Owner`s Club of Southern California

Owner’s Club of
Southern California
Established 1978
A Monthly Journal
June 2015
BSAOCSC Club Member Dave Destler
Exercising His ‘54 Gold Star on Mulholland Hwy
The Piled Arms is a publication of The BSA
Owner’s Club of Southern California.
We are a member driven publication and rely
solely on your participation. Technical articles,
photos and “Member Experiences” and opinions
are essential
Meet Our Directors
Burt Barrett (661) 742-5539…..…….….…………....President
Steve Ortiz (951) 245-5287………….Membership/Secretary
Barry Sulkin (310) 569-1383………………………….Treasurer
Barbara Barrett (661) 832-6109……………..Events/Director
Clive Brooks (714) 771-2534……Piled Arms Editor/Webmaster
Randy Ressell (714) 502-4502 …………….Regalia / Facebook
Jody Nicholas (714) 730-9257...….……………….…...Director
Piled Arms Production Staff
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Rear cover; John Calicchio
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President’s Page by Burt Barrett
Barb and I attended the Mid-state Ride last month,
which was a lot of fun. This was the first big ride of
the year for us, and I decided to take my 74 Trident. As I have not ridden it much since last year, I
changed the oil and filter, aired up the tyres, and rode it
around a little. I noticed it was leaking oil a bit, so
when I got back I changed the valve cover gaskets, and
ran the valves. The gaskets were old but unused, and I
must have gotten the intake gasket on incorrectly. But
when I rode it to the gas station and back, it wasn’t
leaking, so I thought it was ok. We left the next morning, taking Hwy 58 to Paso Robles. When we gassed
up there, I noticed the Trident was leaking quite a bit
of oil, possibly from the intake valve cover. Nothing I
could do there, so we started to leave the gas station,
and I noticed the right foot-peg was drooping way
down, as if I had lost the locating pin. Crap! Tridents
have their foot pegs secured like the OIF BSA's, with a
bolt from the back side. Triumph twins have the same bolt, but also have a nut and lock
-washer on the outside, which makes it easier to remove. Most of you know that I carry
a tool kit with me on trips, so I broke it out, knowing I didn’t have a 3/4 socket, which
is needed to remove the foot peg from the inside. I did have a 3/4 end wrench. So reluctantly I got down in the parking lot, and finally got the peg off. I noticed that the
locating pin had moved into the engine mounting plate, so I pushed it out and replaced
it into the foot peg, and after a short struggle, it was secure again. On the way out of
town I stopped at an O'Reillys Auto Parts, and bought a 3/4 socket. (I already had
a ratchet and a few sockets and extension in my tool roll.)
We always take the back roads to Monterey, so we continued to the G14 past Nacimiento Lake and San Antonio Lake, coming out on Jolon Road. From there we hit
SR101, for a couple of miles to King City, where we gassed up, and had lunch. Then
out the back way and north on Metz Road, which is a two lane road that runs next to
some low foothills. From there a turn west and we were on the Carmel Valley
Road. There is an old green bridge that is quite picturesque that we always enjoy. Carmel Valley Road is a slow road, and takes some time to connect with SR1 and
Monterey. We stopped in Carmel Valley for a beer and something to eat, and then continued to Monterey, where we checked in to a nearby motel.
The next morning we met Frank and the rest of the riders at the old Black Bear
Diner corner (now houses a Starbucks) and had breakfast at a local restaurant, which
was quite good. Franks rides leave at 9am instead of 10 as his rides are longer than
most. Barb and I did not follow the route exactly because we were quite tired from the
long ride the previous day, and elected to go down SR1, which is also a scenic ride,
with great views of the ocean, and mountains. It was clear that day which made it lots
better. We arrived in Morro Bay about 2:30 and checked in to our motel, the other riders began showing up at 4:30 or so. Dinner and Cheer at the Otter Rock on
the Embarcadero was good as usual.
Breakfast at Carla's in Morro Bay, then its enroute Bako on SR58. All in all it was
a great weekend.
When we returned to Bako, I didn’t gas up the Trident, because I wanted to fix the
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Editors Page:- Oilyleaks by Clive Brooks
Remaining Issues Under My Stewardship
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My Fellow Enthusiasts… The Barry Smith Memorial was
pretty well attended this year, over 80 signed in, however at least
that many again didn’t, so maybe 200 bikes maybe more. I saw
plenty of familiar faces and new faces there including Preston
Petty, who was sitting in Jim Kohls “Pat Owens Mobile”. The
weather was perfect, although the wind picked up a bit later. My
wife Denise and I left the car park 1/2 hr before everyone else, in
order to give out tokens for the ride pins, so I didn’t see how many
actually started, and, as no ride report was sent, we’ll never know.
This coming June brings us the Frazier Park Ride, and for
those of you who like travel a bit the Northwoods Ride.
The upcoming Annual General Meeting in July is going to be
quite special as Tom White has agreed to let us have it at his “The Early Years” Motocross Museum in Villa Park in O.C. All club members are invited and indeed encouraged
to attend as 4 directors are up for re-election by the membership. As a current director, I
won’t be seeking re-election, so there will be at least one space to fill, although I will continue as editor until my 5 years is up (in 16 months). Also John Gardener has kindly volunteered to cater the event, but we’d like to know about how many intend to show, in order to
bring the right amount of food. Please see page 21 for more info.
Prolific “Technical” article writer Lynn Bennet, gave me some 20 tech articles, to publish in the PA, some time ago and after this issue I have 1 left, also the old Barry Smith
articles are now dwindling, so please read the paragraph below.
I urge you all to send me your British Bike stories, photos and “Tech Tips”, they
don’t have to be about BSA’s, most of our club members own other makes and
marques, so they will be of interest to our membership, for us all to share, after all
this is your newsletter. Thanks again to those who have already contributed material
to the Piled Arms, and I hope you continue to do so. I desperately need fresh articles
to keep this going.
BSAOC / SC members, we are updating our e-mail list in order to
contact you for any last minute changes in our calendar events, so
please contact Steve Ortiz at ; [email protected].
CHECK YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DATE (see front of envelope)
MAIL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $25.00 U.S. ($40.00 Overseas)
Make Checks Payable To: BSAOC/SC
Mail To:
BSAOC/SC, 11125 Westwood Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
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oil leaks which required removing the gas tank. I did that chore, and rode it around the
next day for a little while, and then to the gas station. Well when I got to the gas station,
I noticed the oil leaks were not fixed, although they had slowed down. Knowing the tank
had to come off again, I didn’t want to fill it up completely, as it holds at least 4gallons
which makes it quite heavy, so I only put $5.00 worth in the tank. It is my custom to turn
back the trip odometer to zero, so I can tell how much gas is in the tank with just a glance
at the odometer. Back at the shop I found a rocker box bolt a little loose, so I tightened
it, which solved the oil leak, almost. It still is a little wet around one of the cylinder bolts
on the drive side.
The Hansen Dam Ride was next and was very well attended. Looked to me like a
lot of riders didn’t sign up for points. Lovely weather. Barb and I left and began the
ride. We were among the last of the riders out of the parking lot, which was fine with
me. About 50 or so miles into the ride, the Trident ran out of gas on the main, and I
thought something was wrong with the carburation. I always get better mileage than that
out of a tank of gas. At 54 miles the tank was completely dry, and I rolled to a stop. I
thought "What’s up"? I just couldn’t figure out why I ran out of gas so soon. Then it
dawned on me, “you only put $5 in the gas tank, stupid”. Sooo…what now? Wait for
Barry and the chase truck? I didn’t know if Barry had extra gas, so I sent Barb to
Palmdale for gas. Of course Barry showed up a couple of minutes later with the chase
truck and a 5 gallon jerrycan full of gas. I gassed up and headed for Palmdale, hoping to
get there before Barb bought a gas can and extra gas. However, when I arrived at the gas
station, she had just finished filling the one gallon can, and was putting it her saddlebag. Oh well. The rest of the ride was very nice with a good lunch at Casa Gutierrez
Restaurant in Leona Valley.
We sold a good bit of BSA gear, hats, shirts etc. Steve suggested a "Donation
Box" which seemed to be popular with our Clubmen. Thanks to Steve, Barry, Clive, and
Randy, for putting on such a great ride. See you all at the Frazier Park Ride. Lunch is at
Harrington Farms, and is great, don’t miss it. Burt Barrett
The “Al Baker” Dualsport ride...Another perspective
by Harold Kelly
I have never written to any publication but having endured the Al Baker Dual-Sport
Ride I somehow felt obligated to report my impressions of the ride. My first attempt
to write such report was foiled by the fact that I was unable to type using my knuckles,
my hands were still "gripping the handlebars firmly".
At 65 miles per hour the area between Los Angeles and Las Vegas looks like a smooth
blanket of low brown grass with clumps of brush spaced willy-nilly about. Viewed from
the back of a motorcycle it turns out to be a smooth blanket of low brown grass with
clumps of brush spaced willy-nilly about on top of an endless and bottomless SAND
PIT. I am (although often disputed by my better half) well enough educated to know
that SAND is not a living, reasoning entity, but after my first exposure to the relentless
trials, tricks and tribulations the SAND exposed me to I now have my doubts.
To those that stand on the pegs and open the throttle wide open I salute you. For those
that somehow keep the bike upright while climbing a vertical wall I salute you. To those
that traverse a SAND PIT "one half mile" long I salute you. To those that traverse the
second (not mentioned in the drivers meeting) one half mile long SAND PIT I salute
you. And to all the people on the Al Baker Dual-Sport Ride that waited patiently in the
non-shade, no water, nothing moving, hot sun for the last rider I salute and thank you.
Sten
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2015 BSAOCSC Barry Smith Memorial,
All British Ride….Hansen Dam
Photos by Sandra Bilewitch, Terry Hoiland
and Tom Haigh
No Ride Report was Submitted
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A Page from the SAMCC war diary
Jody Nicholas and
Randy Ressel
Kelly Colgan,
Jim Wilson and
Mike Haney
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Even Preston Petty
Showed Up
Dave Destler’s ‘54 Goldie
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CA Celebrity Female Music Performers Gwendolyn Edwards & Alex Nester Highlight
The 2015 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show on Saturday July 25th continues its now 24-year
tradition as the premier outdoor streetbike event in America as it rocks for the first time
the legendary bike hangout and party zone, the Sagebrush Cantina in beautiful downtown
Calabasas, CA. Featured are top Celebrity Custom Bike Builders, the Calendar Bike
Building Championship & Concourse d' Elegance, selected Vendors and Exhibitors, and
Calendar Girl Live Music. Performers include beautiful actress and singer songwriter
Gwendolyn Edwards and her Band, and American Idol contender Alex Nester. The Show
marks the world premier of next year's new 2016 FastDates.com Motorcycle PinUp Calendars featuring the world's top roadrace and custom motorcycles, with the beautiful SBK
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Included with admission is the Calendar Girl Music Show is an incredible day of live music featuring beautiful actress and singer songwriter Gwendolyn Edwards and her Band,
and American Idol contender Alex Nester, each performing two sets of a spicy mix of hot
cover tunes and their own original songs. Like many we know impacted by cancer, Alex
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Legendary Builders featured
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Iron & Lace Custom Motorcycle PinUp Calendars planning to attend include 2014
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Senciac / Imagine Vehicles
International premiering a
new Moto Guzzi based cafe
racer build, Russell Mitchell /
Exile Cycles, Richard Pollock / Mule Motorcycles, Jim
Guiffra & Spokesmodels /
AFT Customs, Chris Redpath / MotoGPwerks, Shinya
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You'll certainly want to be at this year's Show at a new day and location as it pay special
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Understanding Two Strokes….by Lynn Bennet
Two stroke, ugh, you say. Well ,now, BSA had the Bantam and some of the best vintage
trials and motocross bikes are two strokes. So why not understand how they work? So
here goes, to the best of my ability. Also, see illustration.
Two Stroke Operation
[First, definitions- just as
"four-stroke" is sometimes
called “four-cycle," or more
accurately "four stroke cycle" or “Otto" cycle (after
the German inventor Nikolaus Otto, who patented the
hardware that realized the
principle developed by the
French railway engineer
Alphonse Beau de Rochas),
"two-stroke" motors are also
variously known as "twocycle" or more correctly
"two stroke cycle," or
"Clerk" cycle, alter the English inventor Robert Clerk
(who improved upon the
l860’s-era "workshop” engines developed by the
French engineer Etienne
Lenoir, which lacked a true
compression cycle and were
very inefficient). - LDB
As most of you know, a four
stroke engine takes four
strokes of the piston, two up
and two down, or 360 degrees twice equaling 720
degrees to complete the engine’s cycles. A two stroke needs only one up and one stroke
down. Multiple things happen in a two stroke in each stroke of the engine. The key is that
the engine delivers power and acts as an air/fuel pump. Two strokes use strategically
placed windows (holes) in the cylinder walls to move gases inside the motor, into the
motor, and out of the motor. Below the piston in the cylinder rear wall is the intake port
(s) that allows air/fuel to flow into the engine crankcase area below the piston using the
vacuum created by the rising piston.
Above the piston are two classes of ports: exhaust and transfer. As the piston falls from
Top Dead Center (TDC), the exhaust port(s) are revealed, at a critical point, such that the
power is extracted from the burning fuel and then the consumed air fuel (exhaust gases)
exit the motor via the exhaust port, all while the piston is falling. As the piston falls it
compresses the air/fuel under the piston inside the crankcase cavity forcing it to exit the
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crankcase just above the top of the piston through transfer ports. These transfer ports
are critically placed to be opening after the exhaust ports have opened, which allows
enough time for the exhaust gases to leave the cylinder under pressure. The transfers
are ports connected to the crankcase via long channels running from the mouth of the
crankcase (on each side) to a point about halfway up the cylinder wall. So the power
cycle is done from TDC to the opening of the exhaust port. The exhaust cycle is done
from the opening of the exhaust port until the transfer ports start moving the fresh air/
fuel mixture to the area above the piston. The intake cycle is done as the piston rises,
and the compression cycle is done as the piston closes the exhaust port until TDC. The
transfers on more modern bikes are aim ed toward the back cylinder wall to allow the
air/fuel gas streams to collide and to act to sweep out any left-over exhaust gases as
the exhaust port remains open all during the transfer phase. The aiming of the transfers minimizes the flow of air! fuel directly out the exhaust. Older pre- 1950’s designs
used a deflector on the piston top, sort of wedge-shaped, to attempt to keep the air-fuel
mixture from being short-circuited out the exhaust.
As you look down into a two cycle barrel, the highest port is usually in the front, the
exhaust port. On each side are one or more transfer ports (these can be two sets of
three in some motors). Their top edge is below the top edge of the exhaust port, while
both the exhaust and the transfers’ bottom edges are at the piston’s Bottom Dead Center (BDC)point. The intake port(s) is below the piston and is opened and closed by the
piston skirt’s rear side.
Lubrication
With all that air/fuel moving around inside the crankshaft cavity, where’s the oil'? In
most two strokes, it’s mixed in with the fuel and carried along with the air/fuel mixture to plate out on all the internal surfaces. Two strokes use all ball/roller bearing
crankshaft bearings which require very little actual lubrication. Some older two
strokes had plain bushes on the small end of the rod, since all it does is rock back and
forth. How much oil, you say? In the l950’s and early 60’s the recommended ratio of
fuel to oil was 20 to l, or one quart of oil to five gallons of gasoline. But those oils
were regular car oil, or maybe a special oil with an additive to keep it in solution
while in the gas tank. Today, with synthetic oils, we run 32 or 40 to l, or 16 oz. (1
pint) of two stroke oil to 4 or 5 gallons of gasoline. The synthetic nature of modern
two stroke oils makes the difference. They also minimize the smoking that normally is
caused by burning the oil with the fuel as well as the minimize the build up of carbon
in the combustion chamber, the exhaust port, and the exhaust pipe.
Modern Updates
Modem two strokes can use some form of exhaust tuning through auxiliary chambers
or can use exhaust port top edge timing changed by a valve that is controlled centrifugally from the crankshaft (termed a “power valve"). Most modern two strokes remove
the piston as the controller of the intake timing. Some use disc rotary valves, but most
use a reed valve that allows air/fuel into the crankcase only when the vacuum in the
crankcase is high enough to operate thin flat plates acting as valves across the intake
path. Those reed valve petals can be steel, fiber glass, Kevlar, titanium, or who knows
what kind of secret material. Some engines have boost ports that are auxiliary transfers aimed from the rear of the cylinder wall directly at the exhaust port to purge out
any remaining exhaust gases. They are normally only a very small window in the cylinder wall.
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Performance Enhancers
It was found in the l950’s that two stroke performance could be doubled and more if
some form of exhaust pipe tuning was used [based upon work of the East German
engineer Walter Kaaden-Editor]. The basic two stroke pipe starts as a head pipe,
sometimes slightly tapered, into an opening cone, then a short straight section, then a
closing cone, with a longish small diameter straight tube exiting to the outside world.
Each part of the pipe makes reflected pressure or vacuum waves inside the pipe to
help scavenge or push back in the exhaust gases, preventing loss of the intake fuel/air
charge out the exhaust port. Every length and diameter is important to help the engine
make more power.
In more recent times electronic ignitions and automatic electronic advance curves
have helped increase performance, as well as spread the power out over the entire
RPM range. Some of the modern Super-cross bikes have switches on the handlebars
so the rider can dial in the correct advance curve for starts vs. the rest of the race. Early two strokes used flywheel magnetos with fixed advance, usually set to give maximum advance all the time. Some of the big two strokes were known to break legs
(seriously) when kick-started, the German "Maico’ being the biggest leg breaker. The
record is two legs in one day by the same Maico.
Servicing the Two Stroke
Since the metered air/fuel gets stored in the crankcase, it is imperative that no maverick air leaks into the engine. The sources for those leaks might be the crankcase halves
joint (including the wall between the unit transmission and the crankshaft cavity), primary side crankshaft seal, ignition side crankshaft seal, barrel to crankcase joint, cylinder head to barrel joint, and intake to barrel joint. To test for leakage we must perform an Air Test. The principle involved is to seal up the engine, pressurize it (or put
under a vacuum), and measure the time for the air to leak out (or in). The engine can
never be made perfectly air tight, so a acceptable "leak down rate" is adequate. To
implement the test the intake must be blocked with a brass or rubber freeze plug. The
same must be done for the exhaust side, with the rubber freeze plug being the tool of
choice after the loose carbon is removed from the seating area for the test plug. I have
modified a spark plug that allows me to screw it into the head and attach a rubber hose
system with a gauge and a fill valve to a hose adapter inserted and sealed into the
plug’s area where the electrode used to be. Other tooling methods are possible as long
as the tester can be made air-tight. The crankcase is then pressurized to no more than 7
psi. Any more pressure will cause the seals to pop out, and/or the rubber plugs will
pop out and shoot across the garage. The rate of leak-down should be no more than
one pound (psi) per minute. Most engines will do ten to twenty times better than that.
When performing the test on a leaky engine, suspect the tooling first. Use soapy water
and a brush to find where it is leaking. A more through test is to additionally test a non
-leaky motor with a vacuum pump, looking for gross leaks, as sometimes a seal will
not leak under pressure, but will leak under a vacuum.
Two Stroke Troubles
Two strokes, because their true four cycles are compressed into one revolution, have a
heat dissipation problem. They also have twice the opportunities to make power over a
four stroke- again meaning more heat. The carburetor jetting has to be perfect, the
ignition timing not too advanced, and the engine has to be "Air Test leak proof" to
ensure that the engine will get rid of its heat adequately. If it doesn’t get rid of the
heat, the piston gets too hot, expands faster than the barrel and then the piston seizes
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in the cylinder bore. Two strokes that won’t come down to an idle after a hard run usually have an air leak and should not be ridden until it is fixed. Carburetor jetting that is
too lean gives sharp response to a quick opening of the throttle and eventually results
in a seizure. The saying is that two strokes run best just before they seize. Jet up for the
desert where long wide-open throttle sessions are a reality. Check the plug for the correct color, Keep the ignition advance (timing) at the manufacture’s recommended setting.
Excessive smoking can be caused by either a leaky primary crankshaft seal or a leak
between the transmission cavity and the crankshaft cavity. What is happening is the
engine is consuming the primary or transmission oil supply through the leak. Oil found
in the ignition cavity is coming, more than likely, through the crankshaft bearing and
seal. Don’t ride it, fix it.
Well, that’s almost all I know, but if you have a two stroke project and need help, feel
free to contact me for some free advice.
LD Bennet
A funny thing happened on the way to the forum...
By Ken Ballantyne
So I was driving over to your place on Tuesday night (around 5:15) to see if you were
home to show you how the 98 Thunderbird looked since replacing the stock wheel with
a 17" x 5" wheel and fender elimation kit on....and as I went through the intersection
along Lakeshore this complete idiot turned his pick-up truck left right in front of me. I
had nowhere to go because we're right beside me just behind and I didn't want to get
run over so I hit my trusty single disk brake and at least managed to slow down before
I hit the side of his truck at the bed. Was probably doing 15-20 when I hit him. The
bike stopped. I didn't, doing a one and a half gainer over the bars and landed on my
arse breaking my sacrum
bone in my pelvis. So towing
the bike to the dealer and
will figure how to get it fixed
(only the front end is
toast...the rest is fine).So I'm
stuck in bed for a couple of
weeks at least until this thing
heals and I can walk again. I
suspect that 4-6 weeks before I can get back on again
and as long as my wife
doesn't sell the bike (s) while
I'm sleeping. Oh well, I've
attached a "before" picture
for what it's worth.
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Kenb
BSAOCSC Clubmans Points Tally
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Nevermore….by Art Sirota
well I went out in my driveway one day, about a year ago
and met the friendliest raven, t hat a man could ever know
he hung around as I wheeled out, my reliable old BSA
so I fed him peanuts from my hand, but then he wouldn't go away!
so I went in to grab a beer, man was my throat dry
but when I came out the raven had left me, a stinky ol' smelly surprise
for right on the seat which I had just cleaned, till it looked as good as new
was a glob and a blob of something strange, yup! it was green/yellow black bird poo!
so I tried to shoo that bird away, I yelled and screamed and swore
but the raven perched on my handlebars, and I knew it was all-out war!
I cleaned up the mess with water and soap, a nd chased him clear out to the street
but he started circling high overhead, and BINGO! he pooped on my seat!
he must have been - in an earlier life -, a pilot with uncanny aim
for time after time he'd target my bike, like a dive bomber with a bird brain!
so I fed him a handful of peanuts, some French fries and hamburger meat
and tried to talk some sense into him, I implored him, "Don't poop on my seat!"
he perched like a statue in silence, on the handle of my garage door
then looked down his beak at my face, as he said just one word "Nevermore!"
and then to prove his word was final, he flapped his black wings and flew higher
and just when I thought I could trust him, he pooped on my Norton's front tyre!
I eventually reached the conclusion, that this raven did not like Brit bikes
for no matter how nice I was to him, he pooped anywhere that he liked
so my Beezer began to look tatty, e ven though it was painted Royal Blue
till I resprayed 'er yellow and green, to help camouflage all that bird poo!!!
© 2015 Art Sirota
British motorcycle racing legend Geoff Duke - a six-time Isle of Man
TT winner and world champion - has died at the age of 92.
R.I.P.
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Members Only….For Sale / Wanted
For Sale: 1955 BSA 500 c.c. Empire Star Century. Look for Show or to Ride
$10,000 Firm .
Old Ed Meagor , San Rafael, Ca. Call 415-457-5423
“BSA Catalina Scrambler to a good home. Interested BSA riders call and discuss
sale of this beautiful custom bike that I’ve owned for 36 years.
Bob Carlson – Home: 949-457-1399 or Cell: 949-302-7100”
#47 Randy
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Calendar of Events 2015
30 May (Sat) BSAOCNC “Mother Lode“ ride, El Dorado Hills, Info: Mike Crick, 916-797-0879
May 31 (Sun) 1st Annual "Bikes and Burgers" supporting High Hopes Head Injury
Program, held at the Early Years Motocross Museum at Tom Whites private home in
Villa Park. Info and tickets 949-733-0044
June 3 (Wed) Ventura Brit Bike Night. 7-9pm, Social Tap Bar & Grill, 1105 So Seaward Ave.
June 7 (Sun) * BSAOCSC FRAZIER PARK STREET RIDE Meet at 9 AM at the
Flying J Service Station Parking lot, SW corner of Frazier Park Mountain Park Road, &
Peace Valley Road, just west of I – 5 Freeway. Ride at 10 AM Info: Steve Ortiz (951)
245-5287 or Burt Barrett (661)742-5539
June 7 (Sun) Vintage Bike O.C. Mr. Pete’s Grill 19071, Brookhurst , Huntington Beach. 2 – 4pm
June 12-13-14 (Fri-Sat-Sun) ** BSAOCNC / SC NORTHWOODS RIDE – Info:
Frank Forster (831)688-2120 or Burt Barrett (661)742-5539
June 28 (Sun) Long Beach Motorcycle Swap-meet. http://www.socalcycleswapmeet.com/
July 1 (Wed) Ventura Brit Bike Night. 7-9pm, Social Tap Bar & Grill, 1105 So Seaward Ave.
July 5 (Sun) * BSAOCSC OJAI LOOP STREET RIDE Meet at the Starbucks Coffee
Shop patio just off of Esplanade Dr. in Oxnard in time to be ready to ride at 10 AM. To
get there, go south on Vineyard Ave. from Hwy 101, turn right on Esplanade Dr., go
about 2 blocks and turn right at the 1st stop sign which is just after you pass the patio on
the right. Turn right again and come back to Starbucks parking lot. For more info call
Charley Caspary (818)384-4074, Barbara Barrett (661)703- 9249
July 11 (Sun) BSAOCNC British Triples ride, Napa. Info: Tom Clifford, 510-582-6674
July 12 (Sun) Vintage Bike O.C. Mr. Pete’s Grill 19071, Brookhurst , Huntington Beach. 2 – 4pm
July 19 (Sun) * BSAOCSC 37th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Doors open at
11:00 AM. held at the Early Years Motocross Museum at Tom Whites private home in
Villa Park, Orange. Info: Steve Ortiz (951) 245-5287, or Barbara Barrett (661)703- 9249
July 26 (Sun) * BSAOCSC RIM OF THE WORLD RIDE New Start Location.
“ Douglas Motorcycles” 390 N. H Street, San Bernardino. Arrive at 9 AM, Ride at 10am
Info: Steve Ortiz (951) 245-5287 or Barbara Barrett (661)703-9249
July 26 (Sun) Long Beach Motorcycle Swap-meet. http://www.socalcycleswapmeet.com/
August 8th-15th *** 52nd International BSA Rally held in Vejen, Denmark. More
information go to www.bsa.dk/int2015 and our website www.bsaocsc.org
Aug 9 (Sun) * BSAOCSC COOL RIDE meet at 9 AM at Gateway Plaza Shopping Center, 101 Fwy. at Topanga Cyn. Blvd., ride at 10 AM Info: Barry Sulkin (310)398-6406 or
Barbara Barrett (661)703-9249
Aug 9 (Sun) Vintage Bike O.C. Mr. Pete’s Grill 19071, Brookhurst , Huntington Beach. 2 – 4pm
14-16 Aug (Fri - Sun) BSAOCNC Sierra Ride, Grass Valley Jerry Meadows, 775-359-8150
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BSA Owners Club of Southern California
Email & Phone Directory
Specialists
Gold Star/Winged Wheel: Dick Newby
No Email (714) 839-7072
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Pre Unit Twin: Clive Brooks
[email protected] (714) 771-2534
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C10, C11, C12, C15: “Position Open”
To any willing volunteer, contact Editor
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Unit Singles/B50: Jack Faria
(805) 551-4982
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Rocket III/Trident: Burt Barrett
(661) 742-5539
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Triumph/Sidehack: Russ Smith
(818) 343-8045
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BSA Unit Twins: Bill Getty
[email protected]
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Specialty Tool Consultant: Craig Rich
Questions: (562) 868-9389
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Please make calls between 9am and 9pm
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BSA Owners Club Regalia
Sweatshirts $25 —$28
+ $5
S&H
Official BSA Owners Club “T” Shirt. Comes in Blue, Red, Grey and
Black. Large, XL and XXL. Price is $20 for short sleeve and long
sleeve $25. BSA Club sweat shirts are available in limited colors
and sizes. Price includes shipping and handling. Take delivery at a
Club gathering and save $5. Sizes and colors are limited, so place
your order quickly!
Contact—Randy Ressell: Regalia Coordinator
Hm. (714) 502-4502, E-mail: [email protected]
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