CoMMiTTEE REPoRTS

Paul Hughes Vice President’s Report

Ihave had nine BMW motorcycles so far and I get immense joy from both riding them and performing routine maintenance to them. There is something very “settling” about sitting next to the bike in the garage and figuring out how an item works or fine tuning it according to the manufacturers specifications. The dark art of motorcycle maintenance is not that difficult to perform with what most would call “basic tools”. You know those days when you were planning on wandering around in the hills but when you wake up , it is abysmal weather. Those are the days you can still gain immense satisfaction from your pride and joy in the garage. The upcoming service day in November is an excellent way of “introducing” yourself to basic servicing. Come along, learn a little, share a little and once again enjoy your motorcycle. Catch you at some of the many fantastic events in October. Ride safe and often everyone.

Paul

The troops at Rob’s place in Jimboomba on a service day - a truly magnificent set-up. Steaks aren’t bad either.

Darryl Gowlett Treasurer’s Report

G’day everyone, This month I thought I’d regale you will pearls of wisdom, but after digging around in the bottom drawer at the back of the shed I couldn’t find any. And there’s 2/5 of 5/8 of SFA rattling around in this sconce, so make some up yourself. If they’re any good, send them in and we’ll all have a good giggle. We’ve received another 8 entries for the Xmas party at Evans Head, which is a substantial improvement from last month. Up 50%! It must be something I said. We now have 24 bodies prepared to writhe around the dance floor at the Evans Head RSL. Just picture that . . . perhaps not. Greg went to town this month, (he doesn’t get out much), and spent up big on stamps and membership cards and stuff, but half that figure was for the Zoom licence so we reprobates on the committee can lounge around our domiciles whilst quaffing red wine, discussing club matters. All with a clear head of course. Until the meeting, or next month’s prattle, travel well. Ciao, Darryl

Geoff Hodge

BMWMCQ General Meeting Minutes – 1 September 2022 Venue: Geebung RSL Secretary’s Report

Meeting Opened: Apologies:

7:30 pm Cindy & Duncan Bennett, Donna Wiltshire, Richard Maher, Peter & Sue Ferguson, Paul Hughes, Peter Todd, Merv Bone, Tony Malone.

Minutes of Previous General Meeting:

Accepted: Charlie Brown Seconded: Gary Bennett

Number of Attendees: 31

New Members (Name & MC): Clive R9T Pure, 1986 R80, and a masochist with an ‘85 Land Rover

Visitors: Returning Members: Treasurer Report: Editor Report:

Tools Report:

Regalia Report: Records Report:

Events Report:

Nil Nil Expenses for Bearing Puller to add to Tools + Web Site. Editors away. Another great read Sept Journal.Photos & more general reports please. Tools Service day 5 November at Rob Wynne’s place. Will again have demo on tyre plugging. Buy more Cloth Badges - 1 for $6.00 2 for $ 10.00. Currently 271 financial members. 9 new members past month. Mid week ride to Logan’s Inlet 14 Sept. Lunch Ride to Cambooya Hotel 18 Sept. Sunny Coast brunch ride 24 Sept to ‘The Shed’ at Palmwoods German Club Social 27 Sept. 1-3 October B2B Glen Innes & Ballina. Don will post routes for this trip that members may choose to follow. 9 October Club Ride to the Shed Cafe at Rathdowney

Make sure to book for the Christmas Party 10 December at Evans Head.

Secretary Report:

Dealer Liaison Report:

Clubs Australia Report: Vice Presidents Report: President Report:

General Business

Buy / Swap / Sell Closed:

RFDS thankyou letter for our donations. BOQ letter confirming re- investment of term deposit. Dealer stock very low. 3-4 month wait for most models. Deals on R18 & G310 models. R18 Demo available. Apology Apology 100 years of BMW Motorcycles to be celebrated in Sept 2023 with a Bike Display + dinner. Dates Thursday 21 Sept 2023 for dinner, Saturday 23 September 2023 for bike display. Get your eligible bike ready. No raffle as Richard was unable to attend at short notice. Darryl Gowlett just returned from the Off Centre Rally and gave a report. The ‘Pudding’ was purchased by Darryl at the event (all proceeds go to the RFDS) and was on display with several photos taken for a $5 donation to the RFDS. Nil reported. 8:30 pm, next meeting 6 October 2022

Donna Wiltshire

regalia@bmwmcq.org.au

Hi all, There are still heaps of cloth badges for sale $6 each or two for $10, just message me. I’ll endeavour to carry some badges with me when I’m out with the Club. I recently got caught out when two members requested some during a mid week ride. Check out the Club’s catalogue, or check out goldstarembroidery for regalia ideas. Kind regards,

Donna Regalia Report

Cloth badges can be ironed or sewn on to your apparel of choice, such as the Moto Girl riding dungarees of one of the editorial team!

Other Ed: if you feel the need to ask which of the editorial team owns these dungarees, remember: Never ask a question on cross-examination to which you do not know the answer to.

Geoff Hamon

Hi from the tool man’s workshop, been a fairly busy month. I decided to make a concerted effort to finish my project K75C. After several more trips over to The BM shop for odds & ends, bits & pieces she is about ready for Rego. BTW if you would like a project of your own, I believe Chris is trying to get rid of a lot of his old bikes. Things are progressing along well for the last Service Day of the year on the 5th November at Rob Wynn’s place in Jimboomba. Address in the event section of this months Magazine. That’s all for now here are some pics of my over 2 year project. Enjoy your Tooling around Ride Safe Geoff H.

Repair Manuals

The Club has various Repair Manuals available to borrow, mainly for older bikes.

Tools for loan

There are special tools available including the GS-911WiFi and 3 pin diagnostic tools.

Special Tools

• 34mm socket for rotating crankshaft • Twinmax electronic carburettor balancer (Twin BMW engines) • Vacuumate (electronic synchronisation of throttle valves up to 4 cylinders) • Clutch alignment shafts (3 sizes) • Compression gauge (cylinder pressure) • Steering head bearing puller and seating tool • Gearbox output flange puller • GS-911 Wi-Fi Diagnostic tool (Wi-Fi and USB Version) • GS-911 3 pin Diagnostic tool (for older bikes) • Tyre Pressure Monitor Sensor (TPMS) tool • Enduralast hall sensor tester • Brake bleeding tool (suction bleeding via the brake caliper) • Compression tester

Tool’s Report

Club Tool Loan:

$50 deposit (refundable) for GS911.

Contact Tools Officer Geoff Hamon 0413 334 625

email: spares@bmwmcq.org.au

records@ bmwmcq.org.au Greg Gaffney Records Officer Report

Ienjoyed the September Saturday brunch catch up at Palmwoods. The venue “The Shed” looked nothing special on Google maps, just an old railway shed. It was however a very attractive bistro, and I thoroughly enjoyed my cappuccino and carrot cake. What was exceptional was the enormous antiques and collectables gift shop. This would normally be of little interest to me however I was very pleased to pick up an excellent present for my daughter’s birthday.

Cheers Greg.

Welcome to New Members:

Glen Ford, WOODY POINT, R18 Rhett Duncan, GORDON PARK, R1250GS James Sutherland, MURARRIE, R1250GS