In This Months issue

Welcome

More about our back patch

New members

Vespa Review

Sturgis 2015

Our Sponsors

Healthy Hints and News

Crime Stoppers

Octobers Calen-dar

Items For Sale

A BIG

THANKYOU

TO ALL OUR

SPONSORS.

Emergency Services Motorcycle Association

AMBULANCE Chapter

Welcome

A word From Our President.

Hello again, Hope you all are

fit and revving up for some

awesome rides that we are

organising for the latter part

of 2013 but also 2014.

I would also like to remind

you that we have that Push

bike training day coming up

in October and l would like to

get some help so please let

me know as soon as you can.

We have a few more spon-

sors coming on-board over

the next few months thanks

to Steve. If any one else can

bring companies along let

me or Steve know and we will

put them in our magazine.

Vespa Review How to get your Back Patch and much, much more

September 2013

Emergency Services Motorcycle

Association

Ambulance Chapter

Welcome to September’s Newsletter

Hi guys and gals, well this our second news letter for 2013 and it will contain a number of new items and some old ones as well. I will be trying to get new stuff that is relevant to us however l would like our members to send me items that l can use.

Remember this is your newsletter so please help make it the best it can be by your contri-butions. Ride safe and stay upright

Thanks for your input Steve

ESMA—Ambulance Chapter September 2013

OUR BACK PATCH

A LITTLE MISUNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE

BACK PATCH

As you all know our new back patch has arrived, in fact

they have been here for about a month or so. I sent out

an email to all our members and put it on the forum to try

and get to all of our club members. There are only 2

ways you can get your back patch:

Those members who have the White Knight back patch should send it in

to me and l will send you the new patch at no cost in its place.

For those members who did not buy the White Knight back patch will be

required to purchase it at a cost of $30.00. To date, unfortunately l only

received one reply and that person received their new patch within a few

days.

Can l please ask, those that have the White Knight patch, send it to me and l

will send you out your new patch. For the rest of us you will have to purchase

the patch. Send me an email if you wish to purchase the back patch and l

will send out the details on how to pay. Send your emails to Steve at

secretary@esma-ambulance.com

Life should not be a journey to the grave with

the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and

well preserved body, but rather to skid in broad-

side, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up,

totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming. “What

A Ride!

Hunter S Thompson

New Members For September

This month we have 2 new members, so on behalf of the members and execu-

tive l would like to say a BIG Welcome to Bill and Catherine Van Kesterine

2013 Vespa GTS 300 Scooter

This months review is a bit long winded but l felt that l could not crop it too much or it would

look like a cropped article.

Some of you may be unaware of Vespa's resur-gence in the marketplace, it may be news, and

welcome news at that. Scootering is not the

rattley, smoky, weird-handling experience of

the '60s and '70s, nor is it the cheap, tinny, small-wheeled, anemic-motored Jog/Razz/Riva

gig of the '80s.

Scooters like the Vespa are reliable, quiet, pow-erful, easy to ride and plenty fast to keep up

with modern traffic conditions. They also han-dle well and have the brakes to underwrite their improved performance.

The Vespa's motor is Piaggio's QUASAR design, a bored-and-stroked version of the old GTS 250

mill, but it's very refined – smoother as well as more powerful, clean and efficient. As I reported a

few years ago, it's 278cc and makes a claimed 22 horsepower – a spicy meatball for a scooter (or

motorcycle) that weighs in at a claimed 326 pounds dry.

The suspension and brakes were improved as well, with some anti-dive function worked into

that traditional single-sided front end, and twin 220mm disc brakes (one front, one rear) slowing

the 12-inch wheels. The swingarm/drive unit is suspended by preload-adjustable dual shocks.

Wheelbase is a minimalistic 54 inches, and the wide, flat seat is 31.1 inches off the ground,

though it's narrow at the front so short folk will be able to manage okay.

Riding a big Vespa on surface streets is comforting and fun. The big motor and seamless fuelling

means glitch-free performance and quick acceleration, even when the bike is cold. Just start, twist

and go. There's ample suspension travel for potholes and rough surfaces, so long as you don't at-

tempt a rally-car pace, carrying a passenger isn't just possible, it's pleasant. And even though the

bike weighs a little more than your average around-town scoot, the stubby wheelbase and steep

geometry help it feel light and easy to manage.

On the freeway, it's not quite in its element, but it's not so bad, either. It feels strong off the line,

so you can merge with traffic easily, but the power tapers off around an indicated 80 mph. Top

speed is about an indicated 85 or 90, but I think there's some error; one of those radar speed-

limit signs in a construction zones told me I was travelling at 60 when the speedo was reading 72.

Flat out, you're pretty much confined to the right-ish lanes, ahead of the semi-trucks but slower

than the nuns in beige Camrys.

Still, my lovely wife was happy to use the Super to get to work

during the afore-mentioned BART strike – it's perfect for the Bay

Bridge, heavy enough to not be too affected by gusty winds but

fast enough to keep apace with the slow-moving commute traffic.

A 2.4-gallon tank and observed 50-60-ish mpg fuel economy

means you won't have to fill up too often, either, though the fuel

light seems to come on at just under a half tank.

I also had fun on twisty roads, enjoying my usual 150-mile Sunday ride. My gang of ne'er-do-wells I ride with gave me a good ribbing for showing up on a ride dominated by dual-sports, adventure-tourers and high-end European naked, but I actually enjoyed the notion that no matter how fast I went, I was all but invisible to the Highway Patrol.

The small wheels, lack of wind protection and pinned throttle made me feel like I was Carlo Ubbiali drafting Surtees at the Isle of Man. Fuelling is smooth, and the brakes are good enough – fade free and plenty strong, though you do need to squeeze hard at higher speeds. It's fun holding the bike on its side through a turn and the fun was also limited by the jouncy front suspension.

I think D'Ascancio's design really is better suited to helicopters, especially when the going gets really rough and bumpy and you add in mid-corner braking. Plus, the centre stand tang will touch down in very tight left-hand turns, but those drawbacks were more than compensated for by the stable feel, quick steering, and good gearing choices made by Piaggio's engineers.

But let's keep it in perspective – for gosh sake this is a scooter, after all – the fact that it's fun at all on a

twisty road seems like a minor miracle in the eyes of seasoned motorcyclists. To my eye, the reason

Vespa has been such a successful brand, for the better part of a century now, is that fun has always been

part of the Vespa riding experience.

Vespa’s are just fun, a combination of simple, reliable operation, low operating costs, spry handling,

fashion-forward styling, comfort and convenience... put them all together in a single vehicle and maybe

you'll start to see the appeal. It's a ride that can perform well at 70% of the tasks you need a motorcycle

– heck, even a car – to do.

Is a $6000 300cc scooter starting to sound like a good 'B' bike to

you? Yeah, me too. And as the GTS300 gets older, it seems to drop in price – the basic model is $5999, cheaper than when it was new

in 2010. The model I tested, the GTS300 Super Sport SE, gets you the matte-finish paint and graphics and a cool slotted grille on the

sides. At $6399, you pay a premium, but you'll have a lot more fun getting to work – and look good doing it. BART strike? Who cares? n

feel it quickly bob back upright like a rowboat on a stormy sea when you release pressure on the handgrips.

2013 Vespa GTS 300 Scooter cont….

2013 Vespa GTS 300 Scooter cont…. The fun was also limited by the jouncy front suspension. I think D'Ascancio's design really is better suited to helicopters, especially

when the going gets really rough and bumpy and you add in mid-corner braking. Plus, the centre stand tang will touch down in very

tight left-hand turns, but those drawbacks were more than com-pensated for by the stable feel, quick steering, and good gearing

choices made by Piaggio's engineers.

But let's keep it in perspective – for gosh sake this is a scooter, af-ter all – the fact that it's fun at all on a twisty road seems like a mi-

nor miracle in the eyes of seasoned motorcyclists. To my eye, the reason Vespa has been such a successful brand, for the better part of a century now, is that fun has al-

ways been part of the Vespa riding experience.

Vespa's are just fun, a combination of simple, reliable operation, low operating costs, spry handling,

fashion-forward styling, comfort and convenience... put them all together in a single vehicle and maybe

you'll start to see the appeal. It's a ride that can perform well at 70% of the tasks you need a motorcycle

– heck, even a car – to do.

Is a $6000 300cc scooter starting to sound like a good 'B' bike to you? Yeah, me too. And as the GTS300

gets older, it seems to drop in price – the basic model is $5999, cheaper than when it was new in 2010. The model I tested, the GTS300 Super Sport SE, gets you the matte-finish paint and graphics and a cool

slotted grille on the sides. At $6399, you pay a premium, but you'll have a lot more fun getting to work – and look good doing it. BART strike? Who cares?

Article by: Gabe Ets-Hokin contributing Editor. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/265/16952/Motorcycle-Article/2013-Vespa-GTS-300-Scooter-Review.aspx

There are a number of

events and things happening

at the moment……...

John and Mel have orga-

nized the pushbike riding

course for the school kids.

We are still looking for some

assistance from our mem-

bers so please give John a

calls and offer your help.

The following are things

John, Earl and I have started

or are looking into. It would

be great if you can offer

some time to help out while

these are on.

Long sleeve T-Shirts

We are looking to purchase

a number of these T-Shirts

and they will have ESMA

down the sleeves. If anyone

has any other ideas about

this send us an email or just

call. Unfortunately we have

had no input or comment

from any of our members up

to today.

Introduce a new metal

badge.

This item is still in the plan-

ning stage as we have not

had any ideas from our

members.

A New Face Book Page

Unfortunately l have not had

an update on how the Face-

book page is going. I hope to

have something on it by the

next issue.

Sturgis 2015 I know that 2015 is a long way off but if you

want accommodation in Sturgis during the rally

we need to book early. At the moment l have 3

people who have said they want to go but l am

hoping for at least another 4 or 5.

This will be a trip of a life time and you will be

kicking your self if you let this one slip by. I can

testify that Sturgis and the ride across America

at that time of year will be awesome (done it be-

fore hehe).

Don’t be a stick in the mud ask the wife, ask the

girlfriend you could also ask the dog if you have

one but ask early. It is count down to Sturgis

2015, there will be surprises along the way but l

will let you know about these in the next few

news letters or as they get sorted. LETS GO!!!

Contact: LEISA NEYLON

Branch Manager - Fremantle Branch WA

Phone: (08) 9430 6999

Mobile: 0418 928 374

Email: lneylon@unitedcommunity.com.au

Leisa has great interest rates and they are very competitive. Leisa

is happy to talk to you about your financial needs so give her a

call. You wont regret it.

The Emergency Services Motorcycle Association—Ambulance Chapter are

proud to announce the following businesses have agreed to sponsor our club

by way of a monetary donation or discount vouchers. It is hoped we can con-

tinue to get other sponsors so we can all share them. Our first sponsor donat-

ed $1500 to the club which was fantastic and our second sponsor has given

us some discount vouchers for our members to use. Help support our spon-

sors by spreading the word to family and friends and not to mention other

club members.

A Fantastic Friend of ESMA-Ambulance Chapter

Get your Heavy Duty

Magazine from your local

Newsagent. …. Its worth

it! Subscribe and the

magazine will be deliv-

ered to your front door or

your letter box

HazzMazz Leather at 43 river Rd

Kelmscott is a great place to help

meet all of your biker needs.

There is a large assortment of

jackets and vests. Go in and ask

for Steve he will look after you.

Steve can tow your bike if it breaks

down. He is fully insured and will-

ing to come out and assist our

members in a time of trouble. I

have used him for my brothers

bike and he did a great job at a

reasonable price. Unfortunately

he will not tow Harley Davidsons

For all your Alteration needs

Look Smart Group

ARMADALE SHOPPING CITY

Shop 12.66 Jull Street Armadale. 6112

I have a number of vouchers given

to me by the Armadale Look Smart

Clothing Alterations Group. While

these voucher can be used at any

Look Smart Group, these vouchers

came from the Armadale store. The

lady running the shop has just

bought the franchise and it would be

great to support her so please make

the effort to support her.

This company is a 24 hours 7 days

a week and services all areas. They

specialise in towing of all types of

cars, 4WDs. They tow for all insur-

ance companies at no cost to you.

Owners call get paid a spotters fee

for calling them.

They have tilt trays and zak trucks

available.

Accidents and breakdowns if own-

ers call they get a free ride home.

If any of you know of a business who will sponsor us or give our members a discount send their

details to me and l will include them in the next newsletter. The more sponsors that we have the

better the deal is for our members.

Get in now because we will advertise a business for free however we will be charging if they want

to move to our website and this newsletter.

Healthy Hints and News

Hospital Beefs Up No Smoking Rules

Ban Extends To Car Parks and Paths

Visitors, staff and patients at Armadale Kelmscott Memorial Hospital are urged tp comply with the

health campus non—smoking policy. The hospital recently reformed its smoke free working com-

mittee to tackle the problem and a city of Armadale representative has joined the group. An Arma-

dale health service spokesman told Comment News the no smoking policy applies to all health

campuses and AHS had recently increased no smoking signage in its car parks, walkways and

building entrances.

People who smoke on campus risk a $50 fine. All patients are assessed as to whether they smoke

and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is provided to support patients who identify themselves as

smokers either before or during their admission to the hospital, he said. Smoking is a particular

concern at the hospital which was forced to relocate patients and shut down its Emergency Depart-

ment in December 2010 after a fire, believed to be started by a cigarette butt dropped into a drain

behind the Galliers wing, causing $15000 worth of damages.

The health service also confirmed three cigarette induced spot fires occurred before the fire. One

was extinguished by a security staff member who poured water into the drain. In September last

year, Armadale MLA Tony Buti wrote to Health Minister Kim Hames alerting him to the unsatisfacto-

ry situation after receiving complaints about the level of smoking on campus from constituents. This

smoking at the front door is in clear contravention of a no smoking sign and it is very unpleasant for

patients and visitors who run the gauntlet of cigarette smoke, his letter said.

A bench near the door is used by smokers which excludes anyone else from sitting there. A con-

stituent has reported that security personnel have informed him that there is nothing that can be

done about the situation. In his response Dr Hames said smokers continue to ignore signs and ver-

bal messages from the staff including security officers and he said the response to NRT by patients

had been low. In January Dr Buti again wrote to the minister and the response highlighted the re-

cent action of the hospital to increase signage and reconvene the committee.

A masked bandit demanded cash from the till of a drive-thru coffee outlet

in Hillarys. At approximately 3.40pm on Sunday the 23rd of June 2013, a

partially disguised male approached the drive-thru window of Muzz Buzz

located in the Whitfords City Shopping Centre car park. Armed with a tyre

lever, the male threatened staff whilst demanding cash. Terrified, the cash-

ier handed over money from the till to the armed robber who then fled on

foot. Police have released a CCTV image of a male who they believe can

assist them with their inquiries. The male is described as:

Fair skinned

Aged late 20’s to early 30’s

165 -175cm

Slim build

Blue eyes

Wearing a grey hoodie and a white scarf over his face. If you know the identity of this person or have any information about this

offence make a report online or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,

where all calls are strictly confidential, and rewards are offered. Please

quote Reference Number 6691.

I have started to include some of the issues confronting the Western Australian Police. These

items serve a double purpose. Firstly they keep you up to date with the crimes in your areas

and second, you may be able to help. All of the information in this newsletter was obtained

from the web and we are not breaching any laws by passing on this information. We as medi-

cal people gets calls all over the metro area and who knows, you may see something that

would be of interest to the police. This section of our news letter does not give you any more

rights than any other member of the public so don't go breaking into places, tailing people in

the ambulance, or any other activities that may put you in harms way.

A masked Bandit in Hillarys

Two violent thugs took a break from eating lunch to at-

tack an unsuspecting man in Butler.

On Monday the 26th of August 2013, between 11:00am

and 11:30am, the victim and another man were talking

outside a café on Kingsbridge Boulevard when the victim

noticed two males inside the café staring at him. When

the victim questioned what the males were looking at

they ran outside, grabbed him by his throat and arm and

forced him to the ground. The victim managed to stand

up whilst one of the males, who was armed with a silver

cutlery knife, continued swinging punches at him. Fortu-

nately none of the punches made contact and the males

returned inside the café to continue eating.

Shaken by the attack, the victim grabbed his phone and

took photos of the two males who responded by chasing

him. They eventually caught the victim and forced him to

the ground where they stomped on him until the victim’s

friend threw a brick at them. This gave the victim an op-

portunity to run off.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT – KINGSBRIDGE BOULEVARD BUTLER WA – 26 AUG

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EMS White Knight Stickers for only $1.00

White Knight Back Patch

now only $10.00

EMS White Knight

Breast Patches

$3.00

Metal Lapel Badge

The executive

committee will be

looking into designing a

metal lapel badge. It is

hoped that we will be

able to wear them with

your uniform. The

design process has not

started as yet but as

soon as we get some

more information re-

garding this venture l

will get it to you. All of

these endeavours will

ensure we have a

brand identity.

Please note All of the items here are of good quality. Please be mindful that once you have paid for your item you will need to give me your address and they will be posted to you free of charge. The bank details are: Bank Of Queensland BSB:654112 Account: 21907392 Or post it to: PO BOX 143 Armadale WA 6992 and address the cheque to: EMS White Knights Australia (until we get our new bank account sorted)

Front View Back View

These vests are in the classic style motor-

cycle vest. They are made out of soft;

heavyweight, split leather cowhide. This

vest has an inside pocket, two outside

pockets, side laces, with an inner satin

lining. You can do it up using the snap

on buttons. At $50.00 they are a steel.

Send me an email and tell me how many

you want.

secretary@esma-ambulance.com .

Bike Vests

Double chain vest extenders with

flying eagle medallion black leather

and silver snap vest extender with

chain. Attaches to your vest snaps

to make for a better fit. There are

many more designs. Email steve if

you want to see other designs or

just place an order by contacting

steve . Item costs $10.00 plus

postage of $7.95 unless order is

over $100 then shipping is free.

secretary@esma-ambulance.com

There will be more on sale shortly however l have to re-design the for sale page to make it all fit

so please be patient. If you have an item that you think will be good to sell to our members

please send the information to me and l will ensure it is listed here. Thanks