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

Volume 25. No 12 December, 2012.

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

As I write this the realisation of Mike Milner Smyth’s passing has still not fully sunk in. Mike passed on in the afternoon of Monday the 19 th of November surrounded by family and friends.

His health deteriorated more rapidly than anyone had expected, and any hopes of a remission were not to be.

A memorial service for Mike is to be held at the VVC clubhouse on Saturday the 24th and I am sure he will be well remembered. I think it is appropriate to thank Mikes Brother Brian for caring for Mike and also for hosting the many club members that frequented Mike’s house during his illness.

It is intended to devote a lot of next month’s Kickstart to the memory of Mike and his long time involvement with both motorcycles and the VMC.

Go well Mike, and I truly hope there is an Excelsior Manxman wherever you may be to ride and fettle with enjoyment.

ANDY STEAD

1

SEPTEMBER CLUB NIGHT

Andy opened the meeting and reported on Mike MS’s condition as well as Al Gibson and Jan Cornell. Al Gibson is now in Edenhaven frail care centre and is comfortable.

Apologies were received from Mike MS and Peter Pozniac

After a review of recent happenings Pierre Cronje brought members up to date regarding preparations for the 2013 “JD”.

Stewart Cuninghame was presented with a cake on the occasion of his 90 th

Birthday, and shortly after Stewart gave a most entertaining talk about his racing and motorcycling career. His ability to recall events and machines with such clarity is truly amazing, as is his motorcycling experiences – some of which, in the early days, were without the knowledge of his parents!..

Gavin Walton then gave an interesting recount of his experiences at the Nairobi Concourse supported by a slide show. A full write up of this event is contained within this edition. Our team did well, but top prize went to a local.

Andy then demonstrated his recently acquired Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk11 fitted with several Agostini upgrades, and described how he had acquired the bike.

2

A visit to MikeShortly after the last club meeting the committee visited Mike at his home. John Allison had proposed that a trophy be made available to present to Mike for his sterling work as chairman of the club for the past 13 years. The committee had welcomed this idea, and had also decided to make a cash donation to help Mike during this dark period and many club members also contributed.

Mike was extremely frail, but delighted to see us. He was quite overwhelmed by the presentation and the donation, and it was obvious that our visit had raised his spirits considerably, and he was in a much better frame of mind by the time we left!

Mike, John Allison and the Committee

2012 Fairest Cape Tour. Goudini Spa Rawsonville 11th,12th, 13th November 2012A Personal Reflection by Ric Lewis

I was offered a space in the event after Kevin Walton had to withdraw due to work commitments and I accepted gladly as I had not yet managed to do

3

a Fairest Cape in my thirty years of rallying. Time, money and distance had previously proved to be challenges.

Gavin Walton and I arranged to get my faithful steed- 1929 Sunbeam- to Ron Tomsett’s house the week before on the Saturday. I rode my modern to Ron’s house so that we could leave the “beast” there while on the Tour. We – Gavin Walton, Ron Tomsett and myself left Gauteng at 5h00 on Saturday 10 November.

We had an uneventful ride with the usual stop/go systems at the various road works in the Free State and the Cape. We changed driver at Beaufort West and got to Goudini Spa twelve hours later. We unloaded the bikes and went for a ride to fuel up. I noticed the bike was handling a bit oddly and thought it was because I put new brake shoes in and I am just not used to the bike.

Rather strange though, because I had done about 100kms on the bike the previous week. Sunday went to the start of the Flat Tank/Veteran run.What a delight to see the old veteran cars! 3 cars - a 1901 Benz: a 1904 Wolseley and a1908 Brass radiator Ford T - all hissing and rumbling gently. Amazing to see how far we have come in 110 years and how close to steam the engineering was in those days.

The veteran bikes, also very special with Brian Wallace and his original and unrestored 1912 New Hudson as well as a Douglas, a Triumph, a Bradbury and another New Hudson. We decided to take the bikes into town to get a last fuel up and some beer (bottles stores are closed on Sundays in the Cape!). On the way I noticed the handling of the Sunbeam had got worse with the front wheel wobbling and making strange noises. I decided to go back to camp to diagnose the problem.

I stripped the front wheel and saw that the wheel bearing was shot: the bearing cage was destroyed. We went by car into town looking for a spares shop or Bearing Man (on a Sunday afternoon??) to no avail. We were eventually in Worcester outside “Boland Bearings” which was locked tight.

Ron saw an after-hours telephone number and phoned the gentleman, saying that we had an emergency breakdown and needed some bearings. He replied: “No problem and I will open the shop for you. Please wait 15 minutes.”

4

What a pleasure! New bearings and Locktite – no fuss and a good price. Made me wonder if I would have got service like that in Johannesburg????We then tried to find some beer? We ended up in the informal settlement area where the battered and staggering local population did not have our brand and wanted more than double the retail price for brands we do not enjoy. We abandoned that idea and went and fixed the bike (A good idea LA).

We braaied and all was quiet - waiting for the start on Monday.Monday: Start Day 1: All felt well with the bike going straight and sweetly. With the usual rally symptoms: - when you are on time, there is no marshal in sight: but, make the usual errors and there they are!

Good roads and magnificent scenery. Beautiful passes and enjoying the interesting geology of the edges of the Cape folded mountain belt. Passing through vineyard territory with hordes of magnificent roses of all colours on the boundary fences: really splendid country in the early summer – making it difficult to concentrate on rally time. After a good lunch we continued in the afternoon with quite a strong tail wind and rallying even more difficult with the sound and the feel of the bike not as usual And the marshals where you are not on time ! But a good day had by all, even that person who completed Day 2 on Day 1 and so had lots of time to take photo’s after realising the mistake.

Ken Sink, all the way from Durban, had his bike seizing after 5 km so he returned to Goudini and spent the day doing short runs to run the machine in until it behaved properly. Monday evening a pleasant evening had by all : self catering with later a bit of rain gently falling during the night.

We awoke to a clear bright day on Tuesday. Went to start the bike: - usual routine: bike off the stand: tickle carb until it floods and KICK – bike starts, turns over twice and stalls. Look down and the float bowl is on fire! (I think that with the magneto being wet, a spark “escaped” and set the slobber from the float bowl alight.) I turned the petrol off and tried to smother the fire with my gloves but could not manage.

With the bib over my jacket, I could not get my jacket off quickly enough to smother the fire. Leant the bike over to get the flames away from the petrol tank, but the tank was full and leaked out around the cap and ALIGHTED. Shouted for Ron, who was inside the chalet. He saw the fire and came with water in 2 glasses – to no avail - by now my whiskers had been trimmed. I

5

am close to panic mode and am very worried with visions of my bike burning out – the thatch chalet burning down, and Ron’s car burning to ashes!!! Déjà vu – John Allison and Ken Sink with their bikes both burning very badly on other events.

Spillage burns down but still fire below. Ron came with trousers and jacket and beat the fire which eventually expired through his efforts. Put bike on stand and assessed the damage (heart beating like a Honda at 10000 RPM!).

Damage quite limited. HT lead: breather pipes; wiring harness- more shabby, burnt up and melted. Shorten HT lead and ready to roll. Roll bike down the hill to start but bike will not rev. Pull carburetor - find water. Clean out and clean up and the bike runs - all is well. Wash up and go to start, still shaking!

Start Day 2: All bright and clear. With the first marshal not being in the right place (?) because they did not catch me for too big an error – I was not far out BUT got to Du Toit’s Pass and there was a Stop/GO wait of 10 minutes and I was very late. Went like stink- scratching the bike down the pass as hard as it will go. (On good surface roads it is amazing how well an old rigid frame bike handles.) Get to regularity 2 and a half minutes late, still going as hard as I can on the old banger!

After a marshal at the next time check, I am about 30 seconds early so I slow down and try to rally. Get to uphill pass and get stuck in traffic – 3 lorries!! Sneak past by not crossing the double barrier white line and go scratching in the hairpin bends. Luckily I am in the slowest speed group but even at 160kms an hour those bends are sharp and tight.

Get to town and have to get through 2 traffic lights – red - and two stop streets: start regularity late again - go like stink to try and get on time. Have a good lunch and a good rally in the afternoon.

A wonderful time had by all. Get to finish – bike still going well. Silly big smiles – another great event finished .Load bikes – wait for prize giving. At prize giving see results: On Day 1 Gavin Walton and Hans Klein were equal with 60 seconds penalties: on Day 2 Gavin just snuck ahead to win overall with Hans second.

Excellent meal and good company – a wonderful rally – I must try and stretch my budget to get there next year and try and make a non-

6

conductive anti-slobber tray for my carburetor to stop another possible fire – one in 30 years is still one too many. We left at 4h15 on Wednesday morning and fought our way through the lorry racing and stop/go systems to get home in 13 and a half hours. A good safe trip.

My sincerest thanks to the organisers for a smoothly efficiently run event and to Gavin Walton and Ron Tomsett for sponsoring my event

Things coming upDecember 2nd VMC Ride in Memory To Cullinan.December 7th VMC Chairman’s Party Morningside CC

Subscriptions!Another reminder!!!! The Treasurer says that about 100 members have still not paid their subs for 2012/2013.Guilty ones are asked to renew soonest. You should know by now how much you owe and the banking details are always shown on page 16.

2013 JD NewsBy the time you read this you should have had confirmation that your entry has been accepted - that is if you have entered in good time! We have reached our cut off of 180 entries 2 months before official closing time and now have a waiting list of some 10 riders.

We will be doing scrutineering for the JD on Sunday 26 February 2013 at VVC. If you have any specific questions please give me a call on 072 513 9432 – thanks Pierre.

7

The 2012 African Concourse in Nairobi… By Gavin Walton

Probably the furthest thing from my ‘to do’ list for 2012 was to attend the 2012 African Concourse D’elegance in Nairobi on the 30th September. It all started with a request by Mike M-S and Steve Helm to send my 1936 500cc side valve AJS to the event with Steve Helm as Mike was to turn 80 at the same time and his family was insistent that he stay home for his birthday. This would have been Mike’s 10th consecutive appearance at the concourse.

Having given it some thought and considering what I needed to do to get the AJ in presentable condition the answer was OK but, if my bike goes why don’t I go too? This decided we set about making the necessary arrangements: Bevan Beckman was to take his 1977 Ducati 900 SD Darmah, assisted by Steve Helm who also took on the role of team leader, Ron Tomsett and myself with the AJS.

Frantic preparation started and before I knew it the AJ was in pieces, mudguards off to have gold stripes painted on them, tank off for cosmetic attention and a whole lot of parts off to African Electroplating for chroming.Bevan had less to do as he had been preparing for quite some time already.

The day finally came to deliver the bikes to African Electroplating who put the bikes in their containers and then took them to Rholig-Grindrod, the forwarding company, however the AJ was without a lot of its parts and a plan had to be made to take them to Nairobi with us.

We arrived in Nairobi at 1:00 am Wednesday 26th September and were collected and taken to the Nairobi Club where we spent the next 6 nights. A very colonial styled club with all the tradition, good food and cold Tusker Lager.

The bikes, still in their containers were collected and delivered to CMC, a dealership in the middle of Nairobi. This is where we spent Wednesday, de-crating the bikes, cleaning them; polishing, fitting all the parts to the AJS and finally making our way back to the Nairobi club through the most horrendous traffic we’ve ever experienced.

8

The next day, Thursday we collected the bike and headed for the CBA, Central Bank of Africa, offices for the press conference. CBA were the principal sponsors and they pulled out all the stops to make the event the success it was and to maximise their exposure.

Later that day we were invited to visit Rick Agagliate’s workshop. Well, we were all wide eyed at the number of bikes and cars, some in pristine condition and others waiting their turn for restoration but what had the biggest impact was the primitive conditions these guys worked in and what their output is. Later that evening we joined the Alfa Romeo Club for a very pleasant dinner.

Friday morning early we headed off to the Lake Nkuru National Park. It is only 120 kms from Nairobi but took over 3 hours to get there. This nature reserve is very impressive with an abundance of bird life and most African animals except for elephant. After 3 hours, and $80 per head for the visit, we headed home to get there in time for the Sponsor’s dinner at the Nairobi Club. Here we met and mingled with entrants from all over. There was a group of 20 crazy Ossies who had sent 10 MGs to Cape Town and had planned to time their trip, called ’Cape to Cairo and beyond’, to coincide with the concourse. There was also a group of 10 Ugandans who rode their bikes down to the event over 2 days. After the speeches we dragged our weary bodies off to bed.

Saturday was ‘spit & polish’ day in preparation for the main event the next day. Next day arrived and we were collected and taken to the Ngong Racecourse at 6:00 am. Upon arrival, 3 hours before the gates to the public opened, we were shown to the motorcycle area, presented with our competitor’s numbers and documentation and proceeded to get ready for the concourse.

Having never had anything to with a concourse before we had, apart from Steve, no idea of what to expect. However after a briefing by the car head judge we had a better idea and proceeded accordingly – this meant more polishing and cleaning. The area for the bike was where the race horses are paraded around before and after races. This area was ideal and well-marked out so every bike had its place and positioning for the crowds to enjoy.

The 3 judging points were set up along the paved walkway making it easy to go from one to the next. Judging started at around 10:00am. I was number 11 and Bevan 13. Total bike entries were 36.

9

Judging is divided into 5 categories: External finish, maximum points 50, Engine and mechanical components, maximum points 50, Trim, maximum points 50, Roadworthiness, maximum points 6, and Age, a formula is used to calculate this which does give older bikes an advantage over younger ones.

While all this was going on the car concourse was in full swing. They were positioned to our right as you look at the racecourse. There were 77 cars of all descriptions. The overall car winner was a 1977 Jaguar E-Type.With all the judging for both bikes and cars complete it was time for the prize giving. The top 3 bikes and cars were lined up to either side of the podium and the mastermind and organiser of the event, Bob Dewar, presented the prizes.

Then it was time for the ‘Grand Parade’ where we were led by a local band along the racecourse in front of the main grandstand, this was chaotic to say the least but good fun at the same time, with all entrants supposedly following as per their entrant number covering the 100 meters and then moving away to prepare for the trip home. That sounds easy however with the traffic as chaotic as ever it took 2 hours to cover 15km.

The SA team, Ron Tomsett, Steve Helm, Bevan Beckman, myself and in the middle is Bob Dewar.

1

The next day it was back to CMC with the bikes to crate them in preparation for their journey back to SA, fortunately this did not include more polishing! We were invited to Agagliate’s house for a very welcome home cooked lunch then back to the Club and finally out with some of the Alfa Romeo members for a local meal before heading back to prepare for the journey back to SA the next day.

There are several thanks that are necessary: Bob Dewar for his organisation and arranging of the event and passage for the bikes. African Electroplating for crating, transporting and collecting the bikes in their containers. The Alfa Romeo Club for all their sponsorship and hospitality. To all the other sponsors of the event a big thank you. To Mike M-S for influencing me to attend and to Steve Helm for taking on the team leader roll.

Would I do it again? Well possibly. It was a wonderful event, something I would encourage other club members to attend.

We’re off to the seaside!(AKA Another view of the Fairest Cape)

Not quite perhaps, but we did see the sea as Kulula came in on long finals into Cape Town international. The Fairest Cape may be a challenge in itself, but trying alternate means of doing this rally from Jhb is another challenge altogether. Picture this:

A Moto Guzzi V7 has been sitting in Cape Town awaiting collection and delivery to Johannesburg for over three years now. Owned by Buddy Mark Palmer, the Guzzi was in storage in Plumstead, being fettled by CT’s Moto Guzzi Supremo Charlie Thomson.

It was purchased together with the BSA Empire Star which daughter rides on the DJ, but has hardly been ridden since. Would it do the Fairest Cape? ‘But of course’ says Charlie – so the plan is this. I fly down, collect the Guzzi, and Cape Town based Daughter on her beloved Honda 400 four and I ride out to Goudini – do the rally, and then the Guzzi is trailered back to Jhb courtesy of Les Sim, I ride the Honda back to Cape Town, and daughter cadges a lift. Sound complicated?? Well read on.

1

Daughter decides that she has a wedding she wants to go to on Sunday, so we are to ride out to Goudini, then her hubby will collect her, take her back to Stellenbosch for the wedding, and return her early Monday morning to take her starting position. Seems workable providing not too many shooters on Sunday night.

Anyway despite potential disasters, nothing goes wrong and we are both off on Monday morning on time and heading in the right direction (unlike only other lady rider who put day twos route schedule in on day one). Seems daughter will be in the silverware already – and besides she is behind the rally machine Mr. Gavin Walton, so as long as she keeps her one minute gap she must at least come second – right??

What a day – what a route. Probably 30 mins rain during which time daughter chose to stop and drag on waterproofs (presumably to protect the designer jeans as it wasn’t raining THAT hard). Everything about the day was great apart perhaps from the donkey pie at the lunch stop (hoof and hair anyone??).. All around Ceres and even close to De Doorns, but contrary to the reports of murder and mayhem in the area didn’t see even one knobkerrie.

Results came out and we were doing so-so. 15th and 17th if I remember correctly, and ME leading the daughter. Bear in mind that she has just started her own business, and whenever we stopped cell phone was out, and I believe even an ipad cunningly hidden in Honda’s tank bag, so afraid her focus was not totally on the milestones.

1

Second day – same as the first (sounds like a song in there somewhere). In fact even better. Fantastic route and it suddenly strikes you – the roads are well maintained and there are NO POTHOLES.. It’s a new experience that only the lucky ones from Western Cape are privilege to. Fantastic passes around Franschoek but this is where it all fell apart for us. At marker point ‘Broken milestone on top of concrete base’ I see daughter stationary, and for once I know I am on time (How do I know this – because it was one of the rare periods when I was concentrating and not doing silent oooooh’s, and aaaah’s about the scenery).

‘Why are you stopped’ I shout. ‘Because I was right behind Gav’ she says’ and I know there should be one mins separation’ (see she does listen to me now and then). ‘Rubbish’ I shout – ‘it must have been one of the slow-pokes from the B speed group’ – so off we tear, and sure enough there is some plodder on an 1895 something or other who looked distinctly like Mr. W. from behind. Some nifty Lorenzo style riding saw us back on track – but was that an M board that flashed by shortly after the faux pas??

OK so we knew things were not looking good, but the worst was yet to come. In Rawsonville, just before the end and out of regularity, the draw of a couple of frosties was too strong, so we zapped through the town, and darted over to the bottle store for a six pack.

Not even off the bikes and PC 49 is on us with a three minute lecture in Afrikaans. When I asked him if he could repeat it in Engels this didn’t go down well, and he advised that we had gone through two stop streets and parked on the wrong side of the road. This was serious and potentially stocks for the night. Wont bore you with the whole filthy mess, but by the time we got away we were late, and daughter who knows her VSR’s explained that although the final control at Goudini was open, if we were late we would incur penalties. And we did. All 600 of the little mothers.

So we were out – but so what. You CANT beat the rally machine and there he was getting the glory at the prize giving dinner. Daughter didn’t win best lady either, as she was pipped by Mrs. Lewis in a CAR…. The results are listed separately so won’t go there, but congrats to all, to the intrepid riders, organisers, marshals et al, and thanks for a wonderful Fairest Cape.

Oh – one last thing. Rode the Honda 400 four back towards Cape Town with Mr. Lumley who was en route back to Jhb on his Beemer via Gordon’s Bay. At the first stop-and-go turned the Honda off to wait for right of way,

1

and it wouldn’t start again. Nothing we did would encourage it, and eventually Hans and Diana Klein stopped with Ariel in tow on a single bike trailer. After much discussion we off loaded the Ariel, Hans rode back to Cape Town on it and we loaded the Honda – what a man!.

Now THAT’S true spirit of rallying and motorcycling. Makes you proud to be a member!!! Thanks a million Hans and Di…Andy

For the RecordFairest Cape rally.Goudini Spa 12-13th November 2012

Full results:

Pos Comp SG Rider/Driver/Navigator Club Year Make Penalty

1 46 C Gavin Walton CMC 1965 AJS 992 4 B Hans Klein CVMC 1929 Ariel 1023 34 C Hilton Franz/ Alan Russo NC 1948 Chevrolet 1154 43 C Kevin Robertson VMC 1960 Velocette 1205 39 C Catherine/Andrew Lewis VMC 1972 MG 1526 6 B Andrew Mather CMCN 1955 Sunbeam 1797 15 B Rick Lewis VVC Sunbeam 1868 38 C Gavin Lumley VMC 1976 Norton 23810 14 B Roddy Mills VMC 1935 Norton 24111 44 C Harvey f Tess Metcalf NC 1938 Chevrolet 24712 45 C Ron Tomsett CMC 1966 BMW 28213 33 C Adrian Denness CVMC 1954 BSA 30414 41 C Holger Morhart VMC Moto Guzzi 32915 49 C Denis Fullon CMC 1968 Bridgestone 33416 42 C John Perkins CVMC 1969 BSA 36517 35 C John Galway EPVCC 1980 NM 41718 9 B Mark Shaw CVMC 1931 Indian 58919 11 B Les Sim VMC 1936 Triumph 60020 32 C Larry/ Margot Collins CVMC 1970 MG 67121 13 B David Watson CMC 1963 BMW 72822 48 C Andy Stead VMC 1968 Moto Guzzi 86123 36 C Des Burton CMC 1959 Velocette 88624 47 C Tarryn Rice VMC 1975 Honda 89525 63 D Clive Francis Stan Brown CVMC 1973 Mercedes 99626 7 B Nick McFall CMCN 1930 Ariel 1,05427 10 B Tim Shaw CVMC 1925 Indian 1,91528 1 B John Peart NC 1936 Ariel 2,29129 3 B Gerhard Bothma CMC 1957 BMW 3,336

1

30 65 D Deon Rademeyer VMC 1982 NM 3,77131 8 B Peter McFall CVMC 1934 BSA 3,98232 62 D Alfred Dolt Patricia Dolt NC 1948 Buick 4,91233 40 C Tony Lyons-Lewis CVMC 1928 Norton 5,56834 16 B Bev Jacobs NC Honda 6,75635 2 B Ken Sink CMVN 1928 BSA 8,466

Congratulations to all the VMC members who carried the flag!!

December Crossword

Across5 A term used in motorcycle steering geometry. Also a garden implement (4)

6 An odorous gum resin formerly used in medicines (This is a difficult one! - but the only word that would fit - anagram of "papa on ox") (8)

9 Methane gas produced when vegetation decomposes in water (5,3) (5,3)

10 French motorcycle marque - anagram of "retort" (6)

11 English make formerly made in the town of Redditch, near Birmingham. (Two words, 5,7) (12)

1

13 Relating to or promoting digestion. The word is often used in conjunction with "ulcer" (6)

15 Desert in North Africa (6)

18 Royal Enfield's slogan (Four words, 4,4,1,3) (12)

21 A Royal Enfield model name, also a rank in the navy (6)

22 A make better known for bicycles, it produced some 49cc machines as part of Raleigh Industries Ltd. (8)

23 A little-known English make, an anagram for "readable", using Villiers and Fichtel & Sachs engines, in business from 1946 to 1959. Was also known by the name "Bown" (8)

24 German make, anagram of "mime". Had a stylized rabbit as a trademark (4)

Down1 The shaft the operates the valve gear (8)

2 A BSA 75cc model name (6)

3 Some motorcycles have footboards, but these are more usual (8)

4 The Zenith motorcycle company was so successful with their Gradua variable speed drive that competitors complained and the make was sometimes barred from competition. Hence they included a certain word in their badge (6)

6 To become as bone (6)

7 English tyre brand (4)

8 A Belgian make, active from 1898 to 1960 (7)

12 "The Best Motorcycle in the World" was this marque's trade slogan. (7)

14 Brilliant solo passages occurring near the end of a piece of music. (8)

16 The main lamp on a motorcycle (8)

17 Said of the passing of time. Anagram of “please” (6)

18 Large European marine food fish, anagram of "mirage" (6)

19 Japanese carburetor maker (6)

20 To reject outright and bluntly - anagram of "buns" (4)

Crosswords are kindly sent to us by Edgar Bradley.First correct answer sent to chairman@vintagemotorcycleclub.co.za will win an astonishing prize!!

1

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 on082 742 1742.

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

WANTED: MOTORCYCLE TRAILER for two bikes, in good condition. Please call GEORGE SHIELD on 072 286 4223.

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

WANTED: Wanted 1960’s Honda C110 / 50 cc any conditionContact Mark Van Zijl on 082 576 2684 mark@feltra.co.za

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

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.

BMW: BMW R50 ex Pretoria Police. Engine/frame numbers 635822. Engine last run 3 years back. Ideal restoration project. R 18 000 onco.

For more details, call EDDY DE RAS on 082 456 1003.

1

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

HONDA: TRAIL MODEL CT 110P (Postie) 1980 onwards. Colour red, in excellent original running condition and licenced. 32 000 km on the clock, R 7 775 onco.

Please contact GEORGE SHIELD on 072 286 4223.

HONDA 70F: Almost brand new. R9000 oncoPlease contact GAWIE 083 326 4911

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.

RALLY BOXES 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.

Mike Lang is selling:

TRIUMPH: Pre-Unit T100 ALLOY BARREL, HEAD and ROCKERBOXES R2000.00TRIUMPH PreUnit 5 T Cast Iron HEAD AND BARRELL (no tappet blocks) R1000.00AMC CHROME PETROL TANK +- 1964. (Chrome very good) R1950.00Polished Alloy 19” X WM2 – 40 Hole Flanged Rims R750.00 eachRIMS: Good Used Steel ‘Rims 18” – 19”. WM2 X 40 Hole R200.00 eachSOLO LYCETTE Seat complete with Frame, Springs and cover NEW – R895.00RALLY BOX: Good Used Rally Box With Digital Clocks - R750.00TRIUMPH 650 Unit (Std) BARREL ( 9 Stud With Tappet blocks – R450.00TRIUMPH/BSA Unit “ T.L.S FRONT HUB AND BRAKEPLATE complete – R1250.00NEW REAR SHOCKS (with chrome springs) - R1250.00 per pair

Matched Pair Smiths Chromomeric SPEEDO and Rev Instruments – Working (speedo in MPH)New Smiths SPEEDO and REV INSTRUMENTS (Grey Face)For 1060”s BSA and TriumphNew BSA Tank badges Plastic (round or pear shape) – R595.00 per pairNew Triumph Unit Tank Badges R895.00 per pairNew Alloy Universal Mudguards 18”/19” Rear - R950.00New 21” Universal Front Mudguards – R750.00Conical Front Wheel Complete 19” Rim, TLS Brakes and SpokesWith Air Scoop – R1500.00

Good Used Tyres R150.00 each19” X 325 Front Rib

1

19” X 350 Front or Rear19” X 360 Front of Rear19” X 410 Rear

CONTACT MIKE ON 082-8211826 or 011-849-5859

More Spares for Sale – make seller an offer:

Genuine Gold Star petrol tank, no dents, but needs platingBSA Gold Star 190mm front brakeGold Star silencer, brand new, in box.BSA single sided 8” front hub complete Rear hub NSU Max Front hub, NSU Max v.g.c.Outer Primary Chain case, semi unit BSA A7Pair A7 SS CrankcasesDominator rear hubDominator rear brake/chain-wheelDominator rear mudguard stays Dominator front brake plate, fitted with air scoop.2 x BSA front wheels FWH Ariel pattern.Triumph front wheel 19” x WM2WM1 x 19 ‘Dunlop Alloy rim (ex Gold Star) Assorted WM2 18’ and 19” rims18” front wheel 36 spoke, 2LS brake, believed ex SuzukiOil in Frame Triumph petrol tank rounded typeA65 cylinder heads, single and twin port15 battery cover, chromedC15/B40/B41 clutch friction plates brand newGenuine Altette hornContact RAY WAKEFIELD 072 351 1263 – he is in Port Elizabeth

ANDY STEAD has a Yamaha 650cc Wave-runner in perfect condition with new battery and boat-worthy. Its mounted on a single bike trailer so has a dual usage. It’s ready to go for the summer and perfect for a beginner or young person. Price? Around R10,000 If interested contact ANDY on 0825534492. Could also consider a swap for an oldbike?

BEN VANDENBERG has a large stock of old BMW Speedometers and parts. He is will ing to pass them on to anyone running a speedo repair service or is planning to start one. His contact number is 021 712 2661.

WANTEDS:

AJS: Wanted a 2-bolt GEARBOX or PARTS thereof for 1926 AJS. I have casings and some gears but no mainshaft or clutch.

1

Please call TONY DODSWORTH on 082 742 1742.

AJS: Wanted for 1960’s AJS Model 18. GRAB HANDLES, TAPPET COVER NUTS.Please call PIERRE CRONJE on 072 513 9432.

BMW: Hi I am looking for an ENGINE for an R80RT or the R100RT this will be very helpful if somone can assist me in this. My contact details are as follows:

FRAN PITOUT franpitout@gmail.com Phone 079 848 2000.

BMW: Wanted for 1978 BMW R80/7: REAR SHOCK (BOGE) in good working condition. Please contact ALLAN on 082 491 1537.

BMW: Wanted for BMW R50/2: REAR BRAKE “U” LINK and secondary BELLCRANK to rear BRAKE ROD. Also the lower portions of the STEERING DAMPER (3 pcs)

Please call ROLY TILMAN on 082 377 4303..

BMW: Wanted for BMW R50/2: CENTRE STAND and CRASH BAR.Please call ROLY TILMAN on 082 377 4303.

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.

BSA: Wanted – a BSA 500cc SINGLE, ohv, Pre 1936.PIERRE CRONJE on 072 513 9432.

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: 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.

PILGRIM PUMP: Wanted: a Pilgrim Pump for 1926 AJS model G8, or similar.Please call TONY DODSWORTH on 082 742 1742.

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

AJS. Primary chain case for a 1926 AJS 350 wanted. Please contact Ralph on 0828729363

2

ARIEL SQUARE FOUR 1939. Clutch assembly, rear chain and guard four engine mounting plates and front wheel axle.

Please contact Roly Tillman on 082 377 4303

HONDA C110. 1960’s model wanted in any conditionPlease contact Mark on 0825762684

VETERANS CORNERWANTED1) ROC two speed epicyclic hub for my 1908 Humber. The hub is narrower, but has a bigger diameter than, the Sturmey Archer hub of the period. 2) BOSCH magneto single cylinder with open magnet 3) Any parts which may have come from a veteran Humber 3 ∏ hp (one can only ask!!)

TO SWOP To create incentive for anyone to meet my request I have for swopping:-1) RALEIGH crankcase R30971 with crank shaft and engine plates2) ROYAL ENFIELD circa 1914/16 primary clutches3) VILLIERS circa 1913/14. Four stroke engine parts only with inlet over exhaust and unit clutch and gearbox. Probably used on either Armstrong, Ixion or Sun.4) TRIUMPH circa 1912 rear hub with free engine clutch5) BRADBURY spanners6) DRIVE BELT punches

Please call BILL DALLAS on 021 671 5936wel_dallas@hotmail.com

RESTORATION SERVICESPIERRE CRONJE does FULL RESTORATIONS as well as 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.

2

THE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUBP O Box 782835 SANDTON 2146 South Africa

Andy Stead Chairman andy@screenafrica.com (Magazine editor) H&B 011 463 8038 C 082 553 4492Ian Holmes Vice Chairman ianhol@iafrica.com B 011 244 0351 H 011 793 7304 C 083 646 3089 Gawie Nienaber Secretary/Treasurer B 011 646 8983 H 083 326 4911 C 083 326 4911Pierre Cronje Committee Member pierrecronje@mweb.co.za

H 011 849 3008 C 072 513 9432 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 8954H 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 2751Mike Lester Club Dating Officer H 011 453 4216Ric 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.

2