A monthly publication of The Vintage Motorcycle ClubJohannesburg, South Africa.

Volume 25. No 9 September, 2012.

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

It was the saddest day when we heard that, on 6 th August, our dear friend and long-time member Jimmy Williamson had passed away. He was 87 years old. Jimmy and his late wife, Phyl, were life-long motorcycling enthusiasts and they had so many riding friends all over South Africa and Zimbabwe. Our deep sympathies go to his daughter Anne Leies and family.

In addition we were further saddened to hear that Brigadier George Thom had also died. We had seen little of George in recent years but many members will recall the VMC Club Night at which George described his experiences flying Mustang fighters in the Korean War and becoming a prisoner-of-war there.

By the time you read this, our Annual General Meeting will have taken place and that a new team will be at the head of the Club’s management.Let’s wish them well and look forward to another busy and successful club year.

Yours in good riding,

MICHAEL MS.

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Things coming upSeptember 1st/2nd Wheels at the Vaal Festival VanderbylparkSeptember 9th Classic Bike Day at POMC Silverton

(Enquiries: Jan Nel on 082 442 3480)September 15th SAVVA Annual General Meeting VVCSeptember 16th National Swop Meet Piston RingSeptember 24th National “Drive it” Day NationwideSeptember 24th VMC Club Night MorningsideOctober 5th-7th Velocette Reunion, Fouriesburg VOCNovember 9th-10th Fairest Cape Tour CVMC

JULY CLUB NIGHTMike Milner-Smyth was back in the Chair and we were all delighted about that. Apologies were recorded from Ric Lewis, Liz Addison, John Allison and Peter Posniak. A new member Ty Krige was welcomed as well as a guest Andries Bekker.

The meeting then followed the usual format and Mike went through the notices. Everyone was reminded of the AGM next month and that there was an urgent need for new Office Bearers and Committee Members to come forward. He had indicated that, for health reasons, he would not be available for re-election so that is an issue which will need urgent attention.

A final appeal was made to secure sponsors for the four remaining months in the 2013 Club Calendar and so ensure continuity for this project. Mike also mentioned that the club was looking for musicians, especially a keyboard player as Andy Stead was forming a VMC band. Interested persons should contact Andy.

The Motorcyclist of the Month Trophy was awarded to Pierre and Gwyneth Cronje for an excellent feat of organization of the CMC 1000 Bike Show which had been a great success.

Steffan Stander then informed the meeting of the forthcoming Magnum Rally and advised that to date there were 31 motorcycles and 21 car entries. The Magnum this year was the SAVVA National Rally. There were

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still some places for late entries. The run would be around eight hundred kilometres over three days in the Mpumalanga region taking in Pilgrims Rest and surrounds including a stop at God’s Window.

Mike then advised the meeting that in the near future SAVVA Dating would become even more important in light of pending changes to legislation providing for compulsory Roadworthy Testing. Up to date and correctly registered SAVVA Dated vehicles built before 1965 were likely to be exempt from this.

Steve Trehair is to generate Dating Update Forms for member’s bikes shown in the Club Records as SAVVA Dated. This is to enable members to obtain fresh Dating Certificates with the correct registration numbers and present owner’s names. The Club would initially pay the R25.00 fees up front and the member would refund the fee on receipt of the new certificate. It was important to note that the Frame and Engine numbers must correspond with those on the bike’s licence disc.

Pierre Cronje then gave an update on next year’s DJ which was well on track and would be a down run.

Mike then introduced the display bike, a magnificent Excelsior Manxman displayed by Kevin Robertson. He mentioned that there were only 13 Manxmen in South Africa and nine of these were owned by VMC members.

Kevin then gave a detailed history of the bike which had been badly stored in England during the war and was only revisited in 1967. It had been badly neglected during that period and required extensive restoration. When Kevin eventually got the machine he did a complete rebuild and many parts had to be made from scratch. He has had help from many people such as George Corlett, Kevin Walton and others in getting it to where it is today having just won the best bike on display at the 1000 Bike Show. Hearing all the challenges I realized that only someone like Kevin could have achieved this.

The raffle then followed with winning numbers being randomly generated by Steve Trehair’s electronic magic - a far cry from the cloakroom ticket of long ago!

The headcount was 58.

IAN HOLMES

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Restoration NewsDoug McLaren writes:

If you are in need of having your petrol tank lined, I highly recommend you contact Tony on 082 605 1243. The firm’s name is Lift Truck Service Hire and he does a great job.

Garth Edwards writes:

Well I have, at last, after numerous months of waiting for the bureaucratic wheels to slowly turn, received all of the final documents to get the two motor cycles that I imported from Belgium registered into my name. I guess the next hurdle will actually be at the licencing department to get them registered. These are the 1928 FN 350 and the 1929 Automoto.

I cannot tell you the frustration in getting these documents from ITAC, NRCS as well as SARS. I do not think I will bring another vehicle into the country. All the while this has been going on, Nedbank have been charging me for the outstanding EOI on a monthly basis. Anyway, now it is time to restore the old girls.

I have now got to the stage in the restoration of my late father’s 1913 two-seater FN that I need to have the radiator restored. Do you perhaps know of anybody who could tackle this project for me, or if not, could you point me in the correct direction?

Apart from the radiator, I only need to get the head lamps restored. I have found a company in the UK called Vintage Headlamp Restoration International. I have sent them the photos of the headlamps, along with sizes etc, and am now just awaiting their reply.

(We presume this is the honeycomb type of radiator. Anyone who can help Garth can contact him on 083 375 4170.)

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The SAVVA Dating RecordsBringing them up to date

In view of the impending legislation providing for regular Road Testing of motor vehicles and the related relaxation that will be given to Historic vehicles, we have initiated a program to equip members to qualify for their motorcycles to be exempted.

It is clear that the possession of a SAVVA Dating Certificate that specifies the licenced machine and the name of its registered owner will be the minimum requirement to get this exemption. As so many Dated vehicles have changed hands or have had their licence numbers changed, the SAVVA dating records need to be updated in order that the necessary fresh Dating Certificates can be re-issued.

Steve Trehair has done a great job of generating Dating Update forms for the thousand bikes that members have in our club register and we are also grateful to Ric Lewis for distributing them all. It’s now over to members to get their updated forms in to Roly Tilman for verification. Remember that it is only SAVVA DATED machines that can be updated through this program!

The 2012 Fairest Cape Tour

We have much pleasure in extending an invitation to you to participate in the 2012 Fairest Cape Tour. Entries are now open and will close on the 12th September 2012.

To our friends up -country, we have some scenic and quiet biking roads in the Western Cape that are beyond compare, especially for older bikes - plus you can have a mini holiday in the beautiful Cape at a most reasonable cost. For local riders who have not previously participated in this event you will be enjoying roads you may not have travelled before, in the company of like-minded souls. This is a great recipe for fun and camaraderie.

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Note that the cost of entry fees remains the same as last year and accommodation costs will be lower due to us taking the decision to run the event from the Sunday to enjoy the cheaper mid-week rates and to thus encourage additional entries for this year’s event.

We require only documents 3 through to 6 i.e. Entry Form, Financial /Accommodation, Assistance and Drivers Declaration. These can be faxed to the number below or emailed.Documentation is also available on the CVMC website at http://www.cvmc.co.za or can be obtained by mail or email from the event secretary, Eddie Kirkwood at the contacts below. Please respond to this email if you intend participating – the documentation can follow. This will help in estimating our numbers and will be much appreciated.

The Veteran Reliability Trial: We have once again arranged a Veteran event in conjunction with the Fairest Cape Tour. It comes about mainly because of the increase in interest in Veteran machines by CVMC members over the past few years. There is no entry fee for the Reliability Trial for Veteran Machines and entry forms will only be available at the start of the event on 11th November because it is anticipated that there will be more than one rider for some of the machines. The machines must be SAVVA dated and the riders will need to show their driving licences and indemnity documents.

In the meantime please advise me on cutler@sun.ac.za or by phone, (home) 021 851 2339 or (mobile) 084 713 1237 if you are planning to bring a machine or would like to ride one of ours in the event If you wish to be removed from this mailing list, please let us know. If you want to stay on the mailing list for future Fairest Cape Tours, but will not be participating this year, please also reply accordingly. This will be of enormous help to us.

The weather should be stunning in November. We look forward to yourparticipation in the event and would love to see you there. If you have any queries of any sort, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regardsChris Cutler (Clerk of the Course)email: fairestcapetour@gmail.com

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Richard Hulsbos and his magnificent 1936 BMW R5 at the 1000 Bike Show. His three awards were: Best BMW on Show, Third place in the

Over-1945 Class and Ladies’ Choice!

Handy WebsitesThe Veteran, Vintage and Classic

Motorcycle Forum of South Africa www.classicmotorcycleforum.co.za

Think Bike www.thinkbike.co.za

Commemorative DJ Run www.djrun.co.z a

Vintage Motorcycle Club www.vintagemotorcycleclub.co.z a

Classic Motorcycle Club www.classicmotorcycleclub.co.z a

Classic Motorcycle Club of Natal . www.ncmc.org.za

Crankhandle Club www.crankhandleclub.co.za

Pretoria Old Motor Club www.pomc.co.za

Vintage & Veteran Club www.vintageandveteranclub.co.za

S A V V A www.savva. org.za

The Piston Ring www.pistonring.org.z a

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Edgar Bradley’s Crossword No 7.

There will be a nice prize to the first correct entry received.

Clues Across1 In biological classification we have the seven-fold classification of: - - - - - -, class, order,

family, genus, species and race (6)

5 A four-stroke Italian 48cc model, popular in South Africa in the 1950s. Came in black and white, red and white, or black and red (6)

10 A English manufacturer of frames and assembler of motorcycles using others' engines (7)

11 Alluring beauty or charm (7)

12 Bikers might go - - - - - - when there is too much snow to ride (6)

15 1974-1975 Bonnevilles had this colour tank (6)

16 Famous American singer of the middle of the last century (7)

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17 A sound made by exhaling audibly (4)

18 Opposite of "more" (4)

19 American sidecar maker that went into bus manufacture. Unusual spelling! (7)

20 Ancient American make, also head of the Catholic Church (4)

22 Stinging insect (4)

25 The country that immediately before and after WW2, produced the most motorcycles (7)

27 Australian motorcycle engineer, worked for the Vincent company, first name Phil. Author of the classic book, Motorcycle Engineering (6)

28 Type of front fork (6)

31 Triumph 150cc lightweight, progenitor of the Tiger Cab (7)

32 A Gilera 500 cc single, name has to do with a planet (7)

33 A word derived from Greek for a middle school. Also used for a public hall for lectures and concerts (6)

34 One who stays in a rented property (6)

Clues Down2 Welsh-born Rhodesian motorcycle racer, first name Gary (7)

3 Model name of a Guzzi, also the name of a famous French motor race (6)

4 A Norton model name (4)

5 British motorcycle designer, first name Val (4)

6 Zenith's famous variable speed "gear" (6)

7 The opposite of a wheelie (7)

8 An unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty (6)

9 A British make, part of the AMC group (plural) (6)

13 British brake and damper manufacturer (7)

14 Italian make with a greyhound for a trademark (7)

15 A confection made of brown sugar, butter and pecan nuts (7)

20 You will find these inside the distributor on older motorcycles and you have to adjust them regularly (6)

21 The opposite of affluence (7)

23 Control surface on an aircraft wing (7)

24 What slides up and down in the cylinder (6)

25 Power unit (6)

26 Name of several ancient motorcycle companies, also the name of a city in Ohio, connected with the Wright brothers (6)

29 A kind of brake, also a musical instrument of sorts (4)

30 Acronym for the International Six Days Trial (4)

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For the RecordSAVVA National Magnum Rally 16th-18th August, 2012.Pretoria Old Motor Club.

CLASS A: Motorcycles up to 1960 1 Dane Fraser 1935 Ariel Red Hunter 226

(Day 1 and Day 2 Leader, Best of the Oldest Bike/Youngest Riders) 2 Neil Stander 1958 BMW R60 249 (Lowest average score on a BMW) 3 Roland Nancekivell* 1957 NSU Supermax 590 4 Kevin Walton* 1952 Ariel VHA 610 (Day 3 Leader, Most Zeros scored) 5 Gavin Hollis 1952 BSA Golden Flash 886 (Best performance – British machine) 6 Martin Davis* 1955 Ariel VB 907 (Best performance – Post-war machine) 7 Tom Linley 1958 Norton M50 1157 8 Adrian Hollis* and Gerald* 1942 Harley-Davidson 1367 (Best performance by a Combination) 9 Brandon Madgwick* 1960 BMW R60/2 1471

(Best performance – Continental machine)10 Stewart Cuninghame* 1957 AJS 16MS 2030

(Best performance – Rider over 70)11 Sharon Desogus* 1958 BMW R50 2674

(Best performance by a First Time Rider)12 Kevin Robertson* 1960 Velocette Venom 613113 Des Burton* 1959 Velocette Venom 6531

NON FINISHERS:Arcas Van Rooyen* 1950 Moto Guzzi AstoreLeo Middelberg 1936 Velocette KSSSteven Helm* 1947 Harley-Davidson WL45

TEAM AWARD: TEAM HOLMAD(Adrian & Gerald Hollis, Brandon Madgwick and Gavin Hollis)

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CLASS B: Motorcycles after 1960.

1 Fritz Kraehmer* 1978 BMW R80/7 523 (Day 2 Leader)

2 Gavin Lumley* 1967 Triumph Tiger 100 866 (Day 1 Leader) 3 Mike Ward* 1979 Kawasaki Z1000 1009 4 Neville Smith* 1962 BSA Golden Flash 1050 (Best performance – Rider over 70) 5 Gavin Walton* 1965 AJS Model 18 1054 (Day 3 Leader, Best of the Ten Youngest Riders)) 6 Ron Tomsett* 1966 BMW R60/2 1106 (Best performance – Rider 60-69yrs) 7 Tammy Vinnicombe* 1982 BMW R65 1298

(Best performance by a Lady Rider) 8 Les Sim* 1981 Triumph Tiger 100 1732 9 Barney Barnes 1983 BMW GS80 304810 Bevan Beckmann* 1977 Ducati Darma 3924

NON FINISHERS:Dick Maizey 1963 BSA C15Mike Lester* 1969 BMW R60/2

TEAM AWARD: TEAM One-62.(Tammy Vinnicombe, Fritz Kraehmer and Gavin Lumley)

VMC MEMBERS IN THE CAR CLASSES:

Harry PosnikTom JonesJohann NelPeter HallJohn AllisonAlan Hogg.

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BADGES OF OTHER SAVVA CLUBS (6)

The Veteran Car Club of South Africa

DJ MACHINES:WANTED: FOR 1929 AJS M8/M9. FRAME, FORKS, FRONT WHEEL, PETROL TANK, MUDGUARDS, CHAINGUARDS. I have 1930 type frame and other bits for exchange or to buy.

Please call TONY DODSWORTH on 082 742 1742.

WANTED: A DJ BIKE.Please call HOWARD MARKS on 083 442 1934.

WANTED: A DJ BIKE.Please call SEAN on 083 470 3440.

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WANTED: MOTORCYCLE TRAILER in good condition.Please call SEAN on 083 470 3440.

WANTED: For 1927 VELOCETTE Model “U” (Same as 250 GTP), PETROL TANK, GEARBOX and any other parts.Please call EUGENE VAN DALEN on 082 681 0859 or eugenevandalen@gmail.com

WANTED: A DJ Bike, 500cc or more. Need not be DJ-ready. Please call GERHARD VERMAAK on 082 552 7602.

WANTED: INDIAN Powerplus spares. Please help! STEVEN HELM on 082 427 6990.

WANTED: Timing cover for 1927 TRIUMPH Model H. STEVEN HELM on 082 427 6990.

WANTED: Any bits for 1927 DOUGLAS EW model.Please call ALLISTER POHL on 082 554 5219.

WANTED: Frame for TRIUMPH Model H and any other bits.MITCH McALLISTER on 083 456 9119.

EXCHANGES: I have a 99% complete 1965 AJS Model 18 500cc Single that only needs to be assembled, engine has been gone through. I don’t have the time to put it back together, I got it this way. I want to trade for a 1965 to 1980 motorcycle in good running condition, German, English, Italian or Japanese 350 to 800cc all offers will be considered.

CHRIS JOHNSTON at chrisjohnstonphoto@gmail.com

FOR SALES:BMW: GASKETS. Ben Vandenberg can supply all gasket sets for BMW Twins and Singles from 1955 onwards. Prices are said to be reasonable and postage is included. For example the full range of some 30 gaskets for an R60 is about R350. Gaskets of all types can also be made to order.

Call BEN VANDENBERG on 021 712 2661.

BSA: 1968 BSA ROYAL STAR 500cc twin. Very good original condition. Recent top end overhaul. Road registered and licensed. Workshop manual and parts list. R20 000 negotiable.

Contact: ROGER HOUGHTON 082-371-9097

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NORTON: DOMINATOR 99 (ex Kobus van der Merwe). Asking R 30 000.Please contact STEFFAN STANDER on 012 734 1640.

PETROL TAPS Enots flat-slide type, made in brass to your order. In sizes 1/8”, ½” and 3/8” BSP. TREVOR FRASER on 013 656 3063 or 076 591 5560.

RALLYBOXES Made to your order with handlebar mounting brackets plus mountings for the rally plate and three watches.

TREVOR FRASER on 013 656 3063 or 076 591 5560.

TRIUMPH: HAYNES WORKSHOP MANUAL for sale. Covers 650 and 750 Triumphs 1963 to 1983. Brand new. Cost R400, asking R200.

Please call ERIC McQUILLIAN on 011 888 3790 or 083 7000 171 or email at emac@metroweb.co.za

TRIUMPH: 1970 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE R 35 000.Please call PIERRE on 072 513 9432.

TRIUMPH: 1979 BONNEVILLE 750. Low mileage, has been standing for over ten years in White River. Last licenced in East London ten years ago so will have to be reregistered. Has rust on headlight and a few other places. Engine runs well if you have the strength to kick start it. Ideal project for bored enthusiast. Looking for offers around R 17 500.

Please call ERIC on 083 700 0171 or 011 888 3790.

SIDECAR: Period sidecar for sale. Came off a 1923 Zenith. Good chassis and handmade wood/metal coachwork.

Make an offer to ANDY STEAD on 082 553 4492.

WANTEDS:

WANTED: An 8” HEADLAMP complete with Ammeter and Light Switch, preferably Miller but Lucas will be suitable.

Please call DES BURTON on 083 229 8050.

WANTED: A JAEGER REV COUNTER for a motorcycle.Please call GARY BOOYENS on 011 896 3152.

AJS: Wanted for 1960s AJS Model 18. COMPLETE HEADLAMP (or SHELL), BATTERY HOLDER BRACKET, TOP YOKE NUT, CENTRE STAND, FRONT/REAR AND TOP ENGINE MOUNTINGS, GRAB HANDLES, TAPPET COVER NUT.

Please call PIERRE CRONJE on 072 513 9432.

BMW: Wanted for BMW 65/5 or 65/6. WORKSHOP MANUAL (e.g. Haynes) and a slide-type BING CARB or just the Bowl to keep me going.

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Please call ERIC McQUILLIAN on 011 888 3790 or 083 7000 171 or email at emac@metroweb.co.za

BMW: I’m looking for an older model R80GS. If you know of one please send details to JAY OWENS on 011 442 4589 or 082 558 6563.

BMW: I am in the market for a BMW (R69S or R60) with SIDECAR. If you have one or know of one, please call NORMAN on 044 698 1484 or 076 124 3380.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Wanted: Any SPARES for Models J or JD and any SPARES for Models 5/7 and 10/12.Please call TONY CORREIRA on 082 744 1171.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Wanted: Any available PARTS for FLATHEAD.Please call RENNEY PLIT on 082 727 8587 or renney@afhco.co.za

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Wanted: SIDECAR or SIDECAR PARTS for a Harley 10/12.Please call ADRIAN HOLLIS on 082 497 3420.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Wanted: GEARBOX or gearbox parts for 1916-1920 Harley andGEARBOX or gearbox parts for 1941-1942 5/7 Harley-Davidson.

Please contact EUGENE VAN DALEN on 082 681 0859.

HONDA: Wanted on behalf of a friend: CHAIN GUARD for a 1976 550K Honda to complete a very original bike.

Please contact DENIS PULLON on 082 805 6254.

TRIUMPH: Wanted - a TRIUMPH TIGER 110.Please call RIKKI MAIZEY on 082 653 9946.

TRIUMPH. Wanted for 1958 Triumph T20 Cub, HEADLAMP, CENTRE STAND, AMAL CARB, FOOTRESTS and more. Anyone who can help please contact:DERRICK LOTTERING on 073 538 9414.

RESTORATION SERVICESPIERRE does WHEEL LACING and BUILDING. Call him on 072 513 9432.

LLOYD DU BOIS makes ornate period BRASS SPARK-PLUG NUTS and CONNECTORS for HT leads. He also hand makes stainless steel/aluminium LICENCE DISC HOLDERS, CORKS for the “Enots” push-pull type fuel taps, and light alloy TYRE VALVE CAPS.Call LLOYD on 033 396 6471.

For ULTRASONIC CLEANING call HENRY WATERMEYER on 084 800 8862.

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THE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUBP O Box 782835 SANDTON 2146 South Africa

Michael Milner-Smyth Chairman, SAVVA Delegate, Magazine Editor. (H&B) 011 802 7452. milnersmyth@bigfoot.com .Brandon Madgwick Vice Chairman bmad_001@yahoo.com

H 011 793 5706 C 083 400 4955Adrian Hollis Treasurer Adrian@theholidayfactory.co.za B 011 258 5301 C 082 497 3420Ian Holmes Committee Member ianhol@iafrica.com B 011 244 0351 H 011 793 7304 C 083 646 3089 Rob Pattison-Emms Committee Member avonrod@mweb.co.za B 011 460 1901 H 011 460 1901 C 082 891 8399Les Sim Committee Member les@turnkeyhydraulics.co.za B 011 827 8954 H 011 673 1865 C 082 552 4072Roly Tilman Committee Member tilman@lasergroup.co.za Librarian H 011 803 1462 C 082 377 4303Steve Trehair Committee Member stevet@matrixmarketing.co.za B 011 886 0494 H 011 469 5900 C 083 461 2751

Mike Lester Club Dating Officer H 011 453 4216

Ric Lewis Magazine Distribution C 082 746 2816 (Liz)

Club Bank Acc No. 1970259841 at Nedbank. Sandton Branch 197-005.

Club Meetings are held every fourth Monday of the month (except December) at Morningside Country Club, De La Rey Rd, Rivonia, at 20h00.

The opinions expressed in KICKSTART are not necessarily those of the Committee or the Editor.

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