RESTORE & RIDE MAGAZINE

September - October, 2019

Coffs Harbour and District Motorcycle Restorers Club Inc

Safe riding throughout the year

Tip to Trophy Tale

Gavin’s very tidy Yamaha Winner of the Perpetual Stanley Phelps Trophy at Glenreagh Timber Festival.

All Correspondence to :- The Secretary, CH&DMRC, Jetty PO Box 4248,

Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450. coffs.motorcycle.restorers@gmail.com

Club Office Bearers 2019-2020

PRESIDENT Geoff Newton 6699-2017 VICE-PRESIDENT Rob Popplewell 6653-4532 SECRETARY Peter Tarabay 0414-259-728 TREASURER Glenn White 6655-9369 CLUB CAPTAIN Jeff McKenzie 6650-0331 VICE CAPTAINS Roy Atherton 0428-218-613

Kerry Hendy 6652-6947 Lara Bechaz 0413-582-384

PUBLICITY OFFICER Wayne Adams 0400-002-105 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Gavin Gill 6653-2646 PUBLIC OFFICER Peter Tarabay 0414-259-728 REGISTRAR Geoff Newton 6699-2017 LIBRARIAN Laura McKenzie 665- 0331 PROPERTY OFFICER Rob Popplewell 6653-4532 EDITOR Vacant MAG DISTRIBUTION Laura & Jeff McKenzie 6650-0331 FACEBOOK ADMIN. Mick Carpenter 0418-300-171 MACHINE EXAMINERS Kevin Barber 6658-4535 (Coffs Hbr)

Roy Atherton 0428-218-613 (Coffs Hbr) Chris Pearson 0429-667-048 (Nambucca) Grahame Maddeford 0429-905-708 (Bellingen) Nigel Locke 0411-210-616 (Urunga) Dennis Marriott 6658-2764 (Toormina)

RALLY CONVENER AND COMMITTEE: Rob Popplewell 6653-4532 + 10 members Club Contact Details:

Postal: P.O. Box 4248, Coffs Harbour Jetty, 2450 Web: http://www.coffsharbourmotorcyclerestorers.com/index.html Email: coffs.motorcycle.restorers@gmail.com CLUB MEETINGS: 3rd Thursday of each month, 7.00pm at Sawtell RSL, Sawtell. Come early for a meal at the bistro. LIFE MEMBERS: Don Sonter, John Budds*, Pete Richmond, Bill Baker*, Ned O‘Brien, Rob Popplewell *Deceased

The rides have been well attended and there have been different members

attending the varied offerings on the ride calendar, indicating a higher level of

membership participation. There are additional articles in the magazine

describing two new activities, the “movie night” and the “dirt day” and

hopefully these will be well supported and can become a feature of future ride

calendars. There is also a busy round of shows and rallies for those who enjoy

these activities and the entry forms are at the end of the magazine.

The AGM has come and gone with some forty members in attendance. Geoff’s

presidential report described the busy last year and the growth of the club and

moved a round of congratulations for the outgoing committee which was

carried by acclamation. In a similar vein, outgoing Secretary Jenni referred to

the growth of the club and the new structures for dealing with the increased

membership, while Treasurer Glenn noted the club was in a healthy financial

situation. In the election the incumbents were basically returned to their

positions with Peter Tarabay (Secretary) and Lara Bechaz (Vice-Captain) joining

the committee. The two positions for which committee members had

completed their three years of service, were the secretary replaced by Peter

Tarabay, and the editor, who was not replaced. Election for the editor’s position

will be referred to the next general meeting.

Nick Hiller (Stand in editor) 6655-3690 Email: sparkshiller@bigpond.com

173 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6652-4022

Out and About

Ebor Ride, 30th June, 2019.

As often is the case, there seems to be a fair bit of confusion at Bellingen at the

meeting spot opposite the Purple Carrot. There are about 20 plus bikes

(including Graham’s Rudge Ulster, just back on the road after having the four

valve head given a good once over), but it is nearly impossible to sort out who

wants to go for a ride and who wants to go for coffee. Eventually, it sorts out

and about a dozen head up the mountain for morning tea at Tyringham, while

the others went back to the Butter Factory.

The ride to Tyringham is outstanding with relatively warm conditions and the

country truly in bloom, looking the best it has in months. “Janet’s café” supplied

us with the basics and we

enjoyed a lay on the grass

in the sunshine and were

joined by life member,

Pete Richmond, who

brought humour and

stories from Dorrigo in the

good old days. Pete then

lead the mixed bunch of

Dan’s and Matt’s Guzzis,

Pete’s Triumph, Ward’s

BSA outfit (the A10 gives a

competitive edge not

seen on the M21 outfit!),

John’s Beema and a

trifecta of V-Stroms (Jenni, Paul and Nick), on an exhilarating ride to Ebor,

where we regroup with Gary (Triumph), Steve (Norton) and Ross (Harley) and

partook of a hearty pub lunch regaled with stories of John doing burn outs on a

Ducati inside the bar of the Long Flat Hotel in a time long, long ago! The sun

kept shining for the trip down the mountain.

.188 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6651-6611

1 Gdt Seccombe Cl, Coffs Harbour.Ph.6650-4200

Ulong Cafe, 3rd July, 2019.

A beautiful day for a ride, a fact which was not lost on the twenty or so who made the trip up the mountain. The Coffs riders swelled the ranks of the already gathered locals for an enjoyable cuppa and a bite to eat.

3 Gerard Drive, Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6652- 8062

29/252 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-4088

Homebase Centre, CoffsHarbour. Ph.6652-1877

Cnr Halls road & Pacific highway, Coffs Harbour.

Tamworth Rally, 19th- 21st July, 2019.

I entered 2 bikes, BMW R26 and Ariel Square Four.

The R26 would do the Friday and Sunday short rides and the Square 4 long Saturday ride. The Squariel was already at Tamworth, where friend Rod Hemming had been trying to sort out rough running for me. He wanted me to ride it on Friday as a test, so I headed off to Paradise Park, (the rally base) Soon realised some rough running was still evident but it’d be OK for the ride. None -the-less I rang Rod to let him know. He said bring it back and take the R26 so he could have another go at it while warm. I’d now miss the start and didn’t know the rally route, but Dave Smith, one of the organizers, said he’d follow me to Rods, then guide me and the R26 to the ride catch-up stop. Dave was on an M20 BSA, not noted for sporting

John, below zero in Bendemeer performance, but it was somewhat faster than the R26! I had to almost flog the tail shaft out of R26 to keep Dave in sight. We joined the rally ride at Moonbi just as they were leaving. This section of the ride followed a winding rural road to Limbri where afternoon tea in a park was available. The return was via the same road to Kootingal where things got a bit confused as some peeled off to the right and others continued straight on, but I knew straight on would take me to Nemingha where Rod lived so that’s the way I went.

Saturday came up cold as always in July here but it was clear, sunny and calm, an ideal ride day. R26 is quite pleasant to ride if one rides at the speed it Gary guarding the Honda 4’s in the Sun wants to travel at. But that isn’t very fast and as today was 200kms and I wanted to get to lunch before all the food had gone, so I would be on the

Squariel, running rough or not. There were around 80 starters and a good variety as well. The route was out to the north west of Tamworth via roads that I wasn’t familiar with but they were good riding. Somerton on the Oxley highway was morning tea. Here I caught up with other Coffs riders, Nick, Gary, the two Johns, Steve and Bob. From Somerton we had a short dash along the Oxley to the Keepit Dam turn-off, then via more great riding roads to Manilla. Most of this stage I kept company with a pair of pre WW2 singles ripping along in the 55-60mph range. One was a Rudge. There was a catch-up stop at Manilla, and then we headed back to Tamworth for lunch at the Riding for the Disabled establishment. There was an optional 50km ride after lunch but I headed back to Rod. The presentation dinner was at Paradise Park. The meal was good and I even managed to get 2 desserts! John Munson & Gary McLeod left straight after the meal & before the raffles. Gave me their tickets, and I won 3 prizes, thanks fellas!

Sunday was fine again with just some high cloud. Today’s ride was to Chaffy dam via a series of back roads. This route has been used on previous rallies so was familiar to me. On the R26 again, I’d decided to follow the pack at the speed the R26 liked and had a nice sedate ride. There’s not much water in Chaffy dam! Rob’s Squariel at the Rally

This was a good rally. Weather was great, (though sub-zero in the mornings!!),

well chosen routes made for good riding and the organization was excellent.

Sorry you didn’t get to join us Margaret.

Rob Popplewell.

631A Hogbin Drive, Toormina.

Phone (02) 6658 4244

Steve and his Triumph ready

to ride back to the Tourist

Park after lunch at Riding for

the Disabled

Bob’s Norvin ready for the

Friday ride out via Moore Creek

and Moonbi with a cuppa at

Limbri

Bob and Nick line up

with some

Novocastrian bikes at

lunch on Saturday.

Homebase Centre, CoffsHarbour.

Ph.6652-1877

2-8 Marcia St, Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6652-2007

Rob chats with another Pommy bike

tragic while enjoying a warming

cuppa in the cool morning Sun at

Somerton Hall

Similarly “likes attract” and Steve finds a

“Pommy mate” to share a cuppa with at

Somerton Hall

Saturday morning catch up at Manilla before the ride back into Tamworth

A judge hard at work during lunch and judging at Riding for Disabled at South Tamworth

A 1944, Indian Chief at Manilla

Balanced reporting with a 1956 Triumph Tiger 110

More balanced reporting with a Moto Guzzi Le

Mans from the Tamworth Club

Coffs Motorcycles 1/17-19 Isles Drive, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-6000

2/311 Mastracolas Road, Coffs Harbour. Ph: 02 6650 9922

631A Hogbin Drive, Toormina. Phone (02) 6658 4244

1 GDT Seccombe Cl, Coffs Harbour.Ph.6650-4200

Concours d’Elegance, 27th July, 2019.

The day was a big success with

large numbers of public admiring

our display of old bikes. The

weather was also perfect if a little

bit cool early on and I think there

were about 20 or so bikes

displayed, including two 1920's

Waratahs which were

particularly tidy. The “Treasurer’s

Shout” for lunch was appreciated

Eddie’s crowd pleasing Velocette. by attendees. I stayed with the

display so didn't go off for lunch, but I did enjoy the egg & bacon rolls for sale at

the Festival, along with

sausage sangers, locally

homemade meat pies, and

many other tasty treats. The

Timber Festival provides a

great opportunity for the

general public to view our

bikes, and from our point of

view, there was lots to look at

while our bikes were on

display. There were heaps of

stalls selling everything

imaginary, along with displays of vintage cars, farm machinery, old tractors,

snake show and wood chop.

The winner of the much prized Concours d’Elegance trophy (Many thanks to

Graeme for making an additional

Stanley Phelp’s Trophy ) was Gavin’s

1973 360 RT3 Yamaha and the

Shannon’s award went to one of the

resplendent Waratahs.

Phil Campton

New Secretary, Pete, with his Norton and

still rugged up after the run up to Glenreagh

from Bellingen.

Another Bellingen Norton, this

time with Treasurer Glenn.

Kerry demonstrates to Mark the

advantages of having a bike with

decent panniers.

Sculptures in the Gaol, 4th August, 2019.

There was a good turn out on a fine weather Sunday for the ride down to Trial Bay Goal and the annual Sculptures in the Goal. The Coffs crowd was a mixed collection of bikes with Triumphs, Harleys, a couple of Ducatis, a Norton, a Virago, a scooter, at least one BMW, a Kawasaki, a V-strom, a pair of Moto Guzzis, and assorted other bikes. They joined a throng of bikes

from other clubs, including Natureland, Port Macquarie and Taree with nearly 70 bikes in total. There was also a good collection of classic cars from the local areas on display. As always there was an unusual and very clever eclectic collection of

sculptures and other art works. Many of our members left to go to the Country Club for lunch or headed home, but for those who stayed there was good food and music, both served up in a magnificent setting.

3/17 Isles Dr, Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6658-0063

A tidy Triumph from Natureland Club glistening in the sunlight at Trial Bay

5 Avonleigh Drive, Boambee East. Ph.0427-725-988

2/4 Cook Drive Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-1022

Morning Tea at Glenn’s , 6th August, 2019.

The Urunga and Bellingen members arrived first, followed by the contingent from Coffs to bring numbers up to about 20. Host Glenn did a grand job of feeding everyone, but eventually collapsed in his

chair amazed at the amount of food eaten. Morning teas, another good reason to enjoy a ride and the glorious sunshine.

Four Types of New and Different Stuff

Movie Night

A “movie night” has been organised by members Chris and Ian and will be at

6.30pm at the Sawtell

Cinema on 5th

September, 2019. The

event is open to

members and their

families and friends. The

programme will be a

short documentary, “Up

the Mountain”, followed

by intermission, then the John Britten and his “Super Bike”

main feature “One Man’s Dream, The John Britten Story” which contains

additional footage not available on video.

Tickets will be $10 and can be pre-purchased by contacting Chris on 0429-667-

048 or purchased at the door.

Dirt Day

A training day for budding and experience dirt riders has been organised by

Chris at Dan’s place, 60 Grandis Road (Off Bonville Station Road) from 10.00am

to 4.00pm on Sunday, 27th October. You can bring your own bike or there will

be some spare dirt bikes

available on the day. It is not

intended to be a

competitive event, rather a

social event where

attendees can learn and

practice some basic dirt

skills. You can ride your own

bike to the event if it is on

club plates as it is a “club

sanctioned” event or come

with a trailer or ute as there is plenty of parking. There will be a BBQ available

so bring some food and snacks to share with others and enjoy a meal together.

For further information contact Chris on 0429-667-048 and remember to bring

your riding gear!

3 Gerard Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Homebase Centre, CoffsHarbour.

Ph.6652-1877

Stuarts Point Men’s Shed

Calling All Motorcycle Riders & Two or Three -Wheel Enthusiasts –

Stuarts Point Men’s Shed invites everyone (not just riders) to a motorcycle show

and lunch at Stuarts Point Workers Club on September 8, 2019 for their Men’s

Shed Fundraiser. Organisers expect a virtual rolling museum of old and new

motorcycles to educate and amaze you and your family. Some of these

machines can be over 100 years old and in original or restored condition, they

are incredible.

As you can see in the

photos of last year’s

event, some of the finest

machines in our region

could make an

appearance on the day.

Some restored to

“Showroom Condition”

and other directly from

the showroom.

The program includes; barbeque lunches, raffles, live musical entertainment

and two major Bike Show prizes.

Prizes will be awarded to winners of two only divisions, “Most Popular Old

Motorcycle” being any roadworthy motorcycle or scooter thirty years or older,

and “Most Popular Modern Motorcycle” being any roadworthy motorcycle or

scooter not yet thirty years old. Machines may be trailered to the event but

must be “road legal” with public or historic number plates. There is plenty of

room for trailer parking.

Judging and voting in each category will be done by the public, each vote being

one gold coin placed into a ballot box officially attached to nominated

motorcycles. Entrants are encouraged to juggle, sing, tap-dance or tell jokes to

win votes for their machines. There’s no limit to how much enticement and

encouragement used to gain votes. The nomination fees ($4/machine) and all

monies raised by voting will go directly to support the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed

and their workshop.

The competition nominations

will open at 9am, voting will

start at noon and run until

1pm. The prize winners will be

announced at around 2pm.

Men’s Sheds across the

country are providing

community support services

to their members and

communities. These services

include skills training, community maintenance and cleaning services, workshop

access for individuals, recycling, reuse and repair services, social networking and

individual care. They also provide a good laugh over a hot cuppa and biscuits for

members and visitors at regular morning tea sessions.

Be sure to bring along your appetite, Men’s Shed Chefs will be turning out

plenty of barbeque treats, inside the club the Chinese Restaurant will be serving

as well.

Again, the live music will be supplied by “The Little Ripper Band” beginning at

11: am. These guys know just about every tune ever written so be sure to

request or dedicate a tune on the day.

Mark Merritt, for further information phone 0427 571 770

51 Orlando St. Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6652-7400

20 Cook Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Ph. 6652-6294

63 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour Ph. 6691-9700

3/17 Isles Dr, Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6658-0063

Club Regalia (In both men’s and women’s cuts)

New Club Hoodies Super tough and special order only from Rob! Sloppy Joes $33 each available in L, 2XL and 4XL sizes T-Shirts $25 each in red or black No XL in black Polo Shirts $30 each black with gold neck bands All sizes Polo Shirts $20 each. In ‘outlaw’ black! Base-ball Caps $10 each Number Plate Attachments $6. ‘Coffs Harbour’ Ring Rob Popplewell on 6653 4532 for your orders or go to a fitting at any club

meeting at Sawtell RSL Club. All items returnable if they don’t fit!

Distinquished

Gentlemen’s Ride,

29th September,

2019.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

start your engines!! It

is on again, the annual

fundraiser for Men’s

health. The

Distiquished

Gentlemen’s Ride is a

worldwide event

focusing on the fight against prostate cancer in particular, and besides that it is

a heap of fun!

The plan is to assemble at the Jetty Markets at the foreshores on Sunday, 29th

September at 9.00am and leave at 10.00am to Woolgoolga via Bruxner Park

with lunch at the

Seaview tavern

It is hoped that riders

will dress dapper for

the occasion and ride

old bikes (see

attached photo from

last year; you will

recognise a lot of our

members better

dressed than usual!)

The organisers ask that all riders should register for free at the website as this

will cover the riders and the organisers’ insurance

https://www.gentlemansride.com

Any questions, call Chris Duffy on 0417 623 943

Cnr Halls road & Pacific highway, Coffs Harbour.

2/311 Mastracolas Road Coffs Harbour. Ph: 02 6650 9922

29/252 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-4088

Ride Calendar August, 2019

Membership

Renewal

If you have not paid your membership for 2018-19, then your membership has lapsed and your bike/s is/are no longer registered. (See previous magazines for payment details)

Friday, 23rd-Sunday, 25th

Clarence Valley Rally at Grafton Showground.

Saturday, 24th 7.00am from the Caltex to ride to Grafton Showground for Clarence Valley Rally. Be sure to register!

Sunday, 25th 9.00am from the Caltex for a ride North to Glenreagh to meet those returning from the Clarence Valley Rally. Short ride to Coramba Bakery.

Tuesday, 27th 9.00am at The Newton’s - 18 Myall Close, North Boambee Valley.

Wednesday, 28th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride down the “old highways” to Valla Beach Café.

Saturday, 31st Rusty Iron Rally at Macksville Showground. Arrive at 8.30am and say you are in the show and park your bike in the display area. Admission is usually free.

September, 2019 Sunday, 1st 9.00am from the Caltex to ride to the Rusty Iron Rally and then at

12.30am ride to Bowraville for lunch at the pub. Short ride to Urunga Coach Station and then to Boardwalk Cafe.

Sunday, 1st Laurieton Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show. (See poster at the end of the magazine)

Tuesday, 3rd 9.00am at the Sawtell Surf Club.

Wednesday, 4th 9.00am from the Caltex for Ulong Café for morning tea and brunch.

Thursday, 5th 6.30pm Sawtell Cinema for Club Movie Night (See article)

Sunday, 8th 9.00am from the Caltex and down the “old highways” to Nambucca and then to Macksville for morning tea at the Riverside Café and then via Grassy Head to Stuarts Point for the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed Show and Shine. Lunch at Stuarts Point Bowling Club. Short ride to Urunga Coach Station and then back to North Beach for morning tea.

Tuesday, 10th 9.00am at Marion Grove café.

Wednesday, 11th 9.00am at the Caltex for a ride via the “old highway” and Waterfall Way to the Swiss Patisserie, Bellingen. (The more adventurous to go via South Arm Road)

Tuesday, 10th – Sunday, 15th

Northern Rivers Rally at Evans Head.

Sunday, 15th 9.00am from the Caltex and via the Orara Valley Way to Grafton and then to Lawrence to meet those returning from the Northern Rivers Rally. Short ride to Glenreagh shop.

Tuesday, 17th 9.00am for morning tea at the “Chill Out Café”, Earl Street, Coffs Harbour, behind the “new” Coles.

Wednesday, 18th 9.00am at the Caltex for ride via the “old highways” and Yellow Rock Road to the Boardwalk Café, Urunga.

Thursday, 19th General Meeting at Sawtell RSL Club at 7.00pm. Join in a meal from the Bistro prior to the meeting.

Sunday, 22nd 9.00am from the Caltex and ride the “old highways” and Waterfall Way to Dorrigo and onto Ebor with a stop at Bill Baggit’s model train exhibit at 132 Nash’s Road and then via Bald Hills Road. Lunch at the Ebor Pub. Short ride and Bellingen meeting spot for those going on, will be the Butter Factory.

Tuesday, 24th 9.00am for morning tea at North Beach Cafe.

Wednesday, 25th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride via Bruxner and Bucca Road and back down the Orara Valley Way to Total Gardens for brunch.

Sunday, 29th Coffs Harbour Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. (See Article)

Sunday, 29th 7.00am start from Coffs at the Caltex or 7.30am from Urunga Coach Station to go lawn bowling for the Restorer’s Club of the Year Perpetual Cup at Comboyne. Bring your whites and a hat! Short ride leaving the Caltex at 9.30am to go to Idle Inn Café at Nana Glen.

October, 2019 Tuesday, 1st 9.00am for morning tea at Coffs Harbour Surf Club. Wednesday, 2nd 9.00am at the Caltex for ride via Orara Valley Way and Kungala Road

to Red Rock for brunch.

Saturday, 5th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride Orara Valley Way and onto the Bruxner Highway and with stops at Boundary Falls, Mulligans Hut, and Cherry Tree Lookout, onto Glen Innes for the night. Staying at the Club Hotel (book your own accommodation) and then returning via Guyra and Ebor (Fusspots) to lunch at the Dorrigo Hotel.

Sunday, 6th 9.00am from the Caltex to go South down the “old highways”, then via Waterfall Way to Dorrigo. Then via North Dorrigo to Tyringham shop for morning tea. Then via Armidale Road and Bald Hills and back to the Dorrigo Pub for lunch and home via Bellingen. Short ride and Bellingen meeting spot for those going on, will be the Butter Factory.

Tuesday, 8th 9.00am at Marion Grove café. Wednesday, 9th 9.00am at the Caltex for a ride to the Butter Factory via the “old

highway” and Waterfall Way. Sunday, 13th 9.00 am from the Caltex to ride the Orara Valley way then through

Parker Road and up the highway and to the Wooli Bowling Club for lunch. Short ride to Glenreagh shop.

Tuesday, 15th 9.00am for morning tea at the “Chill Out Café”, Earl Street, Coffs Harbour, behind the “new” Coles.

Wednesday, 16st 9.00am at the Caltex to East Bank Road, Coramba then right into Bucca Road and right onto Solitary Island Way to Moonee and Beachstone Café at 2 Beach Road, North Sapphire for brunch.

Thursday, 17th General Meeting at Sawtell RSL Club at 7.00pm. Join in a meal from the Bistro prior to the meeting.

Sunday, 20th 9.00am from the Caltex via “old highways” and Wirimbi Road and Rodeo Drive to Macksville, then via Upper Warrell Creek Road to the highway and proceed South for a mile to the Eungai Creek Road, then second on the right and down Main Street and turn right into Little Tamban Road and follow via Tamban Road through to Elliots Road on the right and have morning tea at Eungai Creek Buffalo Farm. Head back up Tamban Road, Little Tamban Street and right into Main Street and right again into Eungai Creek Road and through to the highway then South to Stuart’s Point Road and go towards Stuart’s Point and turn left via Grassy Head to arrive at Scotts Head for lunch at Club Scotts (the old Bowling Club). Short ride to Coramba Bakery.

Tuesday, 22nd 9.00am at the Aanuka Resort Café, Firman Drive, Diggers Beach.

Wednesday, 23rd 9.00am at the Caltex to ride to Coramba and up to Ulong Café for morning tea.

Sunday 27th 9.00am from the Caltex via “old highway” to Beachstone Café, North Sapphire for coffee, then ride to the “Dirt Day” to join in lunch. Bring some supplies for lunch.

Sunday 27th Dirt Day 10am-4.00pm at 60 Grandis Road, Bonville. (See article) Tuesday, 29th 9.00am at the Caltex for morning tea at North Beach.

Wednesday, 30th 9.00am from the Caltex to the Sunken Chip café via Bruxner Park and Bucca Road.

November, 2019 Friday, 1st-Sunday, 3rd

Natureland Rally at Head Head. Check with the “Creek Street crowd” to book a bed!

Saturday, 2nd. 6.00am from the Caltex to ride to Hat Head to join the Natureland Rally. Make sure you register for the rally!

Sunday, 3rd 9.00am from the Caltex to ride the “old highways” and out to Bowraville for morning tea and then to Macksville Riverside Café to meet those returning from Natureland rally. Short ride to go to the Honey Pot at Urunga and those meeting the ride go to the Urunga Bus Terminal.

Tuesday, 5th 9.00am at Marion Grove café.

Wednesday, 6th 9.00am at the Caltex for a ride to Dorrigo via the “old highway” and Waterfall Way for lunch.

Sunday, 10th 7.30am (Summer early start once a month)from the Caltex via Orara Valley Way to South Bank and onto Lawrence Café for morning tea across the road by the river. Then via Pringles Way and back to Koolkhan and right via Clarence Way and out to Copmanhurst for brunch (shop or pub depending on time.) Home via Orara Valley Way Short ride to Idle Inn leaving at 9.00am. Lowanna, Coramba, Nana Glen and Ulong riders going on the long ride to meet at the Glenreagh shop at 8.15am.

58 Grafton St Coffs Harbour. Ph. 6652-7999

Up and Coming Events

31st Aug-1st Sept Rusty Iron Rally at Macksville Showground.

1st September Old Skool Family Day, Laurieton.

5th September “Movie Night” (See Article)

8th September Stuart’s Point Men’s Shed’s Show and Shine. (See

Article)

13th-15th September Northern Rivers Rally at Evans Head.

29th September Coffs Harbour Distinquished Gentlemens’ Ride. Gav

Gill (our membership officer) and Chris Duffy are our

very distinquished co-ordinators.

29th September Bowling for the Restorer’s Club of the Year Perpetual

Cup at Comboyne. 7.30am start from Coffs!

12th - 13th October Broken Hill’s 40th Rally. Saturday dinner at the

Musicians Club

13th October Maitland Swap

7th-14th October Velocette Rally

26th-27th October Laidley Swap.

27th October “Dirt Day” (See Article)

1st–3rd November Natureland’s Hat Head Rally.

1st–3rd November 39th Down Under Jampot Rally,

17th November Combined clubs Christmas Party?

16th-17th November Walcha Challenge.

7th December Coffs Harbour Club Christmas Party (To be confirmed)

15th December Coffs Harbour Toy Run organised by the Salvos and

HOG club.

Sponsors

Remember our sponsors support us, so let’s support them! If you are in their store, let them know you are a member and you may even get a discount? You can definitely let them know that we appreciate their sponsorship.

WE KNOW HOW TO GET YOU THERE

1/9 North Boambee Rd, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6651-8699

5 Avonleigh Drive, Boambee East. Ph.0427-725-988

2/4 Cook Drive Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-1022

Lot 311 Mastracolos Road, Coffs Harbour.

Ph 6651-8550

Minutes of General Meeting 18th July 2019

Minutes to become available at a later date.

2/4 Cook Drive Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-1022

Minutes of Annual General Meeting, 15th August 2019

Chairperson: Geoff Newton

Meeting opened: 7.08 PM

Attendance: as per attendance register (41 in attendance)

Apologies: Jeff McKenzie, Shane Barns, Mick Carpenter

Visitors: Peter Smith, Megan Fifield, Vic Howard, James Breckenreg

Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting:

Moved acceptance: Geoff Newton Seconded: Graeme Wright Carried.

Business arising: Nil

Presidents Report:

Thank you to all Committee Members and Members for a great year

Secretary. Many thanks to Jen for her 3 years of service. She has been a great support to the club.

Editor – Huge thanks to Nick for fulfilling this role for 3+ years. Very time consuming and has done a great job.

Treasurer – Great job Glenn in your first year in the role.

Membership Officer – Outstanding effort Gav in the new role. All is working smoothly. Well done.

Vice President – Thanks for the back-up and support Shane.

Rally Convener – thanks to Rob for heading a well-run rally with a slightly different format. Great input from all involved

Captain – being at the Caltex every ride day whether riding or not

Vice Captains – filling in for Jeff when not available

Examiners – So much time involved in fulfilling the role. Many thanks. Reminder to members to please spread the work load between the examiners.

Magazine Distribution – lots of work for Jeff and Laura every 2 months. It is very much appreciated.

Good attendance at club events and meetings and with attendance growing.

We have tried a few different ideas such to mix things up a little such as barefoot bowls, movie night, music and the rally and discovered that one of our members Robert ‘Travolta’ Popplewell has some hidden talents. Rally was particularly good this year.

Thank you to all club members for your participation in the club meetings, rides and extra-curricular events.

Moved acceptance: Geoff Newton Seconded: L Gilbert Accepted

Treasurer’s report:

The Club in a healthy financial position with the running costs of the club being more than covered by the membership fees. Membership has grown significantly this year.

The Rally had seen good numbers in attendance and had made a profit.

S11 Acc $ 6892.86 S11.1 (Rally) Acc $ 5552.16 Fixed Term Dep $ 6924.44

Petty Cash - $ 250.00* Moved: Glenn White Seconded: Gav Gill

Secretary’s Report:

Proxy’s advised for the AGM: Nil

Notice of Motion: Nil

Nominations for committee members: Nil

A huge to thank you to all committee members for being a wonderful bunch of people to work with. Your support has been appreciated.

2018/19 has been a busy year with the increase in memberships and enquiries(numbers to be confirmed).

As always, this role sees a flurry of activity at rally time – but it is always well worth it.

Administratively, the club is running smoothly, particularly with the great job that Gav is doing in the role of Membership Officer. Thank you.

The ethos and comradery of the club and its members is positive and supportive with no major ructions during the year. It is a great club to be a part of and I have really enjoyed my time as Secretary. Thanks to everyone.

The Constitutions needs to be reviewed to ensure that the Purpose /Intent is still current and meeting the needs of the Club, as does the wording of the paragraph for Life Membership. This needs some further clarification.

Committee:

Elections were conducted with Geoff Newton in the Chair. All positions were declared vacant and nominations were called from the floor or by prior notification to the Secretary.

Officials were elected such that:

PRESIDENT Geoff Newton VICE PRESIDENT Rob Popplewell SECRETARY Pete Tarabay TREASURER Glenn White CLUB CAPTAIN Jeff McKenzie VICE CAPTAINS Roy Atherton, Lara Bechaz, Kerry Hendy MEMBERSHIP Officer Gavin Gill PUBLICITY OFFICER Wayne Adams

PUBLIC OFFICER Pete Tarabay REGISTRAR Geoff Newton LIBRARIAN Laura McKenzie PROPERTY OFFICER Rob Popplewell EDITOR Vacant MAG DISTRIBUTION Laura and Jeff McKenzie FACEBOOK ADMINISTRATOR Michael Carpenter MACHINE EXAMINERS Roy Atherton, Kevin Barber, Lance Gilbert, Chris

Pearson, Graham Maddeford, Dennis Marriott, and Nigel Locke

Vacant positions to be held over until next General Meeting

RALLY COMMITTEE 2019 To be referred to next General Meeting for nominations

General Business: Nil

Next AGM Thursday 20 August 2020 Meeting Closed at 7:37 pm.

Lot 311 Mastracolos Road, Coffs Harbour.

Ph 6651-8550

Minutes of General Meeting 15th August 2019

Chairperson: Geoff Newton

Meeting opened: 7: 48pm

Attendance: as per register (41 members)

Apologies: Jeff McKenzie, Shane Barns, Mick Carpenter

Visitors: Peter Smith, Megan Fifield, Vic Howard, James Breckenreg

Minutes of previous meeting: Not tabled or received

Moved: Seconded: Accepted

Business arising:

Nil

Membership:

● New Applications received: S Duffy

● Nominees for membership accepted: Vic Howard, James Breckenreg, Glenn O’Grady, Peter Smith

Moved: Geoff Newton Seconded: All - various

Congratulations and welcome to our new members

Member Welfare:

Jeff McKenzie on the mend in hospital. Happy to take visitors for short periods of time.

Vance Tomlinson is fighting on with support from Russell and Haydn

Correspondence IN:

1. Nil

Correspondence OUT:

1. Nil

Captain’s report: Verbal report for Jeff McKenzie, delivered by Chris Pearson

Rides have been well attended with Aanuka well patronised (let’s do it again), Dingo creek 10 riders, 3rd attempt to Marengo – fail, 22 bikes at Glenreagh Concours, Tamworth 7 riders, Coffs Swap meet – well attended with Jeff McKenzie’s Velo’s and Fast Eddie’s Velo getting lots of attention.

Nabiac Swap Meet – huge!! 90% bike stuff – very little Jap stuff, do yourself a favour and attend next year. Book in to have a stall next year!!

Reported on upcoming rides as per magazine and ride calendar on the internet.

Treasurer’s report:

S11 Acc $ 6892.86

S11.1 (Rally) Acc $ 5552.16

Fixed Term Dep $ 6924.44

Petty Cash - $ 250.00*

Moved: Glenn White Seconded: Gav Gill

Accounts for payment:

Geoff Newton Printing Examiners Books $250.00

Moved: Glenn White Seconded: Jenni Balenzano Carried

Magazines IN:

Macquarie Towns Motorcycle Restoration and Preservation Club June Newsletter

Bike Torque June

Classic Clatter June

The Historic Motorcycle (Historical Motorcycle Club of QLD) June

Newcastle Classic Bikes May

The Throttle Lever (Newcastle Vintage Motorcycle Club) June

Northern Rivers Classic M/Cycle Club June

General Business

1. Perpetual Stanley Phelps Trophy awarded to Gav Gill on the Yammy. Congrats 2. Replacement Stanley Phelps Trophy lovingly made by Graeme Wright – Thank you very much, it is very impressive. 3. Please see Robert Popplewell for Club Regalia needs (shirts, sloppy joes etc) New shirts required – seeking approval to the order approx. $1000.00. Some need for hoodies made with 10 people showing interest. Rob to order. 4. Movie night – 5 September at Sawtell Cinema 6.30pm. Purchase tickets at the door. (see magazine for details) 5. Name badges for all members to assist with identify who’s who in the zoo. Greg’s Trophies, Extreme – Gav Gill to price it out. 6. Dirt Bike Day Sunday 27th October 2019 – Chris Pearson liaising with Dan Gibson who has offered to facilitate a dirt bike awareness day. Intention to have a range to moto-cross, trials, dirt bikes etc 10:00 to 4:00. With a BBQ lunch. Dirt track, jumps, Family atmosphere. Neighbours are OK with the noise. Dan’s collection of bikes is worth seeing. See magazine for details. 7. Mark Merritt – Stuarts Point Men’s Shed Motorcycle Show. Prizes to be had and a fund raiser. 8th September at Stuarts Point Workers & Bowling Club.

Rally Business: Held over until next meeting

Next meeting: Thursday, 19 September 2019 Meeting Closed: 8.40 pm

Coffs Motorcycles 1/17-19 Isles Drive, Coffs Harbour. Ph.6652-6000

The Market Place Triumph Bonneville 50th Anniversary model 425 Number plate BON-50. Only done 249kms (Yes that is two hundred and forty nine kilometres!!) Better than new. Also 50th Anniversary Regalia collection available at extra cost. Brian 6649-2860 $18,900 Negotiable. Norton 1953 Dominator, 500cc 85% restored and 85% complete, most of the hard work has been done. Shane: 0401-769-314 $6,000 BSA 1964/5 650 Twin Swing arm model, fully restored with new paint and parts. $9,500 Shorty: 4946-6144 Maico 1983 490cc Enduro Immaculate bike, presents as brand new, with the lights and all the necessaries for club rego. A very rare bike with excellent off-road credentials. Rob 0413-499-676 $10,000 ono Honda XL 250cc Motor turns over, but not running. Use for parts or restore. $700 ono. Rob: 6653-4532 BMW 1970 R75/5 Good running order. $5,500 Noel: 4946-7648 2012 Classic Mini Tourer Trailer Tare weight 95Kg. Max. axle load 250Kg Excellent condition, tows great, and registered until October 2019. $2200 o.n.o. Lynn: 0427522650 1978 Suzuki X7 250cc $2500 Bruce: 0401-533-511

1974 Honda MT 125 with spare motor $1750 Bruce: 0401-533-511 Suzuki Parts 1975 Suzuki Titan 500cc barrels and heads, gearbox, cases and flywheels that need rebuilding. 1983 Suzuki RG 250cc barrels and heads, gearbox, cases and flywheels that need rebuilding. 1974 Suzuki GT Hustler for parts Contact: Bruce: 0401-533-511 for prices and further description. Wanted: Rear left blinker assembly for 1981 Honda CB750/900 Bol d’Or: George 0417-203-732 Remember: Send any advertisements to Nick Hiller at sparkshiller@bigpond.com or 6655-3690

63 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour Ph. 6691-9700

Natureland’s Hat Head Rally 1st – 3rd November, 2019

Hi Fellow Riders/ Rally Entrants We are just sending a quick update on changes that have been made to this year’s Rally, as many of you know we have been having a few problems with the catering over the last few years. This year we are using this as a transitioning year so yes the Rally is still based at Hat Head so people who have booked their accommodation already will not have to look at re-booking. The rides will be leaving from Hat Head as per usual. Next year the Rally is moving and will be based at SWR. I will be sending information on Accommodation venues with Phone number so you can look at booking within the area. This year we are going to hold our Friday Night meet & greet at SWR Country Club and yes we will be doing the BBQ so it will be good having our Rissoles and Liver again. Saturday & Sunday breakfasts will be at Hat Head shelter shed within the Camping Grounds of the Caravan Park as well as Sunday brunch. Saturday Night the Dinner will be at SWR Country Club and it is going to be a Buffet and will include Sweets, Tea and Coffee. If there is any interest we will look at providing a Bus service at a minimal cost to users. We don’t want to lose any of you, you are what makes our Rally great so please come and join us in our new venture. Hoping you will be attending

Yours Sincerely

Kim & Yvonne Avery

Rally Secretary.

PS – please pass the message to your friends