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Committee

President Fred M

Vice President Russell D

Secretary E-J

Treasurer Joanne P

Editor Ivan Z 042 777 1728

Tour Master Mal F

OPEN ROAD MOTORCYCLE

TOURING CLUB

July 2014

Club Objectives

1) To promote, encourage and co-operate with kindred bodies in fostering and

maintaining motorcycling as a sport.

2) To organize and conduct social outings, competitions and to encourage good

fellowship amongst members.

3) To maintain and keep up the prestige of the club and sport.

ORMTC Postal Address: PO Box 714, Victoria Park W.A. 6979 Club Internet Home Page:

Club e-mail address: Editor’s e-mail:

http://ormtc.homestead.com ormtcwa@iinet.net.au stives73@bigpond.com Please use “ORMTC magazine” as subject

Contact Details

Cut off date for magazine articles is ONE (1) week prior to the meeting; if in doubt call the Editor!

Disclaimer Comments and technical articles printed in this magazine are the results of member contributions and, as such, the views and opinions expressed DO NOT necessarily reflect those of ORMTC Inc. but are for general interest only. The ORMTC accepts no responsibility for accuracy of any comment, opinion

or information contained in or omitted from this magazine.

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CONTENTS

Page 01…………………………………..Club Objectives, Club Committee, Club Contact details

Page 02…………………………………..Contents

Page 03…………………………………..President’s Report

Page 04…………………………………..Editor’s Report

Page 05-06.……………………………...Minutes

Page 07…………………………………..Points table

Page 08-10.……………………………...Club Run article by Ivan

Page 11…………………………………..Organising a ride in one page

Page 12…………………………………..Club Finances

Page 13....………………………………..Merchandise

Page 14-15…..………..…………………Member Contacts

Page 16…………………………………..By-laws and Birthdays

Page 17…………………………………..Riot Act

Page 18-19.……………………………...Social Ride article by Fred

Page 20-21..……………………………..Pictures of the Social Ride by Fred and Ivan

Page 22…………………………………..Club Run details with Fred and Robin

Page 23……………………………..Social Ride details with Russell and e-J and Xmas in July

Page 24………………………..………....Club Ride Calendar

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PRESIDENTS REPORT JULY 2014

June saw two well attended Toodyay focused runs led by Ivan and yours truly. The highlight, or perhaps lowlight, was Mal’s run in with a Kangaroo in the Brigadoon Hills. A not too large (thankfully) roo jumped in front of Mal as we travelled up Campersic Road. All ended well for Mal’s body but unfortunately not for his motorbike’s body. More of that story elsewhere in the magazine. It does beg the question though, should we have a protocol for sightings of Kangaroos and should we include it in our Riot Act. I will invite discussions on this at our July meeting. The country side has really greened up with all the good May and June rainfall, so travelling anywhere now really does present a beautiful landscape. Looking forward to seeing many riders out and about on our July Runs

Fred M

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Editors Report

This month includes articles with photos from both the rides held during June. They both went to Toodyay as the destination but used entirely different roads to get in and out. The weather wasn’t bad for this time of year on both rides. Hopefully this month will be as nice but I fear the imminent rides are tempting the weather gods by heading south, not too far though (Pinjarra). Please keep sending in photos, articles or anything else you would like to share with the rest of the Club. Ivan

43,893

June 44,124

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Merchandise

Stickers $3.00

Stubby Holders New Stock ! $6.00 2006 Benger $3.00

Badges (Black and Gold) $9.00 Key Rings White $3.50 Iron-on Transfers full sheet $10.00 half sheet $5.00 Tee-Shirts—Short Sleeves Small $23.00 Medium $23.00 Large $23.00 Extra Large $23.00 2xExtra Large $23.00 Tee-Shirts—Long Sleeves Small $27.00 Medium $27.00 Large $27.00 Extra Large $27.00 2xExtra Large $27.00 Special!—2006 Benger Badge and Stubby Holder $4.00

Number plate surround $15.00

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June Club Run

I did a pre-run for this only the Monday before, on the long weekend. It was cold at first, until I got about half way to Beverly where the fog was waiting and it got colder. Visibility was still about 150 metres though. Anyhow, the Sunday of the ride was a clear improvement. Cool enough to remind you it’s winter though.

We all showed up at the start point, the mini Macca’s in Kelmy. Eric was a little apprehensive about his first ride organiser duties; TEC on a Club Run, so he got there early and selected a good patch of ground for the bikes to park upon. This was great until the SAAB club arrived, of all things. They were there by the time I arrived.

Eric’s bagsing of three bays was rudely overwhelmed in a matter of seconds (that was the one he is IN plus the surrounding ‘courtesy to bikers’ spaces). Then to top it off they swamped the meet point and grabbed the group table that I was unable to book as a reservation unless I was hosting a party for ten happy meals. We had to scatter our parking and scatter through the remaining tables of the store.

Eventually we watched the SAABers depart from the carpark without a word spoken between us.

After reciting the Riot Act from memory somebody mentioned it should be on the running

sheet, so I checked and sure enough it was there, which reminded me of being staggered.

Hans was having flashbacks to crazy visitor corner marking procedures so was eager to

remind me to be very clear to our visitor regarding the corner marking system. Ian seemed to

be comfortable with the system from the first time I told him but he was polite enough to reply

the same on about the third time.

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Off we went via the Brookton Highway. Straight up the group got split so I’m checking my mirrors for about five minutes. We took about another 40 minutes to get to the next turn, in the middle of nowhere so we kept going to Beverly, sans fog. We stopped in front of the town hall, that Fred reminded us was one of the quiz locations on the Awards Night. There

was a smaller group of bikes that met just up and across the road so maybe there’s life in the town. Most of us wandered around the back of the hall at some stage for a wiz, convenience.

At this stop I got to talk to Ian about his Harley. Before you Gasp! This was one of the fast ones, in black. Ian told me how virtually the whole top surface of the bike has been customised. The instrument display wasn’t wanted on the handlebars with the new headlights so it was moved atop the tank. Front and rear fenders, tail lights and other bits and pieces as well. It seemed happy to cruise along at a gentle club pace if not ready for more too.

The leg stretch was ended and we

departed for the second time. There’s two

roads to York and we took the Top’ one.

Green as grass this time of year. It takes

no time to get between the towns of

Beverly, York and Northam. It’s all open

country roads with not enough turns and a

few too many bumps, it’s also only about

35 kilometres between each. Fuel was the

excuse for our next stop at the 170

kilometre mark, Caltex Northam. This

proceeded in a rather orderly fashion

considering this Sunday mid-morning had

just become rush hour with football fans

everywhere in their banged up

commodores – more clubs.

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We departed for a third time, straight ahead along the road we came in on, crossed the lights, the river and through town to the top of the hill. Turn right here (Newcastle St) and it will take you to Toodyay Road.

I love this section of road. It isn’t as bumpy as the first bit and the scenery is more to my liking. It just all happens to be over too soon. We turn right at the end towards Toodyay. This is a slow traffic area so the approach seemed like a regroup on the way in. I knew where to park near the cafe at the close end of town so there was no confusion there, also an overflow park off the street. We visited Wendouree Tea Rooms.

The breakfast menu had finished so it was a selection of fish and chips, burgers, toasted sandwiches and Turkish bread etc. I’d recommend it as an alternative to the Cola Cafe end of town. The weather was warm enough for us to choose a table outside, a far cry from my frigid pre-run the other day.

We departed for a fourth time, back the same way but the Clackline Road. This is a cool road but a bit bumpy in places. As long as you learn the existence of the couple of turns around the Clackline end you shouldn’t get lost. It’s still a little way into Perth from here on some of the most ordinary sections of Great Eastern Highway available.

Originally I thought we might finish at Mundaring but Fred had an important appointment with a vanilla slice at Bakers Hill so we decided to score and conclude the ride there. After a short while I was ready to roll.

Back onto the Great Eastern Highway for the duel carriageway. I actually like this bit of road

because there’s little opportunity for cameras to hide and it is so spacious. No stop at Mundaring but turn left and its about 60 kilometres of riding back through the Perth Hills to my place.

Thanks to everybody that came along, especially Eric for TEC and Ian as a visitor.

Ivan

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Ride Organisers Volunteer for a ride, be Ride Leader or Tail End Charlie. Plan the route, maps, fuel and food stops, toilet stops, make track notes. Go on a pre-ride, edit track notes, record travel time, check your stops/shops are open, get pub/café phone number to make a future booking, take some pictures, alter the ride route if necessary. Make a flier for the ride, forward it to the Editor stives73@bigpond.com and to the Tour Master optimalfibre@bigpong.com forward your ride route to the Tour Master too. At the meeting, receive running sheet from the Secretary, receive TEC bag from previous rides TEC, tell the members about your ride, encourage participation, get numbers if necessary for bookings. On the day, be on time for your own ride, bring TEC bag, record participants, contact and emergency details, read the Riot Act aloud, phone a brunch booking if required. Delays TEC bag contains mechanical and first aid supplies, notify riders ahead if delay is long, separate the ride if necessary, don’t leave anybody stranded alone. Following the ride post the running sheet in the envelope provided, forward photos to the Editor for the web site, forward an article to the Editor for the magazine.

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Club by-laws as at August 2008

1. All motions need to have 2 months notice before they are voted on unless the 2 months notice is deemed unnecessary by the membership present at the meeting.

2. People on committees do not have to pay for an event that

they are organizing except for their own accommodation. 3. Only financial members of the club can vote. 4. No person is to spend any monies unless prior approval has

been granted by 2 or more committee members.

5. Any money spent and claimable from the club must have a receipt.

6. Members wishing to attend a club event must pay for that

event before it occurs.

7. If a member is unable to attend a Club event, refunds are to be decided by the committee organizing the event. 8. If the club organises any event which requires financial commitment, members who have committed to attending will be financially liable for their share of the costs unless they can find someone to replace them.

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O.R.M.T.C. RIOT ACT

This is to be read out at the start of each run

1. All riders are to be introduced to the Leader and Tail End

Charlie before the start of the run. 2. Do not overtake on the left – EVER!!

3. For rider safety a staggered formation is strongly

recommended.

4. Do not pass the leader unless they say it is okay.

5. When turning you MUST wait on the corner where you can be seen until the person behind catches up.

6. When you see someone on a corner you will become the

corner marker unless they wave you through.

7. Ride within your own personal limits and be mindful of the road rules.

8. The tail end Charlie will always be behind the last bike, no

matter what.

Please complete the sign in sheet with rider/pillion details including an emergency contact name and number.

This riot act must be read out before the start of each run. If you

are attending the run and the organisers fail to read it out, please remind them to do so.

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ORMTC RIDE REPORT SOCIAL RUN 22

nd June 2014

Social Run with Fred and “Roo Boy” Mal. Knowing to allow one hour from Mosman Park to Stratton it was with some relief to see no rain about at 7.30am. No rain, that is, until 30 seconds into the ride to our start point. Steady soaking rain followed me all the way until about 5 minutes before arrival. Winter! Eight riders turned up for this Social Run – Fred, Mal, Mal’s brother Steve, Peter, Geoff, Russell, Hans and the almost late Ivan. We headed for breakfast at Toodyay along Campersic Road into the hills at Brigadoon. Both Hans and I spotted a group of three small roos near the top of Campersic Road, but little did we think they would have the temerity to jump out in front of our Tail End Charlie Mal. After travelling along Connemara Rd through to

O’Brien Road we reached the turn off to Toodyay Road where we stopped for a stretch and to allow everyone to regroup. Ivan, Geoff, Hans and I waited for at least 15 minutes in misty rain before we thought something may be amiss. Ivan volunteered to head back to see if there were any problems. No sooner he left that Mal and the others turned up with Mal sporting some very nice bright blue taping holding his headlight fairing together.

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One of those pesky roos had indeed jumped into the path of Mal’s bike whilst travelling at about 70 ks. Luckily for Mal it wasn’t a large animal and he was OK, but the same couldn’t be said for the fairing. After telling us all the story Mal declared it was time to head off for breakfast where he’d very much prefer a stiff drink to a coffee! A very uneventful dry and

sunny ride into Toodyay followed. We had breakfast at the Wendouree Tea Rooms where Ivan had taken us only a couple of weeks before. We first tried the Victoria Hotel which had a nice dining room all in readiness but sadly the cook was out shopping! We came home by the tried and true Julimar Road and Chittering Valley Roads, and I must say the green scenery was just stunning. Another coffee and orange juice stop was held at Golden Grove Café and Orchard where some of us bought some very nice looking home-made sauces and preserves. Our short and sweet ride ended at

Bullsbrook from where riders headed

in various directions and routes

home.

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ORMTC CLUB RUN SUNDAY 6

TH JULY 2014

“HILLS AND PLAINS”

WITH FRED AND ROBIN

Meet at McDonald’s, Jull Street, Armadale

8.00am for 8.30am Departure

Approx 300 kms

Lunch at Ravenswood Tavern

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July Social Ride

Sunday 20th July

With Russell and E-J

Starting from the Narry,

Armadale

Arrive 8:30 for 9am departure

Short trip to Pinjarra bakery

Via some hilly back roads

Ho Ho Ho if you are a member of ORMTC please keep Sunday 27th July free for

Xmas in July at the Ye Olde Narrogin Inne

Pioneer Village Albany Hwy, Armadale On Sunday 27th July at 12pm (Noon)

Meal includes: Entrée: Soup

Main: Roast Turkey with all the trimmings Dessert: Plum Pudding and Custard

Coffee and Tea All for the cost of $35per person and half price for kids.

If you wish partake in the Secret Santa Gift Stealing tradition please bring a wrapped present to the value of $15.00

OK Hombres’ Please RSVP to fred@mcmurray.net.au or text: 0403584422 ASAP as we have

Placed a deposit I don’t want to have to shoot anyone!!!

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