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A monthly publication of The Vintage Motorcycle Club Johannesburg, South Africa.
Volume 28. No 4. May 2014. CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE: There are a whole lot of Public Holidays and long weekends this month and while these may not be great for the economy of the country they certainly are for motorcycling. There is quite a lot happening with Angela’s Picnic, the Century Run and other opportunities for us to get out on two wheels. Why then is it that when we do have a run the turnout is often a little disappointing to say the least. The organizers put a lot of effort and their own resources into setting these up so I would urge you to support them when they happen. It is also the same people in the main who do the organising and my challenge to you this month is for you to come forward with your ideas on what we could be doing and be prepared to organize something too. That way we will meet your needs in this regard and have a lot of fun too. Got that off my chest and now for some feedback on the talks towards a closer association with the VVC. Some of the facts we need to face are firstly that our membership in both clubs is not growing. The numbers are generally reducing albeit by a small margin in both clubs and there is much to be gained by moving the two clubs closer. We have had an introductory and exploratory meeting of both committees and some of the practical issues have been discussed. Where we are now is that nothing will change before the AGM in August but that at the AGM we could be asking for some decisions in regard to a pathway to amalgamation. There are some issues to resolve like the identity of the motorcyclists, finances and meeting but I can give you the assurance that nothing will change without members having an opportunity to have their say and influence the process. Until August at least we remain as we are you will be part of any decisions that are taken. If you have any particular ideas in this regard please make these known to a committee member. Until next month safe and happy riding and keep those old machines going. Ian Holmes
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CLUB NIGHT 24 MARCH 2014 Ian Holmes opened the club night meeting @ 8PM. Apologies were forthcoming from Martin Davis, Erhard Langer, Rod Tomsett, Trevor Fraser, Peter Posniak, Rob Pattison Emms, Sean Byde and Grant Wiggins. Ian opened congratulating all those that took part in the DJ this year and presented Gavin Walton with the trophy for motorcyclist of the month and a special certificate for his courageous 2nd place achievement. Of course this does not take away the congratulations to Alan Cuninghame for winning the event! Ian asked for contributions to the kick start magazine. Highlights of the evening were the presentation of an OK Supreme by Hamish; A machine everyone had given up on and thought that it was not worthy of restoration; and in contrast a totally un-restored Triumph Speed Twin from Pierre Cronje. Hamish’s OK actually finished the DJ on its first outing, while The Triumph is proof that ‘barn finds’ are still out there.
Both bikes were started successfully & were well received Prizes of Brandy, wine, chain lube and magazines were won in the raffle There was a head count of 49 people
Editor’s note: Don’t want to sound like a cracked record, but AGAIN I appeal for members to submit stories, articles, and photos – in fact anything you think would be of interest to our readers. No matter how insignificant you may feel your story may be, to others it may well be of great interest. A rebuild, an encounter with an old bike or racing personality. An unusual part seen, just send it all in and let’s see what we can make of it. Address is [email protected]
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Past events: Century Run Johannesburg 2014. Report by Rob Pattison-Emms. The Century Run is an informal gathering and run featuring Veteran, Vintage and Classic motorcycles and riders whose combined ages exceed 100 years. The event also caters for Veteran, Vintage and Classic Cars. The event celebrates the camaraderie and fun aspect of vintage motorcycling and motoring. All Marques are welcome and the event takes place on roughly the 100th day of the year. Participants are encouraged to don “period costume” relating to the era of their vehicle. The 2014 Century Run was a great success with a large field of very old (Quality!) flat-tankers and veteran, vintage and classic bikes. A large majority of entrants and spectators turned out in period dress, from 1920’s flappers to 1960’s rockers and 1970’s hippies. Due to a great punt on radio there were several spectators that came from far and wide. This year the Johannesburg Century Run was held again, at “Something Country” in Muldersdrift on the 6
th of April.
The event has always been open to motorcycles, motorcycle and side-car combinations as well as three wheelers. This year we extended the invitation to vintage and veteran cars and were hoping for a few entries from the VVC to swell our numbers. --- Not a sausage! This is probably due to the error on my part, as the event coincided with the date of “Angela’s Picnic.” In spite of a very small entry (disappointing!) we attracted seventeen (17) entries of exceptional quality! A large number of “flat-tankers”, veteran, vintage and post vintage motorcycles. Only two post war bikes made it to the start. But it was the flat-tankers that the crowds came to see. The immaculate and well prepared 1913 Norton BRS belonging to Jeff Frost caused quite a stir! And others, too numerous to mention. Photographers seemed to be more common than bikes, often having to queue to take shots of the older bikes. The people who took the trouble to find period costume made a spectacular scene and enhanced the mood of the event. Simon Mc Donnell took some fantastic pictures that really capture the character of the event. His pictures appear in the gallery below. The Senior Award was won by Fritz Kraehmer totaling a score of 176 years with his 1920 Excelsior Sport. Fritz is also the second person to achieve a platinum award. (175 years or more) Jeff Frost received a prize for entering a bike older than 100 years. (1913 Norton BRS) The Nipper Award was won again by Donovan Wressell with a difference between his age (23) and that of his bike, the 1923 Triumph Ricardo. A difference of 68 years. The Best Dressed Award was won by Tarryn Neary, dressed as a 1920’s Flapper. (And very fetching too!) Amongst the spectators and participants I spotted a few celebrity “lookalikes” the flappers could have stepped out of the film set of The Great Gatsby. A James Dean lookalike --- or was it “The Fonz” from “Happy Days”? --- It could have been his every day “get-up”? (See picture No. 18 on the website) The event was followed by lunch at the venue “Something Country.” Photographs are on the Vintage Motorcycle Club website courtesy of Simon McDonnell and he captured the character of the event perfectly. See here: http://www.vintagemotorcycleclub.co.za/Century_Run_2014_Johannesburg.html As you will see from the entry list and results, on the next page, there were two non-starters. Several people without entries rode along for the fun of it. A good time was had by all.
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Century Run Johannesburg 2014 Entry List / Results
* = Senior Award, “ = Nipper Award, $ = Best Dressed
Cert Type Name Club Year Bike Age
1 Platinum Fritz Kraehmer VMC 1920 Excelsior Sport 176*
2 Bronze Donovan Wressell VMC 1923 Triumph Ricardo 114”
3 Gold Jef Frost VMC 1913 Norton BRS 173
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5 Gold Trevor Jones VMC 1936 Ariel Red Hunter 146
6 Gold John Hassall VMC 1929 Ariel Model A 153
7 Silver Roy Moult VMC 1928 BSA s/v 146
8 Silver Tim Neary 1926 AJS G4 s/v 146
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10 Silver Leon Bardenhorst VMC 1917 Triumph Model H 141
11 Silver Gavin Lumley VMC 1939 Moto Guzzi GTS 133
12 Bronze Guy Levine 1947 Matchless G3L 118
13 Bronze Robert Currie CMC 1962 AJS Model 31 CSR 109
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15 Bronze Tristan Neary 1936 Matchless G3 107
16 Bronze Chantal Madgwick VMC 1957 BMW R50 103
17 Bronze Martin Kaiser VVC 1935 Sunbeam Model 9 102
N/S Ric Lewis VVC 1929 Sunbeam Model 5
N/S Ian Storer VMC 1969 BSA Lightning
Best Dressed Tarryn Neary Dressed as a 1920’s “Flapper” $
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Odds and Sods: VMC 2015 CALENDAR It's that time of the year to start getting the layout together for the 2015 Calendar. We require sponsors and would appreciate their commitment by the end of July. This will enable Robbie Robson to get the printing done by October and we can mail in November. With regards to sponsors we appeal to new and out of town sponsors for this Calendar as will be seen from all the old Calendars majority of the sponsors have been around for many years. In the last two years we have received new sponsors, we thank them for their contribution but would welcome more new sponsors. This will also make new bikes available, old sponsors running out of material. We thank all who have sponsored the printing of the calendar over the last years. Also a special thanks to Robbie Robson for his enthusiastic input without this the calendar would not be the success it has been. Finally the cost per calendar pages is R2 200.00. This entitles you to 10 copies. Should anyone require additional copies these are available at R600.00 per 50 copies. Please contact: Les Sim on 082 552 04072 email add: [email protected] To confirm your sponsorship and also number of copies you required. Many Thanks The Crags: Classic and sports cars, as well as classic motorcycles are invited to an all new event, at ‘THE Blue House’, The Crags in Plettenberg Bay. This beautiful farm is set against the mountains, and will play host to the event, Classics @ The Crags. Under the shade of the Pin Oaks will be a swap meet / boot sale, as well as crafts and antiques flea market. Also food stalls. There is a designated area for vehicles for sale. Gates open for stall holders at 7am and for show vehicles and public at 8am. The Blue House, 1 Loredo North, The Crags, Plettenberg. (Road to Natures Valley) For more info and to book stalls: contact Joy Burns 083 789 1063 / 044 534 8014 [email protected]
Email received from Rod Thomas: I am looking for a barrel for my 1928 JAP motor, it is a 350cc with a bore of 70mm and stroke of 90mm. I recently had it sleeved and it got damaged beyond repair in the process, so if you hear of anybody who has one I can be contacted on the following: - Cell 073 365 6494 Home 031 762 1509. Rod Thomas
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Email received from Louis Lusse: Good day Please be so kind and assist me in getting in touch with someone reputable and trustworthy who will be able to assist me in getting a Honda CBX, 1983 restored. Pse contact Louis Lusse [email protected] or Tel: +267 7230 2633 Outstanding Achievement on the DJ. Gavin Walton was given a special award at the last club meeting for his absolutely gutsy and amazing achievement in the 2014 DJ. It is well known by now that Gavin was the innocent victim of a totally freak and horrific accident while sheltering from the rain on his way home from the Pre-DJ Run in 2013. What followed were long periods in hospital for him, countless surgical interventions and a very difficult path to recovery. His handling of this alone would have discouraged many a lesser man. Not content with anything less however Gavin set his sights firmly on entering the 2014 DJ and this he did despite some misgivings from a number of quarters. Just to have competed in this event would have been a huge achievement but Gavin is made of sterner stuff than that. How delighted we were when the results went up to see that he came in second on this arduous run and when he was given his trophy at the prize giving he also received the first ever I have seen Standing Ovation by the assembly. Gavin’s achievement was truly amazing and his peers and fellow competitors recognized this. Special Recognition Award: At the last Club Meeting the VMC made a once off special recognition award to Gavin and the citation on the certificate reads as follows:
This Award is presented to Gavin Walton In recognition of his outstanding achievement in taking second Place on the DJ 2014 following his unfortunate accident after the Pre-DJ in 2013.
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This is a unique award for a unique achievement. Again we say well done Gavin you have earned a special place among all of us. Velo Riders progress from Kevin Robertson
Photo of the Velo riders at Cape Point after completing a 14000 mile trip from London to Cape Town on two pre-war girder fork MSS 500cc Velo’s, as I reported at the VMC meeting last Monday. Amongst the Cape VMC members who met them at Cape Point on Sunday 23rd were Chris Cutler and Gavin Allison. (I also met one of the guys on the side of Fish Hoek main road purely by chance ED) The two guys who started off were Tom Berrimar and Richard Harrison. Their route took them to Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, where they crossed the Mediterranean into Egypt, down the Nile Valley to Sudan. From there, to Khartoum and on to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia where they paused for breath and also to work for a couple of months to replenish their funds. While in Addis, they met a girl (Juliana Pugmire) who wanted to join them so they found a sidecar and persuaded a friend in the UK, also with a pre-war MSS, to join them. Side-car was fitted and the combination flown out to Nairobi together with friend Duncan Ross, so Juliana now had a lift to CT. From Nairobi they travelled down the West Coast of Africa, stopping for a couple of days at Paternoster before riding triumphantly into Cape Town on 23 March. See http://darkstarmotorcycles.tumblr.com for more on the trip. Cheers, Kevin
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MACGREGOR MALUTI MEANDER 2014 per kind favour of Terry Illman.
(Not strictly motorcycling bit very interesting)
Oldest entry to finish, Errol John and Mike Altona in an “almost as old” 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Combined life experience 174 years. Handicap-rallying.
The second running of the Maluti Event took place over the long weekend of March 20th to March 22nd 2014. Judging by the smiling faces and “kuiering” that went on, by all accounts it must have been a good event. All happy to be rallying again. A special word of thanks must go to the marshals staying in the Fleck Street house. No, no, no, for marshalling they get to keep their jobs. On Saturday night they all put in an extra special effort to solve the world’s problems. We discussed “black ops”, the Helderberg, Zuma, watched hours and hours of 1950’s to 1970’s original music footage, solved the e-toll conundrum, Joe verbalised with a real chemist the strange stuff he brews into his beer and how it may solve the Zuma issue.
Along the way, despite Linda claiming that she knew where MH370 is, that one remains a deeeep mystery There were 3 motorcycles on the event this year. Pictured here is Kim Kitchen on his 1982 BMW GS80, who finished with a very low 178 penalties. That time of the year in the Free State. The blomme were out.
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KATSE DAM EXCURSION. For those that came down on Wednesday, a drive to Katse Dam in Lesotho was arranged for Thursday. Well worth seeing at least once, the drive proved a long one in terms of time taken and a bit taxing for some of the older cars and even more so for some of the newer ones as well. After leaving the Inn just after 08h00, we found several of our competitors being acclimatized by the local law. Where are your 2 triangles, where is your fire extinguisher and so on, und so weiter. It’s not a requirement in Sefrica…well, you’re not in Sefrica now. Mutter, splutter, fumes coming from under the cap. Then the big shock, the speed limit for a large part of the route is 50 km/h and the taxis stick to it. They still overtake on barrier lines and blind rises and stop for no apparent reason BUT they do stick to the speed limit. Grinding up to the top of the pass, several of the cars needed 1st gear for large stretches of the climb. Several cars ran pretty warm and needless to say, several also had braking issues as a result of the “long and winding road”. There were several casualties on the day, a thrown drive belt, a failed thermostat, a failed fuel pump, this being among the modern cars only. At one point, the pass climbs to 3090 meters and then descends rapidly down to the surface level of the dam again.
The return trip meant a slightly gentler climb back to the top of the pass with the thought of coasting against compression on far steeper and longer descent stretches “homeward bound”. The road is good with just the start of some potholes starting to develop. The evidence of recent rock-falls is a stark reminder of the massif that towers above one on the drive. Some of the recent deposits included rocks bigger than Duncan’s Swift. Friday… On Friday, crews departed the start outside the Fouriesburg Country Inn, heading north out of the town.
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After leaving the town outskirts, the route took one out in a South Westerly direction on the R26 in the direction of Ficksburg. Shortly after, the road headed in the direction of Ladybrand and then northward onto the R708 to Clocolan. A short break at the Shell station in Clocolan, exit Clocolan left, zero odo and off again in a Westerly direction, turning almost immediately onto the R708 towards Marquard.
With average speeds of 95 being a feature for parts of the first leg, this was again evident on the second leg. The roads were generally pretty good and supported this average comfortably. The morning session terminated in Senekal with a lunch break at the “Mostertsaaidjie”. 160km covered. The inward leg started on the outskirts of Senekal and very soon turned south east toward the R70 to Ficksburg. The route then went East in the direction of Bethlehem, returning to Fouriesburg via the R711. Distance 122 km, making a total of 282 km for Day 1. Pat is at last going to invest in a new clock. His old one apparently ran 1 minute slow all day on Friday. Strangely it was one minute out to all of the other competitors’ clocks as well as the marshals’ clocks. Cheap Chinese Fong Kong. The usual suspects occupied the verandah outside Johan’s room until supper, making it very difficult to get a word in edgeways unless one had the right kind of shovel. For usual suspects read the “church” congregation. Strange, the church over the road was kept firmly locked right through the weekend, even Sunday. Heck, I know nothing opens in the Free State on a Sunday but that was a bit much. Saturday… With another good day in prospect, crews again assembled outside the Fouriesburg Inn, this time departing town in a Southerly direction.
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A short section through the small village and very quickly onto the R711 toward Clarens, the route passed Surrender Hill, so named because one of the Boer forces surrendered there to the Blerrie Khakis on July 30th 1900. Poms 1 Boers 0. The route then turned onto the R712 direction Bethlehem and then more directly onto the N5 toward Bethlehem. Those artillerymen among us who did their military training at 14TH Field Regiment, 141 Battery and 142 Battery will remember well this quaint little town but not with much fondness. We passed through the centre of Bethlehem then followed the R714 towards Warden.
Hier’s ‘n slang in die gras erens. Direction Warden and then turning right and due south onto the R57 direction Kestell we passed through much typical Northern Free State pastoral land, with regular outbreaks of sandstone hillocks and the ubiquitous Cosmos everywhere. Entering The Golden Gate National Park from the Phutaditjhaba side, crews wound their way through the scenic and beautiful sandstone hills, mountains and buttes of the park. Awesome in shade and full or partial sunlight, the park is the jewel of the Northern Free State. Time was allowed in the park section for an optional scenic loop and lunch was hosted at the top of the Blesbok loop.
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Departing the park via the Brandwacht gate, the route headed toward Clarens as far as the R711 to Fouriesburg. Returning past Surrender Hill again but in the opposite direction, the score was unchanged at Khakis 1 Boere 0. Sounds like a typical soccer game, where they play for 90 minutes and very little actually happens. (See Terrypedia note at end of report). The finish was once again at the Fouriesburg Country Inn, where indications were that there would probably be no protests as the barman dispensed Windhoek upon Windhoek and some Red Heart and Coke as well. Prize-giving was dispensed with effectively and future tours or trials will no doubt see the keepsake motorcycle number plate, signed by all competitors and officials hanging in pride of place in the Clock and Train Bar in future. Well-deserved too, the food and hospitality were top drawer and the owners and staff are to be congratulated. RESULTS
Class A Class B Class C 1
ST Kim Kitchen – 1982 BMW
R80S 1
ST Errol John and Mike Altona -1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia
1st Schalk and Susan v Niekerk –
2006 Saab 9-5
2nd
Stewart Macgregor – 1976 Moto Guzzi V50
2nd
David Gilson and Gary Berndt – 1981 Porsche 911
2nd
Duncan and Agata Macgregor – 2012 Suzuki SX4
3RD
David and Fiona Dalziel 1999 BMW K1200RS
3rd
Neville Koch and Susan Koch – 1982 Mercedes Benz 230E
3RD
Adam and Joanna Bartylak – Jeep Grand Cherokee
Assistance required – a THIRD appeal!! The 2014 Magnum is a joint event between the POMC and our club the VMC. We want to make this event special this year and also MUST attract sufficient entries to make the event viable. To this end we would like to create a website which will be a great marketing tool for sponsorship etc, as well as a forum to keep entrants/potential entrants up to date with what is happening etc. In order to populate the website we would like any information anyone may have on previous Magnum events – how the event started, when it started. Notes on any event, pictures, history – in fact ANYTHING related to the event. If you have anything you think would add value please be in contact with [email protected], or phone Andy on 0825534492.
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It’s that time of year again, and preparations for the 39th annual Cars in the Park are underway. This show will be held at Alexander Park, Pietermaritzburg on 18 May 2014. The first CITP focussed on what were considered ‘old cars’. However, as time goes by, the show has evolved to include more modern and even brand new cars. Last year a wide variety of different vehicles were on display. What is classified as an ‘old car’ is a rolling date, and to some, even the nineties is 'so last century'! Nevertheless the emphasis will always be on showing ‘interesting’ cars. This year we would like to try something special, and include as part of the showcase, cars that were made in about the same year as their owners became interested in cars! This will be a tribute to the changing times and could help educate the younger generations about the days before air bags, ABS, EDS, Brake Assist, and collision mitigation, when you actually had to be able to drive to be allowed behind a steering wheel! We are often attracted to the cars that remind us of our youth, so we are hoping that some of you have bought back the cars that are about the same age that you are, regardless of your age! Among these cars, we are hoping to see some Pontiacs, Mercury’s and especially an Arrol Johnson or a Trojan. If you own a ‘car of your youth’ please bring it along, and if you feel ‘in the spirit’, dress according to the times! (Be it the times of roaring twenties, Frank Sinatra, James Dean or Elvis). Also bring along period accessories (not just the owners) such as fascinators, walking sticks, portable record players, wicker picnic hampers or whatever else reminds you of your youth. There will be judging and prizes for the best dressed! Not to ignore technology, we would also like to include any fabulous exotica not usually seen on the streets of PMB .like Hotrods and Muscle Cars. Muscle Cars were also plentiful in CITP 2013 and many keen supporters came to admire some superb workmanship, and absorb those spine tingling rumbles. And what would early CITP exhibitors make of the modern Super Car? Owners of such cars are welcome to join us as an individual or as part of a club. We are still looking for McLarens, and a Morgan (e.g. 2013 three wheeler), Lamborghinis, Porsches, Maseratis, Ferraris and any others that are available. These are always popular, regardless of age. The entry process was streamlined last year, and many complimented the new approach, despite the odd glitch. To register this year all you have to do is to tell me, by early April 2014, roughly how many vehicles your group will bring and in which colour coded area you parked last year. I will send you the stickers. We do not need licence plate numbers and such detail. The simple colour stickers will make entry and parking easier for all. We just need to make the zones big enough. The coloured stickers help the marshals direct you smoothly and quickly to your favourite zone. The sooner you respond with attendance figures the sooner we can get the stickers to you. We understand that exact vehicle information may be fuzzy as restorations run over time, and old cars break down, but good estimates make life easier for all. On arrival settle in your display spot, meander down to the registration tent, sign a form, collect a display card briefly describing its provenance, and collect a memento for the day. That’s it. Relax and enjoy the day. Our regular traders will attend, with perhaps a few new ones. The Park Inn will be there along with a sit down refreshment area operated by Rotary. We are also hoping to have a ‘big screen’ showing nostalgic motoring videos to set the mood. With your support we look forward to a repeat of last year’s happy and interesting car show. Feel free to contact me, Fred Rascher, on: [email protected] or 083 369 7020 Hosted by the Vintage Sports Car Club Pietermaritzburg in Association with Rotary Club of Pietermaritzburg.
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What’s coming up? 11th May Knysna Car Show organised by the Garden Route Motor Club 23-24th May Natal Classic 31st – 1st June Mampoer Rally POMC Pretoria Old Motor Club Pretoria 8th –12th June Milligan Vintage Trial and Tour EPVCC Eastern Province Veteran Car 14th June Vryheid ‘Cars in the Park’ VVCC Vryheid Vintage Car Club Vryheid 15th June Cars @ the Mall LOWC Lowveld Old Wheels Club Nelspruit 5th –6th July 1000 Bike Show CMC Classic Motorcycle Club Johannesburg 14th -16th August 2014 Magnum Rally Membership and Subs. Several members have made contact requesting details of the cost of subs and who the money must be paid to etc. Please see below the detail. Fees payable Entry Fee: R50.00 Annual Subscriptions: R220.00 (R110.00 if joining after 1st Jan) Country member: R160.00 (+80km from club HQ) (R80.00 if joining after 1st Jan) Family members: R10.00 (i.e. Spouse & minor children) Fees must be paid to: Bank: Nedbank Sandton Branch code: 197005 Account No.: 1970259841 Please post DEPOSIT SLIP to the postal address above or e-mail [email protected] Now that you have all the detail – please ensure that you are up to date!! So far just over 60% of members have renewed their subscriptions. The committee will be chasing errant members shortly!
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Classifieds NB! only remain in for 3 months then must be renewed DJ MACHINES WANTED: DJ Bike for a young enthusiast who doesn’t have a large bank balance to buy it! Any condition hopefully fairly complete. I rode a borrowed bike this year but must get my own! Martin Kaiser 071 865 4220 Norton Big Four. Cylinder head required. Contact Pierre on 072 513 9432 M20 Girder needed. I am looking for a BSA M20 girder. Have been looking for a few years now. Please contact Madgass on 082 223 7104 125cc Villiers motor wanted. Contact Peter Vlietstra on [email protected] or 082 650 9880 Clincher rims needed for Indian Power Plus. 23” and tubes and tyres. Contact Steve on 082 427 6990. 1961 305 Honda Dream – parts required (Footrests in particular) OR perhaps a whole scrapped bike? Please contact John Allison on 011 626 2970 day or 072 1084 230 FOR SALE: The Club Trailer is being offered for sale by decision of the Committee 17 March 2014 to members who may wish to acquire it. The reason for the disposal thereof is that currently it does not get used and the storage of the item is becoming a problem too. The Committee have therefore decided to sell it to the highest bidder. Sealed bids marked “TRAILER” can be handed to any committee member and these will be opened at the next club meeting. Terms are strictly cash or EFT and the highest bid received will take it. The trailer is currently licensed and registered to the club.
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Matchless G12 1960/63 650cc twin been in continuous use since engine rebuild in 1982 R25, 000 licensed Triumph Daytona 500cc twin restored 4 years ago but never ridden, matching frame & engine numbers R25,000 scrapping papers available. Royal Enfield 500cc twin 19?? basket case ready to rebuild offers over R6,000 no papers. Contact Malcolm Ball 031 763 4665 Norton and a BSA350 parts for sale:
Complete Norton frame. Mudguards, oil tanks and holders. BSA 500 barrel and cylinder head I think. BSA gearbox, magneto, generator and the tank. BSA front portion of the frame. BSA 350 crank case, sleeve, cylinder head, crank with connecting rod and new piston with The barrel and cylinder head was sand blasted. Two sets of wheels. Clutch assembly, carbs, levers and a lot of other stuff relating to a motorcycle. BSA Frame and engine -B31 series. I believe that the BSA 350 is round about 1945 to 1950. Everything must go in total for R2,500.00. Riaan. 083 958 3377. Riaan Basson [email protected] 1953 Royal Enfield. 700cc Meteor for sale in excellent condition, Licensed and SAVVA dated. Looking for R50,000. Please contact Steve on 082 427 6990 1949/50 Matchless 500cc for sale. I bought it thinking I could restore it but it is a little more that I can handle. Do you guys have any Idea how to go about it or could you point me in a direction to sell it. All of the major parts are there. Keith Lee. Tel: 012 361 6497. Fax: 012 348 0919. www.kmos.co.za 1976 BMW R60/6. Licensed & SAVVA dated. Cockpit Fairing. Panniers. Electronic Ignition fitted. Rally box &fittings. Manual + a few new & used spares. Security chain & Tie-downs. R 15000. Contact Bill at 072 194 7442 BSA B31 wheels have been removed but are there and somebody has removed the magdyno (missing) quite tatty. There is also a Spitfire which has been dated and took part in one of the Natal Classics in the early 2000's also very tatty. Both are in need of lots of TLC and the owner is looking for about R9000 for both. Contact: Brian on 084 555 2545
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DENFELD dual seat suitable for various B M W models. Excellent original condition. R1500. Contact Fritz at 012 460 6477 or [email protected] Busmar Double adult sidecar complete but needs minor restoration. Chassis sound and new tire. R6500. Phone Eddie 082 568 4913 or email [email protected]. (Cape Town) Vespa p200e, not sure of the year, think it’s 1980. Needs some minor electrical work, clutch cable and loving spray job R10000. It’s not all about the money, I just want it to go to someone that will appreciate it. The engine is in great condition and it’s still got the spare wheel. Contact Andrew Lewis on [email protected] WANTED: JAP 4B (Speedway) top end bits e.g. pushrods, pushrod tubes, rocker box & cover wanted Triumph 3T (’46-51) primary chain covers, oil tank wanted Triumph Model P (’26) exhaust pipe/silencer, carrier, rear stand, petrol tank, chain guard wanted BSA M20 (’37-54) rear stand, front & rear rims & brake assembly, girder wanted BSA Model B (250 sv. ’27) engine casings and carburettor wanted Triumph Model N (de luxe ’28) any bits wanted. BSA HM (’37) / JM (’38) / KM (’39) 22 or 23 any bits wanted. Any other bits for the bikes above will be considered. Kindly call Francois Swanepoel @ 082 469 0627 or 012 344 3214 (AH) or [email protected].
Seat suitable for Moto Guzzi SP1000 (or seat base) Exhaust Cans for same. John Hassall 082 886 7133 BMW R50/60 1950’s 1960’s any condition for a restoration project. Holger 083 629 2840 Any British 500cc Bike between 1930 and 1950. Bike must be in running condition. Contact Trevor Jones 082 416 4650 Ariel Square Four Needing Rear Stand, Foot Rests, Big 8” Headlamp. Incl Light Switches Ammeter etc. Contact Roly Tilman 011 803 1462/082 377 4303 For 1955 AJS/Matchless Two Jampot rear shocks (circlip type) contact Kevin 082 891 2869. 1957 MGA Coupe. Front Valence. Please contact Dane Fraser on 082 890 5077 Honda 400 Supersport. Right hand side cover Please contact Pierre 083 653 7310 Honda CB250 in rally running condition. Contact Dick Maizey by SMS 073 864 4022 or Rick Maizey 082 653 9946 or Eric Mc Q on 083 700 0171 [email protected] 80's KDX 250 cc Kawa scrambler kick start lever, I am looking for an old most probably early, and the old DT 175 Yamaha road scrambler maybe late 80's right hand battery cover. I have visited 11 shops with no luck. If there is any site, shop or person that you can advise me or direct me to, please I am desperate for these parts. Pse contact Bennie 082 781 2483 FOR A.J.S. M8/M9. 1929:- Frame, forks, front wheel, petrol tank, mudguards and chainguard. Will buy or trade. This frame has a T shaped tubular bracket protruding rearwards from the saddle lug to support the saddle springs, and a slotted bottom bracket for a two bolt gearbox. Colin Anderson of Heidelberg says he sold two of these frames about ten years ago, and they do not seem to
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have surfaced in the club as bikes so presumably they are still out there somewhere. Please contact Tony Dodsworth, 082 742 1742. Honda CB72 in good running, original condition with papers. Contact Rikki on 082 653 9946 or SMS Dick on 073 864 4022. Indian Prince frame and any parts needed I have a motor and most of a gearbox, can anyone assist with the rest of a viable project please. Steve 082 427 6990 M20/ blue star/empire star/sloper front wheel or complete hub assy, M20 handle bars & headlamp, oil tank for a 1939 km 21, rear number plate holder for small light. Contact Christopher Boswell on 082 423 2556 or email [email protected] 3.25-18 rear tyre – preferably new or in good user condition. Any reference to a tyre supplier for a new tyre will be appreciated. Contact Kevin Robertson on 083 321 3234 or [email protected] 1946 BSA B21 Gear shift lever (foot). Contact Hamish Morrison on 083 456 2768 or 011 026 2768 Ariel VB500 or 600 1940 onwards. Contact Colin Mussett on 083 386 6970 Yamaha RD 125 in any condition preferably for rebuild. Contact Ken Wiggins on 083 256 1949 BSA Petrol tank from any pre-unit swinging arm model i.e. A7/A10, B31/33 etc. Any year. Contact Tony Dodsworth on 082 742 1742. 45 Gallon (200L) drums. Caroline Whitehead is looking for any number of these drums in basically any conditions. If you are able to assist please contact Caroline on 083 653 6290 M20/ blue star/empire star/sloper front wheel or complete hub assy. M20 handle bars & headlamp. oil tank for a 1939 km 21, rear number plate holder for small light. Please contact Chris on 082 423 2556 or home e- mail [email protected] VETERANS CORNER WANTED: 1914 JAP V twin spares... cams/followers/barrels and pistons or whatever 1908-1914 Triumph.... looking of anything you may have Early Bosch magneto's (open and closed magnet) or parts to suit 1906 to 1915 singles and twins (50 deg) (Mag serial number between 123000 and 1800000) Andrew Mather 083 309 0233 or [email protected] Indian V-twin. My brother is looking for a rear cylinder for a 1917 narrow valve Indian V-twin, and was hoping you could help, or point me in the right direction. Please contact Shona Bagley on email: [email protected] RESTORATION and other SERVICES Reupholster of bike seats. We can recover in vinyl or automotive leather with a design of your choice. Seats can be built up. Please contact Daryl Rack Tel: 021 705 5593 Fax: 086 212 7292 Email: [email protected]
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Full restorations. Pierre Cronje does these as well as wheel lacing and building. Call him on 072 513 9432. Ornate period brass spark plug nuts and connectors. Lloyd Du Bois makes these for HT leads. He also hand makes stainless steel/aluminium license disc holders and corks for the “Enots” push-pull type fuel taps, and light alloy tyre valve caps. Call Lloyd on 033 396 6471. Ultrasonic cleaning call Henry Watermeyer on 084 800 8862. Raw honey for sale. Remember Caroline is the honey queen – you can buy her various types of honey at the club meeting for the bargain price of R50 per jar or [email protected] Petrol taps Enots flat-slide type, made in brass to your order. In sizes 1/8”, 1/4” and 3/8” BSP as well as Rally boxes made to your order with handlebar mounting brackets plus mountings for the rally plate and three watches. Trevor Fraser on 013 656 3063 or 076 591 5560. BMW Speedometers Ben Vandenberg has a large stock of old and parts. He is willing to pass them on to anyone running a speedo repair service or is planning to start one. His contact number is 021 712 2661. Restoration and other services. Gravel Man Services offers full service of all BMW boxer twins (old and new). Accident damage repairs and restorations. Please contact Markus Watson on 083 602 3503.
Don’t forget that there are still copies of the fantastic 2013 centenary JD video available. Still only R199, and available from the Chairman or the Editor. Can be posted anywhere in the world as well at (cost plus postage)! Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
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THE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB
P O Box 782835 SANDTON 2146 South Africa
Website: www.vintagemotorcycleclub.co.za COMMITTEE
Incumbent Portfolio e-mail Home Work Cell
Ian Holmes Chairman [email protected] 011 793 7304 011 791 6424 083 646 3089
Gawie Nienaber Treasurer [email protected] 011 646 8983 083 326 4911
Ian Storer Secretary [email protected] 072 727 7382
Pierre Cronje Committee Member [email protected] 011 849 3008 072 513 9432
Rob Pattison-Emms Committee Member avonrod@mweb/co.za 011 460 1901 011 460 1901 082 891 8399
Les Sim Committee Member [email protected] 011 673 1865 011 827 8954 082 552 4072
Roly Tilman Committee Member/Librarian [email protected] 011 803 1462 082 377 4303
Steve Trehair Committee Member [email protected] 011 469 5900 011 886 0494 083 461 2751
To be elected Club Dating Officer
Ric Lewis Magazine Distribution [email protected] (Liz) 082 746 2816
Andy Stead Magazine editor [email protected] 082 553 4492
Fees payable Entry Fee: R50.00 Annual Subscriptions: R220.00 (R110.00 if joining after 1st Jan) Country member: R160.00 (+80km from club HQ) (R80.00 if joining after 1st Jan) Family members: R10.00 (i.e. Spouse & minor children) Club Bank Acc No. 1970259841 at Nedbank. Sandton Branch 197-005. Club Meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month (except December) at The Vintage and Veteran Club (VVC), 3 Athol Oaklands Road, Oaklands Johannesburg, at 20h00. The opinions expressed in KICKSTART are not necessarily those of the Committee or the Editor.
