JUNE / JULY 2020

MACQUARIE TOWNS MOTORCYCLE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION CLUB

(Incorporated in NSW) ABN 66 298 631 159 OFFICE BEARERS

PATRONS: GEORGE KEATS, RAHNA HOLLISPRESIDENT: Peter Drury 0412 285 719 VICE PRESIDENT: Greg Freeman 0403 625 535 SECRETARY: David Stimson 4576 4410 ASSISTANT: Alan Phillips 0412 719 235 TREASURER: Clyde Ikin 0401 773042 ASSISTANT: David Howe 0404 876 141 PUBLIC OFFICER: Michael Hall 6355 5912 PERMIT OFFICER: Rob Pendlebury 0416 206 351 ASSISTANT: Trevor Toovey 0413 468 499 MACHINE EXAMINERS: Rob Pendelbury 9679 7067, Les Hyatt 0408 428 295, David Howe 4578 4601, Richard Steain 0420 921 414, Gavin Sullivan 0422 175 540, Sean Keating: 0490 875 395, Angus 0437 139 137, Tim Parry 0408 410 699 MACHINE VALUERS: Clyde Ikin 0401 773042 EVENTS DIRECTOR: Kathleen Toovey 0423 692 802 ASSISTANTS: See Calendar Pages MIDWEEK EVENTS DIRECTOR: Peter Boros 9920 6658 ASSISTANTS: See Calendar Pages MAGAZINE EDITOR: Troy Maher 4577 7227 (BH) tgm@browns.com.au PUBLICITY: Peter Stone 0409 220 851 LIBRARY: Greg Freeman 0403 625 535 ARCHIVES: Rod Brigham 0451 911 802 REGALIA/PROPERTY OFFICER: Steve Runnalls 0418 222 348 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: Ferne Thompson 0408 623 689

LIFE MEMBERS Bob Jones, Bill Plunkett, Arthur Pendlebury, Daisy Taylor, Kevin Aussel, Colin Bowis, Alan Pride (all deceased); Garry Appleyard, Clyde Ikin, David Howe, Trevor Toovey,

Alyn Hawkes, John Bauerhuit, Colin Payne, Bob Pascoe, Graham Cooper, Kathleen Toovey, Charles Hill, George Keats, Stafford Bennett & Albert Adamson.

MEMBERSHIP: $35 PER YEAR INCLUDING MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION All correspondence to: THE SECRETARY MTMRPC

PO BOX 4254 PITT TOWN NSW 2756Magazine Contributions [by FIRST MONDAY of the month]

Email: tgm@browns.com.au

Presidents Update - June/July 2020

PRESIDENT’S UPDATE

Well I hope you all are well and coping OK in these very trying times.

I’m sure we are all over it but sadly the virus is still out there ready to pounce so please be safe and follow the Covid guidelines.

With the opportunity now to exercise ourselves with our motorcycles I’d like to confirm subject to the Covid rules that:

The first Monday - 2nd Sunday and Last Wednesday of each month are set aside as official club ride opportunities.

Meeting at McGraths Hill Maccas for a 10am departure.

I was hoping too to advise of a club meeting in fact the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for August but unfortunately the rules do not permit this at present so the AGM is postponed until we can again meet.

So for the moment stay safe and be safe if riding your bikes and I look forward to a more normal existence.

Best Regard Pete Drury

Ed’s Desk - June / July 2020

Welcome to our June/July 2020 Magazine - Bit late...apologies...Hoping all

our members are staying safe and doing well. First Motogp of the year (for the

big bikes anyway)...and what a race...spills and thrills...Marquez was out front

leading and had a major front end lose...he rode it on the knee and elbow to

the edge of the track, got it upright and rode it thru the gravel to re-joined the

race in 18th, from there it was a how to ride a motoGP bike lesson...all the way

back to 3rd...where he high-sided out with a spectacular crash...the bike hit

him on the way to the fence and now out with a broken arm...Crutchlow had

a crash in morning warm up and was out with a broken wrist (scaffoid bone)

...lots of spills in practice and a few in the race...Congrats to Yamaha boy

Quartararo with his first win...Vinales in 2nd Dovi in 3rd...and our boy Miller in

4th with a good patient ride. Another race the following weekend and another

straight after that...and another...so it will be a busy time...and not much time

for bones and bruises to heal. Always glad to get your comments - Troy Maher

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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. MOST OF THEM HAVE

BEEN HELPING OUR CLUB FOR MANY

YEARS!

Previously a Division of MotoGraphix, Lidcombe

Is now UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

For cleaning of MotorCycle and Car Alloy parts: Non-abrasive – long lasting

– weather resistant

Alloy – Steel – Iron – Copper – Brass

Chemical Paint Stripping of small parts

Contact DEREK PAGE on 0419 631 574

Toongabbie NSW 2146

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. MOST OF THEM HAVE

BEEN HELPING OUR CLUB FOR MANY

YEARS!

Previously a Division of MotoGraphix, Lidcombe

Is now UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

For cleaning of MotorCycle and Car Alloy parts: Non-abrasive – long lasting

– weather resistant

Alloy – Steel – Iron – Copper – Brass

Chemical Paint Stripping of small parts

Contact DEREK PAGE on 0419 631 574

Toongabbie NSW 2146

Club Financial Figues - July 2020

Notes from Committee Meeting - 16th July 2020

PRESENT: P Drury, G Freeman, D Stimson, C Ikin, T Maher, K TooveyMEETING OPENED: 8:06pm, President Pete in the ChairTopic 1 – The Annual Rally: 2020 Rally has been completely CANCELLED. The concept of a “Mini” Rally has also been shelved. We look forward to 2021.Topic 2 – Annual Show Day 2020 Show Day has been CANCELLED. Club will request Hawkesbury Council to hold our Deposit for a suitable date in 2021.Topic 3 – General Events Informal Club Rides will continue to be held on 1st MONDAY, 2nd SUNDAY and LAST WEDNESDAY of each month, meeting 10am at McGrath’s Hill McDonalds. If members take part in rides on any other occasions, LOG BOOK ENTRIES MUST BE MADE. If any member wishes to invite others, via Club Facebook Group, to join a ride, PLEASE CONTACT A COMMITTEE MEMBER IN ADVANCE so the ride can be noted as an Informal Club Ride. Please keep a list of the names of those attending, in case of any health issues.CLUB INSPECTION DAY will be held on Sunday 29 November, LOCATION TO BE ADVISED.FIVE TOWNS RIDE is still planned for December, details TO BE ADVISED.GHOST RIDE is still planned for December, details TO BE ADVISED.Topic 4 – Proposal to Include Cars for Historic Registration Please consider this proposal, which will be the subject of a Motion to be voted on by members.Topic 5 – The AGM The Annual General Meeting will be held the month after the next General Meeting. At this stage there is no date for resumption of regular meetings. The Executive Committee will continue to function until such time as an AGM takes place.Topic 6 – The Newsletter The Magazine is currently on hold. An information sheet will be circulated to all members as required.Other Business – Machine Examiner Appointment Clyde Ikin has nominated himself to be added to the list of Machine Examiners and has been approved by Committee.ACTIONS: Troy/Clyde – Prepare and Post Circular, including Annual Financial Statement.MEETING CLOSED: 9:45pm. NEXT MEETING - SEPTEMBER (TBA)Historic Club Motor Vehicle RegistrationMy proposal for next AGM or special meeting is as follows:Proposal to allow historic registration of motor vehicles through MTMRPC.“Financial members of Macquarie Towns Motorcycle Restoration and Preservation Club, with a minimum 5 years membership and have a motor vehicle that meets the Historic Vehicle registration requirements be able to seek endorsement and approval for such registration through designated club office bearers. No club roadworthy inspections nor club events will be planned for such vehicles“. Seconded by A. PhillipsMembers are directed to the more detailed description of the proposal as printed in the March 2020 club magazine. I’m open to suggested variations if any. Best - Dave

Vale - Frank SloanMACQUARIE TOWNS MOTORCYCLE RESTORATION and PRESERVATION CLUB

1st June 2020

Dear Gwen,

It was with great sadness that we learned of

Frank’s passing. He was a great club member

and office bearer for many years. We know he

will be sorely missed being able to join in on our

club rides and activities.

It is a pity that this virus shut down has prevented

the club from running our regular meetings – special

mention of Frank will be made at our first allowable

meeting.

You have been a tower of strength through difficult times,

your devotion to Frank has been obvious and worthy of our

highest praise.

All the best wishes from the

members at Macquarie Towns

Restoration and Preservation Club.

Regards – Dave Stimson (Secretary)

MTMRPC

PO Box 4254, Pitt Town NSW 2756

EVENT REPORT - Warragamba For Lunch - 14th June 2020

WARRAGAMBA FOR LUNCH - 14 June 2020

A Second Sunday, so an informal ride had been planned, but unfortunately weather didn’t understand my requests for good riding conditions and although rain actually held off the roads were pretty wet. Who would get out on a bike on such a day? Well, Trevor decided to put his best wheel forward and see if anyone else would turn up. I took the Cressida out for a run (bit of mud wouldn’t show) and we had a nice tour for a couple of hours. Messages had come from a number of other members saying they’d meet us for lunch, and sure enough we found a bright group waiting at the table I’d booked at Warragamba Workers’ Club.

The Workers’ Club has put appropriate restrictions in place very strictly, and there was plenty of space around our jolly table. Jeff Farrugia won the prize for best stories (and heartiest consumption of delicious food), while I got the wooden spoon for spilling a visible quantity of Tooheys Old on the table – a tragic waste of draught beer after such a long time without it.

Full marks to the cheerful Workers’ staff - front of house, bar and bistro - who made us all so welcome in this very pleasant little club.

Many thanks to The Freemans, Thatchers and Farrugias for a lovely afternoon with lots of happy social chat. Kathleen Toovey

Congratulations - Mr Jim Scaysbrook OAM

Mr Jim Scaysbrook OAM from

Kellyville was recognised for service

to motorcycling.

The author of eight books and

founder and editor of

“Old Bike Australasia” has been a

motorcycling enthusiast for more

than 50 years and is a well-regarded

motorcycle racing historian.

He has competed in trials,

steeplechase, road racing,

scrambles and motocross since

the 1970’s. He was a Board Member, Motorcycling Australia, 2002-2008.

In 2017, he was awarded the Legend of Motorcycling Award by

Motorcycling Australia. His books include his autobiography, 65 years in

the making and covers his early life and racing years, including the Isle

of Man TT, and a period in Formula Ford open wheeler cars. He spent

25 years as a writer and creative director in the Advertising Industry.

He founded Old Bike Australasia magazine in 2006, which has grown

to become the biggest classic motorcycling magazine in the Southern

Hemisphere.

(The above was copied from Hills to Hawkesbury Community Magazine).

Congratulations Jim from everyone at Macquarie Towns Motorcycle

Restoration and Preservation Club, well deserved.

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EVENT REPORT - First Monday Ride - July 2020

FIRST MONDAY RIDE - 6 July 2020

Rod Brigham chose a cold morning for the first ride in July! Nonetheless, a hardy group of familiar (and some unfamiliar) faces turned out in their thermals and neck rolls for a nice morning ride in good company.

The plan was Wiseman’s Ferry, so off everyone went across the new bridge and out to Sackville Ferry, up to Maroota then directly to Wiseman’s for refreshments. Most riders made this an early lunch stop at one or other of the village cafes before heading their separate ways home. A couple decided to retrace the route via Sackville and have early afternoon tea at Tractor 828: wrong! Oh it’s a lovely spot, with good food and coffee, but the word has got out and the place was absolutely PACKED. Anyway, it was a nice break for Michael Hall before heading back to where he’d parked the car and bike trailer for the journey home to Portland; Trevor showed him the way up Old Sackville Road and across into Kurmond Road.

Karen Drury was riding pillion with Peter, and Susan was with Terry Dingwall; Graham Cooper, Peter Dowding, Ray Stanfield, Graham Laughton, Garry Appleyard and Michael Powell, John Quinnell, a few from the Classic Club and send-off party Alan Harper.

See you next month, same time, same start location; stay well!

EVENT REPORT - Narellan Ride - 12th July 2020

NARELLAN RIDE - 12 July 2020

This time, Trevor was the rider who piked due to the weather – he couldn’t see through the fog whether it was clearing up or not, so he came in the car with me. McGrath’s Hill Maccas can be a very popular meeting place on Sunday mornings so when we saw a clutch of bikes we assumed they were with some other group, but it turned out that 8 of them were with us, as well as Albert and Peter in the shiny black Adamson Jaguar.

I’d booked a table at Narellan Hotel, and TT and I had mapped out a leisurely ride to get there, while avoiding Penrith and all parts of The Northern Road. Apart from Michael Powell, who peeled off at Marsden Park, everyone was happy for me to confirm the lunch booking and they didn’t mind following a car instead of a bike along a simple route.

When we arrived, some confusion about the table we’d booked was sorted by a table on the outdoor terrace, where we lingered over lunch and tall stories until Steve Runnalls (the aviator in the group) spotted a serious rain cloud approaching from the south-west which sent all the riders on their way pdq. Between Runnalls (on the doorstep of home) and Richmond (heading back to Dee Why), everyone else had a clear picture of which road they’d be taking and I understand all made it in their respective doors without getting their bikes wet. K Toovey

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EVENT REPORT - Wallacia For Lunch - 24th June 2020

WALLACIA FOR LUNCH - 24 June 2020

For quite a lot of years, the scheduled June Midweek Run has been a trial for the Sunday Ride of The Annual Rally; although the Rally is off I had a ride in mind for the Sunday so we rode over that (and extended it a bit). Maybe you can ride it again this time next year?

While we’re all somewhat restricted, meeting point for all rides is McGrath’s Hill Maccas; as we grabbed a cuppa by way of morning tea quite a few riders turned up then I outlined the itinerary we would follow and rang ahead to Wallacia Pub to book a couple of tables.

Trevor led the group, having practised the route 10 days ago by himself. We set off across the new bridge and Up the Putty to East Kurrajong Road, down Tennyson Road, right to the end of Kurmond Road, back across the river and through the orchards, along to Agnes Banks and back across the river (now called Nepean, having changed its name where it meets the Grose), up to Hawkesbury Lookout for a pit stop and chat. Then we headed to GWH for a short run then followed the down side of the rail line to Blaxland, down Mitchell’s Pass to Emu Plains, out to M4 and across the river once more, slip down to Mulgoa Road and out to lunch.

We had a pleasing mixture of machinery on this ride, along with very good company. Nice to meet Michael Powell, Garry’s Godson, who is one of those QANTAS workers in limbo at present; welcome any time to join our rides, Michael. Michael Richmond sacrificed surfing for riding his HD, all the way from Dee Why, while Michael Hall had a special family birthday date. KT

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CLUB REGALIA FOR SALE

Every Club Meeting NightSloppy Joes from $38.00

Polo Shirts from $30.00

T-Shirts from $22.00

Polar Fleece from $49.00

Checkout our Badges

and Collectibles

also on sale

FREE MAGAZINESEach meeting we have a table of assorted

automotive magazines for FREE. Please take one or more home to share

with your family and friends.

MAGAZINES WANTEDDo you have any old unwanted motorcycle,

car, plane, truck, train, boat or any other motor magazines to donate to other club members on

our monthly meeting nights.

FOR SALE & WANTED TO BUYFOR SALE - (FREE) Suzuki - 3 X GT750J and 1 X GT750L frames - free to a good home. Also a set of GT750L outer exhausts - NOS but need rechrome - for sensible offer. Berowra - Contact Steve 0412 472 901. WANTED: Parts for Honda XBR500 1986-87 - Fuel Tank, Pair plastic Side Covers, lid for Airbox, Rear tail

light, Seat, Handlebar weights. Contact: Peter Boros 9920 6658

WANTED: Yamaha RD 350/250 LC I am chasing various parts like wheels exhaust etc so a parts bike thats

almost complete would be great. Any old parts just hanging around might also be of interest.

Contact: David 0412 602 580.

FOR SALE: Triumph front wheel, T100/T110 scalloped front brake 1954? chromed spokes and good 19” rim.

$150. Garry 0417 335 711.

WANTED - Honda CL, ST or CT 90 Parts. Tel: Peter 0412 285 719

FOR SALE - Bike touring Rack (fits SUZUKI GS750) in very good condition with brackets, may fit similar

bike $50. Pipeline exhaust 4 into 1 with clamps and brackets in good condition off GS750. Hole in collector,

have fabricated galv. sheet to brazed on. $100 ONO. Contact Peter: phone or text 0412 208 045

WANTED TO BUY - Honda 83 650E Nighthawk - Shaft Drive, running or not, complete bike or parts,

would prefer going bike as I need the engine. Contact Bruce 0435 807 329 FOR SALE - M20 Motor Reconditioned Bottom End and Rebored No Carby Or Magneto $1,200 Ono

Enquiries Trevor 0413 468 499 WANTED: I am searching for a 1966 - 1988 Velosolex 3800S moped and I was hoping one of your

members may be able to offer me a lead in finding one. Please contact Bill Hawke 0427 730 575

blork59@gmail.com Appreciate any assistance.

FOR SALE: Ex Roy East Works Machless long stroke motor 350cc Trials bike. Very rare and collectable.

$15,000.00 O.N.O. Contact John 0418 276 168

FOR SALE: Metisse framed Norton 500cc single, Alloy fuel tank, International bottom end with 86mm

stroke and 90 mm bore. Top end is from a Manx Norton and has done very little work. Fitted with lights,

ready for club rego use. $36,000.00 O.N.O. Contact John 0418 276 168

FOR SALE: Bad Back Belts - Various sizes Tel: 9676 8319 info@i5joints.com.au

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FOR SALE: Parksen Hacksaw, made in Melbourne around the 1950’s. hydraulic lift on forward stroke,

cuts on the rear. Has inbuilt coolant tank, All hydraulics have been restored, on castor wheels. c/w

some spare blades. $450.00 ono. Tel: 0417 335 711 Garry.

FOR SALE: 1971 TRIUMPH T100R DAYTONA Rebuilt over 7 years (full details of all work, matching

numbers, receipts etc included) Reg to June 2016. $12,000 neg. Tel: John - 0448 255 207

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MACQUARIE TOWNS MOTORCYCLE RESTORATION & PRESERVATION CLUB (MTMRPC Inc) PRIVACY POLICY

The MTMRPC Inc Privacy Policy will endeavour to protect all the members’ information we collect.

Why we need personal information. We use the information we collect for the purpose disclosed at the time of collection, or otherwise as set out in this privacy statement. Generally we only use and disclose your personal information:

- To establish and maintain your records as a member of MTMRPC Inc, and to maintain the membership register as required by Law. - To provide the services you have requested from MTMRPC Inc, e.g. Club magazine, Historic Conditional Registration Scheme and regular events. - To administer and manage those services. - To answer your enquiries.

What personal information we collect. We collect personal information that is necessary for our Club to function. The information we collect and hold will depend upon the services we provide and may include: A Member’s name, address, date of birth, phone and email and Historic Conditional Registration Scheme details.

We ask that Members update our records if any of the information we collect changes.

How we collect the personal information. The use of the services available will determine the amount and type of information we collect. The only personal information we will collect is what you tell us about yourself when you use the services we provide.

Disclosing personal information. We may disclose personal information for the purposes of: - Contacting a Member regarding Club business - Compliance with legal and statutory requirements We will not disclose personal information to a third party without the Member’s consent.

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Accessing your personal information. In all cases you can gain access to the personal information that MTMRPC Inc collects about you, by formal request in writing to a member of the Club Executive Committee.

Changes to this Privacy Policy. It may be necessary for us to review and revise our Privacy Policy from time to time. An amended version would be published in our magazine.

Contact Us. If you would like any further information, or if you have any queries, problems or complaints in relation to this Privacy Policy or our information handling practices in general, please contact us by mail, Addressed to: THE SECRETARY PO BOX 4254, PITT TOWN NSW 2756