VJMC #142

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ISSUE 142

VJMC INC AUSTR ALIA

VJMC Inc Australia The Australian branch of the VJMC is a registered association incorporated in the state of New South Wales.

Objectives of the VJMC: To foster the preservation, restoration, riding and enjoyment of older Japanese motorcycles.

Club Postal Address PO Box 254 Modbury North SA 5092 Membership Applications & Renewals VJMC Inc, PO Box 254 Modbury North SA 5092 Website www.vjmc.org.au 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 Terry Foreman Committee Member Stephen O’Farrell stepheno2812@gmail.com Committee Member (Rally) Paul Rowling motopaulie@bigpond.com Librarian Lyndon Adams lyndarra@gmail.com Editor Tom Calderwood tom@pepperpublishing.com.au

QUARTERLY VJMC MAGAZINE This is a forum for members in which they may advertise bikes and/or parts for sale or wanted, exchange ideas and restoration tips, seek advice, share opinions and experiences, or anything else relating to the club’s objectives. Contributions are very welcome.v

Cover Baby Blue Honda 100 Restored

142 CONTENTS

President’s Report

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SA News

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Melbourne Metro

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SEQ News

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Toogoolawah Ride

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National Rally (Pull Out Forms)

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NSW Far North Coast

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Baby Blue - Honda 100 Resto

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Wanna Race? - Get Race Ready

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Members Directory

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Club Info

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Membership Renewal

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Please Contribute

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PRESIDENTS REPORT

AS I MENTIONED BEFORE THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE HAS PURCHASED PULL UP BANNERS AND GAZEBO’S FOR THOSE AREA REP’S WHO REQUESTED THEM ALONG WITH SOME THREE METRE STRIP BANNERS. THESE SHOULD HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO THOSE REP’S BY NOW AND I HOPE THEY COME IN HANDY AT YOUR NEXT BIKE DISPLAY.

They stand out in a crowd and the Pull Up Banners tell the story of what our club is about. Talk with your local bike shop and see if you can put a couple of bikes on display outside their shop and set up the Pull Up Banner. Download some membership application forms o the website and have some of the VJMC business cards on hand to give out to prospective members. These are available from the Membership O cer. Don’t forget to wear your club Tee Shirt.

The purchase of the Gazebo’s and their delivery was made much easier with the supplier arranging delivery too. I must say a big Thank You to “Tentworld-On-Line” in Toowoomba for their excellent service. Also a big “Thank You” must go to the team at Intertrade in the Brisbane suburb of Salisbury for their continued excellent service in the supply of the Pull Up and Strip Banners. They also arranged delivery to the various rep’s. This saves a lot of running around by our volunteer committee.

Over the years we have had some members make some extraordinary long rides to get to the annual VJMC Rallies. I remember at the 2003 Rally in Morpeth on the Hunter River near Maitland NSW talking to a member who rode his Honda CB100 from Sydney via Mudgee. This would have been around 400 klms. Alan Watson rode his 1978 Honda CB750 from Brisbane to Healesville in Victoria with fellow member Steve Day who rode a more modern bike on the 1,800 klm trip.

They arrived at Healesville around midnight on the Friday night. Wayne Lavers from Grenfell in

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central western NSW completed a mammoth e ort in 2013 when he rode his mid 70’s Suzuki TS250 over 1,000 klms to the first Victor Harbor Rally in 2013. His cruising speed on the way over was 90kph however he had a tail wind on the way home which meant he could sit on 100kph. After the rally in Victor Harbor Wayne rode on to Adelaide (nearly 100 klms) to catch up with friends and then made the 1,100 klm ride back to Grenfell. In 2015 Brisbane members Tom McGrath (1966 Honda CB77 305cc), Chris Dupen ( 1971 Suzuki T350) and Terry Neilson (Suzuki T500) made a 1,200 klm trip to the Canberra Rally. They repeated the e ort in 2016 with Chris (1966 Kawasaki W650), Tom and Scott Abbett (70’s era Honda CX500’s) and Rod on a Yamaha TRX850. After the rally they rode on to Thredbo, Tumut and Gundagai on their way back to Brisbane. No doubt there is plenty of others who I didn’t know about but well done to you all.

With the Tamworth VJMC rally coming up in the new year get your entries in early to be in the draw to win fuel vouchers up to $100.

Good to see Brisbane member Ron Hewitt is still with us. Ron was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which had also spread to the liver back in July and given one to two months to live. However they started him on chemotherapy and he has been working with a naturopath. Don’t know which one it is but the liver is now clear and the pancreatic cancer has reduced by 50 percent. Keep up the good work Ron. Keep Safe John McNair www.vjmc.org.au

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SA REPORT

SA MILANG RIDE The weekend of October 15th and 16th was a classic exhibition of the vagaries of our weather. One day was sunny with a northerly breeze and nearly 30 degrees and the other was cloudy and very wet with a top around 12 degrees. Guess which one was the ride day!

Ten hardy souls gathered at Geoff’s house for a pancake breakfast and inspection of “The Institute”. Geoff has collected bikes for nigh on forty years and he has a wonderful collection based on his love for 250cc race bikes as well as for anything else that’s fast. The heavy rain kept us all

under cover so the planned ride was called off by a very popular vote.

We are hoping that the warmer weather to come will produce some good riding days.

SA SEPT. RUN

BY: MICK G ODF R E Y

On a cool but dry day our intrepid ride leader Neville Gray and tailender Tom Osborne waited in vain at Kersbrook for any more members to join them on the Sub-250 ride north.

They had a pleasant ride to Angaston where they were joined for lunch by Peter and Christine and Mick and Faye.

Perhaps it was the lure of the Bay to Birdwood (over 1000 entrants) on the same day or maybe the Distinguished Gentlemens Ride (which attracted over 400 riders) that kept everyone else away.

However, as they say in the classic “The Show Must Go On” and we look forward to a better response for our next Sub-250 ride.

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SA REPORT

TRI STATE RALLY BY: MICH A EL G ODF R E Y

ON AUGUST 27TH AND 28TH THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN AREA HELD ANOTHER GET-TOGETHER IN BERRI ON THE MURRAY RIVER. The Tri-State Rally was centred at the Riverside Caravan Park at Berri and there was over thirty riders from SA, Mildura and Broken Hill meeting up in beautiful weather starting with a BBQ lunch on the Saturday and then a short ride to take part in the Riverland Auto Expo near Barmera.

The Saturday evening meal at the Berri Resort Hotel was attended by over three dozen rallygoers and during the course of the evening the trophies were awarded - one to Sam Muscat for riding his Kawasaki 650/4 from Broken Hill and the other

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being the Organisers Choice that went to Dave Ward and his Honda 900 Bol’d’or.

Sunday was a cooked breakfast at the caravan park and riders headed home. It was a very enjoyable and relaxed event for the attendees and we look forward to next year when it will be centred in Mildura.

Our thanks go to Simon and Raelene Jackson for once again organising the event, along with their willing helpers Ashley and Sylvia Clark.

The ride from Adelaide was led by Mike Walker.

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SA REPORT

SA CLASSIC AT HART Although the VJMC did not have an official showing at the Classics at Hart motorcycle display held during mid October, there were quite a few

Japanese machines in evidence. The display was to be a line-up of machines from 1900 to 2000 and a good representation of marques was presented.

ROTARY EXPO BY: MICH A EL G ODF R E Y

On November 20th the SA members had a stand at the Rotary Club Motorcycle Expo and Swap meet at the primary school oval in Lockleys.

Unfortunately, although we and other stallholders turned up, not many public did. However, it was a reasonable morning and we gave out quite a few of our information packs. www.vjmc.org.au

The highlight of the morning was a demonstration of a new type of hi-viz riding vest that includes an airbag that grips the head in case of an accident.

Weird! My thanks to our members who supported this event and we hope that the organisers will learn the error of their ways next time and advertise the event.

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SA REPORT

INAUGUR AL VJMC

SA TRAIL RIDE BY: TOM OSBOU R N E

IT TURNED OUT TO BE A MOST BEAUTIFUL DAY AS SIX INTREPID RIDERS AND ONE TRAIL VIRGIN GATHERED AT TOM OSBORNE’S PLACE IN AUGUST.

There were bikes from the early seventies right up to a modern WR450 Yamaha. A little pre ride fettling went on as we prepared bikes for the mammoth task ahead of them.

Setting off we made a quick pit stop at the Kersbrook fuel dump and a pre ride chat; don’t fall off! And into the wilds we went. The first stage was a small hill climb and a jolly jaunt across the hill top, over a small water crossing and onto the next stage. This involved an open track, shortly followed by an uphill single trail

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into a slippery downhill section and some close trees. All made it safely.

Onto an open dirt road and some bitumen for a few kilometres and back into the single trail and rough fire track. On the way we had a quick stop at an old enduro / motocross track by the road side, before a bit more open road and a splash through a couple of water crossings.

Then it was time to hit the boggy stuff! Which we all did with gay abandon and none of us fell off. Although I did manage to briefly drown the

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SA REPORT

TS250. Lucky I have two spark plugs. Well done to Roy and John on their smaller bikes, perfectly suited to the terrain. And Darwin, never been off road before, on a ’76 DT250.

We stopped for a breather on the Mt Pleasant Rd turn off, at Warren Reservoir and then onto a quick trail and headed to Williamstown. I think we were all getting hungry. Stopping for lunch, we found the Go Pro had not recorded anything, so the only thing to do was ride some more trail, which of course we did. This time it worked.

All in all a successful day, made better by the company we all rode in. Lots of mud and smiles all round. I believe our trail virgin had a ball and never fell off, although Mick Bulman reported a close call. A big thank you to all who came.

Looking forward to next time.....

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MELBOURNE METRO

MELBOURNE METRO REPORT B Y PH I L S C OR A H A N D JA M E S SE P S A KO S - PHO T O S VA R IOUS C ON T R I BU T OR S

THE WINTER OF 2016 HAS SEEMED PARTICULARLY INHOSPITABLE. THE MELBOURNE METRO GROUP MAINTAINED A VARIETY OF SCHEDULED RIDES PLUS A PRESENCE AT MANY CHARITY EVENTS DISPLAYING THEIR VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.

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SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

Standard fixtures such as the monthly gathering at the Grandview Hotel Fairfield were well represented despite some wet and very cold nights. Two events of note on these nights were: • Christmas in July – collecting clothing items and special treats for the group’s charity – the Avalon Centre. The centre aims to meet unmet needs and to offer a helping hand to people who have been forgotten, overlooked or left behind. Thank you also to the many generous sponsors of the raffle prizes allowing a cash donation to be made as well.

• Jeff Eeles tribute night where the group was able to recognise and celebrate Jeff’s contribution to establishing the group many years ago, supporting, encouraging and enabling the members to enjoy each other’s company and vintage Japanese motorcycles.

Thank you to Tim Royall for arranging a remarkable unique plaque acknowledging Jeff’s contribution.

Ride participation by VJMC members continued despite the variable weather to support various causes for example: www.vjmc.org.au

ultiple Sclerosis ride around Port M Phillip Bay – 31st July - a charity ride for motorcyclists to raise funds for multiple sclerosis (MS) research.

• Beaumaris Concourse Car & Bike Show – 11th September – charity car and motorcycle display in aid of the local Rotary organisation.

• Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride Sunday 25 September – organised ride event in aid of men’s health.

• C lassic Motorcycle Display West Ivanhoe - Sunday 25 September – a family day fund raiser event.

Established calendar events such as Greg Costello’s regular monthly mid week rides and other local groups monthly gatherings continued.

Greg’s ride continued like a well oiled machine despite his extended overseas adventure thank you to other members who took over the lead.

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Thank you to all event organisers and contributors to the Melbourne Metro Forum and VJMC Calendar to keep members and new arrivals involved in their passion.

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SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

JA N UA RY. Tuesday 10th

Club Meeting at Belmont Tavern Cnr of Belmont Rd and Burstall Ave Belmont. 6.30pm for dinner. Meeting at 7.30pm.

Sunday 8th or 15th

Historic Motorcycle Clubs Mount Glorious Breakfast Ride to the Red Cedar picnic area on western side of the mountain on Northbrook Parkway.

TBA

Twilight Bike Show at Harry’s Diner 104 Newmarket Rd Windsor.

Time and date to be advised.

27th - 29th

“Island Classic” classic motorcycle races at Phillip Island Victoria.

F E BRUA RY

Club Meeting at Belmont Tavern Cnr of Belmont Rd and Burstall Ave Belmont. 6.30pm for dinner. Meeting at 7.30pm.

Tuesday 14th Saturday 18th

VJMC Classic Bike Show at Olivers Motorcycles Ipswich Rd Moorooka From 8.30am.

NOTE; Social get togethers every Saturday morning at Tony’s Café Springwood Suzuki KingstonBeenleigh Rd Underwood from 8.30am.

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SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

BY: SCOT T A BBET T

SUMMER IS COMING! SOME HOT DAYS ARE STARTING TO APPEAR IN SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND. TO PREVENT THE PAINT FROM BLISTERING OFF OF OUR TANKS (UNPLEASANT) AND TO STOP OUR EYEBALLS FROM EVAPORATING (DESIRABLE), THE SEQ VJMC MEMBERS TRIED SOMETHING DIFFERENT: AVOID THE SUN ALTOGETHER!

Ten bikes gathered at our usual monthly-meeting spot, the Belmont Tavern, at about 5:00pm on October 9th. The intention was to travel to the Co ee Club in Wellington Point for an evening chat and dinner together, enjoying the cool of the evening. This seemed a great idea, until it was pointed out as we were leaving that there isn’t actually a Co ee Club at Wellington Point.

No problem, we’re adaptable people. The group instead took a leisurely ride to Wynnum and rode down to Cleveland along the coast, soaking up the evening light as the sun set. What a great little ride! We ended up sitting around outside the Lighthouse Café at Cleveland Point, eating fish and chips and generally just having a great time.

The weather was, simply put, perfect. Try evening rides out, folks, familiar roads look di erent and it puts a di erent spin on things. You know when you go on a ride with friends and everyone comments that it just feels right? This was one of those times.

What else has been going on? Well, the club put on a great Laverda Concours display again this year, and President John McNair was able to add another trophy to our silverware cabinet for Best Club Display. Our theme this year was ‘The Evolution of the Two-Stroke in Japan’, the stand being suitably decked out in all manner of tasty two-strokes, cutaway engines, posters and display stands. Man, did we have a selection: Suzuki RG500, Yamaha RZ500, Honda NS400R, Kawasaki H2, Suzuki T500, Yamaha DS6, Yamaha CS2, Honda MVX250, and that’s not all www.vjmc.org.au

of the bikes we had there! To top it o and prove a point (still not certain exactly what point though), we managed to start and rev just about everything on the stand simultaneously. The noise was glorious, the pollution staggering, the fuel and oil consumption notable, grown men wept for the memory of earlier days, and I’m pretty certain that any bikes that were on the surrounding stands are now protected from rust.

In other news, we rode out to Toorbul for breakfast just this last Sunday gone (23rd October). The weather looked pretty dire that day, but three members gathered at Carseldine Caltex nonetheless, meeting up with two more at Wamuran. We stuck to the back roads and avoided any rain (miraculously), taking the opportunity to ride the nicely sweeping Pumicestone Passage Road to Toorbul and the local tavern. There, we met with some members of the Sunshine Coast group, and had a good chat and pretty decent breakfast. Toorbul is a nice spot for those who haven’t been, very quiet and overlooking the Pumicestone Passage between Bribie Island and the mainland. A reminder of what the area was like in bygone days, and not a far-flung location either.

By the time you read this, folks, Christmas will be nearly upon us. I wish you and your families all the best for the festive season, ride safe, and come and join us on the second Tuesday of every month at the Belmont Tavern in the New Year!

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VJMC NATIONAL R ALLY

NATIONAL RALLY 2017 T A

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HELLO THERE AND GREETINGS TO YOU ALL FROM NORTH WEST NSW! AS SPRING DRAWS TO A CLOSE THE NATIONAL RALLY AT TAMWORTH IS NOW LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS AWAY. OVER THE PAST YEAR OUR GROUP HAS BEEN BEAVERING AWAY TO GET THE EVENT ORGANIZED. AT THIS STAGE WE HAVE PRETTY MUCH GOT THE EVENT VENUES, RIDE DESTINATIONS, PRESENTATION DINNER AND THE TAKE AWAY SOUVENIRS SORTED AND ARE CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN ADDING THOSE DETAIL TOUCHES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR VISIT TO TAMWORTH A MEMORABLE ONE. As any previous Rally organizer will tell you, one of the key hurdles is trying to estimate how many participants will be in attendance. So far we have six or seven paid entries in and it looks like we might be able to hold it in my back yard.... But seriously though, I do understand that most of us tend to put o entering rallies, or other events, until the last minute, just in case of changes or until we can locate our round tuit. So, in an e ort to counter that, NATCOM are proud to announce that entries received by close of business, December 24th (that’s correct, Christmas Eve) will go into a draw for one of two $100 fuel vouchers. Those received by the entry cut-o date, February 3rd, will be in a draw for one of two $50 fuel vouchers, the winners will be announced at the Rally Dinner. So best get cracking and put your entry in for the chance to win free fuel at Tamworth.

While you’re at it you might want to consider getting your accommodation booked. Rally Central, The Paradise Tourist Park, is handily located at the southern end of Peel Street, which just happens to be Tamworth’s main drag and is

close to the highway by-pass, retail outlets, fuel stops, a variety of dining options and of course bottle shops. Paradise Tourist Park has a variety of accommodation options ranging from luxury cabins to tent sites but I understand they have so far taken quite a few bookings for the Rally week end, so I’d get cracking with organizing yours as well. http://www.paradisetouristpark.com.au/ We also have a number of accommodation sponsors, most of which are in the same precinct as Rally Central, their details are on page six of the entry form, which you’ll find here: http://vjmc.org. au/j30/images/Fliers/ TamRallyForm_2017.pdf or in hard copy form in this newsletter. If you are on the club’s website keep a look out for Rally updates, or feel free to contact the organizers, listed on the entry form and flyer, if we can be of any help.

See you in Tamworth!

Paul.

* Please pull out the following pages (starting in with p22/23) until you have all the necessary forms.

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www.edwardparrymotel.com

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Rally Accommodation Sponsors

www.abrahamlincoln.com.au

www.econolodgetamworth.com.au

Yes Yes

(3) Concours Class:

(4) Will be ridden to/during the rally:

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(4) Will be ridden to/during the rally:

(3) Concours Class:

(2) Partially/fully restored:

Yes

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(1) Please judge for trophies:

Rego #

Model

If you are entering more than two motorcycles please complete below

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(2) Partially/fully restored:

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Rego # Yes

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Model

(1) Please judge for trophies:

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Make

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Details for Motorcycle # 2

Details for Motorcycle # 1

(4) Only select Yes if the motorcycle will be ridden to the VJMC Rally and/or on at least one of the VJMC Rally rides.

(3) Only select Yes if the motorcycle is in Concours condition (i.e., in ex-factory condition – may be original or restored).

Please note that motorcycles entered in the Concours Class will not be considered for other general awards.

(2) Only select No if the motorcycle has not been either partially or fully restored (i.e., none of the engine, frame or body parts have been polished, re-painted, re-chromed, etc.) since the motorcycle was manufactured and it is in substantially original condition (e.g., original parts only replaced due to wear/tear/damage and/or for safety/maintenance reasons).

(1) Only select Yes if you want the motorcycle to be judged in one or more trophy categories.

Please note:

Entrant's motorcycle details

Registration - (Includes additional cost for other style of shirt if selected above)

$ 0.00

$ 0.00

Payment Due Additional merchandise

$ 0.00

$ 0.00

$ 0.00

Number of entrants

Pre-ordered meals $ 10.00 Late fee per person if applicable

Total payment due by - 3rd Feburary 2017 *

Payment by Direct Deposit

* Note: Registrations received after Friday 3rd February 2017 will incur a $10.00 ‘Late Fee’ per person.

NO registrations will be accepted after Friday 17th February

Payment by Cheque/Money Order

Please send proof of payment with the completed entry forms to: vjmc.tamworth@gmail.com

Commonwealth Bank of Australia 062-801 VJMC Rally Account 1024 0696 Your Postcode and Surname (in that order)

Please make cheque/money order payable to: Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Inc.

email post*

Financial Institution: BSB Number: Account Name: Account Number: Reference:

Post completed entry form and payment to: Rally Registrar PO Box 1996 Tamworth 2340

Please confirm my registration by:

*Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Rally Entry Enquiries: 0402 697 175

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$ 50.00

Non-VJMC Member

Complementary Rally T-Shirt (Free)

Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Add $ 5.00)

Short Sleeve Polo (Add $ 10.00)

Select complementary Rally T-shirt - or other style for an additional cost - (Please indicate size required)

$ 0.00

Total

$ 40.00

Number of entrants (limit of 2 per form)

VJMC Member

Price

Registration Fee (Main Entrant's fee - includes one Badge and one Short Sleeve T-Shirt)

All persons attending the rally, taking part in rides and/or displaying motorcycles MUST register A maximum of two persons – and meals for two persons – may be registered/ordered per form

Special dietary requirements [provide name(s) and details]

Email Address:

Mobile Phone #:

Home Phone #:

VJMC Member #:

Spouse or Partner's Name

Postal Address

VJMC Member #:

Main Entrant's Name

Event Registration Form

Tamworth NSW ~ 3-5 March 2017

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club National Rally

2017 VJMC National Rally Registration Form FAQ

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Why can’t the Saturday and Sunday lunches be pre-ordered?

On Saturday you will be able to purchase lunch from providers at the Country Music Academy Museum from a local community group (e.g. Rotary and local traders etc) who will be at the public display. On Sunday you will be able to purchase a meal at the lunch stop during the ride.

Is there an extra charge for bringing more than one motorcycle?

No – there is no charge for bringing more than one motorcycle.

What accommodation providers are supporting this rally?

A list of preferred providers appears as Appendix 1 on Page 6

How many people can I register and order meals for on a registration form?

A maximum of two people may be registered/ordered per form. However, and in the spirit of supporting the rally, entrants who are not the married/de-facto/legal partners of the main entrants should register using separate forms.

A copy of the registration form (which you can fill out and save and calculate total costs) can be downloaded from www.vjmc.org.au

Where can I get a copy of the registration form?

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Can I bring my own drinks to dinner on Saturday night?

No – The West Tamworth League Club is a licenced venue and a wet bar will be in operation at the dinner. Both

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Rally Headquarters

For further information, visit... Destination Tamworth

The Tamworth Region and North West NSW offer a diverse selection of attractions for the discerning traveller.  Western Ranges Motorcycles... www.wrmc.com.au  Westside Motorcycles... www.westsidemotorcycles.com.au  Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum... www.powerhousemotorcyclemuseum.com.au

What to see and do in Tamworth and North West NSW

The Tamworth Area Group invites you to attend the VJMC National Rally in the fabulous North West NSW region from 3 r d -5 t h March 2017. The rally will offer a variety of rides (including some suitable for tiddlers), quality trophies, raffle prizes, great food and the opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old friends (or young ones!) from across Australia and overseas with special guests this year being the Adler Motorcycle Club.

Invitation

Information Sheet

Tamworth NSW - 3 to 5 MARCH 2017

Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club National Rally

Sunday

Breakfast will be served at the Tamworth Oxley Lookout, at the top of White Street East Tamworth from 7.00am to 8.30am followed by the riders briefing at 8.45am and at 9.00am we will depart on a scenic ride through the Tamworth countryside, returning to the CMA carpark for the lunchtime Show & Shine (12.00 to 2.00pm) which will include the Concours division.

Saturday

Following the AGM there will be a r i d e r s b r i e f i n g a t 1 0 . 1 5 a m f o l l o w e d b y a leisurely ride through the countryside l e a v i n g a t 1 0 . 3 0 a m after which riders will return to Paradise Tourist Park to bid farewell to friends old and new.

Breakfast will be served from 7.30am to 9.00am at the Paradise Tourist Park. Members are then invited to attend the Annual General Meeting from 9.00 to 10.00am to elect office bearers.

The Annual Dinner will be held in the "Blazes" Auditorium of West Tamworth Leagues Club Phillip Street, West Tamworth please be there at 6.30pm with dinner to be served from 7.00pm.

The presentation of awards will take place during the dinner and there will also be some great raffle prizes on offer.

The 2017 National Rally will commence on Friday evening with Rally registration from 5.00pm and a casual BBQ dinner from 6.30 pm at the Paradise Tourist Park and adjacent Country Music Academy Museum (CMA).

Friday

Program

Please see Appendix 1 for the contact details of preferred accommodation providers.

Accommodation Options

The Tamworth National Rally will be based at the Paradise Tourist Park, 575 Peel Street Tamworth. www.pardisetouristpark.com.au

Rally Headquarters

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What rally merchandise will be available?

A complimentary National Rally short sleeved T-shirt is offered as part of the entry fee for each entrant.

Can I bring my own drinks to dinner on Saturday night?

No – The West Tamworth League Club is a licenced venue and a wet bar will be in operation at the dinner. Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be available at the venue.

local community group (e.g. Rotary and local traders etc) who will be at the public display. On Sunday you will be able to purchase a meal at the lunch stop during the ride.

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Entrants can upgrade to a Long Sleeve T-Shirt or a commemorative National Rally Polo Shirt at the time of entry.

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Who can I contact if I need more information?

Please email or phone the Rally Registrar on vjmc.tamworth@gmail.com or 0402 697 175

How quickly will my registration be processed?

Rally registration forms will normally be processed within 2-3 days of being received.

Can I change any details after I have registered?

Additions and changes to bikes entered for the rally will be accepted until Friday, 24 February.

What is the cut-off date for rally registrations?

Absolutely NO new registrations, or changes to existing registrations for merchandise and/or pre-ordered meals, will be accepted after Friday 3rd February.

Additional shirts can be purchased by pre-order only. Delivery at the rally is NOT guaranteed for orders placed after 3rd February.

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Saturday Breakfast (Oxley Lookout)

Saturday Dinner (West Tamworth League)

Sunday Breakfast (Paradise Tourist Park)

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BBQ Steak & Salads

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Friday Dinner (Paradise Tourist Park)

Location

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Select complementary Rally T-shirt - or other style for an additional cost - (Please indicate size required)

Non-VJMC Member

Rally Entry Enquiries: 0402 697 175 Indemnity Statement (Rally registration is not valid unless this form is signed) * For all persons intending to ride and/or display a motorcycle at the rally

I will not hold the VJMC or any of its representatives or sponsors responsible for any damage to or theft of machinery or possessions or for any bodily injury sustained during the course of the VJMC Rally.

I have a current and valid motorcycle licence that covers the use of the motorcycle(s) I will be riding in NSW.

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a.

The motorcycle(s) I ride will be fully or conditionally registered, or be operating under a permit scheme, and have third party insurance that covers the use of the motorcycle(s) whilst riding in N.S.W. during the VJMC Rally; and

If I plan to ride a motorcycle during the VJMC Rally I declare and confirm that: b.

I will observe the terms and conditions of the relevant registration/permit scheme for the motorcycle(s) I ride.

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c.

Date...............................

I accept that VJMC Rally organizers reserve the right to prevent riders and/or motorcycles not complying with any of the three conditions above from taking part in rally rides.

Signature:..................................................

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I accept the judge’s decision will be final and that absolutely NO correspondence or protests will be accepted.

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Entrant's Name Spouse or Partner's Name

* Note: Emailing the completed form constitutes a signature and agreement to all terms and conditions.

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(2) Partially/fully restored:

(3) Concours Class:

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Details for Motorcycle # 4

Details for Motorcycle # 3

If you are entering more than two motorcycles please complete below

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www.qualityhotelpowerhouse.com.au

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NSW FA R NORTH COA ST

NSW FAR NORTH COAST CALENDAR ALL RIDES START AT BLUE KITCHEN, 105-109 WILSON ST, SOUTH LISMORE, AT 8.30AM. RIDE LEADER PETER LAKE (0459 285 872). SOME RIDES IN CONJUNCTION WITH NORTHERN RIVERS CLASSIC CLUB.

JA N UA RY.

Ride to Billnudgel (Humble Pie Shop)

Sunday 15th

F E BRUA RY.

Ride to Kyogle Information Centre Cafe

Sunday 19th

M A RC H .

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No ride in April due to Easter and Broadford

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Red Rattler gallery, Murwillumba. Hope to meet up South East Qld VJMC (tbc).

Sunday 14th

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NRMCC Show and Shine Come along and help put up our new marquee and banner and man the shop. Located at the ‘top’ carpark at the Alstonville Plaza.

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HONDA RESTOR ATION

BABY BLUE A CHA NCE PURCHASE LED TO THE RESTOR ATION OF A LOW-MILEAGE 1970 CB100

BASILE SEPSAKOS ONLY MEANT TO SELL A BIKE PART, NOT PICK UP A PROJECT IN THE PROCESS. A VJMC MEMBER FROM MELBOURNE, BASILE WAS TRYING SELL A CAFÉ RACERSTYLE HANDLEBAR ON EBAY. THE POTENTIAL BUYER WANTED THE BARS FOR A 1970 HONDA CB100 THAT NEEDED A LOT OF LOVE AND MECHANICAL WORK.

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“We talked for a while and he explained its history and incredibly low genuine mileage of 538km,” Basile says.

“I convinced him not to buy my handlebars and keep the bike true to its genuine condition. I did myself out of a sale!”

Basile even offered to buy the bike but he owner wanted to keep it.

“I said if he changed his mind to call me.”

Sure enough, about three months later, the bike was on its way to Basile’s place by road transport.

“I received the bike and it was in much worse condition than I expected. It had been very poorly stored and required a lot of work.

“I got it started after replacing the fuel tap, changing the oil and plug but it didn’t run very well and then stopped.

“I stripped the carby down, but it still wouldn’t run very well and stopped.

He turned to a local mechanic (Ivan at Pablos Motorcycles in Melbourne) who diagnosed a problem with one of the valves.

“He encouraged me to remove the head myself and said it was easy and a good learning exercise www.vjmc.org.au

for me. I took his advice as I am somewhat mechanically minded have built car engines in my youth and took the motor off and stripped the top part of the motor and gave the head to Ivan with a new valve and guide who replaced and reseated it.

“Given the cylinder was off I honed the bore and replaced the ring and put the motor back together.

“Ivan was right, it wasn’t that hard, and a lot of fun.

Basile rates Ivan’s work highly and has some good advice for novice restorers.

“I’d encourage anyone to build a good rapport with a good mechanic. He is old school with deep experience and knowledge. He can custom engineer almost any part. I learnt a lot from Ivan and he helped greatly with advice so I could do as much of the work as possible myself.”

Even then, Basile hadn’t really expected to fully restore the bike.

“But as I removed one part it exposed issues with the next part and before I knew it, I had the bike stripped back to the frame!

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such as the air filter (which came up brand new!) and slowly restored each part and put the bike back together.

Here’s a list of jobs: • Plastic weld a small hole on top of the seat • Buy a new genuine exhaust from ebay – expensive!

• Buy lots of new screws/bolts/gaskets/ mudflap (expensive), mirrors • New badges “There was lots of elbow grease involved too!”

A friend’s enthusiastic 15-year-old son was drafted in for a day to clean and prepare parts, even helping put the motor back together.

“I had new rear shockers custom built by Ikon shockers thinking the original ones were no good, and while the Ikon ones are much better, I could probably have got away with the original ones. “ The original exhaust was a bit pitted and rusted, so it was pearl coated by Jet Hot Coatings (Melbourne) and while it was a good job, Basile wasn’t happy with the finish so he bought new, and expensive, muffler.

“The shockers and pearl coating were two material costs I could have avoided – you learn!”

The wheels were rebuilt by Lightfoot Engineering in Mont Albert - the only parts on the bike which are not original are the wheel rims and spokes.

The spokes were custom-made stainless steel and the rims were ordered from Japan.

The paintwork was done in a local paint shop but the tank had to be done twice as the first time the shape of the top white stripe did not match the original paintwork, the curve was too sharp and not a gradual one.

“Before painting the tank I chemically stripped it (great idea) for $40 and rubbed it back hard to bare metal. I also chemically cleaned and stripped the internal of the tank. It did not need to be relined.”

The chroming and polishing was performed by a few people and businesses.

“Once I had the bike back together I had problems with carby which caused it not to run or run poorly.

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“I stripped it down countless times, put a kit through it and cleaned it many difference ways and even dropped it into my wife’s ultrasonic jewellery cleaner which wasn’t a popular move!

Basile finally took it to Ivan the mechanic. In the end two things caused the problem. The carby face and carby flange were slightly warped causing an air leak which need to be machined, and there was still some build-up in the carby which cleaned way after multiple sessions in Ivan’s commercial ultrasonic machine.

The day I had it running well was the day of my inaugural ride to a VJMC club meeting on a beautiful evening. It was a great ride and to finally be able to smell the roses of a year’s long work. It was very rewarding and a lot of fun to have restored this bike.

The blue beauty, which took about 12 months to restore, is Basile’s second CB100 to go with his gold classic, bought in 2013.

“It was a great bike which required almost no work and was about 70% factory condition.”

Basile used to ride in his late teens to early 20s but didn’t ride again until reaching his 40s.

Then his brother James, the club’s Melbourne metro rep, bought a red 1972 CB125 twin.

Brothers on CBs! “I was awed by the colour and shiny chrome. I took it for a ride around the block and got the bug – what was I missing all these years!”

“This was my first every restoration and I learnt a lot, had heaps of fun and make some expensive mistakes along the way.”

Basile is now working on a restoration of a 1972 Honda CB350 twin.

“Not sure I’ll go the full hog! But I have the itch.”

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WANNA RACE? ARTICLE & PICS BY RAY NELSON

MY NAME IS RAY NELSON AND FUN FOR ME IS RACING MY OLD VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE A HIGHLY MODIFIED T20 SUZUKI, WHICH IS NOW A REPLICA OF A TR250 RACE BIKE. (GOOGLE TR250 SUZUKI) It suits me, is fast enough, handles well and has helped me win a few trophies over the years. I’m not a front runner, more a back marker, but that suits me. I was a late starter into racing, beginning 6 or so years ago, I’m 65 now so I am not a spring chicken either.

So, here are some tips, hints and associated information if you are interested in going Historic racing. A lot of this information has been gained from attending race meetings, helping people and being helped by others. I hope I can help you too.

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Check out PCRA.com.au website for tips on getting started and become a financial member of a club in your state that runs Historic race meetings.

Also the Motorcycling Australia website for documentation (licence, logbook, racing numbers etc). In NSW go to the Motorcycling NSW website (For NSW riders) or your state authority.

1. Type of bike, class and bike preparation 2.

Equipment (leathers etc.)

3. What to take (fuel, oil, parts) 4. Circuits (Gearing, facilities) 5. Other important stu .

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1. TYPE OF BIKE, CLASS AND BIKE PREPARATION. Decide on what size bike you want to ride. The make of bike is your choice, as long as you can get parts for it. It could be a tiddler, 80-100/125/150cc, mid-sized, 250/350/500cc, biggies, 600/750/900cc to unlimited.

Decide on what class/period (engine size) you want to race in, bearing in mind your experience or lack thereof and where your bike fits in. I race in P4-250cc (1966-72). When we race we also have other classes in the mix, sometimes smaller faster bikes are in there, it can get hairy out there at times. At the moment there is a lack of bikes in my period/engine size at the club level, however at a national level there are quite a few.

G.C. Regs from MA may help here as they are also your guide to bike preparation. Read everything carefully and comply fully as you will not get on track otherwise!

TIPS: If you think it might break (eg, Exhaust brackets) then make it bigger, thicker etc.

- If you think it might fall off, lock wire it. Nylock nuts, lock nuts, thread sealant – all are applicable.

There is nothing worse than having a footrest, brake pedal, gear lever etc. fall off. Embarrassment and danger reigns supreme!!

- Adequate fuel in the tank: having run of fuel once is an acute embarrassment, maybe develop a dipstick system or just add 1-2 litres after each race which is what I do.

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2. EQUIPMENT - Get your gear on!! Leathers, Gloves, Boots etc.

- Think safety here, yours in particular. Again what you have to wear is in the MA General Competition Rules and Regulations.

- L eathers – can be one or two piece, two piece is handy if it is hot, ie; think about a Wakefield Park day when the temperature is 36 degrees in February.

- Helmet – must be in good condition and have a Standards approved sticker (AS1698) - Gloves and Boots – all must be in good condition.

You must also have a back protector unless your leathers have one built in.

NOTE: all equipment will be inspected at scrutineering, so do not try to fudge it, it is your body out there.

TIP: make sure all your gear is comfortable. Also get yourself a set of ‘lycra skins’ for under your leathers, makes it easier to get leathers on and o if you do not a female Crew Chief (wife) to help you.

Remember, if you come o , good equipment helps – missing fingers etc. aren’t not much fun.

3. WHAT TO TAKE? If you think you need to take something in particular, just take it! (Spare engines are optional) I have a check list that I refer to, one side is bike stuff, the other side is personal stuff - more on this later. I try to pack everything into plastic crates/tubs and then pack easily into the car/ trailer toolbox.

Tools: A toolbox with tools/spanners that suit your bike, enough said. Don’t forget extra lock wire, duct tape, electrical tape, tyre pump and pressure gauge.

Fuel: Take your own and enough of it. If you use Avgas, Methanol, ULP98 or whatever, it’s not normally available trackside.

Lubricants: Oils, sprays, chain lube, degreaser, aerostart. Brake fluid, (if your bike uses it) carby cleaner, contact cleaner, hand cleaner and some clean rags.

It seems like overkill but it saves time walking around asking to borrow things.

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A nut and bolt assortment kit, cable ties, soldering iron & solder and a hot air gun may all come in handy.

TIP: For small things a fisherman’s tackle box with multiple compartments is handy.

Nuts, bolts, clamps & clips, never go astray.

Electrical equipment: Extension leads, power boards, double adaptors, as you may have power tools, generator, compressor or starter rollers which may need power.

TIP: If you need power, even to boil up a cuppa, check to see if the pit area has power outlets.

Some do not, e.g. Eastern creek South Circuit.

4. CIRCUITS: MANY & VARIED. If you have a National license you can race anywhere. See where your club of choice races the most at. Think about the distance from home to the track, fuel costs to get there and back, accommodation, food, entry fees etc. Caravan park cabins can be cheaper than Motels and you can cook your own meals, some also give discounts if you are a member of their club E.g.

Big 4 gives !0% Club meetings are cheaper than National meetings and usually are one day only, National championships can be up to 4 days so costs add up. How to learn the tracks: Go there, enter and take it easy, talk to people, ask questions, ride to the limit of your skills and above all, enjoy yourself. Once you are confident with yourself and your bike, take a note of your lap times compared to others in the same class (I keep all my timing sheets).

You may consider gearing changes to better suit short and long circuits. Consider tyre pressures for different weather conditions. If it is wet and you don’t like the rain, consider whether you will practice/race. Learn corner entry and exit points, o camber corners and pit entry and exit points.

Important points for Race Day: (a) Sign on-O cials know you’re there. Get your transponder when they are available and remember to return it at the end of the day otherwise it will cost you hundreds of dollars (like $500). www.vjmc.org.au

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(b) Attend Riders’ briefing (compulsory fines apply). If you have not ridden at a particular track and the question is asked, put your hand up. You may be required to wear a Hi-Viz vest. If so wear it with pride, you are out there at last! Sign o against your name and bike number at the end of the briefing. (c) Always stay on your line, faster riders will go around you. I know I get lapped often enough.

Learn what the flags are and mean and obey them at all times. (d) Practice some starts or if necessary start from the back of the grid. Starting positions are usually posted on sheets at the Control Tower.

TIP – note down your position and write it on some duct tape on your bike tank. Keep it simple; eg: Row 4, Position 28, L M R (ie; left middle or right side). Check the track markings as nobody likes to be kept waiting. Track Marshalls try to help. Starting: – going around is OK, but getting away from the line on a cranky 2 stroke is an art in itself. Imagine if you can, 30 plus riders all trying to get away and jockeying for position for the first corner. Scary Stu !! The occasional nudge may occur, but it keeps you focussed. Pick your

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route/line or hang back. (e) Ask other riders about certain tracks. Eastern Creek can be three di erent circuits. Not all on the same day thankfully. TIP – Eastern Creek South Circuit has no pit garages, hence no shade. It also has no power available – so you need a Generator if you need access to power. Broadford circuit in Victoria has one particularly tricky o - camber corner. The list goes on! (f) Get a programme to see what events/races you are in and mark them with a highlighter pen and then cross them o once that race is finished. Also you can note whether your races are scheduled to follow sidecars etc and then once they have done 4 out of their 5 laps you know you need to get ready, such as put your gear on, get your bike warmed up etc. This makes it easier to keep up with where things are at. Don’t leave getting ready till the 30 second horn goes o as you may end up starting from Pitt lane – Shame on you!!. TIP – Again for some of your early races you may want to start from the back of the grid and you can see how the start works.

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5. OTHER STUFF Live a long way from the track? Book some accommodation close to the track, it sure beats getting up at 3.00am to get to the track by 6.30 am. Caravan Park cabins are good as you can cook for yourself and save on meals. If unsure of what’s close to the track, do some internet searches, or go to the track on a non-race weekend and check around the area to see what is near there.

TIP: Eating at the track- sometimes chips and burgers may not sit well when racing We take our own food 7 water, and I have seen people with toasters, sandwich makers, electric skillets etc.

NOTE: Gas barbeques are NOT ALLOWED in the pit area.

Your personal checklist may include: Electric jug, tea, co ee, milk, sugar, small table and chairs, cooking utensils if you cook, even hangers for clothes/leathers. The list can be endless! Hats, warm clothes, wet weather gear, sun screen and insect repellent are some things to consider.

My list is comprehensive, but I don’t have to beg, borrow or buy things and it makes for a stressfree day!

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pit garage, every little bit saved helps.

Bike related “stuff” : Side or rear stand : Roller starters, handy for starting those cranky 2 strokes. : Generator (if needed) and don’t forget the fuel. : A good trailer suited to bikes, nothing worse than a bike damaged in transit, remember you may only have an hour or so after arriving at the track before your bike (and you) have to pass scrutineering. : A good ramp, (or a very strong wife or mate) Don’t rely on other people, everybody else is trying to get unloaded as well.

TIP: Don’t bust a gut unloading, find an easy way to do it. : Be early, parking is often very tight. : If you are staying in a Hotel/Motel/Caravan Park overnight, I always cover my bike and lock everything into or onto the trailer - trust nobody. : Be courteous to all o cials even if YOU are running late, abuse will not be tolerated and you can be excluded from the meeting.

Last but not least!

Have a great day of racing and enjoy yourself. www.vjmc.org.au

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

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

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

Alan Davis Abraham Lincoln Motel 343 Armidale Road. East Tamworth NSW 2340 Phone: 0267 661233 Email: info@abrahamlincoln.com.au Web: www.abrahamlincoln.com.au VJMC members can receive a 10% discount on their accommodation when they book direct with the motel, stating they are a current member of the VJMC. VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB

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Regional

Meets

CLUB INFO

ACT + SNWS

Meet: Belconnen Soccer Club Belconnen Way, Hawker ACT 7:30pm - 3rd Wednesday night of each month.

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

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

HISTORIC REGO NSW CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION Sydney Roadworthy Inspections David Bernardi | 0431 661 769 mrdbernardi@gmail.com

All other NSW areas contact Lyndon Adams | (02) 4945 1780 lyndarra@gmail.com

ACT

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

VICTORIAN CLUB PERMIT REGISTRARS John Doward

0467 280 425 jrha0747@tpg.com.au

Trevor Whitty

0419 807 212 lyn7trev@netspace.net.au

QLD CLUB REGISTRATION SCHEME Brisbane

Graeme Knight | 0411 034 938

QLD South East Qld

Meet: Belmont Tavern Cnr Burstall Ave & Belmont Rd, Belmont.

7pm second Tues of each month.

Contact: Scott Abbett 0466 561 008 scottabbett@hotmail.com

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

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

Enquires: library@vjmc.org.au

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: Andrew Casley 0438 583 264 cazza412@yahoo.com

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Regional

REPRESENTATIVES

VJMC INC AUSTR ALIA

ACT + SNSW

Sydney Inner Steve O’Farrell (02) 9517 3490 sofarrell@bluglass.com.au

ACT David Quinn 0412 695 738 kwakka9@ozemail.com.au

Sydney South/West Allan Dykstra (02) 9824 7165 adykstra@tpg.com.au

NSW

Tamworth Paul Rowling 0411 696 852 motopaulie@bigpond.com

Armidale Greg Inglis 0408 669 986 greg@inglisplumbing.com

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Bathurst Vacant. Rep required.

Darwin Vacant

Broken Hill Sam Muscat 0412 208 898 spmuscat@bigpond.com

QUEENSLAND

Central Coast Jeff Lockhart 0419 286 311 jefflock1400@bigpond.com Far North Coast Rob Andrews (02) 6621 4083 and32@bigpond.net.au Illawarra Vacant Lower Hunter Bill Keevers 0438 646 117 bill.keevers@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.

Narrabri Ron Campy 0428 933 129 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

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Mornington Peninsula/ Phillip Island Dave Parker 0416 154 056 dhparker@bigpond.net.au North East Victoria Ian Brightmore 0419 888 020 ibrightm@bigpond.net.au 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

Mackay Peter & Helen Douglas (07) 4954 3653

WA

South East Queensland Scott Abbett 0466 561 008 scottabbett@hotmail.com

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

Sunshine Coast Alan Stevens 0400751285 mralanstevens@gmail.com

SA South Australia Mick Godfrey 0401 196 922 mgo22098@bigpond.net.au

TAS

More Info on becoming a regional rep: Contact Alan Stork on 0401 995 061 if you are interested in getting VJMC happening in your area.

WORLD WIDE CLUB INFO VJMC INC

Tasmania Vacant. Rep Required.

VIC Central Victoria Rodney Gilbert 0429 327 283 rodneygilbert@yahoo.com East Gippsland Steve Millikan (03) 5144 7535 Mobile 0429 187 195 Stephen.millikan@gmail.com Geelong Alistair Elliot 0400 109 124 ajebd66@gmail.com Melbourne Phil Scorah 0412 162 863 vjmcmelbrep@gmail.com James Sepsakos 0409 381 681

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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Annual subs VJMC Inc I f your fees are due, please complete and send this renewal slip with payment.

Direct Credit is now available. If paying by direct credit, please complete and send this renewal as confirmation.

OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received Renewal Date Received $

Member No Cash / Cheque / MO / Direct Debit Name Receipt No Due Date Reply Sent Cost: $40 single, $50 family.

Additional Info (address/contact change etc)

Email I give the VJMC Committe and Reps permission for my contact details to be provided to other members on request.

(Name, phone, email and locality only).

Signed Date Cheques / Money orders payable to VJMC Inc, or Direct Credit: VJMC Inc Australia BSB 062-801 ACC 10-240-688 (Commonwealth) Please include your member number as detail.

Send to: VJMC Inc PO Box 254 Modbury North SA 5092

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From ANNUAL FEES Australian Residents Family (member + 1 other) New Zealand Overseas

1/6/16 1/7/16 NEW RENEW $45 $40 $55 $50 $50 $45 $55 $50 www.vjmc.org.au

PLEASE CONTRIBUTE Email contributions to: tom@pepperpublishing.com.au

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