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Page 1 of 20 pages Date: 25 November 2014
Classic Motorcycle Club of Natal
Headquarters: 137 Tara Road, Bluff, Durban Postal: P.O. Box 21759, Bluff, Durban, 4036
Web Site: www.ncmc.org.za
Affiliated to SAVVA Affiliated to The Vintage Motor Cycle Club - UK
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Your Committee:
Position Name Email address Telephone numbers
Patron Alan Young [email protected] Home: (031) 467-7294
Cell: 082-465-8273
Chairman Rod Thomas [email protected] Home: (031) 762-1509
Cell: 073-365-6494
Vice Chairman Theo Alberda [email protected] Home: (031) 262-9953
Cell: 076-051-6323
Clubhouse Manager Mike Mathews - - - Home: (031) 467-8648
Cell: 082-377-8580
Treasurer Aubrey Cilliers [email protected] Home: (031) 708-5934
Cell: 083 922-0133
Secretary Salome van Niekerk [email protected]
Home: (031) 465-5831
Cell: 072-040-9000
Club Registrar Andrew Mather [email protected] Home: (031) 563-7986
Cell: 083-309-0233
Outings Co-ordinator Graham Palmer [email protected] Home:031 467 0827
Cell:073 252 5681
Dating Officer Rod Thomas [email protected] Home: (031) 762-1509
Cell: 073-365-6494
Spares Manager Eugene Watson [email protected] - Home: (031) 776 3648
Cell: 074-471-3407
Regalia Officer Colin Flett [email protected] Home:031 466 5723
Cell:083 237 8222
Rally Manager Thomas Schubert [email protected] Cell: 083-627-4220
Librarian & 100 Club Dave Stone [email protected] Home:031 564 5506
Cell:073 663 4094
SAVVA Club Rep Pierre Cronje [email protected] Home:011 849 3008
Cell:072 513 9432
Editor Thomas Schubert [email protected] Cell: 083-627-4220
BANKING DETAILS
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch: Bluff
Branch Code: 051001
Account Number: 05-155-629-4
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The opinions expressed in ShopTorque are not necessarily those of the Committee or the
Editor.
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The Classic Motorcycle Club of Natal
33rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2014 At 14:00
AGENDA
OPENING BY THE CHAIRMAN APOLOGIES CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF A.G.M.HELD ON 7 DECEMBER 2013. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES CHAIRMAN’S REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT MEMBERSHIP FEES ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS CLASSIC REGULARITY TRIAL REPORT GENERAL PRESENTATION OF AWARDS CLOSING
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Chairman’s Chatter
It's that time of year again where people tend to go overboard with the credit card but I guess
I'm from the old school; I never had a credit card and if I didn't have the money I went without.
Well its AGM time and we are trying to find members willing to serve on the committee. I found
that the only way to meet members is to get involved with whatever is going on at the club, be it
breakfast runs, Last Friday Braai, helping out at work parties, etc. I have served on various
positions on the committee for the past 30 years and have made some very good friends, so
what I am saying is get actively involved.
On a sadder note our condolences go to Karl Jensen and his family on the passing of his wife
Shirley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Karl.
In a lighter vein I would like to wish all our members and their families a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
Rod Thomas
Ride ‘em, don’t hide ‘em!
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Appointment of CMCN committee members for 2015.
The current committee believes strongly that it’s time to bring in some new blood into the
administrative side of our clubs committee.
We are therefore calling for nominations from our members for the following positions for 2015.
1. Chairman
2. Vice Chairman
3. Club house manager
4. Treasurer
5. Secretary
6. Regalia officer
7. Clerk of the course
8. Editor
We would greatly appreciate any nominations before 31st October, 2014.
Your CMCN committee
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Announcements:
The CMCN Newsletter: ShopTorque
We have had a number of queries of late regarding the ShopTorque. We hope that this note
clarifies the situation.
As many will recall at our December 2012 AGM it was proposed that the club reduce the
number of prints and postage of our newsletter. It was suggested that all those who had access
to the internet could read and download the ShopTorque on the clubs’ web site
www.ncmc.org.za One of the advantages would be seeing all photos etc. in colour. It was
calculated that the cost reduction on printing and postage would amount to a substantial saving
to the club and for that reason the annual subs were not increased. It was recognised that some
members do not have access to the internet and they would continue to get their hard copy in
black and white as usual either by collection at the monthly meetings or by post.
Sadly, in spite of this approach the number of copies printed and posted continued as in the
past. At the December 2013 AGM the issue was again tabled. It was suggested that those
members who wished to continue getting their ShopTorque in hard copy and posted would pay
an additional R60 on top of the annual subs.
It is worth noting that all clubs are facing the same pressures on reducing costs and as a last
resort many published their newsletters through the internet. In fact one of the bigger car clubs
in the Durban area is charging an additional R200 on top of their annual subs for those wishing
to continue getting a black and white print copy of their newsletter by post.
For 2014 each member must decide if they want to continue getting their ShopTorque as in print
in the post in which case they will be charged the additional R60 p/a.
Kind Regards, Your CMCN committee
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Can you identify this badge?
Rob Dean has found this badge and asks: “I was wondering if you or any of your
members could tell me something about this badge that I found whilst cleaning out my garage?
Any information would be grateful.”
Contact Rob on Cel: 083-2522-896
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More on Hans Coertze and winning The Cannonball Run
Hans will give a rundown on his achievement, as the winner of the Cannonball Run, and this (I
am sure will be extremely interesting) presentation will take place on Saturday the 13th
December @ 3 pm.
The venue will be The Car Barn, which is a private museum mainly for Jaguars, and is owned
by Keith De Klerk.
As this is the same day for the VSCC "Bonnets Up" my suggestion is for all the Durban guys to
come up to the VSCC and enjoy the first part of the afternoon. Thereafter we can ride or drive to
Keith's Pub & Tea Room/Museum, which is located between Bishopstowe & Ashburton.
Please note there is about 500 metres of good dirt road, just before Keith's home. It would be
great if as many Bikes as possible can come, seeing as this is a biking occasion. Keith has
mentioned that he will make space inside the main Hall for all the bikes.
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The Club’s bike trailer
Since the Alberda’s have left for the land of fish & chips and 9-month winters, Winston De Kock
has now taken over as custodian of the CMCN’s bike trailer. Should you want to borrow the
trailer please arrange this with Winston. He can be contacted on 031-466-4890 or 072-246-
5214. There is no charge but a donation is in order.
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Looking for that elusive part to finish off that restoration? Have it made for you!
This has landed in the CMCN’s mailbox:
We have expanded our scanning facility and part inspection to the ultimate. From Renishaw 3-
Axis to 7-Axis Laser Romer Arm scanner. With this combination we can perform:
2D & 3D digitizing, 3D modeling, point inspection, reverse engineering, rapid prototyping or
copy milling. With the portable Romer Arm, it make scanning of a part possible on site.
Please give us a call if you would like more info or if you need to manufacture a part.
We can go from scanning a component to complete manufacturing of a part. Please see our
website for more information: www.edm.za.net
Contact: Gerhard Vermaak on Tel: 012-345-5207 or email: [email protected]
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Harris Laverda 1200 triple
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Events Past
09 November 2014 Breakfast Run to the Illovo Nursery and Umkomaas
Hi Ya'll
Just a few photographs from today's record ride: 20 bikes, 20 riders + 5 Pillions! And what a
beautiful November day to ride! Thanks especially go to Ray Nell for arranging everything
including a lovely scenic ride back along the coastal roads less travelled!!
With kind regards
Gary Leonard
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The old steel bridge spanning the Umkomaas river, behind the Sappi Saiccor plant
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Events To Come
Bike of the Month Competitions
January: Best of British
February: Golden Years Trophy:
March: Day of the Rising Sun:
April: Best BMW:
May: Best Tiddlers:
June: Showbike Trophy:
July: Concourse Competition:
August: Best Post-Classic:
September: Best Sidecar:
October: Best Matchless/AJS/Norton:
November: Best Italian Bike and Best Racing Bike
December: Moderns: any make, any size, 2000 to 2010, and Harleys, any age.
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Other stuff: Adverts, Technical, News etc.
Gary Leonard’s Royal Enfield Custom 500cc Bullet 5-Speed
Hi All,
I thought you might like to see the completed Custom Bullet 500 cc I have been working on
these past few months. I also had an excellent professional model to adorn the bike - no
expense spared! REALLY!!! I am sure you will agree that the two look beautiful together!!
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Finally, a special thank you to all those who helped me in one way or another to get the bike
finished -- a special Shout Out to my friends at the Classic Motorcycle Club of Natal! You guys
are the very best! I really appreciate your expertise and kindnesses!
All of the very best!
Gary
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Checking & Setting Float Height for Amal Concentrics: From the HMG newsletter
Improper float level can be determined by several factors
This is a very simple method to checking the float height, without special tools or risking the chance of spilling fuel and a fire. This is taken straight from the Triumph Factory Service bulletins. This is how they were set up in the factory and is good enough for general running, including Norton Commandos and BSAs. This setting is good for singles, twins and triples. For down-draught carbs that slope down (i.e. on Atlas), the setting will need to be adjusted to suit using other methods. The setting is 080" (80thou) or approx. 2mm BELOW the back edge of the float bowl. This is the measurement of the TOP edge of the plastic float to BELOW the top edge of the float bowl. Make a scribe mark on the metal float bowl and eye sight the plastic float when the float needle is seated by gently pushing down on the two pronged tab, using a spare finger to hold the brass pivot pin in place.
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Smalls (will only appear in two issues but may be resubmitted)
Wanted:
Eugene and Kevin need spares for the Club’s Spares Container. You can bring them any bike spares, old, new, whatever, and let them decide if it is useable.
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For Sale
A pair of 32 mm Mikuni CV-type carburettors, in good condition but origin unknown
Call Clive for details on 071 251-9141. 09-2014
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For Sale
A work colleague’s husband has a 1981 Honda CB750F that he’s looking to sell. It’s mostly stripped down, but all the parts as well as new, replacement spares are available. The owners’ details are: Ian Damerell on Cell 084-510-3890. He is open to offers. 11-2014
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Wanted
Hope you can help, I'm trying to trace a Dave Scott with reference to some BSA parts. I believe he could be a member of your club. If you could pass on my contact details it would be appreciated. Regards, Andy Jenvey
Cell: 073-284-1319, Tel 021-785-4704 or email [email protected] 11-2014
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For Sale
Two BMW’s:
1965 R50, SAVVA dated but not registered.
1956 R60, currently licenced.
Both machines in running order.
R25000 for both bikes as package including some spares.
1983 Kawasaki KZ 250 4-stroke single in running order and licenced.
R8000.
Please contact “Spider” 021-976-4242 or 082-619-4242 for details.
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For Sale
I am selling my 1980 Honda CG 125 as in the attached photo. The bike is stock except for the
handlebars but I do have the original bars. My asking price is R8500.00
Contact Glen Kirk by email on [email protected] 09-2014
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Wanted
Any spares for a 1976 KTM 50cc Comet Grand Prix. My mate needs spares and at this stage Austria is my only bet. Any help will be appreciated. Contact Thomas on 083-627-4220 09-2014
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From The Historic Motorcycle Group’s newsletter
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SO WONDERFULLY ENGLISH. . . . . . The English Stiff Upper Lip. On a train from London to Manchester to watch the cricket, an Australian was berating the Englishman sitting across from him in the compartment. "You English are too stuffy. You set yourselves apart too much. You think your stiff upper lip makes you above the rest of us. Look at me.. .. . I'm ME! . . . I have Italian blood, Greek blood, a little Irish blood, and some Aborigine blood. What do you say to that?" The Englishman replied, "Awfully sporting of your Mother, old chap!"
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Kyalami in 1985: Bike 580 is a Yamaha RD350 YPVS, being raced by our own Paul Ward
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Vincent racebike
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Triton – according to the logo on the tank
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Vincent Touring Rapide mated to a Blacknell Bullet sidecar
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A farmer died… …leaving his 17 horses to his three sons. When his sons opened up the Will it read: My eldest son should get 1/2 (half) of total horses; My middle son should be given 1/3rd (one-third) of the total horses; My youngest son should be given 1/9th (one-ninth) of the total horses. As it’s impossible to divide 17 into half or 17 by 3 or 17 by 9, the three sons started to fight with each other. So, they decided to go to a farmer friend who they considered quite smart, to see if he could work it out for them. The farmer friend read the Will patiently, after giving due thought, he brought one of his own horses over and added it to the 17. That increased the total to 18 horses. Now, he divided the horses according to their fathers Will. Half of 18 = 9. So he gave the eldest son 9 horses. 1/3rd of 18 = 6. So he gave the middle son 6 horses. 1/9th of 18 = 2. So he gave the youngest son 2 horses. Now add up how many horses they have: Eldest son……..9 Middle son…….6 Youngest son…2 TOTAL IS…….17. Now this leaves one horse over, so the farmer friend takes his own horse back to his farm. Problem Solved! Moral: The art of negotiation and problem solving is to find the 18th horse i.e. the common ground. Once a person is able to find the 18th horse the issue is resolved. It is difficult at times. However, to reach a solution, the first step is to believe that there is a solution. If we think that there is no solution, we won’t be able to reach any! That’s what I call clever Mathematics.
