HMCCQ Journal December 2021

THE HISTORIC MOTORCYCLE VOLUME 56 NUMBER 11 December 2021 Twoies and Tiddlers - Glen Allen's 1970 Bultaco Metralla Mk 2 Photo by Gaven Dall’Osto The Historic Motorcycle December 2021 1

Management Committee Historical Motor Cycle Club of Queensland Inc. President Club overview Ken Butler The HMCCQ was originally formed in September 1970 and now comprises 15 Phone: 0412 799427 Areas: Brisbane, Burnett, Childers, Dalby, Fraser Coast, Gladstone, Gympie, Email: [email protected] Ipswich, Kingaroy, Pine Rivers, Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton, Tamborine Mountain, Toowoomba and Warwick; and a Subcommittee: Indian. Vice President Club-eligible motorcycles are those constructed before 31 December of the year Sherri Woods 30 years prior to the current year (current cut-off date is 31 December 1990). Phone: 0438 160082 Club objectives Secretary • To encourage the proper restoration, preservation, use and retention within Gary Mitchell Queensland of Veteran, Vintage, Post Vintage, Post War and Historic Motor Phone: 0427 574691 Cycles Treasurer • To organize, participate in and encourage the organization of rallies, Rob Mutimer exhibitions and any other events suitable for the enjoyment of and the Phone: 07 38012367 promotion of historic motor cycles Email: [email protected] Membership Secretary • To support charitable causes • To maximise club membership Paul Norrish PO Box 198, Albany Creek Q 4035 Membership Phone: 0404 476176 Email: [email protected] Membership is open to ordinary and family members, with life and honorary members nominated in accordance with the club constitution. Committee Delegates The club membership form can be downloaded from our web site and sent to the Membership Secretary. The annual subscription (due 1 November each Journal Editors year) is $48 for individuals, $66 for a family of two and $84 for a family of three. A $20 joining fee applies for new members. As an encouragement for Email: [email protected] safe riding, new members can purchase a Club Hi-Viz Vest for the reduced price Steve Wright of $10 for the first 12 months. Phone: 0490 063914 The preferred payment method for annual subscriptions is electronic bank Shayne Hart transfer. When using this facility members MUST quote their name and Phone: 0457 729196 membership number as the reference (e.g. Riley 9999). Bank deposit details: Heritage Bank Dating and Technical Officer Account Name: Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland Inc. BSB: 638070 Account No: 12398012 Glynn Leitch 55 Kent Street, Kallangur Q 4503 Annual General Meeting Phone: 0412 401436 Email: [email protected] HMCCQ is governed by a central Management Committee, and each of the 15 Areas and one subcommittee has its own management group. The Club’s QHMC/MOCC Representative Annual General Meeting (AGM) is circulated between the Areas and is held around March each year. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings. Bailey Rowe Phone: 07 3848 1410 Club Regalia Email: [email protected] Refer to the Website or advertising in this journal for current pricing. Contact Events Coordinator the Regalia Officer for enquiries or to order items. Bill Stephens Journal submissions Deadline is 15th day of each month Phone: 0421 050653 Email: [email protected] Please email your contributions to the editors at: <[email protected]>. Prepare your contributions in MS Word or as email text. Choose your best Regalia Officer photos and send full resolution images for best results – include captions with photos. Keep your articles short and interesting. The Editors have the right to Glynn Leitch edit any submitted material and/or exclude unsuitable material, e.g. political, Phone: 0412 401436 defamatory, or not in keeping with the club’s objectives. Articles may be held Email: [email protected] over for future issues. Web Master Official Club Address: PO Box 96, Redbank Q 4301 Ian McInerney December 2021 www.hmccq.org.au Phone: 0412 103309 Email: [email protected] The Historic Motorcycle Honorary Solicitor Jim Feehely 2

an opportunity to attend rallies or Shayne for keeping our members functions. Xmas functions are now informed with the editing and occurring, so please think of our less presentation of our “A” grade, top fortunate members. Collectively we all class monthly magazine. wish these members better health, comfort, and recovery. Ken Butler (0412 799 427 - 24hrs) Now that the states are “opening up” The President Welcomes and life and travel is getting back to the Following New our “new normal” I believe 2022 Members should make for a good year for our rallies and associated events. We will Childers: Peter Steel forever have guidelines to comply Welcome to our new members. As we with, however that should not restrict Fraser Coast: David Allen see 2021 pass and 2022 arrive, I can us enjoying ourselves. As I read the reflect on what a great year it has precis from each area, I also see the Gympie: Michael Mills been given the high numbers of new interaction and combined events with members. No matter what HMCCQ other clubs and local activities that our Ipswich: John Kreis, area you have joined you will always country area members are involved. Mark and Kevin Clifford be an important member who will be We, too often forget about the good able to enjoy fellowship with all work from these smaller areas. I wish Pine Rivers Murray and Kathy Deeth members of HMCCQ. I trust you will be to say thanks to your members and as Sunshine Coast: Greg and Jacquie active and take advantage of the rides I say this is what makes us proud of available and the use of acceptable being HMCCQ, a collective group of like Malseed requirements for “Impromptu Rides”. -minded people with like-minded The concessional registration scheme interests. Tamborine Mtn: Peter Robson is a bonus, having lower cost for registration being enjoyed by all In March 2022 we look forward to Warwick Harrison Finn financial members of clubs such as having our AGM at Gladstone, so ours. To ensure that you abide by the please note your diaries, a good Contents 2 requirements and legislation as opportunity for travel. 3 stipulated by Queensland Transport Management Committee News 4 and the Insurances Act & Legislation This is the last magazine now till Coming Events 5 remember to stay financial. February, so I wish to take this Days of Glory Rally 6 opportunity on behalf of the Mainly V & V 7 REMINDER: (2022 Renewal) Annual Management Committee and Delegates Bikes I Have Known 8 Membership Subscriptions are due as to thank everyone for your Sunshine Rally 9 of 1st November 2021. If you pay by participation in events, the fellowship Twoies & Tiddlers 10 Internet transfer/ Direct debit- with other members and being Sidecar Circus 11 PLEASE ENSURE to add Name and members of HMCCQ. AGM Notice 12 Membership Number. Mostly Ariel Rally 16 We trust that everyone has a safe and Indian Tour 19 Throughout the year I have learnt of enjoyable Festive Season and a Area Updates 20 several members who are suffering Prosperous New Year, as we look Area Contacts 22 from health-related illnesses or forward to catching up in 2022. Caveat Emptor injuries. A fact of life is that we do not Gold Miners Rally as a rule speak of being sick, and that Please also give a thought to the is why it is of great importance that members who passed to the highway friends, or family can let us know, in the heavens. enabling us to offer help or a shoulder to lean on during the hard times. Let Thank you from myself to our us not forget those suffering illnesses Management Committee and delegates or injuries, who may not be able to for your many hours attending ride or drive, as they may appreciate meetings and keeping the ship afloat with a high level of professionalism, Editorial integrity and ethical behaviour. I extend a special thanks to Steve and Welcome to the final edition of our journal for 2021. There are a huge you have a desire to take on any of a couple of wanted ads which have amount of rally reports in this issue, the roles on committee I am sure you resulted in me locating and purchasing some carried over due to the coverage will be welcomed with open arms, a couple of bikes I was searching for. of the 50+1 rally in the November contact someone on the committee to One of these ads resulted in me issue. discuss the merits of taking on a role. hearing of 4 different bikes of type I was looking for, So if you are looking To try and get more balance in the It is also that time of year when for something consider using the journal I would once again like to ask subscriptions are due, to make sure magazine to try and find it. anyone with an inkling of an idea for you continue receiving the journal an article to please put pen to paper ensure you pay your dues without In closing I would like to wish you all a and share your restoration, tips, delay and if paying by direct deposit safe and merry xmas/new year and memories etc. don’t forget to include your name as hope Santa fills your stockings with the reference. things you desire, particularly if they As is normal at this time of year you are motorcycle related. will see the AGM notice in this issue, If While I am obviously a fan of the good the journal can do I can report of a Until next year. couple of instance where it has helped me. In the last few months I have run Steve Wright. The Historic Motorcycle December 2021 1

Correction Taverners seeking a new Rookies Quiz chairman Rob Blackmore pointed out to me that Q1 Who won the Scottish 6 days trial Question 15 which was which make of The Brisbane Area Taverners Group is in 1959 on a Triumph Tiger Cub motorcycle was 'Banned'; should have looking for someone to take over from Q2 ML Magnetos what does the ML read 'Barred '. He sent me a picture of the Hugh Leonard as chairman. Hugh has stand for tank badge which features bars across a held the position for over 10 years and Q3 What was the fully enclosed Ariel Zenith hopefully the badge is shown here has advised the group that he would Arrow called (Rudge Multis were also barred from like to retire at the end of this year Q4 What year was Kel Carruthers some speed events at the same time) On because of his advanced age and 250cc world road race champion the badge it mentions them being made at increased domestic commitments. ‘It’s Q5 What year was Wayne Thames Ditton in Surrey England now an easy job’ he says. ‘It needs Gardner 500cc world road race Dave Detmar Jim Allen and myself all someone with a computer, or access to champion grew up close to Thames Ditton which one, to send out meeting reminders to Q6 When did Oran Park and Amaroo apart from Zenith was also home to members and to type up the brief Park race tracks close Cooper cars, Hampton Court Palace and monthly meeting reports. It involves Q7 What year was the last motorcycle the big motorcycle dealers Comerfords calling the hotel a week before each race held at Bathurst who were the Bultaco importers for UK , meeting to confirm that the meeting is Q8 When did the Australian sport of Brabham cars were built in the next town on and that the room is available. speedway first start in UK Chessington and also AC cars were in Then the members are sent an email Q9 What size engine did the Norton Thames Ditton the makers of the to remind them of the date and time.’ 99 have fearsome AC Cobra a lightweight racing Q10 What 2 years did Jeff Smith win car featuring a 7 litre Ford V8 made to Some experience in running meetings the world 500cc MX championship tackle the LeMans 24 hour race. In the would be handy but isn’t essential as Q11 Which state has Wanneroo Park UK there was nowhere to test the car as Taverners meetings are quite informal. Raceway Brooklands banked circuit had been Q12 AMF bought Harley Davidson in closed since the start of WW2. At this Meetings are held at the Lord Stanley 1965 what do AMF stand for point there was no upper speed limit in Hotel, East Brisbane at 11am on the Q13 Who ended Sammy Millers 11 the UK (happy days) so the AC Cobras last Monday of each month bar year reign as British Trials Champion were taken to the newly built M1 December. They run for about an hour, Q14 BAT motorcycles what does BAT motorway with trade plates to test at and members usually stay on to enjoy stand for speed and the police were unable to stop lunch together in the hotel restaurant. Q15 On a motorcycle what are this and I always picture the Pommy Denfeld , Brooks or Lycett If anyone in the Brisbane Area is interested in taking on the job, Hugh Answers On Page 20 would be pleased to hear from you. family having a day out in the Ford He can be contacted on 0403 058 136 Anglia thrashing along at 60mph and a or email [email protected] AC coming by at 200 mph, so a 70mph limit was introduced, possibly an urban myth but a nice tale. Comerfords were IS THIS YOU? very much a sporting dealer sponsoring at various times road racer John Hartle, MotoCross champion Vic Alan and trials rider Gorden Farley who finally ended Sammy Millers 11 year reign as British If you paid your renewal on the 3rd November and haven’t Champion Jeff Rook received your Membership card, please contact the Mem- bership Secretary Annual Subscriptions for 2022 now due 2022 Subscriptions as voted at the 2021 AGM are: Individual: $48 Family of 2: $66 Family of 3: $84 Preferred payment is by Direct Transfer into our bank BSB 638070; A/C 12398012; Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland, Inc And Please…. add your name and membership number as a reference! Management Committee News September 2021 The October HMCCQ Management Committee meeting was held at the Ipswich Area Clubrooms on the 26th October. Club membership on the 25th October was 1360. This consisted of 26 Life Members, 968 Ordinary Members, 175 Family Member One and 191 Family Member Two and Three. Eleven new members have joined since 26th September – two for Brisbane, one for Burnett, two for Gympie, one for Ipswich, four for Sunshine Coast and one for Tamborine areas. SIVS registration applications have been really busy this month with twenty-four motorcycles and two cars being processed. Regalia sales were down from last month with only two sales totaling $49.30. Gary Mitchell HMCCQ Secretary 2 December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle

Summary of Upcoming Events Below is the list of currently planned events. With the ongoing threat of Covid-19, restrictions may necessitate any or all of these events being cancelled, and if they proceed there may be limitations on the numbers that can attend. It is therefore imperative that you confirm your attendance with event organisers. Please don’t just turn up at any event without a prior nomination and acceptance. Should you not confirm your attendance in advance you may be turned away due to number restrictions, catering or the event may have been cancelled. Additionally, if you have confirmed your attendance and then can’t make it, please have the courtesy to inform the organisers in advance. Your nomination may be excluding another member from attending. For more up-to-date information on Club, Area and associated events please visit our website: www.hmccq.org.au/ events. Additions/changes since last listing are shown below in red. HMCCQ Events 2022 (all of club – full year) 9 January Combined Areas Breakfast Run (Brisbane) – see ad page 13 5–6 February Dalby Cotton Rally – special Vintage/Veteran section (Dalby Area) 26–27 February Ipswich Rally (Ipswich Area) 12 March Maleny Swap (Sunshine Coast Area) 20 March Centurion Run – 2021 make-up (Brisbane Area) 26 March AGM (Gladstone Area) 26–27 March Gladstone Rally (Gladstone Area) 1–3 April Fraser Coast Rally (Fraser Coast Area) 15–18 April Burnett Easter Rally (Burnett Area) 15–18 April All Indian Rally (Indian Subcommittee) 23-24 April Girder Fork Rally (Brisbane Area) 30 Apr–1 May MAD [mostly across dirt] Rally (Toowoomba Area) 30 Apr–2 May Total Loss Tour – Veterans only (Childers Area) 7–8 May Country Cruise (Pine Rivers Area) 13–15 May FGT – Flat tanks, Girders & Tiddlers (Fraser Coast Area) 15 May Ray Owen Bike Show (Tamborine Area) 26 May–2 June Veteran Rally (Brisbane Area) 5 June Pre 31 Rally (Toowoomba Area) 5 June Poker Run (Gympie Area) 18–19 June Capricorn Rally (Rockhampton Area) 25–26 June Mid Winter Western Weekend (Childers Area) 25–26 June Dalby Dirt Rally 1 (Dalby Area) 3 July Don Nicol Memorial Sidecar Circus (Pine Rivers Area) 9–10 July Frostbite Rally (Warwick Area) 16–17 July Chairman’s Run (Brisbane Area) 30–31 July Flat Tanks and Girders Rally (Childers Area) 10 August Stinkwheel Fun Ride (Pine Rivers Area) 12–14 August Days of Glory Rally (Fraser Coast Area) 13–14 August Taverners Scenic Rim Rally (Brisbane Area) 20 August Pine Rivers Swap (Pine Rivers Area) 21 August Centurion Run (Brisbane Area) 27–28 August Pure Earth Rally (Brisbane Area) 28 August Lowood Swap (Brisbane Area) 9–11 September Toowoomba Rally (Toowoomba Area) 17–18 September Tamborine Rally (Tamborine Area) 18 September Mostly Ariel Rally (Pine Rivers Area) 24–25 September Dalby Dirt 2 (Dalby Area) 30 Sep – 3 Oct Indian Tour (Indian Subcommittee) 1–2 October Gold Miners Rally (Gympie Area) 16 October Sunshine Rally (Sunshine Coast Area) 22 October Laidley Swap (Toowoomba Area) To add or revise event details Area Secretaries are to contact the HMCCQ Events Coordinator (Bill Stephens): email [email protected] or call 0421 050653. For a full listing of Club and Area-specific events and regular rides go to the HMCCQ website: www.hmccq.org.au/events The Historic Motorcycle December 2021 3

Days of Glory Rally 2021 Kilkivan. What a great weekend at the Kilkivan Quiz and some raffles followed while a Showground for Fraser Coast’s annual dessert of cake or canned fruit and D.O. G Rally held on 5-7 November. custard was prepared. Quiz was won Over 70 participants this year and in by Pete & Pam’s table who proved to excess of 55 bikes, ranging from be very knowledgeable. Veterans through to just 30yo’s. some of whom arrived on Thursday to set up Sunday morning, a BIG brekky was and grab a prime camping spot. served up prior to 9.00 am ride departure. The ride took us out Ride to Widgee Pub through some nice undulating country around the back of Nev & his 1970 Triumph Trophy, Sue & Tansey, along the Murgon her 1967 BSA B40 Gayndah Rd , through Windera , winding our way up the hill to a lookout near Boat Mountain for smoko. The return journey was down winding rural roads, through Goomeri and back to Kilkivan via Wide Bay Hwy and Cinnabar Rd, a round trip of almost 100 miles. The rain held back until Sunday evening, giving everyone the opportunity to pack up, say their cheerio’s in the dry. Weather was fine & warm and by Friday enough bikes had arrived for an impromptu trip out along the Tansey Rd to blow out a few rider & bike cobwebs. Much socialising took place while enjoying a dinner of Gunna’s finest stew, a roaring campfire and some bevvies. Saturday dawned fine with a continual stream of new participants adding to the fray. Some went for a short ride up to the Prophet Mine site before joining the bike display in the park opposite the pub. In excess of 55 Motorcycles lined up for our Saturday morning display with many visitors who were riding through stopping for as look as well as a lot of locals. More bikes arrived, and after lunch a Boat Mountain Lookout ride was organised out to Widgee, still more bikes arrived during the A fun and enjoyable weekend was had afternoon. by all and a special thanks to all the helpers who made the possible, and of Saturday evening dinner was BBQ course to Gunna for his outstanding chicken, steak & vegetables. A Trivia catering. Pete Almond Bike Display at Kilkivan Park 4 December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle

Being a regular on the Brisbane Area 3-4 days before this ride, the Drum Brake Ride to Mount Glorious garage had run out of 91+ so I every week, I had a surprise a few thought I would try the E10 weeks ago while riding the 1917 GCS. instead. So far I have resisted E10 The run is 82km return for me and I mainly due to what I had heard or usually take it by van to the meeting read about its effect on tank place at The Gap meeting point, linings. Well, so far I can only say I saving some 20km of riding through have not seen any negative effects. some of Brisbane‘s heavy traffic. The lead additive and the stabiliser Anyway, on this particular day the old were all added as per usual ratios. bike had noticeably extra punch - not Incidentally the compression ratio that I could lift the front wheel, but on the 770cc SV JAP engine of the the bike was different, even the GCS is between 4.5 & 5:1, perhaps exhaust sounded different. This bike a member with more knowledge on has always been a good performer on fuels than I have would like to this run and only needs to change comment on the pros and cons of gear for Road Works, otherwise it using E10 in our V&V machines. stays in top with a little adjustment to the ignition every now and again. So A few weeks ago I came across a what was different? 420 x 600mm sepia poster put out by the Brisbane Indian Motorcycle I had not made any adjustments or Museum - possibly 20 or so years done anything different, or had I? The ago, depicting 30 mainly Australian penny dropped when having a chat to motorcycle riders of the late 1920‘s Brisbane Secretary Doug Jolliffe when on a set of cards. This set originally he asked: ˋwhat about the fuel´ ? comprised 50 cards, although Yes, that was it. I usually use 91+ incorrectly headed ‘Cigarette Cards’ lead additive and a fuel stabiliser, but on the poster, they are in fact when I took the van to get some fuel usually referred to as trade cards, in this case they came from the Australian Confectionary Company Allens who at this period were a household name and are still in business today. Having a number of ‘trade cards’ depicting motorcycling - what I did not have was a Top: Motorcycling 1934, R&J Hill Cigarettes, complete set of UK anything. After trying to Middle: AJS Sidecar ‘Wizzard Boys‘ Comic ca. find the elusive number 1923, UK 16 to complete my set of Bottom: ‘Thrills of the Dirt Track´, set of 16 ‘Thrills of the Dirt Track’ cards, ‘Triumph´ weekly boys‘ comic, 1929 UK for many years, I had a call cereal manufacturers, tea companies, from member John Wellings chewing gum producers etc. all who knew of my cigarette bringing out sets to encourage card interest. He mentioned consumers to collect and purchase that he had been given a their products. Maybe the HMCCQ cigar box full of odd should have a set of collector cigarette cards. How lucky ‘Motorcycles of Australia’ cards to help can you be! Not only did I promote our club! manage to complete my set with the elusive number 16 card, but with the extras that I had we made up a set for John as well! While cigarette cards seem to be a thing of the past, trade cards are still very Top: ‘Triumph Speed Twin‘, Modern British Motorcycles, much with us, with not only UK, Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents, 1953 Motorcycling Magazines Bottom: Mo Jones ‘Newcastle Speedway Joys´ Davis & reproducing sets from 80- Herbert, Bakers (Australia) 90 years ago, but breakfast The Historic Motorcycle December 2021 5

2 Strokes and Sleeve Valves By Geoff Brown material. To test it he made his own Although this series of articles is titled dynamometer using Bikes I Have Known it is as much a modified tram about people I have met as a motor to provide consequence. Rob Collet is one of the load. In these, I wrote about Rob’s Scott performance trim it Norton special (he called I the best could rev to 12000 Scott ever made) in an earlier article. rpm and produced Rob was (and is) fascinated with impressive power. engines, from early days with model Characteristics aeroplanes right up to the present day. could be varied by He was apprenticed to Trojan Motors changing the sleeve who made light commercial vans valve timing or the powered by 2 stroke diesel engines. sleeve itself. Later they made the Mini Motor Then he wanted to Robs 500cc sleeve valve single attachment for bicycles and of course make an engine to Rob managed to salvage enough parts use in a bike. This from No.1 crankcase go to the transfer to make his own – and then he would be 500cc ports in No.2 cylinder, No.2 go to improved it, eventually increasing the with the intention to No.3, No.3 go to No.4 and of course capacity to result in a frightening race it. Steve No.4 go to No.1. The idea is that as speed on a push bike. From his Lindsell was piston No.1 is at bottom of stroke, interest in aviation he knew of the interested and No.2 piston is just about to uncover engine designed to replace the Rolls would supply a the transfer port in the cylinder, so we Royce Merlin series. This was named rolling chassis. Robs have maximum crankcase pressure in the Crecy and was a V12 2 stroke. It existing dynamometer was not capable No.1 to pass to No.2 cylinder, and so had forced induction straight into the of testing the larger engine so a new on around the square. Difficult to cylinders with sleeve valve exhausts at one was made. When the 125cc engine describe so I hope you understand. the top of the cylinders giving uniflow was tested on the new rig, it was The prototype is based on Scott gas flow. Rob built his first uniflow 2 found that it produced even more engines internals and top ends with stroke when still a callow youth, using power than originally thought. The new custom made crankcases. It has been a Triumph Tiger 100. It had forced engine was a 4 stroke sleeve valve fitted into a modified Norton induction by a positive displacement engine and flow tests showed that it featherbed Dominator. Material and air pump (I think a Rootes type breathed better than a good Manx intellectual help from Scott specialists Blower) to ports cut into the bottom of Norton but combustion was a problem. of the VMCC has greatly assisted the cylinders and all 4 valves in the Multi spark plugs were tried (one progress. cylinder head were exhausts. It had version had 6) but no solution was lots of torque and was very noisy. His found. Rob fitted the engine into the Since work started on the 500cc series next effort, when he was more mature rolling chassis and used it on the road. and had gained impressive skills as a Since then the engine has been designer and machinist, was a 125cc converted into a 2 stroke petrol, sleeve valve single. By now he had 2stroke diesel, 4 stroke diesel. Simple collected an impressive array of pre cable operated variable valve timing electronic machines to be able to make has been tried. I think he is on the 7th the engine from scratch. It was purely variation: now you think that this experimental all machined from stock would be enough – think again. His Robs 4 Cylinder 2 stroke latest project is a 4 cylinder 2 stroke of engines, Rob has been assisted by with conventional cylinder ports. This his mate Fred White. Fred used to engine has 2 work for Tickford in their car racing crankshafts ie a division as an engine specialist – very square four with useful. When the first bike came to be even firing registered for road use it was called intervals. It has the CW Special – a far better name conventional than the alternative. crankcase The original 125cc engine was tested induction. The by the Cranfield Institute of difference is the Technology in road configuration transfer passages against a current (at the time) Rotax from the crankcase 125. It had similar power but lower to the transfer fuel consumption and emissions. ports in the Food for thought. cylinders. The transfer passages 6 December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle

Sunshine Rally 2021 Sunshine Coast used the Beerwah Sports Grounds for the annual rally. The weather over the weekend was absolutely perfect for good riding and taking in the sights the coast has to offer. Lindsay Hay Ducati 900SS and Graham Moore R75 Long Ride found their own morning tea at Maleny while the Short Ride headed up to Palmview to Aussie World for their refreshments. Gary Stephenson 1925 AJS Model 20 Upon return to the Sports Grounds, we had to find some winners as the rally is non-competitive. All riders’ numbers The rally kicked off with rides on Saturday Afternoon. were put in a hat and 3 lucky ones scored a Repco There was a short ride which catered for slower and voucher. The winners being Ward Meldrum, Kev Foley and smaller club bikes along with Veterans. The ride headed for Murray Buhse. Congratulations everyone. Toorbul pub where rides could enjoy a cool drink before heading back to the Sports Grounds. See you next year. Keith Canning Peter Pearson 1938 Zundapp KS600 Murray & Linda Buhse 1970 Changlang outfit & Bruce Wilson 948 Triumph Speed Twin The long ride headed up the range and about before heading back and making a stop at the Beerwah Hotel. On Saturday evening many who were staying over at the Sports Grounds headed back to The Beerwah Hotel for the evening meal. Always a good feed. On Sunday morning both rides headed out at 8.30am. The Robyn Pearson BMW R25 Brendan Tracey 1967 Bultaco Metralla 250 7 The Historic Motorcycle December 2021

Twoies & Tiddlers 2021 designed specifically to filter ‘2 smoke’ Ross Hault's very nice flat tank 1926 BSA exhaust fumes. The Club supplied October 29 was chosen after COVID raisin toast and coffee for breakfast his Royal Enfield. Moving to the issues postponed the ritual August and then it was off following Phil Japanese era, Glynn Leitch rode his (Ekka holiday) running of Twoies and Watson on the road to Dayboro and up immaculate 1977 Honda 125 twin, Tiddlers in 2021. From its incarnation Mt Mee to the Gantry in the D’Aguilar Glenn Wollenweber his Café racer as the Stinkwheel Rally by John National Park with Wayne & Tracey inspired 1972 Honda K2 with 185cc Finglas, the baton was later passed to Kenman riding tail end. In the upgrade, Keith Lambert was on his Ralph Roles who opened up the rally to meantime, Jeff Gordon and Graham very original 1965 Honda Dream and include small capacity 4-strokes Piper had arrived earlier and set up the Merilynne Leah her immaculate Honda (Tiddlers). urn and barbie. Sausages and onions 350 Four. The rally then followed the on bread, cold water and hot drinks same route back to the Clubhouse Eric Leah's immaculate Yamaha 200 were welcomed by all. The ‘Twoies’ while some chose to ride directly Electric were well represented as always. home. There were a few issues John is still with us even though his requiring the recovery vehicle but no riding years have passed. Ralph has Steve Jeffries' beautiful JAWA two stroke injuries and plenty of smiles which was had some recent medical issues that pleasing. have put his riding temporarily on The earliest was a standout 250cc hold. Thanks go to Pine Rivers Area 1933 Francis Barnett Cruiser in Keith Lambert's 1965 Honda Dream president Jeff Gordon who picked up beautiful original condition ridden by Ralph so he could join in the muster at Bill Ross. Other early bikes were three Many thanks to the aforementioned the Pine Rivers Clubhouse and wave BSA Bantams ridden by Michel Dooz, organisers, recovery vehicle volunteer off the rally participants on the day. Gary Bowman and Matthew Hoult. The Andy Barham and all the marshals for Europeans included Jeff Knight and a fantastic day. My wish is for Ralph to Glynn Leitch's 1977 Honda 125 Twin Steve Jeffries on Jawas, Glen Allen’s make a comeback on his Adler ’Twoie’ beautiful 1971 250cc Bultaco Metralla for the 2022 event. I went through last year’s photos and Mk2 and Kerry Hill on her 1954 Adler also felt the need to mention how I MB250. The newer bikes were mainly Gaven Dall’Osto missed the late Dave Shipley on his Japanese ranging from 175 and 250cc bright yellow Vespa. Even though dirt bikes, Eric Leah’s immaculate Richard Speck has moved from the Yamaha 200 Electric, John Wilson’s area, he still created artwork for the Suzuki 250 Hustler and Kerry Hill’s traditional rally decals which Glynn Yamaha RD400 ridden by Dave Wood Leitch had printed. This year the decal through to beautifully presented introduced the 2-stroke mask which Suzuki GT750s ridden by Paul Norrish looked very similar to COVID issue and Ian Dugdale. The ‘Tiddlers’ is items but I was assured they were where compliance gets murky. John Wilson and Ralph Roles with John's 1969 Suzuki T250 Hustler Ian Dugdale on his Suzuki 750GT 'twoie' The spirit of the rally is that the focus Samford Dayboro road - Paul Norrish on is on slow motorcycles so although his Suzuki 750GT 'Twoie' 8 some may have ‘largish’ capacity they are certainly not fast. That said, the The Historic Motorcycle earliest tiddler was Ross Hoult’s 1926 flat tank BSA. Covering the older machines was Peter Reynolds on his late 40’s 350cc Panther, Rob Patrick rode his 1923 Indian Chief, Chris Berry his 1948 Matchless and Mike Crawley December 2021

Don Nicol Memorial Sidecar Circus Blessed with good weather and a COVID green light, the 2021 Don Nicol Memorial Sidecar Circus saw a very big roll-up at the HMCCQ Pine Rivers Clubhouse. Yes, more free breakfast pancakes courtesy of chefs Jeff Gordon and Graham Piper were well received by all. There were around 28 outfits Jeff Beatty's 1954 Matchless G80 with Dick Butterworth arrives on his 1955 assembled and as many two-wheelers Murphy sidecar Sunbeam outfit to do the marshalling. The rally was co -ordinated by sidecar stalwarts Lawrie Godde and Yvonne Mackenzie, the Jeff Beatty. Dad and son team of Geoff Higgins also followed the Higgins marshals were led by Phil Watson, with and Christopher Coglan came down family tradition in carrying a canine, held in this case by a young lady Glen Leitch as tail end Charlie and from Bundaberg. Geoff bought his ‘Scruffy’ Patrick driving the recovery 1951 G80 in 1970 and fitted the friend. Later model English machines vehicle. Dusting sidecar in 1972. It has been included a mammoth Triumph Rocket with him through courting, marriage, III outfit. The German outfits included kids and used as work and family Lawrie Godde’s 1975 BMW R75/6 transport for many years. Geoff told which he shared with his wife Suzanne. me that he was a carpenter and Joe Hansen came along in his removed the Dusting body each immaculate 1958 BMW R69 with a rare Sunday to fit a large box for carrying late 50’s Hungarian made Duna his tools and timber to site during the sidecar. Interestingly, the front of the week. In effect, it was a three-wheeled Duna was modelled on a MIG fighter of Tradie Utility. This old girl received a the period. They were supported by well earnt rebuilt in 2018 and is now in more modern BMW GS1100’s, one showroom condition. A mate of his had ridden by Trevor Kusulke and another Joe Hannsen's immaculate 1958 BMW R69 found a number plate with an unusual with a very off-road sidecar. The with Hungarian made Duna sidecar chromed, pressed metal Matchless Japanese group included two Suzuki sculpture on the top edge in a bunch of GSX1400 outfits both in blue. parts he bought but thought it was best mounted to Geoff’s machine. Geoff restored the number plate, retaining the original graphics which he insisted had to be signwritten. Interestingly, it had ‘Matilda’ with a swimsuit clad lady on one side and ‘Death Trap’ with the skull and cross bones logo on the other. Trevor Kussulke's circa 1989 BMW 'Matilda' the 1951 G80 Matchless with Mt Mee road - Joe Denham's Triumph GS1000 outfit Dusting sidecar Bonneville, Watsonian Sidecar colour matched brown highlights, gloves and The oldest machine was Kelvin Dick Butterworth came along on his rather large Mastiff Sebastian Swayn’s 1928 Indian Chief with very shiny 1955 Sunbeam outfit as did Dusting sidecar. Following the Mike Crawley on his Royal Enfield Evergreen Keith Holley rode down from American Iron theme, Dave Morgan Meteor outfit. There were several Gatton, did the rally then rode home and Gillian Kerr rode their 1944 Indian Triumph Bonneville T100’s, one with on the Kawasaki W Series with Inder Chief outfit while Des Higgins rode his an Inder sidecar. The other had a Classic Rocket sidecar. Not bad for a Harley Shovel with Jack his dog in the Watsonian sidecar colour-matched in a guy in his 90’s. Gordy, the third chair. UK machines included a couple very light blue with brown highlights. member of the Higgins family sidecar of Matchies from the 50’s. These The rider Joe Denham wore matching troupe, rode his Kawasaki W Series included a 1954 G80 with Murphy tan gloves and boots and in the chair outfit with Chippy his dog onboard. sidecar in blue which was ridden by was a huge matching tan Mastiff Sidecar stalwart Phil Smith again (Sebastian) which was the largest of showed on his 1962 Changjiang Triumph Bonneville T100 with Inder Royal the several dogs on the rally. The however a suspect brake had Phil Retro sidecar Triumph Bonneville ridden by Daniel sidelined when he heard Mt Mee was on route. Finally, there was the ever The Historic Motorcycle December 2021 growing contingent of Urals which, although modern, still look like they are from the 70’s. The route took in over 130km of the local countryside through Dayboro and over Mt Mee to Woodford Gardens for a smoko break. Return was via Wamuran, Mt Mee and back to the clubhouse for a free sausage sizzle. 9

Thanks to the ride co-ordinators, cooks and marshals for their efforts. It is with pride that the HMCCQ Pine Mt Mee road - Des Higgins and his dog Jack on their Harley shovel outfit Samford, Dayboro Rd - Kelvin Swayne on One of the many Ural outfits his 1928 Indian Chief with Dusting sidecar Rivers Area can continue the rally so Only one flat front tyre required the passionately conceived by its late support vehicle, so it was a very good member Don Nicol. day for all. Gaven Dall’Osto HMCCQ AGM 2022 The 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Historical Motor Cycle Club of Queensland Inc. (HMCCQ) will be hosted by the Gladstone Area on Saturday 26 March 2022. More details will be provided in up- coming journals. In accordance with the Club Constitution, the following business will be conducted at the AGM: • Receiving the statement of income and expenditure and the auditor’s report for the last financial year, and presenting the auditor’s report for adoption • Electing members of the Management Committee (President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership Secretary) • Appointing an auditor • Setting annual club subscriptions • Electing any honorary life members. Nominations for the Management Committee positions will close on 15 February 2022. These nomina- tions must be provided in writing to the Secretary and be signed by two nominating members and the candidate. Should there be insufficient candidates for any of the positions, nominations will be taken from the floor of the AGM. Nominations for Life Membership must be submitted to the Secretary by 26 February 2022. Nominations for Life Membership must be submitted using the online Life Membership Nomination Form. The HMCCQ Life Membership Nomination Form is available on the HMCCQ Website. To access the form, go to the HMCCQ homepage and click on the Management tab, then the Documents tab, then scroll down to the Life Membership Guidelines and Nomination Form. The Club Champion award will be presented at the AGM. HMCCQ Areas are asked to submit nominations for this award to the Secretary with supporting reasons for that nomination by 26 February 2022. The award is intended to go to a Club member who has excelled in his or her contribution to the Club during the year prior to the AGM. The Editors will also present the Quill Award for outstanding contribution to the Journal. A Special General Meeting may be held in conjunction with the AGM should any changes to the Constitu- tion be sought. Any submissions for a Special General Meeting must be presented in accordance with clause 26 of the Constitution and be provided to the Secretary by no later than 15 February 2022 to al- low notice to be published in the Club Magazine prior to the AGM. A General Meeting may be held in conjunction with the AGM should any other issues need to be re- solved. Any submissions for a General Meeting must be presented in accordance with clause 27 of the Constitution and be provided to the Secretary by 15 February 2022 so that they can be published in the Club Magazine prior to the AGM. In accordance with clause 29.4 of the Constitution, any member wishing to nominate a proxy vote on their behalf must send their individual proxy form to be received by the Secretary no less than 48 hours before the start time of the meeting. Proxy forms are available online. To access the form, go to the HMCCQ homepage and click on Documents on the Management tab, then scroll down to the HMCCQ Vot- ing Proxy Form. All correspondence related to the AGM should be sent to the Secretary via email <[email protected]> or via the Club’s official mailing address: PO Box 96, Redbank Qld 4301. 10 December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle

HMCCQ Pine Rivers Mostly Ariel Rally 19th Sept. 2021 Another perfect day saw the James Millington's magnificent Ariel Twin HMCCQ Club house start point - Early successful running of the annual and earlier girder fork single arriving Ariel singles HMCCQ Pine Rivers Mostly Ariel Rally. It was a free pancake breakfast interestingly pointed out how he drew courtesy of (area president) Jeff a line down the centre of his black Gordon and Co with a mix that was Square 4 and went about clear coating left over from the breakfast that Pine the right-hand side as received then Rivers area provided for the 50+1 restoring the left-hand side to as new. Rally the week before. Very nice they were too and no one left for the ride with an empty stomach. While the event is open to other marques, there were still 13 Ariels in the mix spanning the years from 1946 to 1958. Samford-Dayboro road- James Millington changing gear on his immaculate Ariel Twin John Deeth's very original 1951 Ariel Red Hunter Samford-Dayboro road- Jack Foley on his 1938 Ariel Red Hunter Graham Campbell rode his 1946 VB600 single which bore the plate ‘The Scrambles Axams Paddock Bundaberg’. It was so labelled because it was typical of the David Goodwin arriving on his 1952 Ariel Square 4 motorcycles racing in that paddock Lovely bunch of Ariels back then. Evergreen Ariel enthusiast Michael Kenward's 1947 Red Hunter 350 Kev Wheatly was there on his 1950 350 single while Michael Kenward rode John Deeth's well patinated 1951 VH Ariel his very original 1947 350. There was Red Hunter a lone beautifully restored 1948 Ariel Twin ridden by James Millington. The rest of the Ariels were 500cc Red Garry Lamb and David Goodwin rode Hunters with very original examples their 1952 Ariel Square 4’s. David ridden by Michael Kenward and John Deeth and two beautifully restored bikes ridden by Les Brown and Jack Foley. Gavin Ritter’s 1958 model had a rare all alloy engine. Along for the ride was a mix of English, American, Italian and Japanese classics. Phil Watson led the way over Mt Mee to Wamuran for a smoko break. The group then returned to the Pine Rivers Clubhouse for a free sausage lunch. It Gary Lamb's 1952 Ariel Square 4 ended up being a 134 km round trip with no incidents to report and not one bike on the back-up trailer. This year’s ride could equally be described as a breakfast, smoko and lunch with a couple of rides in between. Many thanks to the Pine Rivers area for continuing the annual event and for their hospitality. Another wonderful day for mostly Ariel motorcyclists. Gaven Dall’Osto Graham Campbell firing up his Ariel VB December 2021 11 600 The Historic Motorcycle

Indian tour 2021 As so many club rallies were handicapped with Covid restrictions and cancellations before lockdowns were lifted and group gatherings once again allowed, this year’s shining light, the 50+1 rally running for 9 days, it’s easy to see how the Indian tour organising was not a high priority as members give their time willingly at any area club event, so luckily Dave & Gillian from the sunny coast offered to run the logistics required for a 4 day 3 night tour around Southern Queensland. Dave told me it was a mystery tour as he’d be surprised if we weren’t lost in his front yard. So on a bright sunny morning we rode out of Peachester (our starting point), heading via back roads towards Woodford then Villeneuve through Kilcoy and on to Blackbutt for lunch. As with any rally the first day always has a few hiccups. Gillian’s bike suffered a dead generator. Luckily a spare 6 volt Sunday mornings walk to the bakery area. Unfortunately afternoon tea was battery was in the backup car to keep and waterfront (2km round trip) was a a non-event as the Kin Kin country life bike running. The after lunch ride went bit of a change of conversation from Hotel had closed its doors for the last via Yarraman-Maidenwell before sore bum to sore legs. Anyway it was time. Much to the dismay of thirsty passing through Kingaroy. Huge fuel up and away via Maryborough to travellers. Luckily it was only 20 thunderstorms were brewing to the Poona for a smoko break before a something kms to our overnight stop west and heavy rain and possible hail lunch date at Rainbow Beach Surf at Boreen Point Apollonian Hotel. With was predicted. Our overnight stop in Lifesavers Club overlooking coloured time for a freshen up before grand Wondai at the Sawmill Hotel saw us sands and Pacific ocean – some final footy or just beer. Quite a long safely fed and watered before the enjoyed seafood platters that could night celebrating footy winners and storm arrived, 250km were travelled have fed a small nation. Bikes were losers before turning in (only 300km for the day. travelled today). once more fired Last day – Pomona bakery for up for change of breakfast then inland towards Kenilworth before turning up the Obi scenery in the Obi Range Road and across the Blackall Ranges to our starting point, hills around Peachester. Gympie and Kin All 9 bikes still running well after 1000 km, after 4 days across all sorts of Kin roads. Many thanks to Dave and Gillian for organising the rally from start to finish with seamless precision. Rob Patrick Indian Chairman Saturday morning after a walk to the December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle local bakery we rode to the fuel station where Gillian’s bike succumbed to carbie weevils and needed a roadside exorcism to rectify a loose float before all bikes rode on to Hivesville to catch up with the veteran rally (Childers area) before they started their own rally. Pushing on to Biggenden for a well organised pub lunch. We were wide bay bound, as our overnight camp was at the Burrum Heads pub. Quite a long day (430km) and quite a few beers were needed to ease sore muscles. 12

OILING UPDATE I would like to add some more info to the recent article I wrote on oiling issues in triumph twins. Believe it or not, if you are sceptical, I don’t care, I only write about my own experiences on these old clunkers. So if you have a constant smoking problem on any bike and were not sure what may be the cause, here is a tip. Presuming you are going into the investigation as far as removing the head and given that things like the correct amount of oil is in the sump which there needs to be, then try this test. I have seen results from this many times when looking for problems. So, without the valve spring tension once the head is removed it is easy to spin the engine over with the kick start arm by hand. Start with the pistons down the bore and wipe clean around the top of the bore. 10-15 rapid swings through should be enough for tell-tale amounts of oil to be left at the top rim of the bore. There should be no oil if the oil rings are doing their job. Any oil left at the top shows poor oil ring control. Be it worn bore, worn rings, both and or too much oil in the cases this test proves you have a bore/ ring problem. Be mindful of the rocker feed line, could be messy. That’s all folks, Brian Holzigal WELL, WILL YOU LOOKEE HERE. exhaust tappets. Always a good place for leaks at the tappet block when the sealing O ring goes hard. Any way So I had just finished a 1970 Bonnie . Wheeled it out of there is a drilling horizontally across the front and there is the shed for the first fire up. First kick, I kid you not. usually a ball pressed in and punched to seal this drilling. Chuffed. Oh, the oil light didn’t go out, just flickering, Guess what no ball. So now I have to lift the barrel and hmmm. Looked down towards the oil switch and there is figure out a repair. Never seen this in 40 yrs. Do enough a pool on the carport floor about 6-7 inches. Turn it off of something and one gets to see everything. and noticed where the oil was escaping from. On Triumph Cheers, Brian Holzigal twin blocks from late 60’s to late the 70’s the factory add- ed a pathway in the cylinder block and case to feed the GETTING GEARED UP past the seal, as it may be a tad tight. This cannot happen with 5 speed models, a case split would be required. If you have a 1971-72 Oil in Frame Triumph and you want- “Unless you are Millyard (see his video) and make a new ed to go for a looooong ride somewhere then it is possible triplex engine sprocket and a total rethink for hanging the to gear your model to the moon. This is for 4 speed 650 alternator stator “. A new rear chain may be needed for models with the conical rear hub. This hub is the limiting the bigger 22t. This gives about 75+ish MPH @ 4000RPM. factor when looking to gear overall higher for lower RPM at This will need the gearbox to be used more but that is cruising speeds. Normally a 21 tooth gearbox sprocket, in what they are there for and is best done when solo riding place of the stock buzzy 19 tooth, can be juggled in with is the norm. Even better if a 750 big bore is fitted. Not a an hour or two, involving lots of drilling, dremelling or fil- problem with pre ’70 models as a 43tooth rear sprocket / ing for the 21 tooth to slide in. This then gives 70 MPH @ drum combo can be fitted instead of the standard 46t. Plus 4000RPM, up from stock gearing of 60mph @ 4000rpm but with a 20 or 21 gearbox sprocket up front instead of the if you want to go taller again then a 22 tooth is available, standard 19t, gives good tall gearing for those longer trips. UK made only so not the cheapest sprocket you will ever This is typical of the gearing I use when building my 828- buy. This means removing the gearbox internals including 850 big bore stroker Triumphs. I can think of 2 of them the high gear. The main seal will need replacing and some sitting on the floor requiring such a conversion. material trimmed of the backside to slim it down a tad, I Cheers, do this on a linishing belt. Fit the new seal and the 22 tooth can then be slid in from the rear, it may need a tap Brian Holzigal The Historic Motorcycle December 2021 13

Muster at HMCCQ Club house - Bill Ross' very original 1933 259cc The Gantry, D'Aguilar National Park - Nice bunch of bikes in a Francis Barnett Cruiser bush setting 14 December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle

Safety Certificates Ultrasonic Cleaning Please support our advertisers. If you are buying something from them, let them know that you read their ad in the journal and that you appreciate their support of our club. Dalby Rally 5/6th February 2022 Dalby Myall caravan park Saturday morning 9.30am Start for V & V Sat arvo social ride 1.00pm start (no V&V bikes) Followed by A great sausage sizzle Saturday night Sunday breakfast, rally ride 8.30am start Smoko on the road, return for lunch (Intermediate ride) For catering RSVP: 22/1/2021 Cost $30.00 per person [email protected] Tony:0488113559 after 6pm The Historic Motorcycle December 2021 15

Area Events and Updates Brisbane Brisbane’s weekly rides continue with a lunch. BYO Drinks and a contribution to The monthly meeting started off quite new addition. Robs ride to Victoria the costs. Will be discussed at the vigorously with a queue in front of our treasurer, Mike Crowley, wanting to Point every Wednesday is now a November meeting on the 14th, but the part with money for membership renewals and our Christmas lunch. permanent fixture. Don’t forget the costs will be no more than $10 pp and Bailey Rowe called the meeting to order but another queue formed again next Taverners meeting on the last children free. We need numbers at the end of proceedings. Monday of each month at Lord Stanley beforehand, particularly if you are Hotel. All the details on the website. bringing your children as Santa will be Burnett Doug Jolliffe in attendance. Parents are requested to bring a wrapped present of between $10 and $20 for each child. Should be Perhaps the attraction of paying for We have recently signed up a few new a good get together. membership, or for the Christmas members which is good for the club. A few members will be missing from the November meeting as they are party, but we had a slightly bigger than We held our AGM and elections at our attending a Speedway event in usual number of members present. November Meeting. The Chairman is During the month members attended a Geoff Coglan, Secretary Ross Harrison Brisbane the lucky buggers. Hope the variety of events including the and Finance Officer is David weather holds out as it should be a Sunshine Coast rally at Beerwah, Hargreaves. Jeff Zunker is the clubs great spectacle involving both solos Toowoomba’s Laidley swap. Pine Rivers Provedore and Events Co-ordinator, and side cars. Tiddlers and Twoies and Brisbane’s V&V Brian Coney stays on as Librarian and Members are reminded that we don’t test and tune at the Rookie place. Very Peter Broad is the Area Dating Officer. hold a meeting in December, so the positive feedback was given for all Members have been busy showing their next meeting will be held on Sunday these events and a special mention of bikes at a number of displays recently. the 9th January 2022 commencing at the V&V which attracted over 10 Our Saturday and slow Sunday rides 10am at the Isis Club, Childers. veteran machines and more than 20 people who all enjoyed the Rook have been well attended during Until next time, safe riding October. hospitality. Jeff says he will host Peter Lindley Quite a few members have been another test and tune day before the travelling to Rallies around the state. Fraser Coast big event in May. On a less happy note our old mate Club Finance Officer Dave Hargreaves This month our meeting is being held Soapy Sinclair is still receiving medical has a number of Club Shirts and at Poona Park followed by a sausage attention and we all wish him a speedy HMCCQ Calendars for sale sizzle, tea & coffee. This is a good ride recovery. for everyone starting with members Our next rides will be as follows from Hervey Bay meeting at the Eli Looking forward we have the Combined Waters United Service Station at Breakfast run scheduled for Jan 9, all Saturday 4th December. This ride is for 8.30am then head to the tennis courts the paperwork is in for us to use the any motorcycle with the ride speed at Maryborough on Alice Street. Once SEQ Water facility at Billies Bay. A food being that of the slowest bike. Meet at everyone is ready to head off they will and coffee vans will be in attendance. 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start at the Quay leave around 9.00 to 9.15am & ride to With a bit of luck Covid free and Street car park. Poona. We decided to have our sunshine on the day for a big turnout. meeting at a different location so the Sunday 19st December will be the slow ride. Meet at 8.00am for a 8.30am A little further ahead is the Veteran start at the same car park. members from Tin Can Bay area could Rally in May 2022 to be held at Ivory’s Sunday 26th December will be any bike have it closer to home & have Rock. A lot of interest has been shown ride. Meet at 8.30am for a 9am start members from other areas enjoyable a in this event and we expect to have a again at the same car park. This ride ride to a new location. Hopefully we’ll number of interstate participants. More usually takes in some highway riding. get to organise more meetings at about this in the months to come. different areas for everyone to ride to Our next meeting will be Thursday 2nd & enjoy the day. Once the meeting has The Spencer project continues with December at the U3A building in concluded we’ll be having a sausage/ work happening on a number of fronts. Woongarra Street starting at 7.30pm. steak sandwich, cake, tea, coffee & More of the Spencer history has come water sitting around enjoying a good out of the woodwork which is keeping Burnett Area’s Christmas Party will be ole chat with everyone. the interest levels high. Was the fuel held at Baldwin Swamp on the 12th tank an old artillery shell? December. Geoff Trew has put his hand Our Days of Glory Rally that was held up to be the main organizer. Please on the weekend 5th-7th November 2021 For Bike of the month, Don Croucher contact Finance Officer Dave at Kilkivan was a great get together presented his recently acquired BSA Hargreaves as to registering to attend. with around 70 members from all B33 “Barn Find”. Many will remember different areas. The bike display on the this bike when it was the pride and joy Ross Harrison Saturday morning was excellent with of the late Maurice Feehely. Don around 55 bikes being shown off & intends to keep it looking its age (I Childers many visitors in the area dropping by think the PC term is original paint), but to see all the old bikes. Everyone had he wants it on the road again as a The year is drawing to a close really an enjoyable long weekend with plenty useable club machine. fast, and we are entering a season of of impromptu rides followed by our Christmas Parties and Break-ups. We longer ride on the Sunday morning. The Brisbane Christmas lunch is are no exception and this year, for Once again Gunna (Greg) & his many booked for 19 December. It is essential something different, Childers Area is volunteers organised scrumptious to book your place before 10 December having a Christmas Party to celebrate meals throughout the weekend with a as the caterers need to know numbers. the year’s close with a BBQ. The event great range of food. Everyone did a Contact Mike Crowley for booking. will be held at Rowan and Robyn Bonds fantastic job & we thank you all for place commencing at 11am for nibblies and a couple of drinks before a BBQ 16 December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle

helping out & making it such a great was had by all. the Atherton tablelands to the successful weekend. We had a lot of The closing meeting for 2021 will be Springmount private drag strip, fun at the Trivia evening on Saturday held on Saturday, 11th December at Townsville drags, Proserpine Museum night that was organised by Pete & Del the Tannum Sands Surf Life Saving and other collectors’ workshops. Almond, so many laughs & checky participants trying to outdo each other Club with lunch afterwards. The Tiddlers and Twoies (AKA the but overall a fantastic night. Darryl Bond Stinkwheel Rally) on the rescheduled Our next function we’re busy with is Gympie Brisbane Show holiday was successful with 15 Twoies and 3 tiddlers, our club Christmas lunch that is being Since our last report we have supported by a horde of Marshalls. The held on Saturday 11th December at the participated in a couple of community run took us up to the Gantry on Mount Torbanlea Hall from 11am. This year events. The Gympie Rotary Club ran its Mee for a welcome sausage sizzle, hot we will be catering the lunch ourselves Bi-Annual Quilt and Ancient Crafts and cold drinks (courtesy of Jeff and with lots yummy food, raffles & good Spectacular, where we were invited to Graham again). After a long catchup company. It’s always a good time for have a static display of bikes. With session, the group split into those who members & partners to have a good over 10 bikes on the Saturday, we decided to go back down via Campbell chat with each other & find out what drew quite a bit of attention and there Pocket Road or to go back on the same everyone’s been up to. Final numbers were many stories about peoples first route that we came (which had & payments will need to be by given to bikes, or the regretful sale, or their marshals for those who were not Sue before/or at our December parents having a sidecar unit with kids familiar with the area). We had two meeting, 5th December. piled in. On the Sunday, Rob had a customers for the backup trailer. Listed Club rides are:- great time, talking to passers-by about his 2 1st Sunday: Club meeting and ride Douglas’s. day. The following Saturday, 2nd Sunday: Slow bike ride, the Council put on their alternating between Maryborough & Gold Rush Festival and Hervey Bay. we had bikes Maryborough start is at 9.00am at participate in the Alice St Tennis Courts. display and the Grand Hervey Bay start is at 9.00am at the parade around the United Service Station at Eli Waters. Showground. It was great to get out there 4th Sunday: United Service Station at in the community and Eli Waters @ 9.00am for ride to meet new people and Goodies at Toogoom. maybe attract new Every Tuesday: “Coffee Ride” – members. Our Christmas Party will be held on Sunday 5th Dec, 9am meet at the Departs 9.00am from Tennis Courts At our November meeting we Clubhouse for a short ride led by Jeff Alice Str, Maryborough to Tiaro. discussed how well our Gold Miners on his 1924 HD (we can organise a backup trailer if requested). We will be Every Friday: “Coffee Ride” - Ride Rally went and planned our Christmas taking a leisurely ride through back roads to the Petrie Markets Emporium from place of residence to Burrum Get together which will be on Sunday Milk Bar arriving about 11:30am. Heads Bakery. Dec 12, at the Railway Hotel, Gympie The Emporium will reserve the area in front for parking and the tables under Every Wednesday, Friday and for 12pm. Be there with bells on, but cover between them and the bakery. Sunday: Start at the Community don’t forget to RSVP to Mac before for Centre at Tin Can Bay @ 9.00 am. numbers. Our Chairman’s “Any Bikes” rides run monthly on the first Sunday following Full details on Club website. It was lovely clear Spring weather for the monthly meeting starting from the Clubhouse at 24A Stanley Street, our Sunday ride, where 5 bikes and 6 Strathpine, 8:30am for 9am departure. Next meeting Sunday 5th December at riders gathered. We took some lovely This ride has distance, speed and the Torbanlea Hall at 9.00am elevation suited to any bike that country roads out to Widgee where we arrives and is supported by a backup Sue Church stopped at a great country store/café trailer on request. Gladstone for a feed and coffees. We solved the The annual shed crawl was arranged worlds problems, which aren’t too bad by the Rockhampton area and held on when you live in Gympie and then we the 16th October. took our own trails home. I reckon a good ride is when you can find a road The Gladstone area members met up you haven’t ridden before and I found at the Grand Hotel, Mount Morgan for a couple that day. lunch and proceeded to the shed. So Merry Christmas everyone and Safe On Sundays our “On any Sunday” rides Gordon, the host, showed us through Riding and see you all in the New Year. leave at 9.00am, our monthly third several sheds. Mount Morgan is an Wednesday Ride departs at 9.00am, all historical town and Gordon had Lyn Best from the Old Petrie Town Markets. collected all manner of memorabilia from railway pieces through to cars Pine Rivers Return to the '70s run leaving from and bikes with the bike collection particularly interesting. Gordon was an The meeting was opened at 7.30 and Dayboro Bakery 10 am sharp every outstanding host with encyclopaedic members welcomed by the Chair Jeff 2nd and 4th Thursday. Different ride knowledge of his collection. His Gordon each time approximately 200km. highlight being the last Mt Morgan Check Facebook HMCCQ events for dunny cart, complete with several Neal Bolam gave an interesting slide route. cans. The overnight camp was held at show of his recent trip to North a local caravan park and a great night Queensland, to museums and drag Our meetings are held on the first events. On his way he came across a Tuesday of each month - the next is on chopper group at Camila, then up to 7th December 2021 7.30pm at 24A The Historic Motorcycle December 2021 17

Stanley Street, Strathpine. ready to leave at 9.30am. Rockhampton Keith Lambert See you there. Keith Canning Tamborine Mountain Our November meeting was held on the 6th at the Rocky The Club Membership continues to grow and we welcome Sports Club. We had a good rollup of members and it was recent new members, Peter Robson and Patrick James. For great to catch up again. those members that have been in ‘hibernation’ be it CV or winter mode, I can absolutely confirm that there is Our last month has been active with a few ‘reasonable freedom’ to ride nowadays. members showing their bikes mid-week at the Australian Prior to last months club meeting, a group of about 15 Caravan Club gathering at the Rocky showgrounds . We did a combined areas shed visit to a property up at Mt members rode into the Gold Coast Motor Museum in Morgan with Gladstone. The display of machinery was support of Shannons Insurance, day out, to see the staggering - you name it, it was there. A testimony to one ‘collection’ of vehicles, and memorabilia on show. There man’s lifetime of collecting. Thanks to Gordon for allowing were some very nice ‘pieces’ of equipment. Personally, I us to share his passion. We stayed overnight, with some was quite excited to see a couple of Speedway midgets billeting at the hotel and a group of us setting up in the from Auckland on display. The Leo Vercoe car was special caravan park. A good social night ensued. as I’m quite sure I have seen this car race at Western The end of this month sees us attending the toy run Springs. departing after 12:00 from the PCYC. That evening at the The TM club’s regular rides on Tues, Neal’s Coffee Ride and historical village is an evening market that runs ‘til 9 PM, Border Ranges Ride and also Thursday Therapy ride are and we have secured two sites to display our bikes thanks open to all members. These do have a good number of to Wayne and Shannon’s. riders. Check Facebook for times and locations of these events. There is also a Friday ride to Jacobs Well, that The Xmas party is booked at the club on the 4th of whilst ‘booked’ as Brisbane ride, seems that TM members December, kicking off at 5:30 with a quick meeting. Please are ‘welcomed’. bring your better half for a bit of a breakup. By time this document comes to press, the club ride to Don’t forget membership fees are now due - see the club Christmas Creek for a Barbeque Lunch on 27th November will have been conducted. Very nice country to ride up magazine for details. here. ‘till next time, stay safe. Another example of Club rides, is the Neal Lowe lead ride Peter Lindley to Steve Hoods, Vintage Wheels. At time of writing, this Sunshine Coast event is looking to be a 3 day event from Thurs 18th, and said to have around 15 riders booked in. Visit to Gary If you haven’t booked in for the Christmas Party, you had McCoys’ is on the cards. better be quick. It is at the Canning Residence, which is at After being ‘blocked’ by CV regulations for past 2 yrs, last 43 Leafy Lane, Woombye 4559 Q. The club finances are month the TM club members were able to honor the down this year as we were unable to hold a swap, so we invitation of Doug Johnson’s family to enjoy an early are doing things a little different. breakfast before embarking on the 3 Dams Ride, 1st, to The party is outdoors so we will start later on Sunday Wyaralong Dam, then on to Moogerah Dam for coffee, to afternoon. The party kicks off about 5 pm and we will eat Maroon Dam and on to Rathdowney Hotel for Lunch. This a dinner at about 6.30pm. Of course, we will still have time for the golf game and plenty of other fun. All food and great ride outing. The next Club meeting will take place on December 5th and drinks will be supplied. The cost for the party is $10 per does incorporate conducting the 2022 AGM for selection of person, the club will pay for the rest. committee. Since I figure I’ve done my ‘dash’ as Secretary, To attend the party, you must book in, and this is done by just want to say thank you to those who have supported paying our treasurer $10 per person. The best way to do it and tolerated me during my four years in this role. Time to though is by bank transfer to our Suncorp account. Account pass the ‘barton’. name, HMCCQ inc Sunshine Coast, BSB 484-799 Account Keep Safe, look twice and brake early. Number 502582929. Make sure you put your name in the Ken Tocker Payment Reference, so Bob knows who you are and please Toowoomba send him an email, so he knows who it is as a double check. You can also pay at the December meeting but that Our meeting on Tuesday 2nd November was attended by will be your last chance. You can contact Treasurer Bob 20 members. The Laidley Swap has been run and Truman on 0429611506 or [email protected] considering the border closures and covid restrictions it We will be sorting out the schedule for next years rides at was a success. Thanks to all our members who volunteered the December meeting. Don’t hold back, it is easy to work to run this event. Some of our members have been out and out a ride, so please think about putting your hand up. about to the various rallies that have been happening. I attended the Gympie Gold Miners Rally and it was well run The Thursday Breakfast rides are always popular. It must with good rides around the area and an impressive line up be the food. We move them around the coast and try of bikes in the bike show on the Saturday. Keith Holley different cafes. It is always a pleasant morning and no rode his modern outfit over to the Sidecar circus rally on doubt with all the talk many bike problems are sorted out. the 10th October and by all reports there was a good There is a ride every Wednesday for Club Bikes. Just turn number of outfits participated. Graham Moore attended the up at the Palmwoods Duck Pond around 9am. The ride Sunshine Coast rally at Beerwah and it was a pleasure to leaves at 9.30am when there has been a chat to decide ride around that area with its impressive scenery. Planning where the ride will head. is underway for the Christmas party which will be held at Hart Kennedy’s residence at Murphys Creek on Saturday The next Sunday Club Ride is on December 5th. We work 11th December. Stay Safe And Merry Christmas to you all. out where we are heading on the day. We meet at the clubhouse at the Nambour Showgrounds at 9am so we are Ward Meldrum 18 December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle

HMCCQ Area Contacts Brisbane Area: Doug Jolliffe, Phone: 0415 382819 Kingaroy Area: Geoff Hosking, Phone: 07 4162 4321 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Postal Address: 1376 Old Cleveland Rd, Carindale Q 4152 Postal Address: 302 Haly Creek Rd, Goodger, Q 4610 Shed Manager: Ray Burrows, Phone 0409 640600 Meetings: Second Sunday of the month at 9 am, Rotary Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month at 7.30 pm Park, Haly Street, Kingaroy. Coffee and chat followed by Veteran Car Club, 1376 Old Cleveland Rd, Carindale. ride. Taverners Group: Meets last Monday of each month at 11.00 am, Lord Stanley Hotel, 994 Stanley Street E, East Pine Rivers Area: Keith Lambert, Phone: 0418 714794 Brisbane. Contact: Hugh Leonard, Phone 0403 058136. Email: [email protected] Postal address: 24A Stanley St, Strathpine Q 4500 Burnett Area: Ross Harrison, Phone: 0427 126605 Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm Email: [email protected] 24A Stanley Street, Strathpine (former Scout Hall). Postal Address: 157 Targo St, Walkervale 4670. Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm Rockhampton Area: Justin Power, Phone: 0428 260316 U3A Building 80A Woongarra Street, Bundaberg. Email: [email protected] Postal Address: PO Box 239, Rockhampton Q 4700 Childers Area: Rowan Bond, Phone: 0408 286483 Meetings: 1st Saturday of the month at 1.30 pm Email: [email protected] Rocky Sports Club, 1 Lion Creek Rd. Postal Address: 15 Palmerston Drive, Branyan Q 4670 Meetings: 2nd Sunday of the month at 10.00 am Email: [email protected] Royal Hotel, Randell Street, Childers. Postal Address: PO Box 8093 Maroochydore DC Q 4558 Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm (except January) Dalby Area: Tony Mcilveen, Phone: 4662 3339, 0488 113559 Nambour Show Grounds. Email: [email protected] Postal address: PO Box 964, Dalby Q 4405 Tamborine Mountain Area: Ken Tocker, Phone: 5534 8949 Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm, Email: [email protected] Country Club Hotel, cnr Drayton & Cunningham St, Dalby. Postal Address: PO Box 881, Elanora Q 4228 Meetings: Last Sunday of the month at 11.00 am Fraser Coast Area: Sue Church, Phone: 0414 370006. Moriarty Hall, Monarch St, Canungra. 'Pre meeting Email: [email protected] Breakfast and short ride 8.00am from Historic Rivermill Postal address: PO Box 1235 Maryborough Q4650 Café, 950 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Mt Nathan. Meetings: Torbanlea Hall 9.00 am 1st Sunday of month. Email: [email protected] Gladstone Area: John Sanders, Phone: 0407 227616 Postal Address: 5 Katherine Street, Mount Lofty Q 4350 Email: [email protected] Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month at St Johns Hall, 27 Toowoomba Tennis Association, Water Street Toowoomba; Dawson Rd, West Gladstone starting 7.00 pm. No Meeting in January. Gympie Area: Mac Hosking, Phone: 0429 799 489 Warwick Area: Mick Pospischil, Phone: 07 4666 6125 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Postal Address: PO Box 237, Gympie Q 4570 Postal Address: 1893 Inverramsay Rd, Goomburra Q 4362 Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm, Railway Meetings: 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm Hotel. Sovereign Hotel, Cnr Pratten and Guy Sts, Warwick. Ipswich Area: Marita Williamson, Phone 0418 761361 Indian Subcommittee: Ian Rennie Postal Address: 1041 Redbank Plains Rd, Blackstone 4304 Phone: 0426 366694 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm Cooneana, 1041 Redbank Plains Road, Blackstone. Piston Ring Stockist Engine Balancing Phone 0437 677 701 Shed 2/ 51 Prospect Rd, Enoggera 4051 The Historic Motorcycle December 2021 19

Caveat Emptor FOR SALE: BSA B25 1968-70 model, 250cc. Bike is in Mid ‘50s pre-unit Tri frame with bottom end and gearbox good condition, has been rewired and many new parts fitted, including piston and rings, Amal Carburettor, 1961 rough A10 super rocket Electronic Ignition and Voltage Regulator, Battery, 7\" twin leading shoe Triumph front end, rear sprocket. Tyres and A couple of Commando roughies. tubes replaced 18 months ago. Starts and runs perfectly. Currently on Club Rego and will be sold UNREGISTERED. Brian 0459211365 Ph Nev on 0417772581 $7500 WANTED: To suit Ariel 1939 600 Square Four FOR SALE: 1984 Suzuki DR250S-F, uprated forks, carb and larger front brake from more competition oriented Tool box, speedo, oil pressure gauge, chrome clutch DR250S-Z. Also aftermarket exhaust. New chain and cover, front brake rod or complete cable, kill switch, plate battery. Spare engine, frame, tank, and alloy swingarm. that holds gauges to petrol tank, 6 Volt regulator & Starts readily and runs sweetly. Currently unregistered. bracket. Paul Ryan Ph 0410934537 See website for pics. Ph or text John 0434 657 360. WANTED: Engine for C95 or CA95 Honda 154cc twin. May FOR SALE: 1917 Power plus INDIAN, 80% restored, consider 125 C92/CA92 engine. Ph or text John 0434 657 motor and gearbox rebuilt, new rims and tyres, many new 360 parts fitted, offers over $35,000. Plainland area, all parts are here. Phone Ron 0488653613 WANTED: Centre stand for Triumph Terrier/cub to suit 18/19” wheels—has plunger frame. Your price paid or can I borrow one to make a copy?? Jim Allen – 0412 246 905 [email protected] FOR SALE: 1973 T140 with no miles, fully rebuilt from Once they’re gone, they’re gone ! rough minimum basket. Matching number, lots of new parts including gauges, carb bodies and slides, tyres, fork 50 Year Rally Hats– Never to be repeated tubes, shocks, paint in “army green” and full engine build. Mostly all new electrical components and wiring. $9500 If you weren’t able to attend the rally or just want Ono Brian 0459211365 another, contact David Burke or Ian Rennie. FOR SALE: DUCATI PARTS. Low profile screen, 87mm hi Cap - $15.00 If postage is required, allow $10. comp piston and rings (pistons have done 12000km, rings Let us know. First in, first 2000km), 16 tooth front sprocket, coil brackets, flywheel and magnets, 2 rotors, 2 electrotecnica coils (working), 1 served. set of pickups (working), chromed rear brake rod, starter solenoid and detent plugs. All offers considered (freight at Contact Dave Burke Ph 0411 buyers expense) Ph Ian Hill 0439675699 181 111 or email [email protected] FOR SALE: 1978 T140 with 15 miles built up from rough Rookies Quiz Answers minimum basket, matching number and ADR for post ’76 import papers done. Has new gauges, mufflers, shocks, A1 Roy Peplow fork tubes, Mikuni carbs, pre-’70 style side covers and A2 Morris Lister more. Mostly all new electrical components and fresh A3 Ariel Leader wiring. Engine rebuilt. Has short custom guards but will fit A4 1969 original chrome ones if necessary. Shocks 1” shorter and A5 1987 forks lowered 1“ also with seat cut down 1“ for vertically A6 Oran park in 2010 and Amaroo Park in 1994 challenged. $9500 ONO Brian 0459211365 A7 2000 A8 1928 FOR SALE: 1958 TR6 engine and 1956 frame, so is a non A9 600cc matching mild custom. Has no miles, new chrome Wide A10 1964 and 1965 Glide front end, new shocks, new exhaust, new 12v A11 Western Australia generator rewire with 12v electronic reg, new seat and A12 American Machine Foundry new battery, switches and wiring. Engine has correct 8 A13 Gordon Farley in 1970 bolt top end and is rebuilt as is gearbox. Has new speedo A14 Best After Test but not fitted. Low slung for a shorter rider. $9500 ONO A15 Saddles/ Seats Brian 0459211365 Jeff Rook FOR SALE: I have a number of basket case British bikes available, including: My refreshed ex race Tribsa in near complete cafe form, has alloy tank and rims, a pre-unit slimline Triton with lots done, has alloy tank and rims ’70 V7 Guzzi Notice to Advertisers 2 non matching T150’s, one with lots done 2 rough but matching number T160’s Advertisements will be placed in one issue of the journal, 1950 roller Ariel SQ4 incomplete with delivery papers and will be repeated in the next issue only if you notify the 1962 matching number DBD Goldie incomplete but good editor that you want your ad repeated by the submission bones deadline for that issue. Only motorbikes and items directly connected to motorbikes will be advertised here. Check the HMCCQ website for more advertisements and 1970 TR6 match #, rough roller needs barrel, paint done 20 December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle

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GMR and Show and Shine 2021. The Weather Gods shone on the weekend after a stormy friday night with a forecast ahead being for plenty of much needed rain . I don’t think that the rain would,ve bothered us though most were camping. There was not even a sign of the ugly Corona. This years event was again held at the Cooran Football Ground with meals provided by the football auxiliary. The Gympie Gold Miner,s Rally is approaching its 50thyear whilst we have also reached our 50th. year milestone under the HMCCQ banner. A good time to celebrate though the beverage consumption was unusually constrained. 26 very well presented bikes were proudly displayed and were very keenly scrutinised by a good crowd of enthusiasts. The ’70,s era provided the biggest line up with some immaculate resto,s. Testimony to this era of rapid innovation and change. Some great WIP,s (Work in Progress) were on display. There should perhaps be a section for these fellas in the form of an Encouragement Award? Saturday afternoon after the Show 19 riders participated with some surprisingly close times, and Shine most going down to the decimal point and recounts with followed a Paul Norrish coming away with first place. short ride to a watering hole. Lyn and her team managed to have all the snacks and BBQ There were meals devoured by two venues Sat. lunch leaving and two Sunday with only groups of cake and riders departed coffee ,assume for beer and birthday cake banter anyway. Well done returning to prepare for the ever so popular evening meal. team for another Sunday featured the timed rally rides with two routes, successful 2021 short and long. The former being about 50kms. with the Gympie Gold latter being close to 200kms. broken by a 30min. smoko Miner’s Rally. stop. Mac Hosking 22 December 2021 The Historic Motorcycle