CommiTTEE REPoRTS

Paul Hughes President’s Report

October was a very busy month, starting out with a second Back to the Bush for the year, and it was superb. We had great riding, great venues, great food and wonderful friends. What else can we ask for. Once again thanks to Kate and Don for organising.

Following on was the coffee meetup in Scarborough, a new venue for us which turned out to be very popular and very good. A mid-week ride to the hinterland and of course the ride to Glide event at Kingaroy. Many thanks to both David Jansen and Mark for the organisation and execution of this event. Our club lunch ride to Toogoolawah was looking a bit sick based on weather forecasts but for those who did turn up (and that was quite a few) it was a great venue and a great ride through back roads.

November is promising to be very active as well. Check our Facebook page and the web calendar for all the details.

At the last committee meeting, Tony Gray suggested that for the next two General Meetings we have a lucky door prize for any financial members attending the physical meeting. A club t-shirt ordered in your size. So folks trundle along to November and December’s meeting for a chance to win. Thanks to Tony for another great idea.

Not long now to our Christmas party at Bribie Island and only a few places left. If you wish to go, please ensure you have paid and emailed the details to the Treasurer. It is going to be a great night. Ride details to be advised shortly. Remember the annual voucher prize draw will be held at the event with some vouchers reserved only for members attending.

Enforcement of road rules on our twin mountain roads has been stepped up lately due to poor behaviour by some inconsiderate riders making residents life unbearable. The police are having a crack down on illegal exhausts and speeding etc. I assume this will continue until a small proportion of the riding public start to act responsibly and consider other people’s amenity. Glad to say, that to the best of my knowledge, our membership is not part of the offending group.

The weather has certainly changed with high humidity and the storm season returning to the south east. That has reduced some bike traffic on popular routes I have noticed. Keep safe in these conditions ensuring you have the correct tread on tyres for the new conditions after so long in the dry.

Hope to see all of you at an event in November and December.

Ride safe.

Cheers, Paul

The President riding on the wrong side of the road, unless he was in Europe... (photo R Maher)

mark Gilbert Vice President’s Report

Hi all, I hope you all are well and enjoying the ability to get out and about. There have been some unique events this past month like the Ride to Glide and thanks to those who have organised them, however I prefer a well-maintained engine in aircraft I fly in.

I have been out exploring some GS territory however many will find some of it challenging. I departed Woodford with some friends towards Kilcoy and on to Stony Creek road through to Jimna. I would caution anyone wanting to take this road to not do so if there is the slightest hint of rain as there is a section of road which is red clay and would turn very nasty (slippery) in the wet. The road otherwise is passable although some big holes and erosion humps so exercise caution. We had lunch at Jimna and then continued on the Kilcoy Murgon Rd up to the entrance of Landcruiser Mountain Park where we turned right onto the road towards Kingaham which continues past Kingaham and goes just north of Borumba dam into Imbil. I would not recommend this road for the big GSs as there are some significant downhills where I felt like the Man from Snowy River. We stopped off at the dam for a look and one of the bikes, a DR650, refused to start. After some investigation plenty of expert opinion including mine, (mostly wrong) it turned out to be the starter motor which with a tap with a ring spanner was going again. We stayed overnight in Imbil and I left for home the next day where the others retraced their steps. I took the light bike on this ride and carried a backpack and found I was pretty sore and needed time to recover.

Well that was my interesting ride of the month what was yours? Tell us all about it just email editor@bmwmcq.org.au

Happy riding, Mark

john Eacott Treasurer’s Report

We still have a healthy bank balance, even allowing for the reduced meetings and monies being held for events (Christmas Dinner and BMW CA Motorrad Rally). We also have $780.35 for the RFDS, usually paid to them after the Christmas Dinner. Comparative Reports from the last Financial Year are a little tricky since we are now running Reckon One and full details of all transactions weren’t part of the migration from Reckon Hosted, so any difficult queries may finish up in the Too Hard basket. But I’ll do my best!

Profit and loss

BMW Motorcycle Club of Queensland Inc For 1 February 2020 to 25 October 2020 vs 1 February 2019 to 25 October 2019, cash basis

CODE ACCOUNT AMOUNT COMPARISON VARIANCE AMOUNT (%)

Membership Fees Interest Received Advertising Income

EXPENSES

Online accounting Website Maintenance Website Hosting Expenses Website Domain Expenses Tools Expense Telephone Printing and Stationery Prepaid Expense 2020 Christmas Party Total Prepaid Expense Postage PayPal commission Office Supplies Miscellaneous Insurance Stamp Duty Premium Policy fee Insurance GST Brokers fee Total Insurance Government Charges Computer costs Software Expense

TOTAL INCOME GROSS PROFIT

$9,592.95 $361.80 $2,363.74

$12,318.49 $12,318.49

$9,120.00 $247.31 $4,400.00

$13,767.31 $13,767.31

5.2 % 46.3 % -46.3 % -10.5 % -10.5 %

$591.30 $3,080.00 $90.78 $214.31 $20.00 $173.80 $150.00 $150.00 $137.00 $183.72 $31.46 $43.95 $55.09 $556.50 $50.00 $78.26 $176.15 $916.00 $141.00 $843.00 $3,080.00 $91.74 $56.36 $50.12 $20.00 $64.35 $0.00 $220.00 $177.71 $651.31 $75.89 $55.09 $556.50 $50.00 $78.26 $176.15 $991.89 $55.35 $89.00 $1,001.20 0.0 % -100.0 % 61.1 % 327.6 % 0.0 % 170.1 % 0.0 % -37.7 % 3.4 % -93.3 % -100.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % -7.7 % 154.7 % -100.0 % -15.8 %

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ACCOUNT CODE Balance sheet

BMW Motorcycle Club of Queensland Inc As at 25 October 2020 vs as at 25 October 2019, cash basis

ACCOUNT NAME BALANCE COMPARISON BALANCE

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

- Bank - BOQ Premier Investment Acct - Bank - BMWMCQ Cheque Account

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

- Property, Plant and Equipment - Club Banners

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

- Club Event Payments

TOTAL ASSETS

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS

EQUITY

1110 Retained Earnings Surplus/(Accumulated Losses) Current year earnings

TOTAL EQUITY

$20,352.43 $14,683.32 $35,035.75

-

$0.00

$35,035.75

$2,530.00 $2,530.00

$2,530.00 $32,505.75

$27,160.86 $5,344.89

$32,505.75

$20,000.00 $9,096.44 $29,096.44

$349.00 $150.40 $499.40

$29,595.84

$990.00 $990.00

$990.00 $28,605.84

$20,726.46 $7,879.38

$28,605.84

Tony Gray Secretary’s Report

The wheels of your club committee continue to turn with many great events staged in the recent past and many more to come as we lead into a Christmas that might be like no other. At this time of year many of us would be at Phillip Island for the Australian Round of the MotoGP. Sadly that is another Covid related casualty of 2020. Having an Australian Rules GF in Brisbane on the GP weekend is no consolation for this Rugby type so just as well there is late night viewing of the ‘European’ MotoGP Championship.

The B2B over the October long weekend was a very enjoyable event and you can read of that event and the history of the B2B in this journal. Overnight events like the B2B provide a great opportunity for members to mix and socialise more so than the monthly rides, lunches or coffee mornings. If you have thought about attending but were a bit nervous about ‘fitting in’ then take the plunge you will be most welcome.

At different times during the B2B ride we crossed paths with enthusiasts on motorbikes that harked back to simpler times – the first case were WW2 and immediate post war Indians and Harleys and the second time even older Veteran Motorcycles dating from the WW1 era. What they had in common was the enthusiasm of their riders, simplicity of their machines and the riders’ intimate knowledge of what made their bike tick. In the case of the veteran bikes the owners had either made or arranged for many unobtainable parts to be made to keep their machine on the road. There is a great spirit that builds with people when they can share in a common love of machinery like that. In our club’s case we have our regular service days at Rob Wynne’s place at Jimboomba. I am not suggesting that we start making parts for the latest K1600 but even a simple understanding of your machine can help to enhance your riding experience. Again don’t be nervous about attending, you will be most welcome.

Tony, Jane and the Grey Ghost at B2B17 - read Tony’s article on page 42. Also a great read is Tony’s story on the beginning of the B2B tradition!

CommittEE rEports

BmWmCQ meeting minutes 01 october 2020 Venue: Geebung RSl (also connected on Facebook live but it failed after 15 minutes)

Meeting Opened: Apologies:

Minutes of Previous General Meeting:

Number of Attendees: New Members (Name & MC): Visitors: Returning Members: Treasurer Report:

Editor Report:

Tools Report:

Regalia Report:

Records Report:

Events Report:

Secretary Report:

Dealer Liaison Report:

Vice President Report:

President Report:

Other Events/Buy/Sell/Swap:

Past rides:

General Business Closed:

7.35 pm Maggie & George Rafanowicz, John Eacott, Jane Gray, John Allan, Geoff & Ellen Hodge, Kate Farrar. Accepted: Rosi Johnson Seconded: Darryl Gowlett 22 Nil Karl (friend of Darryl), F650 GS (Morningside) - potential new member Nil Listed in the Journal. In JE’s absence PH read special comments, change to software program due to cost increase. With our strong financial position we will need to have an ‘auditors opinion’ prepared at the end of the club’s year to comply with Govt regulations. Another excellent journal delivered on time. PH has received feedback from our NZ sister club on what a high quality informative journal we produce - a benchmark for the clubs. More articles and stories are always required so get writing. 14 Nov is next service day at Rob Wynne’s place at Jimboomba. BL showed and described the ‘motoscan’ unit he has purchased for personal use. This is a cheaper but more basic alternative to the clubs diagnostic GS911 tool. Bill will do a write up for the next journal. All gear available displayed in Journal. Daniel @ the embroidery shop will embroider the logo on your own apparel for $7/item for smaller or $12/item for larger design up to 20cm wide. If you require larger than 20cm then request a price from Daniel. Very busy at present so could expect about one week turnover but if you call and arrange MAY be able to be done while you wait. 234 Financial members with 8 new members in September. GG has now identified the joining dates for all of the longer term members (with one exception) beyond the last 10 years that the current member system has been operating. Longest term is 53 years. Very special thanks to Gary Bennett who methodically went through old journals to help identify member joining dates. Last months events were all well attended with the exception of the German Club social night that was canceled due to lack of numbers. Full program of events this month starting with B2B #17 this long weekend to Maryborough & Goomeri. Thanks to Don & Kate for organizing this one. Remember that you MUST pre-register for all events due to Covid restrictions at the venues we book. No written correspondence received. Promote the Club Library - this month featured book is ‘The Elephant’s Tale’ by BMWMCQ members Mike & Jo Hannan. Visit to M&W to have a look at the R18 which weighs 340kg. Sat on but not ridden. It is available for test rides. M&W are quite busy in sales & service departments which is a good sign. Spoke of recent rides undertaken this month. Taking his new Husqvarna 701 out for a dirty weekend this weekend. Encourage others to get out and enjoy our local roads & weather. Has been an excellent ride month for the club and weather wise. One dark cloud has been the regular and high number of motorcycle accidents on the popular mountain venues around Brisbane. One factor at play would appear to be the appearance of professional photographers on the mountains. It is possible that many riders are pushing beyond their capability to get a good picture. Dave Hepburn’s 2015 R1200RT has sold. Many of Dave’s gear now available on the Club FB sales pages. Tracey has also kindly donated some items for raffle prizes. GB gave an outline on the second edition of the 2020 Frigid Digit at Somerset Dam Campground. Fortunately this second edition was dry (but not cold). Raffle winners; Jenny Layther, Mark Gilbert, Rosi Johnson, Anita Wyndham. 8.30 pm

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

The weather has been perfect over the recent lockdown period. When it comes to local rides, luckily, we in Queensland have not been too affected by the COVID limitations with Mark Mustchin doing a great job organising lots of events. This weekend however the storms were back. Let’s hope it doesn’t get too hot or too stormy over the coming summer months.

Welcome to New Members :

Peter Hempenstall KELVIN GROVE R1100RT Karl Hurst BULIMBA F650GS Ken Madsen OXLEY F650GS Rob Bunde CLEVELAND R80

40 years of the GS

Bill luyten SERVICE DAY

The Club will hold a Service Day on Saturday 14 Nov at Rob Wynne’s place starting around 0900-0930.

Location: 61-63 Saint Jude Circuit Jimboomba (Just off Mt Lindesay Highway) Note: some GPSs require the suburb to be “Glenlogan” Oil drain pans, oil disposal as well as a comprehensive tool kit is available. If you need one of the special tools, I usually bring most but send me a reminder to make sure I have it. We will be providing a Sausage Sizzle (or maybe Rob’s yummy steaks) and Drinks for a gold coin donation (proceeds to the RFDS). There are special tools available (see below list) including the GS-911WiFi and 3 pin diagnostic tools. New items added to the club tool kit is Optimate 4 Desulfating Battery Charge/Test Maintainer and Motorcycle Battery Tester.

Repair Manuals

I have various Repair Manuals available to borrow mainly for older bikes.

Tools for loan

There are special tools available including the GS-

Tool’s Report

Special Tools:

• Twinmax electronic carburetor balancer (Twin BMW engines) • Vacuumate (electronic synchronization 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 • Optimate 4 Desulfating Battery Charge/Test

Maintainer • Motorcycle Battery Tester (Tests State of

Health of the bike’s battery)

Club Tool Loan:

$50 deposit (refundable) for GS911: Tools and spares can be picked up at my place in Springfield.

Contact Tools Officer

911WiFi and 3 pin diagnostic tools.

Bill Luyten 0438 123 747 email: spares@bmwmcq.org.au

Rosi johnson

Hi all, Time to get your cotton shirts ordered with the hot summer months approaching, either through the online order form or go and see them at the Shop. If you need any help with ordering or sizing let me know . Happy riding out there .

Cheers Rosi Regalia Report