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A monthly publication of The Vintage Motorcycle Club Johannesburg, South Africa.Volume 28. No 10. November 2014.

BOB ORCHARDWith deep regret, we announce Bob Orchard’s passing on 25th September.Pierre Cronje.

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE:Our thoughts this month are with Martin Davis who lost his wife, Edna. Martin our sincerecondolences at your loss, we do not have the answers but if you feel the need to talk we willalways be there for you.

A very pleasant Saturday morning was spentat the home of Les Sim. Les’s collection ofTriumphs is quite staggering to say the least.The snacks and drinks were very welcome –Thank you Les!!!

The planning for the DJ is well under way. Iam told that the Regs will be available soon.I urge you to support this event that will berun from Hillcrest to Johannesburg.

Good luck to all the VMC members that willbe taking part in the Fairest Cape Tour, bringback the Silverware!

We are busy compiling a calendar for theyear, if you are aware of any interestingplaces to visit, please give any of thecommittee members a call.

Safe Riding

Pierre.

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Events of Interest CalendarThe VMC Committee wants to make the newsletter an essential part of your motorcycling life.The newest idea is the VMC Calendar, to provide information on events, primarily relate to ourinterest in older bikes, throughout the year. Please send or event info comments to the Chairman,the Editor or any committee member. Contact details are available on the last page of Kickstart.

Calendar for 2014/2015

November 2014 December 201402-Nov CMC Club Meeting CMC Germiston 07-Dec Ride in Memory VMC

9-11 Nov Fairest Cape Tour CVMC 07-Dec CMC Club Meeting CMC Germiston24-Nov VMC Club Meeting VVC Club 08-Dec VMC Year End function VVC Club

January 2015 February 201504-Jan CMC Club Meeting CMC Germiston 01-Feb CMC Club Meeting CMC Germiston

11-Jan VMC Club Ride TBA VMC 08-FebCMC Autumn & Pre DJRally CMC Germiston

26-Jan VMC Club Meeting VVC Club 14-15 Feb George Old Car Show SCOCC^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 23-Feb VMC Club Meeting VVC Club

March 2015 April 201501-Mar CMC Club Meeting CMC Germiston 05-Apr CMC Club Meeting CMC Germiston

5-7 Mar2015 DJ CommemorativeRun VVC 12-Apr VMC Club Ride TBA VMC

15-Mar Piston Ring Swop Meet Piston Ring 27-Apr VMC Club Meeting VVC Club23-Mar VMC Club Meeting VVC Club ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

May 2015 June 201503-May CMC Club Meeting CMC Germiston 07-Jun CMC Club Meeting CMC Germiston

10-MayVMC Club Ride -Natal Classic Shake Down VMC 14-Jun VMC Club Ride VMC

22 - 24 May Natal Classic CMCN 22-Jun VMC Club Meeting VVC Club25-May VMC Club Meeting VVC Club ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

July 2015 August 20154-5 Jul CMC 1000 Bike Show CMC Germiston 02-Aug CMC Club Meeting CMC Germiston27-Jul VMC Club Meeting VVC Club 02-Aug Cars in the Park POMC

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 24-Aug VMC AGM VVC Club

Past events:

Ride, eats and elevenses with Les – 11 OctoberOn Saturday morning, from around 09:45, VMC members and friends started arriving at Les Sim’shouse in Quellerina. Consternation was on the faces of many who visited this veritable museumof motorcycling.Les has an impressive collection of over 40 bikes, not to mention a few 4-wheeled automotivevehicles. His main claim for is that his bikes have to start with one kick (was he in theWehrmacht? Sorry Les, that was one click). To be honest this is not an idle statement; hisrunning bikes all seem to start after one kick and you can be guaranteed that the non-runningones will be running soon!We were treated to coffee, tea, soft drinks and munchies by Les’ wife, Pam while Les himself justwanted to part with his beers to any takers. Chantal Madgwick was there to capture the eventwith her talent for getting the “perfect picture”.The time passed all too quickly with everyone reminiscing about their bikes and their memories ofthe Cortina 1500 GT, Morris Minor and Valiant. Thanks to Les and Pam for a unique morning andfor being such marvellous hosts.

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Les, in the main area; the roomthat houses all his favouriteTriumphs. Each machine is infine fettle, labelled for thosewho needed to know the modeland year.

The door, in the left rear of thepicture, leads to the DJ room.

Below, the holiest of holies –the DJ bikes:

The TT Roadster, Post-war Model H,Junior and the notorious Ricardo -each with the mandatory “litterboxes” in place. After all they areTriumph (I ride one myself – Ed.)

The Bike Hospital. On the left, theTRW 500; a casualty on theMagnum. Les was planning onusing this trusty steed on the FairestCape but it’s not to be.

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Les, waiting to welcomeeveryone to his collection oftoys.A tangible passion formotorcycling, not to mention atotal genuine labour of love.

Below: Drinks time in front of theCortina GT

Pam making sure none of theladies are left out

And all you’ll ever need to getsomewhere:neat tools and lots of spares.

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Riders of the past by Ken Wiggins

At the end of 1978, while still a student, I’d made extramoney doing custom spray painting. This and the gooddiscount I got allowed me to purchase a new Suzuki GT750 Triple (the Kettle or Water Buffalo as she wasnicknamed).

I bought the bike from the Suzuki agency, which was as Iremember, on the southern side of Main Street as youentered Fairview. My late dad’s best friend had introducedme to the owner, Jannie. To my absolute embarrassment,it was months later that I realised Jannie was our greatracing legend Jannie Stander.

I idolized Jannie and would go to his dealership after ‘Varsity, on the pretence of needing sparesor any mundane excuse just to be in his presence.

Recently, I found a very interesting website (Roy Hesketh Circuit Heritage), with lots of historicinformation from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. I’ve included a picture of Jannie Stander and MikeHailwood at the start of the 250cc race in December 1958. The text is also from the same source.

Jannie Stander and Mike Hailwood head down the pitlane for the 250cc scratch race at RoyHesketh circuit in December 1958. Jannie and his beloved "Boksnot" are rightly South Africanlegends. Memorably in 1960 they notched up four second places and a fastest lap, while Janniealso scored a 500cc third in UK and Europe. At the French GP he showed he was a match for theworld's best privateers in the 500cc race before bike trouble cost him a lap. His campaign endedprematurely when he broke an arm at the Dutch TT, but the famous combination had left anindelible mark in UK and Europe. At home they won the 1957 PE 200 by four minutes from GeoffDuke and Jannie also won the South African Gold Cup 24 hrs race at Grand Central circuit thatyear, riding for 12 hrs, the maximum allotted time a rider could complete. Jannie was unofficial1954 and 1955 South African 250cc champion and 1959 and 1963 South African 250ccchampion. Jannie also took the 1956 South African 350cc championship.

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SAVVA Technical Tip #90 from Jean Gobey, SAVVA SecretaryRefurbishing Bakelite

Many cars from the late 1940’s and into the 60’s have Bakelite components; especially dashboard and window trim items. Unfortunately, over the years Bakelite takes on a dull unhappyappearance. The question is how do we refurbish it without damaging the original lustre (antiquedealers call it patina).

I had this problem and was giventhe following advice from arestorer of early radios. You mayrecall radio cabinets from the 30’sand early 40’s were made of woodthen from the 40’s into the 50’swere made of Bakelite. Bakelitewas subsequently replaced bymore modern plastic. Incidentally,Bakelite radios, telephones etchave become highly collectable.Bakelite is a brittle product and ifbroken extremely difficult, if notimpossible to repair.

Here is what I was told to do – Firstly, clean all the old junk off by washing with a good solvent likeHandy Andy. Then using water, lightly sand it down with a very fine water (flatting) paper. I used1200 then 1800. Once the old dry powdery surface is removed, dry it and polish it with good oldNugget shoe polish. You may have to repeat the polishing sequence a few times as the polish isinitially absorbed into the Bakelite. Buff with a soft cloth and Walla a really nice original lookingfinish.

Touring in the Eastern Transvaal by Mike LesterMy son, Greg, and I toured the Eastern Transvaal (Mpumalanga if you insist) at the same time theMagnum Rally was held. I have ridden in this area every year for the last 24 years; usually on theMagnum. I thought that I had travelled each and every road there but this time managed to find acouplet that I had never ridden before.The first is the road from Ngodwana (Moodi Paper Mil), via Kaapsehoop, to Nespruit. From theN4 you turn off, southwards a couple of hundred meters from the paper mill, towards Kaapsehoop.Kaapsehoop itself is a very quaint old town and well worth a visit. The road carries on after thetown and you then travers Kaapsehoop Pass and come out at Nelspruit. The road itself isapproximately 30 km long, in excellent condition with almost non-existent traffic.The second is the R38, which takes you eastwards from Barbeton to Kaapmuiden, and the N4 viathe De Kaap Valley, the Sheba Mine and Louw’s Creek. Between Barbeton and the Sheba Mineis a pass, the road then follows a meandering river along a valley between high mountains. It isone of the most spectacular and scenic rides I have ever done. The road surface is pretty goodand traffic is light. Total distance is approximately 55 km.I can heartily recommend both of these routes.Mike.

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From the bench by Craig Patterson

At the turn of this century I became interested in classic motorcycles as a result of wanting a caferacer which I thought would be cool. I soon learned that I was a little shy in the old grey matterdepartment when it came to Brit bikes, which I thought was the basis of any good Cafe racer.Having grown up in a metric South Africa, I just could not get my head around anything Imperial.So of course I had a leaning towards European brands and as a student I had to keep my VWBeetle alive. Anyway, after a few years of Beetle ownership, I considered myself quite the experton repairing Volkswagens, so I went the German route.

As a result of a personal tragedy, two forced career changes and a status change from single toknot, my priorities and responsibilities changed forever. Over the last six years, my employmenthas taken me away from my home to remote construction sites for extended periods of time. Anytime spent at home is sometimes only once or twice a month; bikes are right at the bottom of thelist of priorities and rallying is, at best, a dirty word. My employer is also not too chippa on metaking leave outside of the industry norm.

Notwithstanding these hurdles, I still manage a rally now and again, but there was always thatdesire to ride the "One". For me the biggest hurdle was the most important one; a bike.About a decade ago I bought the remains of a pre-war DKW which I thought was DJ eligible, butwas sadly not - It was a 1938 model. I still, however, decided to try and restore it. Two problemsimmediately arose, the total lack of any information and of course spares. DKW was hardlymarketed in SA before the war broke out and then in 1945, the factories were stripped bare by theRussians. Also, being a 2-stroke, budget, workhorse they were not high on anyone’s list ofcollectables and anything German was frowned upon by many in light of the blight Germany lefton history. So most were ridden into the ground and then either stripped of useable bits for othermarks or scrapped.

For a year or so I hunted down any bits or information that I could find locally. In my searches, Ihad the fortune of finding two bakkie loads of pre-war bits. Amongst this wreckage I now had thebits to restore the 1938, but more importantly there were remains of a SB 500. My excitementwas short lived as there was no frame, rear wheel or fender and many other important bits weremissing. Furthermore, the engine parts were from three different bikes (a 1934, a 1935 and a1937) and pretty much shot. At that stage there were only two complete bikes in SA. It was alsoapparent that, as these parts changed hands over the years, much of the crucial bits were lost,misplaced or used on other marks.

Then further misfortune; one of the previous owners of the spares I had contacted said he mayhave some of the parts that I needed and was willing to help with any parts he still had. Not longafter that discussion, he was tragically killed in an accident.

So, no worries, let’s try the "Net" and this is when it really hit home. The SB 500 was going to bea bust. It was clear that the pot of gold at the foot of the rainbow was going to be easier to findthan parts for the 500. When parts did find their way onto the "Net" they were literally going for anarm and leg so it looked like the DJ was going to be a pipe dream.

One thing I did learn was that there were a lot of spares available for the smaller DKW models anda number of aftermarket manufacturers. Almost all of the body parts were interchangeablebetween the smaller bikes and some of the mechanical and electrical bits too. I had come acrossa very rusty and bent 1936 frame and a 1935 engine block that needed extensive welding. Thecrank was shot but the piston was usable, but it was a 200cc for which I had no barrel or cylinderhead. I took stock and felt that I had a chance at building a DJ bike. It would have to be a smallsingle.

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Then came the next hurdle. Budget; mine was nil, nada, zilch. My wife and I had a young sonand a daughter on the way. Disposable income equalled disposable nappies and medical bills.Let’s not mention the pressure of me working out for twelve months of the year.Then in 2011, after reading about that years DJ, I made the decision I was going to ride in the2013 JD come hell or high water. If it was on a 200cc toddler, so be it.

I had introduced some of the contractors, at sites I had worked, to a pot distilled brandy I hadaccess to. I generally do not like brandy but must admit that it was not half bad and they agreedand wanted more! Could I supply and so a deal was struck, I was to become a bootlegger. Aftera couple of months I had managed to save up some of the profits from the bootlegged brandy. Iregistered on eBay and PayPal then started to surf the "Net" in earnest. I had also made subtlehints to my intention to ride the DJ. The wheels where set in motion. I had little more than twoyears to prepare from scratch for the 2013 JD.

We anticipate the next instalments of Craig’s chronicle; Building the Budget Bootleg Bike and TenLeft Thumbs (Editor).

Odds and Sods:All Girl Biker Bar from Roger HoughtonAn old, blind cowboy wandered into an all-girl biker bar by mistake.

He finds his way to a bar stooland orders a shot of JackDaniels.After sitting there for a while, heyells to the bartender, “Hey, youwanna hear a blonde joke?”

The bar immediately fallsabsolutely silent.

In a very deep, husky voice, thewoman next to him says,

“Before you tell that joke,Cowboy, I think it is only fair,Given that you are blind, that youshould know five things:

1. The bartender is a blonde girl with a baseball bat.2. The bouncer is a blonde girl.3. I'm a 6-foot tall, 175-pound blonde woman with a black belt in karate.4. The woman sitting next to me is blonde and a professional weight lifter.5. The lady to your right is blonde and a professional wrestler.

Now, think about it seriously, Cowboy. Do you still wanna tell that blonde joke?”

The blind cowboy thinks for a second, shakes his head and mutters, “No... not if I'm gonna have toexplain it five times.”

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Email received from Countryside Clasics; Magaliesburg

INVITATION TO CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Kindly allow me to extend an invitation to you and possibly also your club members to attend a classic carshow at ROUTE 24 PUB & GRILL – Magaliesburg on Sunday 30 November 2014.

There will also be a show competition with great prizes to be won.

More info on us & the event at links below:ROUTE 24 PUB & GRILL - Magaliesburg: http://www.route24pub.co.za/FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/route24pub?ref=bookmarks

Kindly RSVP by email to me by 10 November 2014.

RegardsJohan BeetgeROUTE 24 PUB & GRILLRUSTENBURG ROADMAGALIESBURG071 659 8888060 437 7071www.route24pub.co.za

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

DJ MACHINES

WANTED:

DJ Bike Wanted: A friend of mine Ian Mackenzie is looking for a DJ Bike. Ian has an R75/5 inrunning order but he wants to do the DJ. Contact Ian direct on 082 882 5895 or via RichardHulsbos 082 893 3922

DJ Bike for a young enthusiast who doesn’t have a large bank balance to buy it! Any conditionhopefully fairly complete. I rode a borrowed bike this year but must get my own! Martin Kaiser071 865-4220

Paul Whitehead is looking for the following:1. Sidecar to stabilize his DJ Bike2. Quad Bike to get him mobile again

Contact: Paul 083 450 2078 Caroline 083 653 6290or email: sdfcxz@gmail.com or

1969 Triumph Bonneville project: Eddie Kirkwood is looking for the following parts for a:- Fork sliders and dust excluders Top fork shrouds/headlamp brackets Front and rear mudguards Rear chain guard Rear brake pedal and operating rod Headlamp shell Rear brake drum/hub assembly Rev-counter drive Handlebars Handlebar “P” clamp mountings Seat Cylinder barrel (9 stud type)

Contact Eddie on 021 7122934 or email: eddie.kirkwood30@gmail.com

FOR SALE:Paul Whitehead has the following for sale:1. 2010 Yamaha T Max R75,000.002. 1936 Velocette KSS & spares R85,000.00

DJ Bike. 1931/35 350cc Levis. Completed the last4 consecutive DJ’s and ready for next year. Soldwith panniers, rally box and rebuilt spare engine subassembly. Also other spares. Bike in excellentcondition. Licensed and SAVVA dated.R70,000.00. Contact Dave 0823962795

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1957 Victoria Bergmeister. Registered, licensed and SAVVA dated - requires restoration.Many new and good used parts e.g. full stainless exhaust system, generator, ignition parts,Gasket sets, rubber parts, full set of transfers (very rare) - crank plus rods, tool and battery boxes,forks, fuel tanks etc. Copy Workshop Manual (English) Copy Spare-parts Manual (German)Please contact JOHN FLETTERMAN Tel: 011- 917 7647 Cell: 083-7275399Metzeler ME 11 3.25-18 front tyre and Metzeler ME 22 3.50-18 rear tyre. Both were fitted butfound to be too big for the bike and were removed before ever going on the road, so condition isas-new. I believe they are specified for the R25/R26 BMW’s. Make me an offer!Kevin Robertson, 083 321 3234, 012 997 1554

KSS Mk ll Velocette Exhaust Header Pipe for.Brand New supplied by Groves UKContact George Shield 011 975 4296

1951 BSA Bantam. My friend’s dad asked me tofind a buyer for the motorbike because he doesn’tuse it anymore and it just stands and collects dust.It is in the fully original state and still runs verygood. The owner wants R28 000 for it but itsnegotiable. I’ve attached a photo so you can seethe bike and maybe tell me where I can sell it. Hedoesn’t want to sell it to anyone, he is looking foran owner that would appreciate it.Contact De Klerk deklerk@konsortium-merino.com

Matchless G12 1960/63 650cc twin been in continuous use since engine rebuild in 1982R25,000. Licensed

Triumph Daytona 500cc twin restored 4 years ago but never ridden, matching frame & enginenumbers R25,000 scrapping papers available.WANTED:

BMW R69S please contact Janus: 073 228 0224, or e mail wojtek@iafrica.com

Stand for BSA – just like the one in the photo below wantedbadly. Please contact James Morrison [hamishm@mweb.co.za]

BSA 500 Sloper OHV Barrel for pre 1930. Barrel for Side valve Norton Big FourPierre Cronje 072 513 9432

Frame for a BMW R90/5 –R90-6 1974 to 1976. Also the tool tray that fits under the seat of thesame model. Contact Richard Hulsbos 082 893 3922

Motoguzzi SP1000. Seat or seat base for John Hassall 082 886 7133

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Triumph Tiger TR110 1954 model. I'm looking for the above bike as a restoration project.Please contact me on 0832355519 if you know of one for sale. Graham Wattersgraham.watters@actom.co.za

JAP 4B (Speedway) top end bits e.g. pushrods, pushrod tubes, rocker box & cover wanted

Triumph 3T (’46-51) primary chain covers, oil tank wanted

Triumph Model P (’26) exhaust pipe/silencer, carrier, rear stand, petrol tank, chain guard wantedBSA M20 (’37-54) rear stand, front & rear rims & brake assembly, girder wanted

BSA Model B (250 sv. ’27) engine casings and carburettor wanted

Triumph Model N (deluxe ’28) any bits wanted.

BSA HM (’37) / JM (’38) / KM (’39) 22 or 23 any bits wanted.Any other bits for the bikes above will be considered. Kindly call Francois Swanepoel @ 082 4690627 or 012 344 3214 (AH) or francoiss@tshwane.gov.za.

BMW R50/60 1950’s 1960’s any condition for a restoration project. Holger 083 629 2840

Any British 500cc Bike between 1930 and 1950. Bike must be in running condition. ContactTrevor Jones 082 416 4650

Ariel Square Four Needing Rear Stand, Foot Rests Big 8” Headlamp. Incl Light SwitchesAmmeter etc. Contact Roly Tilman 011 803 1462/082 377 4303

For 1955 AJS/Matchless Two Jampot rear shocks (circlip type) contact Kevin 082 891 2869.

1957 MGA Coupe. Front Valence. Please contact Dane Fraser on 082 890 5077

Honda 400 Supersport. Right hand side cover Please contact Pierre 083 653 7310

Honda CB250 in rally running condition. Contact Dick Maizey by SMS 073 864 4022 or RickMaizey 082 653 9946 or Eric Mc Q on 083 700 0171 eric@anatomical.co.za

VETERANS CORNER

Sunbeam 3 speed gearbox and possibly wheels. Spares Wanted! Desperately seeking a. Wehave a ’27 frame and a ’30 engine! Or why? Steve 082 427 6990

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VMC Quick Calendar and Upcoming events

10-11th November 2014 29th Fairest Cape Tour and SAVVA National

15th November 2014 The Sunbeam Club Musical Quiz Event

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30th November 2014 The 32nd Annual Gauteng Toy Run

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PARASKY“The Skylight Professionals”

Established 1981

TEL: 011-626-2970 FAX: 011-626-1420parasky@absamail.co.za www.parasky.co.za

SKYLIGHTS: COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC+ Staircases + Patio & Balcony Enclosures

+ Balustrades + Walk-ons+ Gazebos & Architectural FeaturesFor us – the sky is the limit!

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RESTORATION and other SERVICES

Full restorations. Pierre Cronje does these as well as wheel lacing and building. Call him on 072513 9432.

Ornate period brass spark plug nuts and connectors. Lloyd Du Bois makes these for HTleads. He also hand makes stainless steel/aluminium 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 ofhoney at the club meeting for the bargain price of R50 per jar or carolinesrawhoney@gmail.com

Petrol taps Enots flat-slide type, made in brass to your order. In sizes 1/8”, 1/4” and 3/8” BSP aswell as Rally boxes made to your order with handlebar mounting brackets plus mountings for therally 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 passthem on to anyone running a speedo repair service or is planning to start one. His contact numberis 021 712 2661.

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 083602 3503.

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Membership and Subs – annual increase 2014.

Fees Payable. The Committee decided to increase the new subs from 1 July 2014 to 30 June2015 from R220 to R 240 per annum for full membership and from R160.00 to R175 for countrymembership.Entry Fee remains the same at R50Family members: R10.00 (i.e. Spouse & minor children)

Fees must be paid to:Bank: Nedbank SandtonBranch code: 197005Account No.: 1970259841Please post DEPOSIT SLIP to the postal address above or e-mailinfo@vintagemotorcycleclub.co.za

Now that you have all the detail – please ensure that you are up to date!! Several members arestill outstanding from last year. The committee will be chasing errant members shortly!

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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 CellPierre Cronje Chairman pierrecronje@mweb.co.za 011 849 3008 072 513 9432Pieter Vlietstra Vice Chairman

Gawie Nienaber Treasurer gawie@nienaber.co.za 011 646 8983 083 326 4911Ian Storer Secretary/Magazine distribution hilian@isat.co.za 072 727 7382Rob Pattison-Emms Committee Member/Century Run

organiseravonrod@mweb/co.za 011 460 1901 011 460 1901 082 891 8399

Les Sim Committee Member/Calendar les@turnkeyhydraulics.co.za 011 673 1865 011 827 8954 082 552 4072Roly Tilman Committee Member/Librarian tilman@lasergroup.co.za 011 803 1462 082 377 4303Steve Trehair Committee Member/Register stevet@matrixmarketing.co.za 011 469 5900 011 886 0494 083 461 2751Ian Holmes Chairman ianhol@iafrica.com 011 793 7304 011 791 6424 083 646 3089Kevin Walton Club Dating Officer kevin.walton@norcossa.com 082 891 2869Ken Wiggins Magazine editor editor@vintagemotorcycleclub.co.za 011 793 7138 083 256 1949

Fees payable

Entry Fee: R50.00 Annual Subscriptions: R240.00 (R120.00 if joining after 1st Jan)Country member: R175.00 (+80km from club HQ) (R85.00 if joining after 1st Jan)Family members: R10.00 (i.e. Spouse & minor children)

Club Bank Acc No. 1970259841 at Nedbank. Sandton Branch 197-005.

Club Meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month (except December) at TheVintage and Veteran Club (VVC), 3 Athol Oaklands Road, Oaklands Johannesburg, at20h00.

The opinions expressed in KICKSTART are not necessarily those of the Committee or the Editor.