Classic Motorcycle Club of Natal Committee Members

THIS AND THAT.

Please do not remove other club newsletters from the reading table unless they are at least 3 (three) months old. They are there for everyone to read or scan.

Three months also applies to adverts on our Notice Board, in that after 3 months they are removed. However, if the goods/articles/bikes are still not sold you are welcome to re-advertise them. Please ensure that your advert is a reasonable size so that there is room for others.

The clubhouse is not a storeroom so please, Guys, hang your jackets and helmets on the hooks in our Main container – not in the Clubhouse. In so doing we suggest you don’t leave valuables in the pockets – although there has never been an incident of theft in that container there is always the possibility of a first time.

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EYE OF THE FISH EAGLE.

Raymond Taylor’s sharp eyed eagle spotted the following bikes on Saturday 3^rd January:

11 bikes on show, 6 in the Troo Bloo Park, 18 in the Paddyfield and 2 sidecars.

On Saturday 7^th February he spotted 2 on show, 3 in the Troo Bloo Park, and 5 in the Paddyfield. Yep, you guessed it, it was raining and all us wussies came by car.

Then on Saturday 6^th March he spotted 5 on show, 8 in the Troo Bloo Park, 12 in the Paddyfield and one sidecar.

Thanks Raymond – keep that Eagle eye flashing!

Jim.

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RIDER WANTED – PREF. BMW OWNER.

I have been contacted by the elderly and blind owner of a 1970 BMW R50/5 which has only done 28000 kms and who wants someone who is prepared to occasionally take the machine out for a run. The owner is not prepared to sell the bike. If you are interested let me know- I have his Phone. No. and address.

Jim.

FOR SALE

Leather pants. Brand new. Size small. R800 Phone Salome 031 4655831 after 17h00.

1955 Peugeot 577 125cc two stroke. Brought back from Vietnam. Has telescopic front forks and sliding pillar rear suspension. NOT a moped or scooter. Complete but suspected magneto problem. Only one in S.A. R6000 o.n.o Phone Tony Saward 031 277 8556(w) 031 266 2056(h) 082 891 5434 (Cell)

1969 Triumph Bonneville 650ccv Twin. Matching engine and frame nos. Complete re-build with many new parts. Excellent elec. And mech. Condition. THIS IS THE BIKE YOU ALWAYS WANTED! R19500 Phone Malcolm Ball 031 763 4665

1988 BMW R65. approx.57000 kms. Good condition, well looked after. In daily use R8800 Phone Danie Jacobs 083 274 8711 (Cell)

1957 Triumph Twenty One 350cc Twin with skirts/bathtub. Needs work. Best offer to Cliff

082 820 3243 (Cell).

Southbend lathe,Porta pak, Gas Braai and caravan Dishwash stand. Phone Alan Baxter 031 4621827 or 083 415 4960

1981 Moto Guzzi V500. New tyres, V.G.C. R10000.00 Phone [phone] (Dbn)

Petrol Tanks, Triumph 1938, Triumph Bonneville (Clubman) 1968, CZ with g/lever at side. Phone [phone]

1968 BSA Royal Star 500 Twin. Ex. Orig. cond. With matching engine and frame Nos. New tyres. Full history. R12000 Phone Peter 011 608 3797

Triumph Trophy 1200. 34000km. R39000 Phone [phone].

BSA Starfire & Silverstar 250cc. One runs. R800. Phone Danie 084 504 0086.

Enfield Diesel V.G.C. Phone Jans [phone] or 083 396 7486.

1977  Honda  750   F1   -  recently restored  (but chrome already starting to rust)   Brother spent  over  R18000 a year ago,  Yellow in colour with stainless steel 4 into 1 exhaust..  R15000   onco -  Ian Laight  - Scottburgh - 039-9761050 - 0835644347.

Will ride to Durban to show  serious buyer

1978 BMW R1000 R.S. V.G.C. R18000 Phone [phone]

1990 BMW K75 V.G.C. R25000 Phone Don Bristol 031 708 4540

Honda NSR 250 MC21 Power Sport racing bike (no lights) R14000 Phone Michael 083 655 7978

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WANTED

Radiator for Suzuki GSXR1100K model. Oil cooled. Help needed for replacement or repairs. Phone Raymond McMurray 031 4632713 (h) 031 3073556 (w) 083 7620957 (Cell)

Cone on guys, if you can offer any assistance or advice to Raymond please do so – that’s what our Club is all about.

Jim.

Any info and/or photos of the Whaling Station on the Bluff.

Any info on the Funicular railway that operated up and down the Bluff from the Harcourt hotel to the beach below – i.e. Foreshore drive-Brighton Beach.

Any help will be greatly appreciated – I am compiling a book on Old Durban, from Pinetown down to Toti. Photos needed as well. Please phone me – Toosie Hudson 031 2016438.
1910 – 1914 Royal Enfield spares. V Twin & S.V.Single. Front forks, handle bars, horn/hooter, carbide h/lamp, carb, rear mudguard, wheels – beaded edge, gearbox, steering – Archer2/3 speed, saddle, h/bar levers, oil pump,etc.

1925 BSA 250cc, S.V.Round Tonk, single. Wheels,g.box cover, rear mudguard, handle bars,h.light (elec),Tool boxes.

1929 AJS 350cc S.V.single. Head and barrel, rear mudguard, carb, wheels, h.bar levers.

Books, manuals, pictures of Durban-Joburg riders, any old albums etc.

If you can assist with anything listed above please contact me – Robin Inggs 031 4648529(h) 031 5660216(w) 083 3603899 (Cell.)
Honda 750 four twin cam motor or sub assembly. Phone Bill Henderson 039 9760417 (h) or 031 9134603 (w).

SUBS FOR 2004. URGENT

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SOUND OFF.

Way out there in Texas the saloon doors of the local pub swing open and a cowboy stumbles out, then takes a running jump and lands heavily in the gutter. A couple of bystanders are quite amazed but go over to help him up.

“What was that all about?” they ask

“Cain’t ya see” growls the well-oiled cowboy “some bastard has stolen muh horse!”

Remember now, cowboys don’t cry hey! And don’t forget to give your bike a hug – at least once a day.

See you soon.

Jim.



CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

N.B. Details of most scheduled events are to be found elsewhere in Shop torque.

April 2004

Saturday 3^rd Main Meeting 12h30. BAVARIAN MOTOR WERKE DAY. Best of BMWs of any era, SAVVA dating NOT required. Free Lucky Draw.

Saturday 3^rd. RACING AT GATEWAY (same day unfortunately)

Wednesday 7^th Committee Meeting 19h30

Saturday 10^th Midlands Meeting 12H30 VSCC clubhouse Oribi PMB

Sunday 11^th Racing at Masons Mill.

Saturday 17th Social Meeting 12h30

Sunday 18^th Breakfast Run. Leaves club at 07h30 and heading for Engen Service station, Kloof. Venue to be announced at Main meeting Saturday 3^rd April.

Wednesday 28^th Race meeting 19h30. N.B.- ALL COMPETITORS, PAST AND PRESENT, PLUS ANY AND ALL WHO ARE INTERESTED, ARE URGED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING.

Friday 30th Month end Braai 18h30

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MAY 2004

Saturday 1st Main Meeting 12h30. ‘TIDDLERS DAY”. Any and all bikes with a capacity not exceeding 200cc, any make whatsoever. Bring them by trailer if necessary. FREE DRAW – NO VOTING

Sunday 2nd Breakfast Run. Departs club at 07h30, heading for Engen Service station

Kloof.Venue to be announced at main meeting Saturday 1st May.

Wednesday5^th Committee Meeting 19h30

Saturday 8^th Midlands Meeting 12H30 VSCC clubhouse Oribi PMB

Sunday 9^th Racing at Idube

Saturday 15^th PLUMS IN MAY Auto/Jumble sale 9h00

Social Meeting 12h30

Sunday 16^th CARS (and bikes) IN THE PARK.PMB. Alexandra Park.

Wednesday 19^th Deadline for Shoptorque. News, ads, etc.

Friday 28th Month end Braai 18h30 .

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JUNE 2004

Saturday 5th Main meeting 12h30.Display bikes to be from 1937 to 1980 inclusive competing for Show Bike Trophy. Winner determined by popular vote. Bikes to be SAVVA DATED or dating must have been applied for.

Sunday 6th Breakfast Run. Departs club at 07h30, for “Flour of Scotland”

Winklespruit.

Tuesday 8^th Committee Meeting 19h30

Friday 11th – NATAL CLASSIC Regularity Trial.Drakensville.

Saturday 12th Have you entered? If not get your entry form from Haverley Dukes.

Saturday 12^th Midlands Meeting 12H30 VSCC clubhouse Oribi PMB

Wednesday 16^th Race meeting 19h30

Saturday 19^th Social Meeting 12h30

Sunday 20^th Racing at Masons Mill

Friday 25^th Month end Braai 18h30

Saturday 26^th JULY MAIN MEETING 12h30 SAVVA DATED bikes from any era to be competing for our Concours Trophy. Judges to be appointed.

JULY 2004

Saturday 3rd DURBAN WHEELS EXPO. EDGEWOOD TEACHERS

Sunday 4th TRAINING COLLEGE .PINETOWN

N.B. Barbara Sink, Pip Lorentz and Lions Club members have done sterling work over many months. NOW IT’S OUR TURN – BIKES AND HELPERS NEEDED. Please speak to Barbara and Pip as to how you can assist.