PREZ SAYS - JAN 2012
Happy New Year, 2012 is well under way. The WMCC’s
first ride for the year was the Presidents ride to Beechworth. An enjoyable
weekend ride which we hope to repeat. It’s great to get out of town with friends
for a couple of days, oh and there’s the riding. Unfortunately we had another
non starter this year. Greg B had an off on the Mansfield to Whitfield road.
Fortunately no broken bits. Get well soon Greg. It’s hard to get back into the
swing of things as we had two weeks off over Christmas and New Year. We took off
and traveled around the bay. It was my first real break in ages and boy, did I
need it. Anyway, trying to get into the groove at work. I made myself a promise
that I will try and take more time off and re-charge the batteries. Hope you all
enjoyed your Christmas and New Year period as much as I did. See you at the
February meeting.
Ride Safe
Sandy - President
MOTOLUG
The Motolug trailer is lightweight, space-saving and a very robust
collapsible motorcycle trailer that can be easily stored, carried from your
shed, assembled and your bike loaded in a few minutes and you’re off. When it’s
not in use, the trailer can be packed away just as quickly and stored in the
boot of your car, in a cupboard, under a bench or even hung on a wall.
Contact Paul Michetti T: +61(0)3 9391 1183 E:
bikelug@iprimus.com.au
M: +61(0)434 334221 W: www.motolug.com.au
BIKES BY THE BAY 2012
BBTB 2012 is locked in for Sunday 18th March at Seaworks. This year we
will be celebrating V twins! Great bikes, music, food and company. All bikes are
welcome so come down and kick a few tyres with us.
For more info click
here
for a copy of the flyer
CHRISTMAS BBQ 2011
18th December 2011 at Ray G's shed, see newsletter for directions.
Walk, ride your push bike, travel by car, arrive
in a B-double, ride your motorcycle, bring your boat, fly in by helicopter, land
on the roof by parachute. WE DON'T CARE, JUST BE THERE! Bring along a chair if
you can.
PREZ SAYS - OCT 2011
The classic motorcycle is alive and well. Well that’s
my professional opinion. I have seen a massive increase in RWC Inspections or
Roadworthy Certificate Inspections to classic motorcycles since the new 45/90
day Club Permit Scheme was introduced this year. For approximately $60 per year
for a 45 day permit and around $110 for a 90 day permit, more folks are getting
on board this cost effective way to enjoy “Hobby Motorcycling” That’s around
$400-$500 cheaper per annum than normal Full Victorian Registration. The
condition of some of these bikes is amazing. Some are better than new. There are
also some modified cafe racer style bikes coming through that are just a work of
art. So if you have a bike that’s 25 years or older from the date of your
application you are eligible to join the scheme. You can download an application
form from the Vic Roads web site www.vicroads.vic.gov.au So don’t think you need
an old Trumpy, BSA or Vello to be part of this. If you have a bike around 1986
or older you’re in.
Ride Safe
Sandy - President
LEE"S NEW PLACE IS GREAT!
Ray G at Lee G's new place, come and check it out, it's very impressive.
Bring your classic if you have one!
POSTIE BIKE CHALLENGE 2012
The Postie Bike Challenge is a truly unique experience. It is not a tour or a
rally. There is nothing we can say that will ever prepare you for the way you'll
feel traveling through the outback, sun in your face, awe-inspiring expansive
landscape, having not seen another rider for the past hour, or riding in a pack
of like-minded adventurers.
Click here to download the entry pack.
RIDE IN PEACE MARCO
AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE 2011 AGM
Club Person of the Year: Jill T was presented with the Club Person of the
Year award for her outstanding contribution to the club over the preceding year.
Life Member: John B was presented with the first Life Membership awarded
to a member of the club for his consistently selfless support and effort on
behalf of the club since its inception.
'Prez says' - June 2011
Another year as top dog. Well I can honestly say that
the job is made a whole lot easier with the help of the rest of the committee
and usual helpers, thank you. It’s definitely not a dictatorship as we all have
our say at committee meetings and guide our club into another successful year.
This brings me to Bikes by the Bay. We got a full page of coverage in the latest
copy of “Old Bikes Australasia”, issue No 26. Ian L’s name is at the bottom of
the article as a contact. The event is called a winner and described as an event
that “will surely develop into an excellent must attend part of the classic bike
culture”. The 2012 event will be bigger and better as we have already started
planning. Winter has really hit hard with icy cold winds and frosty grass. I
must be getting old as I am fitting heated grips to my 748R as soon as I get a
chance. I can’t wait for summer as we didn’t seem to have one this year. We are
planning a couple more overnight trips so stay tuned. Andrew P has got a few
ideas and I’m sure he won’t disappoint. Andrew needs a huge pat on the back as
he has been the ride captain forever. I’m sure he might be looking for a break
at the end of his term, so all you budding ride captains come forward. We will
also introduce a Sunday lunch Ride. You can ride or drive. It’s just a social
get-together for a couple of hours on a random Sunday so web site and SMS will
have details shortly. That’s all for now, see you all at the meeting. Ride
Safe
Sandy - President
VEHICLE STORAGE
Undercover, alarmed, with cameras. Williamstown address. Short or long
term
Please call Ray G on 0449 757 145 for a quote
MERCHANDISE SURVEY
Vick modelled a sample of the new windcheater at the AGM, it had the club
emblem printed on the front. It had mixed reactions, with some clubbies
preferring the large emblem on the back, with the smaller emblem on the front
left, same as the T-Shirts, others liked the emblem on the front. He needs to
get an idea of the numbers and printing preferences.
Please respond ASAP to his survey which you'll find in the latest newsletter
'Prez says'
Bikes by the Bay, what a great event it turned out to
be. Even the weather gods smiled upon us! All that worrying for nothing. With
the help of some club members, we put on a great show. With Tommy Blank
organizing some great blues bands, the Pirates Tavern serving up the drinks and
our food stall going flat out all day. I can’t believe that a club member
boycotted the event due to its location change. All I can say is that you missed
out! The annual general meeting is coming up next month, so if you would like to
become more involved in the club let a committee member know what position you
would like and you might just get voted in. You must be a paid up financial
member. We are also presenting the Club Person of the Year award so get the
nominations in before Tuesday 17th May. And only one vote per member. For those
of you that don’t know, AnneK will be leaving us and heading to Kalgoorlie in
Western Australia to live. She is packing her Ducati ST2 into the container and
no doubt will enjoy stretching its legs on some long straights. I would like to
thank Anne for her huge efforts and contributions to our club over the years.
She will be missed. That’s all for this month. Ride safe
Sandy - President
BIKES BY THE BAY UPDATE
Bikes by the Bay 2011 was a great success. Thank you everyone that helped out,
especially the BBTB co-ordinators John and Bruce, the club committee and all
members that gave a helping hand.
WINNERS OF THE RAFFLE:
1st prize: ticket 0512 - Richard Bumley
2nd prize: ticket 1013 - John Wilson
3rd prize: ticket 0494 - Brendan Campbell
4th prize: ticket 1902 - Conrad Miles
The HMRAV are coming along and bringing some of their finest machines to
display!
Click here to download
the Classic Sidecar Challenge flyer
Click here to
download the Victorian Historic Titles flyer
Click
here to download the
BBTB flyer
GUITARS ACROSS THE BAY
Melbourne International Guitar Festival showcasing some of Australia's finest
Guitarists. 19th and 20th of March 2011 at Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place
Williamstown.
Go to
www.guitarsacrossthebay.com for more details
BILL CLARK CLASSIC
The February 6th ride has had a change of venue and been
given an official title. It is to be called the Bill Clark Classic and will
recreate one the favourite rides for Classics from the past. The ride will meet
at The Rotunda café on The Esplanade in Williamstown at 10 o'clock and go to the
Little River Pub for lunch. We are planning to make this an annual event and it
will be the first official ride of the year.
Ian L - Classic Co-ordinator
BEL RAY 6 HOUR AT PHILLIP ISLAND
The 2010 6 hour will be held at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit over the
weekend of 3rd to 5th of December 2010. As part of this event our President
(Sandy) will be racing in four events on Friday and Saturday. Please contact Ian
L if you would like to stay at Kilcunda with other WMCC members.
PRESIDENT'S RIDE
We don't normally schedule a ride for January but there is a demand from the
members for more overnighters. What is more the President himself will be
attending. This could be a WMCC first! The destination is Moyhu at the northern
end of the King Valley. Depart Attitude's Cafe at 10am on Saturday 15th January
2011. You need to be quick with booking accommodation as there are only two
single beds remaining. Contact Andrew P for more info.
MOTOWRIGHT TRANSPORT
Club members Pete and Jill have a new motorcycle transport business called
Motowright Transport. They are offering competitive rates for new customers and
a further discount for WMCC members. Keep the phone numbers handy in case you
need their help in a hurry. Phone 0457 551 200 or 0457 551 201. Depots in
Hoppers Crossing, Collingwood and Phillip Island. Your
bike transported the WRIGHT way!
'Prez says'
It's Sunday morning and the sun is shining. I'm still
buzzing after our fantastic Broadford track day yesterday. If you didn't go you
missed a great WMCC event that was low key, no pressure and absolutely the best
fun you can have on a motorcycle. I love this place, its one of my favourite
tracks. I have been racing there since 1995. The track is quite technical with
positive and negative camber corners and an undulating layout that keeps you
busy the whole lap. No time for naps like Phillip Island! We had an uneventful
day with no crashes, which is always good, only a few went dirt tracking but
managed to keep it upright. Keith was riding his Desmosedici and drew a small
crowd for most of the day. It sounded fantastic! I would like to thank all that
helped on the day especially our 'Plasticine Chef' Norm that kept us fed and
Jill for her admin work. Also thanks must go to Grant for showing the newbies
around the circuit. The rain stayed away all day and the sun even came out in
the arvo. I thoroughly enjoyed my Saturday off work and can't wait for the next
one. Ride safe.
Sandy - President
TRACK DAY MENU from the 'PLASTICINE CHEF'
Fowl Bum nuts and cut pork
Bovine and sheep rissoles
Mystery bags
All served on a flat quadrilateral bed of flour and yeast
Bent QLD'ers, Gooseberries, Mandies, BSA bears, Harley D ripples and Montessa's
Drinkies = Lots!
All served in plastic and aluminium vessels
BROADFORD TRACK DAY
Our annual track day was a great success and a great day was had by all.
Click here to check out some
pics courtesy of Norm
CHANGES TO THE CLASSIC CALENDAR
There will now be one gazetted classic ride per month. Don't forget... "Ride 'em,
Don't Hide 'em!"
“The Classic calendar is by no means set in stone. If you
have a favourite ride or venue let me know and I will be pleased to incorporate
it into a ride”
Ian L - Classic Co-ordinator