CoMMiTTEE REPoRTS

Paul Hughes Vice President’s Report

Another busy month in June, with quite a lot of rides both club and privately. The mid week club ride was fantastic with a larger group than expected having lunch in a idyllic setting in a state National Park.

The next one on 14 July promises to be a similar great experience winding up in Maroon Dam for another self catered picnic. Don’t miss it.

Yesterday several members and I attended the BMW GS Experience near Maleny. The weather was kind and there was a large selection of BMW GS bikes available from 310 all the way through to the 1250 GSA. A great day was had by all. I would recommend this annual event to anyone who is interested in the BMW line up.

I am really looking forward to next weeks Christmas in July at Kingaroy. I think there is a few places left if you hurry and of course followed up with our annual mystery weekend , the Frigid Digit.

Hope to see you all at one of our extensive events listings. Stay safe.

Cheers

Paul

President: This month’s trip down memory lane is from a Castrol 6 Hour race in 1976 when we were leaving Amaroo Park outside Sydney for the ride home to Brisbane. My Honda 750/4 is on the LHS of the picture with helmet on top of the swag next to my brother’s RD350 Yamaha. Another mate’s Kwaka 900 is next in line with mate Adrian’s R750/5 BMW. Now I will leave it to your imagination but Adrian’s BMW was notoriously slow to start when cold. With the passage of some 45 years and the death of many brain cells (self-inflicted) over that time I cannot remember what was entailed in the starting technique on display here. I just know that Adrian is a long way from the kick-starter!

Darryl Gowlett Treasurer’s Report

G’day Everyone, Work! Work! Work! That’s it for this month. Lots of memberships this month, and we gave a heap out to charities. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter. This could be why we view politicians the way we do. Ciao,

Darryl

Mark Mustchin Events Report

Covid has reared is ugly head yet again which resulted in a venue change from Tumbulgum Tavern (NSW) to O’Shanley’s Irish Bar & Restaurant in Clifton. The Committee rightly decided to change the venue to avoid any complications with possible border closures. Some club members took advantage of the “GS Experience” to test ride bikes in the GS range. I rode the 1250 GSA & the F850 GS, both excellent bikes but I particularly enjoyed riding the 850. The Calendar for the rest of the year is pretty much sorted with some great rides & events coming up. The gliding at Kingaroy was offered to those attending the Xmas In July but attracted no interest so it has been cancelled. If you are thinking of attending The Biscuit Ride in August with an overnight stop somewhere or the Back To The Bush ride in October & have not booked accommodation do it soon, you may find it difficult to find accommodation closer to the event dates.

Happy and safe riding.

Mark Mustchin

A happy group at the June mid-week ride which finished at The Gantry, Mt Mee for a picnic lunch.

Steven Johnson Secretary’s Report

Hi all, The hard yards away from home continues. I received a disturbing ransom demand note the other day, saying that if I don’t come back soon they will not release my kidnapped cat. The most disturbing thing is I don’t have a cat. Steven

BMWMCQ Meeting Agenda/Minutes 3 June 2021 Venue: Geebung RSl

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:

Month Ride: Sunday 6 June 2021 Leader: Duncan Bennett TEC: Paul Hughes Secretary Report:

Dealer Liaison Report:

Vice President Report: Clubs Australia Report:

President Report:

Other Events/Buy/Sell/Swap: General Business Closed:

7:31 pm Richard Maher, Ron Durkin, Steven Johnson, Maggie Rafanowicz, John Allan. Accepted: Gary Bennett Seconded: Geoff Hodge 33 Nil. Nil visitors. Nil Christmas party money starting to come in, five have booked. Accounts as per Journal. Send in photos for landmarks. June 5th Saturday service day. Steaks will be on. Discussion regarding changes to logo by Tony G. Rosi has done a lot of work with Daniel at Goldstar for the changeover, looking good now. Question without notice from the floor: Are there specific colours allowed for BMWMCQ regalia? Rosi J: No. 256 members, 9 new members last month. New payment method glitch, been fixed, but would like a renewing member to try it out. Saturday 12th Coffee at Anstead. Mid-week ride ending at The Gantry. Club lunch ride 27th Tumbulgum. German Club 29th. Christmas in July. David Janson will organise gliding. Frigid Digit still room for camping BBQ dinner. Start from Channel 9 and Channel 7 area on Mt Coot-tha, due to crowding up at the look-out. Girraween August Biscuit Run. B2B. Christmas Party building up. Ride to Gold Coast Motor Museum. Departing BP Staplyton (Yatala) 0930hrs. Heading down over Mt Tamborine (coffee) and around via Beechmont, then back up through Nathan. 2 x BMW Touring Club NSW magazines. Cane Toad Rally article. Appreciation letter received from RFDS. News from dealerships; S1000R new engine now available. Finance deal on a R1250GSA, 310R, S1000RR. Winter service deal June and July only. $200 to $400 you get $100 to spend on accessories, over $400 get $150. Getting servicing is still tight. Nil. Bailey says Condobolin still on, although Victorians not likely in. Certain BMW club outlets not changing logos. Motorcycle fatality, TMR focus groups active, trying to cover aspects of motorcycling to improve safety, such as training and mentoring. Will go back to government. Police frustrated with some motorcyclist’s attitudes. Lots happening in that space. Gary Bennett has found 50th publication “the Golden Ride”, we have 2 hard copies. No final soft copy found. All Journals in soft copy so old hard copies will be discarded. Don’s K1300R. Later in June, GS Experience in Maleny, get to ride 2 bikes for an hour for $49. 8:20 pm, next meeting 1st July.

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

Just been informed the NSW border is closed again for various parts of Greater Sydney and the Central Coast. This unfortunately has put paid to our June lunch ride to Tumbulgum Tavern which is a great ride so a great shame. Best however in case there are further restrictions and also following the advice of State Health Officer. I’ll look forward to us heading to Clifton instead and enjoying this beautiful weather.

Welcome to New Members:

Stuart White, DEAGON, S1000R Yves Du Bois, BARDON, R1200GS Stephen Sticklen, REDBANK PLAINS, R1250RS

Bill luyten Service Day

The Club Service Day was held at Rob Wynne’s place at Jimboomba on the 5th June. About 32 members met up at Rob’s to enjoy a bit of discussion on their bikes, a bit of maintenance and a particularly good demonstration of various tyre puncture repair by Tony Gray. Thanks Tony. Thanks again to Rob for providing the great shed and a beaut place to meet. Steak and a few sausage sandwiches (thanks to Rob providing the delicious steak) and drinks were sold for lunch ($87 was raised and will go to the RFDS). The GS-911 has recently had a firmware update to give a bit more functionality. To see what’s covered on your bike, check out this website link https://www.hexcode.co.za/ products/gs-911/function-chart

Tool’s Report

Special Tools

• 34mm socket for rotating crankshaft • 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

Club Tool Loan:

$50 deposit (refundable) for GS911. Tools and spares can be picked up at my place in Springfield or brought along to a monthly meeting or Club ride.

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-911WiFi and 3 pin diagnostic tools.

Contact Tools Officer

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

Rosi Johnson

Hi all, New Logo is finally up and running. Last month winner of the shirt was Ross Layther. Happy riding everyone now that the weather is nice and cool.

Cheers, Rosi

Regalia Report