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NEWSLETTERMay 2013

Editor. Geoff Ives. 3 All Souls Cottages, Stanton Harcourt, Witney. OX29 5RW .. Telephone 01865 880626.. E-mail g.ives1@btconnect.com

Club OfficersPresident Pete Carpenter 01367 718965 peter.carpenter7@btopenword.comChairman John Lay 07850063498 jacks.the.lad@gmail.com Secretary Geoff Ives 01865 880626 g.ives1@btconnect.com Treasurer Julie Perrin 01865 881716 julieperrin944@gmail.comMembership Ken Drinkwater 05750060080 ken@brillcompters.co.uk Webmaster Graham Lay 01993 881464 graham@oxmembench.co.uk

4 Days on the IslandI shall be going over to the Isle of Man in July for the ‘Southern 100‘ road races. For those of you who don’t know this event it is similar to the North West 200 and other true road races held in Ireland. It is held mid week and is a very ‘laid back’ event. If anyone is interested I can get very good deals through my contacts in the Island. I also have space for a bike and owner on my car and trailer. This would help cut the cost and save you riding to Liverpool and the cost of fuel as I never charge for petrol. If you are interested contact me, Geoff Ives on the details above or at a Club night.

Saturday 1st. June. ‘BEST OF BRITISH’ at the Red Lion.A simple format event starting at 11am and continuing until 6pm. Simply a day to show your British Bike in the grounds at the rear of the Red Lion. No cups, prizes or awards. There will be beer and BBQ.Please note that only British Bike will be allowed on the site ( others will have to park out at the front) so I will have to give the Ducati a day off.

MembershipSince the AGM membership has grown strongly. I had hoped to publish details here but they have not arrived in time. Lets hope that we ill have them for the July Newsletter.If you need to know the details, ring Ken, our Membership Secretary on 05750060080

Ethanol in petrol (2)Later this year the addition of ethanol in petrol will double from 5% to 10%. This will be catastrophic for older bikes (made before 2000)The TR Register has published an excellent article on the history, effects, and a list of fuels that do not, currently, contain ethanol. It is far too big (5 A4 pages) to publish here but if you would like a copy send me an e-mail requesting it. I will however list the use of ethanol by various petroleum companies…..

As Ethanol is only added in the final stage of fuel distribution this is easily possible.   I have contacted the major fuel suppliers and asked them directly about the addition of Ethanol in the petrol they sell. The results vary, but generally speaking…Super Unleaded fuel is far less likely to have Ethanol blended into it than standard Unleaded. But this will change as the regulations

force the fuel companies to increase the amount of bio fuel they sell. (This information was correct at the time of asking…Feb 2011)   

BP    Ethanol is added at 5% to unleaded petrol at all sites across the UK. BP Ultimate (super unleaded petrol) does not have Ethanol added, except in the South West of England.  

Esso   Ethanol is added at 5% to unleaded petrol at most sites in the UK. Esso Super Unleaded petrol does not contain Ethanol, except in the South West of England (Devon & Cornwall)  

Shell   Shell has repeatedly refused to answer the question. It is therefore an assumption only, that all Shell petrol should be considered to contain 5% Ethanol.  

Texaco    Ethanol is added at 5% to unleaded petrol. Texaco Super Unleaded petrol does not contain Ethanol.  

The message seems to say ‘Use only Super Unleaded’.This was published 2 years ago. It is the most definitive list that I can find. I will add updates as they come to hand… Geoff

Since writing the above The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs has published the following article.

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INTERNATIONAL Classic Motorcycle Show (Stafford) 27-28 April The usual team from BMRCO was there to represent the Club.John Lay brought his AFS BSA B40 and his early BSA Flat tank bike.Richard Duffin’s New Hudson was possibly the most enquired machine on our stand.Bob Taylor displayed his Rickman Interceptor and lent his 500 Silk to the Scott Club. Our Membership Secretary, Ken Drinkwater had his BSA Shooting Star and I had Velocette KSS Mk2 Special Paul Albert was in attendance. It was display ‘As usual’ and it would be nice to see others supporting the Club with their presence and their bikes.

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Events dates for 2013 Courtesy of our Chairman, John Lay

8/9 June Stoke Row Steam & vintage rally16 June Banbury Run29/30 June Banbury Steam & vintage rally13/14 Woodcote    ditto21 June VMCC Stamford Hall Founders Day & Autojumble3/4 Aug. Great Bucks Steam & vintage rally18 Aug. Popham Airfield M/C Mega Meet25 Aug, Wight Horse Show M/C Day26 Aug. Quainton Road Vintage vehicle Rally28 Aug/1 Sept. Great Dorset Steam 21/22 Sept Kop Hill

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Saturday 1st. June. ‘BEST OF BRITISH’ at the Red Lion.A simple format event starting at 11am and continuing until 6pm. Simply a day to show your British Bike in the grounds at the rear of the Red Lion. No cups, prizes or awards. There will be beer and BBQ.Please note that only British Bike will be allowed on the site ( others will have to park out at the front) so I will have to give the Ducati a day off.

Member Benefits.

Bike related discounts.Footman James Insurance. Have your BMRCO membership number on hand when you ring for a quote. You will get at least 10% discount.Aspire Classic Restorations contact www.aspirerestorations.co.uk or contact Pete Thorne by phone on 01869331643 for a generous discount.

Carburettors and Tools. Ken Drinkwater, our Membership Secretary is offering discounts to members. His contact details are at the top of page 1.

Non bike related discountsSewing Machine Service I will give a discount of 20% on repairs and servicing to sewing machines to Club Members and their families. Ring 01865 880626. e-mail g.ives1@btconnect.com Hardwood Benches. Our Webmaster, Graham Lay trades as ‘Oxfordshire Memorial Benches’ and he is willing to give a discount dependant of your specifications. Phone 01993 881464 e-mail Graham@oxmembench.co.uk