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A monthly publication of The Vintage Motorcycle Club Johannesburg, South Africa.

Volume 27. No 7. July 2013.

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE:

It is a relief to report that Paul Whitehead is on the road to recovery and now at the Riverfields Lodge, a rehabilitation centre in Nietgedacht, and according to Caroline is doing well. Visitors are welcome. Paul was shot by intruders, a single shot that went through his carotid artery. The bullet is still in his neck, a .22, and it will probably stay there. I am sure you will join me in wishing him a speedy recovery. The Natal Classic has come and gone and the next big one is the Magnum. Since this rally is promoted by our club I would appeal to you to consider entering. Numbers is always a problem and the organisers work very hard to encourage members to enter. The Magnum for those of you who have not entered before, is a magnificent rally with great accommodation and scenery, and the organisation is always faultless – so com on let’s have a bumper field this year! Just a reminder that subs are due so please make payment at your earliest convenience. Also be reminded that it is our AGM in August.

And a final reminder – we are still looking for one final sponsor for the calendar. Please contact and committee member if you know of anyone who may be interested. See you at the 1,000 bike show on the 6th and 7th of July!

In the meantime - Yours in safe riding Andy Stead

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Club Night 27 May 2013 Andy welcomed everyone and the meeting observed a moment’s silence for the passing of Ian Hesketh and Dennis Mamet both of whom had passed away recently. First time visitors Murray Russell and Tony Romans were welcomed. Andy then continued by explaining that there was a need for volunteers to assist with bar duties and some tidying up after the meetings on a Monday evening. In the absence of volunteers coming forward members would be nominated for these duties so they should be prepared for this. The motorcyclist of the month was awarded to Ian Holmes for organising the Sunday Ride to the Melon Rouge Restaurant. While this was fairly well supported Andy emphasized that there should be more participants in future as these were [pleasant outings and built some club spirit too. The Natal Classic was reported as having been a great success and the results would be in the next issue of Kickstart.VMC had won the Club Trophy and this was displayed. Pierre Cronje raised the issue of poor participation in organized events and it was suggested that each event should have an appointed Champion who would round up support and entrants for it. Pierre would pursue this. Andy then read out a number of emails which he had received and also alerted members to a scam being operated by someone who offered spares for sale and then never delivered having been paid in advance. Members were urged to be alert in this regard. Ian Wright then gave an interesting talk on his own history in the world of motorcycling and in particular the Gnome Rhone engine which was on display. The history of this engine which lies with the Sopwith Camel aircraft from World War 1 was of great interest. In the picture is Ian Wright telling us about the bike.

(I wasn’t asleep Ian – I promise!! (Ed)

After the drinks break some DJ footage was shown and the usual raffle also took place. The bike on display came with a good story of how the owner had lost interest in the machine some years back but this has been revived by his most enthusiastic son Grant who can ride the machine well despite his youth. His obvious passion for old motorcycles is wonderful to see and we could do with a few more Grants at the club!

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In the picture Ken looks on while Grant enthusiastically starts the Triumph.

The meeting then adjourned and the next one will be on the 24th June at the VVC Clubhouse. The headcount was fifty. Ian Holmes Odds and Ends: The Natal Classic has come and gone. This is a truly great rally and came this year accompanied by good weather and a reasonable turn out. It’s a real pity that the R74 running past Sterkfontein dam is still a complete shambles as the route through the Golden gate to Clarens which used to be on the schedule sadly is no more. Results and comments by Beeza Geeza appear later on in this issue. We seem to be getting into the swing of the electronic Kick Start although there are still members who are unable to open or locate the attachment. Again, please be reminded that Kickstart is loaded to the VMC website the day before the meeting, so it is always possible to access it via the website. Print copies will still be made available for those without access to the internet. I urge all of you to please take advantage of Kickstart in its on line form. You will be able to publish photos of bikes you may have for sale, or items for that matter. Photos always enhance the ad and make it a lot easier for a potential buyer to make a decision and an offer. Send your photos etc to chairman@vintagemotorcycleclub.co.za

There is always a shortage of articles for publication in Kickstart. If you have anything you feel would be of interest to members please jot it down and send it in – don’t worry about the layout, grammar, spelling or anything like that – just send it in!!! Pleased to advise that Raymond Meyer (again!) submitted the first correct answer to last month’s crossword number 10 – see answers later in this issue. Well done Raymond – collect your free beer from me! Again I remind you that Frik Kraamwinkel – Projekbestuurder, Cars in the Park 2013 has advised on behalf of the POMC that they would like to display a number of old motorcycles (built before 1945) in the special invite area. The event is on the 4th of August. Exhibitors will have

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access to the hospitality area for coffee/tea and snacks. A cash bar will also be available without a queue. Please be there around 07h30. You may contact Frik on 083 627 4532. The 2013 JD Video shot by our friends in the brown Hudson is available. Please contact Clifford or Rene 082 470 5224. The cost is R120.00 New Members: Welcome to Grant Mills membership number 898 (referred by Brandon Madgwick) Crossword Correct answers to Xword number 10 submitted by Raymond Meyer.

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The 28th Fragram Natal Classic Rally 2013 Final results in full:

Gp No NAME 1st Name Make Year Model

CLUB CC Overall Position

A 3 Nancekivell Roland NSU SUPER MAX 1957 WCMC 250 1

B 26 Ward Mike & Glenda Kawasaki Z1000 1979 VMC 1000 2

A 5 Cronje Pierre Triumph Speed Twin 1939 CMC 600 3

B 17 Galway John Yamaha XT 500 1980 EPVCC 499 4

A 6 Davis Martin Ariel VB 1955 VMC 598 5

B 21 Kraehmer Fritz BMW R80/7 1978 VMC 800 6

B 24 Maizey Rikki & Diana BMW 65 LS 1982 VMC 650 7

B 22 Lumley Gavin BMW R75/6 1976 VMC 750 8

B 25 Mather Andrew Sunbeam S8 1955 CMCN 499 9

A 7 Stead Andy BSA E10 V-Twin 1930 VMC 770 10

A 2 Meyer Raymond DKW RT 250 S 1956 CMCN 244 11

A 9 Zoller Rolf DKW RT 350 S 1958 WCMC 350 12

B 28 Thorns Kyle Norton E52 1936 CMC 500 13

C 40 Beckmann Bevan Ducati Darma 1977 VMC 900 14

B 27 Raatgever Hank Moto Guzzi 1980 CMCN 500 15

C 39 Stott Gordon BMW R80/7 1977 CMCN 800 16

B 14 Mulder Eugene Suzuki TS 250 1975 CMCN 246 17

B 30 Tromp Colin Kawasaki Z200 1983 CMCN 200 18

B 35 Alberda Theo Honda CX 500 1980 CMCN 500 19

B 29 Thorns Rusty Harley Davidson 5/7 1947 CMC 750 20

B 18 Helm Steven Ducati GT 750 1974 VMC 750 21

B 15 Human Alex Norton Dominator 88 1962 CMCN 500 22

A 1 Melvill Ginty BMW R60 1963 CMC 600 23

B 19 Hoekstra Rick BMW R100 1981 CMCN 1000 24

C 36 Nell Raymond BSA A10 1959 CMCN 650 25

C 38 Pullon Denis Triumph Bonneville 1969 CMCN 650 26

B 20 Johnson Brian Harley Davidson WL 1942 CMC 1200 27

B 32 Anderson Stuart Harley Davidson J 1918 CMCN 1000 28

B 16 De Kock Winston Matchless G3L 1955 CMCN 350 DNF

A 4 Lewis Ric Sunbeam 5 1929 VVC 498 DNF

C 41 Thompson Rob HONDA CB 650 C 1981 CMCN 650 DNF

A 8 Vlietstra Peter BSA Sloper 1930 CMC 500 DNF

B 33 Coertse Hans Harley Davidson J 1921 CMCN 1000 DNF

B 31 Wilsworth John BSA Golden Flash 1957 VSCC 650 DNF

B 34 Carlson Ivor BMW R50/2 1968 VMC 500 DNF

B 23 Maizey Dick BSA C15 1963 VVC 250 DNF

A 10 Duncan Ryan BSA W35 1935 VMC 500 N/S

Congratulations to all those VMC members who did so well!!! The Natal Classic – a goodie!! By Beeza Geeza Not sure whether to do this one, and then a mention from fellow member Peter Vlietstra that he had space on his trailer finally convinced me. What bike to ride? – that is the question. It is a classic rally after all, so a classic bike should do the trick and yet……. There was old trusty V twin BSA fresh from the JD and it hadn’t had the best of runs there what with water in the mag, broken exhaust flange and weird things happening with the spark plugs – maybe a fix up and give it another go?? So off to matey machinist Phil, and he could do the exhaust flange and make me the special spanner needed for the plugs, and I decided I would re do all the HT wiring, and make a fancy cover for the mag. in time for the classic – so V twin it was to be. All fixed by the time we left, and V twin and Peter’s Sloper (is a Sloper the front half a V twin one wonders?) mounted up and raring to go. Off then to collect Chairman of the CMC and Wifie

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and Pierre’s Triumph fresh from a rebuild and heavily laden off we go! Good trip down, and once there meet up with my Boetie-in-law from Durbs who is doing his first rally on his Norton 88 so looks like a boozy kinda rally.

Boetie-in-law on Norton on the left

Off we go the next day. Drakensville is actually a very nice resort, BUT hey that road from there to the main road is a shocker, and riding into the sun at Sparrows is quite a feat and a guaranteed wakeup call!. Anyway manage to navigate the craters, and once onto main road find that there are absolutely NO milestones.. Not too much of a problem as I have Martin Davies in front of me and he is a rally supremo, so just keep a minute behind him and I should be OK. Problem is I am one of the last in the A group, and it’s not long before the rockers in the B group are roaring past, so don’t know whether it’s one of them or Martin one minute ahead of me (d’ya think Martin would mind if I asked him to put a flashing red light on his helmet??)

Beeza Geeza’s view of Martin Davies

Anyway after about two hours start seeing the odd milestone and fall into my normal +/- 30 seconds early/late at each marshal. Couple of stops and go’s but decided to ignore them and

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just keep riding, so didn’t waste a lot of time there and otherwise an uneventful ride. Straight into the pub for a few frosties. Then a couple of B and C’s and then – hey a bottle of wine to top it off, so not at all sure what the results were I am afraid. Next day a much shorter one, and up to some of the ‘berg resort areas which is why we are there. However before heading that way we go up to the Little Switzerland garage for fuel, and suddenly things start going pear shaped. As soon as V twin hits the climb up the pass it goes off song. Won’t pull, and seems starved of LRP, AND YET a quick check shows fuel in ample supply. Manage to make it to the garage thanks to first gear, and there still can’t track the reason. Figure that it’s all downhill from here (in more ways than one) so should at least make the road back to Drakensville – BUT can feel on the way down that it’s pulling strong again in spite of it being downhill. Back on the flat confirms that full power is back and no other problems all day. Now I know you are all going to say it was a temporary blockage, but I have another theory. All you pilots out there will be familiar with carb icing (even those who owned a VW beetle may remember this) well carb icing is an icing condition which can affect any carburettor under certain atmospheric conditions. Carburettor icing occurs when there is humid air, and the temperature drop in the venturi causes the water vapour to freeze. The ice will form on the surfaces of the carburettor throat, further restricting it. This may increase the Venturi effect initially, but eventually restricts airflow, perhaps even causing a complete blockage of the carburettor. Motorcycles can also suffer from carburettor icing, although some engine designs are more susceptible to it than others. Bet you didn’t know I was that clued up did you!? – anyway if it can happen to an air-cooled aircraft engine – why not a motorcycle??. So now that we have finished the science lesson on with the rally.

Fuel stop on the ‘Berg

The ride up to the ‘berg was truly great, and what fantastic scenery. A quick stop for a leg stretch and fuel near the Drakensburg sing along school, and then back to base for more beers/B and C/wine, so don’t remember much about the prize giving either, or who came where, except have a vague recollection of good old Roland NanceKivel on a smoky German bike taking top honours – well done.

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A good rally, well organised, good accommodation, very good food and great camaraderie – what else can you ask for. Thanks Peter for the lift, and the trusty V twin is back in the shed thinking no doubt about the Magnum. Things coming up: In response to requests – now for 3 months in advance – pse advise if there are events left out! Peter Hall advised that he had to postpone the DJ Remembrance run due to a lack of interest. 24 June: VMC Club meeting at the VVC 06-07 July: The 1000 bikes show 14 July: Sunday run – 14th July – see details later in this issue. 22 July: VMC Club Meeting at the VVC 4 August: POMC cars and bikes in the park (pre-1945 bikes welcome) 4 August: CMC container day 11 August: Sunday run – details to be advised 15-17th August: Magnum rally – regs are out 18 August: Piston Ring 26 August: VMC Club Meeting at the VVC 1 September: CMC container day 8 September: Sunday run – details to be advised. 14 September: SAVVA AGM 23 September: VMC Club Meeting at the VVC

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DJ 2014 The following received from Peter Hall regarding the DJ 2014:

Peter Hall - Clerk of the Course E-mail: hallres@mweb.co.za Cell: 083 384-8796 30/05/2013 NEWS LETTER No: 1 Dear Fellow Entrants, I am pleased to announce that we have had a few meetings already concerning the 2014 DJ Commemorative Run and would like to inform you of the following decisions for this event. The dates for the 2014 Durban – Johannesburg Commemorative Run will be Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th of March 2014. (Don’t forget that the VCC-SA always host a cocktail party at their club for competitors on the Wednesday evening prior to scrutineering). The event will start at Hillcrest Corner Centre and finish in Johannesburg with the overnight stop in Newcastle; all accommodation has already been booked and confirmed at Majuba Lodge and Newcastle Inn. Entry forms will be available as of 1st September 2013, and will be on a first come first serve basis as we are restricting the number of entries to 150. We are currently looking for sponsorship so if you know of anyone that we can contact please feel free to pass the information onto us. We aim to change some of the regulations for the betterment of the competitors and to ensure that if one completes the entire distance under your own power you will be classed as a finisher. A baggage vehicle will be provided for competitors who wish to use this facility. Thanks to all those who provided us with valuable information for the next event and we hope to include as much as possible. Start working on those machines now ...it’s only 10 months to go! Yours in Motorcycling Peter Hall

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Club Run Sunday 14 July 2013 For the Johannesburg guys, meet at Founders Hill at 08H00 to depart at 08h30 for Bapsfontein. The East Rand Guys meet at Venter’s Garage in Bapsfontein at 09H00 to depart to Jan Smuts house at 09h15. Please make every effort to be on this one! The destination is:

Ouma Isie`s Tea Garden @ The Smuts House Museum

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Museum, Irene - GPS 25*53-36 S/28*13-83 E for your

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Flat Head Irish coffees @ R15.00

Keep the shiny side up.

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The ‘Roarer’ lives again Sent in by Kevin Robertson For all you Velo enthusiasts – take a look at this – quite unbelievable! (Hope you can read the small print)

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Vintage Motorcycle Club will be held at the Vintage and Veteran Club at 3 Athol Oaklands Road, Oaklands, Johannesburg on Monday, 26 August 2013, commencing at 20:00 AGENDA

To receive and consider the Annual Financial Statements and the Chairman’s Report for the year ending 30 June 2013.

To elect office bearers and committee members for the year.

To discuss any other business deemed by the Chairman to be relevant. Nominations for the post of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer must be made in writing and must be signed by the persons so nominated. Such nomination papers shall be furnished to the Secretary prior to the commencement of the meeting mentioned above. It is requested that nominations for the election of committee members be similarly made in writing. GS Nienaber Secretary/Treasurer 1 July 2013

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Classifieds NB! only remain in for 3 months then must be renewed

DJ MACHINES WANTED: Ariel Square Four 1,000cc. 1939 model – still short of rear suspension, chain guard, tank top, centre stand etc. Please contact Roly Tilman on 011 803 1462 or 082 377 4303 1936 AJS Model 9 – Burman gearbox (hand change type BA) Contact Kevin Walton on 082 891 2869 FOR SALE: 1936 Ariel Red Hunter – fully restored, licensed with all papers. Trevor Fraser on 013 656 3063 or 076 591 5560. AJS M8 1929. Need frame, forks, front wheel and mudguards. Will buy or swap. Please contact Tony Dodsworth 0827421742 1910 Humber 2hp. Need a saddle. Please contact Eric on 083 7000 171 eric@anatomical.co.za DJ Frame. Also two bolt gearbox – Sturmey/Albion URGENT. Please contact Steve on 082 427 6990 ‘Vintage’ tail light – Bull eye type – desperately wanted for repair of pothole/speed bump damage on JD. Contact Jon Lewis on 082 573 7474 Clinch rims needed for Indian Power Plus. 23” and tubes and tyres. Contact Steve on 082 427 6990. BSA SV Sloper Any spares needed. Contact Peter Vlietstra on pvlietstra@gmail.com FOR SALE: Eduard de Ras eddyderas@gmail.com has the following bikes for sale Royal Enfield 500cc, Big Head Bullet, 1960, ex Jimmy Williamson bike, registered on the road and SAVVA Dated No 1874 – R45,000 AJS Model 18 500cc, 1962, runner and in very good condition, no papers – R30,000 Matchless G80 500cc, 1952, jam pots, ex "Copper" bike, runner and in very good condition, no papers – R30,000 Norton ES2 500cc 1962, registered not roadworthy, total rebuild and in very good condition, electrics still need to be completed, SAVVA Dated No 3629 – R40,000. The prices are based on the average of three individual valuations by VMC and CMC club members. Should you require any further info please do not hesitate to contact me. AJS/Matchless parts available – Front frame and frame rails 1952/3, oil tank for same frame, top and lower fork crowns, 1 pair upper spring shrouds, centre stand with spring, rear brake lever, pair engine plates, full width front and rear hubs – no shaft or bearings, full width hub front wheel complete but missing brake plate and shoes, Offers to Norman Knight 021 7624021 Hydraulic bike lift for sale. What offers? Gawie 083 326 4911 Suzuki 850 G – needs TLC. R8,500 – papers in order. Contact Kevin Walton on 082 891 2869 R51/3 rigid frame - is about 90 % complete. I want to swap it for something of interest. Twist my arm. BMW rigid R67 frame - Been cut and extended but is possible to return to standard -R200-00 - Contact Derek Marsden on 082 307 4496 Norton Dominator 99. Licensed, dated all paperwork sorted. R25, 000 not negotiable. Please contact Stefan on 012 734 1640 BMW’s for sale. BMW R 50, 1961, in good condition, matching numbers, running, registered and licensed R 30 000. BMW: Gaskets. Ben Vandenberg can supply all gasket sets for BMW Twins and Singles from 1955 onwards. Prices are said to be reasonable and postage is included. For example the full

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range of some 30 gaskets for an R60 is about R350. Gaskets of all types can also be made to order. Call Ben van den Berg on 021 712 2661. MYFORD ML7 Lathe, recently refurbished. Table stand included R9,500. BMW R100 carb diaphragms – new from Motobins UK R380, Cinematic equipment, projector 8mm, screen, splicing equipment, two cameras – all in mint condition. R600. Contact Gavin Lumley on 0795567615. ROYAL ENFIELD frame – 125/250cc Early/vintage rolling chassis for sale. Tank was ‘borrowed’ by a member??. Contact Claude Stander 082570 2498 WANTED: Needed urgently!! A Burman gearbox or casings for a 1936 AJS four speed hand change motorcycle. Contact Gavin Walton on 083 408 4296. Float chamber for a GP carb with the mounting Bolton top. Also clutch for a BSA or Triumph 650cc. Contact Doug McLaren on 011 452 4493. Pre war BSA 500 OHV. Want Push Rods, Chain Guard, 7 inch Headlight, BSA Clutch Lever Battery Box, Complete Clutch, Cush Drive. Also Clutch for a BSA A7, 8” headlamp without switches

or instruments. Call Pierre 072 513 9432

BSA A10 foot pegs left and right contact Alan Hickey on 011 706 3266 or 083 283 7166 1960’s Honda C110 / 50 cc any condition. Contact Mark Van Zijl on 082 576 2684 mark@feltra.co.za BMW R80/7 (1978). Combination light/dim/bright/horn switch (left handlebar). Please call Allan on 082 491 1537 Ariel 1957: Centre stand, AJS 1964 Top yoke nut and grab handles BSA Blue star engine 500cc OHV: Please phone Pierre on 0725139432 AJS: Wanted for 1960’s AJS Model 18. Grab handles, Tappet cover nuts. Please call PIERRE CRONJE on 072 513 9432. HARLEY-DAVIDSON Wanted: Gearbox or gearbox parts for 1916-1920 Harley and Gearbox or gearbox parts for 1941-1942 5/7 Harley-Davidson. Please contact Eugene Van Dalen on 082 681 0859. ARIEL SQUARE FOUR 1939. Clutch assembly, rear chain and guard four engine mounting plates and front wheel axle. Please contact Roly Tillman on 082 377 4303 HONDA C110. 1960’s model wanted in any condition. Please contact Mark on 0825762684 Triumph unit 650. Need crank or unwanted 650cc motor or non runner bike or pre-unit 650 please contact Steve on 082 427 6990 BMW R50/2 1967 model speedometer and two exhaust silencers. Contact Richard Hulsbos on 082 893 3922 or hulsbosr@yebo.co.za Moto Guzzi Le Mans 2. Fuel tank required. Contact Tony Baxter on baxter.tony@gmail.com Moto Guzzi SP1000. Want seat or seat base, exhaust system or contact to someone who can MAKE a new one in stainless. Any switches or indicator lights. Contact John Hassall on 011 679 2342, 0828867133 or jh29@pixie.co.za VETERANS CORNER WANTED: 1) ROC two speed epicyclic hub for my 1908 Humber. The hub is narrower, but has a bigger diameter than the Sturmey Archer hub of the period. 2) BOSCH magneto single cylinder with open magnet 3) Any parts which may have come from a veteran Humber 3 Π hp (one can only ask!!) TO SWOP To create incentive for anyone to meet my request I have for swopping:- 1) RALEIGH crankcase R30971 with crank shaft and engine plates

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2) ROYAL ENFIELD circa 1914/16 primary clutches 3) VILLIERS circa 1913/14. Four stroke engine parts only with inlet over exhaust and unit clutch and gearbox. Probably used on Armstrong, Ixion or Sun. 4) TRIUMPH circa 1912 rear hub with free engine clutch 5) BRADBURY spanners 6) DRIVE BELT punches Please call BILL DALLAS on 021 671 5936. wel_dallas@hotmail.com RESTORATION and other SERVICES Full restorations. Pierre Cronje does these as well as wheel lacing and building. Call him on 072 513 9432. Ornate period brass spark plug nuts and connectors. Lloyd Du Bois makes these for HT leads. He also hand makes stainless steel/aluminum license disc holders and corks for the “Enots” push-pull type fuel taps, and light alloy tyre valve caps. Call Lloyd on 033 396 6471. Ultrasonic cleaning call HENRY WATERMEYER on 084 800 8862. Raw honey for sale. Remember Caroline is the honey queen – you can buy her various types of honey at the club meeting for the bargain price of R50 per jar. Petrol taps Enots flat-slide type, made in brass to your order. In sizes 1/8”, 1/4” and 3/8” BSP as well as Rally boxes made to your order with handlebar mounting brackets plus mountings for the rally plate and three watches. TREVOR FRASER on 013 656 3063 or 076 591 5560. BMW Speedometers Ben Vandenberg has a large stock of old and parts. He is willing to pass them on to anyone running a speedo repair service or is planning to start one. His contact number is 021 712 2661. Decals. Kevin Robertson reports that with the demise of Custom Worx, he has sourced another supplier. Nicola has a business producing quality decals preferably from an original or a good copy. She can be contacted on nicolahuisman@gmail.com 0r Tel: 079 526 9806 Restoration and other services. Gravel Man Services offers full service of all BMW boxer twins (old and new). Accident damage repairs and restorations. Please contact Markus Watson on 083 602 3503.

Passing thought: Have you heard the one about the sick Chemist?. If you can’t helium and you can’t curium, you’ll probably have to barium… You know you are tired when you try to change to a faster gear in reverse…. A police officer pulled over two nuns riding on a motorcycle, and said to the rider, 'Ma'am, you're driving much too slowly, could you please drive faster?" And the nun says, 'Oh, I saw the sign with the "21" and assumed the speed limit was 21 km/h" The officer explains: 'No ma'am, the speed limit is 80. The highway number is Interstate 21." Then the police officer looks at the passenger and sees the other nun shaking like a leaf. "Excuse me sister, but what's wrong with your passenger?" "Oh, that's probably because we just got off Highway 205."

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THE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB

P O Box 782835 SANDTON 2146 South Africa

Website: www.vintagemotorcycleclub.co.za

COMMITTEE

Incumbent Portfolio e-mail Home Work Cell

Andy Stead Chairman (Magazine editor)

andy@screenafrica.com 011 463 8038 011 463 8038 082 553 4492

Ian Holmes Vice Chairman ianhol@iafrica.com 011 793 7304 011 244 0351 083 646 3089

Gawie Nienaber Secretary/Treasurer gawie@nienaber.co.za 011 646 8983 083 326 4911

Pierre Cronje Committee Member pierrecronje@mweb.co.za 011 849 3008 072 513 9432

Rob Pattison-Emms

Committee Member avonrod@mweb/co.za 011 460 1901 011 460 1901 082 891 8399

Les Sim Committee Member les@turnkeyhydraulics.co.za 011 673 1865 011 827 8954 082 552 4072

Roly Tilman Committee Member Librarian

tilman@lasergroup.co.za 011 803 1462 082 377 4303

Steve Trehair Committee Member stevet@matrixmarketing.co.za 011 469 5900 011 886 0494 083 461 2751

Gavin Lumley Club Dating Officer gavinlumley@gmail.com 012 653 0365 079 556 7615

Ric Lewis Magazine Distribution liz@squashsa.co.za 082 746 2816 (Liz)

Club Bank Acc No. 1970259841 at Nedbank. Sandton Branch 197-005. Club Meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month (except December) at The Vintage and Veteran Club (VVC), 3 Athol Oaklands Road, Oaklands Johannesburg, at 20h00. The opinions expressed in KICKSTART are not necessarily those of the Committee or the Editor.

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