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The BSA BANTER
Meetings: 8pm, 1st Thursday of each month at theHorse and Jockey Hotel, Homebush
Vol 37#5 Sep-Oct 2017
The BSA BANTERThe Journal of the BSA Motorcycle Club of NSW
2017 National Rally Edition
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Club Officials & Contact Details
President Peter W 0432 322 980 [email protected]
Vice Presidents Denis 4421 7857 [email protected]
Terry 0407 708 925 [email protected]
Brian 9597 1827
Secretary Vacant [email protected]
Permit Registrar Trevor 0408 282 243 [email protected]
Assistant Secretaries (South Coast) TBA
Terry (Newcastle) 0407 708 925 [email protected]
(North Coast) TBA
Mebbo (Membership) 0408 640 542 [email protected]
Treasurer Victor 0408 286 434 [email protected]
Editor Mebbo 0408 640 542 [email protected]
Public Officer Paul A 0411 596 687 [email protected]
Club Captain Victor 0408 286 434 [email protected]
Assistant Club Captain Paul A 0411 596 687 [email protected]
Regalia Vacant
Machine Examiners Victor (Inner West) 0408 286 434 [email protected]
Paul A (Hills) 0411 596 687 [email protected]
Peter H (N Beaches) 0410 490 954 [email protected]
Terry (Hunter) 0407 708 925 [email protected]
Neil (North Coast) 0414 560 265 [email protected]
Tony (Crookwell) 0423 975 221 [email protected]
Conrad (South Coast) 0487 773 150 [email protected]
Denis (Shoalhaven) 4421 7857 [email protected]
Welfare Officer Peter W 0432 322 980 [email protected]
Webmaster Mebbo www.bsansw.org.au
Sydney - P.O. Box 4023 Homebush South 2140Nowra/Shoalhaven - P.O. Box 3323 North Nowra 2541
Mid-North Coast - P.O. Box 169 Lake Cathie 2445
interesting bikes at the Norton/BSA Spring meetingat Stanwell Park.Remember, membership is due by December 31 -going online to renew is the best way -www.bsansw.org.au.The Christmas BBQ will be on November 26 at theLeichhardt Rowing Club, joining with the NortonsMebbo the Ed
FROM THE SHEDA busy time for shows and rallies. TheNational at Cowra was a success, eventhough the numbers were down on2014, with participants appreciating theorganisation, rides and cameraderie.Also in this issue, some of Trevor's pix fromthe All British in Victoria and some
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BSA M.C.C. of NSW MEETINGS
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Minutes of the ORDINARYGENERAL MEETING of 3rdAugust, 2017The meeting opened a t 8.40pmwith Peter W in the chair,following the 2017 AGM.Attendance: The followingmembers and guests werepresent: Peter W, Brian M,Craig G, John M, Paul A,Trevor H, Victor T, Conrad B,Doug M, Evan W, Mark W,David H and Shane P.Visitors present: Ian Willey.Apologies: Apologies werereceived and accepted from: EdE, Joe W and Jim F.Minutes: Minutes of theORDINARY GENERAL MEETI NGof 6th July 2017 wereconsidered read. A motion toapprove the minutes was putforward and carried.General Business:1) New Members: no newmembers in the month2) Welfare: Nil to report3) Memberships: John Mreported that there were 96 (upfrom 94) financial or lifemembers and 12 (down from 13)un-financial members on thebooks .4) Treasurer’s Report: Victorreported that there i s $ 5,435.26Club’s general bank account andapprox. $860 cash-in-hand.5) Correspondence:Mai l (in and out)a. 14/7: RMS l etter s eeki ng
feedback on the logbook trial.There was discussion on themerits of the sys tem.Email (all emails issued by theSecretary to the member emaildistribution list)a. 10/7: Wagga Classic m/c ClubRally entry form;b. 16/7: note from Peter Wadvising of a good machinistand boilermaker at Picnic Pointwho will work for really cheaprates. If you need work pleasecontact via Peter W;c. 25/7: from Neil Weir with theWalcha Challenge flyer;d. 26/7: from Kim Fleming withthe Oberon annualrally form;e. 27/7: from ACMA withdetails of their National Meetat Bulli Showground 25 – 27thAugust. BSA members canonly attend on the Logbookscheme.6) Magazines received:BSA Burble (Vi c) July, CMCCClassic Clatter August,Macquarie Towns July,7) Regalia: Nil to report otherthan preparations for theNational Rally.8) 2017 National Rally: Therewas discussion on all of theoutstanding matters for theNational Rally.9) Ride reports:Doug reported on his mysteryride and BBQ. There were 2 BSAs(Vi ctor T a nd Si mon B) and 12other bi kes . At the fi rs t set
of traffic lights the riders gotsplit up, although they re-grouped at Wallacia. Victor’sbike broke down. The tour wentthrough Badgerys Creek andthen to Doug’s for BBQ lunch.Everyone enjoyed the day.10) Upcoming rides:6th August – Stanwell ParkBeach – Meet 9.30am BankstownWater, then 10am HeathcoteWoolworths .10th September - Bathurst -Meet 8.30 am KellyvilleMcDonald’s.13th-15th October – 2017 BSANational Rally (hosted by the BSAClub of NSW Inc) - in Cowra.There being no further generalbusiness, the meeting closed at9.30pm.
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The 2017 BSA National Rally was held in Cowra NSW on 13-15 October. This was the13th National, a year early for NSW to allow Victoria to host the National andInternational Rally at Halls Gap next year. Although the numbers were down onprevious years with 81 riders and guests registered, possibly affected by industrialclosures in South Australia, the venue was excellent at the Cowra Holiday Park, withplenty of room for camping, good cabins and extensive areas for a concours, tradedisplays and convivial meetings. The local weather was warm and sunny, with thedistrict blanketed by harvested and bright yellow unharvested canola crops.
Runs to Canowindra, visiting the Age of Fishes Museum, the Cowra POW camp siteand Japanese Gardens and out to Wyangala Dam and Fossil Reefs were popular, withthe Wyangala Dam run so appreciated it was repeated for the Sunday morning Run.The welcome from the local community was overwhelming with lunch and dinnerspreads provided by the CWA, Salvation Army and the Woodstock School P&C beingexcellent. Country baked cakes – drool!
This year saw a heavy contingent of post-war BSAs, fewer pre-war but lots of A10s,A65s and triples. Best in show, in a fierce competition, was won by Paul Madden fromACT with a stunning black and chrome A75. Highlights were Michael Smith’s A10Spitfire Scrambler, Paul Abdilla’s multi-award-winning Lightning and Shane Phelps’1927 L27 350 flat tank, complete with carbide lamp, footboards and hand throttle infine barn-find condition.
As BSA was an eclectic collector of smaller brands such as Sunbeam (rumoured tohave been acquired for their paint formulae), Ariel and New Hudson, it was great tosee not one but two well-restored Sunbeams, an S7 and an S8, in different shades ofthe Sunbeam green. Phillip White managed to create a small stir in the camp, arrivingin flying cap, goggles, lace-up flying boots and a collar and tie on his S7. A“Gentleman’s Express” indeed. Jeeves, the spanner please!
Due to the swap with Victoria, NSW’s next-hosted BSA National Rally will be in 2022,up the north coast in Walcha.
13th BSA National RallyCowra NSW
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CONCOURS PRIZEWINNERS 2017
Pre-WW11 Tony Gosling 1930 S30M Series Paul Madden 1944 WM20B31/B33 Phil Donges 1946 B31B32/B34 Geoff Bland 1955 CB34 Gold StarLightweight D & C10 David Jupe 1962 D7 BantamA7/A10 Standard Neil Parker 1955 A10 Golden FlashA7/A10 Sports Steve Davey 1963 A10 Rocket Gold StarUnit C/B Dry Frame Frank Loveridge 1966 B40Spitfires Michael Smith 1958 A10 Spitfire ScramblerA50/A65 Dry Frame Paul Abdilla 1970 A65 LightningB25/B50 Roy Armstrong 1971 B50TA50/A65/A70 Oil-in-frame Shane Youl 1971 A65 LightningA75 Rocket 3 Paul Madden 1972 A75 Rocket 3Best in Show Paul Madden 1972 A75 Rocket 3Longest distance travelled Geoff Barnes 1960 A10 Golden Flash + sidecarOldest Bike Tony Gosling 1930 S30President’s Choice Michael Smith 1958 A10 Spitfire Scrambler
Fred Jupe surveys the lineup at Mandurama
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Gold St, Mandurama
Mike, Geoff and Brian discuss GoldiesThe Barnes and combination
Paul Madden and Best in Show
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Settling in for the evening
Jim thinks Joe's bike is a bit old...
Paul, Matthew and Ron
Marshal Victor
A couple of Sunbeams
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ALL BRITISH RALLYNEWSTEAD, VICTORIA
2017
A doctor's Bantam?
Much, much modified...
A '46-'47 competition B?
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Glorious M24 Gold Star
A not-so-dandy Dandy
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Two neat '70s 500s
A trio of Britain's finest!
Rick fettles the Squariel
Two MG Falcones
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RECIPROCAL RUN INVITATIONMembers of all clubs receiving this magazine are cordially invited to participate in the club events of the BSAMotorcycle Club of NSW Inc (BSA NSW Club).
To satisfy the regulations of the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) of NSW, receipt of the invitation mustbe in your club minutes or your official "Day Book" or "Move Book".
Please note that attendance at these events must be approved by both Clubs. Attendance by members ofyour Club are approved by the BSA NSW Club by way of this invitation, however be sure to have yourattendance noted by the BSA NSW Club's Club Captain Victor Terry on Ph: 0408 286 434 otherwise yourride could be illegal and may nullify your insurance cover.
For additional details and application forms for runs and rallies, please contact Craig Greene, BSA NSWClub Secretary on email: [email protected] or Ph: 0404 052 696.
Don’t forget the regular 3rd Saturday RunAny queries on runs, please call the Club Captain, Victor, on 0408 286 434
Meeting places:Prospect Hotel 3 Great Western Highway, ProspectBP Asquith Corner Pacific Hwy and Jersey St, North AsquithWatertower Wood Park, small lookout carpark on Hume Hwy westbound at intersection of Stacey St, BankstownCaltex Heathcote 1344 Princes Hwy, Heathcote, south of railway stationMcDonalds Kellyville Corner Merriville Rd and Windsor Rd, KellyvilleLuna Park North SydneySt Ives Showground Mona Vale Road, St IvesCrossroads Hotel Cnr Camden Valley Way and Campbelltown Rd (end of old Hume Hwy), Casula
May-December 2017 Run CalendarPlease Note : If raining on the scheduled ride day, the ride transfers to the following weekend. However,please check with the Club Captain, Victor, to confirm on the actual day as to conditions/ride etc as weatherconditions vary in the Sydney region. Also see the webpage for other club invitations.
10 September Bathurst - Meet 8.30 am Kellyville.
13 – 15 October 2017 BSA National Rally (hosted by the BSA Club of NSW Inc) - in Cowra.
29 October BSA/ Norton gathering at Stanwell Park Beach - Meet 8.30am BankstownWatertower, then 9.15am Heathcote Woolworths.
5 November Megalong Valley - via Bells Line of Road to Mt Victoria, then Blackheath. Meet: 8.30am McDonalds Kellyville.
26 November Christmas BBQ - Leichhardt Rowing Club, 62 Glover St, Lilyfield (with Norton Club)
10 December Cumberland State Forest, Berowra Waters, Galston. Details re times etc TBA.
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The Wisemans FerryMen's Shed
Hot Rod, Vintage Carand Bike Show
18th of November 2017
To help raise awareness andmoney for the men's shed. Wewould like to invite to BSA Club ofNSW to join us in a great day.There will be bbqs, raffles, livemusic, trophies, media and localmembers of Parliament there to dothe official opening.
$15 for entrants.Adam Lincoln, Secretary,Wisemans Ferry Community Men'sShed
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club of Australia (NSW) Inc.62nd ANNUAL RALLY
for pre-1948 motorcycles and sidecarsFriday 10 – Sunday 12 November 2017
Mittagong Caravan Park1 Old Hume Hwy, Mittagong NSW (entrance near Beatrice St)Accommodation bookings T: (02) 4871 1574. Mention VMCC.Note: All cabins have been reserved for the VMCC but you must book yourcabin and pay the deposit directly with the Mittagong Caravan Park by 31October 2017Other nearby accommodation options: Motel Melrose T: 4871 1511;Mittagong Motel (3 star) T: 4871 1277; Best Western (4 star) T: 4871 3277;Fitzroy Inn (4 star) T: 4872 3457We invite non-VMCC members to enter this event and share the fun.Entries close Fri. 3 Nov. for catering purposes. Late entries may be accepted but meals may notbe assured.Enquires: Greg Blades: M 0417 293 274 Rick Nabkey: 0412 521 467
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Gulgong Swap Meet.Sunday November 12th, 2017.
Held at the Gulgong Show Ground.Gates open Sunday, Sellers & Buyers 6am.$10 for sellers and $2 for lookers.Limited Powered Swap sites by application.Camping on site (Sat. night) additional $12 persite. Set up Saturday available from 9am.Address: Crn Grevillea & Guntawang sts GulgongNSW 2852.All bits, Bike & Car parts, bric a brac all welcome,especially Vintage & Classic.Camping available, Hotels / Motels & Van Park.Please note non powered camp sites on Saturdaynight are $12 per site.Food & drinks available onsite.NO outside Food vendors.Sites available for Display items (non sale) freeentry. Show n Shine Trophies.
Please ring Scotty 0434 085038, Alex 0428330338, for more info.
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For SaleBSA B Series 8 inch half width front hub. Alloy brake plate needs minor repair. Never tobe repeated bargain basement price $100. David Lewis, 02-96306304.Bantam 125cc 95% complete, not seized, missing exhaust, [email protected] B33 well sorted, upgrades and recent rebuild, better now than ever. No TyreKickers. Suit genuine motorcycle rider. Many spares $ 6500 ono Andrew Nichols04173244761914 Triumph project for sale.1914 frame, motor, wheels, tank, gearbox. Lots of otherbits, some salvageable others for patterns only. Wheels, guards, frame bits, boxes ofvarious parts. $8,000 ono. Call Eric 0430226349.1970 A65 Lightning. SRM 750 kit + oil pump. $15,000 spent. Negotiable price for BSA Clubmember. Phil Frazer 0410 993 2091962 Big Valve Super Rocket, Eng# DA10R6003, Vin# GA7 21271.The bike is totally rebuiltand just completed a 250 Miles running in procedure.The motor is fitted with a twinCarby BSA head and performs brilliantly. I am asking $16000 o.v.n.o.Ph 0439831171 QLD..MOOLOOLABA.4557.
WantedChasing head and head bolts for M35-11 600cc ohv twin port sloper. Robert [email protected]
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If you would like a trawl down memory lane, through the ups and downs of the BSA Club of NSW, then theBanter CD is for you!It contains all (or as many as have survived) of the Club’s newsletters from 1979 to the present day, rangingthrough the forefronts of technology from Fordigraph to laser printer. 191 issues of unadulterated news,gossip and stories.See the nostalgic articles, the spares and bike prices, the spelling, the crap cartoons and jokes!Not to be missed and available for $5.00 postage.To order, just email the Editor (see page 2).
Also available on CD are the Goulburn Rally photos. $10, proceeds to the Club. Contact Andrew G. via TheEditor.
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CLUB REGALIAThe Club provides personal club name tags to members at a nominal cost. The example shows the clubbadge mounted on a dark green background. The tag is fixed by a pin attachment on the back. If you wouldlike your personal name tag, please send $7 and your preferred name posting to the Club PO Box on page 2.
Club T-shirts available:Deep green with yellow Club logo (sizes S - 4XL)$15 - financial members$20 - non membersBadges alone are $8, patches $6 and bumper stickers $3.
Postage $9 for tees, sticker/patch $3, sticker/patch/badge $6
Contact the Editor on 0408 640 542 or [email protected]
And one that might make it...
BSA LadybirdIn the late 1950s, BSA introduced theirlast 3-wheeler; the Ladybird. This was aprototype and never reached massproduction. The first prototype had ahand-made steel body and waspowered by an engine at the rear ofthe vehicle. The car was very basic anddid not feature items such as sparewheel, traffic indicators or awindscreen wiper.
One that got away...
Concept by a European designer beingpromoted to Mahindra for a 2019release. A re-boot of a 350 single.
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