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MARCH 2020
Classic Clatter
The Journal of the Classic & Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club of NSW Inc.
WWW.CEMCC.ORG.AU
CEMCC Orange Country Bike Rally February 15 2020 - Morning Tea at Cudal Public School
SOUTH RIDE 22 JANUARY 2020
Another good turnout today of 22 bikes. A nice cool run home through the park, but a bit too warm from Caringbah on
for me. Still great to be out on the bike with some mates. Photos by Michael Gilchrist. Caption by Richard Ementon.
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CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW Inc. OFFICE BEARERS for 2020
OFFICE BEARERS ILLAWARRA BRANCH
President David deLapp 9600 9894 Patron Norm Aldridge
Vice President David Lewis 9630 6304 President Brian Martin 0408 835 139
Secretary Alan Harper 9627 3290 Vice President Tim Seiber
Treasurer Barbara Poole Treasurer Joanne Dickie
Committee Members Ian Wood 0414 556 677 Secretary Bruce McDonald 0402 566 945
Peter Wolfenden 4758 7177 haslermcdonald@optusnet.com.au
Konrad Dover 0414 605 766 Regalia Officer
Barry Newell 0415 166 845 Librarian Allan Graham 4632 7202
Peter Boros 9920 6658 Sunday Rides Mick Johnson 0419 297 171
Editors Bruce McDonald 0402 566 945 Ron Foye 1st Wed Peter Van Linden
Debra Hasler 0408 213 797 Tortoise Ride
clattereditor1@optusnet.com.au Dam Ride
Regalia Ray Gosling 9665 5213 Off-Road Ride Brian Martin, Wayne Martin, Jim Cummins
Events Committee Alan Harper 9627 3290 Coffee Ride
Events Calendar 2-Stroke Tues Ride
Co-ordinator Greg Cheney gregcheney@dodo.com.au Rally Committee Adrian Wallace 0415 422 167
Rally Secretary Vacant Debenham Rally Merle Graham, Wayne & Brian Martin
Rally Director Vacant Show Day Organiser Jim Cummins
Librarian Kim Fleming 9652 2223 Catering Officers Wayne Martin 0404 353 537
Permits Officer Peter Wolfenden 4758 7177 John Hughes 4297 5545
Web Administrator Ian Richardson ian@cemcc.org.au Welfare Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003
Membership Officer Alan Harper 9627 3290 Program Officer Vacant
Email: harper6t@aol.com Historian Steve Ansell 0412 992 627
Welfare Officer David Lewis 9630 6304 Technical Officer Allan Graham 4632 7202
M NSW Liaison Officer Debra Hasler 0408 213 797 Property Officer Adrian Wallace 0415 422 167
Program Officer David Lewis 9630 6304
Machine Eligibilty Peter Boros 9920 6658 Illawarra Committee Members: Wayne Martin, Brian Martin, Jim
Committee Peter Wolfenden 4758 7177 Cummins, Bruce McDonald & Joanne Dickie
Club Meetings: Dundas Sports & Recreation Club, 9 Elder Road, Branch Meetings: Keiraville Public School, Gipps Road,
Dundas. Fourth Wednesday of the month 8:00pm Keiraville. Second Monday of the month 7:30pm
Postal Address: PO Box 3033 Telopea NSW 2117 Postal Address: PO Box 5340 Wollongong NSW 2500
MACHINE EXAMINERS
Albion Park Bob Vine 4256 6940
CENTRAL WEST BRANCH Baan Baa Warren Chapman 0428 422 708
Patron Rick Kent 6361 7915 Baulkham Hills Alan Smith 9639 7017
President Rick Kent 6361 7915 Bonnet Bay Rick Pont 0419 421 837
Vice President Mark Turnbull 6362 7953 Coledale Mark Clarke 0421 597 579
Secretary David Scott 0438 612 874 Coniston Michael Johnson 0419 297 171
Treasurer Michael Hall 6365 1233 Douglas Park Allan Graham 4632 7202
Librarian Don Wilson 6362 3584 Engadine Bob Moss 9520 4721
Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360 0115 Kirrawee Richard Stock 0437 267 683
Permits Officer Rick Kent 6361 7915 Kurnell/Cronulla Greg Cheney 0416 661 518
Events Committee Rick Kent 6361 7915 Lavington Tony Ryan 6040 6249
Mark Turnbull 6362 7953 Maroubra Richard Ementon 9349 4160
David Scott 0438 612 874 Merrylands Ross McDermott 0412 826 436
David Thorn 0422 325 123 Molong John Packham 6366 8622
Brian Corey 6361 4396 Orange Rick Kent 6362 9602
Michael Hall 6365 1233 Orange Brian Corey 6361 4396
Kevin Daniel 0408 871 604 Orange Gordon Crisp 0413 437 387
Revesby Ray Lutherborrow 9771 5672
Branch Meetings: Gladstone Hotel Function Room, Corner of Hill Robertson Robert Tobler 4885 1881
and Bing Streets. First Monday of the month 8:00pm Sanctuary Point Mark Mansell 0406 043 953
Postal Address: PO Box 431 Orange NSW 2800 Seven Hills Peter Scott 9624 1262
Woodford Peter Wolfenden 4758 7177
LIFE MEMBERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Allan Graham, Merle Graham, John Harman (dec), Alan Harper, Ken Haslett (dec), Roger
McGregor, Wayne Penny, Elsie Romey, Keith Sandell, Sue Simmonds and Allan Smith.
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Classic and Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club NSW Inc.,
P.O. Box 5340, Wollongong, N.S.W. 2500.
P.O. Box 3033, Telopea, N.S.W. 2117.
P.O. Box 431, Orange, N.S.W. 2800.
www.cemcc.org.au Inc. No. Y2262142
Noises from the Big End.
I am pleased to announce the January general meeting decided to make available funds (up to
$1000) through the Col Corley bequest, as a float for any of the rally and event committees to use
as loan deposits to secure camp sites / function bookings / catering, ETC, ETC. The intention is that
the float is not a gift, but a loan which must be returned after the financials for the event are
finalised.
A motion was passed at the January meeting to accept the new artwork for
the club logo, as outlined in the November Clatter and as shown herein. It
will be OK to use up any existing stationery and regalia with any of the old
logos, however, it is important to use the new logo in all new club,
correspondence, transactions and purchases of stationery and regalia Etc. In
this edition I am trialing one of the new club templates, showcasing the
options we have with our new club logos / letterheads and watermarks.
I will be emailing the new artwork to each of the branches and committee for
use as required.
Further I am happy to report that a motion was passed for the club to help
with the bush fire relief fund and as a result $1000 has been donated through
the Vinnies Relief Fund. I urge members to support any of those disadvantaged
by the bush fires, in any way they can.
We are still looking for a rally organiser and committee to organise the Oberon rally for 2020
otherwise this Classic event will (sadly) pass into obscurity. Please contact me if you are able to help
keep this event on our calendar.
Congratulations to Ken Poole for winning the first quiz for the year, with a Jackpot value of $68 cash
plus a $50 Bunnings voucher. The three quiz questions were
1) Who wrote ‘Symphony Number 9’?
2) How many feet in a Fathom?
3) What is the capital city of Peru?
I look forward to catching up with you at the next Sydney meeting on 25 March 2020
Happy Motorcycling……….David.
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CLASSIC CLATTER – MARCH 2020
The editor’s bit
Bruce and I both received scam emails similar to the one referenced by Alan Harper in his column. The one addressed
to the clatter editor email address purported to be from David deLapp and the message was: “Hello Allan, Are you
available to do a transfer? Get back to me so I can send you the details for payment. David deLapp”. The email address
was presidentemail866@gmail.com. These are called phishing scams – throw out a line and see if you get a nibble.
The emails generally seem ‘off’ in content but as Alan suggests checking the email address usually will show the
receiver if the sender is real or not. As Sergeant Esterhaus exhorted “Let’s be careful out there”.
Bruce’s Bit
An enjoyable weekend at the Orange Rally, a bit of rain for the ride up and back from the coast but as usual good
weather, company and organisation. An unfortunate spill by one of our members on the way back when some storm
washed gravel mid corner caught him out, but fortunately he was able to knock most of the speed off before running out
of road and landing in the muddy side drain. Thankfully minimal damage to man and machine, nothing a bit of rest and
repair won’t fix. A passer-by who lived just up the road near Bungonia returned with a trailer and the bike was secured in
his shed pending rescue the next day – the generosity and helpful nature of most people is still there. Made up for the
actions of the low life who rifled through any bags/panniers on the bikes left in the carpark at the Canobolas Hotel on
Friday night (presumably looking for money only as they left the contents scattered around the parking area).
The closing date for submissions for the next edition is Friday 13 March 2020. Don’t forget, for contributions:
- Microsoft Word format wherever possible
- For photos, include location, event or ride and full names of members if you want them included in the description.
Email address for contributions: clattereditor1@optusnet.com.au
Whether old, classic or modern: Ride often, ride safe – Debbi and Bruce
THE FOLLOWING LISTED CLUBS HAVE INVITED C&EMCC MEMBERS TO ATTEND THEIR RUNS IN 2020
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 Orange Classic & Cafe Racer (OC&CR) 0438 640 197
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 $20 (existing stock still $15)
Sloppy Joes $30 (existing stock still $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 or email gosling78@bigpond.com
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Dave’s Diary No. 18 - Girling Springs
While rummaging through a box of assorted springs for a suitable set to fit my 1958 AJS rebuild, I was faced
with a variety of spring lengths and ratings. Girling shock absorbers were fitted to a variety of Classic bikes
so it was a safe bet that the odd springs I had collected from swap meets would suit my needs, as long as I
could find a matched pair.
For Girlings, a system of colour markings for the identification of suspension springs has been derived and
it consists of three splashes of paint applied to the coils of the springs in the manner shown in the illustra-
tion. The colour combination together with the list below, provides the key to the part number and spring
rate.
The two outer colours are the same and called the ‘primary’ colour.
All the springs listed are for the adjustable unit (B type). Lengths and loads are at extended centres.
A range of Chrome springs are available in certain sizes and are listed directly under the black equivalent
spring and marked thus †
EG: 1958 AJS solo: 8" long red/pink/red. Side car : 8.2" long blue /yellow/blue.
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Occasional Comments
Renewals, have you renewed for 2020? Every year I get one or 2 puzzles, this year I got an envelope, partly addressed
but unsealed and with nothing inside. Is it your renewal, is your paperwork still sitting on your table?
First ride for the North West Sydney area was 12th January, had 4 starters for a ride up to Colo Heights, partly to see
what damage had been caused by the recent fires. It was fairly devastated where the fires had gone through but further
up than I had expected, the Putty road was open and there were loads of riders in both directions. Met up with the usual
group at the servo at Colo heights, before heading back down to the café for a brunch, tried the waffles and fruit this
time, too much of a good thing.
Scammers impersonating others, I recently had a scam email supposedly from our president, but as it was a strange
request to correspond on a personal matter, I checked the sender's email address and it was not the one I associate
with David De Lapp, but another made up to look like it might be genuine. So please be careful and don't get scammed,
if someone sends you an odd email, check the sender's email address and if still concerned, contact the real person by
your usual means ie by using their normal email address or by phone.
In the shed is a new addition being brought back after many years of sleep. It is a Moto Guzzi Lemans 111, a
replacement for the one I sold many years ago and have regretted ever since. It is a recent Japanese import which
looks like it had been unused since around 2009, it has the usual issues of corrosion and deterioration of rubber parts. It
was covered in some sort of oily substance which helped a bit, but it didn't stop all the corrosion. It must have the ugliest
2 into 1 exhaust, which will have to be replaced at some stage. First up was a good wash and it started to look a bit
better. Next up, fresh oil for the gearbox and diff were simple, but the engine oil and filter replacement is a bit of a chore
as the exhaust had to come off to be able to remove the 14 screws on the sump to get to the oil filter. Having to remove
the sump is in some ways a good thing as you get to clean out all the accumulated sludge in the sump when changing
the filter. While it was off the exhaust received a repaint and polish of the muffler, it's looking a bit better. The carbies of
course needed to be completely pulled down and cleaned, a fairly simple task on a Guzzi as they are stuck out in the
breeze. A good clean, some polishing and plating a couple of the screws had these looking better as well as new filter
pods. A check and clean of the points (yes it still has points) and check on the timing was fairly simple too. A new set of
tyres and new wheel bearings for the front wheel had it more roadworthy. I got a bit carried away and gave the bike a
polish, before attacking the biggest problem of it not wanting to start reliably, it would just click at the starter relay most
of the time. Google was a big help here with the Guzzi Riders Forum providing the answer, it was a common fault and
they had a fix involving running a wire direct from the battery to the starter relay. Next step was to replace the brake
fluid, a messy and time consuming task if you are doing it on your own. Up soon is checking to valve clearances, simple
on a Guzzi as they are out in the breeze. To be continued………
Rain glorious, continuous pelting rain caused the Feb ride in the north on 9/2/20 to be cancelled.
Alan Harper
VAPOURBLAST
CHM
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Castle Hill NSW 2154
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CLASSIC AND ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB
OF NEW SOUTH WALES INC.
20TH DEBENHAM WINTER TOUR 13 - 14 JUNE 2020
Especially for older bikes & small capacity machines
Entry forms will be in the April edition of
the Classic Clatter with details and costs.
Machine Eligibility - N.B. the actual
classes of bike may change with the
official entry form -
Veteran & Vintage up to 1930
No restrictions
Post Vintage up to 1945
Maximum 500 cc
Lightweight Maximum 250 cc
over 30 years old
350cc Up to 1965
Outfits up to 1959 No
restrictions
Debenham Winter Rally 2019
KEY BATTERY SERVICE PTY LTD.
WOLLONGONG MUFFLER SERVICE Motographix
Motor Cycle Sticker & Decal
Ross Eshman Reproduction Service
PO Box 104
CEMCC Member Lower Snug TAS 7054
See me for all your battery needs. Phone 0439 883 164
Large range of motorcycle batteries Vintage Classic Japanese English European
and chargers. and American Ducati from1954 to current
“The World’s Best Range”
HONDA KAWASAKI YAMAHA
39-41 Mt Keira Rd AJS ALLWAYS AND ONIONS ARIEL BENNELY
West Wollongong BSA BULTACO C Z GILARA GREEVES HAGON
HENDERSON HUSKY NORMAN LAVERNA
Phone: (02) 4226 1170 MALVERN STAR MATCHLESS MONTESSA
or (02) 4226 1046 MOTO GUZZI MOTO SCOOT NORTON OSSA
RICKMAN NORVAL ROYAL ENFIELD RUDGE
SUNBEAM VELOCETTE VINCENT
email: keybatteryservice@bigpond.com
Etc Etc Etc
E-mail: decals@motographix.com.au
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PLEASE NOTE – ALL FREE “FOR SALE” ADS WILL 55 Matchless $6300. Contact 0414 758 377. 02/2020
RUN FOR THREE EDITIONS AND “WANTED” ADS
SIX EDITIONS FROM INSERTION AND REMOVED Two 1973 Suzuki TC 100 trail bikes both going. One can be
AFTER THAT TIME (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY registered. Sell or swap. Phone Rod 02 9601 7720. 10/2019
NOTIFIED). Eds.
1914 Triumph 500cc. Set up for racing with direct drive but
originally 3 speed with clutch which are available. Contact
Free Ads – For Sale Dave 0424 669 366. 02/2020
1914 Triumph. Dave Dickie ph. 46511040 01/2020
YAMAHA DX 100 1980, on club plates in good original
MOTORCYCLES condition, $2000.00. Phone Alex 0439 569 959. 10/2019
NEW THIS MONTH MOTORCYCLE SPARES & OTHER ITEMS
1973 Norton Commando 850. 50,000miles on clock. Good
condition but would benefit from a little TLC. Good tyres, NEW THIS MONTH
pleasant to ride. Best offer over $11,000. Keith on 02 9873
1491, 0414 702 404. Honda XL & XR parts. Greg White 0409 308 275.
Velocette 1937 GTP. Ex Ron Pattman machine now fully Amal carby type 89B1AKwith float bowl. Suits early 1950's
restored, but with a few minor items needing fitting off and AJS / Matchless 500cc singles. No top where cables enter.
finishing. All there and beautifully presented, with some Short type. $100. Call Graham for details 0466 330 827.
spares, Velo literature and all receipts. Elderly VOCA owner
has had the bike for 64 years (since he was 19), yet now, Lucas tail light model 467/2MC.As new unused chrome
sadly unable to finish the resto. Located in Sydney area. cover (two windows and number plate)with new securing
$9000. Contact Ian Russell on 0452 114 293. screw. Comes with used 467 car type base and clear glass
that could be modified for bike use. Suits early 1950's AJS /
175 Bantam D10. On club plates. 4 speed box model. Matchless.$60.Call Graham for details 0466 330 827.
Blinker fitted. New tyres. All good. $4500 ono. Garry Wilson
0478 917 333. Amal 32mm MkII concentric jetted for Elsinore 250 Honda.
Last used 1976 so very good condition. $150 Ph Richard
0437267683 01/2020
BMW K1600GT 2011 34,000kms, GPS, large top box. 1
owner. Full service history, immaculate. Rego CRIKY. Avon tyre, brand new SP style 190 X 18. Contact Steve
$17,900. Contact Chris 0407 273 355. 02/2020 Ansell 0412 992 627. 10/2019
BMW F800R 2013 17,000kms, BMW top box, Akrapovic Bikini fairing, new condition, gloss black with tinted screen,
pipe. Full service history, immaculate condition, $7,900. new $120, sell $75 ono, located Corrimal NSW Marten 0412
Contact Chris 0407 273 355. 02/2020 684 380. 02/2020
BSA 1955 500cc BIG FIN B33. In very good condition. BMW R75 R80 R90 R100 Parts for sale. Make a list and
Engine number BB33 5163. BSA Duplex swing arm frame give me a call. Contact Peter 0490 173 118. 02/2020
number CA7 22112 fitted with Borrani alloy rims, front 19” /
rear 18”. Centre and side stands. BSA standard gearbox BMW R Series twin parts for sale. Make a list and give me a
fitted with four spring Triumph clutch. Amal monobloc call. Peter V.L. 0490173118 01/2020
carburettor. Lucas magdymo. Smiths speedo. Many
chromed items. Price : $7,600. Reason for sale: downsizing. BSA Cylinder head and barrel (Std bore) to suit M33 and
Email for photographs : bill.p133@live.com Contact Bill : B33. $750.00. Now reduced to $600.00. Gordon Ph. 0403
0405 716 238. 02/2020 777 555. 01/2020
1985 Honda XL250R & 1988 Yamaha DT200R. Contact CB 1100F Parts 0431428579. 01/2020
Greg 0409 308 275. 02/2020 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Auto owned since new.
144,000k, Rego to 29/4/2020,2 keys, Good tyres. Service
2010 Husqvarna TE 310 new battery. Good condition history $2,800 o.n.o Phone Rod 0474808941. 02/2020
Registered Ph John 0418 629 492 11/2019
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Kawasaki Z1 900:1) petrol tank; 2) side covers x2; 3) front Older style leather road racing boots. Prefer Moto
guard; 4) kick starters x3; 5) gear levers x2; 6) seat (original). Sprint/Sidi, etc. Size 10-11 Darren 0431-455-703. 02/2020
Ph: Tony 0419 618 146. 10/2019
Looking for BSA B50 engine anything considered. Call Phil
Lucas K2F Magneto. Needs Reco $100.00 o.n.o 0414973502 or email phil650triumph@bigpond.com
Rod 0474808941. 02/2020 02/2020
Lucas Magneto Driven Dynamo. Model EMH-LO dated Copy or photocopy of Green Horror – Victorian Motorcycle
1936. Comes with extra parts needs reco $90.00 o.n.o news 1974 Sept – Oct. Surfers Paradise bike race meeting
Rod 0474808941. 02/2020 ph. 0412745423. 01/2020
2012 Holden SS Sports wagon manual 120,000 kms Front 21 inch rim for 1975 Montessa Enduro – David Scott
$20,000 and 1974 Jaguar XJ6 175,000 $17,000 ph. Dave 0438 612 874. 01/2020
0424 669 366. 11/2019
Front 19 inch rim for BSA C10 – Ron Mills, 6360 0115 01/20
Honda XL 250 1972 silver model $1000 O.B.O. Mostly all
there, rolling frame and seat, White tank, Motor has head off. Suzuki TS500 parts . Contact Peter 0474 973 874. 10/2019
Ph. Shane 0412745423 Wollongong. 11/2019
Honda Z50 motor or parts. Bob Vine 0407 920 212 10/2019
Norton 750 – P11 engine, model 88-99 Dominator front
wheel foot pegs, steel dash for twin instruments, foot brake 1949/50 James Cadet frame and wheels and/or any parts
pedal. Phone Tim 0401 276 988. 11/2019 for same. Phone Kevin on 0408 871 604. 08/2019
1 Steelbuilt full height locker ideal for storing bike gear $90 Douglas MKIV/V Misc Parts. Front fork assembly. Pivot
ph. Colin 0413 238 948 11/2019 Pins. Final drive parts. Rear brake pedal, plus any lose parts.
Call Jim Gleeson after 7pm on 02 4883 4384. 07/2019
Staintune mufflers for BMW Twins Airheads. 1985-94
excellent condition. BMW /2 sidecar diff. Moto Guzzi 750 Krauser pannier left side, mid to late 70’s. To suit BMW
Ambassador diff. Contact 0410 057 438. 02/2020 R/series airhead. Phone Tim 0401 276 988. 11/2019
Suzuki Hustler Rear Wheel. Complete with axle etc $30.00 Parts or information on 1973 RD350. Call Garry
Rod 0474808941. 02/2020 0418 917 333. 09/2019
Triumph Thunderbird 900 Seat. Brand new $100.00 o.n.o Speedway bike for a beginner. Greg 0402 812 654.
Rod 0474808941. 02/2020 09/2019
83 XS 750 Yamaha parts. Carbs, cam adjusters, R/cover Fuel tank for 1972 Suzuki T500 Titan. Contact Peter 0474
gasket, Front brake lever and master cylinder. Cheapest you 973 874. 02/2020
will ever find. Phone 0417258746 01/2020
Timing cover to suit Norton Dominator- Atlas, 1958 onward.
Wico Impulse Magneto. Model X Good spark may suit Must have Tacho drive boss. Contact Mark on 0429 658 229
veteran or race bike $120.00 o.n.o 09/2019
Rod 0474808941. 02/2020
Yamaha 1979 Yamaha DT 250 F Left hand plastic side
cover (unique to ’79!). Contact Doug Newall 0428 321 645.
Free Ads – Wanted 02/2020
NEW THIS MONTH Ads can be supplied to Club Secretaries or the Editor. If your
ad is successful, or no longer required, please notify Club
Secretaries or Editor.
1971 T120R Triumph mudguards, handle bar, switches etc.
Daryl Jolliffe 0409 318 321.
VF750 Regulator/rectifier Andrew Brookfield 0418 280 614.
BMW K100 (early model) RHS switch gear and cable (i.e.
indicator lights, start and kill switch) plus screws. Guy
Francis 0421 818 544.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 Central West 3 4 Illawarra Ron 5 6 7
Monthly Foye Ride
Meeting
8 Central West 9 Illawarra 10 Illawarra 11 South Ride 12 13 Illawarra 14 Illawarra
Outing Monthly Two stroke Meet @ H’cote Mystery Mystery
Sydney North Meeting Tuesday Central West Weekend Weekend
Run Event Meeting Tortoise Ride
15 Illawarra 16 Illawarra 17 Central 18 Illawarra 19 20 21
Mystery Mystery West Mid-week Dam Ride
Weekend Weekend Ride
22 South Ride 23 Illawarra 24 25 South Ride 26 South Ride 27 28 Central
Leppington Coffee Ride Meet @ H’cote Meet @ West Sat aft
Sydney Deepwater Club ride
meeting 8pm
29 30 Illawarra 31
Off-Road Ride
MARCH 2020 RIDES/EVENTS
Saturday 14 Illawarra Tortoise Ride. Details Brian 0408 835 139.
Monday 2 Central West Meeting at the Gladstone Hotel Meeting Tuesday 17 Central West Mid-Week Ride to Blayney via Pretty
room at 7.30pm. Plains and Guyong Roads, return via Tallwood Forest Reefs and
Spring Terrace Road. Meet at McDonald’s, North Orange at 10.00
Wednesday 4 Illawarra Ron Foye Ride. Details Peter 0490 173 AM.
118.
Wednesday 18 Illawarra Dam Ride. Details Brian 0408 835 139.
Sunday 8 Sydney North. Meet 8:30am Maccas Opposite
Ettamogah Pub, to Wisemans Ferry. Sunday 22 South Ride 9am – 1pm. Leppington Cemetery to
Picton via Warragamba; Suggested Route; Oran Park Drive> Dan
Sunday 8 Central West outing departs Gladstone Hotel Carpark Cleary Drive> Northern Road> Park road >Wallacia> Warragamba
at 10 am – Millthorpe, Blayney, Bathurst (lunch). Return via Lewis Dam > Silverdale Road> The Oaks> Burragorang Lookout >
Ponds Rd to Orange. Picton. Depart Leppington 9am.
Monday 9 Illawarra Branch meeting, 7pm for 7:30pm start at Monday 23 Illawarra Coffee Ride. Meet 10am at Blue Jay Café
Keiraville Public School. A special treat for you all tonight, Peter Regal Heights (Albion Park). Details Jim 0414-379-419.
Van Linden will show us his recent restoration; a 1959 Maicoletta
Scooter. Made in Germany with a 250cc engine featuring 6V Wednesday 25 South Ride 10am – 1pm. Meet at Heathcote
electric start. It had the reputation of being the Rolls Royce of Caltex Woolworths 10am. Suggested route Heathcote >Old
Scooters in this era. Highway>Bulli tops>Bald Hill> Bundeena>Home through The
National Park or Old Highway.
Tuesday 10 Illawarra Two Stroke Tuesday. Details Jim 0414 379
419. Wednesday 25 Sydney Monthly Meeting Dundas Sports &
Recreation Club, 9 Elder Road Dundas 8:00pm.
Wednesday 11 South Ride 10am – 1pm. Meet at Heathcote
Caltex Woolworths 10am Suggested route Heathcote >Old Thursday 26 South Ride 10am – 12pm. Meet at Deepwater
Highway>Bulli tops>Bald Hill> Bundeena>Home through The Motorboat club at 9.30 for a 10am start. Loop road via Heathcote
National Park or Old Highway. road and New Illawarra road to Woronora Park.
Wednesday 11 Central West Event Committee Meeting, Rick Saturday 28 Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at Cook
Kent’s, 8.00pm. Park, Sampson St at 1.30 PM for a short ride to Molong via
Amaroo Rd and return.
Fri 13 – Mon 16 Illawarra Long Ride Weekend away logbook
mystery ride. Meet 8am at Albion Park Pub. If you have to know Monday 30 Illawarra Provisional Offroad Ride. Meet Pheasants
where we are going, this isn’t the ride for you. Accommodation will Nest 9:30am. Call prior to confirm. Details Brian 0408-835-139
be best opportunity at the time. Contact Mick Johnson 0419 297
171 for no more details.
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FOR RIDE/EVENT UPDATES.
Wednesday 1 Illawarra Ron Foye Ride. Details Peter 0490-173-
118. Rallies & Events
All rallies listed are club
Monday 6 Illawarra Coffee Ride. Meet 10am at Point Street Bulli plate runs.
Café. Details Jim 0414-379-419.
Wednesday 8 South Ride 10am – 1pm. Meet at Heathcote Caltex
Woolworths 10am. Suggested route Heathcote >Old Highway>Bulli Sat 7-Sun 8 March 2020, Kiama Classic Motorcycle Club - the
tops>Bald Hill> Bundeena>Home through The National Park or Ted Goddard Memorial Ride. 8:30 start at Gordon’s shed at
Old Highway. Jerrara with ride to Greenwell Point for lunch. Short and long rides
return to Jerrara. Contact Gordon Gregory 0400 812 214 or Garry
Monday 13 Illawarra Branch meeting, 7pm for 7:30pm start at Pearce 0438 700 834 for further details.
Keiraville Public School. The featured bike tonight is Allan Beaver’s
1973 Suzuki GT750. NOTE: This is Easter Monday, but we still Sat 7- Sun 8 March 2020 Red Scarf Rally, Kiama. Enquiries
have our meeting. Peter Grimston 0412 939 350 or John Davison 0407 939 101.
Wednesday 15 Illawarra Dam Ride. Details Brian 0408-835-139 Fri 3 April – Sun 5 April 2020 Veteran only rally at Cowra,
Further details Ian Richardson.
Saturday 18 Illawarra Tortoise Ride. Details Brian 0408-835-139
June 13-14 Debenham Rally.
Sunday 19 Illawarra Ride to Currarong for lunch. Details Mick
0419-297-171. Leaves Key Batteries at 9am. 29 - 30 August 2020 AMCA AUSTRALIA ANTIQUE
MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND. Bulli Showground, Bulli, NSW.
Tuesday 21 Illawarra Two Stroke Tuesday. Details Jim 0414-379-
419 18 -20 September CEMCC Illawarra Ted Conran Memorial Ride
Wednesday 22 South Ride 10am – 1pm. Meet at Heathcote
Caltex Woolworths 10am. Suggested route Heathcote >Old
Highway>Bulli tops>Bald Hill> Bundeena>Home through The
Thursday 23 South Ride 10am – 12pm. Meet at Deepwater
Motorboat club at 9.30 for a 10am start. Loop Road via Heathcote
Motociclo
95-97 Princes Highway
Road and New Illawarra Road to Woronora Park.
St Peters NSW 2044
National Park or Old Highway.
Telephone 9557 7234
Sunday 26 South Ride 9am – 1pm. Leppington Cemetery to European and Classic Motor Cycles
Picton via Warragamba. Suggested Route; Oran Park Drive> Dan Authentic Merchandise &
Cleary Drive> Northern Road> Park road >Wallacia> Warragamba Memorabilia
Dam > Silverdale Road> The Oaks> Burragorang Lookout > Service-Repairs-Sales
Picton. Depart Leppington 9am. Davida Helmets Halcion & Nanni
Mon 27 Illawarra Provisional Offroad Ride. Meet Pheasants Nest
Goggles
9:30am. Call prior to confirm. Details Brian 0408-835-139. Bike T-Shirts Norton apparel
Engineer & Rossi Boots
Ace Café Merchandise Wax Cotton
Jackets and Jeans
UK Lewis Leathers
CARBURETTOR Sydney’s Royal Enfield Agent
All tyre brands and fitting
RESLEEVING SERVICE Blue Slips/Pink Slips//QBE Green
Slips
Repairs done to Amal, Amac B&B,
Also classic leather gauntlets, white
Binks, SSI Delorto
silk scarves, books, posters, b/w
And a few older odd types
photos, DVDs, badges, patches
Phone Allan 02 4632 7202 and a lot more
PO BOX 92
DOUGLAS PARK NSW 2569 Email: info@motociclo.com.au
www.motociclo.com.au
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Illawarra Branch Minutes Date 10 February 2020
Meeting Opened: 7:37 pm Brian Martin in the Chair
Attendance: 53 plus 2 visitors
Apologies: Norm & Judy Aldridge, Joanne Dickie, Tony Cassar
Visitors & New Members: Scott Brookfield, Peter Georgiou
Correspondence In: Tweelers Magazine, Shannons auction catalogue, Macquarie Towns MCC Magazine, Flyer for
choppers for charity bike show at Sussex Inlet 23/02/20.
Previous Minutes: Moved Peter Marsalis, 2nd John Morris
“….. that the minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Passed.
Business Arising: Nil
Treasurer: For January 2020: Credits $811.20. Expenditure $826.10. Balance $4444.53 + $8772.11
Term deposit for a balance of $13,216.64. Moved Mick Mellin 2nd Les Simons “that the
Treasurer’s report be accepted”. Passed.
Welfare Officer: No illnesses/injuries to report this month (thankfully)
History: Photos undergoing transfer to disc. Digital projector required for future viewings at meetings
Library/Technical: List of books in stock available for viewing. Allan related a story of a new bike not running quite
right, owner replaced factory carbie jets with leaner ones with a subsequent engine seizure
occurring. Strangely, the warranty claim was rejected. A Matchless is currently under
investigation for a non-starting issue, so no real news there...
Regalia: Ray Gosling can provide. Any Illawarra Brach members who want to become the local OIC
regalia talk to your nearest president.
Events:
Sunday 19 January: Goulburn Swap meet. Numbers seemed down on previous years, mixed bag of seller/buyer
success from those who attended.
**For the latest correct/updated information on rides, look up the club website.**
Rides:
Two Stroke Tuesday: Tuesday 28th. Ride went to Port Kembla Pool Café after leaving the Wollongong Lighthouse
meeting point. Seventeen members went for the ride with nine on Two Strokes. Euro two
strokes outnumbered Japanese two strokes for the first time, with three Bultacos, one Jawa
and an Izh Planeta overwhelming two Suzukis and two Yamahas!
Dam Ride: Wednesday 15th January. Ride went to Woronora River Park. Circuitous route as always. Up
Keira, Link Road to Highway, Bald Hill thence through nasho to Waterfall, Illawarra Hwy then
the famous BBQ with return along old highway with a wayward Goanna causing Brian a
“bejezzus” moment along the way.
Coffee Ride: Monday 20th January. This ride destination was to Shellharbour Harbour. Fifteen members
met and enjoyed a catch-up at a local café. Good to see members travelling some distance to
attend and riding their historic registered bikes. The bikes attracted the attention of visiting
Canadian and American tourists who remarked they were also part of the classic bike scene
back home.
The group also had a discussion with a patrolling motorcycle highway patrol officer and we
were able to inspect up close the Police Yamaha FJR1300. The officer was also able to
inspect a club BSA which had “broken down” in a No Standing zone.
- 14 -Ron Foye 1st Wed Ride: Wednesday 5 February. Made it to Shoalhaven Heads this time. 30 riders, 20 bikes on historic rego.
Used corner marshalling on the route via Jamberoo, Kiama, Fountaindale Road. One section of
interesting dirt road was traversed.
Off Road Ride: No February ride, rather too warm.
Sunday Ride: Sunday 19th January. A very select group of two members met under dubious skies at Mt Keira and
rode to Thirlmere meeting another select group of two returning from an Indian Rally that had been held
in Goulburn. Had an enjoyable brunch and returned home via the fire affected areas of Buxton and
Balmoral.
Coming Events
**For the latest correct/updated information on rides, look up the club site.**
Useful mobile numbers for rides are Jim Cummins 0414379419 or Wayne Martin on 0404353537
Sat 7-Sun 8 March 2020: By invitation from Illawarra Classic Motorcycle Club, Red Scarf Rally run by the Illawarra Classic Club. A
back to basics rally this year with no entry fees (badges cost $5). Book in at Black Beach Kiama
between 7:30 and 8:45 AM, long and short ride, lunch at North Nowra Tavern at entrant's expense.
Rally dinner at Albion Park Bowlo Saturday evening. Sunday Albion Park bowlo car park from 8:00 am
for ride around local roads departing at 9:30. Further details Peter Grimston 0412 939 350 or John
Davidson 0407 939 101.
Sat 7-Sun 8 March 2020: By invitation from Kiama Classic Motorcycle Club, the Ted Goddard Memorial Ride. 8:30 start at
Gordon’s shed at Jerrara with ride to Greenwell Point for lunch. Short and long rides return to Jerrara.
Contact Gordon Gregory 0400 812 214 or Garry Pearce 0438 700 834 for further details
General Business: An auction of bikes and assorted bits from a deceased estate at Robertson on 22/23 February.
Auctioneer is Advanced Auctions.
Raffle: 1. Andrew Brookfield 2. Mick Hockley 3. Ron Hodge 4. Mike Drobiszewski 5. Derrick Sheppard
Programme Officer: Lester welcomed Allan Graham to the stage to discuss all matters carburation, with an emphasis on
Amal Pre and Post war instruments. Seems that “If you buy an Amal you will have problems”. Poor
metals used in construction causing body and flange distortion, worn slides...Many problems can be
solved by fitting Mikuni carbs, but they are more complex to set up. As usual, Allan has a wealth of
experience to share and the members appreciated his presentation and discussion.
Meeting Closed: 8:40 pm Next Meeting: Monday 9 March 2020
President: Brian Martin Secretary: Bruce McDonald
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- 15 -CEMCC of NSW Central West Branch
MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING
Monday 3 -2-2020 - Gladstone Hotel Function Room.
Meeting opened: 7.30 pm, chaired by Rick Kent
Attendance: 19 in attendance, as per attendance book.
Apologies: D Scott, J Packham, Glen Cansdale
Visitors: Nil
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion: That the minutes be accepted Moved: D Wilson 2nd: R Mills
Business Arising: Nil
Treasurer’s Report: Cheque A/c: $ 7552.96 Term Deposit: $ 7839.56 Interest: $106.00
Balance: $ 15382.52.
Motion: That the Treasurer’s report be accepted. Moved : G Crisp 2nd : K Daniel
Correspondence in: Macquarie Towns Magazine
Bank Statement
Correspondence out: Emails: Minutes, for Sale, plus coming events.
Registration Report: TT 350 – A Daniel, K Daniel Yamaha 100, Moto Guzzi 250 M Turnbull
Past Events
December
Sunday 1st Registration Day – Large number of bikes registered held at D Wilson’s business, followed by Sausage Sizzle
and short ride to Forest Reefs watering hole and return via Millthorpe and Spring Hill. Thanks to Don and
examiners!
Sunday 7th Central West outing to Lewis Ponds, Bathurst, (lunch at The Vic), return via Newbridge, Blayney. – Four riders –
good ride.
Tuesday 17th Central West Mid-Week Ride – Blayney via Forest Reefs and Tallwood, return via Millthorpe and Beasley Rd. –
no riders for this ride.
Sat 28th Central West Saturday afternoon ride to Blayney, via Beasley Rd, Spring Hill, Millthorpe, return Millthorpe and
Forest Rd. – Five riders attended this ride – hot but good ride!
January 26th Australia Day, Cooke Park, Orange. Large display of cars and other vehicles. Our display of 6 bikes attracted
high level of interest!
Coming Events:
February 2020
Monday 3rd Central West Monthly Meeting, Gladstone Hotel Function Room 7.30 PM
Wed 5 th Rally Meeting 8.00 PM –Rick’s
Sunday 9th Rally Route with marshals and others.
Sat 15-16th 39th Canobolas Country Rally
Tues 21 st Meet at McDonalds North Orange. Orange to Borenore, Nashdale, Lake Canobolas, Pinnacle, Orange
Sat 29th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Big Flagpole on Bathurst Road at 1.30 PM for a short ride to
Millthorpe via Lucknow and Phoenix Mine Rd, return via Forest Reefs
March
Mon 2nd Central West Meeting at the Gladstone Hotel Meeting room at 7.30pm.
Sat 7, Sun 8 ? Red Scarf Rally, Kiama
Sun 8th Central West outing departs Gladstone Hotel Carpark at 10 am – Millthorpe, Blayney, Bathurst (lunch), Return
via Lewis Ponds Rd to Orange
Wed 11th Event Committee Meeting, Rick Kent’s, 8.00pm
Tuesday 17th Central West Mid- Week Ride, to Blayney via Pretty Plains and Guyong Roads, return via Tallwood Forest
Reefs, and Spring Terrace Road. Meet at McDonald’s, North Orange at 10.00 AM.
Sat 28th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at Cook Park, Sampson St at 1.30 PM for a short ride to Molong via
Amaroo Rd and return.
- 16 -General Business. –
Rally Planning :
David – working in Marshalls and route. Checking on catering tomorrow with schools. Rally route ride next
Sunday.
Other:
Meeting closed : pm. Next Meeting: Monday 2ndd March, 7.30 Gladstone Meeting Room
- 17 -Ted Conran Memorial Ride 18 -20 September 2020
CEMCC Illawarra Branch invites members and friends on a weekend away.
Friday 18 departure will be 8am sharp from
Albion Park Pub with the ride going through
Goulburn, Taralga, Lithgow and Kandos.
Saturday 19 will be a ride taking in the
sights of the Mudgee area through to
Boorowa for the second overnight stop.
Sunday 20 will be the ride home through
Crookwell.
Ted Conran Ride 2019
Accommodation:
Night 1 Kandos
Accommodation is available between the Pub and
the Motel next door, ranging from $110 per room
at the motel to $50 at the pub. Phone 6379 6507
(Pub and Motel owned by same).
Night 2 Boorowa
Accommodation is available at the Courthouse
Hotel Phone 6385 3005.
If you are going to make your own arrangements,
don't wait until the last minute.
Ted Conran Ride 2019
Contact: Mick Johnson 0419 297 171
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- 18 -THE VICE REPORT
Not having written on the subject of Panther for a few months, I know you are all champing at the bit for some Panther
news. Who am I to deny you all? I am still working on the beyond-epic trans Sahara Panther trip in 1934. Condensing a
whole book into a few paragraphs isn't easy, especially trying to convey the incredible difficulties these two young
English women endured.
I have mentioned Kiwi Panther owner Des Molloy in these pages before. I have only met Des a handful of times, usually
at our Oz Panther rallies, but he is probably the most remarkable person I have ever met. He is one of those rare
creatures born with an unquenchable thirst for adventure, and exploring this remarkable planet of ours. Des has shared
virtually all these adventures with Penelope, his 1965 650cc M120 Panther. Having achieved his three score and ten
years, this thirst for adventure hasn't abated. Des' business card simply reads “raconteur”. He certainly tells a great
story.
You may or may not have heard of or read “The Last Hurrah”, Des' 2005 account of his, his son Steve, and Kiwi mate
Dick Huurdeman's epic trip on Penelope and a 600cc Norton single, from Beijing to The Netherlands, no backup, no
support, just three blokes on two old British bangers. Well worth looking for.
Last year's Oz Panther rally was based at Jo and David Dickie's place in SW Sydney. Des and his wife Steph had just
ridden up from Adelaide on Penelope, the last leg of Des' round Australia odyssey, began about a year and a half ago.
Real “Boy's Own” stuff. At the rally, Des made the international launch of his latest book, No One Said It would Be Easy,
his account of his mid 1970s trip from New Orleans to Buenos Aries on Penelope, accompanied by his brother Roly on
Samantha, another late model 650cc Panther, and an Aussie mate, Lawrie, on a pre-war Empire Star BSA called
Bessie. This amazing adventure had its gestation in London, but began in New Orleans, down through Mexico, Central
America, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay and Argentina. There were far too many hardships to mention here, but
think breakdowns, thieves, deserts, trying to breathe at 16,000 foot altitude in the Andes (and keep the bikes running),
lack of water, extreme fatigue, and you get my drift. Things that we mere mortals can only begin to imagine. I do
recommend that you read this book. Contact Des direct on desmolloy@gmail.com
The accompanying
photo needs no
explanation. Des has
photos of himself and
Penelope with
backdrops of Lake
Titicaca, the Great
Wall of China, and
other such notable
places on the planet.
I have a guest speaker
lined up for the
February Sydney
meeting. John Horne
is a local historian and
will speak on the
airports and aviation
history of western
Sydney. Please make
the effort to come
along and support our
guest speakers and
your club.
Yours in Vice, David Lewis.
- 19 -39th CEMCC Orange Country Bike
Rally 15-16 February 2020.
Photos taken from CEMCC Facebook
page – photographer unknown.
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