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president's podiumHaving recently attended an Area Representative meetingin Turangi I was really impressed with the depth andquality of the Club’s Area Representatives and what theybrought to the table. Their congeniality around the tablewas there in bucket loads. We were all very appreciative ofour Editor Bruce going the extra mile to get to thismeeting. Having to leave home at 3am and not makinghome again until 10.30pm was a big ask. One of our majortools for communication is through the Club’s Newsletterand to be able to sit down with the Editor is not a chanceto be missed. The range of topics ranged over a widespectrum of subjects. Every Rep brought plenty to thetable for us all to consider; everyone present took
something very important away from this meeting. The chance to meet fellow Repsface to face and to open up communication channels with each other makes it so mucheasier to keep the channels of communication open, and to liaise with adjoining areasto share activities. For members of the Club this aspect of the meeting made theweekend worthwhile on its own. Not to mention the productive input from all thosepresent on so many different points of view all of which went into the melting pot tomake a better Club for us all. Our Reps are the engine room of our Club and without acommitted Rep in an area the area will suffer for it. At the end of the day it is all aboutfunctionality along with communication. However, if your area is to stay healthy yourRep needs your input either by way of your participation in events or your contributionby way of support for your Reps efforts on our behalf. Let’s not forget if you would liketo see something happen in your area your Rep won’t know about what you would liketo see happen if you don’t communicate with them. Three of our Reps were unable tomake the Meeting having compelling commitments. Andy in the South, livestockissues; Chocky in the Waikato work came knocking; Ian in the North had to ride amotorcycle in Australia (hard luck Ian) but lucky for us he is now back in the land of thelong white cloud.We currently have two areas were we require a Rep. One in Marlborough and the otherin Canterbury. As for Marlborough hang on help is on the way. Canterbury we need youto stand up and give it your best shot. Contact myself or Garry.You will read elsewhere in this Newsletter there are some remits to be presented at theA.G.M. Come along to the A.G.M. and listen to the background behind these remitsbefore you make a decision. Why not make a weekend of it and join in our Annual Rally.Registrations close at the end of November.Just one last reminder, all positions on the Executive are up for election. If you know ofa financial member who has the skill sets and enthusiasm to try for a position on theExecutive why not have a word with this member and obtain their consent in order thatyou could nominate them for a position suitable for their skill set. Or you might want tooffer yourself for a position on the Executive. You will need a member to nominate you.We currently have a nomination for President, Vice President and General Member.The Treasurer and Membership Secretary as incumbents have offered to stand againin their respective roles. This doesn’t preclude you for standing for any position on theExecutive. The position of Secretary for the coming year doesn’t currently have anynominations registered with our current Secretary.You will also read within this Newsletter an account of a shortened Executive Meetingwhich took place on the back of the Area Rep Meeting held in Turangi. This meetingwas cut short owing to the weather conditions which were forecast for road closureson the Desert Road and heavy rain to the North. Three members in a car elected to goSouth via the Desert Road and made it across before any heavy snow fell on the road.However three of us on bikes elected to ride round the back of the mountain throughNational Park and Ohakune. I don’t remember riding in colder conditions. The BruceRoad was closed owing to blizzard conditions. All three of us were hammered by thesevere chill factor of the winds and icy rain that swept across our pathway home. I eventurned the handlebar warmers on.As always - wheels down, feet up!Petera.k.a. Tibsy.
bmwor.org.nzSend editorial copy to:The Editor27 Omapere RoadKaikohe [email protected]
All other correspondence to:The SecretaryBMWOR of NZP O Box 109-245NewmarketAUCKLAND 1149NEW ZEALAND
please noteAny material intended for publication in thenewsletter should reach the Editor no laterthan the 15th day of the month precedingpublication. The newsletter is an open forumfor all members. Views expressed bymembers may not necessarily represent theviews of BMWOR of NZ. Publication of allmaterial is subject to the Editor's discretion.Photos are courtesy of article authors unlessotherwise specified.
PRESIDENT
Peter Tibbs(06) 378 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Garry Williams(03) 312 8204 or (027) 242 [email protected]
SECRETARY
David Oldershaw(029) 200 [email protected]
TREASURER
Robin Wood(021) 724 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Folker Liebenow(06) 874 [email protected]
BMWOR GEAR
ARCHIVIST
Paul Edlington(09) 478 [email protected]
Cover Photo
Joe Booyens in smiley mode after the Battle of Trafalgar (see Auckland Area Report,Page 8).
Photo by Anne Onymous.
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other eventsBRONZ Ride Right, Ride Safe. A great way to get to know your new bike. Usually third Sunday of the month at the WhenuapaiAirbase. Contact Finn on 09 625 5533 or 027 484 6326 for details.
More detail at rrrs.org.nz - and they can BRING THE COURSE TO YOU if you can come up with the numbers and a venue: speakto Finn.
11 - 13 Dec: South Island R.A.G. Rally (Page 15)
29-31 Jan 2016: Annual Rally, Hamner Springs
30 Jan 2016: BMWOR of NZ (Inc) AGM, Conference Lounge, Hot Springs Motor Lodge, Hanmer Springs
bmwor area eventsPlease note that rides start at varying times and/or places. Read the event notices carefully and, if in doubt, contact theArea Rep (details on rear cover) or ride organiser (if noted) for assistance. On most rides there is a rider briefing 5 minutesprior to departure, at which point riders are expected to be ready to go with bikes fuelled and bladders empty.Every effort is made to ensure that details of events are correct at the time of printing. Please check the website(http://bmwor.org.nz) for current information on events or contact the local Area Rep if you have any questions.
Note – In addition to the events posted here Wellington also undertake ‘Impromptu Rides’. These are offered via email to themembership with a couple of days notice when the weather looks like being favourable. Contact Peter [email protected] if you are outside their Area but wish to be notified of these runs (handy for an excuse to put off mowingthe lawn if they are coming your way.).
novemberSunday 1st Auckland: Café Meeting at 10 am at Columbus, Smales Farm on the North Shore.
Sunday 8th Waikato: Ride round the Coromandel Loop. Departs Cambridge BP 9 am.
Sunday 8th Rangitikei: Te Papa and War Memorial. Don Cross
Sunday 8th Wellington: Club Ride to Motorcycle Museum – Rongotea – Lunch Woolshed Cafe – Sanson
Monday 9th Wellington: Club night, Petone Working Men's Club from 6:00pm
Wednesday 11th Auckland: Fish and chip supper at the Sea Cow Cafe, Mission Bay waterfront at 7 pm. (Note the change of dayfrom the usual Monday).
Saturday 14th East Coast: Overnighter to Ormondville. Accommodation at Ormondville railway station and dining at the SettlersArms. For bookings and further information contact Folker 06 874 8506.
Sunday 15th Auckland: Ride to Whangamata/Waihi Beach. Leaving Southbound Motorway Service Centre SH1 Papakura at 0930.
Sunday 15th Waikato: Ride to “The Centre of the North Island”. Note: some gravel. Departs Cambridge BP 9 am.
Sunday 15th Otago/Southland: Ride to the Highlands raceway at Cromwell to watch the Highlands 101 endurance race and someof the supporting action. More details by email when I work out suggestions on where and when to meet. This will be one for themotorsports fans, if that doesn't float your boat there will be another ride and lunch along soon!
Tuesday 17th Rangitikei: Dinner at Kaffir Lime, Levin (Thai). Don Cross
Thursday 19th Waikato: Coffee & Chat Night. Café Oasis. 57 Duke Street, Cambridge at 6:30pm
Tuesday 24th East Coast: Monthly gathering at a local Hotel (to be advised) 6:00pm onwards.
Friday 27th - Sunday 29th November Bay of Plenty “NORTHERN RAMBLE “
Riding up Friday through Auckland (between rush hours) via Silverdale and SH16 for 2 nights we stay in the Waipu Hotel where youget room, linen and breakfast for $30pp and bar and restaurant on site. We’ll spend Saturday exploring the north east coastWhangarei heads, Ngunguru, Tutukaka, etc. over sealed back roads less travelled (with no doubt some gravel options for GSers)stopping at local highlights along the way. Sunday we cruise south via Mangawhai Heads & old coast roads over the Harbour Bridgeand home.
events calendar
Introduction:
The BMW Owners Register is an organisation whose members join together for rides tonominated venues and for other social occasions. The organiser nominates thedestination and regrouping stages along the way, but otherwise has no influence uponthe way that riders behave on the road. There is no element of organised competition inthe rides.
Riding Code:
1. All register members on register rides shall do so as individuals responsible for theirown safety and shall take into account the safety of others they encounter on the ride.
2. Register members are responsible for ensuring that their motorcycles are in a safe andlegal condition, the minimum being to Warrant of Fitness standards.
3. Riders, pillions, and sidecar passengers where required, shall have as a minimumStandards New Zealand approved motorcycle helmets, and stout footwear, gloves andclothing that will be capable of protecting their body in the event of a mishap.
4. Register members are to go to the aid of any others suffering a mishap.
5. Ride organisers shall nominate the destination for the ride as well as any regroupinglocations or other stops. The organiser is not responsible for other riders' behaviour orsafety.
6. Riders shall ride at a speed and in a way that is comfortable for them. Do not rideoutside your personal comfort envelope.
7. If a rider is unfamiliar with the route, they shall arrange to follow another rider who doesknow the way and who travels at a comfortable pace.
8. Riders who decide to travel as a group shall adopt a staggered riding formation suchthat there is an accepted following distance to the rider immediately in front. A reasonablefollowing distance is indicated by a time of two seconds between riders for dryconditions, and longer for inclement conditions and on loose surfaces.
9. The Organiser and or the Register are not responsible for participants' safety, and allparticipants participate at their own risk. All participants are aware that they are travellingon open public roads and are responsible for their own safety and compliance with allRoad Rules and Laws.
BMW Owners Register Risk Management Plan
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-Email us your interest for more ride details: [email protected]
-Book your accommodation direct with the hotel for 2 nights:
Waipu Hotel - 4 South Road, Waipu
Phone: +64-9-4320306
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/waipuhotel
decemberSunday 6th Auckland: Sunday Café Meeting at 10 am. Venue to be confirmed by email but possibly out west!
Sunday 13th East Coast: Christmas barbecue to be advised.
Sunday 13th Rangitikei: Christmas function Makoura Lodge - Don Cross
Sunday 13th Wellington: Xmas BBQ at Kaitoke from 11:00 to 15:00
Monday 14th Wellington: Club Night - Petone Working men’s Club from 6pm
Saturday 19th Bay of Plenty: Evening Xmas BBQ – BYO drinks, bring plate of food, $5 pp (for meat/seafood) and a small xmasgift per person for Santa’s sack to share.
Venue at Pyes Pa is kindly hosted by our members John & Marie.
Please email your interest for further details: [email protected]
Saturday 26th Rangitikei: Ride - Cemetery Circuit (better hope you can keep up!) - Don Cross
2016januarySunday 10th Rangitikei: Ride to Cape Palliser - Rob Gardner.
Tuesday 26th Rangitikei: Dinner, Brickhouse, Wanganui
februarySunday 14th Rangitikei: Ride - Ohakea to view helicopters (subject to change at short notice.) - Don CrossTuesday 23rd Rangitikei: Dinner Bethanys restaurant & cafe, Palmerston North.
area reportsbay of plentyFor October we met at Caltex Greertonand discussed our spring ride. Anoptional gravel leg of the journey wasoffered but declined due to three crookknees, and a crook shoulder betweenus(!), so it was decided to just cruise it onseal for the day. Starting with 5 bikes werode through the back roads of Oropi,Kaharoa Rd, Penny Lane and out TeWaeranga Rd to the top of Lake Rotorua(where our Rotorua members werewaiting and hooked in for the ride). Verylittle traffic and stunning weather madefor an easy ride around the eastern lakesof Lake Rotoiti, Lake Rotuehu and LakeRotoma. A stretch of the legs and scenicpit stop at the Lake edge before a superbcar-less sprint over the Manawahe Rd.Here the road was in good condition andthen on to Whakatane. We arrived about1.00pm for Lunch at “Wallys on theWharf” where another lady rider waswaiting for us. Prompt service andamazing fresh fish went down prettyquick by hungry bikers! Our next stopwas at Matata Garden Bar to quench thethirst (from all those salty chips!) for thefinal leg home. Our Rotorua memberspeeled off via Paengaroa and wecontinued back to Tauranga via Te Puke(no tolls that way!)
By the time this goes to print we will behaving our Pot luck dinner on Halloweennight – that could be scary!
Check out the Events notices for ourNorthern Ramble weekend away toWaipu and districts in November. This is
a great time of the year to visit the coastbefore the holidaymakers arrive. Blockout these dates and come along for a funsummer weekend away (from all thoseboring pre-xmas parties)!! But keep theevening free for our Xmas BBQ inDecember!!
See you out there!
Mike Long and Geri Sizoo
wellingtonAfter travelling out of the District for allour monthly rides so far this year, it was apleasant change to stay in and aroundWellington. The October ride was to theCoastguard Base at Evans Bay wheretwo of our local Register members areCoastguard volunteers.
The gathering point for this ride was atthe Petone Wharf car park where 5 ridersand 2 pillions assembled for the shortride through the city and out around thebays to Evans Bay. Another member RobYoung and his wife Christine joined us atthe Evans Bay Base.
Our host and guide was register memberTerry Samson. Unfortunately the mainrescue craft had been called out earlier inthe morning to assist a yacht with enginetrouble through the Wellington Harbourheads into a strong northwest breeze.One of the duty crew on this rescue wasDave Hubble who is also a registermember.
The coastguard base was built byvolunteer labour and houses 2 rescuecraft, a training area and a control roomwhich is the nerve centre of theorganisation. The nature of the workthese volunteers sign up for requires
extensive training in a wide range ofareas from boat handling skills andcompetencies, marine legalrequirements and standards that must bemet and maintained, rescue techniquesthrough to OSH requirements for boththe volunteers and those they rescuealike.
Many of those rescued are being savedfrom their own stupidity, as recently, asthe weekend of the visit a man had to berescued from floating towards theharbour entrance in a rubber/plastic blowup dinghy purchased from theWarehouse, the alarm having been raisedby the cross harbour ferry.
What became abundantly clear is thatthese volunteers are highly trained andqualified and very dedicated particularlywhen it is learnt that this Service is totallyreliant on goodwill and donationsreceiving no money from theGovernment. This was a very interestingvisit thanks going to Terry Samson andhis on duty colleagues for showing usaround and explaining what they do.
Nothing had been formally planned interms of a ride post the Coastguard Basevisit Dave O suggested a ride around therest of the bays culminating in a ride outto Makara Beach for lunch at the localcafe. This ride also promised theprospect of seeing the larger of the tworescue craft towing the yacht into theharbour. A couple of the riders said theyhad seen it all happening off Island Bay.
The ride continued in land from OhiroBay travelling up through Brooklyn intothe Aro Valley over the hill into Karori andonto the Makara Road. As we
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approached Makara Beach we passedanother rider heading the other way on aBMW and when he spotted us all heturned and joined us at the local Cafe heturned out to be another Registermember Dave Ross.
After a pleasant lunch and conversationswe departed most travelling through theTakarau Gorge to Johnsonville and homefrom what had been a very interestingvisit and a varied ride including coastal,city and rural roads.
Peter Nash
otago/southlandSunday 18th October saw a selectcontingent from Otago and Southlandconverge on Lawrence. Others may haveseen fit to take note of the extremeweather warning forecasting gales. Yes, itwas windy. And judging by the brancheson some of the roads I missed the worstof the gusts. There was even a bit of rainon the way home. But there was baconfor lunch, almost a surfeit some mightsay. It was good to catch up with peopleafter the (long, cold) southern winter, anda unanimous decision was taken thatNovember's ride should be a visit to theHighlands raceway. That's democracy inaction. Or anarchy.
Andy Hutcheon.
Wellington ride lunch photo taken byJoe Public.
Group with bikes, Tibsy - musta left MrTripod at home.
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aucklandIn last month’s Newsletter, you will haveseen that there was an Area Repsmeeting at Turangi over the weekend of19/20 September. Far from it being heldin a resort-like environment with chilleddrinks served by attentive staff (I wish!)the accommodation was basic, the lunchmade by one of the partners, and instantcoffee made by our own fair hands.
It was a very constructive meeting with awide range of subject covered. Most ofthe Area Reps were relatively new to thejob with the result that many of thesubjects had already been previouslydiscussed by the Executive. However,apart from these clarifications, newchallenges and suggestions were voicedand it was encouraging to see theapproach of everyone there: it wasobvious that we all wanted the samething and that the Executive were doingtheir best to achieve it.
As you will have seen from last month’sNewsletter article on the Area Repsmeeting, I was spotted making copiousnotes and at the following Sunday Cafémeeting, ran over the 29 points that hadcome out from the weekend. Most ofthese were administrative details notworth reporting here but the Executivewas excited by Grant Aislabie’ssuggestion of holding a future rally inAuckland: 2019 is a definite possibility!We now need to start discussing theconcept and put a proposal to theExecutive. Grant is looking for some initialassistance and any ideas so if you canhelp, please contact him [email protected].
The 4 October Sunday Café meeting(where I briefed the Auckland committee)was spectacularly well attended. Therewere so many new faces and the crowdso large that I had to get a chair fromoutside to join Grant’s table. Surprisingly,most of those present left when theRugby match finished, never to be seenagain. However, this did mean that wecould at last hear ourselves speak andorder coffee and breakfast withoutgetting in the way of the screen.Ironically, sitting in the Trafalgar Café,England lost (but at least they were notplaying France or Spain!). Whilst Nelsonwas shot during this battle, one of theEngland team was sent off so I guessboth sides were playing with one mandown. Unusually, everyone in the roomwas supporting Australia!
After the Café Meeting, 6 bikes left for atiki tour of the area and then out toClevedon and Half Moon Bay. Theweather turned out to be fantasticmaking it a really enjoyable day. The nextCafé Meeting will be on 6 December andwe are looking for somewhere suitableout west. If you have any suggestions,please email Joe [email protected].
The planned ride to Arapuni on 20
September was delayed a week due toweather; definitely a good decision. Irode back from the Area Reps meetingon the original date and it was not thatpleasant. In contrast, the following weeksaw a great day with 14 bikes making thetrip. The weather was excellent and TonyO’Connor led the group down “Roadsless travelled” (as Noel Walker describedit).
On Sunday 15 November there is aplanned ride to Whangamata/WaihiBeach which should make for a good dayalso. I will send out details by emailshortly.
The monthly Club night was held on 12October and hosted by Phil and Gail atTechmoto. They have only been open 18months and I have to admit, it was myfirst visit. However, I was impressed bytheir range and quality of rider gear andaccessories and I will certainly be goingback. It was a really enjoyable eveningwith 20 or so members attending (mostof whom took away free raffle prizesgenerously donated by Phil and Gail).Techmoto can be found on the web andat 500 New North Road, Kingsland.
The next monthly Club night is plannedfor Wednesday 11 November at the SeaCow Cafe on Mission Bay waterfront at 7pm. The café is opposite the beach carpark entrance at the city end of thebeach. Motorcycle parking is rightoutside and cars can park in the carparkopposite. The meal available will be fish,chips with salad for $12.00 (great value!)or there is an individual full menu as anoption. It is licenced and we will have theroom upstairs. This is a social evening sohope to see you there.
(Don’t forget that all the rides and eventspublished in the Newsletter are open toeveryone. If you need more details,please contact the relevant Area Rep; ourdetails are on the back cover).
Richard Cullingworth
FLY spotsHave you recorded FLY spots fromyour annual rally trip? It’s a goodstart to accumulating points
between 1 Dec 2014 - 30Nov2015.
For the uninitiated:
- 1 point is scored perkilometre travelled to, from, andduring any event published duringthe year in the newsletter
- 150 extra points if the tripinvolves a ferry crossing betweenthe islands (300 return trip)
- 200 extra points if the eventis for charity
- up to 300 extra points (atthe discretion of the Secretary) ifyou can demonstrate you’vepromoted the Register in a positiveway during the event.
There’s a fabulous trophy donatedmany moons ago by Finn, Lorraine,Lars and Yvette Neilsen for themember scoring the most pointsduring the year. There is a morerecent trophy just for our femaleriders (Lady FLY). These arepresented (if anyone is sodeserving) at the Annual Rally eachyear.
welcomeA warm welcome to our new members this month:
• Paullette Peters, Christchurch
• Angus and Jenine Chambers, Tuakau
• George Drayton, Christchurch
• Daniel Wang, Wellington
• John Goss, Wellington
• Todd Chrighton, Wellington
We hope you’ll take part in many of your local and national events. Your Area Rep willbe pleased to introduce you to other members in your area.
Our monthly newsletter is an open forum for all members. If you fancy having a story(and photos) published about your ride, the rebuild of your bike, a book you mighthave read or a movie you have seen lately, or just want to get something off yourchest about how the club is going, then get in touch with the Editor no later than the15th day of the month preceding publication. We welcome your contribution.
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rangitikeiIn Don & Sue’s absence (they were inAdelaide) we gathered at Caroline’sBoatshed in Wanganui for the monthlymeal meeting. By “we”, read Barry,Jeanette, Roger, Liz, Neil, Brenda,*Robert, *Rob, Lance, Heather, andLeader of the Pack, *Peer. The nameswith asterisks are singled out as RealRiders. Yes, they came on theirmotorcycles.
Some may recall Carolines from their stayat the 2015 Rally/AGM. It is thecafe/restaurant en route to AramohoMotor Camp and Holiday Park.
Meals are always generous. In fact, theyare so generous that few desserts wereordered. The most popular dish of thenight was Seafood Chowder.
Lance Nixon
Lance Nixon had organised a ride to theRotokare Sanctuary for our monthly ridefor October. The ride was to be combinedwith the Taranaki riders and Ulyssesriders from Wanganui and New Plymouth.
Our meeting venue was the Pukeko cafein Wanganui at 10.00 am with departurescheduled for 10.30.
Lance was unable to ride on the day so atshort notice Neville Parker was in the hotseat to lead the ride. By 10.30 eighteenbikes were assembled ready for a briefingwith a scheduled meeting with the ridersfrom New Plymouth at Patea. I positionedmyself behind Neville as we left the cafeat 10.30 and the view in my mirrors of 16bikes following made for an impressivesight.
We turned off State Highway 3 at Mokoiafor a leisurely ride through some ofTaranaki best dairy farm lands.
When we arrived at Rotokare there was aset of double gates that were part of thesecurity system. We opened one set ofgates and rode in then these gatesclosed before the second set wouldopen.
We enjoyed the views over the lake as weate our packed lunches
Rotokare is the largest fenced naturalwetland in New Zealand located 12 kmeast of Eltham.
With a 230 hectare forested hill-countrycatchment, extensive wetlands and 17.8ha natural lake. Mature tawa, rewarewaand mahoe dominated forest is home tokiwi, tui, bellbird, keruru, grey warbler andNorth Island robin, plus a variety of otherbird species. The lake edge habitatconsists of raupo, flax andpukatea/kahikatea swamp forest.
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust wasformed in 2004 by a group of localsconcerned that the habitat at Rotokarewas in a state of decline. Members of thepublic became involved as volunteers andsponsors of an intensive pest trappingprogramme. This was highly successfulin eradicating well over 4,000 pests.
A specially designed predator-prooffence now circles the 8.2 km reserveperimeter, acting as a barrier to pestsimmigrating from surrounding farmland.The fence is designed to keep out allspecies from cats and possums, to ratsand baby mice.
After lunch we made our way home inseparate groups and the Rangitikeiregrouped back at the Pukeko cafe forafternoon coffee.
Our thanks to Lance for organising suchan interesting venue for a ride.
Cheers, Don Cross
Don sent two images of the lake, I used the one where thewater isn't on a slope. I guess the other version is the Irish one,
where they do downhill water-skiing.
REVIEW OF BMWORTROPHIES
I have been asked to form asmall group to carry out areview of the presentTrophies and Awards madeby the Register.
The team members are BarryHawthorn (Chef de Mission2015 Rally) and Don Cross(Rangitikei Area Rep).
We held our first meeting on14 October, and have begunto scope the project.
We may approach previousTrophy winners from time totime for valued feedback.If you have some views aboutthe present trophies andawards to share pleasecontact me at:
Lance [email protected] 545 6607
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Remit:To facilitate payments of subscriptions pro rata during the year, it is submitted that Rule 5 (vii) be amended.
Currently the Rule 5 (vii) reads:
“Fees for membership applications received after 01 January in any year will be reduced to 50% of the annual subscription for theremainder of the financial year. The new member joining fee will still apply. The member’s participating spouse or partner will pay10% of the full subscription.”
This should be amended to read:
“Fees for new membership applications received after July in any year will be reduced pro rata each month.
However, if a New Member joins in June and is prepared to pay the full membership fee, then they will enjoy thirteen monthsmembership for that payment.
The new member joining fee will still apply. The member’s participating spouse or partner will pay 10% of the full subscription.”
Rationale:
This amendment is suggested to correct a situation where prospective new members see paying twelve months' fee from August toDecember, and six months' fee from February to June as not being value for money, and a disincentive to joining the Register.
The bonus month if joining in June and paying the full fee is seen as a positive incentive to encourage joining.
Moved: Ian Macartney 3190
Seconded: Bruce Crowther 1861
Nomination for Executive Committee Member:Dale Grover has been nominated by Don Cross.
(Profiles of nominated candidates will be in the December - January issue.)
Awards to be presented:The FLY and Lady Fly Trophies will be available for presentation (see box, Page 8.)
More Business For The 2016 AGM(Received since publication of the October issue.)
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Annual RallyNovember 22nd 2015 is the close offdate for registrations for the 2016 AnnualRally, and you really don’t want to missthe club’s flagship event!
With a refreshed format, our aim is foreveryone to have a fun, exciting andmemorable weekend drawing on thecamaraderie, on and off the road, that ourmembers have always valued.
The venue in Hanmer Springs is drawingmembers from across New Zealand.Registrations are doing well andaccommodation at the Hot SpringsMotor Lodge is fully booked, with nearbyaccommodation options being taken upwell also.
Along with our daily rides, there areplenty of other options if you want to dosomething a bit different, including aguided tour of Christchurch for thosewho have not seen firsthand thedevastation of the 2010/11 earthquakesor have an interest in what our city willlook like in the future.
Not forgetting our traditions, we’rerunning an extended gymkhana soeveryone can have a go and Henry isback to judge the Concours d’Elegance.We hope to launch an inaugural BMWTrade Show, with members of thedealership network joining forces to bringcurrent BMW motorcycle models andlifestyle range to the Annual Rally. TheRally Dinner promises to be an excitingaffair, bring your best dancing shoes –and don’t be expecting to be in bed by9:00 pm! – and the traditional SundayBBQ is more than a sausage and a breadroll, we can promise you that!
Garry & Jo
Canterbury RideBlasphemy I know, but there are a few ofus who do understand that a game ofrugby will always turn out the samewhether we watch it or not. To be honest,when it comes to NZ vs. France in a worldcup knock out, I’m far too nervous towatch it live so figure it’s better to get outon the bike then watch a replaydepending on the final score. So that’swhat six of us did. In a howlingnor’wester, and after just enough rain tokeep the dust down, Pat (800GS), Alanand George (800GS), George (800GSA),Andrea (XT225) and I headed up theOkuku Pass for a jaunt through the LeesValley.
Sublime as always, the road winds up the
pass with some quite tight corners and anumber of small fords and gates tonegotiate, all done with aplomb todayand no mishaps. Even the Okuku River,which can be tricky if you can’t see thebottom and don’t have your wits aboutyou, proved no problem to these intrepidsouls. The wind was a problem,especially on the deeper gravel and acouple of very strong gusts from behindmade the descent into the Ashley prettyfiery. However, after a couple of hours ofbrilliant riding, we emerged onto the mainroad and headed to Oxford for lunch –sausage rolls the order of the day. ;-0
Garry Williams
AAAAARGH!! I'm late putting in my Rally Booking and the form has gonefrom Page 12!!!
Yep! I got some very late copy and had to bump something so I pulled the form. Do not despair.Browse to the pdf at: http://bmwor.org.nz/downloads/2016RallyRegForm.pdf fill it out inAdobe Reader, save it and email to Garry and Jo at [email protected] (or find a backissue of the Newsletter and use Page 12 from that.)Bwucie
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east coastNew Venue East CoastAfter a number of years havingfrequented the Puketapu Hotel, ourmembers decided it was time for a
change so here we are at the Taradalerestaurant & bar "The Duke ofGloucester".Most members seemed to have beenhappy with the change of scenery so itlooks like this is where we will be in the
future.For November we are having anovernighter on the 14th in theOrmondville railway station - there is stillroom for 6 more so if you want to join usbe quick and contact John Wuts.
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South Island R.A.G. Rally 2015 Lake Ohau Lodge - 11th to 13th DecemberThis year's South Island “Rough as Guts” Rally is in early December in the heart of the Mackenzie Country.The area offers a wonderful selection of most types of riding. Over the Lindis Pass for lunch in Wanaka? Graveland fords through the Hakataramea valley, maybe make a loop of it and take in the Black Forest Station Road? Orthat lunch in Wanaka then back over Dansey's Pass?
There are options to suit every taste.
Accommodation includes dinner, bed and breakfast at the Lake Ohau Lodge(http://www.ohau.co.nz/ohau/OhauLodge/). The food is good, the bar well stocked, the rooms comfortable and theview from the hot tubs spectacular! The Lodge have been kind enough to hold some rooms until the end ofAugust for BMWOR members to book, best to get in quick before they all go or are opened back up to the generalpublic. The rooms on offer are several of each:
• Huxley (outside wing where there are twin or quad (2 sets of bunks) Single $150; Twin share $109; Quadshare $97.50
• Temple (queen and single beds and fabulous views) Single $191; Dbl/Twin share $153
• Upper Temple (best, rooms have a queen bed only so suitable for singles or couples) Single $245; Double$165
Rates are per person, per night, for dinner, bed and breakfast.
Please arrange accommodation directly with the Lodge: email [email protected] or phone reception on(03) 4389 885 with the following information: Advise that you are with the BMW group; First and Last Names;Home Address; Cell Phone number; Email; Will you be there for dinner on the Friday night; Do you have anyspecial dietary requirements?
If you can also let me know at [email protected] that you're planning to attend I'll keep you up to datewith any details as they emerge. General plan is to make our own way there to gather for dinner on the Fridayevening, spend the Saturday riding in groups or whatever takes peoples fancy before returning for dinner, thenhead off on Sunday. Look forward to exploring some of the iconic local landscapes together!
Footnote for the brave/foolhardy: If you get in too late to arrange accommodation at the Lodge (or you like itreally rough) there are a few campsites along the edge of the lake. The DOC one in the Temple valley is a lovelysetting amongst a remnant of native beech forest, and free. But there's no hot tub. Or bar. Or food. Or tap. Just along drop, a creek you can cool your beer in, and a few fords to negotiate on the way to the road end.
Andy Hutcheon
NelsonWe met Pierre (a new rider with us) andtook him to our meeting spot just out ofNelson City on the road to Blenheim, Igot a huge shock when I arrived to see awhat looked like a massive amount ofbikes waiting, fortunately they were notall coming with us as the local Ullyssesgroup were also meeting at same place,phew.
We still had an awesome turnout with 14bikes plus Ethan as my pillion, we madeour way to Forrester Cafe just outside ofRai Valley for our coffee stop, then ontoOkiwi Bay where we re-grouped and acouple of riders turned back for home asarranged due to the upcoming gravel.
We then carried on to the turn off toElaine Bay where the gravel road took usdown to French Pass, the road surfacewas perfect (albeit dusty) graduating fromextremley smooth dirt to gravel, back todirt and so on, all the way for 22k's.
I had never ridden this road before and Inow regret not doing so earlier as it isbrilliant. Once everyone got the dust frombetween their teeth they seemed to havea great time eating picnic lunches at thebeach and gradually left for home in theirown time.
We stopped for an ice cream in Okiwi Bayon the way home with Tony & Gretchen,then Ethan and I stopped off in Rai Valley
for more refreshments as he was lookingvery tired. A great day was had by all and Ifor one enjoyed meeting some riders thatI had never met before.
I would like to say well done to Gretchenbraving the chilly seas once again for aquick dip.
Dale Grover
Below: There must be better places tohold a picnic, but I can't think of any.
Overleaf, top: Overlooking French Pass.For some reason Ethan has been toldto, "Sit on the naughty rock," by the
look.
Lower: Pierre bestows Universal Peace.
(Photos are Dale's, I believe.)
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Headed back to Oz as I'd sold the trustyV-Strom after 23,000km around thisamazing country over the past 3 years. I'dpurchased a 2011 F800GS offwww.bikepoint.com.au with only 6100kmand trucked it to Brisbane to set up forsome off-road oriented riding.
It's a story on its own about intercountrybuying and selling, Interstate degistering,reregistering, $80 Road WorthyCertificates, 3% Stamp Duty, andinterstate transport but it all cametogether via phone, emails and creditcard. I'd purchased a few accessoriesfrom the USA and sent them directly toAustralia as they currently have a $1000threshold before GST is added.
Travelling light the plan was to head north
to Noosa for a wee familiarisation run viathe Hinterland and GlasshouseMountains, then south to Boonah nearthe NSW border for the HorizonsUnlimited Meeting. Then down the NewEngland Highway to Singleton in theHunter Valley turning off to ride the 178
km of the amazing Putty Road toWindsor.
Departed Brisbane up to Mt Mee and thePit Stop Cafe, a real biker destination.Expansive views down the valley to a verydistant Brisbane. This place has regularbiker entertainment, a small memorabiliashop, excellent food and even a freecleaning kit for your Helmet and Screen.As it was a weekend there were a lot ofbikes out including a guy on a very loud
Harley with 170hp on the dyno at the rearwheel.
I rode on through the D'Aguilar Range tothe Blackall Range via Maleny, Montvilleand Mapelton. The riding up here issuperb; rolling, twisting, hill country withviews out to the Sunshine Coast andPacific Ocean 30 km to the East and400m below.
I thought a little off-road would be goodto try the GS so took the Mapelton ForestRoad/Track to Lake Cooloolabin anddown to Yandina - pretty good and I don'tthink the V-Strom would have been toohappy on the rock shelf and drainageculverts. On into Noosa Beach; not fun inSunday traffic during school holidays.Beach packed, 25oC, ate lunch feelingoverdressed.
Caught up with some NZ friends who hadrecently emigrated from Flag Central andspent a brilliant day being guided 200km
back up into the hinterlandaccompanying their '97 Thunderbird 900
Brisbane to Sydney, 1600 Kilometres.Words and images, Ian Macartney
Ian (right) and Dr Who having asuds in the beer garden of the
Tardis.
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to various cafes & watering holes inKenliworth & Palmwoods.
Next day it was inland to Kilcoy, SomersetDam and the infamous Mt Glorious Rdinto Brisbane. Even on a weekday therewere a few riders out but this road didn'tfeature crosses and mounted helmets fornothing - very tight with leaf litter andshaded, damp, corners could easily seeyou getting your ambition and ability outof kilter.
Couple of nights in Brisbane reassessinggear, cleaning bike and then through theCity Maze (just love that Garmin Zumo)and on to Boonah, a neat little countrytown with Cafes, 2 Pubs, $5 beer anddesignated bike parking outside - toomuch !
The Horizons Event was located at apurpose built School Camp Facility of avery high standard just on the outskirts of
Above: F800 and Trumpet outsideRick's Garage cafe, Palmwoods.
Below: Ian's new mechanic.
Around the world on a Harley, withaccompanying tools - but where is the
two-pound hammer, also known as "theFordson Screwdriver"?
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town. You could camp for $14/night or for$42/night have a spotless room, bed andlinen with places to put your gear, powerpoints and a heat pump - luxury.
Around 130 bikes and attendees. The 2day programme was varied andinteresting. It was a mission picking andchoosing who to listen to: workshops ontyre changing, bearings, electrical, secretwomen's business talks (it's anAustralian term), up to the Cape, acrossthe middle, Sydney to London,photography, travelling light, First Aid,camping, etcetera. Huge buffet dinners,followed by another keynote presentationand a firepit which carried on till late.
There were 4 kiwis attending, with onechap flying over and hiring a car just forthe weekend.
If you're interested check outwww.horizonsunlimited.com It's notexpensive to join and is a great source ofinfo, forums and interesting people whohave done it, are doing it or wanting to doit and keen to help if you want to.
From Boonah I teamed up with another800GS rider, 22year old Georgia, aParamedic from Walcha who was ridingpast my destination of Armidale, 400kmsouth. This young lady is amazing havingjust returned from a solo Scotland toNorth Africa return trip. Her bike wasextremely well set up and she knew howto ride, having accompanied CharleyBoorman on his Compass ExpeditionTours as the paid paramedic. She evenhad a CB radio to talk to Truckers prior toovertaking - very handy in the dustyoutback.
The New England Highway is a popularroute for riders avoiding the PacificHighway which is not fun - 3 lanes of bigtrucks and fast cars, boring.
Pretty nippy in Armidale, a frost in fact.5oC when I set off at 8am to Tamworthwhere I started peeling layers off.Revisited the private PowerhouseMotorcycle Museum $8 including acuppa. This is a fine collection ofimmaculate bikes with some interestingstories all owned by one man with apassion.
From here it was south along the edge ofthe Great Dividing Range and into theHunter Valley, Muswellbrook and
Above: Plenty of variety of makes, sizes and equipment.
Below: Georgia, Tex and Bundy the Blue Heeler, Jacqui & her Postie bike 33,000kmaround Oz).
Despite the attempt to turn night intoday, Oz still isn't the safest country to
ride at night.
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Singleton. This last bit was not that goodas speed traps, average speed set ups,police cars, fixed and mobile cameras,trucks and coal mining operations notquite what I was expecting. The otherthing is the many and varied speed zoneschanging constantly so you need to keepa sharp eye for signs and changes. It wasgood to get to Singleton, fuel up, latelunch. Litre of iced coffee (that wasn't agood idea with 178km of twisties ahead).It was now 30oC . The Putty Road I hadridden 4 months earlier heading northand it's one of those roads you could rideevery weekend.
Endless forests of Gum trees, creeks,rocky gorges and mountain top riding.The White Gum Cafe in the middle andnot much else. At the end it pops out atWindsor, a very cool little historic villagetown.
At a rest stop in the forest I met a chap ona VTR 'draining the potatos' which wason my agenda as well. He said he'd,"Discovered that his fuel tank had twicethe range of his bladder." I'd have toconcur after the litre of iced coffee & potof tea I'd drunk 80km earlier in Singleton.
The Sun was dropping so the Garminguided me 30km to Penrith past lifestyleblocks and commuters heading home.
I parked the bike up in a Kennards selfstorage facility 2.5m x 1.5m lockup for$136/month. Caught the express trainfrom Penrith, $22 and 45min to CentralStation, change to Airport, night in theIbis and 8am Emirates home - top airline.
It was an excellent ride on the superbF800GS. Going to fit some Andy Strapzsoft bags later and a plastic suitcasestyle rear box ($99 Kingchrome fromBunnings) which is de riguer amongstthe adventure riding set here in Oz.Impressed with the bike although 16 litrefuel capacity is not ideal for Australia.Have purchased a a Desert Fox 5 litre fuelbladder (A$99) to extend range in theoutback by 100-120km, increasing rangefrom 350km to 450km.
Heading back Nov 8-13 to take part inthe BMW GS Safari from Jenolan CavesNSW to Bairnsdale VIC along with 200GS riders.
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Meeting commenced at 10:00amPresentPeter Tibbs (President), GarryWilliams (Vice President), RobinWood (Treasurer), and DaveOldershaw (Secretary).ApologiesFolker LiebenowArea Reps presentDale Grover (Nelson), Peter Nash(Wellington), Don Cross(Rangitikei), Anne and Ray Senior(Taranaki).BusinessThe president opened themeeting by welcoming allExecutive Members and AreaReps present to the meeting.
Tibsy stated that this would haveto be a short meeting as blizzardconditions were forecast for someof the areas members had tomake their way home through.Vice President:Rally Update – There are 54people currently registered for theRally, more are expected aspeople have booked at the venuebut have not registered yet.Road and gravel rides are beingmapped, all is on track for a prettygood weekend.Treasurer:Financial Report – Robinadvised that there were nochanges as the books were withthe accountant.AGM – Robin advised that one ofhis recommendations at the AGMwould be to zero rate the joiningfee.Retain members – There wassome discussion around how weretain members at renewal.
Tibsy advised the executive thathe had put together a deal withMotomart whereby Motomartwould pay the first year or partyear’s subscription to BMWORwhen people purchased a BMWmotorcycle from Motomart.
BMWOR in turn would in turnwaive the joining fee.
Tibsy advised that whilst he wasin Motomart he had signed JohnGoss and Todd Crighton up asmembers. The Treasurer is to billMotomart for their subs.
As the Treasurer took his bike toMotomart for servicing, he haddiscussions with John and Toddto ensure that the process forsigning up and billing Motomartof new member’s subs as smoothas possible.Motion - "I move that we acceptmembership applications for allpurchasers of BMW motorcyclesfrom Motomart Lower Hutt.Motomart in turn will pay theirmembership subscription cost(sole or joint) on a pro rata basiswith the Joining Fee to becovered from register funds."Moved Robin/Seconded Peter -
motion was passed.Closure:There being no further businessthe meeting closed at 10:25 am
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING OFBMWOR NZ INC HELD IN TURANGI ON SUNDAY20 SEPTEMBER 2015
OutbackVentriloquistAvisitingventriloquistwalksintoasmalloutbackvillageandseesalocalfellowsittingonhisporchpattinghisdog.
Hefigureshe’llhavealittlefun,sohesaystotheman,“Hey,mindifItalktoyourdog?”
Local:“Thedogdoesn’ttalk,stupid.”
Ventriloquist:“Hellodog,how’sitgoingmate?”
Dog:“Doin’allright.”
Local:(lookofextremeshock)
Ventriloquist:“Isthisblokeyourowner?”(pointingatthelocal).
Dog:“Yep.”
Ventriloquist:“Howdoeshetreatyou?”
Dog:“Realgood.Hewalksmetwiceaday,feedsmegreatfoodandtakesmetothelakeonceaweektoplay.”
Local:(lookofutterdisbelief)
Ventriloquist:“MindifItalktoyourhorse?”
Local:“Uh,thehorsedon’ttalkeither-Ithink.”
Ventriloquist:“Heyhorse,how’sitgoing?”
Horse:“Cool.”
Local:(absolutelydumbfounded)
Ventriloquist:“Isthisyourowner?”(pointingatthelocal).
Horse:“Yep.”
Ventriloquist:“Howdoeshetreatyou?”
Horse:“Prettygood,thanksforasking.Heridesmeregularly,brushesmedownoftenandkeepsmeinthebarntoprotectmefromtheelements.”
Local:(totallookofamazement)
Ventriloquist:“MindifItalktoyoursheep?”
Local:(inapanic)“Thesheep’saliar."
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bikes for sale___________
for sale________________
BMW Tank bag for F800 S/RK1200S/R - had this fitted to MyK1200GT $200 perfect condition.
BMW K1200 S/R. Rear wheel, fittedwith Pilot Road 3 tyre 50% worn. Silver incolour. Had this fitted to My K1200GTallows fitting of wider 190/50 or190/55tyre. Good order $500.
[email protected] 021993708 (2)
2 x new oil filters for F800/F700/F650(800cc engines , $25.00 for both, pluscourier post if needed.
Contact Michael on 021 949 927 or [email protected] (1)
Givi TankBag forF700GS –2013.Excellentcondition.$250, and:
Givi high screenfor F700GS – 2013.Good condition. $75
Contact RichardGard’ner – 092368432 (eve)[email protected] (1)
sell swap or buy.I have a 2008 BMW F650GS /800cctwin. Low frame model . which has theshorter shock.
I want to convert to the longer/standardshock.
Options:
1 Sell my bike $8000
2 Sell my short shock
3 Buy a standard long shock
Or swap shocks or bike is anyoneinterested.
Please Contact Peter in Nelson [email protected]
Ph. 03 5402832 (1)
Clothing:BULL-IT jeans with protective lining.Size Mens 42 L. Colour Blue. Conditionnear new. Price $50 + freight. Phone 027545 6607. [email protected] (3)
BMW Streetguard 3 jacket 54 pantsare 56 this is BMWs top touring suit andideal for riding this time of the yearwaterproof and warm. Not a lot of use butslight wear on leather collar $1200
BMW TRAILGUARD jacket/pants euro54 or XL men's black with grey on arms.Comes with the optional Gore-tex liners,as new condition This replaced theSavanna and then the Santiago models$1200
[email protected] 021993708 (3)
wanted to buy__________A pair of 20litre BMW panniers for aBMW R1200C.
They wouldn't need to be cosmeticallyimmaculate but would need to havefunctioning locks & keys.
Email [email protected]. or phoneLes Ennor. 02102242122 (2)
BMW R65 for restoration project.
Any condition but must be complete.
Email. [email protected]
Phone. 07 308 5828 (3)
Valeo Starter Motor for R-SeriesAirheads 1980-1997, preferably in non-working condition (and cheap :-), neededfor parts. [email protected] or 021 -1026 507 (3)
High (regular) seat for F650 Funduro,or swap for a low seat. Any [email protected] (3)
Alloy front Rim of a R100GS, 21 inchwith 40 spoke holes for tubeless tyres.Has to be straight without dings.
Please ring Hans on 03 541 8845 oremail [email protected] (1)
Hub for R1150GS or R1100GS with orwithout ABS mountings. Both hub andrim needed to convert my 1150 to 21inch front wheel.
Please ring Hans on 03 541 8845 oremail [email protected] (1)
wanted________________Tour Leader - for potential multi-dayrides on or off road either side ofBMWOR national events. Must have ownbike, excellent communication skills,practical route planning ability,outstanding navigation skills and loads ofpatience.
Interested? Give President Peter a call.
marketplace Marketplace is a service for members of BMWOR of NZ. Advertisements will be acceptedfrom members, commercial traders and non-members when it is considered in ourmembers' interest to do so. No charge is made for Marketplace advertising. The Editor andExecutive reserve the right to reject or modify any advertisement considered inappropriateand take no responsibility for errors or omissions, the quality of items, claims made, or forany transactions that ensue.Advertisements run for 3 months from the date first published unless otherwise arrangedwith the Editor.
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NORTHLAND
Ian Macartney027 281 [email protected]
AUCKLAND
Richard Cullingworth027 687 [email protected]
WAIKATO
Chris (Chocky) Talbot07 853 9276021 184 [email protected]
BAY OF PLENTY
Mike Long and Geri Sizoo07 548 [email protected]
TARANAKI
Ray Senior06 7536044 or 021 479 [email protected]
RANGITIKEI
Don and Sue Cross06 367 [email protected]
EAST COAST
Coordinator: John Wuts06 844 [email protected] Master: Dan Young06 857 [email protected]
WELLINGTON
Peter Nash04 232 [email protected]
NELSON
Dale and Odette Grover03 546 9771 or 027 297 [email protected]
MARLBOROUGH
Your area needs you!Contact President or Secretary06 378 2242 or 029 200 3679
CANTERBURY
Your area needs you!Contact President or Secretary06 378 2242 or 029 200 3679
OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND
Andy Hutcheon027 464 [email protected]
AREA REPRESENTATIVES
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