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ISSUE 143
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 A lineup at the National Rally in Tamworth
143 CONTENTS
President’s Report
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Round The Bay
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Happy Birthday Mr. Kawasaki
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Phillip Islan Ride Day
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National Motor Museum
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Zero Motorcycles + Classifieds
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SA Club Ride
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Planning A Ride
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Melbourne Metro Report
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Alstonville Show & Shine
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National Rally - Tamworth
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Members Directory
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SA Sunday Run
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Club Info
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Membership Renewal
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Please Contribute
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PRESIDENTS REPORT
MY YEAR HAS HAD A GREAT START WITH A FIVE DAY TRIP TO MELBOURNE AND PHILLIP ISLAND IN JANUARY FOR THE ISLAND CLASSIC RACES. THE PHILLIP ISLAND CIRCUIT IS AMAZING WITH PICTURESQUE VIEWS OVER THE NEARBY OCEAN, GREAT FACILITIES, EXCELLENT PIT AREA AND SEVERAL GREAT VIEWING SPOTS.
The facilities include a café, Museum, simulators and a camping area. One of the great aspects of the Island Classic meet is being able to walk through the pits and see the race bikes up close. The British team managed to take home the trophy again. The race had entries from all over Australia along with England, Ireland, USA and New Zealand. Picture perfect weather topped the weekend off. One of the biggest highlights of the trip was meeting some more of my fellow VJMC members from the Melbourne area. First stop after landing and picking up our hire car was James and Stacey Sepsakos’s house in Doncaster for a BBQ. We were joined there by Melbourne member Phil Scorah. A big thank you to James and Stacey. Stayed in Melbourne city overnight then off to Cranbourne on the way to Philip Island. Stayed here for three nights with Melbourne Peninsula member Dave Parker organizing a night out at Trio’s restaurant for tea with six other people joining us including Trevor Whitty, Colin and Cherylee from Tooradin and South Australian VJMC member Russel Leek who was over for the races. Great food and great company. Saturday, morning tea at Dave and Helen Parker’s then off to the races. Met up with a few members there including Marty from Cooma, Clyde from Sydney, Ian and Ron (Jamjar) from Melbourne and another Sydney
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member in his VJMC shirt. Afterwards back to Colin’s for another BBQ. Sunday morning was again a great day with a good roll up of Melbourne members at the Pelican Café in Tooradin for the run down to the island for another great day of racing. Then came Monday and it was back on the big bird for the flight back to Brisbane. A huge thank you to the Melbourne members for their hospitality. The 2017 VJMC Rally in Tamworth, what and awesome event. To all those involved in the organizing of this event “Take a Bow”. You had the foresight to see this Rally happening in your beautiful city and you made it happen. A few people said it couldn’t be done in Tamworth however you have done yourselves proud. The Paradise Tourist Park was an excellent location with a fantastic camp kitchen providing the perfect venue for the Friday night Welcome BBQ and the Sunday AGM. The West Tamworth Leagues Club provided the perfect venue for the Saturday night Presentation Dinner. Around 220 attended with the stage area looking great having a Honda CB1100RD centre stage, Suzuki Katana to one side and a Honda CBX1000 on the other side. Red carpet led up to the stairs with a Honda Mini Trail one side and a Yamaha 100 on the other. Two large screens showed pictures from the days activities. There were some amazing motorcycles there too including a 1956 SA250
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Honda, a 1959 Meguro 250 (Meguro later became Kawasaki) and a 1960’s Lilac 250. Another interesting machine was the 6 Hour Race Honda CB750 belonging to one of our Armidale members. Good to see it picked up a trophy too. The Harris framed Suzuki was fascinating as was the immaculate Suzuki 750 Rotary. Well done to the Armidale group who had nine members there. Hope you all enjoyed it. So good to catch up with people there from at least five different states.
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So good to hear that one of rallyists was okay after his countershaft sprocket came off at 100kph and locked up the rear wheel. A big pat on the back to the fellow VJMC members who spent several hours on the side of the road getting him mobile again. That’s the comradeship of motorcyclists and the VJMC. Ride Safe John McNair President
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ROUND THE BAY
ROUND THE BAY IN A DAY! ARTICLE: PHIL MCMILLAN PHOTOS: PHIL MCMILLAN AND JEFF EELES
THIS RIDE IS USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUSH BIKE CROWD, BUT THIS ROUND THE BAY IN A DAY ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, LAST YEAR SAW A SMALL GROUP OF VJMC MEMBERS WITH THEIR HERITAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES - AND ALMOST PERFECT RIDING CONDITIONS -
TOUR AROUND PORT PHILLIP BAY IN A CLOCKWISE DIRECTION. Much fun was had. The ferry trip from Sorrento to Queenscliff gave us all a chance to sit and chat before being faced with the challenging question of where to stop for lunch. Many found this too much and had a snack on the
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ferry whilst cruising across a perfectly flat sea. Then we found the bakery in the main street of Queenscliff and had lunch again. No bike broke down and no-one was arrested. Even my 1975 Kawasaki 500 2 stroke triple made
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it all the way and on one set of plugs. It did burn up 24 litres for the 220kms. Jeff’s W650 used less than 10. Alex’s 1974 Kawasaki 500 triple had to turn back at Sorrento and return home for afternoon commitments. Brian’s XL500 was almost 100% co-operative when it came to kick starting. Michael’s Kawasaki 750 turbo (one owner, 180,000kms from new), purred two-up for the whole trip. John’s beaut bright red Suzuki GSX1100 was able to stretch its legs a couple of times. Tony played it safe and brought his DL650. The other Michael’s GS850 cruised along coolly. Next time we may incorporate a ride up to the top of Arthur’s Seat. We will also definitely try
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to avoid the horrible 50/60km/h stretch from Dromana to Sorrento. Whatever they say about Bourke Street pales into insignificance compared with this. The final 20kms coming into Melbourne is always a bit of a task, but the fine company and the nice weather made it much more bearable. In fact, I experienced quite a sense of achievement along with a glowing feeling of attachment to the old MK III. It’s the longest single journey we have ever had together. I had a mind to call it Long Way Round, but I think some celebrity types have used that already.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. KAWASAKI BY: JEF F EEL E S
THE GREAT MAN, SHOZO KAWASAKI, WAS BORN ON 2 DECEMBER 1837, AND PASSED ON THE SAME DATE 75 YEARS LATER. I GUESS THAT’S ONE OF THOSE ‘STRANGE, BUT TRUE’ FACTS THAT YOU MIGHT NEVER NEED AGAIN!
However, Shozo Kawasaki and his Kawasaki Heavy Industries left us a great legacy that many of us enjoy to this day. If I need to spell out what that is, you probably shouldn’t be reading this magazine! And so it was that I decided to celebrate the
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Great Man by arranging a Kawasaki Owners Event, for VJMC members, on 2 December 2016. Owners of any model Kawasaki were welcome, even newer bikes. 2 December 2016 was a warm early summer Friday evening. I thought about moving the date www.vjmc.org.au
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to something a little more ‘weekend friendly’ but, thought it would be appropriate to stick with the actual date for the first event, and see what happens from there on. A meeting place was arranged on the forecourt outside the Melbourne Museum, and from there, a short ride to Melbourne’s iconic Lygon Street entertainment/eatstreet, where we parked-up for an informal display. After gathering in Lygon Street, the group moved to one of the local eating houses for a pizza, pasta, or whatever. Yeah, I know, not very Japanese, but it was central. Members were encouraged to BYO, or buy, beg or borrow a Kawasaki, and other brands were welcomed too. It was a small’ish group that finally set off from outside the museum and parking near Argyle Square a short time later. Another member joined us there, and another, a little bit later on. Only one non-Kawasaki joined the group, but even it was suitably adorned with Kawasaki stickers hiding it’s true identity! Everyone who ‘stayed till stumps’ thoroughly enjoyed the evening, and vowed to repeat it again next year when it will be a Saturday, and will give more members a chance to participate. www.vjmc.org.au
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PHILLIP ISLAND
A PHILLIP ISLAND RIDE DAY EXPERIENCE BY IAN FOX
INSPIRED BY GRAEME FEATHERSTON’S EXCELLENT ARTICLE IN ISSUE #141, I THOUGHT I’D SHARE MY OWN ‘NEWBIE’ TRACK-DAY EXPERIENCE, AND HOPE THAT OTHERS MIGHT FIND IT ENTERTAINING.
My collection focuses on the mid-eighties superbikes from Honda, and at the moment consists of a CB1100R, a CB1100F, a VF1000R, VF1000F, and a VF750F. I think you can see a pattern here? I thought I’d grab the race-version and the street version of the marque’s flagship
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bikes released at a time when I was a little younger and more impressionable. Naturally, all I could afford at the time was a CB900F, which was no slouch, but the other bikes were definitely more aspirational. Especially in the hands of Gardner/Johnson/Neill etc.
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Being recently retired, I thought it a good opportunity to finally get my hands on my Holy Grail – a CB1100R, and I managed to do this through the VJMC. This is truly my Super-Bike. Thanks Gary, she hasn’t let me down yet. I was fortunate enough to have received a Phillip Island Ride Day voucher from my terrific kids for my 60th birthday, which immediately threw up a quandary. Which bike would I take? Do I take the relatively rare and expensive 1100R? or the heavy, but less precious 1000R? I thought about the VF750F for a nano-second, but I still hadn’t got it running at its peak. The 1100F was in pieces waiting for the powdercoating to return. It would take some time before I could decide, and I planned to book the event as late in the year as I could, hoping to score the best weather. Phillip Island can be miserable if it’s cold and wet. I don’t do wet anymore.
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I managed to blag a bike trailer, and accommodation booked, I settled down to some serious anticipation. I poured over the PIRD website gleaning as much info as I could, and discovered I’d need to hire full leathers, probably boots, and I had doubts my gloves would pass muster. All ordered online. Too easy. All I had to do was turn up to the track at 7am on the morning, which is why we booked accommodation the night before. The trip was uneventful, apart from the usual delay on the Monash, and we made it down and settled in to our accommodation at the Amaroo Park Cabin and Camping Park in Cowes. Turns out it’s the same place I stayed when I saw Gardner win the GP in 1989. The manager and his wife were terrific people, and seemed genuinely interested in my bike and our adventure.
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PHILLIP ISLAND
It seemed that every second car on the island was towing a bike trailer, and every second one of those had 2 track-day specials onboard. This was going to be interesting. After getting my registgration forms, and wife’s spectator form sorted, we found the hired garage, which was shared with another 3 likely lads, all of whom were in the process of fitting their tyrewarmers to their bikes, suspended front and rear by bike stands. Oh crap. Am I in over my head? Bugger it. I’m here to have fun. A trip through scrutineering saw them gaffer-
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tape over my mirrors, wiggle the fairing, check the tyres, test the throttle return and squeeze the brakes. All good, and I earned a little sticker for being a good boy, and a ‘timing’ sticker for my helmet. Next I was off to get fitted for the leathers, boots and gloves. That guy knew his stuff and pulled the right sizes first up, and I was good to go. A bit of a wait, then off to the riders-briefing in pit lane. They covered the basics, then asked the first-timers to hang around for some extra attention. They guy explained he would lead us around for an initial 2 laps, pointing out the marshaling points, as well as the best line to use, assuming everyone was following his lead. This turned out to be largely a waste for riders 5 or 6 removed from the front, as everyone was all over the place like a mad woman’s ... aah, breakfast. The White Group were first out, and we lined up in pit lane ready for the off. We were released at about 2 second intervals, and it was hammer down straight away as you merge before Doohan corner after the blend line. Crickey. Straight in the deep end. Like a good little newbie, I made sure to note all the marshal stations while trying to concentrate on a reasonable line, and turn of speed. This was something else entirely alien to me, and unlike any spirited road riding I’ve done in the past. You’re on the track for one thing, and that is to race. The guys had told us at the briefing to not worry about anyone behind you (which
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is why they tape the mirrors), as long as you can ride smoothly and be reasonably predicable, it’s up to others to find a safe way past you. I think I made a good fist of my first few laps, and was getting more and more comfortable with my bike. How good was this? Jamming on the brakes at Honda Hairpin, scraping my boots around Siberia, and that stomach turning left-right over Lukey Heights. I could handle the 150/100/50 braking markers well enough at Honda, but all you get over the hill at Lukey is a 50m! I had noted that a couple of the turns seemed to tighten up towards their exits, and I kind of wished I’d been able to see which line our instructor had taken. Never mind I thought, remember that for next lap and deal with it then. Next lap of course, and I thought ‘bugger! That was it and I stuffed it up again. And the next lap too. All part of the learning experience I guess. About half-way through our session, they red-flagged us because someone had binned it around turn 12 onto the main straight, so in we all went. The second session came around, and everyone seemed a little more relaxed. Once again someone’s enthusiasm outstripped their ability, and right in front of me they entered the sand trap at Siberia. Fortunately it wasn’t serious enough to end the session, so we got our full go at it. Turns out it was one of the guys in my garage, and neither he nor his bike were badly damaged. Later in the day, one of the other riders would take off with his rear tyre warmer still fitted. I had a chuckle to myself. The rest of the day was more of the same really. Simply awesome, and I had to pinch myself to make sure that yep, this is me, riding around one of the world’s best bike
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tracks, on one of the best Honda production racers of its time. The organisers frown on riders timing their laps (because it’s not a race!), but I managed to sneak my phone into my pocket with Pirelli’s Diablo SBK app running. I’m not going to embarrass myself by divulging my lap times, but I will say I got a 54˚ right lean, and a 55˚ left lean angle, and I’m happy with that. Running through my mind through all of this of course was ‘Remember you twit, you’ve got to ride this rather expensive thing back home at the end of this, so don’t go crazy’ I’m pretty happy I got the balance between being careful and having fun about right. The photos taken by the track photographer clearly show I had no idea what I was doing, but boy was it fun. I managed to chew up my tyres a little, and that wouldn’t normally happen around here. The trip home just ‘happened’. We made it OK, apart from another stack on the Monash. Welcome back to reality I thought. As I write this, the good lady and myself, along with some friends are ready to head back to the Island for the AMCN International Classic meeting, where I will bore them all witless about how these numpties should be taking this line or braking much later there. I will be unbearable. But I’ve earnt it I reckon.
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NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM
NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM THE SA BRANCH OF THE VJMC HAS SET UP A STAND AT THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM IN BIRDWOOD. The stand was organised by Geoff Ellis with funding from the NATCOM. There are examples of the main four brands as well as the central display showing the oldest Yamaha ‘over the counter’ 250 racer in the country alongside the last one to be sold. Other bikes include two examples of unrestored Kawasaki 900, a Honda 6, a Suzuki Stinger, 750 Waterbottle and TA250, a Liberty Ranch Model, a Honda TT Commemoration road bike and an offroad special made from a Suzuki 550 triple grafted into a Yamaha Tenere. The stand will be in place until the middle of June.
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ZERO MOTORCYCLES + CLASSIFIEDS
ZERO MOTORCYCLES BY: BR I A N AV ERY
IN OCTOBER 2016, MY WIFE AND I MADE A TRIP TO THE US TO ATTEND THE WEDDING OF A LONG TIME FRIEND, BASED IN CLAIFORNIA. THE TRIP INCLDED A WEEK’S STAY IN SILICON VALLEY, AND WHILE THERE, I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE A GUIDED TOUR OF THE ZERO MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN SCOTTS VALLEY.
Those parts, frame, forks, wheels etc all come from third party suppliers off site, while design, manufacture and build of all the “electronic” components are done in house. Final assembly takes place in the Scotts Vallet plant, and completed bikes are shipped from there to buyers around the world. The build process is almost entirely done by hand in a small but well laid out plant.
Another ex work colleague was at that that time, the CEO at Zero motorcycles, and was able to make all the arrangements for my visit. Scotts Valley is a relatively small town, and is located in a beautiful area N.W. of San Francisco. The day of the visit was perfect, around 25 degrees, bright sunshine. We were met by the company's marketing manager, who also happens to be a keen motorcyclist, and who conducts these tours on a regular basis. It was really interesting to see that much of the company focus and expertise is actually in the area of “electronics”, designing and building the vehicle battery and electronics systems, rather than traditional motorcycle components for their electric motorcycles.
CLASSIFIEDS PARTS WANTED Kawasaki A1 or A7 complete engine or incomplete engine and parts for early model twin. Also rear drive sprocket assembly including coupling and sleeve, dual seat, header pipes and mufflers and petrol tank filling cap. Honda CX650 twin pistons 0.50mm oversize, one pair carburetors, big end shells and final drive shaft. Honda CB175 twin piston rings 52mm standard or oversize and head gaskets. Yamaha YR2 350cc workshop manual. Contact Greg Patmore 03 6266 4007 www.vjmc.org.au
FOR SALE 1972 H1B Kawasaki 500cc triple, orange in color, complete and in pieces. Great project and a classic bike. Phone Vince on 02.49731852 FOR SALE 1975 H1F Kawasaki 500 triple going and on club plates. Not many of this model made it to Australia. Very good condition. Phone Vince 02.731852
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SA CLUB SUB 250 RIDE
SA CLUB SUB 250 RIDE BY: NAT H A N W EBST ER
FOLLOWING THE BEST PART OF A WEEK OF VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES IN ADELAIDE, THE MORNING OF SATURDAY, FEB 11, DAWNED WITH A WELCOME RELEASE OF COOLER TEMPS.
We met in the car park of the Birkenhead Tavern at Birkenhead from 9:45am. Then following the confirmation that everyone who had contacted me to let me know they would be attending had indeed arrived, we set off on time at 10:30am, with Andre kindly undertaking the role of sweep rider. We followed the route we had taken last year, which meant we had a ride past the ASC works where the next generation of Australian submarines are being built. This part of the ride is comparatively free of other traffic, and so riders could give there steeds a bit of a stretch, up to, an including the 70kph “legal” speed limit. We then rode up to Outer Harbor for the ride along the coast road to Glenelg. The weather was great, and we could see a lot of people enjoying the beaches as we rode past. I glanced in my rear view mirror and it appeared that we had more riders in the group that we started with. These were a Yamaha XV250 and a WRF250 of unknown vintage. However, the more the merrier I say! Once we got to Glenelg, we headed straight back to the Birkenhead Tavern. Glenelg is always busy with traffic, so I just had to get the leading group to halt briefly whilst we waited for the second group to get through a set of lights. On the ride back, the XV250 & WRF250 went on
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somewhere else, but we were joined by a rider on a Honda Grom125 (who had joined us halfway through the ride last year too). We arrived back at the Birkenhead Tavern somewhere between Midday and 12:30pm, and sat down for lunch at the pre-booked table. We then enjoyed a good yarning session and catching up with folks we may not have seen for a while. I was glad we did not set off any later that morning, as the temperature had risen considerably by the time the ride ended. There were 15 bikes on the ride, of which 9 were Sub 250 bikes. The bikes/riders were as follows” Myself, Yamaha DT175MX 1978 Tom Osborne Suzuki TS250 1974 Roger O’Loughlin Honda XL250 1974 Roger Sumnall Honda VT250 Ron Ritter Yamaha SRV250 1994 David Pettersen Honda Benly 90 1996 Darwin McLynn Yamaha DT250 1976 Les Beyer Yamaha YDS3 1965 Tim Franklin Honda CA95 1965 Graham Sandell Suzuki GSXR600 2004 Peter Donellan Kawasaki Z1300 1981 Mick Bulman Honda XBR500 1997 David Ward Yamaha R1 2006 David Stone Honda Grom125 2016 Andre Pettersen Suzuki DRZ400 2015
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PLANNING A RIDE
PLANNING AND ORGANISING RIDES BY: JOH N MC NA IR
IT OFTEN SEEMS LIKE QUITE A CHORE TO ORGANISE A CLUB RIDE FOR A GROUP OF PEOPLE. IT CAN BE MADE EASIER THOUGH WITH A FEW PREPARATIONS BEFORE THE EVENT. I DON’T SAY THAT I AM AN EXPERT BUT OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS I HAVE BEEN ON AND ORGANISED A HUGE AMOUNT OF RIDES AND I HOPE THIS ARTICLE IS OF HELP.
Think about where your ride is going. If it’s winter and you are in Melbourne then you may not want to go into the mountains. Similarly if you are in Mildura you might not want to have a ride down into the Mallee country in the middle of summer. So consider the weather when deciding where to go. You can have rides to a coffee shop or a motorcycling event. These can be a ride to the coffee shop or just meet there. Regular catch ups like this are a great social outing and bonds a club together. In the summertime
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early morning breakfast rides are good in that you get out and have a ride and can be back before it gets too hot. For the suburban areas, a night ride is a great summer night outing. Not a good idea in rural areas though with those Skippie things around. Not to mention the odd deer around now too. A friend was driving to work in the early hours before sunrise and spotted two deer in a park in suburban Brisbane recently. I wouldn’t like one of them for a mascot thanks. Pick out a departure point that is next to or at a garage www.vjmc.org.au
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so riders can leave the departure point with full tanks. This avoids stopping again at the first garage to refuel. Plenty of room for parking is important too. It’s also good if there is coffee and food there for those who get there early. Try to select a garage that is on the outskirts of town in the direction you are going preferably after the last set of traffic lights. That way there is less chance of the group being split up. This also saves members from travelling into a suburban meeting point and then riding back out past their suburb. I like to try and avoid taking a group through bad intersections and really busy shopping centres. Too easy to get separated and some may take a chance in an endeavour to stay with the group especially if they are in an area they don’t know. Before departure advise your fellow riders of where they are going and ensure that your lead and tail rider know the ride route. The tail rider should if possible be on a bike that stands out in your mirrors. Ensure all riders know who the lead and tail riders are before departure. If you are travelling on a long ride see who has got the shortest fuel range and plan your fuel stops to suit that bike and when you stop ensure everyone tops up. I’ve heard it many times before when people say “It’s okay, I have plenty of fuel left”. However they
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usually don’t have enough to last to next planned fuel stop thus requiring another fuel stop in between and another 20 to 30 minutes gone with people having a coffee, smoke and toilet visit. I once went on a 600klm club ride from Sydney to Corryong in Victoria via Cooma, Cabramurra and Khancoban however I had to work on the Saturday morning so had a solo ride down three hours behind the club and arrived one hour behind them. Of course I only had the one bike to fill up but I planned my stops and had a drink, food and toilet break at the same place. On a long ride, keep an eye on your mirrors for the rider behind you. If you notice that rider is missing stop as soon as you can and if the rider in front is watching his mirrors he should stop as well. This way a rider doesn’t get left a hundred kilometres back with something broken. When booking motels, check if they have undercover parking. This makes it a lot easier to unpack or pack a bike in bad weather. Overnight rides are great and if you can find accommodation within walking distance of eating outlets it means you can have a drink without having to ride back to your motel. Most importantly, just get out there and do it. Keep safe and have lots of fun.
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MELBOURNE METRO
MELBOURNE METRO REPORT BY: PHIL SCOR A H & JAMES SEPSAKOS
THERE HAS BEEN A SHIFT IN THE STYLE OF ACTIVITIES THE MELBOURNE METRO GROUP HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN AS WE CAME OUT OF THE UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER HANGING ON UNTIL CHRISTMAS.
The diversity of events was apparent from many members attending other group social events, participation and VJMC representation in externally organised charity events and rides for example:• Classics on Cowes – Moto GP weekend in October • Festival of Wheels- Moorabbin Airport late November • Classic Japan - Como Park early December • Toy Runs - Ballarat and Father Bob’s Toy Run – Melbourne • Isabella and Marcus Fund Classic Car Day – Chelsea – March The last Melbourne Metro social event for 2016 collected celebration foodstuffs for the Salvation Army Christmas charity drive. There were mid week social evenings at locations other than the usual Grandview Fairfield Melbourne at Geelong on an occasional basis and more recently at Berwick on a regular basis. This was proposed to enable the geographically spread of members to get together regularly more
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easily without the tyranny of Melbourne’s traffic gridlock to overcome. Member’s contribution to new ideas for rides has produced some very interesting and enjoyable events: • The Dirty Weekend Ride – specially for trail bikes – inaugural ride in October and another in the planning • Charles’ Tiddler Ride – keeping the small wheels turning – November • VJMC Kawasaki Owners Evening Event – inner city get together to celebrate founder Kawasaki Shôzô’s birthday and death on December 2nd • Colin’s Shed Day - February All this was underpinned by the regular contributions of monthly mid week rides regular Sunday morning gatherings and rides if the mood was there. Thank you all event organisers, contributors to the VJMC Calendar and respective Forums and spreading the word to those outside the club getting them interested enough to dip a toe in the water and attend an event.
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SHOW & SHINE
SHOW ‘N’ SHINE ALST0NVILLE DUE TO THE POOR WEATHER - (WE HAD 10 INCHES IN 2 DAYS) - NRCMCC’S ‘SHOW AND SHINE’ ANNUAL EVENT AT THE ALSTONVILLE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTRE [MANAGED BY THE LOCAL BRANCH OF HOOKERS REAL-ESTATE] HAD TO BE MOVED AT SHORT NOTICE TO THE 26TH MARCH FROM THE PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED DATE OF THE 19TH. This presented commitment problems for our members from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, who were previously expected to attend with at least 3 restored/trailered Japanese classic machines, as well as solo riders. Well, it couldn’t be helped and so this years event only had around 60 machines displayed, sourced mainly from our loyal local members. Peter Lake was again up early, going to the car-park with direction signs & taping exclusion zones before 6.30am, and to initiate the VJMC display; myself following at 7.30am to help with the setting-up of our new tent and FNC banner. [Peter was made a life-member of NRCMCC at this event’s prize giving. The award is well-deserved, as he certainly has made a positive impact on the success of the local classic-bike scene for every owner irrespective of make owned]. This year we were blessed with a new shade-tent & banner courtesy of our National VJMC Committee. These assets made a heap of difference to stall operator’s comfort and the amount of ‘presence’ we exhibited to the general public (see photos). As a result of this boon, public/non-member visits, magazine disposals, chats and issue of current VJMC application forms were increased 50% from last year. The main thrust of most enquiries was over which machine to pick for a prospective to restore. The point was made to them that while VJMC accepted a 15 year exhibition limit, in NSW ‘classic’ designation for any bike was 30+ years
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to qualify for generous Historic Rego benefits. So the quicker they made up their minds and got the combined knowledge/expertise of VJMC membership behind them for their restoration the better! Taking down the the displays, BBQ area, tents and banners is often a job left to “the few”, as the others roar off home and/or to the Pub. But I’m pleased to say this wasn’t the case here and after considerable efforts by volunteers from both clubs the Coles car-park was left pristine and ready for another year. Our thanks go as usual to the Northern Rivers Classic Motorcycle Club’s Show Committee for their support and much-appreciated approval for our fledgling NSW Far North Coast chapter to be able to be present at their event. Also Noel Edwards for exhibiting his 1976 Yamaha RD250 in un-restored & regularly used condition as a feature of our new VJMC tent, plus of course Shannons Insurance for their usual assistance, including supplying zip-ties when wind-gusts blew our banner onto the tarmac. We look forward to more local members coming to ride anything they own including smaller capacity machines on our “1st Wednesday Midweek Rides”starting from the old Lismore Railway Station at 8.45am, always with a mid-point stop for coffee & chat somewhere - as per published details in VJMC Magazine.
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AFTER 16 MONTHS OF PLANNING THE DAY HAD FINALLY ARRIVED, IT WAS TIME FOR THE PARTY TO BEGIN; THE NATIONAL RALLY HAD COME TO TAMWORTH. The Rally began on Friday March third at the Paradise Tourist Park with the registration sign-on process followed by a bar-b-que dinner in the Park’s recreation area. Old friendships were renewed and new acquaintances made during the splendid feast provided by the West Tamworth Rotarians. The conversations and refreshments flowed as everyone looked forward excitedly to the week-end’s activities.
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Saturday dawned with a heavy sky but we believed that, with luck, the weather would hold. The breakfast and muster point for the morning ride was the Oxley Lookout. Perched in the hills above Tamworth it provided all with an eagle’s view across the picturesque Peel Valley. The lookout’s carpark was awash with chrome, candy paint and twostroke smoke as the rally participants wandered about examining the detail of the vast array of machines present. One machine in particular, Tony Sculper’s 1956 Honda SA250, drew many an admiring glance and detailed comment as it sat glinting in the morning light, the only one of its kind here in Oz and fastidiously detailed. But it was now time for the ride to depart, so the vast contingent mounted up and then the streets of Tamworth came alive with four stroke growls and the buzz of the two strokes as the line of fine old machines snaked its way out of town and into the surrounding rural landscape.
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The ride route had been chosen to offer a variety road environs all offering a changing vista of rural scenes, from wooded sections to open fields and country villages. By the time the rest stop at Moonbi was reached my constant re-assurance that the clouds held no threat proved incorrect as a light shower had made its presence felt. However this failed to dampen the spirits of most and although several did actually hightail it back along the highway to Tamworth, (some of whom I believe merely followed suit thinking that was where the ride was actually going), the rest followed the planned ride up through the Moonbi Gap Road and then on to Tamworth via Moore Creek. Everyone made it back to the display area in the Country Music Association Museum’s carpark, conveniently located alongside the Paradise Tourist Park, although one unlucky sole had a little mishap, his back brake catching alight on the home stretch. Thankfully this was quickly extinguished with the assistance of some locals and no one was injured. We had a specific plan for the layout of the display and with the co-operation of the riders the marshals were able to complete the task of organizing the machines in their correct areas. The majority were arranged in decade of manufacture but we also had specific areas for the concours machines, dirt bikes and the race
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and modified bikes. The display was open to the public and proved to be quite popular, with a considerable number of spectators of all ages taking the opportunity to admire the fine collection of machines. But now the serious business of judging began. We were lucky enough to enlist the help five very experienced motorcycle mechanics from the local area to judge the concours and pro-judging categories, but their task was no easy one. They were suitably impressed with the quality of bikes on display, their most outstanding comment being that there a number of bikes in the general area that could have easily been entered in the concours category. Other prizes were judged by the National Committee and yet more by the Rally entrants. Walking amongst the throng of spectators the usual comments could be heard, “that was my first bike” or “I had one of those back in the day” “haven’t seen one of those for a long time” and of course “wish I had of kept that one”. Luckily the weather held long enough for the display to finish, although the afternoon shower did make packing up a bit interesting.
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Saturday evening and time for the presentation dinner, we had twohundred and thirty souls booked in for the festivities at the Blazes auditorium in West Tamworth Leagues Club. Now, as it across the river a ways from Rally HQ a shuttle bus service was arranged to transport the revellers. Upon arrival the guests were surprised by an old Yammie YL2 ag bike complete with spade, dirt and blue cattle dog laying in wait in the foyer. However the best was yet to come; more bikes adorned the inside of the auditorium, a wirewheeled Katana 1100 and Honda VF1000R sat on the flanks and a Honda CB1100RC up on the stage. But down to business, so while the delegates enjoyed a two course meal the many trophy winners walked the red carpet up to the stage to collect their trophies. (The list of winners is attached at the end of this writing). As they say “a great night was had by all� and it was over all too soon. It had rained on and off all night Saturday but Sunday proved to be dry so after the Rotarians cooked breakfast and the deliberations of the AGM the planned ride out to Chaffey Dam set off. This time there was no precipitation and all reported an enjoyable excursion. And then it was over. Many folk had already set off home but a few diehards remained in town so an impromptu post rally dinner was held at the City Bowling Club that evening.
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Everyone I have spoken with has said they enjoyed the rally despite the little bit rain we had (of course the weekend after the rally was blessed with cloudless skies!). The members of the Tamworth Area Group worked hard in the lead up and even harder on the weekend and I would like to publically thank them all for their effort. We learned a couple of things this time around and have a couple of tweaks figured out to make the next one even better. So if you missed out best mark your calendar and book your holidays so you can come along next year. It will be on the same weekend, that is March second to forth 2018, and the venues will be the same, so get in and book your accommodation early before it’s all gone. See you in Tamworth! Motopaulie (We still have a little rally merchandise left so if you’d like to get hold of some drop us a line at vjmc.tamworth@gmail.com )
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VJMC RALLY ENTRANTS JUDGING Best Pre 1960: Sponsored by Redimix Frank Loveridge Meguro S7 Best 1961 to 1970: Sponsored by Sean McKillop Painting Greg Tuerlings Suzuki T20 Best 1971 to 1980: Sponsored by Bradbow Mechanical Services David Finch H2 Kawasaki Best 1981 to 1990: Sponsored by Ardina Electrical Services Northwest Alan Davis Kawasaki GPz750 Best 1991 to 2002: Sponsored by Ardina Electrical Services Northwest Alan Munday SRV250 Best Off Road: Sponsored by Sigma Aerospace Nick Whalley Honda SL 175K1 Best Race Bike: S ponsored by Bes Elect Electrical Richard Mingay Honda CB750K2 Best Special/Modified: S ponsored by Bes Elect Electrical Greg Tuerlings MacIntosh Suzuki Special Best Tiddler: Sponsored by Bes Elect Electrical Peter Loveridge Honda CT110 Most Desirable Motorcycle: Sponsored by Bes Electrical Tony Sculper Honda SA250
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VJMC COMMITTEE AWARDS VJMC Presidents Selection: S ponsored by National Hood and Flue Cleaning Ray Burrows Honda CB400N Founders Award: John Ingle Yamaha DS6 Oldest Bike: S ponsored by Old Bike Australasia Tony Sculper Honda SA250 Furthest Ridden: S ponsored by Sean McKillop Painting Don Seedsman 1340km Hard Luck Award: Sponsored by Burke Street Laundry Simon Bellamt Special Interest Award: Sponsored by Bradbow Mechanical Services Richard Mingay Honda CB750K2
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VJMC PRO JUDGING Best Honda: Sponsored by Western Ranges Motorcycles Leon Boddington Honda CB750 Next Best Honda: S ponsored by Western Ranges Motorcycles Davin Manvell Honda VF1000R Best Suzuki: Sponsored by Western Ranges Motorcycles Stephen Bland Suzuki GT750 Next Best Suzuki: S ponsored by Western Ranges Motorcycles Phil Thompson Suzuki Katana 1100 Best Yamaha: S ponsored by Harvey Morris Motorcycle Repairs Eric Leah Yamaha CS5E Next Best Yamaha: Sponsored By Harvey Morris Motorcycle Repairs Mark Leadbeater Yamaha RD350LC Best Kawasaki: Sponsored by Westside Motorcycles David Finch Kawasaki H2 750 Next Best Kawasaki: S ponsored by Westside Motorcycles Ron Campey Kawasaki H2 750 Best of the Rest: Mark Richardson Hodaka 125 Wombat Next best of the Rest: Frank Loveridge Meguro S7 Best Original/Unrestored: S ponsored by Sigma Aerospace Mark Leadbeater Yamaha RD400G Next best original/Unrestored: Sponsored by Sigma Aero Space Leon Boddington Honda CB750K2
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CONCOURS JUDGING Best Honda: Sponsored by Redimix Tony Sculper Honda SA250 Best Yamaha: S ponsored by Redimix Paul Sattler Yamaha TX750 Best Suzuki: Sponsored by Redimix Ross Murray Suzuki RE5 Best Kawasaki: Sponsored by Redimix Eddie Howard Kawasaki H2 750 Best of the Rest: S ponsored by Redimix Gary Burgess Honda CBX1000 Best Restoration: Sponsored by Redimix Tony Sculper Honda SA250 Best Original/Unrestored: S ponsored by Redimix Cephas Rodgers Honda CX500TC
Z-POWER AWARDS Best Pre 1981 Kawasaki: Sponsored by Z Power Australia Andrew Meagher Z1 900 Best Post 1981 Kawasaki: Sponsored by Z-Power Australia Ross Gleeson Kawasaki Z1R Mark2
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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. www.vjmc.org.au
SA SUNDAY RUN
SA SUNDAY RUN ARTICLE: MICK BULMAN PICS: GRAHAM SANDELL
A REALLY GOOD TURN-OUT AT THE STEAM-ROLLER PARK, STIRLING, AT 8 IN THE MORNING. 11 OF US WITH MACHINES RANGING FROM ROY’S 175 HONDA TO A PAIR OF RATHER TASTY CBXS. 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 stuff.
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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
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
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 CLUB REGISTRATION SCHEME
QLD
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South East Qld
North
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
Brisbane
Graeme Knight | 0411 034 938
Peter Donnellan | 0408 839 805 | peted@internode.on.net
South
Geoffrey Ellis | 08 8384 1700 | geoffe@chariot.net.au
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Dave Williams | 0418 687 855 dave.williams@se1.bp.com
Meet: Tonsley Hotel, South Road, Clovelly Park. 6:30pm on the last Thursday of each month Contact: Mick mgo22098@bigpond.com.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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REPRESENTATIVES
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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 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 Illawarra Barry Fitzgerald 0487 746 020 bmfitz@internode.on.net 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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NORTHERN TERRITORY Darwin Vacant
QUEENSLAND
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 Vic Muller 0429 160 856 muddmuller@gmail.com 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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