JULY 2018

Classic Clatter The Journal of the Classic & Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club of NSW Inc.

WWW.CEMCC.ORG.AU

Debenham Rally, Most desirable bike – Jim Gleeson’s 1960 Mk. IV Douglas

JULY 2018

Classic Clatter The Journal of the Classic & Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club of NSW Inc.

WWW.CEMCC.ORG.AU

Debenham Rally, Most desirable bike – Jim Gleeson’s 1960 Mk. IV Douglas

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Noises from the Big End: With your help I have been able to compile a comprehensive list of Australian service providers, which will appear in this issue & on the website. Let me know if you have any names to add. I am still looking for volunteers to nominate themselves as Marque experts, don’t be afraid to send me your details. I take this opportunity to thank the previous committee for all their volunteer (behind the scenes) work in formulating the new constitution. In this issue you will also find a technical section and I urge all of you to send in any technical articles to our editor. The June crossword was appreciated as I have received several positive comments, so I ask you to continue to let me know what you want to see in your magazine, remember this is your Clatter and your club and it will only survive with your active participation. Last month, the lucky participant of the $50 trivia prize, was Alan Harper. Bearing in mind there were around 100 manufactures of motorcycles within the greater Birmingham, area. Following is a list of the more significant marques: Abingdon King Dick AKD; ABJ; Alldays; Ariel; Baker; BSA; Calthorpe; Carfield; Clyno; Connaught; Dunelt; Excelsior; Federal; Forward; Heldun; Henley; Hercules; Ivy; Ixion; James; JES; Levis; LGC; Lloyd; Metro; Mercury; New Comet; New Hudson; New Imperial; New Ryder; Norton; OK; Phillips; Quadrant; Radco; Raynal; Rockson; Rolfe; Scott; Sirrah; SOS; Stevens; SUN; Sunbeam; Trump; Velocette; Walco; Wolf. After the WW1 it was boom time for Birmingham motorcycle manufacturers but it was short lived with many makers only lasting a year as they competed in a very crowded market. The depression 30s saw many go out of business. Many depression survivors that turned to war work in 1939 never returned to motorcycle manufacture. In 1931 a significant development was the acquisition of AJS motorcycles by Colliers, the owners of Matchless motorcycles of London. In 1938 they acquired Sunbeam and the group reformed as AMC, (Associated Motorcycles Ltd.) Other acquisitions came, Francis Barnett in 1947, James in 1952, Norton in 1953 and Brockhouse Engineering in 1959. There was a

resurgence of interest in lightweight motorcycle, mopeds and scooters in the 50s in reaction to imported Vespa and Lambretta scooters. However, this was the first signs that British motorcycle manufacturer's management neither understood their market, or their customers. British products lacked Italian panache & style & the Italians easily captured the scooter market, it helped that their scooters were actually reliable too! In the 60s there were just 10 national motorcycle manufactures left & the Japanese gave them the final lesson on how to build products in keeping with peoples wants rather than boardroom politics. The British motorcycle industry failed to see the threat of the Mini Car & of the Japanese talent for continuous improvement. By the 70s the motorcycle was no longer just transport for work, it was a leisure tool. Sidecars had all but disappeared and the sports motorcycle was becoming the new cool motorcycle. The final nail in the coffin was the Triumph Co-operative at Meriden who must be this country’s greatest example of stupid and pointless unionism. They single handedly destroyed what was left of the industry with their militant, defiant attitude supported by government minister, Tony Benn. The co-operative also destroyed BSA causing the closure of the Small Heath plant & swallowing up large amounts of tax payers’ money. The co-operative finally went bankrupt in 1983, bringing about a shameful end to a once great industry. The assets were bought by Coventry businessman John Bloor &Triumph lives on today, sadly the more deserving BSA is just a memory. Today there is no manufacture of motorcycles within Birmingham. Let us all hope that what happened to the British motorcycle industry will remain a management and union lesson for future generations but unfortunately the old saying that history shows that we do not learn from history will probably be said again many times! Yours in Motorcycling…………David deLapp Reference:http://madeinbirmingham.org:80/motorcycle.htm

CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW Inc. OFFICE BEARERS for 2018

OFFICE BEARERS President David deLapp 9600 9894 Vice President David Lewis 9630 6304 Secretary Barry Newell 0415 166 845 Treasurer Allan Smith 9639-7017 Committee Members Ian Wood 0414 556 677 Chris O’Carroll 0438692949 Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Alan Harper 9627-3290 Joe Vella 0419-200-262 Editor Enid O’Carroll 0429150186 Regalia Ray Gosling 9665-5213 Events Committee John Key 0408 650 815 Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Rally Secretary Chris O’Carroll 0438692949 Librarian Kim Fleming 9652 2223 Permits Officer Paul Rees 0456-439-370 email: perees@bigpond.com Web Administrator Ian Richardson ian@cemcc.org.au Rally Director Chris O’Carroll 0438692949 Membership Officer Alan Harper 9627-3290 email: harper6t@aol.com Welfare Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 M NSW Liaison Officer Joe Vella 0419-200-262 Program Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Club Meetings: Dundas Sports & Recreation Club, 9 Elder Road, Dundas. Fourth Wednesday of month 8.00pm Postal Address P.O Box 3033 Telopea NSW 2117 CENTRAL WEST BRANCH Patron Rick Kent 6361-7915 President Rick Kent 6361 7915 Vice President Mark Turnbull 6362-7953 Secretary David Scott 0438-612-874 Treasurer Michael Hall 6365-1233 Librarian Don Wilson 6362 3584 Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360-0115 Permits Officer Rick Kent 6361 7915 Events Committee Rick Kent 6361 7915 Mark Turnbull 6362-7953 David Scott 0438-612-874 D. Thorn Brian Corey 6361 4396 Michael Hall 6365-1233 Charles Stammers 6365 1351 Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360-0115 Branch Meetings: Gladstone Hotel Function Room Corner of Hill and Bing Streets First Monday of the month 8.00pm Postal Address P.O Box 431 Orange NSW 2800

ILLAWARRA BRANCH Patrons Norm Aldridge. President Jim Cummings 4261-5614 Vice President Merle Graham 4632-7202 Treasurer Michael Mellin. 0412-199-680 Secretary Ken Kermode 0425-322-432 kermode@outlook.com.au Regalia Officer Bill & Marie Furney 4225-9281 Librarian Allan Graham 4632 7202 Events Coordinator Jim Cummins 4261-5614 Events Coordinator (Sundays) Mick Johnson 0419-297-171 Mid-week Convenor Ron Foye 4229 6616 Program Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003 Rally Committee Adrian Wallace 0415 422 167 Debenham Rally Merle Graham, Wayne & Brian Martin Show Day Organiser Sydney Catering Officers Wayne Martin 0404-353-537 John Hughes 4297-5545 Welfare Officer Vacant Historian Steve Ansell 0412 992 627 Technical Officer Allan Graham 4632 7202 Property Officer Adrian Wallace 0415-422-167 Branch Meetings: Keiraville Public School, Gipps Road Keiraville 7.30pm Second Monday of the month Postal Address P’O Box 5340 Wollongong NSW 2500

MACHINE EXAMINERS Albion Park Bob Vine 4256-6940 Baan Baa Warren Chapman 0428-422-708 Baulkham Hills Allan Smith 9639-7017 Coledale Mark Clarke 0421 597 579 Coniston Michael Johnson 0419 297 171 Douglas Park Allan Graham 4632-7202 Engadine Bob Moss 9520-4721 Miranda Mark Mansell 0406-043-953 Kirrawee Richard Stock 0437-267-683 Lavington Tony Ryan 02-6040 6249 Lake Illawarra South Jim Crocker 4296 5060 Maroubra Richard Ementon 9349-4160 Merrylands Ross Mc Dermott 9632-8406 Molong John Packham 6366 8622 Orange Bernie Schell 6360-0563 Orange Rick Kent 6362-9602 Revesby Ray Lutherborrow 9771 5672 Robertson Robert Tobler 4885 1881 Seven Hills Peter Scott 9624 1262 Woodford Peter Wolfenden 4758-7177

LIFE MEMBERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Allan Graham, Merle Graham, John Harman,

Alan Harper, Ken Haslett, Barry Jarvis, Roger McGregor, Jack Martin, Wayne Penny, Elsie Romey, Keith Sandell, Sue Simmonds

and Allan Smith

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CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW Inc. OFFICE BEARERS for 2018

OFFICE BEARERS President David deLapp 9600 9894 Vice President David Lewis 9630 6304 Secretary Barry Newell 0415 166 845 Treasurer Allan Smith 9639-7017 Committee Members Ian Wood 0414 556 677 Chris O’Carroll 0438692949 Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Alan Harper 9627-3290 Joe Vella 0419-200-262 Editor Enid O’Carroll 0429150186 Regalia Ray Gosling 9665-5213 Events Committee John Key 0408 650 815 Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Rally Secretary Chris O’Carroll 0438692949 Librarian Kim Fleming 9652 2223 Permits Officer Paul Rees 0456-439-370 email: perees@bigpond.com Web Administrator Ian Richardson ian@cemcc.org.au Rally Director Chris O’Carroll 0438692949 Membership Officer Alan Harper 9627-3290 email: harper6t@aol.com Welfare Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 M NSW Liaison Officer Joe Vella 0419-200-262 Program Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Club Meetings: Dundas Sports & Recreation Club, 9 Elder Road, Dundas. Fourth Wednesday of month 8.00pm Postal Address P.O Box 3033 Telopea NSW 2117 CENTRAL WEST BRANCH Patron Rick Kent 6361-7915 President Rick Kent 6361 7915 Vice President Mark Turnbull 6362-7953 Secretary David Scott 0438-612-874 Treasurer Michael Hall 6365-1233 Librarian Don Wilson 6362 3584 Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360-0115 Permits Officer Rick Kent 6361 7915 Events Committee Rick Kent 6361 7915 Mark Turnbull 6362-7953 David Scott 0438-612-874 D. Thorn Brian Corey 6361 4396 Michael Hall 6365-1233 Charles Stammers 6365 1351 Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360-0115 Branch Meetings: Gladstone Hotel Function Room Corner of Hill and Bing Streets First Monday of the month 8.00pm Postal Address P.O Box 431 Orange NSW 2800

ILLAWARRA BRANCH Patrons Norm Aldridge. President Jim Cummings 4261-5614 Vice President Merle Graham 4632-7202 Treasurer Michael Mellin. 0412-199-680 Secretary Ken Kermode 0425-322-432 kermode@outlook.com.au Regalia Officer Bill & Marie Furney 4225-9281 Librarian Allan Graham 4632 7202 Events Coordinator Jim Cummins 4261-5614 Events Coordinator (Sundays) Mick Johnson 0419-297-171 Mid-week Convenor Ron Foye 4229 6616 Program Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003 Rally Committee Adrian Wallace 0415 422 167 Debenham Rally Merle Graham, Wayne & Brian Martin Show Day Organiser Sydney Catering Officers Wayne Martin 0404-353-537 John Hughes 4297-5545 Welfare Officer Vacant Historian Steve Ansell 0412 992 627 Technical Officer Allan Graham 4632 7202 Property Officer Adrian Wallace 0415-422-167 Branch Meetings: Keiraville Public School, Gipps Road Keiraville 7.30pm Second Monday of the month Postal Address P’O Box 5340 Wollongong NSW 2500

MACHINE EXAMINERS Albion Park Bob Vine 4256-6940 Baan Baa Warren Chapman 0428-422-708 Baulkham Hills Allan Smith 9639-7017 Coledale Mark Clarke 0421 597 579 Coniston Michael Johnson 0419 297 171 Douglas Park Allan Graham 4632-7202 Engadine Bob Moss 9520-4721 Miranda Mark Mansell 0406-043-953 Kirrawee Richard Stock 0437-267-683 Lavington Tony Ryan 02-6040 6249 Lake Illawarra South Jim Crocker 4296 5060 Maroubra Richard Ementon 9349-4160 Merrylands Ross Mc Dermott 9632-8406 Molong John Packham 6366 8622 Orange Bernie Schell 6360-0563 Orange Rick Kent 6362-9602 Revesby Ray Lutherborrow 9771 5672 Robertson Robert Tobler 4885 1881 Seven Hills Peter Scott 9624 1262 Woodford Peter Wolfenden 4758-7177

LIFE MEMBERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Allan Graham, Merle Graham, John Harman,

Alan Harper, Ken Haslett, Barry Jarvis, Roger McGregor, Jack Martin, Wayne Penny, Elsie Romey, Keith Sandell, Sue Simmonds

and Allan Smith

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March

THE FOLLOWING LISTED CLUBS HAVE INVITED C&EMCC MEMBERS TO ATTEND THEIR RUNS IN 2018 Vintage Motor Cycle Club

96241262

Macquarie Towns

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Velocette Owners Club of Aust. 99206658 Veteran & Historic MCC 88830390 Newcastle Classic MCC 49467835 Shoalhaven HVC Club 44212140 Shoalhaven Classic MCC 44218810 Classic Riders Club of Goulburn 48221818 The BSA Club of NSW 0408286434 Central Coast Classic MCC 43964647 Parkes Antique Motor Club 68622105 Illawarra Classic MCC 42318492 Hunter Valley Norton Owners Club 0419307219 VV&CMCC of ACT 0413023875 A.J.S./Matchless – Australia 0423096659

• All membership fees are due before 1st January each year; there is no grace period.

• Membership fees are $47.00 ($20.00 for Associate Members) plus $10.00 joining fee for new members

(cheque payable to C&EMCC of NSW Inc.)

• Members riding vehicles with HCRS are reminded that if their membership fees are not paid by the due date they are no longer financial members and their registration and CTP will be void! (i.e. the vehicle is unregistered & uninsured).

• New members will only be accepted at Club or Branch meetings. For information on HCRS contact the club Permits Officer Paul Rees 0456439370 or go to the club’s website www.cemcc.org.au

CLUB REGALIA Available at bargain prices. We now have available T-shirts in black sizes: L, XL and XXL $15 each Iron on Cloth Badges $ 5 Machine Badges $15 Lapel Badges $ 4 T-Shirts $15 Sloppy Joes $25 Caps $ 8 Polo Shirts $25 High Visibility vests $20 Number plate name bars $10 Plus delivery, order all above from Ray Gosling Phone 02-9665-5213 Email gosling78@bigpond.com

CLASSIC CLATTER Thanks to the team from Illawarra for the report and pictures of the Debenham Rally. Great work putting them together so quickly, so we could feature Rally in this issue. The final deadline for the August edition is the 15th of July 2018. Please send contributions to: Enid O’Carroll enidoc@cemcc.org.au

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March

THE FOLLOWING LISTED CLUBS HAVE INVITED C&EMCC MEMBERS TO ATTEND THEIR RUNS IN 2018 Vintage Motor Cycle Club

96241262

Macquarie Towns

47738027

Velocette Owners Club of Aust. 99206658 Veteran & Historic MCC 88830390 Newcastle Classic MCC 49467835 Shoalhaven HVC Club 44212140 Shoalhaven Classic MCC 44218810 Classic Riders Club of Goulburn 48221818 The BSA Club of NSW 0408286434 Central Coast Classic MCC 43964647 Parkes Antique Motor Club 68622105 Illawarra Classic MCC 42318492 Hunter Valley Norton Owners Club 0419307219 VV&CMCC of ACT 0413023875 A.J.S./Matchless – Australia 0423096659

• All membership fees are due before 1st January each year; there is no grace period.

• Membership fees are $47.00 ($20.00 for Associate Members) plus $10.00 joining fee for new members

(cheque payable to C&EMCC of NSW Inc.)

• Members riding vehicles with HCRS are reminded that if their membership fees are not paid by the due date they are no longer financial members and their registration and CTP will be void! (i.e. the vehicle is unregistered & uninsured).

• New members will only be accepted at Club or Branch meetings. For information on HCRS contact the club Permits Officer Paul Rees 0456439370 or go to the club’s website www.cemcc.org.au

CLUB REGALIA Available at bargain prices. We now have available T-shirts in black sizes: L, XL and XXL $15 each Iron on Cloth Badges $ 5 Machine Badges $15 Lapel Badges $ 4 T-Shirts $15 Sloppy Joes $25 Caps $ 8 Polo Shirts $25 High Visibility vests $20 Number plate name bars $10 Plus delivery, order all above from Ray Gosling Phone 02-9665-5213 Email gosling78@bigpond.com

CLASSIC CLATTER Thanks to the team from Illawarra for the report and pictures of the Debenham Rally. Great work putting them together so quickly, so we could feature Rally in this issue. The final deadline for the August edition is the 15th of July 2018. Please send contributions to: Enid O’Carroll enidoc@cemcc.org.au

The Putty Road gremlins strike again By David Lewis

A few years ago, I wrote a story for the Clatter on the history of my 1971 BSA Lightning. I bought it new. If you were to have asked me if I believed in the dark forces, supernatural happenings, gremlins etc, I would have laughed. Now I am not so sure. We have probably all experienced gremlins interfering with our enjoyment of our old motorcycles from t ime to t ime, but I now know just where the BSA gremlins lie in wait. They like to ply their trade on the Putty Road. One of the few t imes that my BSA let me down back in the day when it was my everyday transport was back in about 1972. I was on the Putty Road in the region of Colo Heights, cruising at about 75mph, when a loud clanging preceded coming to a fairly quick stop. It later turned out to be the left hand exhaust pushrod off its rocker, so to speak. The valve had apparently briefly seized. That was readily f ixed, and the bike did about 30,000 miles before the inevitable bigend bearing failure led to it being laid up for many years. Now fast forward the clock of t ime to 2016. The BSA has been restored and on historic registrat ion for a number of years and is st ill great fun to ride from t ime to t ime, but at a much reduced pace. In April of 2016, the heat of summer had at last gone and motorcycle riding was much more pleasant than over the preceding few months. One Friday, son Cameron (1982 900 Ducati) suggested we go for a ride up to the Blue Gums cafe, along the Putty Road. Can you see where this is heading? The BSA gremlins must have known we were out on the Putty Road that day, as the little buggers were pat iently lying in wait! We were enjoying the traffic free ride and were in the region of Colo Heights when the inevitable happening and they struck! The BSA came to a sudden stop. No warning, no misfire, nothing. It was as if the ignit ion had been turned off. But the bike would restart straight away, so we turned around and headed back towards Windsor. But it would stop suddenly again every few kms but restart readily. I had fitted a Boyer electronic ignit ion system, and this would seem to be the culprit, although how those gremlins could f it into that is beyond me. We arrived back at Colo Heights after a few more stops, where I sent Cameron home for the

trailer. I didn't fancy a semi behind me when I stopped in the middle of the road. The same bike had broken down twice on the same sect ion of the Putty Road, it is just that the breakdowns were 44 years apart! I subsequently f itted a new ignit ion unit and have had no further issues. Boyer themselves thought this was the problem. But I haven't ventured back up the Putty Road. I will leave those gremlins to amuse themselves at someone else's expense. __________________________________________

MotorLife Museum This is the best kept secret in Wollongong. There are approx 30 bikes on display from the Australian made Spencer motorcycle Wayne gardeners racing bike and one of his vintage bikes.

Veteran Triumphs, several Henderson’s from the Kevin Cass collection, The Douglas which re-enacted the circumnavigation of Australia, The CSD (bacon slicer) developed but Clem Daniels from Wollongong and raced by Kevin Cass. Plus Indians, Raleigh’s,AJS, Mv Augusta, scooters and more. That’s without all the cars and trucks on the display floor. www.motorlifemuseum.com.au Contributed by Jeremy Knight

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Bikes of the 1974 and 1975 Castrol six hour More in series by Mick Darcy 1973 had been fairly uneventful as far as disputes with the scrutineers however this all returned to 1974. The BMW of Brian Hill and Clive Knight R90/6 was escorted to the winners’ circle(second) at the end of the race, Hindle had been forced to use the non-fairing bike rather than the are 90 S, as fairings were not legal in 1974. However, the scrutineers found that this bike and the third placed BMW have non-standard fork internals giving them a substantial advantage. What actually happened was Kawasaki Z1 900s delivered a 1,2, 3 wins for Kawasaki. The Kawasaki mark VI of Greg Hansford and Warren Willing had lead the race initially, the scrutineers found that the bike didn’t have its key in the ignition and no further progress was made. At the flag Kawasaki 900 Lead the BMW, followed by another 900 which was later disqualified due to a larger fuel tank, leaving three Kawasaki Z900 to sit in the winner’s circle for the unlimited class. In the 500 mL class, The Yamaha Rd 350 had arrived, beat the second placed Kawasaki H1 500 and the CB 500 home by two laps. An Interesting side note is that Doug Chivas was placed fourth in the 500 CC class, after converting from driving cars, he was at the time quite famous for driving Chrysler E49 chargers against the likes of Peter Brock, and Allan Moffat. In the 250 class, the Yamaha RD 250 again excelled beating the GT 250 Suzuki and another RD 250 home. Tires had yet to make a real impact on the race, fuel stops had become far more efficient and a place to substantially improve or damage the contenders chances. So from an interesting new bikes perspective, I’ve really covered off the main contenders in the last years summary so I will move on to 1975 with some new bikes appearing , The Kawasaki Z 900 would continue to rule however it had some new interesting challengers Bikes Of the 1975 Castrol six hour. The race ended being another win for the Kawasaki Z1 900, followed home by Ken Blake on the BMW R90 Kawasaki took the nest next three places then a Laverda 1000, yet another Kawasaki, Honda cb750, Laverda 1000 and Neal and Doug Chivas on a Kawasaki 750.

The Z900 was the king of the road and you cannot write these articles but see how dominant that particular bike was over such a long period of time, no other bike would ever match such dominance. An interesting side note, is the Kawasaki Z900 starred in the Australian movie “Stone”, which highlighted a group of bikers riding these outstanding bikes, most of us have seen the movie but it’s well worth a second look, not just for the bikes of the time but it’s still a great story. Second place BMW R90S, was now legal. This was a substantial improvement on the bike that did so well last year, it now had twin discs at the front, weighing in at 215 kg without 898 mL boxer twin engine. This motor had a high compression ratio than the R90/6 at 9.5 to 1. Producing 67 hp and a top speed of 120 miles an hour.

1975 saw the Ducati 900 SS appear for the first time and while the Kawasaki finally won the race, the Ducati had truly won the hearts and minds of many. The race through wet with dry patches, truly tested the great skills of these fantastic riders. There was a dingdong one two battle with Z1, it looked like it was going to win before the 900ss finally gave up the ghost with just half an hour to run a six hour event. The 250 class was no more in 1975, however the 500 mL class was still there and it was a 1,2 victory for the Yamaha RD 350. Ducati 900ss Outgunned in a straight line by the super smooth twin overhead camshaft 900 of the Kawasaki, The Ducati made up all its ground on the corners through outstanding handling for the time. Ducati 900 SS was a product of the famous imola win, coming in two sizes the 750 SS and 900 SS, the 900 was really an 864cc, 90° V twin with Bevel driven camshafts, and desmo valves. In standard form they produce 64 hp had a weight of 215 kg for the top speed around 140 miles an hour. I can

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Bikes of the 1974 and 1975 Castrol six hour More in series by Mick Darcy 1973 had been fairly uneventful as far as disputes with the scrutineers however this all returned to 1974. The BMW of Brian Hill and Clive Knight R90/6 was escorted to the winners’ circle(second) at the end of the race, Hindle had been forced to use the non-fairing bike rather than the are 90 S, as fairings were not legal in 1974. However, the scrutineers found that this bike and the third placed BMW have non-standard fork internals giving them a substantial advantage. What actually happened was Kawasaki Z1 900s delivered a 1,2, 3 wins for Kawasaki. The Kawasaki mark VI of Greg Hansford and Warren Willing had lead the race initially, the scrutineers found that the bike didn’t have its key in the ignition and no further progress was made. At the flag Kawasaki 900 Lead the BMW, followed by another 900 which was later disqualified due to a larger fuel tank, leaving three Kawasaki Z900 to sit in the winner’s circle for the unlimited class. In the 500 mL class, The Yamaha Rd 350 had arrived, beat the second placed Kawasaki H1 500 and the CB 500 home by two laps. An Interesting side note is that Doug Chivas was placed fourth in the 500 CC class, after converting from driving cars, he was at the time quite famous for driving Chrysler E49 chargers against the likes of Peter Brock, and Allan Moffat. In the 250 class, the Yamaha RD 250 again excelled beating the GT 250 Suzuki and another RD 250 home. Tires had yet to make a real impact on the race, fuel stops had become far more efficient and a place to substantially improve or damage the contenders chances. So from an interesting new bikes perspective, I’ve really covered off the main contenders in the last years summary so I will move on to 1975 with some new bikes appearing , The Kawasaki Z 900 would continue to rule however it had some new interesting challengers Bikes Of the 1975 Castrol six hour. The race ended being another win for the Kawasaki Z1 900, followed home by Ken Blake on the BMW R90 Kawasaki took the nest next three places then a Laverda 1000, yet another Kawasaki, Honda cb750, Laverda 1000 and Neal and Doug Chivas on a Kawasaki 750.

The Z900 was the king of the road and you cannot write these articles but see how dominant that particular bike was over such a long period of time, no other bike would ever match such dominance. An interesting side note, is the Kawasaki Z900 starred in the Australian movie “Stone”, which highlighted a group of bikers riding these outstanding bikes, most of us have seen the movie but it’s well worth a second look, not just for the bikes of the time but it’s still a great story. Second place BMW R90S, was now legal. This was a substantial improvement on the bike that did so well last year, it now had twin discs at the front, weighing in at 215 kg without 898 mL boxer twin engine. This motor had a high compression ratio than the R90/6 at 9.5 to 1. Producing 67 hp and a top speed of 120 miles an hour.

1975 saw the Ducati 900 SS appear for the first time and while the Kawasaki finally won the race, the Ducati had truly won the hearts and minds of many. The race through wet with dry patches, truly tested the great skills of these fantastic riders. There was a dingdong one two battle with Z1, it looked like it was going to win before the 900ss finally gave up the ghost with just half an hour to run a six hour event. The 250 class was no more in 1975, however the 500 mL class was still there and it was a 1,2 victory for the Yamaha RD 350. Ducati 900ss Outgunned in a straight line by the super smooth twin overhead camshaft 900 of the Kawasaki, The Ducati made up all its ground on the corners through outstanding handling for the time. Ducati 900 SS was a product of the famous imola win, coming in two sizes the 750 SS and 900 SS, the 900 was really an 864cc, 90° V twin with Bevel driven camshafts, and desmo valves. In standard form they produce 64 hp had a weight of 215 kg for the top speed around 140 miles an hour. I can

say that mine truly would go that fast, however it had a bad habit of blowing counter shaft seals. The seals were not found on the 1975 bike as they were the means by which the gear change was moved from the right hand side to the left on the later bikes. These bikes were kickstart only, however they had outstanding brembo twin discs upfront, and additional on the back, long wheel base, which gave them outstanding stable cornering ability. for the day they handled magnificently, the clutch however was something of a workout for your left hand, the kickstart could launch you if you didn’t use it carefully, and the riding position is something I can’t imagine doing for six hours today, though when I was 24, I used to go touring on it.

The 900 SS imported by Ron Angel, went on to win the Bathurst race weekend for the first time truly challenging the Z900s, however was later disqualified as it was found to be a special factory built bike. Looking at the spec sheet, you would have to think that this bike was probably going to be disqualified in the six hour had it not failed. As on paper you can’t see how it would’ve been as fast as it was.

Laverda 1000 3c was truly a long legged high-performance bike not really suited to the tight corners of Amaroo, however it took sixth and ninth place in the race in 1975. These bikes again had outstanding twin disk front end, they were very tall someone less you’re 6 foot plus the hard right, powered by a smooth three cylinder overhead camshaft engine, producing 85 hp, at top speed of 133 mph. They weighed in at 225 kg, 5 speed gear box & carried a relatively small fuel tank of 15.5 L.

Triumph Trident Peter Stevens organisation entered three triumph Tridents, with the best finishing 12 but importantly all finished. This is the three cylinder bike which Triumph should have launched in 1968 it truly would’ve been an outstanding thing in that time, weighing in at 228 kg with 68 hp, the top speed of 109mph. With a single disc break front end, it was an exceptionally stable handling bike. However, by 19 trim 75 it could no longer compete with the hard charging Japanese and the great handling Italians.

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Occasional Comments By Alan Harper How good is the Clatter of late? Some new ideas on format and layout and a great deal more input from more members providing excellent and interesting articles has resulted in an invigorated Clatter. I am sure previous editors would be jealous at the number and quality of the articles we have seen of late. Please keep your articles coming, the more you put in, the less of my ramblings are needed. I recently had a call from Graham Goodwin referring me to a producer wanting bikes for a photo shoot at Newtown for an advert. Apparently, they wanted bikes that were not pristine and looked like they were being restored, so my well used bikes were what was needed, rather than pristine examples. A few phone calls and I was asked to bring my 1950 Triumph and Kawasaki 900, but not to wash them. It was an interesting experience, getting the bikes to Newtown before the 6am start and finding parking for the car and trailer. Only the Triumph was used in the shoot with its tank removed to make it look as if it was being worked on by a bunch of old codgers. Seeing the whole process gave an insight into how much we see on TV is carefully staged and by 8am it was all over and it was time to pack up and head home. I believe it will be in a series of ads to encourage older Australians to get out there and do things with their friends. I had to renew car insurance on my old Falcon, the renewal was for 3rd party property and came to $606 as I have 19 year old Alex listed as a driver, but I then went to the company's website and filled in their form for a comprehensive policy with the same drivers and surprising the cost for more cover was reduced massively to around $375. I couldn't believe this and called them to see if it was correct, we went through the whole quote process and indeed it was correct and after talking to them they reduced it further to $359. I couldn't get my credit card out quick enough to pay. Run to Stone Café 5/4/18, we had a small group head out in fine weather (that seems to be all we can get in Sydney of late) for a shortish run through the hills

district finishing at the Stone Café for morning tea and a chat. It was good to see Phil Leach back on his BMW along with John Key on a Ducati, Chris O'Carroll on his BMW, Peter Wolfendon an Velo and me on a Kawasaki. It’s a pity we don't get more for these very social events, most of us headed back via Wilberforce, the Terrace and North Richmond as to avoid the traffic around Windsor. In the shed I have a Tiger 100 part built and I ordered a set of rims and spokes from Hagon's in England, this is never a cheap exercise but I thought I better get these delivered before the GST starts to be applied on overseas purchases less than $1000, I believe this will start 1st July 2018. Even with the hefty 85 UK pounds postage the rims and spokes are still cheaper than you could pick them up locally and they are drilled to suit the hubs. Surprisingly they said there was a 3 week backlog of orders, but they arrived within a couple of days of me paying for them, now to get the hubs ready and put them all together. With Winter now upon us the 2nd June run to Colo was held in cool conditions with rain threatening all day, but never actually delivering. It kept the numbers down to just 3 of us taking on the conditions, Kevin Holmes (Norton Commando), Chris O’Carroll (BMW R100S) and myself (Kawasaki Z1A) did the fairly brisk ride up through the hills and over the Sackville ferry and on up to Colo Heights, before turning back for morning coffee at Colo. It was a quite pleasant ride with very little traffic and warm enough on the bike once you rugged up for the ride. It was good to see Kevin Holmes on a ride again and at the stop, he was mentioning that a track at Marulan is approaching completion, this has been a "training" track in the past but has been recently upgraded to a level where it could be used for competition, this will be great when that happens as we are so limited in road race facilities in NSW. ____________________________________________

Quiz Questions: Q1: What is the piston position (Inches BTDC) for a fully advanced WLA Harley? Q2: What year did the BSA factory close? Q3: How wide is a WM3 wheel rim (to 2 decimal places)

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Occasional Comments By Alan Harper How good is the Clatter of late? Some new ideas on format and layout and a great deal more input from more members providing excellent and interesting articles has resulted in an invigorated Clatter. I am sure previous editors would be jealous at the number and quality of the articles we have seen of late. Please keep your articles coming, the more you put in, the less of my ramblings are needed. I recently had a call from Graham Goodwin referring me to a producer wanting bikes for a photo shoot at Newtown for an advert. Apparently, they wanted bikes that were not pristine and looked like they were being restored, so my well used bikes were what was needed, rather than pristine examples. A few phone calls and I was asked to bring my 1950 Triumph and Kawasaki 900, but not to wash them. It was an interesting experience, getting the bikes to Newtown before the 6am start and finding parking for the car and trailer. Only the Triumph was used in the shoot with its tank removed to make it look as if it was being worked on by a bunch of old codgers. Seeing the whole process gave an insight into how much we see on TV is carefully staged and by 8am it was all over and it was time to pack up and head home. I believe it will be in a series of ads to encourage older Australians to get out there and do things with their friends. I had to renew car insurance on my old Falcon, the renewal was for 3rd party property and came to $606 as I have 19 year old Alex listed as a driver, but I then went to the company's website and filled in their form for a comprehensive policy with the same drivers and surprising the cost for more cover was reduced massively to around $375. I couldn't believe this and called them to see if it was correct, we went through the whole quote process and indeed it was correct and after talking to them they reduced it further to $359. I couldn't get my credit card out quick enough to pay. Run to Stone Café 5/4/18, we had a small group head out in fine weather (that seems to be all we can get in Sydney of late) for a shortish run through the hills

district finishing at the Stone Café for morning tea and a chat. It was good to see Phil Leach back on his BMW along with John Key on a Ducati, Chris O'Carroll on his BMW, Peter Wolfendon an Velo and me on a Kawasaki. It’s a pity we don't get more for these very social events, most of us headed back via Wilberforce, the Terrace and North Richmond as to avoid the traffic around Windsor. In the shed I have a Tiger 100 part built and I ordered a set of rims and spokes from Hagon's in England, this is never a cheap exercise but I thought I better get these delivered before the GST starts to be applied on overseas purchases less than $1000, I believe this will start 1st July 2018. Even with the hefty 85 UK pounds postage the rims and spokes are still cheaper than you could pick them up locally and they are drilled to suit the hubs. Surprisingly they said there was a 3 week backlog of orders, but they arrived within a couple of days of me paying for them, now to get the hubs ready and put them all together. With Winter now upon us the 2nd June run to Colo was held in cool conditions with rain threatening all day, but never actually delivering. It kept the numbers down to just 3 of us taking on the conditions, Kevin Holmes (Norton Commando), Chris O’Carroll (BMW R100S) and myself (Kawasaki Z1A) did the fairly brisk ride up through the hills and over the Sackville ferry and on up to Colo Heights, before turning back for morning coffee at Colo. It was a quite pleasant ride with very little traffic and warm enough on the bike once you rugged up for the ride. It was good to see Kevin Holmes on a ride again and at the stop, he was mentioning that a track at Marulan is approaching completion, this has been a "training" track in the past but has been recently upgraded to a level where it could be used for competition, this will be great when that happens as we are so limited in road race facilities in NSW. ____________________________________________

Quiz Questions: Q1: What is the piston position (Inches BTDC) for a fully advanced WLA Harley? Q2: What year did the BSA factory close? Q3: How wide is a WM3 wheel rim (to 2 decimal places)

Technical Talk Dave’s Diary No. 1

(How to convert a Lucas 4657-2MC tail light part 1.)

When fitting out a 1950 AJS for registration, I noticed that there was no stop light fitted in the tail light assembly.

The solution was to discard the single lamp holder and replace it with two separate holders (see images).The one lamp wired up as before (to the tail light switch) and the other wired to a universal stop switch. The stop switch can be purchased from any good bike shop or through the UK owner’s club (Pt. No. 900506). By making up a small bracket, the switch can be anchored to the bolt securing the rear brake plate. The spring end is then clamped to the brake rod.

A bright idea is to purchase from Jaycar a 3 amp diode (Pt. No. 1N5404). These are less than $1ea and solder this in place between the two positive terminals of the lamp (see wiring diag.). In this way both bulbs will glow when the brake pedal is pressed and both windows in the tail light will be illuminated. As a safety measure, if one bulb blows then the other will still work. This will not interfere with the operation of the parking /Tail light. However, when the parking /Tail light is ON, only one globe will work for the stop light. The diode is quite small and easily concealed inside the tail light assembly.

This system will work with both 6 and 12 volt batteries, but the polarity is important, if your system is positive earth then the connections at A & B (or DA & DB) will need to be reversed. As a rule, the current flows from positive to negative (forget about electron flow). For identification, the Negative side of the diode has a white band around it.

So, now the conversion is effected, the brake light is twice a bright as normal and a lot easier to see. This conversion suits Lucas type 4657-2MC tail lights which were fitted as original equipment to a variety of post war Classic bikes.

Workshop Services Listings see over pages 10-11

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DEALERS & TRADERS AUSTRALIA MOTOCICLO WWW.MOTOCICLO.COM.AU 02 9557 7234 BILL GREEN -BSA M20 email: bbg34@bigpond.com TROJAN CLASSIC MCC www.trojanclassic.com 02 9759 6990 CLASSIC BIKE SPARES www.classicbikespares.com.au 02 4938 5103 BRITISH MOTORCYCLE SPARES britmotorcyclespares@hotmail.com 02 4984 5656 ALL PARTS www.classicallparts.com.au 02 4884 1481 NORM JEANNERET normjea@hotmail.com 02 4984 5656 COBBS CLASSIC www.cobsbritishcyclespares.com 02 6553 9442 MCA SUPERMARKET www.mcas.com.au 02 9648 1400 UNION JACK MOTOR CYCLES 03 9499 6428 VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SWOP SHOP 03 5722 1457 MODAK MOTOR CYCLES email: modak@hotkey.net.au 03 9602 1229 PIONEER CYCLES www.pioneercycles.com.au 07 5491 5344 BJ’s BIKES & BITS http://www.britishmotorcycle.com.au 07 3391 7322 GREAT SOUTHERN MOTORCYCLES 08 9841 2246 CLASSIC CYCLE SPARES 08 8281 0555 ENGLISH MOTOR CYCLE SPARES 08 8297 4114 BILLS BIKE BITS 08 8389 6911

FASTNERS AUSTRALIA CLASSIC FASTNERS jb@classicfasteners.com.au 08 8346 9838 S/S FASTNERS 02 4333 1578 KEVIN TYRELL 02 6653 2603 VELISS S/S 02 4333 1578 AU FASTENERS SUPPLIES - Recoil / threads ausfs@bigpond.com BSF BOLTS (Vic) 0408 056 255

CARBURETTORS JOHN PARKER (AMAL) ukcarbs@hotmail.com 03 9879 3817 ALAN GRAHAM 02 4632 7202 JEFF SKILLEN 02 4932 3231

ENG & MAN OF PARTS AUSTRALIA JP PISTONS S.A. www.jp.com.au 08 8261 9171 ALAN THUYS ENG S.A. thuyseng@optusnet.com.au 08 8240 1799 HEAD WORKS email: headworks01@optusnet.com.au 03 9568 5226 MOTOR CYCLE REBAND 08 8864 5122 MANX CLASSIC SPARES manxcs@ncables.net.au 03 5331 6466 SPROCKETS AUSTRALIA 03 9687 8177 VALVES MADE TO ORDER 03 9735 5090 GREG BALL ENGINEERING 02 9521 8470

Wheels KEMPSEY MOTORCYCLE WHEEL WORKS bernadettekesby123@gmail.com 02 6566 8599 LIGHTFOOT ENGINEERING lighteng@burwood.hotkey.net.au 03 9898 3677 ALL WEST MOTOR CYCLES 03 9743 0732 CLASSIC MOTOR CYCLES 03 9347 3129 ARTHUR SQUIRES 02 9534 3033 MIKE WARNER WHEELS 07 5493 1966 CHIVO'S 02 9682 5950

Reboring & Balancing OGER ENGINES 03 9729 9677 DUNCAN FOSTER ENGINE RECONDITIONERS 02 9671 6333 DICK HOLLAND 02 6292 1219 GARY MAC 0412 278 619

Restoration Repairs & parts CHM (Castle Hill Motorcycles) www.castlehillmotorcycles.com.au 02 9894 8225 ALL WEST MOTORCYCLES 03 9743 0732 PETER SCOTT MOTORCYCLES 02 9624 1262 BIRDWOOD MOTROCYCLE ENG. martyn.adams@bigpond.com 421874513 MOOREBANK MOTORCYCLE SERVICE P/L 0416 062 806 GOWANLOCK DUCATI https://ducati-gowanlock.com 02 9750 4346 ROY KILGORE TRIUMPH https://www.facebook.com/RKTriumphs/

Tanks JOHN BENNET (m/facture tanks & gen rest’n) 03 5786 5198 CLASSIC RESTORATIONS (tank restorations) classicresto@ihug.com.ao 08 8563 3095

Pin Striping MAJOR LOOK SIGNS Tank motif and air brush work. 03 9379 1933

Painting STAR ENAMELLING 02 9790 1025 KEED BROS email: ron@keedbrothers.com.au 02 9567 5422 CROWS CUSTOM PAINT 02 9502 4353 SYDNET CUSTOM SPRAYPAINTING 02 9721 2244 COLIDE-A-SCOPE facebook.com/Collideascopemotorcycles/

Exhaust pipes & handle bars JIM BROWNLEE 03 9761 9217 STAINTUNE www.staintune.com.au 02 4871 3188 OVERLANDER EQUIPMENT http://dropbears.com 03 5562 6362 REDLINE EXHAUSTS www.redline.vcsweb.com REBAND reband@intermode.on.net 08 85645122

Instruments Cables & Drives PETER BOROS 02 9920 6658 TT ENTERPRISES email: tim.thearle@bigpond.com 0417 892 766 CONWIRE CONTROL CABLES 02 9774 2155 RINGWOOD SREEDO SERVICES - Colin oldbones@msn.com.au 03 9874 2260

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PETER MEYER AUTO & MARINE INSTRUMENTS www.automarineinstruments.com.au FJ & AM BENNEY 03 5336 2616 SHEPPARTON SPEEDO & INSTRUMENTS 03 5831 2670

Tinware CLASSIC BIKES VIC PL 03 9436 1353 HENRY Mc DONALD 03 5122 2551 TINWEST SHEETMETAL WORK 03 9974 0609 GARRY TISCHLER 03 9592 8946 ADAM HIGGINS (REPO MUDGUARDS) 03 5148 3207 VINTAGE STEEL (WA) www.vintagesteel.com.au 0497 999 011

Batteries KEY BATTERY SERVICE P/L 02 4226 1170

Electrical PETER SCOTT MOTORCYCLES qualmag@optusnet.com 02 9624 1262 CHRIS ZOCH COD Electrical rewinds magneto@spin.net.au 03 57261961 Classic & Vintage bulbs www.classicandvintagebulbs.com 08 82784393 CITY AUTO ELECTRICAL SERVICES 03 9450 6677 BLUE SPARK MAGNETOS 03 9716 3231 Early Triumph (Btyce) etm39@optusnet.com.au 03 97541039 MAGNETECH email: mag_spark@hotmail.com 02 4384 3571 JACK USSHER 02 6642 4569

Chrome plating BLU CHROME 02 9790 6834 PIONEER PLATING www.pioneerplating.com.au 02 9734 6609 SWIFT ELECTROPLATERS www.swiftelectroplaters.com.au 02 9648 3144 TOOLCHROME ENGINEERING ( Hard chrome) 03 9587 3916 NUNAWADING SPECIALISED ELECTROPLATERS 03 9878 9047 K & D CHROME 08 9493 4390 A1 CHROME FINISHERS ( TANK SPECIALIST ) 08 8268 3766

Metal Polishing METAL POLISHING & CHROMING 02 9601 6095 VINNEY’S METAL POLISHERS & ELECTROPLATERS 03 9794 7530

Cam grinding / Balancing SPECIAL PISTON SERVICES 03 9793 1110 CAMTECH 02 9755 3101

Brake / Clutch / Cork inserts BGT BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES 03 9819 3878

Taps / Dies and Tools GOLIATH THREADING TOOLS 03 9387 4755 Len Redenbach Iptools@bigpond.com MCJING TOOLS www.mcjing.com.au 02 9709 8805

Upholstery SUPERTRIM 03 9874 5599 RELIABLE RETRIM reliableretrim@hotmail.com 03 9306 6940 M.J.M MOTOR TRIMMING 02 4821 6166

Con-rod, copper gaskets components RIDGECREST ridgecrest@optusnet.com.au http://www.ridgecrest.com.au 03 5981 4334

Fibreglass reproductions MOTO TUMBI - Classic Motorcycle Fibreglass www.dropbears.com/c/cmf/index.htm

Springs & SS THE SPRING SHOP 03 9794 9399 JOE SEISUN ( manufacturer ) 03 9558 2600 BERNHART SPRINGS 03 9720 6202

Heat treatment R J HEAT TREATMENT 02 9601 5842

Repo Castings. GREG DITCHFIELD manxcs@ncables.net.au 03 5331 6466

Grinding GG GRINDING & ENG. P/L (precision grinding) www.gggrinding.com.au 02 9792 1277

Gear Cutting. MARCUS DEUTSCHER 95339 4989

Protective coatings & blasting VAPOR BLAST S/WSYDNEY james@vaporblastswsydneyau.com 0400 782 260 VAPORBLAST CLEANING 0419 631 574 Mr KLEEN www.mrkleenind.com.au 02 9790 4758 STRIPCO www.stripco.com.au 02 9792 3411 HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS Leongatha 03 5662 4719 M.K SANDBLASTING 02 9708 0531

Chemical cleaning REDI STRIP www.redistrip.com.au 02 9831 6799

Suspension PROVEN PRODUCTS - IKON suspensions http://www.ikonsuspension.com.au 02 6040 9955

Graphics MOTOGRAPHIX (Tas) Email: decals@motographix.com.au 0439 883 164

Chains TSUBAKI www.tsubaki.com.au 02 9704 2500 BCS Bearing and Power Transmission www.bcs.com.au 02 8706 2100

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Minutes of the General Meeting — Classic & Enthusiasts Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc.

Date: 23 rd May 2018 Meeting Opened : 8:08pm

Chaired: David Delapp Attendance: 14 Apologies: Kim Fleming, Ian Wood, Peter Wolf, John Key, Gordon Mitchell, Joe Vella New Members: NIL Previous Minutes: Taken as read. Moved and Accepted Allan Smith. Second by Allan Harper Maters Arising: NIL Correspondence In: Club Journals from - Illawarra Classic MCC, Veteran Vintage & Classic MCC Veteran & Historic MCC, Macquarie Towns Restoration & Preservation Club, Newcastle Classic MCC Macquarie Towns Rally Entry form for 28/29th July 2018 received. A letter from Fair Trading regarding application to rec.;ster change of constitution Correspondence Out: NIL Matters Arising: NIL Treasurer: Allan Smith reported a total balance of $17,370.75 credit Editor: Enid O'Carroll made a request for more articles for publication in our club clatter. David Delapp asked for any tech manuals and articles. Magazine Distribution: As per normal Events: 2nd June ride as published. 10 June ride as published. Peter Boros mentioned velo run for Saturday 26th

May 2018 Permits: Nil Library: David Delapp has asked Kim Fleming to obtain a list of a variety of workshop manuals including Electrical Systems. MNSW: NIL Regalia: Sloppy Joes & Badges still available Membership: Couple of new membership requests Program Officer: At our next club meeting we have a special guest speaker, Denis Quinlan, who will give a presentation on motorcycle instrumentation Welfare: it was reported that Bob Satiley has passed away General Business: David Delapp reported that there will be no video at next meeting due to a committee meeting before general meeting. David asked for information on where to buy spare parts etc. for most models Allan Smith reported on several issues in constitution to be looked at. Allan reported that a suggestion for postal votes was received from Illawarra club David Lewis reported on the upcoming Garret Steam Train Run Keith Sandell had a call from Barbara Kensley regarding obituary for our club Meeting Closed: 8:45pm Secretary: Barry Newell

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Minutes of the General Meeting — Classic & Enthusiasts Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc.

Date: 23 rd May 2018 Meeting Opened : 8:08pm

Chaired: David Delapp Attendance: 14 Apologies: Kim Fleming, Ian Wood, Peter Wolf, John Key, Gordon Mitchell, Joe Vella New Members: NIL Previous Minutes: Taken as read. Moved and Accepted Allan Smith. Second by Allan Harper Maters Arising: NIL Correspondence In: Club Journals from - Illawarra Classic MCC, Veteran Vintage & Classic MCC Veteran & Historic MCC, Macquarie Towns Restoration & Preservation Club, Newcastle Classic MCC Macquarie Towns Rally Entry form for 28/29th July 2018 received. A letter from Fair Trading regarding application to rec.;ster change of constitution Correspondence Out: NIL Matters Arising: NIL Treasurer: Allan Smith reported a total balance of $17,370.75 credit Editor: Enid O'Carroll made a request for more articles for publication in our club clatter. David Delapp asked for any tech manuals and articles. Magazine Distribution: As per normal Events: 2nd June ride as published. 10 June ride as published. Peter Boros mentioned velo run for Saturday 26th

May 2018 Permits: Nil Library: David Delapp has asked Kim Fleming to obtain a list of a variety of workshop manuals including Electrical Systems. MNSW: NIL Regalia: Sloppy Joes & Badges still available Membership: Couple of new membership requests Program Officer: At our next club meeting we have a special guest speaker, Denis Quinlan, who will give a presentation on motorcycle instrumentation Welfare: it was reported that Bob Satiley has passed away General Business: David Delapp reported that there will be no video at next meeting due to a committee meeting before general meeting. David asked for information on where to buy spare parts etc. for most models Allan Smith reported on several issues in constitution to be looked at. Allan reported that a suggestion for postal votes was received from Illawarra club David Lewis reported on the upcoming Garret Steam Train Run Keith Sandell had a call from Barbara Kensley regarding obituary for our club Meeting Closed: 8:45pm Secretary: Barry Newell

Debenham Winter Tour

Hi to everyone, I just got home from the Debenham Winter Tour and thought now or never it's the time to write a report on the get together of motorcyclist in the southern highlands town of Moss Vale and its surrounds. The event started at 8.30 AM Saturday morning with the briefing of the marshals of their responsibilities etc. and departed, at 9.00 AM the tourists started the course which meandered through the minor roads to the morning tea stop some 38 Kms later where the hot tea, coffee was eagerly consumed with cake, fruit and biscuits. The weather definitely windy and crisp but enjoyable if you’re riding a favoured motorcycle, after the break the marshals set of to man their posts for next trek of 69 Ks around the highlands near Robertson back to the meeting place of Fitzroy Falls Reservoir where a BBQ lunch had been prepared by some our volunteers, the weather had warmed marginally for this section. After the group had finished the presented sustenance and looked and admired the assembled mass of vintage, veteran and classic cycles & the gathering of 5 outfits, the marshals again set for the last of section of the tour back to Moss Vale Caravan Park with the tourists following full bellied and smiling. The return journey of 42 Ks taking in more of the minor & under used back roads of the area. The Saturday night presentation and dinner went off a treat with tongues getting more exercise. Sunday dawned blue skies and considerably colder, oh yeah it rained Saturday night and at 10.00 AM a group of 25 or so keen and colder riders set off on another part of the tour of 55 Ks on another ride taking in a picture perfect views of the surrounds. There are number who I would like to thank for their help Joy, Mick, Simone, Col, Merle, Ross [Key Batteries] particularly Wayne for organizing the food, cooks route etc. the diligent marshals, back up trailer drivers and all those helping in any way, a big thank to all. According to the participants one of the of the best rallies/tours they've attended in a long time. Some of the statistics 77 entrants of which 5 were outfits, 16 x pre-1940’s, 14 x 40's & 50's models. All the best in riding Brian Martin. Gallery pictures thanks to Lester Hamilton. Award winning bikes and owners:

Paula Richardson 1930 B.S.A. Sloper. Mo Kalnin 1966 Bultaco Metralla Ken & Cathy Robinson 1939 Matchless G 80 Howard Chapman B.SA. Sloper Outfit Steve Hunt 1936 Norton Richard Steain 1965 Honda CB72 Jim Gleeson 1960 Douglas MK IV Most desirable bike

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Debenham Winter Tour

Merle Graham and winner Jim Gleeson

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Debenham Winter Tour

Merle Graham and winner Jim Gleeson

Illawarra Branch Minutes 11th June 2018

Meeting Opened: 8.00 pm Jim Cummins in the chair Attendance: 47 Apologies: Alan & John Baker, Bill & Marie Furney, Tony Campbell, Ron Hodge, Ron Foye, John Sproule,

Alan & Judy Aldridge Visitors: Steve (The Phantom) Walker New Members: Correspondence In: “Tweelers” magazine and Macquarie Towns M.R & P. C. magazine Macquarie Towns Annual Rally entry form 28/29 July

Mt Gladstone (Cooma) Girder Forks Rally October 19/21 Snowy Mtns. Classic Hillclimb 24/25 November A.M.C.A. National Auction list update.

Previous Minutes: Taken as read from the Clatter, moved by Peter Jones and seconded by Phil Minns “That the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting.” (Passed)

Business Arising: Debenham Rally entry form missing from clatter. Treasurer: Balance: $16,507.53 as at end of May. Full report in minute book. Moved Col Elliott sec. Mick

Johnson “…that the report of the Treasurer be accepted. (Passed). Welfare Officer: Kim and Ken were welcomed back. Ron Foye has some issues and would appreciate a call.

Doug Haig and Barry Jarvis unfortunately has deceased. History: Steve Ansell has been researching the history of motorcycles in the area and state. He showed

pictures of AJS and Matchless bikes utilising water cooling, superchargers and v4 motors in 1936. Not all makes were as advanced in design.

Library: Allan has a full list of all the books in our library. Peruse at your leisure. Sign borrowings out and back in when read.

Technical Officer: Allan has been playing with a Moto Guzzi Turismo. Regalia: No Report. Events: **For the latest correct information on rides look up the club site.**

Tim Seiber has an idea for a rally minus unnecessary frills. No catering, no marshals and a come and go when you like format. Interested? See Tim. Mid-Week Run. (1st Wednesday of the month No report – no ride. Next ride 4th July. Dam Ride 16th May to Burragorang Lookout on a cool sunny day – perfect! The route followed Picton Road, Douglas Park, Razor Back, Picton, Bakers Lodge Road, detoured through Belimba Park Village to the Lookout. Rahna Elliott met us there with boiling water with Alan Parsons. John and Lee Jones played Master Chef exquisitely. 35 people attended comprising of 32 bikes, 11 on club plates and 3 in 2 cars. Next ride will be 20th June to Shoalhaven Heads. 10:30 pick up at Albion Park Hotel. This ride is always on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Tortoise Ride had 25 people and 24 bikes invade coffee shops at Austinmer. Feature bike was a Norton Dominator “7” put together by Ron Moon. The variety of members, wives and friends made a great atmosphere. Coffee Ride Monday 21st was to Shellharbour Harbour. Next ride Sunday 24th June

Coming Events **For the latest correct information on rides look up the club site.** Event Reports Berry Heritage event saw 18 people in great riding conditions attend the Heritage Motoring

Festival at beautiful Berry showground. Put this event on your calendar! Mick Hockley rode to Darwin on a KTM supported ride with 250 or so other KTM

enthusiasts. Rides were about 200 to 550 kms. per day with huge support. Mechanics repaired bikes for the cost of parts. Medical staff were supported with various gear including 3 helicopters. All were needed on the first day. One support truck carried air filters and cleaning

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gear while another had tyres and tubes. Tubes were so hot they were melting inside the tyre. Cost was $2500 which included pretty much everything.

Mick Mellin spoke for about the 5th time of his forays into Vietnam. This one included an overnight on Ha Long Bay. Cost was only an average of about $130 a day for everything. Recommended.

General Business: Moved Lester Hamilton Sec. Peter Jones “..that we donate $1000 to the Illawarra Cancer Carers.” Passed. Ron Neale mentioned that Carr Bros. Motorcycles may give a discount if you show your club membership card. A question was asked as to what the progress on the publication of the executive committee reports is. Jim to investigate.

Raffle: Bob Warden, Mark Pike (re donated), Merv Henderson, Alan Bennett, Mick Mellin, and Dave Robinson.

Programme Officer: Brian Martin gave a talk on wheel rebuilding and truing while doing it. Who said he couldn’t walk and chew gum at the same time. The intricate machine can be replicated using a swingarm and simple framework. Well, he made it look simple. Tip include using good quality spoke spanners.

Meeting Closed: 9:30 pm Secretary: Ken Kermode

Next Meeting July 9th _____________________________________________

Dam Ride Report Hi to all Cemcc members guests, and those who have already read some of the writings on the Dam Wednesday rides. Since me last putting fingers to key board we have had a number of very successful rides taking in some of the southern highlands, and south west of Sydney water area attractions. Two rides ago we ventured to Berrima on the southern highlands to a site of world war 1 significance, a German intern camp where a number of people were detained, because it was thought they could have been a danger to the British empire, funnily enough they could come and go through the day but had to return for the evening detainment. At this area they built quite an area for living, entertainment and a bridge over the. Wingeecarribee river, this area is worth a visit. At this ride we ride we had turn up of 34 people 29 bikes 8 of which were on club plates and 3 in a car. Pictures in May clatter. Now onto our last run, this ride was to Burragorang lookout, a magnificent day for a ride on a motorcycle cool air sun shining great company, we rode the Picton road, through Douglas park, Picton along to Oakdale with a bit of detour but on to the lookout where we were met by Rahna Elliot who had been volunteered to supply to Hot water for the Tea and coffee, a big thank you. Well on arrival the cooking started and cooks Allan and Lee cooked up the sausages to perfection and as the usual there were no leftovers. Looking around at the different groups of conversationalists, I have notice the participants seem to rotate to different groups, keeping different perspectives of curing the worlds woes as well as the health of the older generation. Oh, at this ride we had 35 people, 32 bikes 11 of these on club plates, and 3 in 2 cars, another successful ride. Well to sum up this this what I thought would be a short story we are looking forward to the next Dam Wednesday 20th June ride to a destination undecided at this point of time, but all are welcome members, guests, neighbours, enemies, and even those from Sydney branch, we are one club after all. All the best in riding Brian, contact number 0408 835 139.

See pictures inside back and back cover

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CEMCC of NSW Central West Branch MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING

Monday 4-6-2018 - Gladstone Hotel Function Room.

Meeting opened: pm, chaired by president Rick Kent Attendance: in attendance, as per attendance book. Apologies: David Scott, Glen Cansdale, J Packham, D Wilson Visitors: Nil Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion: That minutes be accepted Moved: R Solling, 2nd G Crisp Business Arising: Nil Treasurer’s Report: Bank Statement Balance: $11301.18 Term Deposit: $7520.16 Interest: Cheque A/c: $3782.02

Payments: Nil Motion: That the Treasurer’s report be accepted. Moved: K Daniel, 2nd G Crisp

Correspondence in: Illawarra Magazine Macquarie Towns Newcastle Classic Bike Correspondence out: Emails: Clatter Editor – Minutes, for Sale, plus coming events. Registration Report: Nil Past Events May Saturday 19thh Central West outing departs Gladstone Hotel 10am for Molong via Amaroo Rd, Cumnock, Manildra,

return via Cudal and Bowen Park Rd. Excellent ride. Road from Cumnock to Manildra was excellent. Lunch at Manildra. On return as we passed the Flour Mill, there was a loud explosion, with part of the top floor blown away. Fortunately lead rider Mark Turnbull, stopped to check if all were on the road, otherwise, a minute later we may have had metal implants as the road was covered in metal debris!

Tuesday 22ndh Central West Mid-Week Ride...- No takers! 25th, 26th,27th Historic Racing at Winton Victoria. – David Scott attended. Great machines and great racing! Sat 26thh Central West Saturday afternoon ride. – No starters. General Business: Committee meeting Wednesday 13th 8pm at Rick Kents. Meeting closed: 8 pm Next Meeting: 2nd July at 7.30 pm ________________________________________________

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Mon 2nd Central West Monthly Meeting, Gladstone Hotel Function Room, 7.30 PM Wed 4th South Ride. Suggested Route: Heathcote> Old Highway> Sublime Point> Bulli Pass> Bald Hill> Home through National Park or Old Hwy. Start 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552 Wednesday 4th Illawarra Midweek ride to Austinmer Beach. Leaves Key Batteries at 10am with ride passing through Waterfall and The National Park. Return by most suitable route. Ron 42-29-6616. Saturday 7th Kurrajong Café Meet Macca’s Ettamogah 8.30 9 start. Alan 9627 3290 Sunday 8th Central West departs Gladstone Hotel Carpark at 10 am –Molong, Cumnock, Yeoval (Lunch Banjo Paterson Ctre), Wellington, Stuart T. Monday 9th 8.00pm Illawarra meeting at Keiraville School. A rare treat for you tonight, Ian Richardson’s 1928 600 E28 Douglas will be featured. Saturday 14th Illawarra Tortoise Ride. Leaves Key Batteries at 1pm. Local Wollongong ride includes afternoon tea stop. Details call Jim 42-615-614. Sunday 15th Kulnura Meet Asquith for 9am start. Chris 0429 150 186 Tuesday 17th Central West Mid-Week Ride. Meet at 10.00 AM at McDonald’s, North Orange – Nashdale, Borenore return to Orange. Wed 18th South Ride. Suggested Route: Heathcote > Old Highway > Key Batteries> Wilton> Appin> Sublime Point >Bulli > Bald Hill> through The National Park> Bundeena. Start 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552 Wed 18th Dam Ride leaves Key Batteries at 10 am. Details Brian 0428 351 139 Sun 22nd South Ride. Suggested route: Oran Park Drive> Dan Cleary Drive> Cobbity Rd > right Werombi Rd through Theresa Park> Silverdale Rd> the Oaks > Oakdale > Barkers Lodge Rd > Fergusson Rd > left into Lakesland Rd > Thirlmere (stop)> cross the railway & Thirlmere Way to Tahmor > Yerrinbool > Cross Motorway to Colo Vale > Hill Top > Thirlmere > Picton. Depart Leppington at 9am.

Monday 23rd Illawarra Offroad Day. New meeting place at Pheasants Nest Service Centre Hume Hwy. Park behind centre for a 9:30 am meet. Check ride group prior to departure if ride has been cancelled due to weather or fire concerns. Jim 42-615-614. Thurs 26th South Ride. Deepwater Motorboat Club at 10am start. Loop Rd via Heathcote Rd and New Illawarra Rd to Woronora Park. Gordon 9609 3552 Sat 28th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM ride to Blayney, via Beasley Rd, Spring Hill, Milthorpe, return Milthorpe and Forest Rd. Sunday 29th. Illawarra Winter ride to Huskisson for lunch. Leaves Key Batteries at 10am, with 10:30am pick up at Bombo Railway Station. Jim 42-615-614. Monday 30th. Illawarra Coffee Ride to Kiama. Meet in Harbour carpark at 10am and then select morning tea venue. Details call Jim 42-615-614.

AUGUST Wed 1st South Ride. Heathcote> Old Highway> Sublime Point> Bulli Pass> Bald Hill> Home through The National Park or Old Highway. Start 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Monday 6th Central West Monthly Meeting, Gladstone Hotel Function Room, 7.30 PM Sunday 12th Central West outing departs Gladstone Hotel Carpark at 10 am – Blayney (Morning Tea), Trunkey Crk., Rockley (lunch), Bathurst, Lewis Ponds and Icely Rd to Orange. Monday 13th, 8.00 PM Illawarra meeting at Keiraville School. Peter Shoemark has digitally converted some of his Super8 movies of racing from the ‘70s he will screen tonight. Some members who banged handlebars & fairings back in the day might be surprised to see their younger selves! Wed 15th South Ride. Heathcote > Old Highway > Key Batteries> Wilton> Appin> Sublime Point >Bulli > Bald Hill> through The National Park> Bundeena. Start 10am Heathcote WW Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552 Wed 15th Dam Ride leaves Key Batteries at 10 am. Details Brian 0428 351 139 Tuesday 21st Central West Mid-Week Ride.. Meet at 10.00 AM at McDonald’s, North Orange – Nashdale, Borenore return to Orange.

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Mon 2nd Central West Monthly Meeting, Gladstone Hotel Function Room, 7.30 PM Wed 4th South Ride. Suggested Route: Heathcote> Old Highway> Sublime Point> Bulli Pass> Bald Hill> Home through National Park or Old Hwy. Start 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552 Wednesday 4th Illawarra Midweek ride to Austinmer Beach. Leaves Key Batteries at 10am with ride passing through Waterfall and The National Park. Return by most suitable route. Ron 42-29-6616. Saturday 7th Kurrajong Café Meet Macca’s Ettamogah 8.30 9 start. Alan 9627 3290 Sunday 8th Central West departs Gladstone Hotel Carpark at 10 am –Molong, Cumnock, Yeoval (Lunch Banjo Paterson Ctre), Wellington, Stuart T. Monday 9th 8.00pm Illawarra meeting at Keiraville School. A rare treat for you tonight, Ian Richardson’s 1928 600 E28 Douglas will be featured. Saturday 14th Illawarra Tortoise Ride. Leaves Key Batteries at 1pm. Local Wollongong ride includes afternoon tea stop. Details call Jim 42-615-614. Sunday 15th Kulnura Meet Asquith for 9am start. Chris 0429 150 186 Tuesday 17th Central West Mid-Week Ride. Meet at 10.00 AM at McDonald’s, North Orange – Nashdale, Borenore return to Orange. Wed 18th South Ride. Suggested Route: Heathcote > Old Highway > Key Batteries> Wilton> Appin> Sublime Point >Bulli > Bald Hill> through The National Park> Bundeena. Start 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552 Wed 18th Dam Ride leaves Key Batteries at 10 am. Details Brian 0428 351 139 Sun 22nd South Ride. Suggested route: Oran Park Drive> Dan Cleary Drive> Cobbity Rd > right Werombi Rd through Theresa Park> Silverdale Rd> the Oaks > Oakdale > Barkers Lodge Rd > Fergusson Rd > left into Lakesland Rd > Thirlmere (stop)> cross the railway & Thirlmere Way to Tahmor > Yerrinbool > Cross Motorway to Colo Vale > Hill Top > Thirlmere > Picton. Depart Leppington at 9am.

Monday 23rd Illawarra Offroad Day. New meeting place at Pheasants Nest Service Centre Hume Hwy. Park behind centre for a 9:30 am meet. Check ride group prior to departure if ride has been cancelled due to weather or fire concerns. Jim 42-615-614. Thurs 26th South Ride. Deepwater Motorboat Club at 10am start. Loop Rd via Heathcote Rd and New Illawarra Rd to Woronora Park. Gordon 9609 3552 Sat 28th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM ride to Blayney, via Beasley Rd, Spring Hill, Milthorpe, return Milthorpe and Forest Rd. Sunday 29th. Illawarra Winter ride to Huskisson for lunch. Leaves Key Batteries at 10am, with 10:30am pick up at Bombo Railway Station. Jim 42-615-614. Monday 30th. Illawarra Coffee Ride to Kiama. Meet in Harbour carpark at 10am and then select morning tea venue. Details call Jim 42-615-614.

AUGUST Wed 1st South Ride. Heathcote> Old Highway> Sublime Point> Bulli Pass> Bald Hill> Home through The National Park or Old Highway. Start 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Monday 6th Central West Monthly Meeting, Gladstone Hotel Function Room, 7.30 PM Sunday 12th Central West outing departs Gladstone Hotel Carpark at 10 am – Blayney (Morning Tea), Trunkey Crk., Rockley (lunch), Bathurst, Lewis Ponds and Icely Rd to Orange. Monday 13th, 8.00 PM Illawarra meeting at Keiraville School. Peter Shoemark has digitally converted some of his Super8 movies of racing from the ‘70s he will screen tonight. Some members who banged handlebars & fairings back in the day might be surprised to see their younger selves! Wed 15th South Ride. Heathcote > Old Highway > Key Batteries> Wilton> Appin> Sublime Point >Bulli > Bald Hill> through The National Park> Bundeena. Start 10am Heathcote WW Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552 Wed 15th Dam Ride leaves Key Batteries at 10 am. Details Brian 0428 351 139 Tuesday 21st Central West Mid-Week Ride.. Meet at 10.00 AM at McDonald’s, North Orange – Nashdale, Borenore return to Orange.

Thurs 23rd South Ride. Meet at Deepwater Motorboat Club at 9.30 for a 10am start. Loop Rd via Heathcote Rd & New Illawarra Rd to Woronora Park. Sun 26th South Ride. Leppington Cemetery > Oran Park Rd> Dan Cleary Drive> Cobbity Rd> left into Werombi Rd> Sheathers Lane> Cawdor Rd to Old Highway > Finns Rd > Menangle Rd > Douglas Park (Stop) > Wilton > Picton> Thirlmere. Depart Leppington at 9am. Gordon 9609 3552 Sat 26th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM Blayney, via Beasley Rd, Spring Hill. Back v Forest Rd.

SEPTEMBER Wed 5th South Ride. Heathcote> Old Highway> Sublime Point> Bulli Pass> Austinmer> Bald Hill> Home The National Park or Old Highway. Start 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552 Monday 10th 8.00 PM Illawarra meeting at Keiraville School. Member Alan Bennett’s very nice 350cc Jawa is tonight’s featured bike. Wed 19th South Ride. Heathcote > Old Highway > Key Batteries> Wilton> Appin> Sublime Point >Bulli > Bald Hill> The National Park> Bundeena. Start 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552 Wed 19th Dam Ride leaves Key Batteries at 10 am. Details Brian 0428 351 139 Sun 23rd South Ride. Oran Park Drive < Dan Cleary Drive >Cobbity Rd> left into Werombi Rd> May Farm Rd on the bend at the end of the University Farms> Burragorang Rd > left into Spring Creek Rd at Mt Hunter> Montpelier Rd> Mowbray Rd to Thirlmere Rd (stop). South on Colo Vale Rd for 4Kms > left into Courijah Rd> right at Old Highway to Nepean Dam or Left to Picton. Depart Leppington at 9am. Thurs 27th South Ride. Meet at Deepwater MC 10am start. Loop road vHeathcote Rd & New Illawarra Rd to Woronora Park. Gordon 9609 3552

OCTOBER Wed 3rd South Ride. Heathcote> Old Highway> Sublime Point> Bulli Pass> Austinmer> Bald Hill> Home through The National Park or Old Hwy. Start 10am Heathcote WW Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552 Wed 17th South Ride. Heathcote > Old Highway > Key Batteries> Wilton> Appin> Sublime Point >Bulli > Bald Hill> The National Park> Bundeena. Start 10am Heathcote Woolworths Caltex. Gordon 9609 3552

Wed 17th Dam Ride leaves Key Batteries at 10 am. Details Brian 0428 351 139 Thurs 25th South Ride. Meet at Deepwater Motorboat Club at 9.30 for a 10am start. Loop Road via Heathcote Rd and New Illawarra Rd to Woronora Park. Gordon 9609 3552 Sun 28th South Ride. Oran Park Drive > Dan Cleary Drive > Cobbity Rd > Werombi Rd > Bobs Range Rd > Siverdale Rd >The Oaks > Picton > Picton Rd > Wilton Rd > Broughton Pass > Appin > Bulli- Appin Rd > Cataract Dam. Meet for 9am start. Gordon 9609 3552

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JULY 28th 29 Macquarie Towns Rally

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AUGUST 11/12th Illawarra Rally for August. Rally Base will be out of Jamberoo. (More details to come). Sunday 12th Shannons Classic 25th & 26th AMCA National Meet Bulli Showground www.amcaaustralia.org

SEPTEMBER September 8th & 9th Oberon Rally The CEMCC Annual Rally to be held at Oberon. Jenolan Caravan Park, Oberon. Chris 0438 692 949 7,8,9th Ghost Town Rally 2018, 100km from Broken Hill Ulysses Rally. ghosttownrally@internode.on.net or Chicken Man 0419 983 193 or Chris 0438881 924 Sunday 16th – 19th Australian Douglas Rally, Kingaroy, Qld. www.douglasmotorcyles.net Saturday 29th - It’s on again! our big Bunnings display, this time at the rather new Bunnings Bellambi store at: Cnr Bellambi Lane & Watts Lane, Bellambi 2518. Be there about 9.00AM for a great day. Enquiries call Kevin Brown 0422 817 577

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CLASSIC BRITISH SALES SERVICE AND SPARES ORDER 02-9759-6990 SHOP 4/117 PUNCHBOWL RD. BELFIELD NSW 2191 WEB www.trojanclassic.com info@trojanclassics.com Triumph, Norton, BSA, AJS and Matchless

CARBURETTOR RESLEEVING SERVICE

Repairs done to Amal, Amac B&B,

Binks, SSI Delorta And a few older odd types

Phone Allan 02-4632-7202 PO BOX 92 DOUGLAS PARK

NSW 2569

M ot oci clo 95-97 Pr inces Highway

St .Peters NSW 2044 Telephone 9557-7234

European and Classic Motor Cycles Authentic Merchandise &

Memorabilia Service-Repairs-Sales

Davida Helmets Halcion & Nanni Goggles

Bike T-Shirts Norton apparel Engineer & Rossi Boots

Ace Café Merchandise Wax Cotton Jackets

And Jeans UK Lewis leathers Sydney’s Royal Enfield Agent All tyre brands & fitting Blue

Slips/pink slips QBE green slips

Also classic leather gauntlets white silk scarves Books posters b/w photos DVD’s Badges Patches

and a lot more E-Mail info@motociclo.com.au

www.motociclo.com.au

KEMPSEY MOTOR CYCLE

WHEEL WORKS Specialising in spokes CLASSIC – VINTAGE – VETERAN AND MODERN

MOTORCYCLE WHEELS

Phone 02-65668599 Mobile 0424 127 363 Proprietor Bernadette Kesby

12A Lawson Street FREDERICKTON NSW 2440

E-Mail bernadettekesby123@gmail.com

VAPOURBLAST CLEANING

Do it right the first time, it’s easier MOTORCYCLE / AUTOMOTIVE

SPECIALISTS 83 Cornelia Road

Toongabbie NSW 2148 Derek Page

Phone 0419-631-574

VAPOUR BLAST SOUTH WEST SYDNEY AU

We offer Vapour Blasting and Ultrasonic cleaning services to the automotive and motorcycle

restoration market.

Having a keen interest in classic restoration I understand a classic

enthuast’s passion.

We use a very high quality British manufactured “Vivian Aqua Blast

1215” machine for Vapour Blasting and an Ultrasonic Bath for cleaning

Carburettors. Contact: James Shaw Mobile: 0400-782-260 Campbelltown, Sydney 2560 Email:james@vapourblast

swsydneyau.com Facebook.com/VapourBlast

SWSydneyAu www.vapourblastswsydneyau.com

QUALITY MAGNETO SERVICES Wanted Second Hand

Lucas Or BTH

Magneto parts Bosh, BTH, MI and Lucas Magnetos Lucas, Miller Dynamo’s ALL UNITS Restored “as New” 3 Years Warranty on labour Large stock of spares 40 years’ Experience Peter Scott Motor Cycles Sydney Telephone 02-9624-1262 qualmag@optusnet.com C.O.D Australia Wide International service

CHM CASTLE HILL MOTOR CYCLES Professional

Motor Cycle repairs For most brands

Registration Checks Phone /Fax 02-9894-8225

www.castlehillmotorcycles.com.au 12-7 Carrington Road Castle Hill NSW 2154

Contributed by Gordon Mitchell

KEY BATTERY SERVICE PTY LTD.

WOLLONGONG MUFFLER SERVICE

Ross Eshman Tractor, Auto & Marine

Electric Golf Buggy Sales & Service. Authorised Distributors of Federal,

Sonnenschen, MGI. 39 – 41 Mt Keira Rd. West Wollongong.

Phone :(02) 4226 1170 or (02) 4226 1046.

Fax: (02) 4226 1046 Mobile 0421 062 160

Email: keybatteryservice@bigpond.com

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David deLapp and Keith Sandell, picture courtesy Allan Smith

Dam Rides see report page 18