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NOVEMBER 2021
Classic Clatter
The Journal of the Classic & Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club of NSW Inc.
WWW.CEMCC.ORG.AU
Double Vaxxed? Then it must be Triumph Tuesday! L to R 1977 T140V, 1976 T140V, 1966 Thunderbird, 1972
Daytona - Illawarra Ride 12 October 2021. Photo and caption supplied by Jim Cummins.
Noises from the Big End.
Bearing in mind the saying “The only constant in life is
Change”! then 2021 will definitely go down in the Australian
history books as the year of Change. Hopefully, change will
be for the better as we approach the 80% fully Vaccinated
mark and have our freedoms restored, at least, for the coming Christmas period. For me, I have put my two AJS and
Matchless projects on hold until 2022 and plan to have Christmas in Adelaide (sooner if the borders are open).
As yet I have not received any nominations for the
Presidency and need to remind you that as part of our
Incorporation with the Office of Fair Trading, the club
needs to elect a President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer and 4 committee members at the AGM on
24th November. If we are found to be non- compliant
with the constitution, then our incorporated company
(CEMCC of NSW inc.) must be wound up and all
monies held in Sydney, Wollongong and Orange must
be disbursed.
To recap, the main reason why our club became an
incorporated company was to ensure we had a ‘limited
liability’ with regard to the law. I truly hope it is the
intention of the members for our club to continue as
an incorporated company, to this end, I ask you give
serious consideration for the nomination of President
at the November AGM.
It looks like we will be able to resume face to face
meetings at the Dundas sports club commencing with
our monthly meeting on 27th October and therefore will
be able to hold our AGM as a face to face meeting on
24th November. In addition, I will keep the Zoom calls The CEMCC needs you!
active for those dates and hope we can maintain a
constant WIFI connection. The Zoom calls will only
last for 40 minutes, therefore a punctual start at 8pm
will be required.
For up to date details on club meetings, please check the website and events calendar.
Yours in Classic Motorcycling……….David de Lapp.
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CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW Inc. OFFICE BEARERS for 2021
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 Jim Cummins
Peter Wolfenden 4758 7177 Welfare Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003
Konrad Dover 0414 605 766 Program Officer Jim Cummins
Barry Newell 0415 166 845 Librarian Allan Graham 4632 7202
Peter Boros 9920 6658 Sunday Rides Mick Johnson 0419 297 171
Editors Debra Hasler 0408 213 797 Ron Foye 1st Wed Peter Van Linden
Bruce McDonald 0402 566 945 Tortoise Ride
clatter@cemcc.org.au Dam Ride
Regalia Ray Gosling 0413 380 257 Off-Road Ride Brian Martin, Wayne Martin,
Events Committee Alan Harper 9627 3290 Coffee Ride Jim Cummins, Doug Newall
Events Calendar 2-Stroke Tues Ride
Co-ordinator Greg Cheney gregcheney@dodo.com.au Debenham Rally Merle Graham, Wayne Martin, Brian Martin
Rally Director Vacant Show Day Committee Jim Cummins, John Morris, Peter Mason
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 Historian Steve Ansell 0412 992 627
Membership Officer Alan Harper 9627 3290 Technical Officer Allan Graham 4632 7202
Email: harper6t@aol.com Property Officer Adrian Wallace 0415 422 167
Welfare Officer David Lewis 9630 6304
M NSW Liaison Officer Debra Hasler 0408 213 797 Illawarra Committee Members: Wayne Martin, Brian Martin, Jim
Program Officer David Lewis 9630 6304 Cummins, John Morris & Joanne Dickie
Machine Eligibilty Peter Boros 9920 6658
Committee Peter Wolfenden 4758 7177 Branch Meetings: Keiraville Public School, Gipps Road
Keiraville. Second Monday of the month 7:30pm.
Club Meetings: Dundas Sports & Recreation Club, 9 Elder Road, Postal Address: PO Box 5340 Wollongong NSW 2500
Dundas. Fourth Wednesday of the month 8:00pm.
Postal Address: PO Box 3033 Telopea NSW 2117 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 0490 070 885
Permits Officer Rick Kent 6361 7915 Kirrawee Richard Stock 0437 267 683
Events Committee Rick Kent 6361 7915 Kurnell/Cronulla Greg Cheney 0416 661 518
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: Orange City Bowling Club, 61-89 Warrendine Robertson Robert Tobler 4885 1881
Street. First Monday of the month 6:00pm. 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
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LIFE MEMBERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER
Ted Conran (dec), Bonner Evans (dec), Allan Graham, Merle Graham, John Harman (dec), Alan Harper, Ken
Harslett (dec), Barry Jarvis (dec), Jack Martin (dec), Roger McGregor, Wayne Penny, Alan Pride (dec), Elsie
Romey, Keith Sandell, Sue Simmonds and Allan Smith.
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Have you ever:
• lost a spanner in the shed, looked and looked,
deciding I must buy another to replace it
• fitted a new tube and pinched it putting it in
• bought a must have part then found you
already have two
• fitted a 6v globe in a 12v system
• vice versa
• run out of petrol after just leaving home
• run out of petrol after someone asked "have
you enough petrol"
• paid a bill, twice
• used a metric spanner on a Whitworth nut or
bolt
• or vice versa
• drilled a tapping hole to clearance size
• forgot your name, sober
• nearly got to work and realized it's a public
holiday
• say I'll have one more and had three
• wake and not know what day it is
• bought another motorcycle after declaring you've bought you last bike, 3 bikes ago
• arrived at a ride departure point an hour after it had departed
• bought another tool because you think you need it
• moved something to a more logical place and can't find where you put it
• after you refitted the wheel found out you fitted the tyre with the rotation direction wrong
• put your clock back the hour at the start of daylight saving instead of forward
• or the opposite at the end of daylight saving
• found that lost spanner in the shed
If you have said yes to any of these than maybe I’m normal????
Brian Martin
CARBURETTOR
VAPOURBLAST RESLEEVING SERVICE
CLEANING
Do it right the first time, it’s easier. Repairs done to Amal, Amac B&B,
MOTORCYCLE / AUTOMOTIVE Binks, SSI Delorto
SPECIALISTS And a few older odd types
83 Cornelia Road
Toongabbie NSW 2148 Phone Allan 02 4632 7202
Derek Page PO BOX 92
Phone: 0419 631 574 DOUGLAS PARK NSW 2569
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CLASSIC CLATTER – NOVEMBER 2021
There are no Illawarra Branch Minutes for the October meeting as it was cancelled due to NSW Covid-19
Restrictions.
Freedom, of a kind. We now have a ‘roadmap’ to reopening of NSW, so hopefully
life can begin to return to what will be our ‘new’ normal, and for our members this
should mean resuming long distance motorcycling (beyond 5 kilometres!).
The closing date for submissions for the next edition is Friday 12 November 2021.
Please note the next issue is a combined Dec/Jan edition and the next edition
after that will be February 2022. So please bear that in mind if wishing to advise
of rides/runs for Jan/Feb 2022 or placing of any advertisements. 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:
clatter@cemcc.org.au
Whether old, classic or modern: Ride often, ride (and continue to socialise) safely – Debbi, (and editor-at-large, Bruce).
THE FOLLOWING LISTED CLUBS HAVE INVITED C&EMCC MEMBERS TO ATTEND THEIR RUNS IN 2021
Velocette Owners Club of Aust. 9920 6658
The BSA Club of NSW 0408 286 434
A.J.S./Matchless – Australia 0423 096 659
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 0413 380 257 or email raymondgosling78@gmail.com
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Occasional Comments
At last the end of lockdowns is in sight, with 70% vaccination milestone passed and this coming Monday (11/10/21) being
Freedom day for the double vaxxers. Jim Cummins is on the ball and has put forward plans for Covid safe rides to take
place in the immediate future, so we should be moving again very soon in Sydney and Illawarra . A few days later lockdown
is over, I have been able to visit the RMS and renew a HVS rego and also finally pick up an engine that I was lucky enough
to have picked up and stored by Greg Cheney as it was outside my LGA , I am thankful for his help and he is probably
happy to see it gone after having to work around the fairly large lump of VFR400 engine in his garage.
Despite best intentions of keeping batteries charged, several of the bikes in the garage have batteries that will be in need
of a charge, hoping they will recover properly. Alex has bought a smart charger that supposedly has ability to shock and
recover some dubious batteries, we might have a few to test it on.
In the shed work continues on the Triumph 500, slowly coming together with things taking longer than they should as
there are very few parts that would have come out of the Triumph factory on the same bike. One of the hated jobs is
making cables and this bike has a few, magneto, clutch, brake, but the worst is the throttle cable which because I am
using twin carbs is a complex unit having a splitter and three inline adjuster, that means six bits of outer cable and three
inner cable that have to be cut to the right lengths and six ends to be soldered, it took several hours to get even close to
right. I had tried to reuse some parts and once it was all together I could not get both slides to return properly every time
and after cleaning and re-cleaning the carbs, straightening a small dent in one of the delicate slides it just made little
difference. In the end I had to remake 2 of the cables with fresh parts even adding a spring in the splitter, it seems that
two small lengths of outer had a bit of rust inside and while the cable slid nicely when straight a bend in the run caused
enough drag to cause issues. When remaking the cables I tried to take out a bit of the slack and overdid it, so then had
to redo them again taking more time and more swearing to complete, but it seems the problems are all resolved.
It is very sad to hear of the passing of Linda Cowper-Holdforth. Linda was an enthusiastic and active member in the early
days of the club until the early 2000's and always active in the classic bike scene .
A reminder to all that your membership falls due on 31st December each year and you need to be a financial member of
the club for your HVS registered bikes. If you fail to renew by 31st December your bikes will effectively be un-registered
until you renew your membership. I have a steady stream of renewals coming in at the moment but I hope for a tsunami
of renewals soon. I would remind anyone doing a direct deposit to make sure you have included your details on the
reference so it can be correctly attributed and you should also send a completed renewal form to me, via email if you like.
The possibility of escape from lockdown has meant a bit of a surge in new member applications, welcome new members
and we hope to see you on runs very soon.
Alan Harper
Vale: Charles Stammers
Charles was a long-time member of the Orange CEMCC and was an active
supporter holding positions such as secretary and ride coordinator. Charles
recently attended a ride to Parkes Aero museum and was a back-up support for
the last rally. Charles was very well known in aviation circles and a number of
car clubs as well as supporting the community through the Lions Club. Charles
passed away suddenly last month. We will miss Charles and we extend our
condolences to Trish and Charles' family.
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Orange 40th Rally
Watch out for the next edition of the Clatter for the
Entry Form. Sat 12th and Sunday 13th of February,
2002. Organise your own accommodation – we
suggest you book now – there may be camping at
the Scout Camp, however, it is doubtful if the cabins
will be available due to COVID risk. There will be a
BBQ dinner as per last year, presentation, raffles
and BYOG.
COVID-19 safe rules apply and hopefully most
entrants will be vaccinated. Look forward to seeing
you!!
The Illawarra VAPOUR BLAST
AGM will be SOUTH WEST SYDNEY AU
We offer Vapour Blasting and Ultrasonic cleaning
postponed until services to the automotive and motorcycle
restoration market.
February 2022 Having a keen interest in classic restoration I
understand a classic enthusiast’s passion.
due to Covid-19 We use a very high quality British manufactured
“Vivian Aqua Blast 1215” machine for Vapour
Blasting and an Ultrasonic Bath for cleaning
restrictions carburettors.
(permission Contact James Shaw
Mobile: 0400 782 260
Campbelltown Sydney 2560
pending). Email: james@vapourblastswsydneyau.com
Facebook.com/VapourBlastSWSydneyAu
www.vapourblastswsydneyau.com
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Dave’s Diary No.32 – Ignition coils
Dear diary,
Bearing in mind the uncertainty of delivery for parts from overseas (during this Pandemic) and my growing reluctance to
purchase Chinese made products. Therefore, (considering 12-volt parts are more readily available throughout the
automotive world), I started searching for companies located in Australia to supply ignition parts for my Matchless G9 twin,
to suit my 12-volt conversion. The Matchless has a Lucas 18D2 distributor, converted with electronic (Hall effect) points,
which I had purchased years before from the UK Manufacturer (see Dave’s Diary No 24).
My search began for a suitable coil, which I could have purchased from the UK, if it were not for the exorbitant postage
costs. For best effect, with electronic points, the 12V coil needs to have a minimum primary resistance of 3 Ohms and
approximately 7K Ohms on the secondary.
In order to limit EMI (electromagnetic interference) when using copper core HT leads, it is recommended to use (5K Ohm)
resistor plug caps with standard plugs. Otherwise, HT leads with silicone insulation surrounding a carbon ferroflex core
are recommended for minimal EMI.
Initially I was very confused by the multitude of coils out there in the marketplace, most were sold under the manufacturer’s
part number with very little technical information and most with no country of manufacture information. High-performance
coils have a larger diameter than the original Lucas MA series motorcycle coils, as the larger diameters are either oil filled
or resin filled, to tolerate a greater operating heat range. For the Matchless, even though the replacement coil is larger
than the original Lucas MA6 or MA12 coil, there is still sufficient room for it to fit under the tank, below the top frame tube.
The predominant brands being Bosch and Lucas with prices that varied by 50% depending on who you purchased them
from.
My technical search and phone around, narrowed the field to ‘Bosch’ from Brazil / ‘Lucas’ from UK / ‘Remax’ from UK /
‘Fuelmiser’ + ‘Calibre’ + ‘Goss’ + ‘Flame Thrower’ all from China. Every one of These coils are available for immediate
delivery from Australian resellers like Repco / Supercheap / Autopro / Auto one as well as on the internet. All have similar
specifications suitable for my application. Needless to say, all with varying prices from $40 to $120.
To my surprise, there was an offering from ‘NGK’,
with a new model replacement coil, only released in
the past few years. As the Japanese quality is well
renowned, I liked the thought of using NGK spark
Plugs with NGK resistor caps and an NGK coil. I
found a company called ‘Spark Plugs Direct’ offering
a special deal with free delivery on orders over $50
and with a best price guarantee. The NGK coil was
listed at the bargain price of $34.95 so with my order
of Plugs and resistor caps, I qualified for free
delivery.
My search on the internet shows NGK spark plugs
are made in Japan, so I assume all NGK products
are made in Japan. But to my surprise, when I
received the Coil, the accompanying literature
(written specifically for Australia) stated ‘Made in China’.
Sometimes, (after all your research), no matter how hard you try, it appears you just can’t win, as Chinese made products
appear to be secretly hidden in all our everyday items.
Ironically, “I must accept the things I cannot change” (Old Chinese proverb?)
Yours in Motorcycling
David de Lapp
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FREE TO GOOD HOME – PUCH TYR RL 125
I have a 1962 (possibly) PUCH Motor Scooter in pieces and I would like to give it to someone who has the time and interest
in either repairing it or using it for parts. The body has damage from rust, wheels have rust damage also, the motor
has surface rust and I feel all the parts are there in milk crates plus spares and official manual (which is unfortunately in
Austrian) - it has all the specifications for the Puch covering all the body and key points along with plans/drawings for the
electrics.
Please contact me if anyone is interested in viewing the bike, it is stored by the side of our garage, Terry Stewart 0413
704 104.
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1947 VELOCETTE KSS Mk2. Complete and good
Free Ads – For Sale condition. Last of the girder fork models. Goes and presents
well but not ridden for about a year $18,000 ono.
94 years young owner now unable to kick-start the bikes.
MOTORCYCLES Located, Budgewoi NSW. Please ring evenings only
between 5.30pm and 8pm. Ron Falconer on Ph: 0450
028 827. 06/2021
NEW THIS MONTH – no new ads this month.
2002 BMW R1150R. Perfect condition, just serviced, 12 MOTORCYCLE SPARES & OTHER ITEMS
months rego. Super low 62000K’s, new tires, BMW
panniers, Give screen, spare “low” seat, sheep skin seat NEW THIS MONTH
covers. Perfect for local or long distance riding. $5200
Pete 0490 173 118. pvlinden@bigpond.com 10/2021 Complete issues of Old Bike Australia Magazines #1 - 96.
Excellent condition $450. Sold as a complete set.
1955 Ariel VH 500cc. Very original, recently restored, with Bernie 02 6360 0563.
new oil pump, magneto, generator, front forks, new rear
shocks, new tyres, new chains, paintwork is in good Cylinder head (complete) cast iron to suit a 1948 350cc
condition. Currently on Historic plates, very comfortable and Matchless AJS and reference book “Modern Motorcycle
easy bike to ride. Have tried to maintain the originality, even Mechanics” by J B Nicholson. Contact Bob 0411 438 614.
has the original working 6V regulator. Recently re-chromed
and nickel plated parts. Starts easy and runs really well.
Magneto for 1940-1952 AJS or Matchless and some
Too many bikes, reluctant sale. $12,500 ono. Dave
Norton singles. Fully rebuilt and serviced magneto by Blue
0434683056. 07/2021
Spark Magnetos $505 paid for service, receipt available,
never used. $450 phone Don 0410 057 438. 10/2021
Husqvarna TE 310, 2009 model. Good condition. Bark
busters. Force sump guard. LED blinkers. Endurance 2
Kawasaki tail light assembly. Early KH100, KE175 or
speedo. Lowering link + standard link. Valve clearance
similar, good condition. $40. Peter 0427 107 789. 09/2021
checked. Spare plastics. Spare oil filters. Registerable. Have
all the papers. $3950.00. John 0418 629 492. 06/2021
Villiers 2 stroke engine, horizontal shaft, good
condition and compression. $150. Peter 0427 107 789.
09/2021
Parts washer, big enough to wash half a crankcase, comes
with fluid pump and spray nozzle $50.00 Allan phone 0417
462 362. 06/2021
King & Queen seat to suit a Triumph Bonneville. The top
half of 1 button is missing but otherwise in very good
condition. $200 Contact John 0412 153 386. 04/2021
Free Ads – Wanted
NEW THIS MONTH
BSA WM20 fuel tank, large type lycette/ terry seat /frame
suit BSA B31 plunger, Triumph early 50s rigid tool box or
lid mainly - no Indian stuff and Triumph rigid 1951 T100 rear
stand. Warren 0428 422 708.
‘Square’ ML CK1 magneto parts – the ML name plate
1940 VELOCETTE KSS Mk2. Complete and good and the manual advance/retard mechanism. Willing to
condition. Previous club bike but not ridden for a year or so. purchase a complete magneto if that’s available, or I have a
Goes well and rare model. $17,000 ono. restored ‘Round’ ML to swap if preferred. Brad. Ph 0424 077
237. Pls leave a msg so I can call you back.
- 10 -Motociclo
95-97 Princes Highway
St Peters NSW 2044
Telephone 9557 7234
European and Classic Motor Cycles
Authentic Merchandise &
Memorabilia
Service-Repairs-Sales
Davida Helmets Halcion & Nanni
Goggles
Wanted Magneto parts Bike T-Shirts Norton apparel
Wanted carburettor for BSA bantam. Call Howard Chapman Engineer & Rossi Boots
0467818445. 10/2021 Ace Café Merchandise Wax Cotton
Jackets and Jeans
Headlight shell and rim to suit 1967-1969 Suzuki T200 or UK Lewis Leathers
T20. Indicators suit either model. Also points cover and Sydney’s Royal Enfield Agent
centre stand suits T200 only. Any other parts considered. All tyre brands and fitting
Contact Mark 0429 658 229. 09/2021 Blue Slips/Pink Slips//QBE Green
Slips
BMW R90S. Chris Brosolo, Albury NSW 0412 690 424. Also classic leather gauntlets, white
08/2021 silk scarves, books, posters, b/w
photos, DVDs, badges, patches
BSA 19’’ WM3 rear wheel 1930s or 1940s M20/M21 and a lot more
QD wheel or riveted brake drum. Either type complete
wheel or hub only with axle and bearings. Greg 0416 661 Email: info@motociclo.com.au
518. 07/2021 www.motociclo.com.au
Can anyone help me with this trailer wheel 400/10 4 stud.
Call Ray 0413 380 257. 05/2021
MAC Velocette gearbox, series 4 type. Looking for a
usable box with good internals, kickstarter mechanism
and foot-change lever. Have some model K and RS Velo bits
to swap if preferred. Brad 0424 077 237. Pls leave msg and
I’ll ring you back. 07/2021 QUALITY MAGNETO
SERVICES
Wanted BMW R80 or R100S handlebars. Commonly also Wanted Second Hand Lucas
referred to as the standard or low handlebars. Call Geoff on
or BTH Magneto parts
0448 200 474. 05/2021
Bosh, BTH, MI and Lucas Magnetos
BSA A65 fuel tank 1968-1970 and any other related items.
Lucas, Miller Dynamos
Call Shane 0421-469-533. 04/2021 ALL UNITS
Restored “as new”
Any parts to suit Montesa Cota trials models. In particular 3 years Warranty on Labour
123,172,247 and 348cc models. Complete bikes also Large stock of spares
considered. Contact Mark 0429 658 229. 03/2021 40 years experience
Peter Scott
Ads can be supplied to Club Secretaries or the Editor. If Motor Cycles Sydney
your ad is successful, or no longer required, please Phone: 02 9624 1262
notify Club Secretaries or Editor. qualmag@optusnet.com.au
COD Australia Wide
PLEASE NOTE – ALL FREE “FOR SALE” ADS WILL RUN
International Service
FOR THREE EDITIONS AND “WANTED” ADS SIX
EDITIONS FROM INSERTION AND REMOVED AFTER
THAT TIME (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED). Eds.
- 11 -ALL CEMCC BRANCHES NOVEMBER RIDES WILL RETURN FOR FULLY VACCINATED MEMBERS AND
FRIENDS. ALL CURRENT NSW COVID-19 PLANS WILL APPLY ON THE DAY. ATTENDEES TO BE
RECORDED FOR TRACING PURPOSES. SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASK WEARING IS ENCOURAGED.
NOVEMBER 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Central 2 3 Illawarra Ron 4 5 6 Central West
West Meeting Foye Ride Vintage Club
Rally marshalls
7 Central West 8 Illawarra 9 10 North West 11 12 13 Illawarra
Outing Coffee Ride South Ride Monthly
Central West Meeting
Rally Meeting
14 15 16 Central 17 Illawarra 18 19 20 Illawarra
West Mid-week Dam Ride Tortoise Ride
Ride
21 22 Illawarra 23 24 South Ride 25 South Ride 26 27 Central
Off-Road Ride Meet @ H’Cote Meet @ West Outing
Sydney Deepwater
Meeting Club
28 North West 29 30 Illawarra 2-
Run Stroke Ride
South Ride
Illawarra Ride
NOVEMBER 2021 RIDES/EVENTS
Saturday 13 Illawarra Meeting. Meeting if going ahead, will
Monday 1 Central West Monthly Meeting and AGM – be at Sublime Point Picnic Area. Please keep in touch with
Orange Bowling Club 6PM unless otherwise advised club officials if there is any possibility of cancellation due to
Covid developments in the area. Details Brian 0408 835 139.
Wednesday 3 Illawarra Ron Foye Ride. Meet Key Batteries
roadside 10am. Ride destination TBA. Departure time will be Tuesday 16 Central West Mid-Week Ride Molong via
sharp to reduce social contact time. Return via most suitable Nashdale and Peabody Road, return via Amaroo.
route. Details Doug 0428 321 645.
Wednesday 17 Illawarra Dam Ride. Meet Key Batteries
Saturday 6 Central West Vintage Club Rally – 9 am from roadside 10am. Destination TBA. Departure time will be
old Bunnings Building – Orange CEMCC provides Flag sharp to reduce social contact time. Bring your own or visit
Marshalls. Enquiries: Mark Turnbull. the local cafes. Details Brian 0408 835 139.
Sunday 7 Central West outing departs Cook Park, Saturday 20 Illawarra Tortoise Ride. Ride leaves Key
Sampson St 10.00 am Blayney, Newbridge, Trunkey Ck Batteries 1pm for a local jaunt. All machines welcome, ride
(lunch) Hobby’s Yards and return. will be tailored to the capabilities of machines present on the
day. Details Jim 0414 379 419.
Monday 8 Illawarra Coffee Ride. Ride to Bingara Gorge for
a 10am group meetup at Teas and Greens Cafe, Details Monday 22 Illawarra Offroad Ride. Meet Pheasants Nest
Brian 0408 835139. Service Centre 9:30am. Call prior if weather and fire
conditions are in question. Ride is strictly conditional on
Wednesday 10 North West Run - Meet 10:00 am Maccas favourable conditions. Details Brian 0408 835 139.
Arndell Park for a run south to Thirlemere.
Wednesday 24 South Ride 10:00 – 13:00. Meet at
Wednesday 10 Central West Rally Meeting 8.00pm - Rick Heathcote Caltex Woolworths 10am Suggested route
Kent’s Heathcote >Old Highway>Bulli tops>Bald Hill>
Bundeena>Home through The National Park or Old
Wednesday 10 South Ride 10:00 – 13:00. Meet at Highway. Contact Richard Emerton 9349 4160.
Heathcote Caltex Woolworths 10am Suggested route
Heathcote >Old Highway>Bulli tops>Bald Hill> Wednesday 24 Sydney Monthly Meeting Dundas Sports &
Bundeena>Home through The National Park or Old Recreation Club, 9 Elder Road Dundas 8:00pm.
Highway. Contact Richard Emerton 9349 4160.
- 12 -Thursday 25 South Ride 10:00 – 12:00. Meet at Deepwater Bundeena>Home through The National Park or Old
Motorboat club at 9.30 for a 10am start. Loop road via Highway. Contact Richard Emerton 9349 4160.
Heathcote road and New Illawarra road to Woronora Park.
Contact Ray Lutherborrow 9771 5672. Saturday 11 Illawarra Meeting. Meeting if held will be
subject to Covid developments in the area. Likely venue will
Saturday 27 Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at be Sublime Point Picnic area 1pm. Details Brian 0408-835-
the Cooke Park, Sampson St, at 1.30 PM for a short ride to 139.
Blayney via Spring hill, return Brown’s Creek.
Sunday 12 Central West outing departs Cook Park,
Sunday 28 Illawarra Sunday Ride. Social Long Distance Sampson St 10.00 am for Rally route – Bowan Park Loop,
Ride. Leaves Key Batteries 9am. Details Mick 0419 297 171. Peabody Rd, Molong for morning tea, Banjo Paterson Way,
Garra Rd, Packham Drive, Manildra, Canowindra for lunch,
Sunday 28 North West Run - Meet 9:00 am Maccas Kellyville/ return Cargo Rd.
Rouse Hill for a run through the Hills district and on to Colo
Heights. Note earlier meeting time. Wednesday 15 Central West Rally Meeting 8.00pm - Rick
Kent’s.
Sunday 28 South Ride 09:00 – 13:00. Meet 9.00
am Caltex Heathcote Road and then: Sublime Point 9.30 to Wednesday 15 Illawarra Dam Ride. Meet Key Batteries
meet any Illawarra members who wish to join us>Appin roadside 10am. Destination TBA. Departure time will be
Road to Wilton>Left Wilton Road through Broughton sharp to reduce social contact time. Bring your own or visit
Pass>Right Douglas Park Drive>Left at Menangle the local cafes. Details Brian 0408-835-139.
Road>Right Picton Road>Left Remembrance Drive
(Picton)>Right Barker Lodge Road>Left Mowbray Park Road Saturday 18 Central West 5pm Drinks at the Gladstone.
to Thirlmere. Contact Richard Emerton 9349 4160.
Saturday 18 Illawarra Tortoise Ride. Ride leaves Key
Tuesday 30 Illawarra Two Stroke Ride. Meet Wollongong
Batteries 1pm for a local jaunt. All machines welcome, ride
Lighthouse top level carpark by 10am. Local ride to follow, all
will be tailored to the capabilities of machines present on the
machines encouraged, especially older models. Details Jim
day. Details Jim 0414-379-419.
0414 379 419.
Monday 20 Illawarra Christmas Coffee Ride. Ride to
DECEMBER 2021 RIDES/EVENTS Headlands Hotel Austinmer for a 10am group meetup.
Details Brian 0408-835-139.
Wednesday 4 Illawarra Ron Foye Ride. Meet Key Batteries
roadside 10am. Ride destination TBA. Departure time will be
Sunday 19 North West Ride 9:00am – 12:00pm
sharp to reduce social contact time. Return via most suitable
Meet 9:00 am Maccas Kellyville/Rouse Hill for a run to
route. Details Doug 0428-321-645.
Brooklyn stop at Pie in the Sky.
Sunday 5 Central West Registration Day at Don Wilson’s,
Tuesday 21 Central West Mid-Week Ride Molong via
Tynan St, BBQ and ride to Forest Reefs and return.
Nashdale and Peabody Road, return via Amaroo.
Sunday 5 Illawarra Sunday Ride. Depending on LGA
Wednesday 22 South Ride 10:00am – 1:00pm. Meet at
restrictions, ride will leave Key Batteries Mount Keira Road
Heathcote Caltex Woolworths 10am Suggested route
at 9am. Destination and ride duration tbd on the day. Details
Heathcote >Old Highway>Bulli tops>Bald Hill>
Mick Johnson 0419-297-171.
Bundeena>Home through The National Park or Old
Highway. Contact Richard Emerton 9349 4160.
Monday 6 Central West Monthly Meeting and AGM –
Orange Bowling Club 6PM unless otherwise advised.
Wednesday 22 Sydney Monthly Meeting 8:00pm Dundas
Sports Club, Elder Road Dundas.
Tuesday 7 Illawarra Two Stroke Tuesday Ride. Meet
Wollongong Lighthouse top level carpark by 10am. Local
Thursday 23 Ray’s Ride 10:00am – 12:00pm. Meet at
ride to follow, all machines encouraged, especially older
Deepwater Motorboat club at 9.30 for a 10am start. Loop
models. Details Jim 0414-379-419.
road via Heathcote road and New Illawarra road to
Woronora Park. Contact Ray Lutherborrow 97715672.
Wednesday 8 North West Ride 10:00am – 1:00pm. Meet
10:00 am Maccas Arndell Park for a run south to Picton for
Sunday 26 South Ride 9:00am – 1:00pm. Meet 9.00
lunch.
am Caltex Heathcote Road and then: Sublime Point 9.30 to
meet any Illawarra members who wish to join us>Appin
Wednesday 8 South Ride ⋅10:00am – 1:00pm
Road to Wilton>Left Wilton Road through Broughton Pass
Meet at Heathcote Caltex Woolworths 10am Suggested
route Heathcote >Old Highway>Bulli tops>Bald Hill>
- 13 -Right Douglas Park Drive>Left at Menangle Road>Right FEBRUARY 2022 RIDES/EVENTS
Picton Road> Left Remembrance Drive (Picton) >Right
Barker Lodge Road>Left Mowbray Park Road to Thirlmere. Monday 7 Central West Monthly Meeting – Orange Bowling
Contact Richard Emerton 9349 4160 Club 6PM unless otherwise advised.
JANUARY 2022 RIDES/EVENTS Wednesday 9 Central West Rally Meeting – Rick Kent’s
7.30 pm.
Wednesday 4 Illawarra Ron Foye Ride. Meet Key Batteries
roadside 10am. Ride destination TBA. Departure time will be DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE
sharp to reduce social contact time. Return via most suitable WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR
route. Details Doug 0428-321-645. RIDE/EVENT UPDATES.
Upcoming Rallies & Events which
Saturday 8 Illawarra Meeting. Meeting if held will be subject
have been minuted at Branch
to Covid developments in the area. Likely venue will be Meetings and can now be deemed
Sublime Point Picnic area. Details Brian 0408-835-139. Club Sanctioned Runs.
Monday 10 Illawarra Coffee Ride. Ride to Kiama Downs for CEMCC Oberon Rally – postponed TBA 2022
a 10am group meetup at Johnson Street Cafe, Details Brian
0408-835-139. Sat/Sun 12-13 February 2022 Orange Rally.
Sat/Sun 19-20 February 2022 Gnoo Blas Car and Bike
Wednesday 12 North West. Meet 10:00 am Macquarie Show, Orange.
Park Windsor for a run west over the Bells Line of Road and
across to Blackheath for lunch.
Monday 17 Illawarra Offroad Ride. Meet Pheasants Nest
Service Centre 9:30am. Call prior if weather and fire
conditions are in question. Ride is strictly provisional and
conditional on favourable conditions. Details Brian 0408-835-
TROJAN
CLASSIC MOTOR CYCLES
139.
CLASSIC BRITISH
SALES SERVICES AND SPARES
Wednesday 19 Illawarra Dam Ride. Meet Key Batteries
Mount Keira Road roadside 10am. Destination TBA.
Departure time will be sharp to reduce social contact time. ORDER 02 9759 6990
Bring your own or visit the local cafes. Details Brian 0408- SHOP 4/117 PUNCHBOWL ROAD
835-139. BELFIELD NSW 2191
WEB www.trojanclassics.com
Sunday 23 Illawarra Sunday Morning ride. Ride meets at info@trojanclassics.com
Key Batteries Mount Keira Road at 9am. Destination TBA.
Details Mick 0419-297-171. Triumph, Norton, BSA, AJS and Matchless
Sunday 23 North West. Let’s try and meet up with the
Illawarra run to Thirlmere. Meet 9:30 am Maccas at Arndell
Park for the run south.
CHM
Tuesday 25 Illawarra Two Stroke Tuesday Ride. Meet
Wollongong Lighthouse top level carpark by 10am. Local
ride to follow, all machines encouraged, especially older
models. Details Jim 0414-379-419.
January 26 Central West Australia Day Display – Cook CASTLE HILL MOTOR CYCLES
Park. Motor Cycle repairs
For most brands
Saturday 29 Illawarra Tortoise Ride. Ride leaves Key Registration Checks
Batteries 1pm for a local jaunt. All machines welcome, ride Phone/Fax: 02 9894 8225
will be tailored to the capabilities of machines present on the
day. Details Jim 0414-379-419. www.castlehillmotorcycles.com.au
Unit 12/7 Carrington Road
Castle Hill NSW 2154
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CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE
CLUB OF NSW Inc.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR 2022
Please renew my membership of the Classic& Enthusiasts Motor Cycle Club
In Submitting This Membership Renewal I Hereby Accept & Agree to the CEMCC of NSW Inc. Code
of Conduct & Constitution *.
*Details are available at www.cemcc.org.au or by contacting The Club.
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Please ensure that you include your name in direct credit reference
and email or post your completed renewal form
Cheques should be made out to C&EMCC
Return to C&EMCC Membership officer ALAN HARPER 65 FERMOY RD. MARSDEN PARK
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requests that every member fill in & supply one of these forms to renew his/her membership.
Revised 11-09-2021
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KEY BATTERY SERVICE
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CEMCC Member
See me for all your battery needs.
Large range of motorcycle batteries
and chargers.
39-41 Mt Keira Rd
West Wollongong
Phone: (02) 4226 1170
or (02) 4226 1046
email: keybatteryservice@bigpond.com
- 18 -Motographix
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Lower Snug TAS 7054
Phone 0439 883 164
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- 19 -CEMCC of NSW Central West Branch
MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday 5-10-2021 – Orange Bowling Club.
Meeting opened: 6pm chaired by Rick Kent
Attendance: 11 in attendance, as per attendance book.
Apologies: J Packham, A Daniel, J Streetfield
Visitors:
Previous Meeting Minutes: Motion: That the minutes be accepted Moved: G Crisp 2nd: K Daniel
Business Arising: Nil
Treasurer’s Report: Cheque Account $ 3003.84 Term Deposit: $ 8008.11
Total: $ 11011.95
Motion: That the Treasurer’s report be accepted, Moved: M Turnbull 2nd G Crisp
Carried
Correspondence in: Trailer Registration
:Correspondence out: Emails: Minutes, For sale, Coming events for Clatter,
.
Registration Report: Glen Cansdale’s BSA A10, David Scott’s R65, J Wiggin’s Matchless , Athol Smith’s Matchless
G3L, Sam Law’s 1990 Harley, David Thorn’s Velocette
Past Events:
August
Sun 8 th Central West outing to Manildra via Molong. Lunch at Manildra. Return via Cudal and Bowen Park Loop.- Nine
rides enjoyed a good ride, with lunch at Manildra.
Tues 17 th Central West Mid-Week Ride – no riders
Sat 28 th Central West outing to Blayney. Departs Cook Park, Sampson St at 1.30PM. – no ride due to Lock Down
September.
Rides and meeting cancelled due to Lock Down .
Sat 25 th Central West outing to Millthorpe. Departs Cook Park, Sampson St at 1.30PM. – Eight riders enjoyed the first
ride after Lock Down.
Coming Events:
October
Mon 4th Central West Monthly Meeting, Orange Bowling Club, 6 PM, unless otherwise advised due to COVID.
Sun 10th Central West ride to Goolagong, via Cargo (Morning tea), Canowindra, Gooloogong (lunch) Long Point, Cudal
and Orange. Departs Cook Park, Sampson St 10 am.
Wednesday 13th Rally Meeting – 8.00pm Rick Kent’s.
Tuesday 19th Central West Mid-Week Ride – Meet at McDonald’s North Orange at 10 am – Blayney via Huntley Rd, and
Millthorpe, return via Pretty Plains Rd and Mitchell Highway.
- 20 -Sat 23rd Orange Café Racer Beyond Blue Mens Health Ride – 9am from Canobolas High. Bathurst and return. Orange
CEMCC provides Flag Marshalls.
Sat 30th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at Sampson St, Cook Park, at 1.30 PM for a ride to Molong.
November
Mon 1st Central West Monthly Meeting and AGM – Orange Bowling Club 6PM unless otherwise advised
Sat 6th Vintage Club Rally – 9 am from old Bunnings Building – Orange CEMCC provides Flag Marshalls. Enquiries:
Mark Turnbull
Sunday 7th Central West outing departs Cook Park, Sampson St 10.00 am Blayney, Newbridge, Trunkey Ck (lunch) Hobby’s
Yards and return..
Wed 10thh Rally Meeting 8.00pm - Rick Kent’s
Tuesday 16th Central West Mid-Week Ride – Molong via Nashdale and Peabody Road, return via Amaroo
Sat 27th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Cooke Park, Sampson St, at 1.30 PM for a short ride to
Blayney via Spring hill, return Brown’s Creek.
December
Sun 5th Registration Day at Don Wilson’s, Tynan St, BBQ and ride to Forest Reefs and return.
Mon 6th Central West Monthly Meeting and AGM – Orange Bowling Club 6PM unless otherwise advised
Sat 11th Millthorpe Bike Show – 9am at the Railway Station
Sunday 12th Central West outing departs Cook Park, Sampson St 10.00 am for Rally route – Bowan Park Loop, Peabody
Rd, Molong for morning tea, Banjo Paterson Way, Garra Rd, Packham Drive, Manildra, Canowindra for lunch,
return Cargo Rd.
Wed 15thh Rally Meeting 8.00pm - Rick Kent’s
Tuesday 21st Central West Mid-Week Ride – Blayney via Forest Reefs and Tallwood, return via Millthorpe & Beasley Road
Sat 25th Central West Saturday afternoon ride. Meet at the Cooke Park, Sampson St, at 1.30 PM for a short ride to
Millthorpe, via Phoenix Mine Rd, Spring Hill, return Forest Reefs.
General Business.
Charles Stammers:
Club member Charles Stammers passed away recently and our Club acknowledges the friendship and contribution that Charles
made to this club over the past years, holding positions as ride Coordinator and Secretary. Charles was an active member until the
end – his last club outing this year to the Parkes Air Museum and earlier this year was a back up driver in the Rally.
Rally: Orange Rally – to run if COVID allows! 12th -13th February. Rally meeting Wed 13th 7.30 at Rick Kent’s.
Registration Day: Sunday 5th December at Don Wilson’s in Tynan St.
Café Racer Beyond Blue Ride – Sat 23rd October – 9 am from Canobolas High. CEMCC helping with Flag Marshalls. Contact
Dave Scott if you can assist this worthy cause.
Vintage Rally – 6th November from the old Bunnings Building at 9am – contact Mark Turnbull if you can assist with marshalling.
AGM: Next meeting
Other:
Meeting closed : 6.34 pm
Next Meeting: Monday 1st November 6 pm unless otherwise advised . Location : Orange Bowling Club..
- 21 -GRINDING WHEELS (for dummies)
The first thing I look at when I go into someone’s workshop for the first time is the state of the bench grinding wheels. It tells me a lot
about the person. Well just one factor anyway. They could be really intelligent and honest and sincere people but just don’t know
how to look after their grinding wheels. Or maybe they DO look after their grinding wheels. Surprise.
In this short segment, I will try and explain the different types and preparation required for a good grinding wheel. The comments are
only related to bench grinders. You know, the ones with a wheel on each side that always vibrate the bench and are noisy? Never
do a good job and you are always worried that they might explode because of the aluminium you ground on it the day before causing
it to be badly filled up and it cannot cut properly any more. Not to mention the out of balance. As our old departed friend Ted
Conran would say, “You stupid boy”.
Here are a couple of pictures of poorly maintained grinding wheels. Looks like paint or wood has been used to abuse the poor thing.
The filled up abrasive particles cannot present a sharp edge to the job any more. Wheel needs dressing big time.
This example shows clearly how detrimental aluminium or any other alloy thereof is to an otherwise good grinding wheel. For a start
the wheel fills up with the soft
alloy, that part can no longer
provide a fresh sharp edge to the
work but the unfilled part of the
wheel does. As the unfilled part
wears the whole thing becomes
grossly out of balance. Vibration
starts and it just goes down hill
from there. If the bench is
vibrating with no tool rest, what
hope is there of the work being
done properly? Note in both the
pictures above there is no tool
rest attached. This is very
dangerous and poor practice and
there is no tactile feedback for
the operator. With a tool rest the
operator can gauge how much
and at what angle the work is
presented to the wheel.
This is how a correctly dressed and maintained wheel should look. This is commonly called a green wheel. Silicone carbide.
Designed for grinding tungsten carbide or cemented carbide tools. Note, tool rest in correct position. On centre with the wheel.
These tool rests with the groove for
sharpening drills have always
annoyed me. Its a gimmick. Anyone
who knows how to sharpen a
drill properly doesn’t need this crap.
Anyway, its a general purpose
wheel with a course or roughing grit.
But don’t abuse it. Light cuts will get
you there. Grinding is a slow
operation, unlike milling or turning
by comparison. If its going to be a
while, I recommend a small
container of water nearby so the
job can be kept cool enough to hold.
The bottom of an old beer can be
used to good effect. But make sure
the contents are emptied properly
beforehand, nothing goes to waste
in my workshop.
- 22 -Another well dressed wheel. This is also a general purpose wheel but finer grit. For finishing a sharp edge for example. Note how the
corners have been dressed to provide a good 90 degree edge. A well dressed wheel also runs far smoother because it is running
true to its axis of rotation. Not off centre. Tool rest in this picture is just a bit too close to the wheel. But if small parts are being ground
then that could be why.
This is an aluminium oxide
wheel. Very soft but
can provide a really keen
edge for lathe tools and
drills made from High
Speed Steel. Again the
edges have been dressed
as well to help with
trueness and balance.
Sometimes a High Speed
Steel tool needs a sharp
re-entrant angle.
This helps.
So here I am talking about
how a well dressed wheel
can be of tremendous help
in your workshop rather
than a hindering and
potentially dangerous
item.
How do we dress a grinding wheel? Unfortunately I don’t have any shares in a diamond mine. But a diamond dresser is really the
best way to do it. I have tried the star wheel types and never really achieved the same good results as a diamond tool. Looking back,
I think the star wheel types were a con. Also there are others that use a segment of a broken or shattered grinding wheel as a
dressing tool. Very dubious practice in deed. The fact that they are in possession of such an item makes me feel
uncomfortable. Maybe we can tell a lot about a person by looking at their grinding wheels after all.
This is how a diamond dressing tool is applied. Constant even and straight
pressure as the wheel is traversed.
So there you go. No more excuses. Good luck and good grinding.
Mark Mansell.
274.
- 23 -The Empire Strikes Back – A man and his bike. (Contributed by David Scott.)
The BSA Empire motorcycle is a beautiful
example of the classic Val Page design, produced
by BSA from 1936 until 1939. It was available in a
249 cc, 348 cc and 499 cc versions and
incorporated a number of new features for the
time.
Bob MacKinney, a member of the CEMCC
Orange branch commenced restoring a 1936
500cc Empire Star over 40 years ago, when he
purchased a frame. Over the years, in a labour of
love, Bob patiently gathered or made parts, so
that by 2017 it was almost complete. Amongst
other things, Bob had made moulds to cast a
replica primary chain cover. Unfortunately, time Bob MacKinney and his Empire Star.
ran out for Bob, who sadly passed away in 2017.
The Empire Star, about 80% complete, then
passed to his daughter Jennifer and son-in-
law Matt Morgan, a motorcycle enthusiast.
Matt finally completed the restoration this
year and the resplendent Empire Star made
its first public debut, becoming an instant
attraction with the public!
There is no doubt that Bob would be thrilled
with the final restoration and to see and hear
the Empire Star back on the road!
Matt Morgan and the finished Empire Star.
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