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July/August 2021
MACQUARIE TOWNS
MOTORCYCLE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION CLUB
(Incorporated in NSW) ABN 66 298 631 159
OFFICE BEARERS
PATRONS: GEORGE KEATS, RAHNA HOLLIS
PRESIDENT: Peter Drury 0412 285 719
VICE PRESIDENT: Greg Freeman 0403 625 535
SECRETARY: David Stimson 4576 4410
ASSISTANT: Alan Phillips 0412 719 235
TREASURER: Clyde Ikin 0401 773042
ASSISTANT: David Howe 0404 876 141
PUBLIC OFFICER: Michael Hall 6355 5912
PERMIT OFFICER: Rob Pendlebury 0416 206 351
ASSISTANT: Trevor Toovey 0413 468 499
MACHINE EXAMINERS: David Howe 4578 4601, Clyde Ikin 0401 773 042
Rob Pendelbury 9679 7067, Les Hyatt 0408 428 295,
Richard Steain 0420 921 414, Gavin Sullivan 0422 175 540,
Sean Keating: 0490 875 395, Angus 0437 139 137, Tim Parry 0408 410 699
MACHINE VALUERS: Clyde Ikin 9654 2068
EVENTS DIRECTOR: Kathleen Toovey 0423 692 802
ASSISTANTS: See Calendar Pages
MIDWEEK EVENTS DIRECTOR: Peter Boros 9920 6658
ASSISTANTS: See Calendar Pages
MAGAZINE EDITOR: Troy Maher 4577 7227 (BH) tgm@browns.com.au
PUBLICITY: Peter Stone 0409 220 851
LIBRARY: Greg Freeman 0403 625 535
ARCHIVES: Rod Brigham 0451 911 802
REGALIA/PROPERTY OFFICER: Steve Runnalls 0418 222 348
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: Ferne Thompson 0408 623 689
LIFE MEMBERS
Bob Jones, Bill Plunkett, Arthur Pendlebury, Daisy Taylor, Kevin Aussel, Colin Bowis,
Alan Pride (all deceased); Garry Appleyard, Clyde Ikin, David Howe, Trevor Toovey,
Alyn Hawkes, John Bauerhuit, Colin Payne, Bob Pascoe, Graham Cooper,
Kathleen Toovey, Charles Hill, George Keats, Stafford Bennett & Albert Adamson.
MEMBERSHIP: $35 PER YEAR INCLUDING MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION
All correspondence to: THE SECRETARY MTMRPC
PO BOX 4254 PITT TOWN NSW 2756
Magazine Contributions [by FIRST MONDAY of the month]
Email: tgm@browns.com.au
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MTMRPC - Statement of Accounts - 30th June 2021
MACQUARIE TOWNS MOTORCYCLE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION CLUB INC.
ABN 66 298 631 159
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 1ST July 2020-30th June 2021
INCOME EXPENDITURE
Membership Fees $6,700.00 Club Magazine $1,273.94
Meeting Raffles $0.00 Insurance/Liability $1,400.71
Donations $5.00 Show Day $27.60
Rally Account Transfer $0.00 2020 Rally $0.00
Regalia Sales $0.00 2021 Rally $52.65
Show Day $0.00 Trailer Registration. $67.00
Advertising $50.00 Club Events $324.00
Miscellaneous $0.00 Club Meetings $640.00
Bank Charges $120.00
Bank Interest $0.00 Miscellaneous $603.40
Hall Hire $400.00
TOTAL INCOME $6,755.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE $4,909.30
PROFIT $1,845.70
Year Vs Last Year Comparison
2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21
INCOME $24,909.14 $20,147.45 $19,423.10 $6,755.00
EXPENDITURE $21,826.73 $21,826.39 $18,778.93 $4,909.30
PROFIT/ LOSS $3,082.41 -$486.94 $644.17 $1,845.70
Cheque Account Reconciliation
Account Balance as at 1/07/2020 $20,814.71
Unpres. Cheques from prev Year $72.00
Club Funds at 1st July 2020 $20,742.71
Plus Total Receipts $6,755.00
Less Total Payments -$4,909.30
Club Funds at 30th June 2021 $22,588.41
Unpresented cheques $307.00
Cancelled Cheques $0.00
Cash in hand $0.00
Account Balance as at 30/6/2021 $22,895.41
Rally Account Reconciliation
Balance at 1st July 2020 $200.48
Rally Entry Fees 2020 $0.00
Rally Entry Fees 2021 $3,079.00
Transfer to Main A/C $0.00
Membership Fees $105.00
Bank Interest $0.00
Bank Charges $0.00
Account balance as at 30/6/2021 $3,384.48
C. Ikin Treasurer
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT Hopefully by now you have heard that the Club is in Lockdown along with all the residents of Greater Sydney. Unfortunately, no meetings, no regular ride days until we are advised to the contrary. Our Annual Rally has been cancelled for the second year in a row. At the time of writing I cannot say if our Annual General Meeting in August will be on and if we can hold the Annual Show Day in September. Its certainly not a great time but I trust that you are keeping well and perhaps spending some time on those motorcycle projects or putting extra polish on those alloy items. See you all soon. Pete EDS DESK Welcome to our long overdue Magazine. We sure are living in interesting times with the CoVID-19 pandemic reaching far and wide...affecting all our lives in some way or another. But we move on...hopefully. So lets discuss MotoGP. At about the half way mark in the season and the Blue Yamaha’s are proving fast and in the hands of Quatararo, he’s leading the championship. Marquez Snr is back and showing glimpses of his former self, winning the German GP at a track where he has won plenty. But the next week showed he has a long way to go to be back to where he was. Aussie Jack Miller is having a hard time finishing near the pointy end...qualifying is going OK and he rarely misses the front row but when the flag drops he inevitably drifts backwards...finishing in the top 10, but as a Ducati Factory rider more is expected...he has won a few races so he’s not lacking ability, lets hope they find the gremlins and he can show his true potential. The big surprise (to some) is Moto2 rider Remy Gardner, winning races regularly and if not winning, on the podium...thats Championship material, he’s leading the Championship and with a ticket to MotoGP next year is showing the others how its done. Fingers crossed he can bring it home. On the otherside World Superbike (SBK), the Yamahas are doing well too, in the hands of Toprak Razgatlıoglu, leading the championship ahead of Jonathon Rea...which in itself is a huge statement. Rea is almost unbeatable but the Turkish rider is taking it to him and actually making a race of it. Only 4 rounds in, the Ducati of Redding needs to start showing some speed if he wants to put his hat in the ring this year! Always happy to get your comments.
GENERAL MEETING NOTES - Mon 14th June 2021 MINUTES OF THE M.T.M.R.P.C. GENERAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 14 JUNE 2021 AT THE PITT TOWN SPORTS CLUB. Meeting opened: 8.05pm with one Minute’s Silence in memory of Alan Phillips Present: (as per attachment) Apologies: Greg Uren, Peter Boros, Les Carpenter Visitors: Nic Farrugia New Members: Eric Darmenia New Member Applications: nil Minutes of the May 2021 meeting Matters Arising: nil Moved (that the minutes be adopted): Rob Madden Seconded: Roland Van Soest Outwards Correspondence: nil Inwards Correspondence: Magazines from various clubs. Moved: (that the report be adopted): Adrian Bonham Seconded: Steve Runnalls Treasurers Report: Closing cheque account $22,963. Rally account - $765. Accounts for Approval: Presidents Run $187 + Flowers Julie Phillips $120 Moved: Dave Howe Seconded: Adrian Bonham EVENTS REPORT: 17 May Monday rally meeting Pitt Town Sporting Club 7-7.30 pm. Still need marshals and entrants. 15- 17 May Presidents run to Cowra. Departing McGrath’s Hill 8.30am. Very good run to Cowra – excellent chosen scenic route. Some stayed on for second day to Blayney. 15 May – Riverstone Festival – small representation from Alan Harper, Mark Andrews and the two Tooveys. 26 May – Midweek Ride – excellent tour led by Peter Boros with generous detour to inspect bikes at Dino Lynch’s property, followed by 90th Birthday celebration lunch at Boathouse Café (including cake, provided by Karen Drury). 7 June – Monday club ride, 10.00am McGraths Hill McDonalds. Excellent turnout. Ride via Bell’s Line of Road to Wentworth Falls for a BBQ lunch provided by Rod Brigham assisted by our 90 year old member Albert Adamson. Ray Smith’s WLA completed this long ride and return, still running in. 13 June – Club ride – X Roads McDonalds. New member Geoff Gradden came to send off the group on his beautifully restored 1926 AJS. Ray Smith brought out WLA for a run again, also a couple of more modern bikes and 2 cars. Excellent lunch Warragamba Workers Club for those who stayed on. Coming Events: see Facebook and Website for additional details 19/20 June – Debenham Rally 30 June – club mid week run 9.30 am start from PittTown Sports Club. (test ride for rally) 5 July – Club ride 10.00am McGraths Hill McDonalds 10 July - SATURDAY 9:30am Club ride from PittTown SportS Club – rally test ride followed by free lunch 12 July – Club Meeting Pitt Town Sports Club – please book 24/25 July Our club rally 28 July – 10am McGraths Hill McDonalds 12 September – Club Show Day (entry forms available - )
GENERAL MEETING NOTES - Mon 14th June 2021 MINUTES OF THE M.T.M.R.P.C. GENERAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 14 JUNE 2021 AT THE PITT TOWN SPORTS CLUB....continued General Business: The Club regrets to advise that our dear club member Alan Phillips passed away in Hawkesbury Hospital on Thursday 10 June. He will be sadly missed; he organised many club show days and was a great supporter of the club. Secretary David Stimson presented a warm tribute to Alan, noting “You would be battling to find a nicer person, with a dry sense of humour and a wry smile”. Flowers were sent to his wife Julie from the club. The funeral will be held at Castlebrook at 2.00 pm this Friday 18 June. President Peter Drury advised that our Annnual General Meeting in August will see all positions declared vacant, with some frontline officers planning to retire at that time. All members are welcome to offer to serve the Club by standing for election. Kevin Offord shared the tale of a spare trailer wheel, found by the roadside, which turned out to be the one missing from the Club’s trailer. Dave Howe has repaired it! Dave Howe / Clyde Ikin and Joe Moellers outlined important matters concerning requirements for Historic Registration. Our club is committed to the Log Book Scheme and the general advice is “If in doubt fill it out” if intending to use the bike for events that you would have difficulty proving (on the Day) that is for another club’s event rather than a MTMRPC (our club) approved ride. Rally meeting update – Garry Appleyard still needs marshals and raffle prizes. Kath Toovey also gave an overview of how a Rally works and urged all members to take part in some way. Joe Moellers urged all members to enter! Entries close on 9 July. Trevor Toovey asked when there will be a Magazine; David Stimson called urgently for volunteers to assist, Jeff Farrugia put up his hand. Lucky Door Prizes (random numbers from attendance list chosen by member of Pitt Town Staff) – Peter Drury, Mark Gorsuch, Michael Powell Raffle Winners – Gavin Sullivan, Nic Farrugia, Eric Darmenia, Les Hyatt, Nic again (“redraw”), Garry Appleyard, Mark Gorsuch, Peter Stone Note: Club web site – send photos etc to Cephas at : crodgers@jerahtech.com.au There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9:08pm Next Club Meeting will be held on Monday 12 July 2021 at 8pm at Pitt Town Sports Club.
More pics from the Bathurst Rally ealier in the year Trunkey Cr Line Paul Darderi
More pics from the Bathurst Rally ealier in the year
David Howe
Pic from the Bathurst Rally
earlier in the year - Chifley Damand Janet
Dick Arter
More pics from the Bathurst Rally ealier in the year
Karen Drury
Pic from the Bathurst Rally
Malcolm
earlier in the year - Chifley DamBurnhamMore pics from the Bathurst Rally ealier in the year
Steve Ashkenazi
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YEARS!Notes from Historical & Classic Vehicle Seminar
Notes from CMC Seminar on the Historical Vehicle Scheme (HVS) and the Classic
Vehicle Scheme (CVS)
Attended by Joe Moellers (MT delegate), Clyde Ikin and David Howe
Both the HVS and CVS are for vehicles over 30 years old. CVS is for vehicles that have
been modified.
Macquarie Towns MRPC is a log-book registered club with the RMS. Through our
affiliation with the Council of Motor Clubs (CMC) our members can also access CVS
registration.
As of the pt October 2018 the log book scheme trial ended and it became permanent.
All riders/drivers must carry Certificate of Operations (COP-purple card) and logbook.
NB Both the new COP and new logbook show your club membership. If you still have
the old paper form, carry your club membership card to prove membership.
No maintenance runs or rides up to 20km radius. Must fill out the logbook. As we are
a logbook registered club there is no daybook. This may change as some car clubs
want both.
Club sanctioned rides are allowed without using the logbook. But if you deviate to do
something or see someone that is not on the ride, fill out the logbook.
Invitation rides from other clubs are approved by the RMS but you may need to carry
proof that MTMRPC has accepted the invitation (in club minutes) and that you are on
a ride with that club.
Secondary clubs are also approved but the RMS does not list them on the COP or
their computer so it might be better to use the logbook rather than argue after you
have been questioned
The log book entry is for that day only. If you are still riding at midnight, you must
complete another entry.
IF IN DOUBT FILL IN THE LOGBOOK!
If you change engines you need to fill out a 1021 form at the RMS. If someone else
rides your HVS registered bike then make sure they have the logbook and COP.
Not financial = not registered and not insured. ($2200 fine and 4 points)
Notes from CMC Seminar on the Historical Vehicle Scheme (HVS} and the Classic
Vehicle Scheme (CVS}
As of 1st January, if you have not paid your fees and you have a HVS or CVS
registered vehicle it becomes unregistered. This happens regardless of whether we
have a period to renew membership I
It has been recommended by the CMC that our club advise the RMS if we have
any unfinancial members with HVS or eve registered vehicles. Apparently two clubs
have lost their registration to the HVS scheme due to repeated offences of approving
vehicles not eligible. The RMS are checking on clubs so hence our inspectors have to
be careful and may need to ask questions.
The onus is on the owner to prove that the vehicle is eligible.
HVS vehicles should be as close as possible to original condition as possible.
• Safety features such as indicators, seat belts etc are acceptable
• Period options are also acceptable (within 2-3 years?) If an HVS vehicle is
modified it must be registered as a CVS vehicle. NB: MTMRPC will have to change
our constitution to formalise the position of Registrar and Deputy Registrar and
other changes.Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS)
For an initial CVS registration, your vehicle will require a blue slip, no matter what
registration the vehicle is currently on. If vehicle is significantly modified it may need
a Vehicle Safety Compliance Certificate (VSCC - Engineers Certificate), refer to VSI 6.
For all renewal registrations, you will only require a pink slip.
You will need to have your 1835 form stamped only by your primary club Registrar,
then the original 1835 form along with a gmy of the blue slip/pink slip will need to be
mailed to ACMC, PO Box 419, Bexley NSW 2207. You will also need to pay ACMC
an administration fee of $30, which can be paid by cheque/money order or EFT.
Paperwork will be processed upon confirmation of payment.
For EFT: A/C Name: ACMC NSW LTD BSB: 633 108 ACC Number: 157374299
Please ensure your EFT payment is adequately identified by using your Surname plus
initial if a common surname such as Smith/Jones etc.
Once paperwork is returned to the member, you can then proceed to a Service NSW
Centre. When attending a Service NSW Centre for initial CVS registration, you will
need:
• I of owner
• Proof of ownership e previous re o papers, or receipt showin date of
purchase, name/address of purchaser, vin number.
• ri inal lue Slip (not ore than 2 days old)
• o pleted pplication for onditional e istration - or 2
• o pleted ori inal 3 for (sta ped by Pri ary lub, then sta ped and
signed by ACMC)
• If o pliance erti cate (VS S) was needed, ta e ori inal a copy to ive for
TfNSW records.
• If vehicle is privately i ported, you ay need to show Vehicle I port pproval
• ou ay also be as ed for proof of current Pri ary lub e bership
For CVS yearly renewals - Renewals only require a pink slip. You will need your 1835
form stamped by your Primary Club, you then mail the original 1835 and .QQQY of
pink slip, to the above address, following the same payment methods.
On return of paperwork, take the original 1835 form and original pink slip to a Service
NSW Centre to complete the registration.
You will receive from Service NSW:
• onditional e istration Plates ( or Initial e istration nly)
• erti cate of pproved perations
• e istration paper
• a Invoice for P reen slip
• o oo
You should keep in or with your vehicle when in use, your Certificate of Approved
Operations, including your VSCCS if issued for the vehicle, Log Book, proof of current
Primary Club membership (card or receipt), Club Magazine, or proof of club run if
using vehicle under Club Event.Historical Vehicle Scheme (HVS)
On attending a Service NSW Centre for initial HVS registration, the following will
be needed.
• I of owner
• Proof of ownership e previous re o papers, or receipt showin date of
purchase, na e address of purchaser, vin nu ber
• Pin Slip (stron ly reco ended)
• o pleted pplication for onditional e istration - or o 2
• o pleted ori inal 2 for (si ned and sta ped by pri ary club)
• Pay ent
• ou ay also be as ed for proof of current Pri ary lub e bership
or HVS yearly renewals, you will only need to ta e to a Service S entre
• o pleted ori inal 2 for si ned and sta ped by your lub e istrar
• Pin slip (as re uired)
• Pay ent
• ou ay also be as ed for proof of current Pri ary lub e bership
ou will receive fro Service S
• Historic Vehicle Plates ( or Initial e istration nly)
• erti cate of pproved perations
• e istration paper
• a Invoice for P reen slip
• o oo if re uested, and your lub has opted in
ou should eep in or with your vehicle when usin
• erti cate of pproved perations
• o oo
• Proof of current club e bership s (card or receipt)
• lub a a ine, or proof of club run if usin vehicle under lub ventAnnual Club Show Day
Macquarie Park – Windsor
Sunday 12th September 2021
Machines Eligible – Up to and including 2011 models
Name: Machine: Year: Engine Size: Solo/Outfit
Indemnity Statement
In acceptance of my entry I agree;
1. To be bound by all rules, regulations and directions of the MTMRPC.
2. That I enter and participate at the Show Day at my own risk.
3. That MTMRPC, in no way, will be held responsible for loss or damage to machines, parts or acces-
sories and that any competitor entering this event shall thereby waive the right of action by law
against MTMRPC.
4. Motorcycles cannot be removed until 2:30pm.
Entrant’s Signature:…………………………………………………….. Date:……………………………….
Return this no later than 31st August 2021 to:
Jason Stone
Mobile: 0452 528 766
Email: stoney1only@gmail.com
Address: P.O. Box 4254, Pitt Town NSW 2756Now
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Sloppy Joes from $38.00
Polo Shirts from $30.00
T-Shirts from $22.00 FREE MAGAZINES
Each meeting we have a table of assorted
Polar Fleece from $49.00 automotive magazines for FREE.
Please take one or more home to share
Checkout our Badges with your family and friends.
MAGAZINES WANTED
and Collectibles Do you have any old unwanted motorcycle,
car, plane, truck, train, boat or any other motor
also on sale magazines to donate to other club members on
our monthly meeting nights.PRESIDENTS RUN 2021 - June 2021
THE 2021 PRESIDENT’S RUN TO COWRA
OR THE COLDEST WEEKEND OF THE YEAR
Millthorpe Railway Station
Saturday 15th May 2021 was set months ago as our day for the start of this year’s
Presidents Run. Destination, Cowra in the central West of New South Wales.
Of course, it’s not just about the destination but more about the journey and this
year’s run did not disappoint. As scheduled an intrepid group left pretty much on
time from the Scottish Restaurant at McGraths Hill.
Thanks too to those who turned up to see us on our way.
The group comprised of 15 motorcycles:
Reg Taylor Suzuki 1000 V Strom
Greg and Debbie Thatcher Triumph Thunderbird
Greg Uren T120 Triumph
Steve Runnalls Suzuki 650 V Strom
Paul Smith T120 Triumph
Peter Stone Kawasaki GPX
Ray Stanfield Kawasaki GPZ 900 (Historic Rego)
Gary Appleyard Moto Guzzi 850 Breva
Michael Powell Ducati Streetfighter
John Stein and Ferne Thompson BMW 1200R
Eric Darmenia Moto Guzzi California
Dick Arter and Janet Triumph Tiger
Karen Drury Suzuki 650 Boulevard
Fran Mead BMW K1100 Sidecar who joined us at Cowra
And myself on my Honda ST1300 Pan EuropeanPRESIDENTS RUN 2021 - June 2021
Continued...There were some people in Cars too such as Kathleen and David Stimson,
Kay and Roland Van Soest and with Jo and Michael Hall (from Portland) joining us at
Millthorpe for lunch. Cars are always welcome and I was assured that in keeping with
the event they would keep their windows down, vents open and heaters off.
Then there was Jeff and Nic too who offered to tow a backup trailer which gave the
riders a piece of mind in case of machine or rider breakdown! BIG Thanks to Jeff for
offering this service.
First stop morning tea at the Lithgow Workers Club gave us respite and refreshment
after crossing the Blue Mountains via the Bells Line of Road which was very blustery
and cold.
Second stop Millthorpe for lunch, again windy with some squally rains plus quite cold.
Thankfully I had some heated handlebar grips but Karen on the longest ride of her life
(and in difficult conditions) did not have any such features but tackled the elements
all the same.
It was warmer riding than standing around waiting actually. Again, the car people
assured me that they had their windows down and vents open!
After lunch our journey was to take us through obscure locations such as Spring Hill,
Panuara, Errowanbang, and Burnt Yards. Some riders found themselves low on fuel
so we found a 24 hour station at Mandurama which gave the riders a challenge in
working out the pumps and payment system!!
Onward and ever onward we all found our way to Cowra and a warm shower and rest
prior to dinner at the Cowra Services Club.
For one rider though they did not get to enjoy that warm shower nor dinner.
The shock phone call came through that our Club’s Membership Officer,
Ferne Thompson, had fallen off the pillion seat of the stationary BMW to the hard
concrete roadway of their Motel in which she and John Stein were to be staying and
broke her leg.
She basically tripped
getting off and never
even got into the
Motel’s reception area!
Bugger for Ferne…
o off to Cowra hospital in
a an ambulance and
later to be transferred to
Orange Hospital,
Ferne’s adventure
had become a
NIGHTMARE.
Ferne Thompson seen here in
black helmet, all in one piece at this stage!PRESIDENTS RUN 2021 - June 2021
Continued...As I write this Ferne is recovering after surgery in Orange hopefully to
return to Sydney by the next weekend.
The diners were all gobsmacked of this news and would now continue on their
adventure without her.
Sunday dawned with a great frost over all the motorcycles and cars.
A support party left Cowra early to travel directly to Orange to check on Ferne’s welfare
while the rest of us enjoyed a peaceful sunny morning to check out the various sites
around Cowra such as the Japanese Gardens, the Prisoner of War camp and the
Railway Museum. Some of the Group even found the Peace Bell and gave it a BONG
or two.
Departing Cowra at 1.00pm we then to the travelled to Blayney but via Gooloogong,
Canowindra, Cargo and Orange completing a full circle through to Millthorpe and
thence Blayney.
Dinner that night was at the Royal Hotel which was excellent.
Paul Smith and I think Debbie Thatcher ordered the Roast Chicken for dinner which
must have been the largest roasts I’ve seen.
Monday dawned not so cold and the sun even came out before Lithgow. The company
was great, the scenery exceptional and the cold weather will just make it more
memorable.
All of our thoughts are with Ferne who we hope will make a smooth recovery.
Thanks to all who rode with me. It was my pleasure.
Peter.
Pic from the Bathurst Rally
earlier in the year - Chifley DamRALLY MEETING NOTES - April 2021 19 APRIL RALLY MEETING NOTES Meeting opened at 7:57pm, Garry Appleyard in the Chair Present: Joe Moellers, Trevor Toovey, Kathleen Toovey, Garry Appleyard, Peter Drury, Steve Runnalls Apologies: Debbie and Greg Thatcher, Karen Drury Garry Reported: Sports Club – Sara has noted all our requests for facilities during Rally Weekend (Manager Matt is also very supportive). Menu for Dinner: Beef/Chicken, placed alternately; Baklava/Sticky Date Lunch – awaiting further discussion with Hillside School Judging team confirmed (Trevor Lever and Bill) Headlight stickers are in Clyde’s hands, will need numbers and colour spots Raffle tickets have been handed to Joe Trophies: Pendragon is ready to go – categories were confirmed Prizes need to be sought – if going to local businesses please ask Garry for Sponsor Letter (and tell him where you’re going to avoid double-ups) COVID plan will need to be adapted to needs at the time of Rally, will require a Marshal Steve Reported: T-shirt samples shown, one chosen Joe questioned: Name Tags name only? Yes; separate tickets for morning tea and meals. Pencils? Yet to be obtained. Any free entries? No; free raffle tickets instead. Envelopes or bags for entry? Envelopes containing all paperwork, T-shirts separate. Entry Form ready to go, details as agreed March meeting Ride design subject to confirmation from Hillside Marshals – as many as we can get Meeting closed at 8:42pm Next Meeting is on Monday 17 May at 7 for 7:30pm
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www.thelocalshed.com.auRALLY MEETING NOTES - Mon 21st June 2021 Meeting opened at 7:40pm, Garry Appleyard in the Chair Present: Karen and Peter Drury, Kathleen and Trevor Toovey, Joe Moellers, Steve Runnalls, Debbie and Greg Thatcher, Christine and Kevin Offord, Roland Van Soest, Garry Appleyard. Apologies: Greg Freeman, Troy Maher. Prior to specific discussion of our Rally, the Tooveys described an event on the weekend’s Debenham Rally when a rider was thrown off his machine by a pothole; agreement was reached that if a head hits the road Ambulance should be called as a matter of course. COVID requirements: Troy will be Covid Leader, information posters will be printed and placed at Sports Club (1 outside, 2 at Check-in area, 1 at Pre-ride refreshments area). 8 bottles of Sanitizer have been obtained. We will need to get a supply of facemasks, in case they’re a requirement by that time. Registration: Trickle of entries (similar to previous years). Raffle Prizes: Only one actual prize on hand, Garry said if necessary we can purchase some prizes or vouchers. Christine said get business cards from any business which donates items. Ride preparation: Both days’ rides have been prepared and trialled in car, ready for trials with groups of bikes; KT to inform Ebenezer if Familiarity Ride is stopping there on 10 July. Marshals: Only small number so far, Wursten and Spoelder will lead to places. Back-up trailers: needing one more commitment of trailer and/or operator. Pre-Ride Refreshments: under control, Covid matters under control. Check-in Team: need to confirm usual helpers are actually available. T-shirts: Steve displayed sample of final version, KT to keep him updated on numbers and sizes coming in during Joe’s absence early July. Debbie T will supervise distribution on Sat 24 as entrants arrive on way to Check-in. Stationery for Judging Slips, Meal Tickets: Joe and Roland have all in hand, Sports Club has been asked re pencils. Judging Area Supervision: Trevor Lever with help from Garry A and Trevor T. Judging Area Signs: Dave Howe will arrange a time to collect these (and BBQ for Sunday Breakfast) from Julie Phillips. Photography: Team all sorted. Audio visual: Steve will visit Sports Club when Sara on duty. Lunch: Hillside OK to provide prepared lunch, need to notify any requirements. Sunday Breakfast: Roland has team of helpers in place. All aspects of planning are under control, we just need Entries and Marshals. Meeting closed at 8:50pm Next meeting Monday 19 July 2021.
Vale - Alan Phillips - June 2021
Alan with wife Julie and their Kawasaki ZR1 1000
It is with sadness that I must write about a long-standing Club member and friend
Alan Phillips who passed away in June following a long illness.
Alan loved motorcycles since a young age and was meticulous in having his
eclectic
collection in the very best condition they could be.
Whether it be BSA, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Honda or Kawasaki all were
presented better than new.
‘Outstanding’ would be a word to describe each of them.
Many members would have first met Alan at the many Club Show Days that he
and his family of helpers ran.
Recent Covid Lockdowns presented no problems to Alan as his preferred place to
be was in his shed with all of his projects.
Alan will be greatly missed.RALLY MEETING NOTES - May 2021 17 MAY RALLY MEETING NOTES Meeting opened at 7:50pm Present: Garry Appleyard, Joe Moellers, Roland Van Soest, Karen Drury, Peter Drury, Christine Offord, Kevin Offord, Kathleen Toovey, Trevor Toovey Apologies: Debbie and Greg Thatcher, Steve Runnalls Garry reported as follows: COVID SAFETY PLAN - GA and KT to work on this, we will need to appoint 3 easily identifiable Wardens for each day and Hand Sanitizer in appropriate locations, also we need to submit list (of any attending who cannot provide QR Codes) to locations where we gather as a group RAFFLE TICKETS – 10 free tickets will be provided to marshals (in addition to any they purchase), KT will liaise with Joe TROPHIES – all in hand with Pendragon SATURDAY LUNCH – still negotiating with Hillside School, suggest hot soup and pre- packed lunch (including – for instance - meat/salad sandwich, piece of fruit, popper, slice of cake) – abandon idea of serving at another venue as previously discussed RIDES – TT and KT have plans well in hand JUDGING COORDINATOR – Trevor Lever might not be available this year. Peter Drury will act for him if necessary JUDGING SET-UP – GA will take TT with him DINNER – all under control, Steve R working on Audio Visual requirements PRE-RIDE COFFEE – Fran will assist Karen, Debbie T will check what catering requirements available from Freemans, remainder to be sourced at Costco T-SHIRTS – SR has changed plan for colour, working on finer details, Jill Carpenter willing to assist with handing out to entrants VOTING SLIPS – Joe and Garry have colours worked out, Joe and Roland will handle preparation RAFFLE PRIZES – KO will approach Hawkesbury Auto One, VEK and will try Fitzgerald Motors; TT will go to Western Motorcycles and Penrith Repco; JM will see MCA/Kawasaki/Polaris at Penrith; CO will ask Dave Howe if he’d approach Hawkesbury Honda PUBLICITY TO OUR MEMBERS AND TO OTHER CLUBS – PD suggests using email contacts list where possible ENTRY FORMS – JM will email to all previous attendees and any other requests received at meeting last week, also will snail mail where necessary VOLUNTEERS FOR MANY JOBS – use email list and Facebook for best response Meeting closed at 8:46pm. Next meeting Monday 21 June 2021
Mac Towns Show Day Flyer.qxp 31/3/21 1:23 pm Page 1
MACQUARIE TOWNS SHOW DAY - 12th Sept. 2021
Macquarie Park, Windsor • 10am-2pm
SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2021
Vintage and Classic bikes on show in a beautiful location, just over the bridge at Macquarie Park, Windsor.
Free entry to everyone, including exhibitors. Bikes from the earliest up to 2011. Visitors’ bikes welcome.
Prizes awarded. Sausage sizzle, tea, coffee and soft drinks available.
ENJOY A FREE DAY OUT BY THE RIVER... ALL WELCOME.
For further information, contact Jason 0452 528 766Sunday morning ride - bit of dirt bit of tar... Started at .7.30am Sunday morning..nice and chilly...around the 4-5 degrees...this place called the Cafe in Glenorie...its a bar at night and a breakfast place in the morning...lots of cyclists both of the pedal type and hooligan motorcyclists and then there was us...5 Blokes looking for some dirt action...me...looking for a nice bit of fresh air...some nice roads I haven’t been on before...and a nice snack for lunch and then a leisurely ride home on the mighty XR250. So its 2 KTM690 adventure bikes with what looked like 60 litre tanks...a newish looking WR450 larger tank attached...almost brand new 700 Tenere...twin cylinder...300 plus KM range and me on the XR250...maybe 150km range...but we will find out I suppose...never tested the range on the little girl...but here we go... Snack for breakfast...nice hot sausage roll...apple juice...and away we go to Wisemans...I left home filled up...so I topped up at Wisemans as did another of the big tank KTM’s... Over the double Ferry at Wisemans...turn left...I normally go right so new territory...thats what I was looking forward too...nice dirt roads...still wet from last nights bit of rain...keeping the dust down ...tearing along at around the 80 mark...I am about in the middle of our group behind the WR...once the roads start to dry out and the sun gets to them the dust starts...I drop back a bit from the blue bike as the dust is hard to see thru...lucky I brought the new adventure helmet with the nice visor ...only eating a bit of dust thru the mouth vent...still tearing along at around 80ks’...having a few slides on the front tyre, as I don’t have a full knobby on the front like the others...they obviously know where we are going and whats in store...we come to some nice bit of tar road and the speed increases...the big bikes disappear into the distance...I just keep changing gears trying to keep up...the XR is running well...noisy as hell with the pipe on it, but really no louder than the KTM’s with their aftermarket pipes, still...maybe ear plugs might be a good option...anywhooo...we pull over after about 5k’s of tar...and head up this hill that says lookout...nice...still tar...then dirt...then sand...nice...and my front tyre option is working overtime now...but all good...just look for the harder packed dirt...down this bush track...single lane car track...obviously a 4WD track...those subsidence mounds every now and then... getting a bit of air...wheee...plenty of closed gates...get off...open gate..shut gate ...off again... whee...
Sunday morning ride - bit of dirt bit of tar... So we turn up finally at about 1.30pm at a gate on the putty road, not too sure where we are... looks like up the top end after all the twisty bits...closer to Bulga than the half way mark...up the Putty road we go...I am just following at this stage as I have no idea where we are going... but the mighty XR is still going...changing gears...keeping up. We turn right onto a road called “Construction Road” ...man on KTM says this road will be good as its a “maintained road”...stop for a rest...or as we find out to fix the WR...its falling apart...bolts missing from the pipe and rear rack on it...plus a few engine bolts have gone missing...quick check of the Honda...all there...patch up dodgy Yammie...pinch a few bolts from other parts and put in important areas...one of the KTM’s is losing its baffle...lucky for me its way ahead and I can’t hear it....one of the benefits of being slow...so the debate begins... should we head back now...around the 2pm mark...I don’t want to ride in the dark with the miserable excuse for a headlight on the XR...nooooo.....so do we head to grey gums for lunch...I say yes...and the Tenere rider also wants to go for lunch... the other 3 boys want to go down this track...”oh its only 39k’s” they said...we’ll do that in no time...I look up the track and its a decent fire trail...Oh OK...so off we go...road gets a bit overgrown the further we go and we roll to a stop at a gate...thats about 15ks’ into this track... gate says “No Vehicles beyond this point - Bikes Cars 4WD or Caravans - Cameras may be installed for prosecution”...good luck getting a caravan down here me thinks...but nothing can stop us adventurous riders from Sydney...just clear the scrub around the track on the down side and ride around...yeah no problem...its a single track bike they say...I look at the cliff they are standing on...yep single track...bike...me...old fat can’t ride very well...yeah no problem... so I ride around...somehow...ya...so we keep going...its down to a very narrow single track now...and we end up down on a creek bed...landslides have carved off the wall ahead...trees over the track...nothing can stop us...nice creek crossings are at every bend...no people down here for a while...no tracks etc..just ours...some trees we have to go under as they are too big to move...of course its all mud...knee deep...fun and games...lead KTM rider has his phone out taking video, hoping one of us will fall off and he can make his fortune on u-tube...not going to happen I say...especially when I find out...no way am I going down...I already had a spill back on one of the high speed hills...front wheel got caught in a rut and just sort of threw me off...I was going slow...so no biggie...thank god...I have to go to work tomorrow!
Sunday morning ride - bit of dirt bit of tar... So we come across another gate...this one blocking the other end of the track...but I spy my way around this one...they all ride the top track over boulders etc and I sneak under the gate with the help of KTM rider...taking pity on me...I am buggered now...can hardly stand on the pegs...lucky I have the sheepskin on the XR...sore ass too...not working as it should... probably something to do with the rider...sore hands...can hardly hang on...the others bugger off...I thought they were having a rest but when I get there...nobody home...OK...just follow the tracks...we came out on to a sort of oval/park type of thing and I can see a few bikes on the other side...so I follow down there...turn right onto a road and me mate Johnno is waiting for me...follow him around some houses and we arrive at the end of the Putty Road at Bulga Pub....my bike went onto reserve turning onto the road...so about 180’ks...yeah...food. Pub food closed...go to servo next door they’ll serve ya...Good hamburger...some chips and a can of RedBull so I can make it home. Getting dark now...top up the bikes...though the tankers (KTM’s) are at about half tank... and head back at about 4.30pm...this should be interesting...Johnny on the Tenere is leading us home as I suppose he’s been here before and knows the road...so its basically follow the leader...love the twisty part of the Putty road even on a XR250 with the rear knobby and half knobby on the front...she’s turning great on the tar...fanging along...its getting darker...we stop along the Putty road at Grey Gums...can sort of see the shop...but the sun has gone down now.
Sunday morning ride - bit of dirt bit of tar... Just gotta miss any wildlife ...cars, trucks etc...headlight is useless...one of the KTM’s and the WR are behind me and they run with their high beam on...they both have added LED spotlights on the front...and I can see the ground...chasing the other KTM and Tenere...but they basically buggered off up front...shame as I could follow OK but can now almost see nothing till the high beams come on from behind...then they go off when a car comes along... pitch black...100’s....where is the road...high beams come on again...ahhhh....I can see...then they go off again...more cars....pitch black...still doing 100ks...just hoping I am going straight... this is not much fun...I try the high beam switch on my bike...I think I can see the difference... but no one else can...coming down the mountain into Colo...bike runs outta fuel...I have only done 110ks...must not like running at 100+ks...she runs out fast...onto reserve...clutch the bike in 6th gear...no drama...but as the twisty bits increase a few cars come along...lights behind go off...now this is really getting interesting (or just plain scary)...lights come on...I am on the edge of the road on the white line...no drama...stop sooking and ride in the middle... so I calm the speed down to around the 80k mark...as I am going to need to make it a fair way on reserve this time...plus a can’t see anything... so I make it to the BP on top of the hill before Wilberforce...I was waiting for it to run out way before that...so me and the WR top up again...once we get to Wilberforce the streetlights are on and its like normal again...who needs headlights...I do! Made it home at about 6.45pm.
FOR SALE & WANTED TO BUY
FREE? I have a BSA parts manual for A65 MODELS. 134 PAGES. BSA model B44 owners handbook
Book of the ARIEL. IF you know any body in the club that may be interested in any of these I would be
happy to pass them on. Phillip E: townsends652@bigpond.com
FOR SALE: Parksen Hacksaw, made in Melbourne around the 1950’s. hydraulic lift on forward stroke,
cuts on the rear. Has inbuilt coolant tank, All hydraulics have been restored, on castor wheels. c/w
some spare blades. $250.00 ono. Tel: 0417 335 711 Garry.
FOR SALE - (FREE) Suzuki - 3 X GT750J and 1 X GT750L frames - free to a good home. Also a set of GT750L
outer exhausts - NOS but need rechrome - for sensible offer. Berowra - Contact Steve 0412 472 901.
WANTED: Parts for Honda XBR500 1986-87 - Fuel Tank, Pair plastic Side Covers, lid for Airbox, Rear tail
light, Seat, Handlebar weights. Contact: Peter Boros 9920 6658
WANTED: Yamaha RD 350/250 LC I am chasing various parts like wheels exhaust etc so a parts bike thats
almost complete would be great. Any old parts just hanging around might also be of interest.
Contact: David 0412 602 580.
FOR SALE: Triumph front wheel, T100/T110 scalloped front brake 1954? chromed spokes and good 19” rim.
$150. Garry 0417 335 711.
WANTED - Honda CL, ST or CT 90 Parts. Tel: Peter 0412 285 719
FOR SALE - Bike touring Rack (fits SUZUKI GS750) in very good condition with brackets, may fit similar
bike $50. Pipeline exhaust 4 into 1 with clamps and brackets in good condition off GS750. Hole in collector,
have fabricated galv. sheet to brazed on. $100 ONO. Contact Peter: phone or text 0412 208 045
WANTED TO BUY - Honda 83 650E Nighthawk - Shaft Drive, running or not, complete bike or parts,
would prefer going bike as I need the engine. Contact Bruce 0435 807 329
FOR SALE - M20 Motor Reconditioned Bottom End and Rebored No Carby Or Magneto $1,200 Ono
Enquiries Trevor 0413 468 499
WANTED: I am searching for a 1966 - 1988 Velosolex 3800S moped and I was hoping one of your
members may be able to offer me a lead in finding one. Please contact Bill Hawke 0427 730 575
blork59@gmail.com Appreciate any assistance.
FOR SALE: Ex Roy East Works Machless long stroke motor 350cc Trials bike. Very rare and collectable.
$15,000.00 O.N.O. Contact John 0418 276 168
FOR SALE: Metisse framed Norton 500cc single, Alloy fuel tank, International bottom end with 86mm
stroke and 90 mm bore. Top end is from a Manx Norton and has done very little work. Fitted with lights,
ready for club rego use. $36,000.00 O.N.O. Contact John 0418 276 168
FOR SALE: Bad Back Belts - Various sizes Tel: 9676 8319 info@i5joints.com.au
or visit our website at wwwi5joints.com.au for all your pain & joint remedies.
FOR SALE: 1971 TRIUMPH T100R DAYTONA Rebuilt over 7 years (full details of all work, matching
numbers, receipts etc included) Reg to June 2016. $12,000 neg. Tel: John - 0448 255 207
Please confirm sale or if your ad is no longer needed.
Troy - email: tgm@browns.com.au or tel 02 4577 7227 bus hrsMACQUARIE TOWNS MOTORCYCLE RESTORATION & PRESERVATION CLUB
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RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION CLUB
CLUB HISTORY
The club was formed in 1981 by an enthusiastic group of motor cyclists
from the Hawkesbury area.
The aim of the club was to promote and foster the restoration and
preservation of motor cycles 10 years old or older.
Foundation Members:
Bob Coombes Alby Phipps Alan Doering
Bill Plunkett Greg Freeman Barry Purtell
Paul Giles Rod Purtell Ron Harrison
Icie Taylor Alan Hawkes Max Turner
Boy Hayes Max Williams Bob Jones
Roy Miller Honorary Member - Bill Murray
Foundation Members:
The intial club meeting was held at Barry Purtell’s home at Dural Road,
Pitt Town on Monday 14 September 1981 at 7.30 pm.
The first office bearers to be elected were:
President.. ......................... Mark Foster
Vice President................... Greg Freeman
Secretary/Treasurer ......... Pat Purtell
Publicity ............................ Barry Purtell
Patron ................................ Ivor Williams
Bob Jones was the first person to be nominated for life membership;
this was confirmed in January 1982.You can also read
