MAY RUNS
Sunday
3 Family Day. Sherbrook
Forest. 10am KBCP
Saturday
9 Snooker night. Meet white
horse statue in Box Hill. 7pm.
Sunday
10 Redesdale. 9.30am KBCP
Sunday
17 Mt Selma. Smidge dirt.
8.30am KBCP. Lilydale
Pick up 9.45 KBCP
Saturday
24 Spectator Day. Mr. Motocross Grand Final. Broadford. 9.30
KBCP.
Saturday
30 Service day. Club Captain’s place. After lunch.
Sunday
31 Port Albert. 8am KBCP.
JUNE
Friday
5 General Meeting Club
Hall 8.15pm SHARP.
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FAMILY DAY MAY 3rd SHERBROOK FOREST
For those members whose
parents wish to travel direct to Sherbrook Forest. The site chosen for this year’s event is
O’DONOHUE RESERVE, Sherbrook Forest Rd.
Sherbrook. Ref Melway Map 75
G3. BBQ facilities are on site, as are
public toilets.
Remember: Cars
travelling with the club must travel at the rear of all machines or in front
of, if so desired.
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ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS:
All membership fees are
due and payable on the night of the June General Meeting.
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CLOSING
DATE FOR NEXT MAG IS THE 22nd MAY.
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Just when you think
tomorrow will never come, it’s yesterday.
It takes less time to do something right than it takes to explain why
you did it wrong.
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APOLOGY
On the 12th
of April 1981 during the Tarwin Lower club run, returning along the south
Gippsland highway, I was involved in an incident with a car. I was following Keith Harris, the lead rider,
when a car travelling in the same direction suddenly cut in between Keith and
I. Considering that Keith and I were
less than a car’s length apart, there was no room for the car and it cut me
off, only missing me by a couple of inches.
This kind of incident
happens quite regularly to motorcyclists and we tend to become blasé about
it. However this time I decided that the
car driver needed to be made aware of motorcycles.
My first apology is to
Keith Harris whom I respect a great deal, both as a person and
motorcyclist. I pulled out and passed
Keith to chase the motorist to stop him and make him aware that motorcyclists
have road rights too. I apologize to you
Keith for passing you when I shouldn’t have.
The second apology is to
the committee and the club members, especially those on the ride. After passing Keith, I caught up to the car
involved and tried to pull him over. For
the next ten minutes I tried to stop the car in what I can only describe as an
extremely dangerous manner. The fact
that he completely ignored my motions to pull over only made me more
angry. I not only endangered myself, but
far worse I placed Debby’s (my pillion) life in danger too.
It was only Keith’s
extreme coo-headedness that stopped me from continuing. He indicated for me to pull over, which I
finally did. He then cooled me down.
We reached Cranbourne
and Keith took me for a walk and straightened me out. Thanks Keith.
All I can say is that I’m extremely sorry to you Keith, and the club
members involved. For those members
present who may not have been on many rides, please do not judge my riding, or
the clubs in general, by this incident.
Al I was trying to do was to stop the car driver from doing the same (or
worse) to someone else, by making him aware of motorcyclists, but all I
probably did was confirm his worst thoughts about us.
Chris Negus
BMW R100RS/HONDA XR200
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EDITORIAL-MAY 1981
This
month seems to have gone by rather quickly and quietly. We seem to have missed out on any scuttlebutt
or rumours that have been circulating so this Editorial is going to be rather
shirt and sweet. We are deliberately
going to refrain from any politically oriented comments due to the proximity of
the A.G.M. That way we can’t be accused
of creating any bias.
Furth
on in this mag you will find a writ up on the Rocket Lake run. Nice one Peter. You will also find an examination paper. Maybe we should install it into our
Constitution and insist on a 95% pass for prospective members before they can
be admitted into the club?
Yes?....No? Oh well, just a
passing thought.
Cheers
Faye
& Geoff.
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VALE
– Dave Currie.
It
has come to our notice that Dave Currie of DCP Motorcycle Improvements (Pressley
Panniers etc) based at Pennington S.A. was fatally injured during the return
trip from Bathurst at Easter. I am sure
that all members will support me in an expression of sincere sympathy to Dave’s
family.
Chris
R100RS
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BALANCE SHEET &
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT FOR 1st AUG ’80 TO 30th APR ‘81
RECEIPTS EXPENDITURE
OPENING BANK BALANCE 819.00
& OIL STOCK IN HAND 92.00
MEMBERSHIP SUBS 96.00
SUPPER 145.50 199.00
RAFFLES 108.10 107.00
STICKERS & BADGES 47.70
CASTROL ACCOUNT 564.50 517.98
MAGAZINE 20.00
HALL HIRE 50.00
ITINERARIES 12.20
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 33.00
SUNDRIES 270.68 306.12
CLOSING BANK BALANCE 763.99
& OIL STOCK IN HAND 81.00
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2144.29 2144.29
As you can see from the
above account, the club’s finances have been reasonably stable over the past
nine months. It’s a bit disappointing to
see that the supper has run at a loss.
The improved spread is obviously more popular, but not everyone is
putting in for it, at 50c a head it’s hard to beat. And it’s not as though we haven’t had the
numbers at general meetings, we have.
We just broke even with
the two raffles held this year. The
stickers and badges were accounted for last year expense-wise. The sundries entries consist of Christmas
party bookings taken in, then paid out to Darmodys Hotel:-$210.00, The profit
from the auction night:- $46.80, Caravan park deposits paid out then
reimbursed:-$10.00, Engraving of the sports day trophies so kindly donated by
Keith Finlay’s dad:- $52.60 and the cost of door prizes, this, my first
experience of being on the committee, has been demanding yet good fun,
interesting too, to see meetings from the other side of the table. I hope I’ve been satisfactory enough to
warrant re-election for the coming year.
Phil Duffy
Treasurer.
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ASSISTANT SECRETARIES
REPORT
When
the previous general elections were held I had only been a financial club
member for three months. I accepted the
nomination as assistant secretary because I considered it a good opportunity to
get to know the members, and in general, the club itself. I was apprehensive at first as to whether I’d
be able to get down all the minutes of the meetings, I found that once the
discussion is broken down not all that much is really said. Once the main points are jotted down I can
expand on them when I’m typing them out.
I
was surprised and still am that we have so few nominations for committee
positions. I’ve heard quite a few
complaints about the committee and the club in general since last October, but
very few of those people are willing to take on a position or do anything
positive about their complaints. Even
though some members can’t or don’t want to take on committee positions doesn’t
necessarily mean that they should alienate themselves from the club. A good example of this is the motorcycle show
sub-committee.
All
in all I’ve enjoyed participating in the club during the past year. Being a novice I’ve learnt a fair deal about
riding and bikes, I’d prefer to learn through other peoples experiences and my
own, rather than from some profiteering sales people. The club has also provided me with the
opportunity to explore parts of Victoria that I never knew existed. Motorcycling is the best way I’ve found of
‘seeing’ and ‘being in’ the country.
Marc
Sulot. SUZ X7 250.
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SOCIAL SECRETARY’S
REPORT
I
have only been Social Secretary for a brief time so my report will only be
brief. The supper at club meetings has
been satisfactory according to the reports I have. My thanks go to club members who helped
prepare the supper and also the washing up.
It would be nice to see a few more members assisting.
Hopefully
the newly elected social secretary will have more time to organize social
events within the club.
Gary
Young. BMW R100S
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
Last year’s Secretary’s report
started out saying how much I enjoyed my term as Secretary. Unfortunately I cannot start in the same
manner this year. There has been too
much petty bickering between both committee and club members. It has to stop if the club is to progress to
any degree. People should either voice
their opinions at club meetings or keep quiet.
However, on a lighter note, there seems to be a steady interest in the
club, especially from riders in the 250 category and this much be kept
going. The average rider stays in the
club only 2 or 3 years and therefore we need new faces all the time. I think runs in the future will tend to be
shorter as petrol goes up, but you do not need to go far from Melbourne for
good roads or scenery.
Anyway, I wish the new
secretary and committee all the best for the coming year; I think they’ll need
it!
Ian Taylor:
Secretary.
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NIGHT RIDE 7th
FEBRUARY
Andrea
and I left home via Maroondah Hwy; shortly after leaving home we stopped in
Croydon to get some food to eat at Kevin Robertson's parents place. We continued up the Maroondah Hwy until the
Kinglake turn off, once there we barbecued our food and talked to about 15
other members who were also enjoying their food.
After
finishing our food it was time for the ride.
It was a pleasant night ride. The
destination was Mt. Dandenong via a majority of good roads, some people may
think otherwise. Once arrived at Mt.
Dandenong we stood around and raved like usual.
The ride dispersed at Mt. Dandenong a few people went back to their
respective place of residence, while the rest went to a pizza place for pizza
and coffee.
We
enjoyed the ride and think there should be more night rides.
Gary
R100S
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Guess
who got woken by an April 1st fools joker early in the morning?
Frank
is frightened of mice since having a close encounter with one in bed.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Dave
Sheath is leaving Victoria and going to live in South Australia, he will inform
friends of his address once he is established.
Good luck Dave.
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OFFICIAL QUALIFICATION
EXAMINATION
CONFIDENTIAL
READ
ALL QUESTIONS
READING
TIME 10 MINUTES
TIME
LIMIT FOUR HOURS
BEGIN
INNEDIATELY AFTER READING
ANSWER
ALL QUESTIONS COMPLETELY AND CONCISELY.
HISTORY
Describe
the history of the Papacy from its origins to the present day, concentrating
especially but not exclusively on its social, political, economic, religious,
and philosophical impact in Europe, Asia, American, and Africa. Be brief, concise
and specific.
MEDICINE
You
have been provided with a razor blade, a piece of gauze, and a bottle of
scotch. Remove your appendix. Do not suture until your work has been
inspected. You have fifteen minutes.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
2500
riot crazed aborigines are storming the class room. Calm them.
You may use any ancient language except Latin or Greek.
EPISTEMOLOGY
Take
a position for or against truth. Prove
the validity of yur position.
PHYSICS
Explain
the nature of matter. Include in your
answer an evaluation of the impact of the development of mathematics and
science.
PSYCHOLOGY
Based
on your knowledge of their works, evaluate the emotional stability, degree of
adjustment, and repressed frustrations of each of the following: Alexander of
Aphrodisias, Ramses 11, Gregory of Nicea, Hammurabi. Support your evaluation with quotations from
each man’s work, making appropriate references.
It is not necessary to translate.
BIOLOGY
Create
life. Estimate the differences in
subsequent human culture if this form of life had developed 500 million years
earlier, with special attention to its effect on the Victorian Govt. System.
Prove your thesis.
MUSIC
Write
a piano concerto. Orchestrate and
perform it with flute and drum. You will
find a piano under your seat.
SOCIOLOGY
Estimate
the sociological problems which might accompany the end of the world. Construct an experiment to test your theory.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Define
management. Define science. How do they relate? Why? Create a generalised algorithm to
optimise all managerial decisions.
Assuming a multi-national corporation with the network supporting 50
terminals, each terminal to activate your algorithm, design the communications
interface and all necessary control programs.
ENGINEERING
The
disassembled parts of high powered rifle have been placed in a box at your
desk. You will also find an assembly
manual, printed in Swahili. In ten
minutes a hungry Bengal tiger will be admitted to the room. Take whatever action you feel
appropriate. Be prepared to justify your
decision.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
There
is a red telephone on the desk beside you.
Start world war 111. Report at
length on its socio-political effects, if any.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Describe
in detail. Be objective and specific.
With compliments of Trevor Michie, Boroko, Papua New Guinea.
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MOUNT AVOCA March 22nd
Dear
Diary
0630 It’s
Sunday, toasty warm beneath the covers and lethargy lies deep within, but many
hours servicing the bike on Saturday, and the promise of a sunny day
beckons. So quick shower, breakfast and
mad ten minute search for the key. Well
I suppose, the best place to start looking would have been the ignition switch.
0820 Arrived
at KBCP to find only two other riders and one pillion. However by the appointed half hour there are
nine bikes all-up.
0830 Start
is prompt with Craig leading and Big D bringing up the rear. Susuki’s nearly outnumbered all other makes
added together, with two 550’s and one 1000 and my 850.
1000 First
stop is Ballarat and after some shuffling up and down the street a cafe is
found, open for business. The ride up
the Western Highway was cool and pleasant with no cross wind and little
traffic.
1130 after
a brisk ride along the Pyrenees Highway through slow sweeping curves and long
straight stretches we arrived at Avoca for lunch form Willows cafe. Lunch was spent watching the local lads roar
up and down the main drag in their tin cans and conversations with sweet
young country girls about football, netball and bruises on necks. The day was getting warmer as we broke from
lunch and Vince undertook to lead. Since
Mt Avoca could only be reached by foot we drove instead to the look-out, to
look at miles and miles (no apologies) of brown grass and dark green trees. Being still fairly early in the afternoon we
continued along the Pyrenees Highway through Maryborough to Castlemaine.
1500 At
Castlemaine we stopped for afternoon refreshment and then moved on to the
Calder Highway to return home. And many
thanks (nine times) to the amphometer policeman who wasn’t booking motorcycles
today. Remember those grey tapes are
very hard to see.
1630 Dispersal
was Keilor and was brief as some had turned off for Sunbury and one just passed
by with a casual wave.
1735 Home
after a pleasant and unhurried day with friends. 400km.
Ian Suzi 850c
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SHEPPARTON
MARCH 29
Well
there we were - six of us ready to head
to Shepparton (north I think) when ,
like a red and gold fireball over the bridge, Darren came leading about 250
dedicated bike riders, on a card game or poker run or something, down the Great
Ocean Road to Lorne (west I think)
It
was hard to imagine what it would be like going down the G.O.R in a convoy like
that, being just an average rider, with so many other riders to impress.
Anyway,
the day was getting on and we weren’t, so we did! Keith gave me the map and said “Piss off”
meaning “farewell”. With the help of
Michael who led for a while we left for sunny Shepparton. Somewhere near Seymour Michael had stopped
and was having a bit of spark trouble which was quickly fixed and noticed his
back tyre was going down. We all put our
heads together (taking off our helmets first) and decided it was lack of air. Like all good Trident owners we just happened
to have a pump amongst other things too numerous to mention, but no hole in the
tyre or tube fixer. So off to the next
garage for a bottle of instant tyre block and it did just that.
OK
now upon arriving at Shepparton we met up with Big D and were unanimous in
agreeing it was time to have some munchies.
Laying under a tree not far from the Shepparton Lake we had a lunch of
chicken, caviar, champagne and pavlova.
Taking
a lot of back roads home I left the others on the Romsey – Gisborne turn off
and headed west (I think) off into the sunset.
Tony
H 650
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ROCKET LAKE 1/4/81
Twenty
seven expectant travellers waited in the balmy air at 3am at KBCP for the “once
in a lifetime” trip to Rocket Lake.
Among the machines were three Harley 1000’s, six Russian Voskhods and
seven Honda Expresses. Our leader
explained the various surprises planned for the trip; however, we found it a
bit hard to concentrate, noticing how hairy he was and his odd habit of
uncontrollably and suddenly howling in the direction of the full moon. Also, that gentleman who occasionally allowed
his scarf to fall aside, displaying that bolt in his neck.
Ignoring
these eccentricities, we left for the first surprise – a free crayfish and
champagne supper organised by the club on the banks of the Maribyrnong River at
Footscray near the gelatine works.
Proceeding in a somewhat dazed condition we maintained a good average
speed of 145kmh to Bendigo. Here, some
kind gentlemen in a patrol car gave us each an apple and a pat on the
head/helmet and complimented us on our riding, which they had observed for some
considerable time.
Breakfast
was arranged in Ouyen by the local CWA, who served a delectable fricassee of
Mallee Fowl. Travelling further north to
Red Cliffs, we noted some of the early morning wild life – three aardvarks, one
spotted two-toed sloth, an armadillo and a few blue tits. It had become pretty cold, too. At Karawinna, we turned south towards Rocket
Lake, nonchalantly flying over the dunes, with the expresses handling a delight
to see, pausing only to check the inflatable dinghies with outboards for the
race over the lake. The prize was a gold
pass to Larundel. This was won by Alfred
Nueman, who was able to speed across the lake as though up in the air. Oh yes, nearly forgot – our leader was taken
by a crocodile and one child vanished after being seen calling to a dingo. However the morning passed quickly, with much
good humour, and it was soon time to start off for the uneventful return to
Melbourne.
Everyone
voted the trip a huge success, but next year we suggest something with a bit of
a challenge – maybe the Canning stock route?
Peter
Dwyer Suzuki GS1000G
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SECRETARIES TOUR APRIL 5th
With
clear blue skies we gathered at the usual place King’s Bridge car park. Big D was the rear rider with Ian leading the
ride. We had music while we waited as
one Goldwing 1000 rider had a stereo radio and cassette on his bike. Once everyone had gathered we started off on
the ride to our unknown destination.
During
the ride I was going along at a leisurely pace when a monstrous range rover
decided to cut me off. I was minding my
own business in the right lane when this range rover came up the right side of
me and tried to push me off the road.
Being terribly upset at this treatment I fell away to the back and
proceeded to burn his eyeballs out with my high beam. This caused frantic activity on the part of
the driver in rearranging his rear view mirror.
He gladly turned off further on.
On
one of the corners Bruce and I slowed down to indicate Bruce stopped on a
slight slope and found the weight of his Z500 too much to handle due to his
wrist being in plaster, and slowly laid it down. I thought it was only a bit of a joke until I
realised he was in trouble and went to help him. He said it was from his weak wrist that he
couldn’t hang onto it.
After
that incident we continued on. On coming
over a hill I spotted Craig dismounted from his BMW with a hammer in one
hand. Hello thought I, another
frustrated BMW owner, but no, he was only trying to eradicate a vibration
mysteriously manifesting itself somewhere in the bike. He said he was right so we went on.
We
stopped at Heathcote to buy lunch. After
buying lunch we were pulling away from the shops to go to a reserve, when two
big Harleys, ridden by equally large dirty Harley riders with voluminous beards
cam flying past us, the road presence was quite noticeable along with the
noise.
Arriving
at the state forest picnic area we all got stuck into lunch. It was followed by a game of cricket with
most of the crowd joining in. The less
energetic people sat around talking and watching. During the cricket game Ian nearly had his
fatherly prospects set back by a savage hit of the rubber ball by Keith. A couple of inches lower and he would have
been history! A very lethargic Keith
found some instant energy as soon as he had the bat in his hand. He then proceeded to slash at anything that
war round. It was a wonder we didn’t
lose the ball many a time from the many sixes his into the bush. Someone had good eye sight!
It
was time to leave. On the way back Tom
got a flat tyre way back to blazes. The
rest of us stopped and waited for him.
It was soon fixed and we were able to continue. We headed back via Whittlesea. At Whittlesea we split up to make our own way
home.
Paul
XJ 650
P.S.
Congratulations are given to Ian on leading a really good tour.
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