VJMC #137

THE ART OF BLOWING BUBBLES + NEWS . EVENTS . RIDE REPORTS . AND MORE Quarterly Club Mag www.vjmc.org.au

ISSUE 137

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VJMC Australia Committee President John McNair johnfour750@hotmail.com Secretary Paul Johnson pj0067@bigpond.net.au / paul_joh85@hotmail.com Treasurer Steve Phelps steve.phelps@bigpond.com Vice president/Public Officer David Bernardi mrdbernardi@gmail.com Area Rep Coordinator Alan Stork storka.01@hotmail.com Membership Secretary Mick Godfrey mgo22098@bigpond.net.au Merchandising Officer Peter Donnellan peted@internode.on.net Committee Member Graeme Knight glknight22@hotmail.com Committee Member Stephen O’Farrell stepheno2812@gmail.com Committee Member RALLY Phil Dawes dawes105@bigpond.com Librarian Lyndon Adams lyndarra@gmail.com Editor Tom Calderwood tom@pepperpublishing.com.au

Cover: Rusty Restoration Honda CB750K2 in all its glory.

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President’s Report

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NSW Lower Hunter Report

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North West NSW Report

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Tamworth Mid-Year Report

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Sydney Area Report

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Liz’s Birthday Ride

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SA Report

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Melbourne Metro Report

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Western Victoria

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Western Victoria Wanderings

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TECCWA Car and Bike Show

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WA Ride Report

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Blowing Plastic Bubbles

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10 Up to Canberra

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For Sale

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Rusty Resto

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A Tribute To Vince Yvonne Foreman

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Club Info

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Membership Renewal

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Please Contribute

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A NOTE FROM

WELCOME TO THE SPRING EDITION OF THE VJMC MAG. We have been getting some great contributions lately, and this issue is the perfect example of those contributions with a feature on the meticulously restored 1972 Honda CB750 K2 owned by NSW member Chris Hellyer.

The bike graces the front of the mag, and the full story of the restoration and more pics can be found deeper in the mag.

We've also got a nice article from Colin Hopkins - "10 Up to Canberra" - which tells the story of 10 intrepid riders who set out from Victoria's Gippsland region to ride to the National Rally, held in Canberra earlier this year. On a range of bikes, the crew enjoyed a memorable road trip, plus had a heap of fun at the rally.

Contributions like these - and the many others in the mag - are what keeps this publication ticking. If you have a story to tell - whether it be a restoration, road trip, bike profile or technical piece - we would love to hear from you. Don't be shy!

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NSW LOWER HU N TER

LOWER HUNTER HALF YEAR RIDE REPORT

By Bill Keevers

Because of a variety of circumstances we (or I) missed the last magazine, so this is a half year report. January saw a ride to Nelson Bay with a group of 14 bikes via as many back roads as possible. It was a very pleasant jaunt through the rural districts of the Hunter. A tasty BBQ was enjoyed at a very picturesque location overlooking the turquoise waters of the bay.

The "firebird" Yammie before the excitement.

It turned into an uncomfortably hot day after lunch which didn’t help one bike, which had a minor fire on the way home.

It turns out that the rear footrest bracket on a 750 Yamaha Virago also acts as a heat sink for the rectifier. Our member had not replaced the footpegs or the bracket after some work. Things got a bit too ‘warm’ but, luckily, the fire was extinguished before much damage was done. A trip home in the trailer though.

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We have also had a few mid week evening rides to Harry’s Café de Wheels on the Newcastle foreshore during the daylight saving part of this year.

A Cessnock run through Sandy Creek road took place in March.

The Lower Hunter group met up with the Mid Hunter group at Cessnock and then took a run out to Wollombi. This event was well supported with a total of 18 bikes participating. One bummer was the amount

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In May Lower Hunt & Mid Hunter joined forces for a trip to Stroud.

of fuel a Kawa H2 uses and the size of the tank. Enough said!

In May, we journeyed to the township of Stroud. The morning started out rather crisply with 5 degree temperature - which really tested the winter riding gear. The day soon warmed, and after meeting with the Mid Hunter group at Bolwarra, we took a very scenic and relaxing meander through the country roads of the Hunter Valley. We arrived at Silo Hill, a hilly knob and picnic area in Stroud, where another tasty BBQ was enjoyed by all.

A group of three Manning Area members had ridden down to meet up with us and, in all, there were 26 bikes assembled in the car park. An impressive sight.

Our monthly meetings continue on the second Thursday evening of each month at Club Macquarie, and all members are welcome to come along and have input into the activities of the club.

Happy tinkering with those great old machines.

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NORTH WEST NSW R EPORT / TA MWORTH MID -Y E AR R EPORT

NORTH WEST NSW REPORT Garry Hennessey

Hello from the North West. It’s been a long slow process getting the Inverell VJ motorcycle chapter off the ground, but it seems to be gathering momentum now.

Over the past month or two we have been getting the word around that the VJs are starting to form up in Inverell. We now have four active members along with several more who have shown interest.

Our current format is to meet at the Union Café at 10AM every second Saturday. As yet we haven’t organized a ride calendar but with several suggestions being made we should have one up and running very soon.

Being new to the town of Inverell, I am relying on local support and knowledge, and

I want to thank Graham Tonkin for holding the fort for the last couple of years and introducing me to the locals.

So yes, we are poking our heads up out of the sand and if any members are passing through on a weekend feel free to call and we may be able to meet up somewhere.

My contact numbers are: 67231182 or 0418496538 Thank you, Garry.

TAMWORTH MID-YEAR REPORT What an exciting year so far for the Tamworth Branch - and its only July. The results at the National Rally speak for themselves and have shown just how much depth we have within our club.

Shannons Country Motor Show.

Our club was able to take part again in the Shannons Country Motor Show, which was held at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre in May. This year we showcased over 20 bikes with 8 of these being first time entries at Shannons. This is a fantastic effort for the size of our club. The Shannons Show was again a great success with over 5,000

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people who were interested not only in the vehicles but most of them also browsed through the bikes. This year we incorporated a now and then theme with a 1972 H2 750 facing off with a current model Ninja. The general comment was “they have come a long way, haven’t they”. I am sure you would all agree with this comment.

Ladies & Gentleman’s Ride.

We organised a Ladies & Gents Ride in early April. The rules where Formal Dress, Suit or Jacket with Tie. The event was a ride through town starting at 3.30 pm with Coffee & Cake at a local coffee shop, then a short ride to the Long Yard Hotel for a drink and snacks with the final leg through the CBD where we pulled up at the Albert Hotel to partake in some fine dining upstairs on the veranda. It was a beautiful autumn night and we had well over 26 people for dinner. This ride was a practice run for a bigger event latter in the year.

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Ride Days.

We are now doing 2 listed rides per month and have averaged around 15 starters on the last 2 runs, the first ride after our monthly meeting is a shorter’ round the block’ format that is suited to smaller machines the second is a longer ride for the bigger bikes held after a show and shine meeting that is sponsored

by Shannons on the second Sunday of every month, this is great for the members and our numbers are growing steadily.

Charity Street Show.

The Annual Street Show will be on Sunday the 15th of November this is our biggest local event and this year promises to be as good as ever. This year the show will be the only event for that weekend as we have dropped the ride that was previously on the Saturday before.

Ray Fox Tamworth Area Rep.

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SY DNEY AR E A R EPORT

SYDNEY AREA REPORT

By Steve Phelps

VJMC SYDNEY RIDE REPORT SUNDAY JULY 5 THE RIDE WAS SET FOR A VERY BRISK SUNDAY MORNING RUN IN THE HAWKESBURY AREA FROM BEROWRA TO WINDSOR AND BEYOND. The morning was clear and cold, with a moderate frost at home, which meant I had a few problems getting my bike started in spite of topping up the battery on Saturday afternoon. Eventually we had ignition, with just a minute or two to spare to make it to the ride starting point on time. Luckily I kitted up with my thermals, silk undergloves, jacket and pants liners, and warm socks and arrived just as Alan Stevens and Dave Bernardi were on their bikes and setting off for Galston Gorge and Cattai to Windsor. Straight onto the highway without stopping and down into the Gorge, thinking about the thermal balaclava in my bag I had planned to put on at the service station before heading off.

Galston Gorge as usual was a wonderful ride but decidedly COOL as we crossed the bridges at the bottom of the Gorge. Here we noted 5km/h speed signs have been put up on the hairpin bends. Really ... 5 kmh!

Cattai Creek crossing is usually the coldest spot on the cross country run to Windsor, which proved to be the case again with the crossing and paddocks white with a heavy frost. By this time I’d decided I needed to keep my visor down tight due to the cold and was wishing I’d put that headgear on; my ears were freezing and eyes running from the cold. Dave was in front of me with his left hand down on the motor for some warmth and I was doing the same at every

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opportunity as the temperature was well below zero.

By the time we reached Maccas at McGraths Hill the sun was well up and starting to warm into a glorious day, with a large Girls Ride Out group getting ready to head up the Putty Road to GreyGums Café, and many riders inside trying to get warm and get some breakfast.

We met up with Tony Keller and Alan Dykstra, who’d ridden up from Campbelltown for the run. However with most of us still frozen and on restricted time for the day, we spent the next hour and a half thawing out and socializing in the sun before heading back home in much warmer conditions.

Inspectors for Conditional Registration

There are now four VJMC machine inspectors for Sydney/Central Coast members who need inspections done on conditional historic registration machines.

Note that you must be a current financial club member to ride conditionally registered motorcycles on club activities etc.

Machine Inspectors are:

Nigel Blower – Blacktown / Central Coast area – contact nblower@tpgi.com.au Paul Lenehan – Bankstown area – contact ppsweep@gmail.com or mobile 0408 865 126

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Dave Bernardi – Ryde area – mrdbernardi@gmail.com or mobile 0431 661 769 Steve Bamford – South Penrith area – 0412 170 107 or sbamford@optusnet.com.au Sydney Newsletter

Folks, if you aren’t getting the monthly Ride Calendar sent out by Alan Stevens, you might need to update your email address in the club membership records.

Alan has been finding some members have email addresses which are either incorrect, or out of date. If you’ve changed your email

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address recently, or are wondering where the ride calendar is, please update your details by contacting Mick Godfrey at VJMCMembership@gmail.com with your new details and before you know it you’ll be back in touch with what's going on.

We will be contacting members we can identify with crook email addresses this month.

To contact Alan Stevens about rides etc , the email is mralanstevens@gmail.com – and if you’ve got an idea for a run , let Alan know.

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LIZ’S BIRTHDAY R IDE

LIZ'S BIRTHDAY RIDE Article by Peter Hunt / Photos by John Drury

ON THE MONDAY HOLIDAY OF JUNE 8 WE HAD OUR REGUL AR “LIZ’S BIRTHDAY RIDE”.

I say a ride; what I mean is about 20 people rode their bikes to Roy and Bev’s Piccadilly Kitchen cafe, but we didn’t actually go on a group ride - the fog, mist and slippery roads caused us to abandon the ride and just enjoy the hospitality and warm fire at the cafe.

The great photos you see in the article are courtesy John Drury, who not surprisingly produces much better shots with his professional 12” lens than I can on my phone!

The food, coffee and warm hospitality were awesome as always, and we thank Bev, Roy, family and friends for all their hard work and preparation – it truly was fantastic.

Those little custard thingys, hot coffee, chicken pot pies, soup ... excellent.

Thank you to all those that attended, I’m sure you had a great time and we look forward to our next visit to the cafe.

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SA R EPORT

SA REPORT

By Peter Hunt

Greetings to all and trust you have had the chance to get out and about on your favourite VJM. Winter always sees a bit of a lull in activities, but we had a very successful Queens Birthday get together in the Adelaide Hills at member Roy and Bev’s awesome cafe – not the best day for riding, but who cares when you have sensational food, coffee and company.

There's a full report elsewhere in the mag.

I’m always on the lookout for members to volunteer to coordinate rides – if it’s always going to be left up to me I’ll just run out of ideas, so please put your hand up if you want to help or have ideas on what we can do. We have a scheduled ride on August 2, for which I will be interstate so we need someone for that, then we have the epic overnighter on Aug 29-30 to Berri, meeting up with the Broken Hill and Mildura guys for a day/night of food, drinks, laughs and the odd sprinkle of BS. If you haven’t seen the emails and want to know more you better get in touch with me quick!

Sunday Septembrer 27 is the Bay to Birdwood Classic – I haven’t been able to get us special privileges that day but if you

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want to ride as a group and park together then let me know.

Then there’s the Australian Historic Road Racing Champs at Mallala on the weekend of October 10-11 – I'm happy to coordinate a club display on the Sunday – I have emailed everybody about it with little response, so if you want to be part of it you better let me know.

Saturday October 31 will be a fund raising charity ride, more later on that, and December 6 is the annual Xmas ride/lunch – I can’t believe I just mentioned Xmas – what happened to the rest of the year?

Take care, ride safe... until next time, cheers.

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MELBOUR NE METRO R EPORT

MELBOURNE METRO REPORT Words & Photos by John Doward

An excellent variety of rides & events have been attended by the Melbourne region VJMC members over the past few months including: • Broadford Bike Bonanza 3rd & 4th April • Ian’s Tiddler Ride to Killara Estate 12th April • Greg’s Mid Week Ride to Anglesea 15th April • Bayles Link Run 3rd May • Damir’s Melbourne Ride to Williamstown 17th May • Greg’s Mid Week Ride to Loch 20th May • Greg’s Mid Week Ride to Cape Schanck 17th June • James’s Tiddler Ride to Wonga Park 21st June • Finger Freezer Ride to Kyneton 28th June.

For future rides & events, please see the VJMC website calendar on the website (vjmc.org.au).

All VJMC members and interested guests are most welcome to attend.

New suggestions for more rides and events are most welcome.

We also hold informal social evening meetings on the last Tuesday of each month (except earlier in December) from 7 pm at the Grandview Hotel, corner of Heidelberg Road and Station Street Fairfield.

Note that information is regularly sent to members by e-mail bulletins.

If you are not receiving these and would like to, please advise your preferred e-mail address (your local regional representative’s contact details are listed on the back pages of this mag).

Greg's Mid Week Ride 17 Jun - Arthurs Sea

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Broadford Bike Bonanza 4 Apr Rickman Kawasaki

Broadford Bike Bonanza 4 Apr racing Honda twin

Bayles Link Run 3 May - Steve’s rare CB1100RB1

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Broadford Bike Bonanza 4 April happy entrant Greg

Bayles Link Run 3 May - Dave’s appropriate club plate

Greg’s Mid Week Ride 20 May - Bayles rest stop

Greg’s Mid Week Ride 20 May Garfield morning tea stop

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Greg’s Mid Week Ride 17 Jun Baxter starting poin

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Finger Freezer Ride 28 Jun - Calder Park starting point

Finger Freezer Ride 28 Jun - Kyneton main street

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WESTER N V ICTOR I A

WESTERN VICTORIA Doesn’t time fly? Three and a half months since the rally and my becoming your Area Rep Coordinator. In that time I have tried to make contact with as many Area Representatives as possible and that has been a very positive experience.

After a chat about any issues in the areas we have then turned to the main topic of conversation, that is, our Japanese Motorcycles 15 years and older. All of the reps that I have spoken to are very passionate about the bikes and riding, that in my view is a very good thing.

In Victoria on the weekend of June 28, riders from Melbourne (may have been some from West Gippsland also, forgive me if I have omitted you), Central Vic and Western Vic met at Kyneton for the annual

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“finger freezer”. We had about 70 bikes, a wonderful turn out. It made me think that is something the areas could do more of; I know that SA, NW Vic and Broken Hill do a similar get together. So why not suggest to your Area Rep that you hook up with adjacent areas occasionally (if you don’t already do so), a great way to meet other members and see some of the bikes.

Until next time – have fun. Alan Stork

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WESTERN VICTORIA WANDERINGS Words Alan Stork / Photographs Daryl Domaschenz & Loreen Jackson

April and May rides just did not happen due to inclement weather, however we did coffee very well with strong attendances. It was great to catch up with new members, Clayton, Dave, Damien and Dave. We did however make the Finger Freezer Ride – the day dawned with typical dividing range “mizzle”, however nothing too daunting and whilst it was cool I didn’t think freezing (more on that later though).

Six of us (Pam on her refurbished VF500F, Dave on his Katana, Bill on the Beemer, Daryl on his GPZ 900, Ian on his Kwaka Cruiser and Alan on theVF400F) set of from our Alfredton rendezvous site and we picked up Mudd at the freeway entrance, he was soon zooming through the group and settled in behind the leader only to disappear!

It turned out that his carbs had iced up! Not to be daunted he limped home and swapped mounts, he arrived at Kyneton shortly after the main group grinning from ear to ear and

raving about the torque of his newly acquired Kawasaki ZL1000.

Julian (CX500) , Loreen (Kwasaki 400 triple) and Mark (Suzuki GT500) came straight to Kyneton, Bob (Diversion) missed us at Alfredton and had a quiet ride to the meet on his own.

Remember that we welcome your guests on our rides, you never know they just might join up.

Suggestions for rides or other activities are welcome.

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TECC WA CA R A ND BIK E SHOW

TECCWA CAR AND BIKE SHOW

By Dave Williams

A brilliant Sunday morning saw about a dozen VJMC members join with another dozen or so others motorcyclists and about 190 cars of varying ages and descriptions at the Oakover Winery in the Swan Valley, a very popular venue for such activities.

Throughout the day about 2500 members of the public came, saw and were inspired by the

variety and quality of the entries.

Judging took place throughout the day for a variety of ‘Best of’ awards and the 'Best Bike' in the show was our own Norm Larkin’s immaculate CBX. Yet another accolade for a very well presented example.

Second place went to Norm’s son David’s awesome example of an old school pit bike.

As well sorted machine as it is, it is still not a candidate for riding to the next National Rally!

We are a small group in WA but are growing interest slowly and hoping to get more exposure for our chosen passion, Vintage Japanese Motorcycles.

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Learning of the TECCWA (Toyota Enthusiasts Car Club of WA) ‘Orient Express’ car and bike show, for all Asian sourced cars and motorcycles held during April, the WA branch thought it a good idea to join in and promote the VJMC in an appropriate surrounding.

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WA RIDE REPORT SUN 22 MAR 2015

By Dave Williams

After meeting in Perth’s foothills on a perfect Sunday morning on March 22, we set off to ride some of the better roads on the Darling Scarp.

Through the orchard suburbs of Carmel and Bickley, patiently trying to negotiate a lycra army of cyclists who evidently thought it was okay to ride two-abreast on a narrow, twisty road with little overtaking room. Grrr!

Then it was a cruise along the old favourite, Mundaring Weir Rd – with its twists and turns and undulations, this stretch is usually worth it.

Particularly when the other traffic is light (which these days means around dawn!)

After a coffee, refuel and defuel stop in Mundaring, Dave winged homeward with his misfiring GL1000 while the rest of the group carried, riding an assortment of machinery ranging from Mike’s KR250 two-stroke through to Brian’s immaculate CB1100R and everything in between.

Our second section took us on quieter semi-rural roads, finally descending from the hills via the new road that has become known variously as the roller-coaster or the woopde-doo, with a steepening descent and a base that can’t be seen until you are halfway down.

Always good fun – at least until the fun police hear about it!

After ninety-odd kilometres, we concluded our ride at the Oakover Winery where we enjoyed the 30C, light breezes, sitting under a tree savouring bacon rolls and good coffee. Bliss!

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BLOWING PLASTIC BUBBLES

By Geoffrey Ellis

AS PART OF A CURRENT RESTORATION OF A RACING MOTORCYCLE, I REQUIRED A NEW FAIRING SCREEN SO I WENT TO MY LOCAL PLASTICS GUY CHRIS WAITKE (WAITKE PLASTICS) WHO HAS DONE SCREENS FOR ME IN THE PAST.

There are a number of ways of producing screens depending on the quantity to be manufactured, as tooling costs vary from hundreds of thousands to less than a $100.

As my bike is rare, my requirement is the only requirement so the least cost method was used. In the past Chris had a helper but his helper was on holidays for a couple of months so I volunteered to assist for my screens. Most business owners would have refused but Chris is a long term motorcyclist (although he rides a Buell) and without hesitation agreed.

So that the tooling can be made, either a sample screen or sample fairing is required.

The basis of the process is to blow a clear acrylic bubble then cut it to shape. Because it is a bubble, two screens are made at the same time, and I never mind having a spare just in case I damage one at some time or if

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I am lucky, one for another bike.

Chris starts with a sheet of 25mm thick chipboard which is cut to predetermined dimensions. An oval shape is marked out with the ends of the oval being the shape of the screen and is then cut out. Forming equipment consists of a very large oven, a table that has an air vent in the centre, about 20 preset clamps and compressed air.

A piece of clear acrylic plastic sheet (Perspex) is cut to the predetermined dimensions of the chipboard and then it is placed in the oven once correct temperature is reached. The oven takes about 4 hours to come to operating temperature (120C).

It only takes the plastic sheet about 15 minutes to be ready and this is where experience comes in.

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blanket its ready. Then, out it comes and is placed on the table with the air vent hole.

Quickly, I then place the chipboard on and we both rapidly clamp this to the table with the clamps i.e. we sandwich the plastic between the table and the chipboard mould.

This all has to happen fast so the heat in the sheet is not lost. Chris switches on the air to about 50 PSI and a bubble starts to form with experience knowing when the required shape is reached. If too much air pressure is used the soft plastic tears. As the bubble cools it starts to shrink so air pressure is reduced. If the pressure is not reduced sufficiently then the bubble will explode like a bomb. This is a dangerous situation as the plastic is hard enough to form pieces and shards which travel with some force.

If the plastic sheet is not soft enough when taken from the oven the bubble is very uneven and distorted to look through. This happened on the first try but it was put back in the oven and soon returned to its

original shape with the next try being a total success.

Once cooled, and this only takes a short time, the bubble is marked up and the screens cut out. Again experience counts because when I looked at the bubble it just did not look the shape of my screens, but after Chris cut them out they were perfect. I drilled the holes for fitting and this requires the drill to be “blunt�. If you use a normal drill, as it starts to break through the opposite side it grabs, pulls itself through and cracks the new screen. The sharp cutting edge of the drill needs to be ground away so that instead of it following the flute angle to make the sharp edge the flute angle is ground away so that it becomes parallel to the centre line of the drill.

This only needs to be done for a couple of millimetres just to dull the edge. Then drill with patience. If possible get the holes drilled by whoever makes the screen.

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10 UP TO CA NBERR A

10 UP TO CANBERRA Article by Colin Hopkins

A FEW WEEKS AGO, THE NATIONAL RALLY OF VJMC WAS HELD IN CANBERRA. TEN INTREPID RIDERS FROM VICTORIA'S GIPPSLAND REGION DECIDED THAT WOULD BE A GOOD RIDE AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO CHECK OUT THE RALLY AND OUR NATION'S CAPITAL. COLIN HOPKINS TAKES UP THE STORY. BEFORE THE TRIP, OUR ERSTWHILE ROUTE PLANNER - ANDREW - HAD A ROUTE AND STOPPING PLACES FOR COFFEES ETC ALL WORKED OUT IN GREAT DETAIL. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE SCHEDULE WAS NOT HEEDED AT ALL, WITH CHANGES TO THE ITINERARY BEING DONE ON THE MOVE. I guess that sounds familiar to a lot of tourers in the past. Schedules are made to be broken!

Nevertheless, we all met up at the BP near NarNar Goon and got under way with threatening overcast skies and a bit of mizzle. Our group consisted of 6 classic rego bikes, 1 Harley Sportster, 2 BMWs and a Triumph Bonne.

Those riding, in no particular order, were . . .

Mal on a Honda GoldWing Greg (our esteemed mid-week ride organiser) also on a GoldWing Ron Jarmyn, CBX, Col, CB900R, Jonno (visitor), Harley 1200 Sportster

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Richard, BMW 800, Andrew, Suzuki 850 shaftie Paul, BMW 800 Sam, Suzuki 800 V-twin Brian, on a Triumph Bonny.

Our first stop was meant to be Moe I think, but with the weather ahead looking like it might be clearing up, so we ignored this stop and proceeded on to Rosedale for coffee, petrol for those with small tanks, t-break etc.

Off again after 15 mins, and on to Bairnsdale for lunch. We thought about 45 mins should be OK, but it sort of extended to an hour as these

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things do, but what the heck, we weren't there to break records. Our overnight stop was just down the road at Orbost, only about 90 klicks or so.

We took the back road up through Bruthen, so giving the Lakes the big miss, and what a mighty fine road it is too. I know everybody kept to the speed limit as all good motorcyclists do, and we re-joined the Highway at Nowa Nowa. We didn't need to stop here, so on to Orbost.

We found our motel OK, got every settled in, and being near 6. 00 o'clock, food was needed.

The Orbost Club was just down the road, so tracks were made for there. If anyone is going through this area, and you want good tucker, this is the place to go. 10 out of 10 for the food, excellent!

Up at sparrows in the morning, which was going to be a clear day, with the temp 21 or thereabouts, so all looking good. We went as far as Cann River for a refuel and breakfast, and the next stop was Bombala.The road was pretty good, very light traffic (like none), plenty of twisties and all that, although it was just a bit bumpy in spots.

As soon as we crossed the border the road changed completely and became smooth and free flowing. . . what a blast.

The only downside was at the higher altitudes it was getting colder, but we didn't stop in Bombala, just pressed on to Cooma.

By the time we got to Nimmitabel we were bloomin cold, so a stop was needed for the thawing out bit to hands and things. And of course a bite to eat and a hot coffee.

After a 20 minute thaw out, we continued on to Cooma, fuelled up and on to Canberra.

Arriving at the out skirts of Canberra, nobody knew where to go, which is a problem up there if you've never been there before. Luckily for us, Paul knew his way round Canberra, so he took us to the Park OK where we were staying.

We got everything sorted, enjoyed the BBQ dinner put on by the organisers, then into the sack.

Saturday was display day at the National Museum. Polish up the bike, well a little bit to get the road grime off, and set it up for the day. One thing about the day, it was bloody hot, which was

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a surprise, but still a terrific day. There were lots of bikes, tons of people and it was well catered by the Ulyssians. A top day. All the bikes that were being judged were being checked out by the judges and the results were to be given at the AGM. You will have seen all the results and National Rally report in the last issue of the mag.

On Sunday it was ride day, with two rides - one long and one short - ending back at the top end of the Lake for a BBQ. It was a great ride and beaut weather.

Six of us decided that Monday would be preferable to come home instead of Sunday, and the route was to be through the Snowy

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Mountains, which was great because I'd heard about this road, but never been on it.

One of our crew said he knew the way to get out of Canberra, as Paul was not with us now, so off we went. After passing Parliament House three times, the idea spread that perhaps someone else should try and negotiate the roads out. We finally got on the road to Cooma (we passed it 3 times) and away we went.

Again good weather, it was fantastic, and Cooma was reached in good time. Lunch here, plus refuel, then off. Jindabyne, then Thredbo for a break and coffee. Scratchers road to Khancobin where we had another rest. I think

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a few of us were pooped after that great bit of road. Then on to Corryong.

This was to be an overnight stay, so we all booked in to the Corryong Courthouse Hotel.

Well, what a surprise, nice rooms, a good tariff (didn't want an arm or a leg) plenty of hot water, cold beer, and at tea, we discovered that Melbourne doesn't hold all the good chefs. Our food was so good, that next year when we go back to Canberra, we're coming this way and stay here again.

Dan the boss will look after you, he shouted us some classic local port which was really

appreciated. Actually I might've been Muscat... I can't remember which one. But I know it was $7 a glass.

Greg was our guide on the way home, and would you believe it, we didn't get lost (only joking, mate it was a great trip).

The only downside was in the morning (Tues), Greg's bike had a flat. Bummer, but a local tyre place fixed it for him as he was a biker too, so all's well that ended well.

We arrived home at 5. 30pm on Tuesday for some crappy Melbourne traffic... Oh well, can't have it good all the time!

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE 1982 Suzuki GSX 1100 Club member Trevor Harvey from Sandy Hollow in the Upper Hunter Valley is selling his old 1980 GSX 1100 (aka Gashound), which was well known in the Hunter region.

Trevor has decided to put the bike up for sale after reading the “Can’t Take ‘em With You” article we ran in the last issue of the mag.

“I have had since 1983 - rode it everywhere - total

shock club, but but as yet have not done so. Again

strip down in 1998 and finished in 2002 with a set

it’s a good runner but needs a set of good shocks

of Allan Parkes Woolf exhausts,” Trevor says.

and has a spare in line in bits!

“The engine is near stock with a Wiseco 1170 kit

Contact Trevor on 0407 765 721

& all new mains , bigend bearings etc etc - nothing was overlooked. $15,000 spend in total and I still have the receipts. The engine and bike has done around 28,000km so there’s a little road wear but everything is straight with near new tyres & a new battery recently.

“The coatings were done by HPC and it got two awards at the 2002 VJMC National show as well as best Jap at the Brass Monkey Rally!”

The bike comes with assorted spares and a 4-into-1 exhaust, swing arm and rear wheel. “I try to give it a run every now and again and if not it gets started once a week. I let the rego run out late last year as I could not justify spending on it and I have a R1200 GS to register as well.”

Yamaha TY175 Trevor has also got a Yamaha TY 175 up for sale for $3,000.“I bought it to compete in the local twin

Suzuki GT750, 1975, M, jewel gray, American import with import approval, low mileage, unrestored & in very nice condition. I’m selling this bike on behalf of a club member’s widow, who wanted the bike to be offered to VJMC members only at this stage. Bike is in storage but could be viewed at a couple of day’s notice. I could also email photos to genuine buyers. $11,500.

All inquiries call Trevor Whitty 0419 807 212 .

Yamaha YDS1 or YDS2, pair of air cleaners wanted. These are a round metal cylinder type with flutes on the outside surface of the cylinder and fit directly to the carburettors.

Contact geoffe@chariot.net.au or 08 8384 1700.

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RUSTY RESTO Article by Chris Hellyer

NSW Member Chris recently completed a thorough restoration of a 1972 Honda CB750 K2.

He's been kind enough to share the story with us...

I remember as a young bloke riding around on a Honda CB750 (ex police bike) in the mid 70s, and have owned many motorbikes over the years since.

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After working as an engineers fitter in the mines for 41 years, I was finished on medical grounds and not wanting to sit idle, I thought of the idea of restoring a motorcycle.

After speaking with a friend in Newcastle who owns a motorcycle repair shop, the perfect bike came up, a 1972 Honda CB750 K2.

It was a bit of a mess, but a complete bike and I could not wait to get it home and get started on my lengthy project.

First step was to totally dismantle the bike, but once the engine was removed I found that the frame was badly rusted at the rear swing arm pivot point.

I managed to pick up a frame from a pensioner in Sydney who had decided to abandon his own 750 project after he had the frame painted and ready to go.

I picked it up for the price of $500 plus numerous parts to go with it for an extra $500.

I couldn't get the frame into the rear of the son’s

Landcruiser quick enough!

With all the parts stripped down and cleaned and painted, it was time to start the rebuild. I had set up a paint booth inside my shed to give the motor a fresh coat of paint. The motor had been running prior to removal to check it was ok, as I was told it had a rebuild some time ago.

Some say it can be difficult to refit the motor into the frame, but we used a technique with two soft nylon ropes threaded through the mounting holes. With the frame secure on its wheels, I had four friends (one on each corner of the ropes) walk the motor into the frame. Two minutes later and the motor was in.

One of the jobs I spent a lot of time on but really enjoyed was re- lacing the new rims which I purchased from Z1 parts in the U.S. I made a jig to support and true the wheels, but to do this you need to be prepared to spend a large amount of time to get it as close to perfect as you can, even if it means walking away for a

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break and coming back fresh and ready to start again.

I was pleased to be able to purchase a brand new set of four into four exhausts from Yamiya in Japan, as that was one of the parts that really set the bike off.

They have an incredible array of parts for sale on line and they post it immediately as I received my exhaust within one week. How we would do a restoration without eBay I am not sure, but the majority of the parts came from overseas being Everett Powersports, Andy Cepoc, Z1 Parts and the new wiring harness coming from Germany.

Just be aware of one thing during this time.

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steer clear of it, as on a couple of occasions I had cheaper parts delivered and instead of placing them on the bike I placed them in the garbage where they belonged.

Wherever possible, take as many pictures as you can and store them in some sort of order.

You look at something and say yes I know how that goes back together, but it is a different story some 12 months down the track when you are trying to put it back together.

The bleeding of the front brake can sometimes be very time consuming, but for a small price of $16.95 plus postage on eBay, a vacuum brake bleeder had the brakes bled in minutes.

There are so many people I need to thank for

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the time and assistance given to me during this time. Two of those are my two sons Keith and David. Also special thanks to my best friend Terry for his help and advice, as he has also spent the majority of his adult life around motorcycles, and I should know as we went to school together and are now both aged in our 60s and still to this day ride together every weekend.

Special thanks to Hamilton Chrome of Newcastle for their tireless efforts in getting the chrome parts looking brand new again.

Two other people who need to be mentioned are Nick (who no longer works there) and especially Mark from the spare parts counter at Frasers at Broadmeadow in Newcastle, for not only becoming a friend during the restoration but his ability to identify and source the parts I required at any given time.

Well her she is, some two and a half years and many, many thousands of dollars later I could not be happier with the outcome. I hope to recapture a little of my youth by riding her, after all that’s what its all about isn’t it?

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DIR ECTORY

IF YOU ARE A VJMC MEMBER AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THIS PAGE, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR DETAILS TO ADRIAN DIXON AT ADIXON@CONTECHENGINEERING.COM

Allen Sutton The Hydroblast Shop 3/ 41-43 Sinclair Rd Dandenong, Vic 3175 0400 516 979 www.thehydroblastshop.com.au Superior restoration of automotive, motorcycle and industrial components. We can make those engine casings, barrels, heads, carbies and intricate parts look like new again. Let our experience be a part of your next restoration project. Visit our website for more detail.

Alvin Wong Doux Wedding Corp Wedding photography and Videography. Special discount for VJMC Members. www.doux.com.au 0433 142 522 Alan Jansen Pals Automotive Services 11/42 New St. Ringwood 3134.

Motorcycle & car RWC inspections in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs by ‘Vintage Friendly’ inspectors.

By appointment only. www.palsautos.com.au alan@palsautos.com.au 03 9879 6044

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Tony Sculpher NORD Drivesystems 18 Stoney Way, Derrimut Victoria 3030 www.nord.com tony.sculpher@nord.com Phone 1300 00 NORD ( 6673 ) NORD Drivesystems are a supporter of the VJMC. NORD are the second largest manufacturer of industrial Helical geared motors internationally.

Ned Vernon Traditional trained metalsmith and specialises in finely crafted motorcycle fabrication. Working in both aluminium and steel manufacture and specialises in tanks fairing and crafting one off custom designs. www.clavo-loco.com nedvernon@gmail.com 0403 805 301

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Richard Scoular Classic Bikes Direct 41A Jarrah Drive, Braeside Victoria 3195 0400 222 040 www.classicbikesdirect.com.au Let our world wide network be your advantage when buying a Classic to add to your collection, Nearly 40 years industry experience.

Tony and Catherine Fresh as Bread Cafe 76 Aberdeen Road, Macleod Victoria 3085 For VJMC members: your first coffee is complimentary, great quiet location off main roads, opposite park, with plenty of parking right in front of cafe. Good stop for group rides.

Steve Gittings Printforme 03 5334 2605 0417 336 360 printforme@ncable.net.au Design. Print. Finish.

Offset and digital printing.

Frank Van Den Broek Garage Door & Gate Solutions 23 Canterbury Roar, Braeside Victoria 3195 9587 4000 www.garagedoorsolutions.com.au

A TR IBU TE TO V INCE & Y VON NE FOR EMA N

N OT T H E V I N C E R E P O R T

A TRIBUTE TO VINCE + YVONNE FOREMAN After many years tireless service to the VJMC, Vince Foreman and wife Yvonne have wound down their involvement with the club. Bill Keevers, the man who has taken over Vince's most recent role as Area Rep for the Lower Hunter region, kindly put this tribute together for Vince and Yvonne.

Vince became a member of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club in 1990 after the Australian branch was established in 1983.

Alan Shires from Canberra had been running the Club and organising the Annual Rallies throughout the ‘ninetiwes,’ with a huge personal commitment, and at the 1999 Rally he made it known that he was not willing to continue.

A group of Hunter members, led by Colin Horn, and ably assisted by Vince and others made the decision to volunteer their services and take over the running of the club and organising the annual rallies. Colin became National President and Vince became Merchandise Officer at the end of 1999. Yvonne became a member in 2000 and volunteered to become the National Treasurer.

Vince worked tirelessly as Regalia Officer to expand the range of items available sourcing supplies of additions to the range and organising quotes, costing and stock for the club. Vince also became Club Promotions Officer, and again, made a significant contribution to the growth of the club.

At the time of his appointment in 2000 there were only 3 Area Representatives of the club Australia wide, these being Canberra, Melbourne and the Hunter. By 2003 there were 11 Area Representatives Australia wide as a result of Vince’s stewardship and tireless work.

Never one to rest on his laurels, Vince’s effort continued and by 2006 there were 15 active

Areas within the club. Our club membership had grown significantly and member involvement has continued to evolve. To take some of the pressure off Vince during this time, the role of merchandise officer was, for a short time, passed on to Paul Windred and then to Ian Smith who looked after it until management went to Victoria. During all of this time, Vince also managed to nurture his collection of Kawasaki H1 triples, with a couple of other strays thrown in.

The Hunter Management Group of the VJMC organised and conducted the 2000 and 2001 Annual Rallies which were held at Myuna Bay, the 2002 and 2003 rallies held at Morpeth, and the 2006 rally, again at Myuna Bay. The whole of the Hunter Group made a huge commitment over these 5 years to produce very successful events.

As an integral part of these rallies, Vince, as Promotions Officer and Yvonne as Treasurer made enormous personal efforts to ensure the success and the ongoing development of the Rallies and of the Club in its entirety.

Club funds were invested in promotional materials such as area banners, marquees, plate frames, apparel etc – all with the aim of promoting the existence and growth of our Club nationwide.

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At the time of the national committee management being passed to the Hunter Group, the financial state of the club was limited. Again, under the supervision and careful management of Yvonne as treasurer and the rest of the committee, the financial position grew, and at the time of the management passing to the Queensland group, the club was in a healthy financial position.

In recognition of their efforts with the growth and commitment to the VJMC, the club awarded them Life Membership status.

As mentioned in the last a magazine, Yvonne’s reputation as the ‘Muffin Queen’ is legendary throughout the National Club and is a testament to her ongoing devotion to our cause and, despite periods of ill health, she was always there – smiling.

As Hunter Area Representative, Vince has run local club meetings, organised the ride calendar each year, participated in as many club rides as possible, organised fund raising sausage sizzles, writing reports for the magazine (The Vince Report), attended National Rallies around the country and shared his vast experience with all.

After all of his efforts over many years, Vince requested a winding down of his involvement and a new Area Rep (with some trepidation) has stepped into his considerable shoes.

A retirement well deserved.

We all owe a great debt of gratitude and thanks to Vince and Yvonne for their many years of dedication and commitment to the VJMC. Many, many thanks.

Postscript: As a recent member of the VJMC, I have had to research the archives, with Lyndon’s assistance, for some of this historical information. If by omission or by poor research skills, I have any inaccuracies in this article, I apologise. Bill

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Regional

MEETS

CLUB INFO

HISTORIC REGO

ACT + SNWS

NSW CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION

Meet: Alivio Tourist Park (The Ridge Cafe & Bar) 20 Kunzea Street, O’Connor ACT 7:30pm on third (3rd) Wednesday night of each month.

Contact: Ian Stevens 0407 706 705 iansac50@tpg.com.au

Sydney Roadworthy Inspections David Bernardi | 0431 661 769 mrdbernardi@gmail.com All other NSW areas contact Lyndon Adams | (02) 4945 1780 lyndarra@gmail.com

NSW

Lower Hunter Meet on the second Thurs of each month at the Maquarie Club, Cockle Creek, starting around 7.20pm.

Contact Vince Foreman (02) 4973 1852 or yvonnevince@bigpond.com.au Mid Hunter Meet: 7pm on 1st Tues of every even-numbered month at Greta Workers Club. Cnr New England Hwy & West St Contact: Allan Kensitt (02)4938 7223 or 0405 492700 Tamworth Meet: Tamworth City Bowling Club ANZAC Park, Brisbane St, Tamworth. 6.30pm last Thursday of every month. Contact: Ray Fox 0409 396 432 ray.fox@coateshire.com.au

QLD

South East Qld Meet: Belmont Tavern Cnr Burstall Ave & Belmont Rd, Belmont.

7pm second Tues of each month.

Contact: Ray Burrows 0409 640 600 rjrburr@bigpond.net.au

SA

South Australia Meet: Tonsley Hotel, South Road, Clovelly Park.

6:30pm on the last Thursday of each month Contact: Mick mgo22098@bigpond.com.au

ACT Ian Stevens | 0407 706 705 iansac50@tpg.com.au

VICTORIA CLUB PERMIT SCHEME INSPECTORS Melbourne - West Kevin Drazdauskas | 0419 884 560 Melbourne - South East Trevor Whitty | 0419 807 212 North West Vic Trev Lawrence | trev@gracehouse.com.au Central Vic Graeme Climas | (03) 5446 3844 West Gippsland Dennis Flynn | 0407 359 278 Western Vic Alan Storck | 0401 995 061

QLD CLUB REGISTRATION SCHEME Brisbane Graeme Knight | 0411 034 938

VIC

Melbourne Metro Meet: Grandview Hotel Cnr Station Street & Heidelberg Road, Fairfield 7.00pm on the last Tuesday night of each month Central Vic Meet: Garlands Bakehouse & Cafe 124 High Street, Kangaroo Flat 10.00am every Sunday morning Contact: Ivan Eeles (03) 5448 4746 familyeeles@hotmail.com

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The club has a sizeable library of magazines, workshop manuals and parts manuals for members to use.

Enquires: library@vjmc.org.au www.vjmc.org.au

Regional

REPRESENTATIVES ACT + SNSW ACT Ian Stevens 0407 706 705 iansac50@tpg.com.au

NSW Bathurst Vacant. Rep required.

Broken Hill Sam Muscat 0412 208 898 spmuscat@bigpond.com Central Coast Jeff Lockhart 0419 286 311 jefflock1400@bigpond.com Far North Coast Rob Andrews (02) 6621 4083 and32@bigpond.net.au Goulburn Malcolm Peden (02) 4821 5060 pedenmj@westnet.com.au Lower Hunter Bill Keevers 0438 646 117 billkeevers@gmail.com Manning Steve Wardle (02) 6551 5546 canvasz1000@bigpond.com Mid Hunter Allan Kensit (02) 4938 7223 midhuntervjmc@yahoo.com.au Mid North Coast Vacant. Rep required.

North West Garry Hennessey 0418 496 538 ghp2251@gmail.com Orange Region Peter Ezzy 0427 663 246 peterezzy3@bigpond.com Queanbeyan Rob Hogan (02) 6299 7579 robandcarolyn@bigpond.com Sydney David Bernardi 0431 661 769 mrdbernardi@gmail.com Sydney Inner Steve O’Farrell (02) 9517 3490 sofarrell@premecha.com Sydney South/West Allan Dykstra (02) 9824 7165 adykstra@tpg.com.au Tamworth Ray Fox 0409 396 432 ray.fox@coateshire.com.au

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NORTHERN TERRITORY Darwin John Hefferan 0413 998 261 heffs@live.com.au

WA

Perth & West Australia David Williams 0418 687 855 dave.williams@se1.bp.com

QUEENSLAND Mackay Peter & Helen Douglas (07) 4954 3653 South East Queensland Ray Burrows 0409 640 600 rjrburr@bigpond.net.au Sunshine Coast Vacant - rep required

SA

South Australia Peter Hunt 0418 214 754 phunty@bigpond.net.au

TAS

Tasmania Tony Mahoney 0438 385 176 ttmahoney@gmail.com

VIC

Central Victoria Ivan Eeles (03) 5448 4746 familyeeles@hotmail.com East Gippsland Steve Millikan (03) 5144 7535 Mobile 0429 187 195 Stephen.millikan@gmail.com Geelong Andrew Deans 0419 270 221 apdeans@hotmail.com Melbourne John Doward 0467 280 425 jrha0747@tpg.com.au North East Victoria Bob & Jenny Kitchener (03) 5775 1370 vjmcnortheastvic@hotmail.com North West Victoria Trevor Lawrence 0412 469 337 trev@gracehouse.com.au West Gippsland Mick Gunn 0439 537 901 mickjgunn@gmail.com Western Victoria Alan & Pam Stork 0401 995 061 storka.01@hotmail.com

More Info on becoming a regional rep: Contact Peter Hunt 0418 214 754 if you are interested in getting VJMC happening in your area.

WORLD WIDE CLUB INFO VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC The VJMC is a worldwide club.

There are independent branches in North America (USA/Canada), UK, New Zealand and Australia.

Some enthusiasts are members of more than one branch.

Direct enquiries for overseas branches of the VJMC to: North America President: Thomas Kolenko Website: www.vjmc.org Email: president@vjmc.org United Kingdom Chairman: Malcolm Linsley, VJMC PO Box 21671 Falkirk, FK1 9AL. Website: www.vjmc.com Email: chairman_vjmc@yahoo. co.uk New Zealand: Ross & Trudy Charlton, 2 Te Miti St, Paekakariki, Wellington.

Email: ross.judy@xtra.co.nz

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