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Issue # 181 March 2019 The The Bi-Monthly Journal of the Central Coast Classic Motorcycle Club Club Membership is by nomination only and is open to those persons interested in the restoration use and preservation of old motorcycles. John Gerrish Cochrane 14th February 1928 – 20th January 2019 Foundation Member Life Member Past President First Editor of The Flywheel

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Issue # 181 March 2019 The

The Bi-Monthly Journal of the Central Coast Classic Motorcycle Club

Club Membership is by nomination only and is open to those persons interested in the restoration use and preservation of old

motorcycles.

John Gerrish Cochrane

14th February 1928 – 20th January 2019 Foundation Member – Life Member – Past President – First Editor of The Flywheel

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Club Ride Days

There was a decent turnout of club

members at Freemans Waterhole on

Sunday February 3rd

as well as some

members from the Singleton Club. Andrew

rode his restored 1968 model Bonneville

and a tidy 1973 750 also appeared, Tim

rode his up pipe Commando and Bob Orr

rode his Jaffa Kawasaki.

Below; A nice sounding R90S at Greta

1970 BMW R75/5 seen at Freemans Waterhole on Wednesday January 16th

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March Hub Run

British bikes aplenty at

Woodbury Park, some

interesting guest bikes

like this Honda Goldwing

bobber special with a real

hand formed alloy fuel

tank. Max rode his neat

Z400 Kawasaki, good to

see him back on 2 wheels

although he had a minor

spill in the dreaded gravel

when leaving. Bob Orr

rode his 1975 Commando

and Don was on his CB77

Honda

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President’s rePort – March 2019

We received the sad news of the recent passing of two of our

“Originals”, Foundation and Life members John Cochrane and Brian

Wishart, both passing away within a few weeks of each other. There is

an article on both elsewhere in the magazine.

Whilst writing the article I went back though quite a number of early

issues of The Flywheel and this was indeed a trip down Memory Lane.

There were some quite interesting articles in the various issues and

some may appear as a reprint from time to time.

I also realised that most of our current members didn’t have a clue who

these people were. They were Foundation Members of our present club and had also been members of our

original club, the Central Coast Branch of the Classic & Enthusiasts MCC of NSW. This is where we started

and keen members like the Cochranes and the Wisharts (and others) were the people who formed the club we

all share today.

So, who are the Foundation Members still with us today? Jan Wishart, Noreen Cochrane, Mark & Merrilyn

Gattenhof, Lindsay & Alix Brown, Jim Mead, Peter Mark and Nick Vassilopoulos. These are the people who

have been with our club through thick and thin from Day 1. Some of these people we don’t see owing to the

tyranny of distance or ongoing health issues but they are never the less part of our club.

It’s good to see the enthusiasm generated by Rob Clarsen who has taken on the role of Events Director. He

has some good ideas and would welcome input from members of anything that should be included in our

calendar. We are already planning this year’s Pelican Rally so make a note in your diary for the 20/21/22

September. An event not to be missed.

From time to time the two blokes who sit either side of me at our meetings will give me a nudge and ask

“Who’s that bloke over there?” I then have to work our which bloke they are referring to, and when I do I also

mostly note that “that bloke” is not wearing a name badge. Now, probably he doesn’t want anyone to know

who he is or, more likely, he couldn’t be bothered wearing his badge. So, for my sake, could you PLEASE

wear your badge and get those other two off my back?

A warm welcome to new members: Steve Sai-Louie (Woy Woy); Lee Suine (returning after many years

absence).

Ride safely,

Mark Gattenhof

President

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editor’s report

It’s been a busy few months I bought two bikes to keep me busy over Autumn/Winter; a very tidy Harley

Aermacchi SS350 single and a cheap 1976 Yamaha 650 fixer upper. On the way back from Kempsey where I

checked out the spaghetti Harley I stopped at the Nabiac Museum and got a photo of the Ivor Johnson they

have there- a very valuable machine as I later found out on the ‘net so I got some info and more photos for an

article further on in the magazine

I rode my bagged up Victory to Phillip Island for the World Superbikes going via Orange, Cooma Bega and

Nowa Nowa then two days at the track camping for two nights then back via Broadford and Coolac a good

run. There is a few photos and info on the rally in this issue. There isn’t enough member’s content this issue

which is a shame. The Front cover features

John Cochrane a founding member of

the club and former Flywheel editor so

while there are plenty of articles and

pictures in the Flywheel the front

cover of this issue has be given over to

his memory.

Rob Clarsen sent me a paragraph on a

family who rode to Jerry’s but the

pictures came on his I phone and this

made them difficult to download and

put in the magazine.

All contributions are welcome as long

as they concern classic bikes. I hope

you all enjoy this issue.

Clinton Williams

Above: Phillip Island at dusk

Left: American classic racing Aermacchi SS350-

Below Dirt track Harley Sprint 250

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January Hub Run

.

Bruce Crukshank on his 1930 Indian750 Scout Sport

Mick Dallimore arrives on his 1978 model Triumph 750 Bonneville

Jim, Bill and Tony organise the catering trailer with Bill’s BSA foreground.

Tim Corlett’s Hercules rotary made an appearance along with Michael Golding’s BMW R90S

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Yamaha’s Brit coPY- the XS650

Yamaha released the XS1 in 1970 after its debut in October 1969 the motor was a gem but the chassis flexed

as badly as the Mach 3 Kwaka. It took over three years to match the handling of the British parallel twins the

XS 650 helped remove from the market. They had to hire Percy Tait a long time Triumph test rider to sort the

frame on the 1974 TX650A this was improved upon with better suspension in 1975 with the release of the

XS650B this being one of the last standard 650s as factory customs were all the rage so the vertica twin

became part of the Midnight Special range from 1978 to 1985- see model differences below.

The XS650 supposedly began with the 1955 Hosk SOHC 500 twin. After about 10 years of producing the

500 twin, Hosk engineers designed a 650 cc twin. Later the Hosk Company was acquired by Showa

Corporation, and in 1960 Yamaha had bought Showa with Hosk's early design of 650 cc twin.

Yamaha had also collaborated with Toyota to produce the M-engine of the 1965 2000GT sports car (which

starred in the James Bond film “You Only Live Twice”)they decided to apply the paid-for R&D behind that

engine. Trimming the 75 x 75-mm bore and stroke to 75 x 74 gave a 653.8-cc Twin. The Toyota had DOHC

but Yamaha kept costs down by using a single cam. An automotive-style oil system would be required for a

plain-bearing engine, so since Yamaha already had built-up rolling-bearing cranks in production, that’s what

XS-650 got (rolling bearings are happiest on just a few drops of oil per minute).

The crankshaft uses three roller bearings and a ball bearing. The camshaft uses four ball bearings, and rolling

bearings are used throughout the rest of the engine which has an almost square 75 X 74 bore and stroke.

Connecting rods turn on needle bearings. The camshaft gets its drive from a single-row chain running from

the centre of the crankshaft. Chain tension is maintained by a spring-loaded guide the intake valve timing was

changed in 1973 from a longer duration to a milder duration, this and other changes stifled the later models

somewhat, the compression ratio also became lower over the years to match the milder cam timing,

the flywheel is lighter than British contemporaries, this has the effect that the engine tends to pick up revs

more rapidly when the throttle is opened quickly.

In the 1970’s the 650 Yamaha in 750 form competed successfully in the U S dirt track championship winning

many races and taking Kenny Roberts to two Championships other riders such as Gene Romero, Don Castro

and Hank Scott won races on the vertical twin until Harley gained the upper hand with more development and

Yamaha withdrew factory support.

For those rebuilding an old Yam’ 650 the exact model is required to get the correct pistons such is the

variation between models carburettors vary in detail also.

. Clint Williams https://www.cycleworld.com/yamaha-xs-650-category-

motorcycle-history-cycle-world-classics-remembered

Above; the original XS1 which had little ground

clearance and handled very badly at speed-

right; the best of the line in terms of handling

and braking although the orange XS2 was in

my opinion the best looking 650 Yamaha.

The 1970 model was the XS-1 subsequent Yamaha

XS650 models were XS-1B (1971), XS-2 (1972),

then TX650/XS2B (1973), TX650-A (1974), XS650B

(1975), XS650C (1976), XS-D (1977), XS-E (1978),

XS-F (1979) Then the Specials until 1985.

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What is a Hosk?

A 1955 model Hosk 500 bearing almost no similarity to any Yamaha 650

The 1958 650 Hosk below the motor shows more resemblance

Ella Hosk bears no

resemblance to any

Japanese model but is

a good rival to Brit

Eklund she is

definitely the most

attractive Hosk model

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celeBs’ on Bikes

http://the mancave-rayc.blogspot.com/2012/01/

celebrities-motorcycles.html

These pics prove that even the rich and

famous like to boost their egos and public

image by being seen on or with a motorcycle.

We have; a computer genius, two actors, a

Royal Personage, three singer/ musicians an

author and a socialite each riding or posing

on motorcycles.

The late Steve Jobs of Apple fame displaying

his class on a BMW R60- pity about the lack

of helmet.

Hugh Laurie the actor who played Doctor

House stays true to his roots by riding a

British bike.

Clarke Gable aboard an Ariel Square Four

shows more interest in the news than the

Ariel

Paul Hewson -U2 Vocalist and would

be third world saviour value ads to a

916 Ducati no doubt about to be sold

at a charity auction

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Celebrities on bikes

n

Future King Chas’ Windsor poses on a Hog-

(why not a Triumph?) no confirmation that he

ever rode a motorcycle

Horror King Steven also posing on a hog-

same story as Charles

Billy Joel is a rabid motorcycle collector seen

here with a Royal Enfield and nonplussed pet.

Below: The reluctant Nobel Peace

Prize winner Robert Zimmerman

riding a Triumph in his youth-

unfortunately a bad accident possibly

due to his strange riding style- meant

he had to resort to busking under an

assumed name to support himself.

Big respect for socialite Paris Hilton

supporting a winner in Maverick

Vinales in 2011 with her own 125

road race GP team

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Iver Johnson V Twin

Formed in the 1880’s in Fitchburg, Massachusetts,

Iver Johnson Company built bicycles, firearms and

by 1911, motorcycles. Not satisfied to follow other

makers, stating a goal of “mechanical perfection,”

innovative design and manufacturing techniques

show in this machine, feast your eyes on the Iver

Johnson’s great details, I hope these photos will

help. To begin with, the overall lines of the bike are

unique. Iver Johnson used the “truss bridge” frame

design, on motorcycles. The sweeping fuel tank

form is complimented by the rakish handle bar, a

deep V form when viewed from above. Following

the line of the handle bar, the leading link “girder”

fork incorporates a delicate multi-leaf spring, nickel

plated as are many detail parts on the Iver Johnson.

Hidden inside the gleaming nickel plated motor is a

unique planetary gear driven “cam” to open and close the

valves. Roller tappets ride on the outer surface of the large gear, so no actual “camshaft” is used. Also inside

the engine, unique for the time, is a double pin crankshaft. Iver Johnson engineers felt that for optimal balance

and smoothness the pistons should reach the tops of their cylinders simultaneously. Also, the engine served as

a “stressed member” as the frame is open at the bottom.

Specifications: Engine: Side-Valve V-Twin Displacement: 62 Cubic Inch/1020cc’s

Ignition: Magneto

Horsepower: 7.5

Valve Actuation: Planetary Gear Driven Cam

Starting: Pedal Crank/Valve Lifter

Primary: Direct to Clutch

Transmission: Single Speed/Clutch

This Iver Johnson is on display at the Nabiac

Motorcycle Museum a similar model recently sold

for $280,000 in America

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Harley & The Italian Connection

The SS350 Harley/Aermacchi looks a lot like the

bottom half of a Ducati 750 so much so that the

blue bike below the standard machine has had a

Ducati head and barrel cleverly grafted onto the

modified 350 bottom end, this being an early four

speed kick only model developed in the early

1960s. The black bike which I bought recently is

an upgraded ’73 model which has a twin

downtube frame, electric start, Harley style rocker

boxes as well as a larger 30mm carburetor and

five speeds.

History: back in the 1960s AMF the then owner

of Harley Davidson thought the Harley model

range needed expanding, rather than build new

models from scratch as the self-owned motor

company has recently done in India AMF

bought controlling shares in Aermacchi the

former aircraft manufacturer which had turned

to making lightweight motorcycles since the

ban on Italian aircraft production after WW2.

As well as 2 strokes Aermacchi also made a

competitive 250 four stroke dubbed the Sprint

by Harley in America by lengthening the stroke

(74 X 80) a 350 version was made and was re-

badged a Harley in 1969. AMF/ Harley D

decided it should look more like the bigger

Harley motorcycles so had the unnecessary

frame down tubes added and the rocker boxes re

styled in 1973 even though the bike was quite a

strong machine it didn’t sell like Honda’s CB350

twin so was axed from the range after 2 years.

The Harley Aermacchi tie up lasted until 1979

when AMF sold Aermacchi to Cagiva as a going

concern before Harley returned to a Consortium

headed by Willie G Davidson. The rest is

convoluted history but a Dutch company called

Aermacchi racing still makes all the parts you need

to keep your 350 going and to supply vintage racers

with parts.

The original 350 was an affordable option for

Grand Prix privateers in the late 1960s including

Jack Findlay and Kel Caruthers who raced a 350 to

third in that class in1968. The 250/350 Sprint was a

competitive dirt track racer and helped Harley

riders gain championship points against the lighter

two strokes from Bultaco and Yamaha.

Clinton Williams

Top: the SS350 I bought, next a Ducati/Aermacchi hybrid then the

1974 model that the owner of my bike kept- the frame is different again

last an early model with no down tubes and original Italian rocker box.

Aermacchi is pronounced Ay-er-mac-ee

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Various pictures

Top and middle: more from

Greta Below: A nice WLA

Harley in Civvy colours at

Orange in the morning.

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John Gerrish Cochrane

14/02/1928 – 20/01/2019 John was a Foundation member of our original club, the Central Coast Branch of The Classic &

Enthusiasts MCC. Along with his wife, Noreen, he was one of the dedicated people who formed and made

our branch work. He was a proud BSA man as well. When we formed our own club in 1988 John took on the

job of creating our magazine, The Flywheel.

An extract from the first Flywheel: Welcome to Our First Club Newsletter. "As I’m sure you would agree, a

most necessary part of our activities and from this meagre offering hopefully the ‘Flywheel’ will gradually

gather momentum into a worthwhile monthly journal that members can be proud of"

John went on as Editor from 1988-1999, a total of 68 issues, ably assisted by his editorial staff (Noreen).

Club Positions: John held a number of other positions within the club. Events Director 1988; President 1989-

90; Vice President 1991.

Life Members: In 1999 John and Noreen were made Life Members of the club for all their years of

dedication.

The 007 Plate: Back in the days when we had our own Club Plates, John had Plate No. 007 (of which he was

quite proud). At the time I was the Club Registrar and one day I received a call from John advising me that he

had lost his plate whilst doing a Maintenance Run along his street in Bensville. He had made several trips

along the road looking for the lost plate with no success. So, after a suitable period, we managed to issue him

with a new 007 plate. Not long after John had a knock on the door and a young lad said “I found this in a ditch

along the road and I thought it might be yours.” So John now had two 007 plates – one on his BSA and one

screwed to the garage wall.

Grape Escape: May 1991 saw the first “Grape Escape” a weekend in the Hunter Valley organised by John

and Noreen. This went on to become a popular annual event and was well attended by many members.

BRIAN WISHART

31/01/1931 – 17/02/2019 Like John, Brian was also a Foundation member of the original club serving first as Treasurer and later

President. He was also the Inaugural President of the new club before moving to Queensland in 1989.When

we first started out Brian was the Manager of the National Australia Bank in Gosford but later “retired” and

bought the Acorn Nursery on Brisbane Water Drive, Point Clare.

When we decided to form the new club Brian’s daughter, Kate, who was a solicitor, did all the groundwork

for our incorporation. Brian was also awarded Life Membership for his unstinting dedication to the club.

Brian was a confirmed Velocette man and suffered much derision from his fellow members when trying to

kickstart the Velo on different occasions. This did not deter him in any way. To balance matters Brian

obtained a Triton which went to Queensland with him and some years after returned to the Coast with a new

owner.

After their move to Queensland, Brian and Jan continued their connexion with the club making an annual

pilgrimage to the Pelican Rally. Jan even managed to pen an article about her experiences in the kitchen for

the 1994 rally (Issue 40, September 1994).

Sadly we don’t currently have the dedicated husband and wife teams we had back in the day and the club is

much poorer for this. Rest in Peace John and Brian.

Mark Gattenhof

President

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Orange Rally 2019

Fantastic weather at this year’s Orange rally if it was a bit warm that was not a problem as the scout cabins

are now air- conditioned.

Earlier on Thursday I rode my Victory to Tambaroora near Hill End to catch up with Allen Munro a former

club secretary now living there I convinced him to come to the rally so he rode his late model Triumph Tiger

Adventure trail bike.

Our club turned out in good numbers despite the overall bikes entered being down a bit with 99 registered

bikes on the rally. Bill, Les and Col won trophies but the group photo was too blurred to put in the mag’. The

rally route was similar to last year but the roads were bumpier Orange council are about as slow as Cessnock

at re surfacing roads as they had made about 150 metres of progress over last year so the main road out of

town was still dirt for about 100 metres meaning many bikes were splattered with mud again.

The big 1265 Indian in line 4 was one of the standout bikes on the rally along with a few Harleys and a

couple if Very original Ducati 750s Ben’s Sport being a popular bike to ogle. The food and company was

good; I have to thank Adrian Kuiters for the dinner voucher I was gifted by Peter O’donell. As usual a good

time was had by all and I rode on to Phillip Island on Sunday. Clinton Williams

A Suzuki rotary at

morning tea it’s a

very original first

model with rotary

instrument panel

tail light and

blinkers.

This 1942 Indian in

line 4 went well and

had a unique sound

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Greta Show ’N ShiNe SuNday 17th March 2019

The day was a bit damp

but there was a good

turnout of bikes from

the salt racing CBX in

the back below to the

supercharged SR500

Yamaha. Older bikes

featured with the first

Gold Star BSA and an

early model twin Port

Ariel Single along with

the 1938 BSA J12 V

Twin

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Jokes Page Paddy and his ever nagging wife were on a holiday in Jerusalem when the wife died suddenly. The

undertaker said, “It will cost $5,000 to ship your wife home, or $50.00 to bury he here. Paddy tells him

to ship her home.

The undertaker said, "But sir, why don’t you bury her in the Holy land and save the money?"

Paddy says, “Listen here pal, a long time ago a man called Jesus was buried here and 3 days later he

rose from the dead. She’s going home!”

Paddy is on a radio doing a live quiz. The presenter asked Paddy,

"For a $100, can you tell me; who was the first woman on Earth?

Paddy is quiet for a few seconds, and then he says, “Give me a clue!”

"Go on then says the DJ, think of an apple.”

"That’s easy," replies Paddy, “Granny Smith.”

Paddy goes to a First Aid course. The instructor asks, “What would you do if your child swallowed the

front door key.”

"I’d climb in through the window.”

Mick says to Paddy, "My wife’s driving me to drink."

"You’re bloody lucky," says Paddy. "Mine makes me walk."

Mick was visiting Paddy who had just got two new dogs. Mick asked what their names were. Paddy

says, “One's called Rolex and the other one's Timex.

"Who ever heard of giving dogs names like that?" said Mick.

“Hello?" says Paddy, "They’re watch dogs."

Paddy: My wife got me to believe in religion.

Murphy: No way!

Paddy: Yeah, until I married her I didn't believe in Hell.

Paddy went to the Police Station, wishing to speak to the burglar who

broke into his house the night before. “You’ll get your chance in court," said the desk Sergeant.

"No, no no," said Paddy. "I want to know how he got into my house without waking my wife. I’ve

been trying to do that for years."

Paddy on holiday and about to go to the beach, when his wife asks him

if he has seen her flip flops. Paddy says, "I hate it when you go

topless."

APRIL 2019

Sunday 14th Meet 9.30 at MacDonald's, Tuggerah; depart 10am to Freemans Waterhole

for morning tea. Then, via Sandy Creek Road, to Wollombi (or Jerry's) for lunch.

Tuesday 16th Committee meeting 7.30, at Ourimbah RSL

Tuesday 23rd General meeting 7.30, at Ourimbah RSL

Sunday 28th Hub Run at Wo uodb ry Park

MAY 2019

Sunday 12th Meet 9.30 at MacDonald's, Tuggerah:

Tuesday 21st Committee meeting 7.30, at Ourimbah RSL

Sunday 26th Meet 9.30 at MacDonald's, Tuggerah; depart 10am to Corrugated Cafe for morning coffee.

Then Pie in the Sky for lunch.

Tuesday 28th General meeting 7.30, at Ourimbah RSL

Each Wednesday we meet for breakfast at Jerry's. Depart for Lunch around 12 noon ... Riders choice.

Each Friday we meet at Jerry's for morning coffee

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Rallies etcetera.

April 13th

to 15th

Inverell @ Pioneer Village Mick: 0447522357

April 7 th BSA Norton Gathering Jerry’s Cafe

May 4th

to 6th

Singleton @ Singleton Show ground Rally secretary: 0422072901

May 4th

to 6th

Gloucester motorcycle expo See below

April

Sunday 7th BSA Norton & Gathering Jerry’s Kulnura

12th / 13

th / 14

th Inverell Rally Invitation Event – Contact Events for Entry form

Sunday 14th Maitland Steamfest Show & Shine at Maitland Park. $10 entry

(proceeds to charity). Ring Ron 0400 908 043

Sunday 14th Lithgow Swap Meet Lithgow Greyhound Track

Tuesday 16th Committee Meeting – 7.30 p.m. Ourimbah RSL

Sunday 21st Sunday Ride TBA

Tuesday 23rd

General Meeting – 7.30 p.m. Ourimbah RSL

Sunday 28th Hub Run Woodbury Park

May

Sunday 5th Wollombi Ride Depart Meet - Jerry’s mfro with Newcastle

Classic MCC

Sunday 19th Rathmines Festival Meet at McDonald’s Morisset. Depart 0930 for

Rathmines. Live music, classic cars, markets, air show,

& entry $10 or $25 for family. Probably a flight on a

seaplane is the go or maybe lunch at the Catalina bistro

Tuesday 21st Committee Meeting – 7.30 p.m. Ourimbah RSL

Tuesday 28th General Meeting – 7.30 p.m. Ourimbah RSL

Dear Business Owner / Motorcycle Enthusiast The Rotary Club of Gloucester NSW is holding its 11th Motorcycle Expo on the 4th May 2019.

Our town is a great stopping off point for motorcyclists going north up the Thunderbolts Way, south down the

Bucketts Way or even on their way to Nabiac’s Motorcycle Museum. Being only 1 and a half hours north of

Newcastle it is a good day ride destination for the casual riders as well.

We have firm commitments from several motorbike shops and suppliers who will once again attend the Expo,

as well as the support of the local Ulysses club, Heaven VMX club and local businesses.

The aim of the weekend is to show our town's support for motorcyclists, as well as raising funds which

Gloucester Rotary intend to use to increase safety signage on the Thunderbolts Way and other community

projects.

I have attached some flyers for you to peruse and hopefully display. In it, you will find quite a bit of

information about how the weekend is planned. Our Facebook page is very active as well.

If you are interested in having a stall, I have included the Booking form with a price list.

This will be a great weekend and we hope you can join us. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Yours on 2 wheels,

Peter Markey

Rotary Club of Gloucester ph 0418 633060 [email protected] orSam de Witte 0407 656 201 [email protected]

Thanks go to Barry lA le zrt and Rob lC arsen for the extensive ride calendar this issue.

Please contact Rob, or Barry if there is a future ride or event you would like placed in the Calendar

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CCCMCC Office Bearers 2019

POSITION NAME CONTACT

President Mark Gattenhof JP 43 284 060; 0419 237 706

email:

[email protected]

Vice President Tony Carter 0415 488 194

Secretary Bob de Vries 0414 076 842 Treasurer George Buroughs 43 623 585; 0407 085 646

Public Officer Mark Gattenhof

Committee: Neil Crocker 0418 233 196

Robert Orr 43 673 055; 0414 692 018

Barry Allertz 0425 286 201 Events Committee Rob Clarsen 0418 166 901

Glenn Shipway 4341 0695; 0413 857 162

Barry Allertz 0425 286 201

Rally Co-Ordinator Vacant

Rally Secretary Bob de Vries 0414 076 842

Catering Merrilyn Gattenhof 43 284 060 Club Trailer Eric Soetens 0402 279 208

Editor Clinton Williams 0422059995 email:

[email protected]

Library Bill Worden 43 324 485

Machine Registrar Mick Dallimore 4358 1844; 0413 146 754 email: [email protected]

Property Officer Tony Carter 0415 488 194

Regalia Peter Anderson 0409 714 951

MACHINE EXAMINERS:

BENSVILLE Kim Carothers 43 693 097

ERINA Robert Orr 43 673 055; 0414 692 018

GOROKAN Ian McDonald 43 922 151; 0409 522 151

NIAGARA PARK Tony Carter 0415 488 194

TOUKLEY Bruce Cruckshank 43 964 647

WYOMING Col Graham 43 243 259; 0417 203 322

LIFE MEMBERS: (*Deceased) *Vern Whatmough, Brian Wishart, John Cochrane, Noreen Cochrane, Mark Gattenhof,

Merrilyn Gattenhof, Paul Kiley, *Clive Townsend, Lindsay Brown, Alix Brown, *Norm Neill, Bruce Cruckshank, Edna

Cruckshank, Col Graham, Jack Taylor, Nick Vassilopoulos

Club Postal Address: P.O. Box 9006, WYOMING NSW 2250

Club e-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: http://www.cccmcc.com.au

Magazine Address: The Flywheel, 5 Lambert Street, CESSNOCK NSW 2325

Magazine email: [email protected]

Magazine Distribution: Steve Cooper

MEETINGS: Held on the 4th

Tuesday each month (except December) at Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Club, Pacific Highway,

Ourimbah commencing at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome.

MEMBERSHIP: By nomination only, open to persons with an active interest in the preservation, restoration and use of

Veteran, Vintage and Classic motorcycles.

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The Central Coast Classic Motor Cycle Club Inc.

P.O. Box 9006

WYOMING NSW 2250