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RESTORE & RIDE MAGAZINE
July- August, 2017
Coffs Harbour and District Motorcycle Restorers Club Inc
Safe riding throughout the year
Some of the entrants and their bikes as they are lined up for popular judging at
“The Pub With No Beer” at Taylors Arm for the 33rd Coffs Harbour Annual
“Restore and Ride” Rally.
All Correspondence to :- The Secretary, CH&DMRC, Jetty PO Box 4248, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450. www.coffsharbourmotorcyclerestorers.com/
Coffs Harbour & District Motorcycle Restorers Club Inc. Club Office Bearers 2016-2017
PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT Vacant SECRETARY Jenni Sparks 6655 3690 TREASURER Rob Popplewell 6653 4532 CLUB CAPTAIN Jeff McKenzie 6650 0331 VICE CAPTAINS Roy Atherton 66515942
Nick Hiller 6655 3690 Mark Morgan 0422-634-350
PUBLICITY OFFICER Wayne Adams 6656 4667 PUBLIC OFFICER Jenni Sparks 6655 3690 REGISTRAR Rob Major 0412 549 285 LIBRARIAN Laura McKenzie 6650 0331 PROPERTY OFFICER Rob Popplewell 6653 4532 EDITOR Nick Hiller 6655 3690 MAG DISTRIBUTION Laura & Jeff McKenzie 66500331 MACHINE EXAMINERS Kevin Barber 6658 4535 (Coffs Hbr)
Roy Atherton 6651 5942 (Coffs Hbr) Chris Pearson 0429 667 048 (Nambucca) Graham Maddeford 6655 2033 (Bellingen)
Rally Committee 2017
Rob Popplewell, Shane Barnes, Mark Merrit, Eddie Omerek, Steve and Lois
Arthur, Nick Hiller, Sean Condon, Jenni Sparks, Jeff and Laura McKenzie, and
Bob Rushbrook.
Contact Details:
Postal: P.O. Box 4248, Coffs Harbour Jetty, 2450 Web: http://www.coffsharbourmotorcyclerestorers.com/index.html Email: [email protected] CLUB MEETINGS: 3rd Thursday of each month 7.00pm at Sawtell Bowling Club, Sawtell. Come early for a meal at the bistro. LIFE MEMBERS: Don Sonter, John Budds*, Pete Richmond, Bill Baker, Ned O‘Brien. *Deceased
The highlight of the past months has to be the annual “Restore and Ride” Rally.
But rather than bang on about the success of the rally, I have taken the liberty
of using magazine space to publish a letter from John Carson from Northern
Rivers Classic Motorcycle Club. I reckon that John and the Rob Popplewell, the
convenor sum it up best.
It is always appropriate however to mention our sponsors. As always they supported our rally with wonderful prizes. So it would be great, if members could thank them and draw attention to seeing their names in the magazine when visiting their stores. It is also worth mentioning that you are a member as some of the businesses offer club members a discount! In the past months, there has been a fair bit of feed-back on the Ride Calendar and hopefully it now has something for everyone. There are of course more rallies left in the year, more swap meets, more overnight rides and some new venues for Tuesday morning teas and rides, as well as the return of some old favourites. So keep the suggestions coming, so the rides cover everyone’s idea of the perfect ride and if you want more information on any rides, don’t hesitate to contact the Club Captain or Vice Captains. With regard to communication, Mick Carpenter has started the club’s own Facebook page and it is going great guns with photos, videos and comments and is attracting a large number of “hits”. As was mentioned in the last editorial, the club has limited records of members’ mobile telephone numbers. So if you wish the club’s records to be updated so you can receive these SMS messages and have the magazine emailed to you, then you will need to send your mobile number and email address to [email protected]
Nick Hiller 6655-3690 Email: [email protected]
The Annual Coffs Harbour Rally. (26th -28th May, 2017)
The letter below is a from John Carson, a Northern Rivers rider who came to our rally “Dear Members of CH&DMR, THANK YOU, I thought last year’s rally was great but it keeps getting better. The rides are interesting, covering just about all types of roads except snow, although we did get a little sleet last year near Dorrigo. And we were rained on coming down from Ulong. A fair array of motorcycles and the fantastic people who ride them. I’m still on a high after Ken Hoad giving me a ride on his Indian. That’s something I have always wanted to do and now, well maybe an Indian 4 could beat that but wow! The food was very good wherever we partook, especially at the club. The amount of prizes and you just gave them away. About the only thing more you could have done, was polish our bikes for us. Thank you very, very much and see you next year, John Carson”
John’s bike with his swag and steam mop wrapped inside at Ulong, ready for his return to Kyogle.
2/311 Mastracolas Road
Coffs Harbour. Ph: 02 6650 9922
Rob’s Restore and Ride Rally Report 2017 The thing we wanted most for this rally was good weather and we couldn’t have had a better start. Friday’s riders headed out in brilliant sunshine. Up the Waterfall way to Bellingen and across Lavender Bridge towards the Promised Land. But didn’t quite get there for at Gleniffer they were sent left via Summerville then Gordonville Roads on the north bank of the Bellinger River. This section included 3.5kms of unsealed road. There was an option to avoid this, but all were brave and tackled it. It proved to be better than much of the tarred section! Once on Waterfall Way again it was east to Bellingen for afternoon tea at the Butter Factory café. Ned and Errol casting an experienced pair of eyes over the Friday gathering at the Butter Factory after surviving a lap out via the dirt on Sommervilles Road.
Saturday’s ride also set out in great weather. We now have the luxury of the old Pacific Highway being near devoid of traffic from Bonville to Nambucca, where the route took riders west to Bowraville. The Nambucca Phoenix Association provided an excellent morning tea at Bowraville Central School. From Bowraville, it was along the south bank of the Nambucca River to the outskirts of Macksville where we headed out along the road to Taylor’s Arm for lunch at the “Pub with no Beer”. The pub does have beer these days and good food, although late-comers had quite a wait for the latter. Bikes lined up on the terraces in front of the pub for judging.
Col McAndrew’s winning Triumph from the 1950’s class. A worthy winner amongst a very strong class.
Homebase Centre, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6691-9700
Graham Hodgson on the best 1940’s bike and winner of the “Bike of the Rally” trophy. It was great to see him and other Queenslanders make the trip down as in years gone by.
A cloudy morning on Sunday didn’t deter many for there were almost as many starters as on Saturday’s ride. The winding road to Ulong is a local favorite, especially now the rough bends have been smoothed out. The back-up trailer got its only customer of the weekend here when Neil Parker’s bike had clutch trouble. Patchy rain was encountered on the return, so some got wet and some didn’t. All in all it was a very successful rally. Part of the Sunday ride at the Ulong
Café before returning to Sawtell
Caravan Park for a farewell BBQ.
I’d like to thank the rally committee for their work leading up to and at the rally, also the marshals, back-up drivers, cooks and others who helped to make it a great rally weekend.
Rob Popplewell, the convener, addressing the dinner at Sawtell Bowling Club on
Saturday night.
Out and About
Overnighter to Tenterfield with Rappville Pub on the Return.
“And gentlemen in England now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here” Henry the Fifth, Act 4 Scene 3
From pouring rain to bright sunny mornings and days. It was a wet ride to Tenterfield, but with quality roads and vistas of misty valleys and mountains, far from unpleasant. The turn-pike tanks meant that there was only one stop at Jackadgery for refreshments, so the riding was pure uninterrupted joy. The return trip down through Drake and Casino was in Winter-crisp sunshine, and Rappville pub provided a big welcome with sumptuous food and beverages to the three Tenterfield returnees and the six adventurous Coffs riders who broke free of the Shire. Wayne could not work out how he got ahead of the
pack! A new venue for most riders and well worth another visit. The ride back down through Pringles Way and Lawrence along the river was most scenic and fine weather all the way home.
Harley Davidson and Ducati 1 Gdt Seccombe Cl, Coffs Harbour.Ph.6650-4200
Concours d'Elégance
“Often the competitiveness of a Concours d'Elégance forces restoration of a
vehicle to surpass "mint" condition. Mint condition would be the state of the
vehicle when it originally left the factory. Concours-quality cars are often given
upholstery, paint, plating, and mechanical restoration to a standard far
exceeding that of the car when it was new.” Ex Wikipedia.
One of our annual events is the Concours which gives members a chance to bring out their bikes, and in past years it has been well patronised. By combining with the Timber Festival, there should be not only a good audience of our members but the general public as well. The details are “Glenreagh Timber Festival. Static Display at the Festival starting at 8.00am. If later than 8.00am, meet at 9.00am at Caltex and ride up and explain to the gate that you are part of the display. This will be the annual Concours d'Elégance for the club and judging will be at 11.00am followed by lunch at the Golden Dog with a Treasurer’s lunch subsidy of $10 for all entrants!” Remember, it doesn’t have to be a flash bike, just a club registered bike, so bring what you have, and enjoy the day. There are no sheep station prizes!
Club Regalia
Sloppy Joes $30 each available in L, 2XL and 4XL sizes T-Shirts $25 each in red or black No XL in black Polo Shirts $35 each black with gold neck bands All sizes Polo Shirts $25 each. In ‘outlaw’ black! Base-ball Caps $10each Number Plate Attachments $10. ‘Coffs Harbour’ Ring Rob Popplewell on 6653 4532 for your orders or go to a fitting at a Tuesday morning tea at his house. All items returnable if they don’t fit! Coffs Motorcycles 1/17-19 Isles Drive, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-6000
Membership Renewal
If you have not paid your membership, then your bikes are not registered!!! The club gives you 2 months grace to renew, but the RMS does not. This means you cannot ride a conditionally registered bike after the 30th June unless you have paid your 2017/2018 membership subscription. As far as the RMS is concerned, if the owner of the vehicle is not financial with his or her club, then the bike is no longer attached to a club and is unregistered, irrespective of when the bike’s registration runs out! The current fees are $40 a member (as per the decision of the AGM) or $45 for a couple. The fees can be paid in cash to the Treasurer, by cheque in the mail to the PO box or by direct credit to the Club’s account but make sure you put your name on the Payee section. The account details are: C.H. & D.M.R. Club Inc. BSB: 533-000 Account Number: 36013 S-11 Make sure that you put your name in the Payee advice
51 Orlando St. Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6652-7400
2/4 Cook Drive Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-1022
Events Calendar for June
Sunday, 25th Meet at the Caltex at 9.30am for ride via the Orara Valley Way to
Parker Road and then onto the Minnie Water Café for lunch.
Sunday, 25th Shannons Show and Shine for Blood Cancer. Coffs Harbour Leagues Club, Stadium Drive. Set up for exhibitors at 8 am, gates open to public 9.30 am. $10 to display your car, $2 entry for public.
Tuesday, 27th 9.00am at the Hidden Link Café behind Cutler’s Tyres on Hogbin Drive.
Wednesday, 28th 9.00am at the Caltex for an “old bike” ride via Mt Browne, Island Loop and Coramba then up to Bucca Road at Nana Glen and back via Bruxner Park to have brunch at the Botanic Gardens in Hardacre Street.
Homebase, Coffs Harbour.Ph. 6652-4088
Events Calendar for July
Sunday, 2nd 9.30am at the Caltex for ride up Orara Valley Way to Copmanhurst for lunch. Return via Spring Hill and the Orara Valley Way.
Tuesday, 4th 9.00am at the Caltex for North Beach Café.
Wednesday, 5th 9.00am leave from the Caltex to ride out via Coramba and East Bank Road and then back to Kookaburra Café at Nana Glen
Saturday, 8th 9.00am at the Caltex to go down the “old highways” to Kempsey, then the highway to Telegraph Point and then via Pembrooke to Wauchope and the Yesteryear Truck and Machinery Show at the Wauchope Showground, then out to Long Flat Pub for the night. Book a room or camp out back.
Sunday, 9th 9.30am from the Caltex to ride the ‘old highways” to Nambucca then Wirrimbi Road and Rodeo Drive to River Street Café in Macksville to meet those returning from Wauchope and Long Flat.
Tuesday, 11th 9.00am at the Butterfly House on Pine Creek Way at Boambee.
Wednesday, 12th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride the “Old Highways” and Yellow Rock Road to the Honey Place at South Urunga.
Fri-Sunday, 14th-16th Tamworth Rally. For those riding to the rally contact Nick Hiller to plan a ride route and an earlier start date. See end of computer magazine for entry form.
Sunday, 16th 9.30am leave from the Caltex and down the “old highways” to Raleigh, then up Waterfall Way to Ebor to meet members returning from Tamworth Rally.
Tuesday, 18th 9.00am at Lance Gilbert’s Boambee for morning tea. Wednesday, 19th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride up via Orara Valley Way and then out
onto the Pacific Highway via Kungala Road and down to Red Rock for lunch.
Thursday, 20th General Meeting at Sawtell Bowling Club at 7.00pm. Join in a meal from the Bistro prior to the meeting. Lodge “Notice of Motion” with the Secretary for AGM in August. Also to get nominations submitted or prepared in writing to the Secretary for positions on executive.
Sunday, 23rd 9.30am at the Caltex for ride South on the “old highways” to Nambucca and then Wirrimbi Road and out to Bowraville for morning tea. Then Wilson Road and Coronation Drive to Congarinni Road North and over the river and left into Macksville. Onto Upper Warrell Creek Road and down the highway to Stuarts Point. Then back to Scotts Head via Grassy Head for lunch at Scotts Head.
Tuesday, 25th 9.00am at Marion Grove for morning tea.
Wednesday, 26th 9.00am at the Caltex for ride south down the “old highways” to the Valla Café for brunch.
Saturday, 29th Glenreagh Timber Festival. Static Display at the Festival starting at 8.00am. If later than 8.00am, meet at 9.00am at Caltex and ride up and explain to the gate that you are part of the display. This will be
the Concours d'Elégance for the club (See article)
Sunday, 30th 9.30am at the Caltex for a ride North via the Orara Valley Way with morning tea at Glenreagh and then via Grafton and Southgate to the Ulmarra Ferry and lunch at the pub.
Sunday, 30th Nabiac Swap meet.
Events Calendar for August Tuesday, 1st 9.00am at Sawtell Surf Club for morning tea
Wednesday, 2nd 9.00am at the Caltex to ride up to Bruxner Park Road and through to Bucca Road and Nana Glen to the Idle Inn for morning tea.
Sunday 6th Sculptures in the Jail at South West Rocks. Leave from the Caltex at 8.30am to ride the “Old Highways” to South West Rocks. There will be a bike display at 10.00am with Taree, Port Macquarie and Natureland Clubs in the carpark and food provided in the jail.
Tuesday 8th 9.00am at Marion Grove Café for morning tea.
Wednesday 9th 9.00am from the Caltex down the “old highway” to the Butter Factory at Bellingen. The more adventurous to go via South Arm Road.
Sunday 13th Leave the Caltex at 9.30am to ride the Orara Valley Way to Grafton and then onto Copmanhurst for lunch at the hotel.
Tuesday 15th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride to Stan Marshall’s at Valla Beach Resort for morning tea.
Wednesday 16th 9.00am to ride the “Old Highway” and Waterfall Way to the Swiss Patisserie in Church Street, Bellingen.
Thursday 17th Annual General Meeting at Sawtell Bowling Club at 7.00pm followed by General Meeting. Join in a meal from the Bistro prior to the meeting
Friday 18th – Sunday 20th
Triples Rally at Evans Head
Sunday 20th Leave the Caltex at 9.30am to ride to Glenreagh and then onto Red Rock for brunch.
Tuesday 22nd 9.00am for morning tea at Rob Popplewell’s East Bonville Road.
Wednesday 23rd 9.00am at the Caltex to ride the “Old Highways” and Yellow Rock Road to the Honey Place at South Urunga. Note: Yellow Rock Road has been partly resealed and the cow traffic is down with the main problem being going too fast over cattle grids.
Friday 25th – Sunday 27th
Clarence Valley Rally at Grafton.
Saturday 26th 7.00am start from the Caltex to ride to Grafton for the Clarence Valley Rally.
Sunday 27th 9.30am from the Caltex to ride to Glenreagh for morning tea and meet those returning from the Grafton Rally.
Tuesday 29th 9.00am for morning tea at the Hidden Link Café, Toormina.
Wednesday 30th 9.00 am from the Caltex to the Box Car Café in Lowanna.
188 Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour.
Ph.0408-441-066
Events Calendar for September
Friday, 1st Leave the Caltex at 10.00am to ride down to Stuarts Point Caravan
Park to your pre-booked cabin. With a communal dinner on Friday night and then up early and ride to Macksville for Rusty Iron Rally on Saturday morning and return for the Stuart Point Men’s Shed Motorcycle Show and stay on Saturday night.
Saturday, 2nd Stuart Point Men’s Shed Motorcycle Show and Rusty Iron Rally at Macksville. Overnight accommodation is available in Stuart’s Point at the caravan park and in houses. Leave the Caltex at 8.00am and ride to Macksville via the “Old Highways”, Wirrimbi Road and Rodeo Drive for the Rusty Iron Rally. Leave the rally at 11.00am and ride to Stuarts Point for the Men’s Shed Motorcycle Rally. Later starters to go directly to Stuarts Point.
Sunday, 3rd Fathers’ Day ride to meet those returning from Stuarts Point. Leave the Caltex at 9.30am and ride to Macksville via the “Old Highways”, Wirrimbi Road and Rodeo Drive.
Tuesday, 5th Leave the Caltex at 9.00am to ride the “Old Highways” to the Valla Beach Café.
Wednesday, 6th Leave the Caltex at 9.00am to ride the Orara Valley Way and Bucca Road to the Sunken Chip Café at Sandy Beach
Sunday 10th Bowls day against Port Macquarie, Natureland and Taree Clubs. Leave the Caltex at 8.00am to ride to Comboyne via the “Old Highways” and then down the Highway from Kempsey to Telegraph Point then via Pembrooke to the Oxley Highway and then to Comboyne arriving at 10.30am. There is reportedly a “trophy” to win so bring sandshoes for the greens. Bowls will be provided.
Tuesday 12th 9.00am to Marion Grove Café for morning tea
Wednesday 13th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride to Nambucca Boatshed and Café via the “Old Highway”.
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th
Northern Rivers Rally at Evans Head
Saturday 16th Leave the Caltex at 5.30am to ride to Northern Rivers Rally at Evans Head
Sunday, 17th 9.30am from the Caltex to ride the Orara Valley Way and then via Southgate to the Ulmarra Ferry, with lunch at the Pub and meet those returning from the Northern Rivers Rally.
Tuesday, 19th 9.00am at Sawtell Surf Club for morning tea.
Wednesday, 20th 9.00am from the Caltex to ride to Ulong Café via Coramba. Thursday, 21st General Meeting at Sawtell Bowling Club at 7.00pm. Join in a meal
from the Bistro prior to the meeting Sunday, 24th Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Grafton. Leave the Caltex at TBA
and ride the Orara Valley Way and collect riders at Nana Glen and Glenreagh, but no stopping to arrive at TBA in Grafton.
Tuesday, 26th 9.00am from the Caltex to ride the “Old Highway” to North Beach Café.
Wednesday, 27th 9.00am at the Caltex for ride south down the “old highways” to the Valla Café for brunch.
Saturday,30th- Monday, 2nd October
Walcha Challenge sponsored by Taree Club and based at the Walcha Caravan Park. October Long Weekend
Other Up and Coming Events 8th-9th July Overnighter to Long Flat via the Wauchope Show.
Book rooms at the Long Flat Pub or camp out. Rooms with continental breakfast at $50/head: 6587-4231
14th – 16th July Tamworth Rally (Entry form at the end of online
magazine)
29th July, Glenreagh Timber Festival, Static Bike Display with the
Club’s Concourse.
30th July, Nabiac Swap Meet.
18th - 20th August The Triples Rally at Evans Head. Go to the website for
details http://tmra.org.au/aussietriples/
25th - 27th August Clarence Valley’s Grafton Rally. (Entry at the end of
the online magazine)
1st-3rd September Overnighter and Stuarts Point Show. (See article and
end of magazine for details, 6569-0616)
15th – 17th September Northern Rivers Rally at Evans Head. (See end of
magazine for details and entry form)
30th Sept- 2nd October Walcha Challenge for October Long Weekend.
8th October Maitland Swap Meet.
3rd -5th November Natureland’s Hat Head Rally. (Entry will be added to
the magazine when it becomes available)
193 Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-3042
Support for Men’s Sheds After a great showing of hospitality on our last visit, the Stuarts Point Men’s shed is going to welcome CHMRC members and all motorcycle riders in the region to take part in a motorcycle show on Saturday, 2nd September. Details of the proposal are attached at the end of the magazine. To support this event, a number of us are going to book some cabins at the Stuarts Point Caravan Park for the Friday night and go down on Friday during the day or after work. Book your own cabins or campsites., but don’t forget to mention you are from the Coffs Motorcycle Restorers. We will then have an informal cook-up and dinner. On the Saturday morning, it is planned to ride over to the Rusty Iron Rally at Macksville showground and return in time for the bike show, afterwards retiring to our cabins for Saturday night. On Sunday, those with Fathers’ Day commitments can dash home early, while others can have a leisurely return via Scotts Head. For details and more information, contact Nick Hiller and let him know of numbers for the Friday night cook-up.
3 Gerard Dr, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-8062
Minutes of General Meeting, 18 May 2017
Chairperson: Rob Popplewell
Meeting opened: 7:10 PM
Attendance: Rob Popplewell, Nick Hiller, Ward Meldrum, Ron Zacher, Bob Rushbrook, Laura McKenzie, Steve Arthur, Matthew Farrugia, Mark Merritt, Graeme Wright, Jeff McKenzie, Shane Barnes, Geoff Newton, Roger Venimore, Mick Carpenter, Daniel Young, Gerry Marshall, Kerry Hendy, Bill Condon, Phil Campton, Ron Clack, Eddie Oremek, Kevin Barber, Mark Morgan Apologies: Jenni Sparks, Sean Condon, Chris Pearson, Graeme Edwards, John
Munson, Craig Coombs
Visitors: Brandon Meldrum, Anne Webster, Garry Reynolds
Minutes of previous meeting: Moved as accepted: N Hiller Seconded: Ron Clack Carried.
Business arising: Gathering of mobile phone and email contacts for the
purposes of contacting club members in cases of emergency, corresponding
with other club members, issuing club magazine and changes to club events.
Those happy to provide details completed the register passed around the table
at the meeting.
Treasurer’s report: S11 Acc $ 2076.28 S11.1 (Rally) Acc $ 5620.81
F.T. Dep $ 6598.55 P.C. - $ 133.55 S98 Share Acc $ 150.00
Moved: Rob Popplewell Seconded: Mark Merritt
Accounts for payment:
1. Club trailer registration NSW RMS $64.00
2. Trophy costs Mr Gilbert $139.95
Moved: Rob Popplewell Seconded: Phil Campton
Correspondence IN:
1. Sunbeam Club of Australia no longer needs out support to run their rally
2. Northern Rivers Rally notifications for 15 -17 September 2017
3. Thank you and congratulations from Taree and Kempsey Clubs for the
collaborative ride to Smithtown in May – enjoyed by all.
4. BSA newsletter
5. Email from Chris Battle – inquiry regarding a reliable Triumph mechanic
6. Bingara Orange Festival Saturday 1 July
7. AMCA Bike Show to be held at Bulli in August
Correspondence OUT:
Nil
General Business:
1. Machine Examiners
It is not acceptable to expect or ask that the club Machine Examiners
conduct ‘home visits’ or travel to the bike/vehicle requiring examination.
All vehicles are expected to be ridden or transported to the Machine
Examiners residence or place of business (as applicable) at a mutually
convenient time to both the examiner and the member. All vehicles are
to be in a road worthy condition to gain registration. If there are
circumstances where any member requires the use of a trailer to
transport the bike to the examiner, the club trailer is available for use for
such events. Please contact Rob Popplewell to arrange pick up.
2. LPG Fuelled vehicles Mark Merrit asked if there was any special
registration /examination considerations for historic registered vehicles
with LPG fuel. No definitive answer could be provided.
Magazines IN:
1. Macquarie Towns Motorcycle Restoration and Preservation Club 2. Bike Torque – September 3. Leading Link – Clarence Valley Historic & Enthusiasts Club 4. Taree Tales 5. The Throttle Lever 6. Classic Clatter 7. The Historic Motorcycle 8. Classic Torque 9. The Bush Telegraph 10. Inverell Motorcycle Restorers Club Inc.
Captain’s report:
1. Ulong 11 bikes
2. Hill Climb 8 bikes
3. Ebor 14 bikes
4. Smithtown 16 bikes
Membership:
1 nomination for membership was received Garry Reynolds
3 nominations accepted Brandon Meldrum, Anne Webster and Ron
Clack
Nominations held over Tim Haganar
Next meeting: 20 July 2017 Meeting Closed: 7:47 PM
Cnr Halls road & Pacific highway, Coffs Harbour.
Minutes of General Meeting, 15 June 2017
Chairperson: L. Gilbert
Meeting opened: 7:05 PM
Attendance: S Barns, J McKenzie, L McKenzie, R Dixon, K Hendy, E Oremek, P Campton, B Rushbrook, G Newton, M Navin, W Adams, N Hiller, R Popplewell, L Gilbert, B Lerm, B Pearce, J Sparks Apologies: Chris Pearson, Graeme Edwards, Sean Condon, Roger Venimore,
John Munson,
Visitors: Garry Reynolds, Pat Deane, Rhonda Deane, Mick Eldridge
Minutes of previous meeting: Moved Acceptance: Nick Hiller Seconded: Shane Barns Carried. Business arising: None
Treasurer’s report: S11 Acc $ 2417.28 S11.1 (Rally) Acc $ 3890.73
F.T. Dep $ 6598.55 P.C. - $ 138.35 S98 Share Acc $ 150.00
Moved: Rob Popplewell Seconded: Laura McKenzie
Accounts for payment:
$122.88 Nick Hiller – Rally Expenses
Correspondence IN:
1. Letter from Newcastle Vintage Motorcycle Club Inc – inviting our
members to attend their rally to be held 18 – 20 August 2017. Entries
close 21 July. Email [email protected] for further
details or contact our Club Captain Jeff McKenzie for further details
2. Email correspondence from potential new member Pat Dean – query
about joining the club. New membership form completed and tabled at
the meeting)
3. Email from Brisbane Area Historical Motorcycle Club of QLD will be
running a swap meet on Sunday 23 July. Please see their website for
further details. No details were attached to the email.
4. Northern Rivers Classic Motorcycle Club Inc is holding their 25th Classic
Bike Rally at Evans Head from 15 to 17 September 2017. Email
[email protected] for further details or contact our Club Captain Jeff
McKenzie for further details.
Correspondence OUT: Nil
General Business:
1. We are sadly advised that Club Sponsors and friends to many of our club
members, Ashley and Jill Beaton from North Coast V-Twins lost their
daughter Richelle Grant late last month. Our thoughts and condolences
go out to the family.
2. We are also sadly informed that former member Fred Dolson has passed
away. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Fred’s family too.
3. Reminder that Tamworth Rally is to be held 14 – 16 July with some of our
club members intending to leave a few days prior to take in some of the
sights of the state
4. Membership for all members is now due. Reminder to pay your due to
Rob Popplewell ASAP.
5. Pine Rivers Motorcycle Swap Meet QLD Swap meet to be held at Samford
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June 2014
6. Samford Soccer Grounds, Mount Samson Road, Samford Valley QLD
7. Coffs Car Club is hosting a Show n Shine on 25th June
8. Our Club AGM is to be held at our August meeting – not September as
indicated in the Club Calendar
9. Discussion regarding club Christmas party to be held early December –
Nick Hiller to investigate and report back on:
a. costs associated with hiring Boambee Community Hall
b. ability to have alcohol at the venue
10. Discussion held regarding the possibility of holding future club rallies at
Valla Beach Resort – Rob Popplewell to investigate and report back on:
a. Costs of hiring the hall / function centre for the rally dinner
b. Is catering available?
c. What is the quality of the accommodation
d. What are the costs associated with accommodation
11. Club details – contacts and meeting times/venues need to be updated in
all other publications such as Just Bikes, Old Bikes and Motorcycle Trader.
It has come to the attention of the club that the details are incorrect.
Jenni Sparks to advise those publications of the correct details
12. Details on Membership application to be updated to reflect correct fees.
Jenni Sparks to action.
13. Draft Guidelines for the club Facebook page tabled by Jenni Sparks for
review by those attending. Some minor changes recommended. Final
version to be tabled at the AGM for endorsement and addendum to the
Club Constitution
Magazines IN:
11. Macquarie Towns Motorcycle Restoration and Preservation Club 12. Bike Torque – September 13. Leading Link – Clarence Valley Historic & Enthusiasts Club 14. Taree Tales 15. The Throttle Lever 16. Classic Clatter 17. The Historic Motorcycle 18. Classic Torque 19. The Bush Telegraph 20. Inverell Motorcycle Restorers Club Inc.
Captain’s report:
1. Urunga morning tea to Honey Place 5 club bikes & 2 full registration
2. Dorrigo Nil
3. Sunken Chip 3 Club bikes
Membership:
2 nominations for membership were received – Pat Deane and Mick
Eldridge
1 nominations accepted – Garry Reynolds
0 nominations held over for next meeting
631A Hogbin Drive, Toormina. Phone (02) 6658 4244
Rally Business: Congratulations to Rob Popplewell for the coordination a most successful
Annual Rally. Thank you to all of the help offered and afforded by all – the
marshals, the cooks, the bakers, the rally pack stuffers, the registrars, the
catering organisers, back-up trailer drivers, the trophy makers, the sponsor
wrangler, the participants and finally… our sponsors – thank so much for the
icing on the cake of a wonderful rally. Please show your support for our Rally
Sponsors:
Repco Auto Store AutoBarn
Caltex Coffs Harbour Betta Home Living
Office Works North Coast V-Twins
Dan’s Motorcycle & Small engine Repairs Coffs Motorcycles
Cetnaj lighting Coffs Bearing Centre
Super Cheap Auto Bob Jane T-Marts
Beaurepairs Clark Rubber
Bridgestone – Homebase GoodYear AutoCare
Jax Tyres Cutlers Tyre Power
We had a total of 78 rally entrants from far and wide with all reports that all
enjoyed themselves. No one got lost – thanks to our wonderful team of
dedicated marshals and only one candidate for a short stint on the backup
truck.
Next meeting: 20 July 2017
Meeting Closed: 8.05PM
58 Grafton Street, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-7999
WE KNOW HOW TO GET YOU THERE
1/9 North Boambee Rd, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6651-8699
The Market Place
Fire wood Orara valley mixed hardwood. Split and dry…Delivered. Mark 0422 634 350 Honda VFR800Fi 2001 Model. As new condition, Blue colour, only 39,300 km, 12 months rego. Geoff: 043904129 Honda 125 XL 1973. Basically all original and in running condition, to use as is, or minor repairs and a tidy up for club or full rego. $500 negotiable. Coffs Harbour area. Ring Steve: 0418-454-026 Triumph Collection
All bikes fully restored to “concours” condition with original parts.
1938 Tiger 80, 350cc S12,000
1946 Tiger T100 500cc rigid $25,000
1946 Speed Twin 500cc $19,000
1951 T100 C rigid, $22,000
1955 Thunderbird 650cc $15,000
1957 Tiger T100 $13,000
1960 Triumph Trophy TR6 $15,000 (re-built as Steve McQueen replica)
1960 T110 Tiger, bathtub model, 650cc, $22,000
1983 TSS 8 valve 750cc $15,000
These bikes are all low mileage since restoration and all have won their classes
when shown. Serious enthusiast’s motorcycles, collected and restored over 40
years and only selling due to ill health.
Near Coffs Harbour, Ring Vance 6655-4275 or 0411-617-145
Triumph Bonneville 50th Anniversary model 425 Number plate BON-50 Only done 249kms (Yes that is two hundred and forty nine kilometres!!) Better than new. Brian Dean 6649-2860 $18,900 Negotiable. Triumph Bonneville 50th Anniversary Regalia. The complete collection Brian Dean 6649-2860 Offers. Remember: Send any advertisements to Nick Hiller at [email protected] or 6655-3690
Questions of the Month Question: “Why do so many of our members stop at pubs?” Answer: And from across the Ditch Question: “What’s a Hindu?” Answer: “Lays eggs; Eh bro!”
Homebase Centre, CoffsHarbour. Ph.6652-1877
5 Avonleigh Drive, Boambee East. Ph.0427-725-988
2/4 Cook Drive Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-1022
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P.O Box 4248 Coffs Harbour Jetty N.S.W. 2450.
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Northern Rivers Classic Motorcycle Club Inc. 25th Anniversary Classic Bike Rally - Evans Head Friday 15th - Sunday 17th September 2017 Riders of pre 1987 Classic Motorcycles are invited to join us for our 25th Anniversary Classic Bike Rally. The event will be based at Evans Head. (45kms South of Ballina). We encourage riders to bring their wives, partners and family members to enjoy all that Evans Head has to offer. To make our Rally a better social event we encourage entrants to stay at: - North Coast Holiday Park Evans Head ………………………………………………………..……….. (02) 66824212 https://www.northcoastholidayparks.com.au/park/info/silver-sands - Evans Bowling Club Cabins ………………………………………………………………………………….. (02) 66824343 http://evansheadcabins.com.au/facilities/ - Hotel Illawong …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (02) 66824222 http://www.hotelillawong.com.au/
Or Holiday Rentals from:- - LJ Hooker Real Estate ………………………………………………………………………………………….. (02) 6682 6000 http://evanshead.ljhooker.com.au - First National Real Estate …………………………………………………………………………………….. (02) 6682 6226 http://www.evansheadfn.com.au
The Rally Route The Rally will meander through the beautiful Northern Rivers countryside taking in some of the neighbouring townships in the Richmond Valley, Ballina & Lismore Shires.
The Rally Itinerary and meal vouchers will be provided at a “Meet & Greet” Friday evening or before the main ride Saturday morning
Route Marshalls will be provided by the NRCMCC. Marshal briefing prior to each ride.
Visitors’ cars that are driven on the ride are asked to remain behind the tail rider (in orange vest) for rider safety. Backup vehicles
Backup vehicles will be provided on all 3 days should any rider experience a breakdown. Riders have 5 minutes from arrival of breakdown vehicle before the bike must be placed on the trailer. This will ensure the smooth running of the rally and we appreciate your cooperation in this. It is the owners’ responsibility to ensure their bike is secure on the trailer. Breakfasts
A cooked breakfast will be available at Evans Head Bowls Club on Saturday & on Sunday a bike display in the Main St. with Breakfast available at discount rates for Bikers in the local Cafés
All rides depart from Evans Head Bowling Club Car Park
FRIDAY RIDE: (Approximately 60km) This ride will leave at 1pm (to allow for people who are travelling) (Don’t forget to fuel up your bike beforehand) We plan to arrive back in Evans Head by 4pm NB. Older bikes used on the Friday run can be trailered to Saturday’s judging point and will be eligible for trophies
FRIDAY NIGHT GET TOGETHER: You are invited to come to and informal Meet & Greet at the Holiday Park Camp Kitchen 5pm - 7pm BYO drinks. Bar-B-Q dinner with nibbles provided. SATURDAY RIDE: (Approximately 200kms)
8am:-Registration and breakfast.
Rally starts at 9.30am. (Don’t forget to fuel up your bike beforehand) Morning Tea & Lunch will be provided (pre paid with entry) Bike judging will take place at Tregeagle Public School.
If there is enough interest, transportation will be available to take partners/family to join us at the lunch stop.(small fee) please let us know on entry form MUST BE PRE BOOKED
After the ride there will be time to check out the F111 at the Evans Head Air Museum or just hang out in the caravan park and enjoy the company of fellow riders. SATURDAY NIGHT PRESENTATION DINNER: 6.30pm The Saturday night Presentation Dinner is at Evans Head Bowling Club. (pre paid with entry) (Easy walk – It’s next door to the Evans Head Van Park) SUNDAY RIDE: (approximately 60km) 8am Breakfast & Bike Display in Main St. Today’s shorter ride starts at 10am and will bring us back to Evans Head Holiday Park by 12.30 Join us for a free Farewell BBQ lunch (Don’t forget to fuel up your bike beforehand)
The NRCMCC would like to thank the North Coast Holiday Park Evans Head for their donations of food for the Bar-B-Q and ongoing support of this event. Please mention that you are booking in for the NRCMCC Rally if booking your accommodation with them For further information contact NRCMCC President - Neil: [email protected] 0418 242 044 or NRCMCC Secretary - David : [email protected]
