The SAM Observer September 2015

The SAM Observer September 2015 www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com Page 2

This month's cover picture The photo was submitted by Roger Payne and was

taken at the Ffestiniog Railway.

Mike Roberts did the cover picture editing and graphical work.

Story of a seat By Phil Acton

The SAM Observer September 201

you

Chairman

Secretary

Treasurer

Committee MembersVice Chairman

Chief Observer

RL & RC Training

Buddy Co-ordinator

Caring SAM

Group Nights

Publicity

Publicity Co-ordinator

Discount Scheme

Webmaster

Magazine Editor

Committee Membership Secretary

Associate Co-ordinator

Admin Support

National ObserverMike Roberts 01473 718915

Derek Barker 01473 327555

Stuart Young 07931 350799

Lee Gage 07732 753623

John Morgan 01473 711699

Paul Newman 01473 620450

Tony Chyc 01206 231782

Paul Spalding 07879 844618

Ruth Acworth 07783 007100

Tim Murgatroyd 07901

Craig Evans TBA

Kevin Stark

2015 www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com

our Committee No Calls After 9pm Please

Officers Steve Gocher

John Sillett

Bryan Duncan

Committee Members Martin Drury

Karl Hale

Leia Dowsing

Vicky Smith

Brian Ellis

Trevor Read

Martin Drury

Glyn Hill

David Arbon

Mike Roberts

Felix Oliver

Committee Support Members Linda Barker

Susan Smith

Sara Hale

National Observers 01473 718915 David Rudland

01473 327555 Richard Toll

07931 350799 Leia Dowsing

07732 753623

Observers 01473 711699 Steve Gocher

01473 620450 Simon Phillips

01206 231782 Chris Smith

07879 844618 André Castle

07783 007100 Ross Mckinlay

07901 332757 Kevin Brendish

Julian Harvey

I.A.M. Examiner 07801600378 Neale McConnell

motorcyclists.com Page 3

01473 430643

01473 219488

07879 654122

07595 277831

01359 241552

07841 699081

01255 830352

07740 564097

07775 594899

07595 277831

07986 319163

01473 684206

01473 718915

07712 649860

Members 01473 327555

01206 251946

01359 241552

01473 401362

01473 401363

07841 699081

01473 430643

01473 830671

01206 251946

07730 526674

07986 838028

07854 494041

01449 770355

TBC


If you would like to help out on the committee come along to a meeting and

see what you can do to help out, after all many hands makes light work

Contents

Story of a seat by Phil Acton 2

Committee 3

Chairman’s Chat by Steve Gocher 5

Associate Members 7

IAM Passes 7

Copdock Bike Show by Nigel Chittock 8

SARS by Ben Hall 10

SAM Theory Evening by Karl Hale 14

SAM’s Breakfast Run 15

Ride Co-Ordinator and leaders by Leia Dowsing 16

Saturday Jaunt 17

An Alpine Biking Experience by Graham Carey 19

Africa twin seat by Phil Acton 22

Editorial by Editor 25

Advertise Here by Committee 26

Members Information by Mike Roberts 27

SAM Dates for you Diary 28

WEEEEEEE!! by Graham Carey 31

Our Venue 32

Next Issue Closing date for copy – Friday after club night. Send via e-mail or on a USB

memory stick (which will be returned) or even hand-written, not a problem.

The Editor reserves the right to edit, amend or omit as he feels fit.

WEBSITE ADDRESS http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com

SAM is a registered Charity ~ No. 1067800

All Official Correspondence to: John Sillett 37 Bishops Hill, Ipswich, IP3 8EW. 01473 219488. 07801685362.

[email protected]


Chairman's Chat

A very warm welcome to the September

edition of the SAM Observer.

Following my attendance of July's IAM

circuit based skills day at Thruxton my

tyres, Pirelli Angel ST's, were in need of

replacing. I'd usually replace them with

around 1.5mm of tread depth remaining, so

with the front at 1.5mm and the rear at just

over the 1mm minimum a new set were

well overdue. Having had the new set

fitted I was surprised to learn, based on the

mileage recorded on the dealer invoices,

that I'd managed to squeeze 8988 miles out of the old set!

Our Editor, Felix, would like your help with content for this, the award

winning SAM Observer magazine. If you can put a few words together by way

of an article about a recent holiday or event, accompanied with a photo or two,

you'll make him a happy man. It doesn't necessarily have to be motorcycle

related. Here's a photo of me taken last month with 'Adam & Eve' at the

summit of Tryfan, Snowdonia, for inspiration.


With the evenings drawing in I hope you managed to make it to the last Chip

Run of 2015 to Clacton at the end of last month. The first of the winter months

Saturday Jaunts takes place on September 12th, heading to Holt. As you've

learned to expect from SAM Social Rides there are several eating options

available at the destination. Check out the SAM Calendar for more details of

this and other SAM organised ride outs and events.

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/cal

Speaking of events the Copdock Classic Motorcycle Club's (CCMC) 24th

show takes place on Sunday 4th October. We'll have a presence at the show by

way of the SAM Promotions Stand and through providing parking services for

the visitors arriving by motorcycle. Can you spare a couple of hours on the day

to help with the bike parking? Please see Nigel Chittock's amusing request on

page 8 for more details.

It's heartening to see the number of new members taking up a Skill for Life

recently, as is presenting the test passes coming through as the year progresses.

Whether you're a new member, are progressing towards a test-standard ride or

have passed your test recently, congratulations from me.

Many thanks to Pete Edwards, SAM member and paramedic for his

Motorcycle First Aid talk at August's group night. The key points of his

presentation I took away being the importance of further motorcycle training,

the absolute need to wear adequate protective clothing whilst riding and that

there is an interest within the group for another round of First Aid training. I'll

be keeping a keen eye out for Pete whilst watching the highlights of the British

Superbikes and the MotoGP events that he regularly attends. This month's

guest speaker is Nik Powell from Powercases promoting their range of portable

power solutions.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for our monthly group night guest

speakers our Events Team Committee Member, Trevor Read will also be

pleased to hear from you.

Cheers

Steve


New Associate Members

A warm welcome is extended to our most recent Associate members:

Michael Ronchetti

If anyone else has joined us and not had a mention yet, let the Editor know and

he will put your name in the next Issue

IAM Test Passes

Congratulations to the members who have passed their

Advanced test this month.

Dave Corderoy his Observers were Steve Studd and Tony Chyc

Julian King his Observer was Lee Gage

Andrew Welham his Observer was Karl Hale

When you pass your advanced test please let

Karl Hale or Susan Smith know.


COPDOCK BIKE SHOW MOTORCYCLE PARKING

HELPERS NEEDED

Sunday 4th October

As you may be aware, for the last few years SAM has been organising the

motorcycle parking at the Copdock Bike Show and marshalling their fun runs

for which SAM has received several generous donations totalling many

thousands of pounds from the Copdock Classic Motorcycle Club. These

donations have been used to promote road safety for motorcyclists in our area.

We already have a few offers of help on the day but we are in need of some

more to ensure that the many bikes that turn up are all parked safely and as

efficiently as possible. If you can spare an hour or two on the day could you

please either contact Chairman:

Steve Gocher on 01473 430643 or email [email protected]

Or

Nigel Chittock on 01473 737356 or [email protected].

The only requirements are an ability to direct bikes to where we want them to

park and not where they think they would like to park and to be able to offer a

friendly word of encouragement to those that don't quite comply with our

wishes. If you can juggle a bottle of water, a ham roll, hold an arrow and talk to

someone wearing ear plugs then you are definitely the person we are looking

for. However, training will be given on the day.

One thing to remember..all bikers are like sheep, and I don't mean they're just

nice and cuddly. They both tend to lose the ability to act logically when

confronted with any semblance of an open space. Once they see a gap they will

head straight for it, quickly followed by the next six daft buggers that are

following behind.

It is our job to ensure this doesn't happen. It's as simple as that. You may also

allow yourself time to admire the multitude and diversity of bikes and bikers as

they magically form themselves into nice straight rows before your eyes. To

assist you I have thoughtfully compiled the SAM I-SPY guide to Bikers.


The Learner; Lots of revving, wonky L-plates and no gloves. Quite

entertaining to watch.

The Sports Bike Rider; Illegal exhaust, ill-fitting leathers and uncomfortable

looking boots. Often make a funny squeaking noise as they walk. Becoming an

endangered species.

The Adventure Biker; Rides something expensive, heavy and with every

conceivable accessory bolted to it, none of which are ever used. Often seen

riding across the bike park with both feet dragging on the ground, 'cos it's

really scary riding on grass. Very common nowadays.

The Hooligan: Anyone who turns up on a Street Triple. Errr...ok. Let's move

on, shall we?

The Budget Biker; Rides something old, unfashionable with astronomical

mileage, held together with duct tape and wire. A real Biker. Total respect due

here.

The MZ Rider; A rare beast but they're still out there. Normally heads straight

for the auto-jumble to try and find replacement parts for all those that have

fallen off since last year’s show. How I love the smell of two-stroke first thing

in the morning.

The Sensible Biker; Hi-vis/textile wearing individual who could turn up on

anything. A decent rider who knows they could be a better rider with some

training. Future SAM member if Martin and Glyn can get hold of them. Jolly

decent type of person.

The Cruiser; Hairy, scary, heavily tattooed with multiple piercings. The male

variety are often even worse. Always lots of chrome on show combined with

lots of noise. Tend to arrive in groups. Specialise in looking mean, but they're

not really. (See sheep above).

The Car Driver; Idiot who's turned up in the wrong place. Re-direct to car park

for the RoSPA lot to sort out.

So, now you know what to expect please contact either Chairman Steve or

myself and don't forget that refreshments and entertainment(?) will be provided

on the day.

Nigel Chittock


SARS

An Ipswich mum-of-two had an emotional reunion with the “hero” volunteer

paramedics who saved her life – after her heart stopped five times.

Samantha Turner, 45, of Kestrel Road, collapsed at home after suffering a

cardiac arrest following a day out shopping in Bury St Edmunds. Her husband

Adrian called for paramedics and administered first-aid before they arrived.

A clot in an artery supplying her heart needed to be removed but the nearest

specialist cardiac centre was more than 50 miles away in Basildon.

On the way, her heart stopped another four times.

But a specialist critical care team of volunteers from emergency medical

charity Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS) restarted her heart each time

in the ambulance.

And now she is hoping to make a full recovery after receiving hospital

treatment. “I am in no doubt that the emergency services’ quick response and


the critical care from the specialist volunteer SARS team saved my life,” she

said.

“I can’t believe that these dedicated people are willing to give up so much of

their time for free to help others and save lives. Thanks to these heroes I can

now look forward to the rest of mine.”

The former Chantry High School (now Suffolk New Academy) pupil described

the reunion with the paramedics at Ipswich Hospital yesterday as “very

emotional”, adding: “It was very nice to finally meet them again. I’m so

grateful.”

SARS critical care paramedic Jemma Varela said: “Mrs Turner was very lucky.

We had decided to start our shift earlier than normal and we received the call

almost immediately after we had logged on.”

The incident on May 1 even coincided with the 43rd birthday of SARS.

Dr Neil Berry, a consultant anaesthetist for SARS, said: “We had to make

several advanced pre-hospital interventions during the journey to ensure that

Samantha remained stable.

“Basildon’s response was amazing and she received top quality treatment there

and fantastic care at Ipswich Hospital.

“However, the main praise should go to her husband Adie for his quick-

thinking in delivering CPR which meant that all the different services could

come together to ensure Samantha can continue to live a happy life with her

family.”

Mr Turner, 46, said: “It seemed like fate. I had only just refreshed my first aid

at a course at work. I remember putting at the bottom of the form where they

ask for feedback that I would try to give it a go.”

Mrs Turner, a learning support assistant at The Oaks Primary School in

Ipswich, is mother to Steven, 23, and George, 18.

East of England Ambulance Service paramedics Colin Treece, Bridget Read

and James Mullett, along with Stuart Evans and Joshua Anstey from the St

John Ambulance, also helped save her life.


The Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS) is an emergency medical charity

established in 1972. SARS provides specially trained doctors and critical care

paramedics to assist the East of England Ambulance Service at the scenes of

serious incidents – both accidents and medical illnesses. All the work

undertaken by SARS doctors and paramedics is provided voluntarily without

any cost to the patient, ambulance service or taxpayer.

All their activity is funded by voluntary donations and they receive no

government funding.

People can make donations via the website www.sars999.org.uk or through

their new 999 appeal page which is for donors who would like to make a

regular donation of £9.99 a month to help support SARS

www.localgiving.com/charity/sars/project/999appeal

Ben Hall



SAM Theory Evenings

As most of you know, on the Thursday evening, directly

after Group Nights, SAM holds its monthly Theory

Evening. Based on an ever revolving subject list of

important rider skills these nights are an informal evening

of facts and lively banter all aimed at improving your ride

based on the information in “How to be a better rider”.

Each session covers one of the four main topic areas;

Overtaking Planning & Positioning

Cornering Gears & Acceleration

Mainly aimed at Associates going through the Skill for Life course, these

evenings are also a good way for full members to brush up on their theory and

add their experiences and questions to the session.

The great benefit of attending these sessions in the classroom means it saves

time on the road, covering theory and has the added advantage of an

opportunity to discuss any issues you may have generally on your Skill for Life

Course.

Karl Hale, SAM Chief Observer


BREAKFAST RUN 2015 11th October

The Red Lion, Market Place

Thetford, Norfolk

IP24 2AL

Tel:01842 757210

Meet in the car park at Tesco Martlesham, IP5 3RU in good tme for 09:00

Briefing and subsequent departure.

All riders must attend Briefing.

Ride Co-ordinator is Trevor Adams.

From Car Park head on to A12 North bound, After Melton roundabout take

left turn to Bredfield.

Turn left at T Junction with B1078, At end of road turn right onto B1079

towards Otley

At end of road bear right onto B1077

At T Junction turn left onto A1120 then bear right onto B1077, At Junction

with A140 turn right then bear left B1077 Stuston Lane

Straight over roundabout, 2nd exit

Bear left onto A1066, Straight over mini roundabout and next roundabout

Turn right at roundabout, 2nd exit, B1077 Denmark St. to Shelfanger and on

to Attleborough.

Join the one way system, keep in right hand lane, turn right at lights

Bear Left Watton B1077, At Junction with B1108 turn left to Watton

At Traffic Lights turn left A1075 to Thetford, At roundabout with A11

straight over 2nd exit to Thetford B1075, At second roundabout take 1

st exit

A1066

At roundabout take 3rd exit castle Street to town centre Straight over mini

roundabout 2nd exit.

At mini roundabout take 1st exit Car park and Red Lion pub on the right.


Ride Co-ordinators and Ride Leaders

Ride Leaders and Ride Coordinators are the full SAM members that

facilitate SAM social rides. In order to maintain and hopefully increase

the club social rides, the club needs sufficient numbers to allow our

much-loved breakfast, Summer Chip and Winter Saturday Jaunts to

continue. If you are interested in helping the club, and helping yourself

by becoming a Ride Co-ordinator and ride Leader, please contact Sara

Hale or Leia Dowsing to find out more information about one or both

of these roles.

Ride Co-ordinator and Ride Leader

David Wood, Chris Nunn, Trevor Adams, John Jenkins,

Phil Sayer, Glyn Hill, Martin Drury, Bob Page.

Ride Leaders

Paul Jocelyn-Brown, Brian Ellis, Ken Beckinsale, Sara Hale.

Please check the SAM Calendar and SAM Forum on-line for last minute

changes/cancellations. On the Forum you will also find the routes as text, route

cards, and on Google Maps / Streetview, along with a photo of the destination,

so you can familiarise yourself with the route before the day.


Saturday Jaunt 17th October Southwold Pier

Promenade Café

The Pier

Southwold

IP18 6BN

Tel: 01502 722105

Meet at Beacon Hill services IP6 8LP in good time for 13:15 Briefing and

subsequent departure.

All riders must attend Briefing.

Ride Co-ordinator is Martin Drury.

Leave Services and take 1st exit onto A140 then bear right to take B1078 to

Coddenham

At Ashbocking Green turn left at Xroad onto B1077 to Helmingham

At T Juction with A1120 turn right through Earl Soham to Dennington

At Dennington take the left turn onto B1116 to Laxfield

On sweeping left hand take 1st right turn signposted Laxfield, Halesworth

B1117

Thorugh Laxfield, Heveningham to Halesworth take 3rd exit on Roundabout

Straight over Roundabout 2nd exit then 3rd exit on next Roundabout B1123

At T Junction turn right onto A145

Turn left onto the A12 then right again onto the A1095 to Southwold.

Turn left at the mini roundabout to the pier.


Social Rides Please note that it is you, the rider, who is deemed to be in control of the

vehicle at all times during an Observed Run and during all other Group

activities and that the Committee of Suffolk Advanced Motorcyclists cannot

and do not accept any liability whatsoever for any injury to person or damage

to vehicle occurring in the course of any rally or other event organised by the

Group. Any member attending such an event does so entirely at his or her own

risk and must maintain their own insurance to cover any said injury to person

or damage to vehicle and must be riding a road legal vehicle, having valid road

tax, insurance and MOT certificate (if applicable).

Participants on S.A.M social rides are advised of the Events Committee’s

guidelines as follows:

You will be expected to provide a suitable means of carrying a map of the

route

If possible, have breakdown cover for your machine.

Be responsible for your own safety

Rides will commence promptly at the published departure time.

Have a FULL tank of fuel

No more than 5 in a group.


An Alpine Biking Experience

In August we took a trip to

Europe; a 2200mile motorbike

trip which took us as far South

as the shores of Lake

Maggiore in Italy. Who were

the ‘we’. Six enthusiastic

bikers , four from Suffolk and

two from Surrey.

The weather makes a huge

difference to any trip and we

were lucky (or unlucky ) to

have our fair share of rain and

cold. On one day we had a temperature range from 5C to 27C – this is August

remember, and try to sort out the right clothing to wear for such a range. But

bad weather brings its benefits- we honed our road positioning and our lines,

and skills for hairpins rose by several notches. This wet weather ‘lesson’ in

concentration highlighted hazard awareness, throttle control and braking but

put us in great stead for the good days ahead. Clive our ‘tour organiser’ had a

superb itinerary with Km after Km of brilliant roads just rolling forth.

There were too many Alpine passes to mention but notable are the Grimsel,

Furka, Nufene, and Simplon passes.

Switzerland is just awash with these fantastic roads, making our Suffolk roads

look so tame.

The ‘team’ : Graham, Martin, Nick, Robert, Peter

& Clive

A rest for lunch at Faulensee -Thunersee


Every trip has its

memorable moment;

Peter grinning like a

Cheshire cat after his

first mountain pass,

and our early

morning ride through

the ancient city of

Langres (not sure we

should have ridden

through the centre on

the cobbled streets,

but our ignorance

and poor command

of the language has

its benefits).

Then there was the

old St Gotthard pass

which has to take

pride of place with its

very narrow road

made of cobbled

stones.

No smooth tarmac

and substantial crash

barriers here. There

are 19Km of cobbles

and 38 hairpins with

an average gradient of

7% and a max

gradient of 11.3% - so

no time to take your

eyes of the road ahead

as those steep bends

just kept coming!

It is a true first gear

ordeal.

The Swiss just know how to make good

biking roads


Of course we had many great meals

out such as lunch at Indemini on the

way to Lake Maggiore, plus there

were some funny moments too.

Many will have experienced long

rides out which need to be

peppered with the occasional

comfort break. But suitable places

are not always that easy to find especially on those mountain passes. Sheep are

a common sight and poor Nick was approached ‘mid flow’ by what seems like

an amorous flock. He has never moved so fast and his Dick Emery waddle is a

memory to behold.

The bikes; three BMW K1300, Kawasaki Z1000 , Honda VFR 800 and our

sturdy ‘camel’ the BMW R1200GS all performed brilliantly with a couple of

dry chains after the heavy rains for the non-driveshaft variants and small oil top

ups across the board was all that was required; a testaments to modern

engineering.

Graham powering up the Old Gotthard cobbles


Are we planning next year’s trip? – you bet we are!

Graham Carey

Africa Twin Seat Modification

I have a Honda Africa Twin, with a very uncomfortable seat both for me and

my wife. So I thought I would write a bit about what we did to overcome it.

The seat was also quite short so I decided to extend it by about 70 mm first. I

made up a template from cardboard and cut it to a shape that could be riveted

to the underside of the seat base and fit when fitted to the bike. The extended

part will rest on part of the rack support. I then made the real part from

Hidden Valley near Gondo on Swiss border


stainless steel and after lots of bending/bashing made it fit. This was then

riveted in place with mastic in between to take up any gaps.

Unfortunately, after moving the clasp on the underneath of the seat to

centralise it better on the bike, the threaded inserts that were fitted into the seat

when it was made came loose! I couldn’t repair them properly so had to

remove them leaving two holes. I then made a cardboard template for two new

plates, one fitted inside and one outside that would be clamped together when

the clasp was fitted. This is hard to describe but the finished job was a much

stronger seat clasp.

My wife and I did some research on seat manufacturers and found that some

companies could not re-cover our seat because it was an after market one with

a hard fibreglass base. This is apparently harder to staple than plastic.

Eventually we found a company called P&P Seating Ltd in Birmingham. After

a few e-mails with photos and sketches of what we wanted we decided that

they would be the ones to re-mould our seat. Importantly, rather than use

upholstery foam, they produce their own foam moulds and sculpture them to fit

different seats bases, whatever their size. This should make the seat much

more comfortable.

We took the extended seat to P&P and discussed what we wanted. We saw

many finished and saw one design that we particularly liked that could be fitted

to our seat base. We were able to choose the material, which could be

embossed if we wanted. P&P then sent some e-mails showing photos of the

rough mould fitted to our seat base. We tweaked the length of the rider and

pillion seating areas until we were satisfied. P&P finished the moulding and

then covered it, adding ‘Honda’ embossed on it in black.

The finished seat was returned to us and what a great job they made of it. The

whole modification from P&P cost approx. £180.00. We could have added gel

pads at an extra cost but decided against this.

I fitted the modified seat to the bike and it has made a huge difference,

immediately feeling much more comfortable. It looks good too. My wife has

more room and her area was stepped so she was sitting on a flat seat rather than

a sloping one. A great result and it shows what can be done.

Phil Acton.

Pictures on page Two



Editorial

Someone put out a vicious rumour that

it’s summer, after a few days of sun, the

rain has returned.

I see the club is getting to grips with the

Chief’s Challenge. I was sitting at my

parents’ house which happens to be

beside one of the village signs, when a

bike came up, stopped, engine off, after

about 5 minutes fires up and roars off.

As for my own challenge, I had managed to get most of them, but with work

family and summer.. er I mean winter, I hadn’t had a chance to get round all of

them, and had been to one site but couldn’t find the sign.

Last Saturday I had a small window, Mrs Editor was north

with her parents, Both the Editorlets where out doing stuff.

So after finishing the day’s work I togged up and left at

18:00ish Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances ( a

small miss calculation ) I had to dash from one corner of the

county to the other side. This is one of the village signs I

managed to take… ended up getting home at 22:30

Hope everyone had a good time on the Chief’s Challenge

and I would like to thank the Chief for arranging this. Must

have taken a few minutes to set up

Safe Riding Felix... Editor

Bowman’s Barn, Back Street, Gislingham, Suffolk. IP23 8JH.

Tel: 07712649860

[email protected]

Thank you

To all the members who have contributed to this month’s magazine. ☺

But….. what about the rest of you…. �


Closing date for copy FridayFridayFridayFriday after club night

If you’d like to help save the Group on the printing and postage costs of your

monthly ‘hard copy’ of the ‘SAM Observer’ by opting to receive an email

notification instead, then please give me your email details on Group Night or

send me an email.

I hope that you have been enjoying the reports that members who go on ride

outs have written, and as you can see, it doesn’t have to be a wordy passage, so

feel free to scribble a few words down, a few pictures and next month you will

have another great magazine to read

Don’t forget to take your cameras and a notebook to record your trip then you

can write a nice article about it for your favourite magazine. I have a word

template if anyone would like it, email me and I’ll send you a copy which has

all the formatting re-set on it. Please remember that we use Times New Roman

as the main font for the magazine at a size 16 so that when the printer converts

the A4 pages down to A5 the font looks like a 12. I like pictures to be separate

to your articles because I can make them bigger or small to fill the page

Advertise here

£25 for 1/8 page

Annual Advertising Rates:

Advertise on the SAM website for an additional £25.

Contact:

Felix 07712649860

[email protected]

£35 for ¼ page £50 for ½ page £75 for full page


MEMBER INFORMATION

A lot of useful information about SAM and its activities is available on our

website. Below are some key links members will find useful.

CONTACTS Contact details of SAM’s Committee & Observers, complete with photographs

so you can recognise everyone.

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/com

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/obs

CALENDAR Our online calendar with relevant links which can also be linked to your

smartphone. Contact: Mike Roberts

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/cal

OBSERVER ASSOCIATE CHARTER What is expected of the Observer and Associate while preparing for the IAM

motorcycle test. Contact: Karl Hale

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/chart

CARING SAM Our customer service & complaints procedures. Contact: Brian Ellis

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/care

DISCOUNT SCHEME Proof of identity will be required to be shown. (e.g. Current IAM/SAM

membership cards). Save your membership fee, and more, by using these

retailers who give a discount to SAM members. Contact: David Arbon

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/disc

ADVERTS Got something to sell? Want to see what other members are selling? See our

online adverts section. Contact: Mike Roberts

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/ads

SHOPS T-shirts, sweatshirts, fleeces, hats, and more are available from SAM’s two

online shops. Contact: Mike Roberts

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/shop

FORUM All the latest news and discussion on all things SAM and motorcycle related.

Have a read, and then register to join in. Contact: Mike Roberts

http://www.suffolk-advanced-motorcyclists.com/forum


SAM Events for your Diary

September 2015

Saturday 12th

Saturday Jaunt to Holt. Meet at Stowmarket Tescos

IP14 5BE in good time for 13:30 Briefing and subsequent departure. All

riders must attend Briefing.

Tuesday 15th SAM Group Night. Announcements at 19:30 followed

by Guest Speaker, Nik from PowerCases (www.powercases.com)Bar and

restaurant serving all types of food/drinks including teas and coffees.

Thursday 17th Theory Evening. Fynn Valley Golf Club. Come along

and learn more about Roadcraft. 19:30. This month’s topic: Cornering

Fri 25th ~ Sat 26

th Safe Rider. If you can help the Publicity Team on the

Saturday of this event, please contact Martin Drury on 07595277831

October 2015

Sunday 4th Copdock Bike Show. As usual SAM will be

helping the parking of motorcycles to go smoothly. If you can help please let

Nigel Chittock know.

Wednesday 7th SAM Committee meeting. Fynn Valley Golf

Club.19:30

Sunday 11th Breakfast Run, The Red Lion, Market Place, Thetford,

IP24 2AL Meet in the car park at Tesco Martlesham, IP5 3RU in good tme for

09:00 Briefing and subsequent departure. All riders must attend Briefing.

Saturday 17th

Saturday Jaunt,. The Pier, Southwold, IP18 6BN Meet

at Beacon Hill services, IP6 8LP in good time for 13:15 Briefing and

subsequent departure. All riders must attend Briefing.

Tuesday 20th SAM Group Night. Announcements at 19:30 followed

by Guest Speaker, Kate from Hideout Leather www.hideout-leather.co.uk Bar

and restaurant serving all types of food/drinks including teas and coffees.

Thursday 22nd Theory Evening. Fynn Valley Golf Club. Come along

and learn more about Roadcraft. 19:30. This month’s topic: Gears &

Acceleration


Note from Editor

Please check the SAM Calendar & Forum for further details and for any

changes after going to press. Especially in winter months when the weather can

be unpredictable

Disclaimer

The articles published herein do not necessarily represent the views of the

Institute of Advanced Motorists or the Suffolk Advanced Motorcyclist Group.

They are the opinions of individual contributors and are published with a view

that free expression promotes discussion and interests.

Norfolk Advanced Motorcyclists

3rd Thursday of the month, 19:30, at Dunston Hall, A140,

Norwich, NR14 8PQ

Chairman, Rob Chandler, 01493 730409

Secretary, Alex Mason, 01603 716735




Documents

The SAM Observer September 2015