S - 4XL) $10 - financial members$15 - non members$6 - postage Contact Mark the Regalia Man on 0466 998 148 or [email protected]
Rent!The Club owns two Patio Heaters (the tall post radiator type) which are available for rent. Rates are $10 per weekend each. Contact Victor on 0408 286 434 or [email protected]
The Club has a bike trailer available for hire. $30 weekend or $50 per week. Contact Trevor on 0408 282 243 to book.
If you would like a trawl down memory lane, through the ups and downs of the BSA Club of NSW, then the Banter CD is for you!
It contains all (or as many as have survived) of the Club’s newsletters from 1979 to the present day, ranging through the forefronts of technology from Fordigraph to laser printer. 191 issues of unadulterated news, gossip and stories.
See the nostalgic articles, the spares and bike prices, the spelling, the crap cartoons and jokes !
Not to be missed and available for $5.00 plus postage ($2.50).To order, just email the Editor (see page 2).
A;lso available on CD are the Goulburn Rally photos. $10, proceeds to the Club. Contact Andrew G. via The Editor.
RECIPROCAL RUN INVITATIONMembers of all clubs receiving this magazine are cordially invited to participate in the club events of the BSA Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc (BSA NSW Club).
To satisfy the regulations of the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) of NSW, receipt of the invitation must be in your club minutes or your official "Day Book" or "Move Book".
Please note that attendance at these events must be approved by both Clubs. Attendance by members of your Club are approved by the BSA NSW Club by way of this invitation, however be sure to have your attendance noted by the BSA NSW Club's Club Captain Victor Terry on Ph: 0408 286 434 otherwise your ride could be illegal and may nullify your insurance cover.
For additional details and application forms for runs and rallies, please contact Craig Greene, BSA NSW Club Secretary on email: [email protected] or Ph: 0404 052 696.
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CLUB RUNS
Don’t forget the regular 3rd Saturday Run
Any queries on runs, please call the Club Captain, Victor, on 0408 286 434
Meeting places:
Prospect Hotel 3 Great Western Highway, ProspectBP Asquith Corner Pacific Hwy and Jersey St, North AsquithWatertower Wood Park, small lookout carpark on Hume Hwy westbound at intersection of Stacey St, BankstownCaltex Heathcote 1344 Princes Hwy, Heathcote, south of railway stationMcDonalds Kellyville Corner Merriville Rd and Windsor Rd, Kellyville Luna Park North SydneySt Ives Showground Mona Vale Road, St IvesCrossroads Hotel Cnr Camden Valley Way and Campbelltown Rd (end of old Hume Hwy), Casula
2015 Run Calendar5th July STANWELL PARK Beach Via Bulli. Meet 9.00am Watertower then 9.30am Heathcote
12th July Terry Dangarfield’s Mystery Ride. Meet BP Asquith 8.00am then Freemans Reach 10.00am25/26th July Macquarie Towns MPRC annual rally. Details page 11, entry form available.
26th July Taree and District Nabiac Swap meet. Opens at 7am for buyers
9th August BURRAGORANG Lookout at Nattai then to Picton for lunch and return via Campbelltown. Meet Watertower 9.00am, Prospect Hotel 9.30am.16th August NORTON Owners Club gathering at Brookvale.
6th September SCARBOROUGH Hotel. Meet 9.00 Watertower, then Crossroads Hotel
27th September CEMCC Annual Show Day. Cooper St Reserve, Engadine
September Manilla Run. Visit Uralla, Tamworth, possibly week-long? Contact Victor .
4th October PICTON via Wallacia. Meet 8.30am Watertower, then 9.00am Prospect Hotel
18th October Stanwell Park Beach Park. Joint gathering with Norton Club.
6-8th November 2015 BSA National Rally, South Australia. Link: www.bsasa.org.au/rally-page
6-8th November Hat Head Rally, Mid North Coast. Contact Neil [email protected]
15th November LITHGOW and Tarana for Lunch. Meet 8.30am McDonalds Kellyville
20-22nd November Walcha Challenge. BSA Club approved event –See page 14 notice.
6th December CLUB XMAS PARTY. 10am Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside.
20th December Join Macquarie Towns Club for their 5 Towns ride. Times to be advised and meeting point. Please Note : If raining on the scheduled ride day, the ride transfers to the following weekend. However, please check with the Club Captain, Victor, to confirm on the actual day as to conditions/ride etc as weather conditions vary in the Sydney region.
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For Sale1948 BSA C11, $1200, good tank, speedo in tank, new headlamp. needs some clutch parts. Frank Heffernan. PO Box 65, Bega 2550. Mob 0427 008964. 1969 Firebird, great looking bike that always turns heads. Everything works, Tri-Spark ignition, tyres excellent, paint good, chrome on rims and headers okay, but mufflers are pitted. Matching numbers. $10,500 ono - could help with delivery between Sydney and Brisbane for an agreed fee. Contact Dave on 0416 200 023. Located in South West Rocks NSW.1969 Rocket 3 - matching numbers, new paint, lots of new parts. $16,000 negotiable. Contact Dave on 0448 855 849.1965 A65 Lightning Rocket - very original cond except front guard, some rust damage. 2,718 miles on the clock, twin monoblocks, starts & runs nicely. Offers around $10K. Contact Ian 0428660545.1971 BSA A65T, fully restored/rebuilt with SRM end-feed conversion. Minor blemish on tank, otherwise in perfect condition. $7000. Contact Bill on 0423 264 130 to discuss after working hours.BSA M33 1954, good condition, new rings, valve guides, Amal carby, new clutch and wheel bearings. Contact Graeme on 0412232709 and make an offer.BSA Blue Star parts. Frame No B6 363. Engine No A8 264. Could use as is. Magneto reconditioned, gearbox good condition. Contact Allan (member of Queensland BSA Club) on 0428898188 or 0741515193 (home).1961 650cc Shooting Star. The bike has being checked over by John at Motociclo, starts and runs beautifully. Looking for 10k. Contact Lee on 0407 263 225.1971 BSA Thunderbolt, excellent original condition only 6000 original miles, 6 months NSW rego. $8000 firm. Contact Brad on 0410 552 294.1966 BSA B40 350cc. In good condition, mostly original. Starts easily and runs well. $5000 negotiable. Contact Ross on 0410 077 206. 1970 BSA Dandy Basket case [literally] and some extra AMAL carbys and other bits and pieces. Contact [email protected] for a list of what's included.1967 BSA 500 twin, Ex John Newton display bike. NRMA valuation K12, asking K8. Text 0418642589.BSA B Series 8 inch half width front hub. Alloy brake plate needs minor repair. Never to be repeated bargain basement price $100. David Lewis, 02-96306304.1967 BSA Lightning - restored, great condition, red. $8500. Contact Tony on 0414890018.1958 BSA Road Rocket 650cc Café Racer and 1970 BSA Royal Star 500cc. The Road Rocket has been reconditioned, and is silver in colour. The Royal Star is in original condition and is unmolested. Selling both as a new project awaits. Open to offers on both. Contact Tim (Albury) on 60217014 or 0427217014.1956 Bantam. Restored as original 4 years ago and been a personal museum item since. Excellent condition. Black, 11205 on odometer. Located near Gosford. Consider all offers over $3k. Contact Andrew on 0418682388.1972 BSA Lightning and 1929 BSA Sloper. Lightning has a pricetag of $10,000 & the Sloper $12,000. Both bikes have been restored sometime ago and run well. If anyone is interested contact Dave on 0407 490 677.FREE TO A GOOD HOME: C10 frame, number YC10T8936. Complete with top and bottom triple clamps and one fork leg. A bit rough, but it is a freeby after all. David Lewis, 02-96306304.21 TT issues of The Motor Cycle and Motor Cycling, covering all years 1952 to 1959. All in very good condition for their age, a few have loose covers. Asking $100 for the lot. David Lewis, 02-96306304.1970 BSA Royal Star. On sale after 4 November. Good condition. Lots spent. Ian Mob 0412 564 521
WantedGenuine matching number BSA Big Valve Super Rocket if this is possible. Will travel and pick up.Cash Buyer.Mob 0439831171.Ray.
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A65, 4 gallon chrome tank, pre'68. Also need chain guard and fork, shrouds. Contact Rick 0407954160.US style peanut tank for a 1971 A65. Contact Bill Sayer, [email protected] B40 petrol tank. Need not be perfect. Can swap for A65/50 tank (mid 1960s, US, flip cap andteardrop badge mounts) in quite restorable condition. Peter [email protected] and SS80 parts. All parts required. Contact Nev on 0417 772 581 or [email protected] Triumph - A pulley wheel set for the crankshaft. Any valves, springs and cylinder head plugs for the 500cc 1908-1912 motor. 1908/9 frame & forks. 1908/9 tank with pump and caps. Bosch open works maggy I was told type DA2. Carby slides throttle & air for brass 1909 carby. Any maggy, air, throttle and a front brake lever's for this era. Speedo drive gearbox take off down at the front wheel for the Stewart speedo. Rear wheel belt rim.1912 Triumph frame, forks and with or without tank. 1914 Triumph. Carby slides for silver 1914/15 carby. Speedo drive gearbox take off down at the front wheel for a Jones speedo. Any rear free wheel clutch hub bits and hub or complete wheel with Westward pattern. Rear wheel belt rims. Contact Eric on 0430226349. B25 Primary case cover. Contact Ross on 0418600840.Front hub/brake drum (or complete wheel) to suit 1959 Bantam D7. Contact Glenn on 0419442669.BSA 441 Shooting Star. Contact [email protected] B31 petrol tank - any condition. Contact Howard on 43421594.1933 sloper cylinder for M33-10 600 CC side valve. All info is welcome [email protected] .Fuel tank and front/rear guards for 1937 Empire Star any condition considered! Contact Peter on 0410 490954Circa 1930 Sloper OHV, handlebars, front and rear brake actuating levers, front brake bits that mount on the forks, or any other sloper spare parts. Also, Triumph Veteran 1909 frame, and any other running bits, tank, wheels and whatever is available. Contact Eric on 0430226349. 1931 BSA L31-6 De Luxe. I’m trying to track one down as my father used to own one when he was 18 but unfortunately never told me & I only found out after he had passed away. I would really appreciate any contacts you may have of any members that may have one for sale. Phil McGee [email protected]
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BIKE T-SHIRTS • NORTON APPAREL • ENGINEER & ROSSI BOOTS
ACE CAFÉ MERCHANDISE • WAX COTTON JACKETS/JEANS
UK LEWIS LEATHERS • STAGG LEATHERS
Sydney Moto Morini & Royal Enfield Dealer
ALL TYRE BRANDS & FITTING
BLUE SLIPS / PINK SLIPS / QBE GREENSLIPS
95-97 Princes HwySt Peters NSW 2044
T: (02) 9557 7234E: [email protected]
European and Classic Motorcycles
Authentic Merchandise & MemorabiliaService - Repairs - Sales
Also: classic leather gauntlets, white silk scarves, books, posters, b/w photos, classic bike DVD’s, badges, patches and a whole lot more.
www.motociclo.com.au
95-97 Princes HwySt Peters NSW 2044
T: (02) 9557 7234E: [email protected]
European and Classic Motorcycles
Authentic Merchandise & MemorabiliaService - Repairs - Sales
Also: classic leather gauntlets, white silk scarves, books, posters, b/w photos, classic bike DVD’s, badges, patches and a whole lot more.
www.motociclo.com.au
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