September
Contents Newsletter
2009
Branch Contacts 2
Presidents Report 3
Welfare Report 3
Minutes 4-5
Sunday Ride for Di 6
Visitors 7
Birthdays 8
Ride Report 9
Redlands Poker Run
The Old Bloke 10-11
Ride Calendar 12-13
Ride Etiquette 14
Crossword 15
The Fastest Production 16-17
Bike In The World!
Ride Report-Canungra 18-19
For Sale 21
Our Sponsors 22-23
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter –September 2009 Page 2
President Ride Committee Committee
Ross Drew David Waterfield Ph:34084932 Darren Cartner
Phone: 3889 5534 Ralph Bowler Ph: 3880 4630 Morrie Hornigold
Mbl: 0417 724 640 Russell Wheeler Ph:0488005430 Sonia Cartner
ross.lyn76@bigpond.com
Special Events and Ride Co-ordinator
Ian Janson Ph: 3886 7593
Mbl: 0408 730 273
Vice President ianjanson@bigpond.com
Peter Keane
Phone: 3888 5060
Mbl: 0438 266 179
kenoltd@three.com.au Webmaster Quartermaster
Michele Gall Dianne Parker
Phone: 3205 8182 Phone: 3886 0319
Mbl: 0438 892 095 diandray@bigpond.com
shelldeane@bigpond.com
Treasurer
Irene Hornigold
Ph: 3285 6023
Social Coordinator
Mbl:0422425474
irenegh@optusnet.com.au
Darren Cartner
Phone: 3491 7587
Mbl: 0403 709 034
darrencartner@bigpond.com.
Secretary
Chris Williams Editor Welfare Officer
Phone: 3869 2978 Lindsay Perry Mark Raison (Raizo)
Mbl: 0409 307 583 Phone: 32858037 Phone: 3285 8037
chris@trueblue.net.au Mbl: 0412 253 520 Mbl: 0421 706 481
linzee21@tpg.com.au raizo26@tpg.com.au
Branch Postal Address : Ulysses Redcliffe Branch
P.O. Box 3134
Clontarf Mail Centre QLD. 4019
The Redcliffe Branch of The Ulysses Club Inc. meets at The Scarborough Bowls Club
Sunnyside Road, near corner of Scarborough Road.
Scarborough.
Social Meetings are held every Friday night from 6.00 pm.
General Meetings are held on the second Friday night of the month at 7.30pm
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Presidents Report
Very quite month ,not much happening really. Good to see people attending each week & more
new members joining our club.
Pleased to be able to tell you that Redcliffe won the trophy for the highest attendance at
The Valley Rally at Kilcoy on the weekend .
Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves Fully.
Don't forget the BBQ for the Farm Fantastic Volunteers on the 12th September, at 2.30pm. at
Pelican Park Clontarf.
You all deserve it after the mammoth effort you put in over that weekend.
Don't forget our Poker Run which is on the 26-27th September, it is a good day & overnight stay
at Kin Kin Hotel. Don't forget if you are hard bedding it to make your bookings through Ian
Jansen.
Our Odyssey which is on the 23-25th October at Environmental Centre at Kilcoy.
If you have any unwanted gifts in your cupboards please think about handing them in to go to-
wards prizes for our Odyssey, as we needed as many as we can get.
It is always a great weekend & the more the merrier so everyone please make an effort to be
there.
Other dates to remember is the Barefoot Bowls Day on the 1st November at the Scarborough
Bowls Club.
Plus our big Xmas Party on the 28th November so be sure & mark these on your calendar.
Also start putting thoughts into our upcoming AGM which will be held in February.
ROSS.
Welfare report for August 2009
Congratulations to Rick, Yvette and Crafty for their valiant effort in the Brisbane to Bridge Fun
Run.
Drums is recovering and now out of hospital and back on his feet (well, just one foot at the
moment) Good to see him back at the meeting on Friday night.
For those of you that read last month welfare report, Greg’s arm and shoulder are recovering
nicely, but he is still awaiting on the return of the bike belonging to "she that must be obeyed ’"
I suppose on the bright side at least he walked away from it, the same cannot be said for the
Kangaroo.
Lia thanked me for the card that we sent on behalf of the Branch
Both Pumbaa and Blokie are sporting a few stitches from the removal of skin cancers .
Chris has had surgery the surgery on his hands for Carpel Tunnel on Thursday 3rd of September,
but managed to get his LSS to drive him to Friday nights meeting.
Thanks
Mark (Raizo) Raison #47549
Ulysses Redcliffe Branch Welfare Officer
This really works...!
If you don't believe it, just
try this experiment.
Put your dog and your wife
in the boot of the car for an
hour.
When you open the boot,
which one is really happy to
see you?
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ULYSSES CLUB INC. – REDCLIFFE BRANCH
GENERAL MEETING
SCARBOROUGH BOWLS CLUB FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST, 2009
MEETING OPENED: 7.34pm.
APOLOGIES: Paul Sadler, Raizo, Cathy Berriman, Dean & Michele, Sparx & Lia.
PRESENT: All members as per attendance book.
MINUTES: All members should have read previous minutes as they have been circulated via
email and newsletter.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES: None
TREASURER’S REPORT.
Expenditure Income
Raffles $ - Raffles $ 524.00
Regalia $220.35 Regalia $ 930.00
Function $1361.25 Functions $1010.00
Miscellaneous $ 301.82 Membership $ 80.00
TOTAL $1883.42 Advertising $ 100.00
Miscellaneous $ 40.00
Interest $ .41
SURPLUS $ 800.99
.TOTAL $2684.41 TOTAL $2684.41
BANK BALANCE AS AT END JULY 2009 $4291.89
Moved Smokey Seconded Russell
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Correspondence Out: Just Bikes – Changing Club details
Letter of thank you to Snr Richard Clark (To be signed)
Appreciation Certificate to Lyles of Montville
Appreciation Certificate Montville Inn
Correspondence In: Pine Rivers Show Society – invitation to Grand Parade
$100 cheq Greg Kallio – PoolWerx ad - to Irene
Statement Countrywide Embroidery – to Irene
$500 donation to club from Chris – to Irene
$100 payment for Nothling Bros Butchers ad. – to Irene
Invoice Spot The Printer- to Irene
Invoice Country Wide Embroidery – to Irene
Invoices from Scarborough Bowls Club – for members
Friendship Letter from Elaine - to Raizo
Tax Pamphlet – to Irene
Correspondence In: Email: Lyles of Montville – re Donation
Mr Mobile re Bluetooth connection
Solingen International – leather garments
Peter Wallis – re band available – to Peter (no good)
Invitation to AMC Dinner & AGM MRAQ
Blue’s Rally info & flyer 25/26/27 Sept.-same day as Poker Run
Liability Insurance 2009 & 2010 from NATCOM
Redlands Ron Power Flyer – 11th October
Ergotek – Leather & textile garments
Riderz Xccessories Bike & Car show 22/8
Invitation to NAMCOM meeting M’dore – 26/9 Same day as poker run
Butterfly Kidz Ride 4 Respite 13/9 – to Michelle & Flyby
Drums in Hospital – Reply Name & Address
Memorial Day info – from Doc
Members who have ridden on – passed to Doc
Correspondence Out: Memorial Day info – forwarded to all Branch Secs
Morgan & Wacker Riding Centre– Guest speaker 16th September
Letters requesting donation – Girraween (for approval only)
Letters requesting donation – Odyssey (for approval only)
Redcliffe Logo sent to NATCOM
NATCOM re Branch Committee name previously sent
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Memberships Received - $80 Steve White (Rebel)
$80 Stan Livy
For Signature: Letter for Richard Clark
Minutes Committee 7/7/09
Minutes – General Meeting 10/7/09
RIDE COORDINATOR’S REPORT:
Ride this week to Gympie , through Kilkivan, Goomeri and home through Blackbutt.
Don’t forget out Poker Run to Kin Kin Hotel. I will put it on the National web site to get a higher
number of people running. It is only $15 registration and the food is $20 per head which in-
cludes spit roast on Saturday night and big brekkie Sunday morning – very good value.
Our Odyssey 23/24 October 2009 and costing is:- camping $8.80 per head her night and the
Bunkhouse is $11.00 per person per night. The Lions will be catering again this year – we will
have a sit down dinner for Saturday night and Bacon and Eggs for Breakfast Sunday. We will
put on a BBQ for Saturday arvo. The festivities start 11.00am – 11.30am Saturday arvo.
Some members from Northern Gateway and Sunshine Coast have shown interest in coming but it
is open to all Ulyssians so talk to people and get some more support.
NEWSLETTER EDITOR REPORT Not Available
QUARTERMASTER REPORT Not Available
WEBMASTER REPORT On holidays
SOCIAL COORDINATOR’S REPORT:
Peter said he would like to thank everyone who helped put together the Christmas In July Func-
tion. They were all wonderful in helping setting up the hall and washing up.
Remember our Christmas at Christmas is being held at Dayboro 28 th November, 2009.
We have received a donation of a Morgan & Wacker T-shirt which we will keep for the Odyssey-
WELFARE OFFICER Not available
GENERAL BUSINESS.
Ross There will be a BBQ for the volunteers who helped out at Farm Fantastic. This is for the
volunteers and their partners only. It will be held at Pelican Park Woody Point on Satur-
day 12th September from 11.30am.
Ross Barefoot Bowls Day at Scarborough Bowls Club on Sunday 1 st November 2009 . We will
need 4 members from this branch to play against 4 members from both Northern Gateway
and Glasshouse. The other members wishing to play can do so on another rink as a social
game. There will be trophies. Our bowlers will be picked at random.
Ross The current storage shed is costing us $700 per annum. I have spoken to Ken and he is
will to have us store our stuff here at the club. The cost to us will be $200 donation for
which we will get an event name. We will get $410.45 refund from the current storage
facility. The only thing we will need is some storage containers. Peter Byford has kindly
donated 2 containers at $200 each. Thank you very much Peter.
Chris Can anybody come up with an idea for a reverse for any bike. If you can and it works we
already have a market for it through the Wedgetail Outriders.
Toppy has had his leg amputated and is in the Holy Spirit Hospital. If anyone would like
to visit him.
Doc Memorial Badges are for sale @ $5 each. Better get in quick as we sold out last year.
The Memorial Garden is looking very good. We need help in planning some more trees.
Doc will supply tools. If you can help please see Doc.
Ian Philip Island for the Moto GP. We have 2 vacancy’s. Cost is $400 for 2 which is for 8
days accommodation. This is for Accommodation there and whilst there. Most of us are
finding our own way back to Brisbane. We are leaving 12 th October.
MEETING CLOSED 8.13PM
Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.
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Sunday Ride for Di
Ray and I decided that we did not have the time to go on the club ride as we could only spare a
few hours. So we decided to go on the ride that Ray had worked out for us and would be a good
training ride for me on my big bike (Yamaha 650).
We set off and our first stop is for fuel, then set the GPS (this ride had already been pre- loaded)
so off down Anzac Avenue then up School Road and eventually onto Dayboro Road. Now we are
turning down Young‟s Crossing Road to go the back way up behind the dam, know as Bullockys
Rest. We find ourselves behind the dam, I was just getting used to the nice little sweeping bends
and getting faster then they stopped, bugger! Then we are off down through the back of Warner
down Eaton‟s Crossing Road then onto Clear Mountain Road and back out onto Mount Samson
Rd at which time I thought great we are going to Dayboro . Yep, I am right! We‟re stopping for
morning tea; all I want is a nice cold coke. So far the ride is not too difficult. What is that noise?
Oh just a group of Harleys.
We set off again down Dayboro Rd, have already been informed that we only go half way along
and then turn off to cut across, to go through Caboolture and then onto Landsborough.
There‟s our turn, Oh hell a bit sharp and I am a bit wide, no problems no one‟s coming. What‟s
that dirt oh! NO! Ray has stopped, “Do you want to go on?” he says. “I asked how much dirt” he
says “I don‟t know”. Do we go? He is off, I guess we‟re going. Start in first gear, no a bit slow up
to second. Keep to steady speed follow in Ray‟s track. I should be alright. What‟s that? A cara-
van, shit! I‟m not moving mate, this is my bit of road it looks a bit loose over further so you‟re
moving over, bloody hell 2 more 4x4 behind him, now there‟s dust everywhere. Okay that bit of
excitement is over, what now? Hey what‟s that, black tar, yippee!. Now I can relax a bit, but you
guessed it, the road narrows of course, it‟s a country road and is tree lined, so we have light and
shade. Joy oh Joy. What‟s that a grid, okay back off just let the bike roll over it, okay so far. Oh!
Now we have cows. Okay, Mr. Cow you stay on the grass and I‟ll stay on the black stuff. Gee
Ray, you big bully your bike just frightens the calf he‟s now hiding behind mum. Now you just stay
there little fellow and I‟ll just go past. Blast, another grid, back off roll over it. We must be nearly
back on the main road surely. Yep there it is. Right turn, off we go; can get some speed up now.
Okay I sort of know where we are now somewhere at the back of Narangba.
Left turn here and then straight ahead, why are we turning right? Ray must be checking out a job
because we are now going down a back street. No, we are doing a big loop back on the original
road, now we go straight ahead. Okay now we‟re stopping, what‟s up? The GPS has got us lost,
and has taken us around in a couple of circles. But that‟s okay Ray knows which way to go now. I
didn‟t know we had gotten lost. I was just following that grey bike up in front, anyway off we go
again. Nice easy ride up through Bellbird Park and onto King Street then out the back of the show
grounds and down Old Gympie Road and then onto Landsborough. I think! Why are we turning
now? Dirt again, no way I am not going over that, lets turn around. Okay back out on the main
road. Hey, there‟s that group of Harleys again, need to count how many there are, yep all still
there.
Set of lights coming up, I hope we can pull up I need a cold drink of water and a pee break. Great
we are stopping. We have decided from here that we will head for home straight down the main
road and onto the highway. Yeah!
The highway traffic is not too bad, only congestion around the bridge as usual, need to use my
slow riding skills. Home at last. Only done 197kms and this took us about 3 hours. Lots of 60 and
80kms and that bloody dirt, grids and cows slowed me down. Well that‟s my story and I‟m sticking
to it.
Anyway great ride, lots of laughs and lots of different situations. Good ride for us slow riders and
those riders who need to build confidence, although we are going to cut out the dirt part next time.
I did learn a lot from this ride. Still do not like dirt roads or grids.
Bye for now
Di Parker # 49826
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Visitors, New Members &Others
Steve (Rebel )
Arron
Dennis Chester (Motorcycle Training Centre)
Dave (from Tasmania)
Elaine Stan & Robyn Livy
Julie Cox Maurice & Sue Magson
David (TYRES FOR BIKES )
Robin, Rebel& Herb
John Taylor
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 8
Birthdays
Virgo: The Virgin 22 August-September 22. Creative and sensitive, Virgos are delicate people who, like rare and
special orchids, require individual treatment to fully blossom into their true unique beauty. Shy, they are happy to allow
others to take centre-stage and often generate their time and energy into making those they love happy or successful. Virgos
are givers and when the chips are down and you need a friend, the one available during those testing times when you need
advice or companionship the most, is likely to be a Virgo. Virgos understand human frailties better than most, because they
are so deep and reflective themselves. With a Virgo in your life you have someone who understands and cares and any ro-
mance or friendship based upon these qualities is certain to be mutually rewarding
Libra: The Scales 23 September -October 22. definitely a thinker -you like to use your mind to tackle problems.People
know you as someone who loves to socialise. Your outgoing nature and love of communicating brilliant ideas to people
around you is one of your strengths. You’re rarely at a loss for words … even on your worst day you have the gift of the
gab! You not only have the ability to share your ideas in a very natural way; you also have charm in the way you convey
your feelings. This is You’re most another of your very positive traits. Even people who don’t agree with what you have to
say can’t resist you and will usually behave well around you -you’re simply a nice person
September Birthdays Famous September Birthdays
2nd Sparx Rocky Marciano
Gloria Estefan
3rd Ross Drew
Jimmy Connors
3rd Keren Wheeler Ferdinand Anton Porsche
Charlie Sheen
3rd John Drayton Freddie Mercury
Buddy Holly
6th Brenda Gardner (Gypsy) Henry Ford
Jesse James
9th Fordy Arnold Palmer
Jesse Owens
10th Marian Tapper Greta Garbo
Sophia Loren
13th Kevin Campbell (Delinquent)
Stephen King
14th Carol Jeffries Bruce Springsteen
F. Scott Fitzgerald
14th Amanda Johnson George Gershwin
Truman Capote
16th Sonia Cartner (Mindy) Agatha Christie
Christopher Reeve
17th Tom Deveraux Lech Walesa
Ray Charles
19th Peter Byford
B.B. King
21st Lindsay Perry Jim Hensen
Edgar Rice Burroughs
21st John Kendall Lennox Lewis
Elizabeth Ist . Queen of England
25th Leon Tanson (Lee) Roald Dahl
Clayton Moore
29th Doug Tapper (Mr. Spanky) David Copperfield
H. G. Wells,
October Birthdays Mickey Rooney
5th Wayne Prince
5th Mick Gallager I always wanted to be somebody. I now
5th Darryl Hoyle realise that…...
8th Meg McKeon I should have been more specific.
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 9
Redlands Poker Run 02/08/09
A fine cool morning saw 9 bikes (Ian & Jules, Chris (Blue Blackbird), David & Lyn,
Jack & Cheryl, Smoky, Pumbaa, Russell, & Dorothy from Northern Gateway) arrive at
the Boondall Roundabout. We headed off down to Maccas at Capalaba to join Red-
lands for their Poker Run which turned out to be a Roll the Dice. Roll the Dice is not
a bad way of running such an event as it is easier on the organisers as it is quicker to
roll dice and add the numbers at the end of the day.
Leaving Maccas saw us head off to Beaudesert we went down the Gateway and
turned off at the Beaudesert Road exit through Greenbank to our first stop for the
second roll and smoko. A few already had an idea that this was not going to be their
winning day.
The second leg saw us head towards Amberley, Rosewood, Walloon, Laidley and ar-
rive at Lake Dyer for the third roll. The usual thing for a Ulysses ride we pulled up
at the Plainlands Pub some thinking it was for a stop but was a false alarm, they
headed us towards Laidley where there was a bit more confusion as to where we
should be going, so after a few riders doing a U-turn or 2 we ended up at our desti-
nation at Lake Dyer. After another roll of the dice most of us knew we were out of
the running - not enough points to win and too many for last.
The third and final leg saw us head off to the Tarampa Pub near Lowood, which
would be the lunch stop and the fourth and final roll of the dice. We travelled to the
pub via Forest Hill, & Gatton. The final roll confirmed most of our thoughts not
enough points to win or lose. Dorothy won a bottle of wine for having to do a special
trip for fuel, but had her revenge winning second prize for the day. The Pub put on a
set menu for lunch which was an all you could eat Mixed Grill. There are some mem-
bers who will remain nameless who would not need Dinner that night.
The Pub was the end of the official ride for the day, so it was left up to each indi-
vidual to find their way home. Smoky was to lead Cheryl & Jack back through Mount
Crosby as they hadn’t been that way before and after speaking to Smoky they had
an enjoyable ride home. The rest from Redcliffe & Dorothy went for the more di-
rect route over Mount Glorious with the usual stop at the top for a Cuppa before the
final leg home. All in all everybody had a great day’s riding; it was a cool start but
turned into a wonderful day.
Russell
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HISTORY TRIUMPHS!
By
Elwyn Jordan
Bonneville. The word immediately conjures up images and emotions. The steely eyes of Bert Munro
played by Anthony Hopkins in the movie “The World‟s Fastest Indian,” staring down the salt-flats as he
powered his ancient Indian to a new speed record. When a Triumph broke a speed-record there, designer
Edward Turner decided to name his latest model after the famous salt-pan speed-track. The Bonneville 650
was a legend of its time; back when a 650 twin was a big motor and Triumph was held in high-performance
esteem.
There are probably as many stories about those original Bonnies as there were bikes produced. And this
year, 2009, marks the Bonnie‟s 50th birthday. Well, maybe not its birthday exactly, because the original
Bonnie died along with the rest of the Triumph Company. But it was 50 years ago, in 1959 that the first Tri-
umph Bonneville rolled off the production-line.
When the mob at Hinckley decided to resurrect the name, they did so with a bike that looked very tradi-
tional; a kind of latter-day re-birth of that original iconic motorcycle. Technically though, it was a fair bit
ahead of the original. The Bonnie that was introduced 50 years ago produced about 35kW. The new one
had a larger engine, at 790cc; although that was pretty close to the final version that had been enlarged to
744cc. It produced around 10kW more than the original. And it didn‟t leak oil.
In 2007 Triumph bored the twin cylinder donk out to 865cc; giving it a little bit more go to keep the name-
badge honest. In 2008 it gained fuel-injection. In 2009 there were more changes. The top-shelf T100 re-
mained much as before, but the entry-level Bonneville, and the slightly more up-market Bonneville SE,
which is the one tested here, both received 17” alloy wheels instead of the spoked originals. The exhaust
was changed from the pea-shooter style to a reverse-cone type. The SE also gets two-tone paint and the
twin-gauges of the T100.
Another thing they did was lower the seat height. (Why?). Apparently they did this by removing some of the
padding. Taking a seat that had a reputation for being a bit of a plank and removing some of the padding
was never going to turn out well; and it didn‟t. It‟s hard!
The bike feels quite small. This impression could‟ve been because I‟d just stepped off the Triumph Tiger
when I tested this, but other testers have made the same comment. Perhaps because of this, the riding-
position feels a bit cramped – at least to a lanky old bloke like me it does. The knees felt as if they were
angled up high. The reach to the bars was okay.
The instruments look very traditional, with two big analogue dials for tacho and speedo. Perhaps traditional,
although unusual in my experience, was the double-digits used for the tacho. It‟s easy to get it confused
with the speedo. (Reminds me of the joke about the Jaguar driver whose wife was always complaining he
drove too fast. So he swapped the speedo and tacho, and when his wife accused him of speeding he just
pointed to the “speedo” (tacho) and said, “Look, dear, I‟m only doing 50!”). I reckon the instruments look
good anyway.
Go to start it up and you (eventually!) find the ignition key located conveniently down on the left headlight
bracket! Other controls, though, are easy to find and work well. The gear-lever and brake-lever are right
under your feet, where they should be, and easy to use.
Even the mirrors, which are big and round and look very traditional, work well;
and don‟t blur.
Getting back to the engine, it‟s a very traditional-looking air-cooled twin-
cylinder, of 865cc. I mentioned that, for 2008, Triumph changed from carbies to
fuel-injection. But maintaining the traditional look of the engine was important,
so they housed the injection system in carburetor bodies. Take a look at the
photo – they do look real, don‟t they! Maybe I‟m not so traditional thinking, because I‟d prefer it didn‟t
proudly display out-dated technology that it no longer has! Just me, I guess
It‟s in a fairly mild state of tune, and with 50kW it‟s certainly no power-house. But it‟s just as certainly not
just a styling exercise, because it goes really well! Better than I expected, actually. Despite their reputation
for good torque, twins are often lacking a bit in low-down grunt, but the Bonnie is good. It pulls easily and
strongly from 2,000rpm. It‟s also quite a free-revving unit, and will spin easily to 6,000rpm and beyond –
despite the relatively low red-line of 7,000rpm. It‟s very smooth too; all the way from idle to red-line. And the
power is very linear; there aren‟t gaps or surges in the power. There‟s no snatchiness either, so Triumph
have got the fuel-injection really well-sorted.
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All bikes have to be fairly quiet these days, but Triumph still manage to get a good sound out of that trad-looking pipe.
It‟s very relaxed out on the open road. Top gear (of 5 – keeping to the traditional!), runs at just under 28kph
per 1,000rpm; so at 120 it‟s doing just over 4,000rpm and feeling pretty relaxed. Even the wind isn‟t too
bad, for a naked anyway.
Speaking of the gears, the whole gearbox / clutch casing on the left is quite big, and protrudes out a long
way. Your boot is always against it. Not really a problem (although it might scuff after a while), but you just
don‟t expect it to be out so far. The actual gear-change is a bit clunky. Get the revs right and it‟s smooth
enough, but if you don‟t it can get a bit jerky. And even when you match the revs it doesn‟t like changing
without the clutch.
The test-route was the same used for the Street Triple, Sprint, and Tiger. A bit of suburban running, a bit of
expressway, a narrow winding mountain pass, some back-roads and some busy highway. A good test of
how it copes with real-world riding.
Handling is great! It feels light and easy, and very accurate to steer. It responds easily and accurately to
counter-steering, and always goes exactly where you point it. And it feels very stable. To me, it felt as light
and easy to steer as the Street Triple, but more stable. I suppose if you really got stuck in, then the Street
Triple would out-handle it, but for me, I found the Bonnie much more confidence inspiring. It was good fun!
It wasn‟t all good news though. The ride is fairly hard. Combined with the hard seat, pretty much any bump
comes thumping through, with bigger bumps bringing bigger hits to the old bod. It was bad enough that af-
ter a while I began standing up, trail-bike style, when I saw big bumps coming. I understand that an optional
gel-seat is available; and that, or some other after-market perch, would be highly recommended!
Over-all, I enjoyed my ride on the Triumph Bonneville. It handles great, it‟s got enough performance to have
fun, it‟s relaxed on the highway, and of course, it looks great in that Trad-Brit way. But the firm ride and
plank-like seat would limit how far I could go on it. By the end of the test I‟d had fun, but I was glad to get
off. But I‟m sure the seat and suspension could be fixed. And if it was, you‟d have a great bike – maybe with
the proviso that you aren‟t too tall. That can‟t be fixed!
At $13,990, plus on-road costs, the value-for-money aspect is hard to quantify. As one tester, William Ver-
ity, put it, “Performance and probably value is still better with the Japanese bikes, so you need a dose of
dreaming to understand Triumph, something more likely in the older rider.” So it‟s a bike for old blokes with
fat wallets? Maybe. But you do get a lot of style and history with the Bonnie; and for many that makes the
extra dollars you‟ll pay over “some bleedin‟ rice-burner” well worthwhile. Bonneville; as I said at the top, the
word immediately conjures up images and emotions; and I reckon the new bike lives up to those pretty well!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine: 2-cylinder, 865cc. Power: 50kW at 7,500rpm. Torque: 69Nm at 5,800rpm.
Gearbox: 5-speed.
Final-drive: Chain.
Fuel capacity: 16 litres.
Weight: 205kg (dry).
Seat height: 775mm.
Wheels / Tyres: Front: 17”, Rear: 17”
Brakes: Nissin. Front: twin 310mm discs. Rear: single 255mm disc.
Bike: Triumph test-fleet. Courtesy of City Coast Motorcycles.
Ridden 2009
http://theoldbloke.homestead.com/index.html
Paddy phones an ambulance because his mate's been hit by a car.
Paddy: 'Get an ambulance here quick, he's bleeding from his nose and ears and I tink both his legs are bro-
ken'
Operator: 'What is your location sir?'
Paddy: 'Outside number 28, Eucalyptus Street'
Operator: 'How do you spell that sir?'
Silence.
After a minute:-
Operator: 'Are you there sir?'
Silence.
A minute later:-
Operator: 'Sir, can you hear me!!?'
This goes on for another few minutes until:-
Operator: 'Sir, please answer me. Can you still hear me!!?' Sir, Please tell me where you are...
Paddy: 'Yes, sorry bout dat. I just dragged him round to number 3, Oak Street.
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page12
Ride & Events Calendar September
Start Date: Sunday, September 6th. 2009 8:30 AM —— Finish Date: Sunday, September 06, 2009 3:30 PM
Departs From: BP Northbound Bruce Highway, Morayfield
Destination: unknown
Description: Come if you dare for a short mystery ride through some beautiful country.
Duration: Approx. 0 Days 7 Hours
Distance: 150 kms
Ride Skill: 2
Ride Leader: Flyby
Contact Number: 38867593
Start Date: Sunday, September 13th. 2009 9:00 AM ——— Finish Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009 3:30 PM
Departs From: BP Northbound Bruce Highway, Morayfield
Destination: Somerset dam
Description: South east Queensland Memorial Day ride to the Ulysses garden at Somerset Dam to honour and
remember those who have ridden on.
Duration: Approx. 0 Days 6 Hours
Distance: 180 kms
Ride Skill: 3
Ride Leader: Flyby
Contact Number: 38867593
Start Date: Sunday, September 20th. 2009 9:00 AM ——— Finish Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009 4:00 PM
Departs From: BP Northbound Bruce Highway, Morayfield
Destination: Ferndale
Description: Ride around the 3 dams of Somerset, Wivenhoe and North pine while visiting Esk, Fernvale and
Mt Glorious.
Duration: Approx. 0 Days 7 Hours
Distance: 300 kms
Ride Skill: 2
Ride Leader: Flyby
Contact Number: 38867593
Start Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:00 AM ———-Finish Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009 9:00 AM
Departs From: BP Northbound Bruce Highway, Morayfield
Destination: Country Life Hotel, Kin Kin
Description: Join Redcliffe on their annual Poker run through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Ride finishes at
the Country Life hotel at Kin Kin where a party will begin for those staying overnight. Camping with showers
and toilets available for $6 per person. Limited hard bed accom available and can only be booked through Ian
Janson on 3886 7593.
Duration: Approx. 1 Days 1 Hours
Distance: 250 kms
Ride Skill: 2
Ride Leader: Flyby - Ian Janson
Contact Number: 040 873 0273
Rides are correct at the time of printing.
Please check website for up to date details as due to fire, famine, flood, plagues, pestilence, parasites
and other natural and unnatural disasters rides may be changed or cancelled .
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 13
SKILL DEFINITIONS North bound rides leave from BP North, Bruce Highway,
Caboolture.
0. Ride skill is undefined South bound rides leave from Boondall Wetlands roundabout.
1.Long and difficult, Experienced riders only Check ride details for conformation of times and point of departure.
Contacts – President - Ross Drew Phone : (07) 38895534
2. Medium length and not too scary, Mobile: 0417724640 E-Mail: ross.lyn76@bigpond.com
Suitable for most riders Ride Coordinator – Ian Janson, Phone: (07) 38867593
3. Short easy ride, Suitable for everyone Mobile: 0408730273 E-Mail: ianjason@bigpond.com.au Website –
www.ulyssesredcliffe.org
Ride & Events Calendar October 2009
Start Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009 8:30 AM —— Finish Date: Sunday, October 04, 2009 4:30 PM
Departs From: BP Northbound Bruce Highway, Morayfield
Destination: Esk
Description: Ride to Yarraman then through Cooyar to Esk and return via Mt Glorious.
Duration: Approx. 0 Days 8 Hours
Distance: 397 kms
Ride Skill: 2
Ride Leader: Flyby
Contact Number: 38867593
Start Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:00 AM ——— Finish Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009 12:00 AM
Departs From: Aspley Hypermarket
Destination: Phillip Island
Description: Travel to Phillip Island for Moto Gp via Coonbarrabran, 734K's then to Albury, 672 K's, then to
Cape Paterson, 442 K's arriving on the Wednesday. On Thursday join Barry Sheen ride to Island then attend
races on Friday, Sat & Sun Returning Monday morning. Limited hard Bed accom at Cape Paterson already
booked for first group. Others will have to book a house in Cape Paterson area but I will assist with this.
Approx. 3 nights hard bed accom down and 3 back. Contact Ian Janson on 38867593. General admission 3 day
tickets $150. Seniors Card holder $80
Duration: Approx. 11 Days 18 Hours
Distance: 1800 kms
Ride Skill: 1
Ride Leader: Flyby
Contact Number: 38867593
Start Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009 9:00 AM ——- Finish Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009 4:00 PM
Departs From: Boondall Entertainment Centre
Destination: Cleveland shopping centre
Description: Annual Ron Power ride hosted by the Redlands branch. Cost is $15 per person which gives you a
meal and ticket in perpetual raffle. Badges available for $5
Duration: Approx. 0 Days 7 Hours
Distance: 80 kms
Ride Skill: 3
Ride Leader: Ross Drew
Contact Number: 38895534
Start Date: Friday, October 23, 2009 3:00 PM——— Finish Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009 3:00 PM
Departs From: BP Northbound Morayfield
Destination: Stanley River Environmental Centre, Kilcoy
Description: Stanley River Environmental Centre, Kilcoy on the Somerset Dam road. Redcliffes annual get
together for Ulyssians with fun and games and entertainment. All monies raised are donated to the local Ha-
zeldean Rural Fire Brigade. There is hard bed accom. for 38 people. Cost for meals, camping and registration
to be advised.
Duration: Approx. 2 Days 0 Hours
Distance: 70 kms
Ride Skill: 3
Ride Leader: Flyby
Contact Number: 38867593
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 14
Ride Etiquette
Our club rides are all about the journey and sharing the experience with the other riders and their compan-
ions.
In appreciation of the inclusive nature of our rides, the range of bikes and diversity of rider experience, we
ask that each rider:
Arrive 15-30 minutes prior to departure with a full tank of fuel.
Give the ride leader for the day the courtesy of listening to the briefing. Ensure that you know who the
„Tail End Charlie‟ is and what bike they are on.
Ride at your own pace and allow others to do the same.
Respect all road rules and speeds limits.
Keep a safe distance at all times.
Travel in the left lane unless overtaking.
Avoid passing the ride leader or falling behind Tail End Charlie.
If you leave the ride early remember to advise the ride leader.
During the ride, if you think someone has gone missing ask the question. Better safe than sorry.
We use the corner marking system and this negates the need for riders to keep up with the rider(s) in
front of them.
Remember at all times that your safety is your responsibility.
Corner Marking
All our Club rides utilise a standard corner marking protocol.
The rider (behind Ride Leader) will be directed where to mark the corner.
The corner marker should ensure they position themselves clear of any danger.
Corner markers should be in clear site of the following riders and indicate the route taken.
The Corner Marker is to remain in position until the Tail End Charlie signals their arrival, where upon
the marker can rejoin the group.
The Corner Marker must remain in place until the Tail End Charlie arrives - even if it seems to take an
eternity.
Other people‟s safety depends on this.
Corner Markers rejoin the ride safely; if necessary join after the Tail End Charlie as and when traffic
permits.
Riders are asked to observe and assist this procedure to maximise everyone‟s safety and enjoyment.
Note:
If a new member or any rider feels that they need to build their confidence we have a couple of sugges-
tions.
Firstly, practice riding more often, perhaps with a more experienced club member.
Or better, book a course with an accredited rider training school to help you identify your weaknesses and
overcome them.
I wonder what the tyre pressure should be with these? The worlds most extravagant side car
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 15
Queensland
Memorial Day Ride
Sunday, September 13, 2009 9:00 AM
Somerset dam
South East Queensland Memorial Day Ride
to the Ulysses garden at Somerset Dam
to honour and remember those who
have ridden on.
Across:
1. Vincent Black ------
2. Milwaukee is famous for
------ Davidson motorcycles
3. --- Toombs's racing number was 63
4. Giacomo Agostini's nick name
5. A USA based motorcycle organisation
6. Italian scooter manufacturer
7. Stephen D.'s membership number
Down:
1. Norton was sponsored by
John ------ in the early '70s
2. Harley's ----- Train was not a popular
model
3. Qualifying tyres are only good for one
or two --- laps
4. Honda Shadows are sold under this
name in Asia
5. Water cooled H-D.
6. Makers of the mighty R1
7. The ----- Constellation contains the
red giant Betelgeuse star
8. Once a great Spanish maker of Trials
bikes
Solution page 20
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter September 2009 Page 16
The Fastest Production Bike In The World!
On a cool Monday morning on Sept. 13, 1948, Rollie Free lifted from Harley Davidson the US national mo-
torcycle speed record by riding the first Vincent HRD Black Lightning racing motorcycle to a speed of
150.313 m.p.h. When Rollie's leathers tore from early runs at 147 mph, he discarded them and made a fi-
nal, heroic attempt without jacket, pants, gloves, boots or helmet. Aboard the motorcycle owned by the Cali-
fornia sportsman, John Edgar, this final run resulted in the most famous photograph in motorcycling, the
"bathing suit bike" shot taken from a speeding car on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Rollie lay flat out on
the motorcycle wearing only a speedo bathing suit, shower cap and a pair of borrowed sneakers. The AMA
certified Free's record. Special features included the first-ever Vincent use of a rear shock absorber, the
first Mk II racing cams and horizontally mounted racing carbs.
After being shot down over Germany in 1917, Howard Raymond Davies, a young British flying officer, occu-
pied the uncertain time as a P.O.W. by dreaming about building the perfect motorcycle. In 1924, Davies
and his partner E. J. Massey began building the H.R.D. These stylish, JAP (J.A. Prestwitch Co.) - powered
machines were advanced for their era and set the standard for motorcycles throughout the 1930's. The mo-
torcycle won the famous Isle Of Man TT in 1925, setting a speed record of 66.13 mph.
While Davies pursued his ambition, a schoolboy named Philip Vincent, was also dreaming about making
his own motorcycle. Vincent left Cambridge University and took the first step in fulfilling his dream in 1928
and, with backing from his family and their cattle ranching business, acquired the trademark, goodwill and a
few remaining HRD component parts for £500. The company was promptly named Vincent HRD Co., Ltd.,
and the logo appeared with Vincent in very small letters over the top of the bold HRD. While competing for
sales in the U.S. market in 1949, the 'HRD' portion of the logo was dropped to prevent identity confusion
with Harley-Davidson
An engineer by the name of Phil Irving joined Vincent as chief engineer in 1931. The first Vincent HRD twin,
given the name Rapide, was introduced in October 1936. It incorporated motorcycling's first fully suspended
rear frame. Utilizing a triangular rear frame with springing under the seat, this feature was used on all Vin-
cent's produced from 1936 through 1955. In addition, Vincents bristled with innovations such as foot shift, 4
-speed gearboxes and side stands. The 998cc, air-cooled V-Twin produced 45hp and achieved a top speed
of 110 miles per hour. The Series A Rapide sold for around $600 and was the inspiration for the post-war
big-twins. In its time, it had no peers. Phil Irving departed Vincent to work at Velocette in 1937, only to re-
turn to Vincent in 1943 to start plans for the Series A successor.
After WW II, Vincent HRD offered the Series B Rapide, a 998cc V-twin. The Series B was a dramatically
new motorcycle, shattering engineering concepts with its frameless or "monocoque" design. The front and
rear suspension bolted directly to the oil tank which was concealed by an all-encompassing gas tank. Gone
were all the external oil pipes that had caused Vincent engines to be dubbed by some "The Plumbers
Nightmare." Being suspended from the oil tank, the engine appeared, by conventional standards, to be
hanging in mid-air. Screen oil and gas filters were a first, and all control levers were fully adjustable.
The Series B introduction greatly added to the Vincent's reputation and popularity. Twin carburetors and
unusual exhaust-forward rear cylinder V-twin, gave Vincent-HRD an exciting, new identity among motorcy-
cle manufacturers, one that did not go unnoticed in America.
The famous Black Shadow first built in 1948, was easily recognized by the all black finish of the engine and
gearbox and the big 5-inch, 150 mph Smith speedometer. It could cruise at 100 mph per hour, and would
top out at 125 mph. Based on the Rapide, internal engine components were polished and the gearshift
mechanism was lightened.
It was with the introduction in 1948 of the fully race-prepared Vincent Black Lightning that Vincent emerged
as the most legendary motorcycle of its time. The Black Lightning fired the imagination of motorcyclists the
world over and was known as 'The World's Fastest Standard Motorcycle', a claim it could have made well
into the seventies, nearly twenty years after it ceased production
The Vincent Black Lightning was available as a custom order machine only and sold for around $1,500.
Besides the absence of street equipment, various chassis features set the Lightning apart from other street
bikes. Magnesium alloy components, racing tires mounted to light alloy rims, rear-set foot controls, a light
weight solo seat and aluminum fenders all helped trim the Lightning's weight to 380 lb compared to the
Shadow's 458 lbworld, the Black Lightning did much to enhance the Vincent's growing performance legend
In the face of heavy financial losses, and an unwillingness to compromise quality, Phil Vincent announced
during a Vincent Owner's Club dinner that the company would no longer manufacture motorcycles. In the
summer of 1955, the board of Vincent had decided production would cease almost immediately and it was
decided to discontinue the complete range of Vincent motorcycles.
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 17
The week before Christmas, 1955 the last of these ingenious machines came off the production line and
was labeled "The Last." Phil Vincent promised that parts for his motorcycles would always be available. To
this day, parts are made and sold worldwide by Harper Engineering, who bought the company out of receiv-
ership.
The gallant V-Twin is far from forgotten. It is back, as a matter of fact.
Enter Bernard Li, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, who ac-
quired the Vincent trademark in 1994 and is the president of Vincent Motors, which is based in San Diego.
A design and engineering team has given form to Mr. Li's idea of the modern Vincent and with the help of
Roush Industries, four running prototypes were unveiled at his house in Ranch Santa Fe in early October.
With a styling blend giving a nod to the early days of the Vincent, form is uniquely combined with modern
design and components. Carbon fiber gas tank, fenders, fairing and chain guard, LCD instrumentation,
USD forks, a cantilever-style monoshock rear suspension with multi-adjustable shock and Brembo brakes
all say that the new Vincent is ready for the modern world. A black, round tube, triangulated frame holds not
only the motor, but the oil as well.
Now, about the motor. It is easy to tell that it isn't an original Vincent motor, or even a knock-off of a Vincent
motor. Nor is it a homemade special. This v-twin motor comes straight from Honda, a significant element in
this motorcycle's makeup. Honda typically is not a company to piecemeal its motorcycle parts out to startup
companies. The last time this happened was when Mondial recently produced a sportbike and needed a
motor. Honda agreed to supply the motor, remembering when Mondial did the same for Soichiro Honda
when he was getting his start with the two-wheelers. Apparently, Vincent, and Mr. Li, have no such history
with Honda, and that makes this partnership all the more unusual and speaks well of the project as a whole.
Design of the bike is not yet final. More prototypes are being created and tested since the unveiling of the
first prototypes. Use of computer aided design will speed the process, which is set as a two year phase be-
fore production begins. Mr. Li is not concerned over sales wars with Harley Davidson, Indian, or any of the
Big Four. His only concern is to produce a modern performer that carries the spirit of the original Vincent
motorcycle. We offer our best wishes for success in this endeavor.
For more information about the new Vincent, Vincent merchandise and a design contest, visit the Vincent
Motors website:
http://www.vincentmotors.com
A motorcycle cop on patrol watched as a man in a red Porsche slowed down at a stop sign, without coming
to a complete stop, then sped off.
The motorcycle cop pulled the vehicle over and approached the man. "Sir, can I please see your license and
registration."
The man replies, "Not until you tell me what the heck I did wrong, Officer."
The officer explain, "You didn't come to a complete stop at the stop sign a few blocks back."
"Let me guess," said the man, "all the donut shops are closed today!"
"Sir, I'm going to overlook that last comment. Now, if you would please show me your license and registra-
tion."
The man counters, "Not until you tell me the difference between slowing down and coming to a complete
stop."
"Sir, step out of the car."
As the man reluctantly gets out of his car, the officer begins beating him over the head with his nightstick
and exclaims, "Now, sir, would you like me to slow down or come to a complete stop!"
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 18
Ride to Canungra “Mt. Lindesay Social BBQ“
09-08-2009
As usual we all meet at the Boondall Wetlands at 9.00am and had our social pep talk
for the start of yet another glorious day before we headed out at 9.30am all in good
spirits. Also as a surprise we had “Smokeys” wife Barbara come along with Keren and
Lindsay in the support vehicle.
David & Lyn were our ride leaders for the day and in tow were about 16 bikes, which
were all closely watched by our trusty President as Tail end Charlie. Our 1 st stop was
at the Yatala Pie Shop where Tom who was basking in the morning sun waiting for
the group to arrive greeted us. Cathy and Orphan also joined the group at Yatala
where everyone admired their new bikes. Setting off after everyone had a little
snack we headed for Canungra to meet our lunchtime deadline for a sausage sizzle
with the Mount Lindesay branch. With a small diversion i.e.:- ( a lovely sightsee
through the Industrial Estate of Yatala ) we were back on track and taking in the
beautiful scenery and clear mountain air through to Mt Tamborine.
Having become separated as a group while heading up the range we re-grouped at
the Hang-gliders take off point, which was rather busy as the week-end tourists
were out in force, so setting off again was interesting as the traffic was non stop.
But we were lucky to have the help from our new Lollypop Man come Road Marshall
“Smokey “ who put life and Machine at risk and created a road block for all of us to
be on our way again as a group, needless to say the car that he stopped was not a
Happy Chappie.
Arriving at Canungra we had to do the obligatory “U” Turn as we had turned the
wrong way to get to the BBQ area but before long we could smell the bangers cook-
ing and we had arrived. The site was beautiful and what a turn out as there must
have been about 350 bikes approx. The Redcliffe branch was recognised and we
were told that the afternoon shift had just rocked up for the day. After having a
lovely lunch on the banks beside the creek we had a look around at some of the bikes
on display but it wasn’t too long before we had to head home once again.
A short discussion was had and we all agreed to go back via Beaudesert Rd and stay
away from the gateway traffic so we started snaking our way back for afternoon
coffee, chocolate shake, ice-cream or whatever else ended up being on Macca’s menu
board at Sunnybank Hills. After everyone had satisfied there sweet tooth we
geared up for the last time and navigated our way through the back suburbs of
south west Brisbane to where ourselves and a few other bikes left the group at
Bridgeman Downs to steer over to Redcliffe and home for yet another totally enjoy-
able day amongst friends.
Thanks again to the Ride Co-Coordinators on the day, “ David & Russell “ for making
the day exciting as usual for all and will be looking forward till next week-end for
yet another riding adventure !!!
Lyn Whittaker
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 19
Orphans New Bike Lindsay's New Bike!
Kathy's New Bike
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 20
ZIPLOC OMELET
(This works great) Good for when all your family is together or when you are camping.
The best part is that no one has to wait for their special omelet)
Have guests write their name on a quart-size Ziploc freezer bag with a permanent marker.
Crack 2 eggs (large or extra-large) into the bag (not more than 2) shake to combine them.
Put out a variety of ingredients such as: cheeses, ham, onion, green pepper, tomato, hash browns, salsa,
etc.
Each guest adds prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake. Make sure to get the air out of the
bag and zip it up.
Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13- 15 minutes]. You can usually cook 6-8 omelets in a
large pot. For more, make another pot of boiling water.
Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily.
The Patron Saint Of Motorcycling
The Vatican has officially endorsed an early Irish saint, Columbanus of Bobbio, as the patron saint of mo-
torcyclists. He was born on the Carlow/Wicklow border in the year 543 ad, and died at the monastery he
founded in Bobbio, in what is now Northern Italy in 615 AD, after many years of traveling around Europe.
His bones still lie interred in his church there.
A handsome rugged kind of chap, he left Ireland to escape the clutches of lascivious women who were irre-
sistibly attracted to him.
According to the biography of his life written by Jonas,
one of the many miracles attributed to him involved the multiplication of bread and beer, as follows:
"A while after, Columban went to the monastery of Fontaines and found sixty brethren hoeing the ground
and preparing the fields for the future crop.
When he saw them breaking up the clods with great labor, he said,
"May the Lord prepare for you a feast, my brethren."
Hearing this the attendant said, "Father, believe me, we have only two loaves and a very little beer."
Columban answered, "Go and bring those." The attendant went quickly and brought the two loaves and a
little beer. Columban, raising his eyes to heaven, said, "Christ Jesus, only hope of the world, do Thou, who
from five loaves satisfied five thousand men in the wilderness, multiply these loaves and this drink." Won-
derful faith! All were satisfied and each one drank as much as he wished. The servant carried back twice as
much in fragments and twice the amount of drink. And so he knew that faith is more deserving of the divine
gifts than despair, which is wont to diminish even what one has."
His Feast day is the 23rd November
Ride to Kookaburra Ridge
Ulysses Club inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter- September 2009 Page 21
For Sale For Sale
The jacket has been only worn a dozen times
$750 - ONO
and is in as new condition.
It is made of high grade leather
Storage 80cm Long, 60cm Wide, 35cm High
The price is $270 including Aust Post Delivery
in OZ.
10" Wheels
The original owner paid $800+ for it and wore it
Length including A frame 1mt 600mm
once…
The size is XL which equates to a woman's size
Contact David
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07 33850921 or 0420759579
Contact Raizo Ph # .07 32858037
For Sale
07 Vulcan 900 19.150klms serviced every 3000klms
extras : cobra dragster pipes , baron big air filter kit with
flames , orange braided brake lines front and rear , sissy
bar and rack , clear lenses with amber bulbs , power
commander computer and been dynoed , handle bar ris-
ers , 12 mths reg new Bridgestone tyres front and rear.
rear running boards , black and debadged $ 9000.00
Contact Shane Ph# 0404052802
Points for Riders to Remember
Bike Trailer For Sale $1550.00
You start with a bag full of luck and
an empty bag of experience. The
trick is to fill the bag of experience
before you empty the bag of luck.
Main Section 325lts, Styrofoam and Marine Carpet lined for insu- Good judgment comes from experi-
lation, with removable table, which slots into section at the back ence. Unfortunately, the experience
for full set up, when you are finished the table stores in the inside usually comes from bad judgment.
of the lid, your table is always with you and never in the way when
not in use. Top of lid has full sturdy roof rack. Front Section about The only time you have too much
45lts in size, also Styrofoam lined, great to carry all small bits and fuel is when you're on fire
pieces. Measurements:-Storage 133cm L x 71cm W x 53cm H.
Full Length including A frame 2mts (200cm) Full width including Always try to keep the number of
both wheel arches 107cm times you put your side stand down
Registration till May 2010, in very good condition. equal to the number of times you
For more information ring Chris or Marilyn put the side stand up.
54 280884 - 0415 252686
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REGISTRATION FEE: Everyone attending the Event must pay this fee whether they are members or guests of members, regardless of the
length of their stay. Each member is allowed to bring one guest (see minimum age below). Without this registration you cannot gain en-
try to any 2010 Event venues other than the Annual General Meeting itself. (There will be no day passes issued, so please do not ask!
The huge cost burden to provide the venue, marquee, entertainment, security, toilets, showers etc must be shared by all attendees).
Camping grounds open Monday 8th March 2010 at 8.00am. No admittance prior to this time.
EARLY REGISTRATION DRAW: All registrations received on or before Friday 18th December 2009 will be placed in a draw for a Classic
Industries Ultralite model Trailer, fully optioned, all black stainless steel roof trim 35 litre ice box and Stainless steel bumper and Mag
wheels. This will be drawn in the Hoekker after the Friday Social Dinner meal.
All registrations received on or before Friday 5th February 2010 will be placed in a draw for a Hyosung motorcycle donated by Peter Ste-
vens Imports. This will be drawn after the Saturday Dinner Dance meal in the Hoekker. The winners will be selected by an electronic
number machine. It is a condition of the draw that the winners must be in attendance at the draws. The results on the night are final and
no dispute will be entered into. All registrations will be date stamped and recorded on receipt at the National Administration Office. (Any
member or guest who cancels their registration will not be eligible for the draw).
LATE REGISTRATIONS: Please note that the registration closing date is Friday 5th February 2010. Any registrations received after this
date will incur a late registration fee of $20.00.
CANCELLATIONS: Refunds for cancellations received after 5th February 2010 will only be made in exceptional circumstances. All can-
cellations will incur a $10.00 handling fee and registrants will be withdrawn from any early registration draws and will not be eligible for
any prizes
PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE: Will not be admitted to AGM Event sites. (Exceptions will be employees of Site Traders and dedi-
cated volunteers)
PETS: Owners of pets are discouraged from bringing them to AGM Event venues. Registrants who choose to bring their pets do so at
their own risk and if any problems are created, registrants may be asked to remove the animal from the Event site. All pets must be on a
lead and under strict control at all times. Only Guide Dogs will be permitted in food service areas. Owners must clean up after their pets.
POST OFFICE: POSTAL ADDRESS: Arrangements have been made with Australia Post for goods to be posted to Ulysses 2010 AGM
Event. The parcels need to be addressed as follows:
Member‟s Name and Registration number / Care of Ulysses 2010 AGM / PO Box 558 / ALBANY BC WA 6331
Details for collection arrangements will be in the event Program / Info Brochure in the Welcome Pack.
THE AGM EVENT VENUE: The Event will be held at Centennial Park Show Ground, Corner of North Road and Lockyer Avenue, Albany
WA. All facilities and creature comforts will be available. The park is situated close to the CBD and transport to major shopping centres
will be available. The site layout and the location map within Albany as well as the GPS location are on the web site:
www.ulyssesclub.org/agm2010/index
CHECK-IN: On arrival in Albany proceed to the Reception Check-in Centre through the Soccer Ground front gate on North Road located
some 150 metres from Lockyer Avenue towards Campbell Road. The check in entrance is different from the general AGM Venue gat e.
There will be plenty of signs directing you to the Check-in area. You will be issued with coloured wrist bands which must be worn at all
times and security stickers for your bike and trailer which must be fixed prior to entry to the AGM site if you are camping at Centennial
Park Show Ground. Check In will be open from 8am – 6pm.
RAFFLE: A fundraiser raffle will be run with an Elite trailer as the prize. The proceeds will be shared between UCARF and Leukemia
Foundation. The trailer is a Sprinter Sports Camper Trailer valued at $8290.00.
CAMPING FEE: The camping fees are per person, and cover camping from 8.00am Monday 8th March until 10.00am Monday 15th March
2009. This is a flat rate required to cover the cost of providing camping, toilet and shower facilities regardless of the number of nights.
Each extra 6m x 6m un-powered campsite required will incur an additional un-powered site fee. (It cannot be guaranteed sites booked at
the same time will be in the same area of the showground). Group bookings will be considered and are at the discretion of the AGM
Event Committee. Sites cannot be booked for others unless they are on same registration form and are limited to 2 registrants per form.
Those intending to camp together should plan to arrive together where possible.
POWERED CAMP SITES: Powered Camp Sites: There are a very limited number of powered sites available for those with MEDICAL
NEEDS ONLY. These sites must be reserved via this registration form. Please attach a note to the registration form giving medical rea-
sons, if you have previously provided medical information please make note of this on the registration form. As sites are limited, book-
ings will be taken on a „first in first served‟ policy
CARAVANS AND MOTOR HOMES: Fee covers 2 registrants only. There will be a maximum of 100 sites available onsite on a first come
first served basis, once located it is required these remain onsite until leaving the event. There are only unpowered sites now available.
There are no facilities for these sites. For information on offsite caravan parks contact the Albany Visitor Centre - Booking 08 9841 9377,
Information 08 9841 9290 Email: avc@albanytourist.com.au
TENT CITY: Members booking accommodation in Tent City will need to provide their own bedding i.e. sleeping bags, towels, pillows etc.
If required, these may be posted to the Post Office facilities below. TENT CITY IS NOT POWERED, if you require power for medical needs
you should seek alternative accommodation as this is not for you. Torches will be provided for lighting. If two people are sharing a tent
and registering separately the Administration Office must be given names & membership numbers.
HOTELS, MOTELS, UNITS AND OTHER ACCOMMODATION: There are many different forms of accommodation available in and around
the AGM venue and the surrounding region. The Albany Visitor Centre is co-coordinating the accommodation for the event. There are
suitable “digs” for the most discerning of Ulyssians whether it is a tent or a palace. Bookings can be made online via the AGM Event
website or Mail Enquiries: Albany Regional Booking Service (Albany Visitor Centre) PO BOX 5721 Albany WA 6332
Tel: Bookings 08 9841 9377 Information 08 9841 9290 Email: avc@albanytourist.com.au
SOCIAL & DINNER DANCE FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT: The evening meals will be served between 7.00pm and 9.00pm in the pavilion
(Hoekker) located in Centennial Park grounds. Live entertainment for both the Friday and Saturday night functions has been arranged,
with music not commencing until after meals are served. Entry of those not dining in the Hoekker will not commence until after all meals
are served. The Barn Palais Pty Ltd will be catering both meals.
Refer to the Registration Form for special dietary needs. Make sure the name/s of those with special dietary requirements is/are stated
on the Registration Form.