march 2016 - Triumph Riders Club Inc.

MARCH 2016
Newsletter of the
Triumph Riders Club
of South Australia Inc
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Contents
From the Prez
Well Well Well!
Club Notices
Pet Hates
Sunday Best
Twin Twin
Rides / Events
All Go 4 GoPro
Tiger Country
Dapper Vagabond
Up Skilling
Merchandise
Café Break
Ride System
Speed Triple
Supporters
Screen Shots
Signing Off
Moving Pictures
The March report is coming to you all a bit earlier than normal as a lot
of us are heading across to Jindabyne for the National Triumph RAT
Rally. The weather seems to be in our favour at this stage but it would
be a wise move to pack the wet weather gear just in case. Unless
you’re travelling by 4 wheels.
A big welcome to our English guests Mikey & Polly Gregg, who turned
up at February’s ride (thanks to Mandy Campbell). You could pick them
out from their white legs. Mikey & Polly will spend this week with family
and then join us for the trip to and back from the RAT Rally.
I reckon they may win the longest travel to the rally.
February’s ride led by Johnno was a great success (well
done Johno). We had 36 Triumph’s out, no one got lost and the weather was perfect for
riding. The route was Johno's favourite and I’m glad he took the opportunity to share it with
all of us, I’ve got to say we travelled on some roads I haven’t seen before and I grew up in
the hills.
It was pleasing to see a couple of the riders back who tried the club in January and we also had four new prospects as
well: Lee; Daryl; Mark & his mate, who unfortunately had an electrical failure with the Daytona and they had to pull out.
But I hear from a good source they worked it out and will be along again in March.
Also pleasing to welcome a couple of new members to the club, Caleb Norris and Daniel Wisbey, if you see them out and
about please make yourselves known to them.
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We now have ride leaders planned for the next 3 or 4 months (thanks)
but as always we are open to more people offering to show us their
favourite routes, and as you can tell from Johno’s success it’s not that hard.
The challenge is to all of you. Email: [email protected] or
phone me 0448029438 and select your month.
As I’ve mentioned before, we all feel we have the best ride so we’re opening it up for a vote as to the best ride for the
first half of 2016. Members will decide at the AGM as to which was the best ride and the prize will be a beaut bottle of
Scotch. (Johno’s looking pretty dam good)
Our Club Meeting for March will be the 12th at the Station Resort Jindabyne in the afternoon. I look forward to us all
sharing the stories of what I’m sure will be a great trip and Rally. Until then remember:
“Love doesn’t make the world go ‘round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”
Craig
Committee and Club Notices
Craig Sickerdick
Gavin Sanderson
Dave Shearwin
Dwayne Hall
David Hatfield
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Merchandise
Newsletter
For any feedback or contact about the club
call Craig on 0448 029 438
Deb Norwood Ince
Andy Seed
Shane Ince
Kevin Button
Membership
Ride Coordinator
Committee
Committee
For any and all club emails: [email protected]
Answering The Call - After a call for ride leaders in the January newsletter, Pres has filled the ride calendar until the
AGM. Many thanks to Johno (Feb), Dwayne (Mar), Gavin (Apr), Gypsy (May), Kev Jones (June) and Craig (July) for
putting their hands up. Plenty of experience and good kilometres in this lot. Thanks all round.
McLAREN VALE VINTAGE and CLASSIC - FYI. This event is mainly aimed at cars but they
have a few bikes involved, so our southern members (and others of course) might like to get along
on April 17th. If you do and you think its something the club could consider in future years let us know.
Classic vehicles in a classic location with classic wine and food. I like the sound of that!
click on the logo for more info
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MARCH CLUB RIDE CHANGE - Just confirming that the next Club Ride will be on March 20th which is
the third Sunday in the month to accommodate Easter the following weekend. I know it’s a long way off but it
will be the same in September to accommodate the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride. See you at Basecamp
on March 20th for stands up at 9.30 a.m..
MY MISTAKE - The February newsletter had an error in the notices
re the travel to Jindabyne for the National RAT Rally. Apologies for
any confusion this caused and thanks to those who pointed it out.
The correct information is as follows –
Leave from Tailem Bend Wednesday 9/3/2016 at 9.30 a.m. (sharp) for travel to Swan
Hill, Thursday 10/3/2016 travel to Albury, and Friday 11/3/2016 travel to The Station
Jindabyne for the Rally. Leave Sunday 13/3/2016 travel to Benalla, Monday 14/3/2016
travel to Warnambool via Great Ocean Road, Tuesday 15/3/2016 travel to Robe,
Wednesday 16/3/2016 onward home.
TIME CHANGE - A general reminder that March will be the last “summer” starting time for our club ride @ 9.30 a.m..
April 24th’s ride will start half-hour later @ 10.00 a.m. following the daylight saving change on April 3rd.
BlazeAid Ride - While tucking into a good lunch at the Mt Torrens Hotel last Sunday we got a visit from
Tania Linke from BlazeAid. Her ol’man Mick had returned from a Sunday ride and told her he’d seen a heap
of Triumphs lining up outside the pub. So being a go-getter Tania immediately ran down to spruik the
BlazeAid Ride coming up on April 3rd. They are a great organisation and here is how you can help them out.
Ride for BlazeAid
Sunday April 3rd Starting from the Williamstown Football Club from 8.30 a.m.
Ride off at 10.30 a.m. heading for Hamley Bridge Oval
Donation is $10 per motorbike and ALL monies go to BlazeAid support efforts
Bacon and Eggs breakfast provided by the Williamstown CFS
BBQ lunch provided by the Hamley Bridge CFS
BlazeAid is run completely by volunteers so this fundraising is essential for them to continue their amazing
support for people dealing with the impact of natural disasters such as fire and floods. They are a great
community organisation and their volunteers motto sums up what they are about:
“Not just rebuilding fences, but helping rebuild lives.”
For more info click on the logo to visit the Ride Facebook page.
I know Craig and Dwayne are going along and hope more of our
members can make it to this great event.
Awww! The Triumph Riders Club has a strong family thread and it’s great to welcome
a new future member to the newsletter. Kev and TJ recently introduced their first
grandchild to the world. “Kobie Robert” had a tough introduction to life, but after what TJ
described as a very stressful and emotional week, he is fighting back and bringing great
joy to those who love him. He was born one month early weighing 2.29kg (5.1lbs) and it’s
wonderful to hear the whole family are now doing fine. I’m sure daughter Celeste and
husband Shaun are already learning to live with not only the demands of a new baby, but
also the demands of new grandies lol!
Congratulations to all from your extended family in the TRC.
Kev, I’ve booked Kobie in to lead the ride on Match 23rd 2036,
and no TJ it’s not OK for him to wear a Ducati jacket.
Member Geoff Groth is selling his Scrambler. 2006 Bonneville Street Scrambler,
16700 KMs, tacho, bash plate, crankcase bars, centre stand, relocated rear brake
caliper, retro Lucas rear light, retro indicators, Dart screen, mesh headlight protector,
Bark Busters, 2 x 25w LED spotlights, Waterproof LED outlet, KAOS throttle control,
25mm handle bar risers, audible turning indicators and 3/4 seat with rack. Included in
the sale is the original seat (never used), original rear light and indicators. Luggage
platform with "Andy Strapz" luggage bags and "Andy Strapz“ tank bag. Hayes
workshop manual. Call him on 0438 447 684
$8000
Sunday Best
It was a just the perfect day for coming together at Basecamp for our Feb Sunday
Club Ride. The estimated 28 degrees and light winds obviously shoe-horned
members out of their beds, and by the time Johno gave his ride-leader briefing there were 36 Triumphs lining up on
both sides raring to go.
Craig welcomed new faces in the mob and as always it’s great to see. That’s four new faces at consecutive club rides, and we
hope to convert many of these to members. We had fifteen new members join in 2015 and that was a great effort but the way
2016 is shaping up we’ll give that a real nudge.
We also had visitors Mikey and Polly Grieg from the UK, here to take the ride with us to
Jindabyne next week. Brian and Mands have hospitably opened their house to them
and their extended family and that just shows what good eggs Gypsy and Mands are.
Well done guys! The Triumph global family getting stronger and stronger!
So just after 9.30 a cacophony of Triumphs stirred the local neighbourhood as we headed
south (for a change) up Glynburn Rd and through the two posh Bs (Burnside and Beaumont)
weaving our way to Portrush Road for the easy left up the SE Freeway. Taking the sliplane up the Eagle we gathered ourselves before re-joining the freeway and exiting at Stirling,
heading south this time along the narrow and tree-lined Sturt Valley Rd. Just Beautiful!
From there it was familiar territory via Ironbank,
Cherry Gardens, Chandlers Hill and Clarendon,
before the long and quicker pace to Meadows.
Johno had warned us at the briefing about the
cameras hiding in the hills and we’d all seen the
police report of 40 bikers being booked for
speeding the previous weekend.
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Mikey and Polly sporting their TRC
merchandise. Welcome guys!
Sunday Best
From Meadows it was on to Paris Creek Road heading for Strath for smoko, but we
all unfortunately wouldn't make it.
Just out of Strath one of our newbies had a melt-down, literally. While hoofing across the top
of the final hill his Daytona decided enough was enough and his electrics suffered a major
trauma, causing his engine to shut down and his bike to snake violently as he struggled to keep
control. I hear it gave recently member-ised Caleb Norris a sharp wake up call. Fortunately
there was no “off” but it did leave two of our new faces a bit stuck. With myself (TEC) and
Geoff Groth looking on the guys decided to put it in the bush and head off to TTG to grab a
trailer, a likely three hour inconvenience. It’s not a great feeling as TEC leaving guys behind
but they agreed we should move on and we were all thankful the incident didn’t have a more
crunching conclusion. I hear it worked out OK and they’ll be back at a future ride.
After Strath we headed back the way we came this time via the wonderful Bull Creek Road. From there it was Meadows again
before heading north to Echunga and into a jammed Hahndorf. It was along that last stretch that Johno’s warning came back to
mind as we passed a “custodian of the camera” and then a second “camo-camera” just a little later on. There could be a few
letters arriving in the coming week. Let’s hope not.
Just out of Hahndorf we headed right along Ambleside Road. (Did you know they renamed Hahndorf Ambleside during the
war?). From here it became a plate of spaghetti as Johno had us ducking and weaving along lanes and back-roads as we made
our way cross-country to finally end up on the familiar Lobethal Road. From Lobie it was full on to our lunch stop at the Mt
Torrens Hotel and a good serve of flathead and chips. Yum!
Another fantastic day in the saddle with the TRC. Thanks Johno for a great ride (I think the scotch is yours) and to all who came
out and made it another successful day. See you in March.
David
Rides and Events
RAT Rally Departure, Wed 9th Mar 9.30 a.m. Tailem Bend
Club Ride Sunday March 20th 9.30 a.m.
Note: March Club Ride on 3rd Sunday due to Easter
Club Ride Sunday April 24th
RAT Ride Sunday May 8th
Club Ride Sunday May 22nd
2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XCA Review
The ultimate Tiger 800 is ready to take on any challenge. Featuring a host of rider
focussed technology, the XCA boasts an incredible level of standard equipment
designed to maximise comfort and convenience on even the longest of journeys.
Equipped with traction control, switchable ABS, 3 Rider
Modes, and a second generation 95PS 800cc triple engine
with a seamless flow of torque, the new Tiger 800 XCA
goes further still. Standard equipment includes heated
rider and passenger seats, heated grips, LED fog lamps,
and an uprated 650W alternator complete with 3 auxiliary
sockets that can power everything you need from heated
clothing to GPS systems. It also features aluminium
pannier rails making it ready to tour with the optional
Expedition luggage set.
The finely honed handling and ride are everything
you would expect from a Triumph. The suspension
features 43mm WP USD forks that have 220mm of
front wheel travel and come with adjustable rebound
and compression damping. The WP monoshock is
adjustable for both preload and rebound and comes
with a remote reservoir and delivers 215mm of
wheel travel.
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2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XCA Review
On-road or off-road, the Tiger 800 XCA delivers. Whether your adventures include
tackling mile after mile of twists and turns, or taking in terrain of the rougher variety and
leaving the tarmac behind, the Triumph Tiger 800 XCA and XRT offer the ultimate in
adventure motorcycle riding. Sitting above the already comprehensively equipped XRX
and XCX models, the more road biased XRT and the more off-road biased XCA focus on
the ultimate in rider comfort.
Each is fitted with a host of equipment to
provide the perfect adventure partner
including
- larger capacity 650W alternator to
power the standard fitment heated
rider / passenger seats,
- heated grips,
- LED fog lights
- pannier rails for the optional Triumph
Expedition aluminium pannier system
- plus other ancillary devices such as
GPS systems or heated clothing and.
2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XCA
2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XCA Review
A huge range of accessories has been specifically developed for the new Tiger 800.
All fitted accessories include a 2 year unlimited mileage warranty.
Aluminium fully weatherproof panniers are made from a 1.5mm thick aluminium structure, with the enhanced protection
of polymer corner reinforcements. Features Triumph branded base and latch.
Forged Aluminium Folding Gear Pedal machined from 6061-T6 Aluminium featuring a rubber toe peg cover for increased
traction when riding on unforgiving terrain. Folding toe peg resists damage in the event of a fall.
Handle Bar Risers offering a height adjustment distance of 30mm to ensure improved ergonomics for taller riders.
Low Comfort Rider Seat unit offers optimum comfort and style at 20mm lower compared to the standard part.
Made from durable moulded nylon,
Triumph Hand Guards now have improved
wind resistance and finger clearance.
Up Skilling
The Motorcycle Riders Association of SA has announced a new off-road training course in
South Australia. They have been successful in organising a practical hands on course
instructed by an experienced motocross specialist, and while the first course on 19-20 March is
booked out they are taking names for future dates. For more information click on the MRA logo.
Two other training opportunities on the MRA page are the “Accident Scene Management Training for Riders” and
“Getting Back to Riding”. Both worthwhile programs with the same aim, safety for motorcycle riders.
Again go to the MRA web-site for more information.
A Triumph of a Tribute:
Shady Sam Bonneville SE
In the early 1970's one British built racebike stood strong against the might of its Japanese competitors. With a highly
tuned 3 cylinder engine and a unique custom made frame it bagged an astonishing 5 consecutive wins in the production
750cc class at the Isle of Man and became a thing of legend. The bike was named 'Slippery Sam' and sadly, due to a fire
at the Birmingham National Motorcycle Museum in 2003 it is no longer with us. Thankfully Sam's story lives on and
continues to inspire.
"Triumph has a glorious racing history"
explained Matthias Becker of Hanse Qustom
in Hamburg, Germany. "The 'Shady Sam' is
our tribute to the legendary British racing
motorcycle 'Slippery Sam', which the Japanese
manufacturers learnt to fear on the track.“
Based on a 2013 Bonneville, Shady Sam wears
a selection of Hanse Qustom parts designed
especially for the Hinkley Triumph. Pieced
together as a display piece to show at events
around Germany the bike originally featured
racing livery similar to that of Slippery Sam
(pictured here).
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A Triumph of a Tribute:
Shady Sam Bonneville SE
Although Slippery Sam wore a full racing fairing, the Hanse Qustom team opted for a much sleeker half fairing, leaving
the handsome air cooled parallel twin exposed. In the rear they've replaced the chunky, two up Bonneville seat. In its
place is a single black suede saddle mounted snugly to a Thruxton style cowl with integrated, racing number plates.
Peering out from underneath the tail are a pair of LeoVince mufflers. Connected to the engine via a pair of custom made
stainless exhaust headers that mirror the lines of the bikes stock frame they're Mr Becker's favourite part of the build.
With the new exhaust in place and fuelling remapped the 865cc engine now produces around 72bhp and a much sweeter
sound.
Upgraded handling has been achieved by swapping in a full front and
rear Ohlins suspensions system and lightweight, twin 17inch, German
made PVM forged rims. Brembo twin discs and calipers have also
been added up front for ample stopping power.
For a more aggressive riding position the Hanse Qustom team have
mounted LSL clip on bars to the fork tubes and rear set foot pegs with
custom made linkages. Wanting to trim down the bikes proportions the
stock tank has also been replaced by a slimmer unit, necessitating an
external fuel pump that sits hidden from sight.
A Triumph of a Tribute:
Shady Sam Bonneville SE
Keeping their bikes street legal is a top priority for Hanse Qustoms and their racing inspired Shady Sam is no exception.
Along with the recessed headlight is a "discreet" lighting system that uses concealed LED strips and a superbright LED
tail light nestled between the twin mufflers. Fitting the bodywork was achieved without the need for frame modifications
and the single Motogadget tacho features integrated warning lights and a digital speed read out.
After doing the rounds on the German bike show
circuit, Matthias decided that Shady Sam's
appearance would need to change for the street.
"The bike now wears a much more sedate paint
scheme for commuting around Hamburg."
Subtle Triumph and Hanse Qustom branding, classic
chequered flag pinstripes on an inoffensive light
grey paint might sound inconspicuous, but I think
it'd take a lot more than that to have this Bonneville
go by unnoticed!
Click the logo for the full review
2016 Triumph Speed Triple R – First Ride Review
Triumph’s Speed Triple has always been more Sex Pistols than
Rolling Stones, more rebellious punk rock than mainstream
rock-’n’-roll, a streetfighter that has been offered in such in-yourface colours as Nuclear Red (hot pink) and Roulette Green
(think fluorescent antifreeze). But like most hell raisers, the
Speed Triple eventually grew up. It turns 22 this year and its last
major update was in 2011, when its signature twin headlights
were changed from round to pentagonal (akin to giving Sid
Vicious a crew cut), its ergonomics were relaxed and optional
ABS gave it a whiff of sensibility.
For 2016, Triumph endeavoured to make the Speed Triple more
refined and give it more of the original’s rough-and-tumble
attitude - a sheep in wolf’s clothing you might say…if sheep
made 140 horsepower.
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2016 Triumph Speed Triple R
Starting a street ride on a cold morning on cold tires, as we did at the press
launch in southern Spain, normally requires finesse with the throttle. But there
was little reason to worry because the new Speed Triple is swaddled in a security blanket of electronics. Throttle-bywire enables multiple engine maps and selectable riding modes (Road, Sport, Rain, Track and Rider, the last being
customizable) that adjust throttle response and traction control and ABS settings. Full pull - 140 horsepower and 83 lbft, claimed - is available in all modes, but the rate at which they’re doled out varies. Thankfully, Triumph nailed the
calibration on the electronics, with precise throttle response and nonintrusive intervention by the nannies.
Displacement of the Speed Triple’s in-line triple is unchanged at
1,050cc, but more than 100 changes to the engine resulted in more
power, less mechanical noise and better fuel efficiency. It revs up with
urgency and the Speed Triple’s most endearing trait - an endless
supply of torque delivered with a rambunctious soundtrack - endures.
There’s more grunt throughout the rev range, with the biggest boost
in the midrange, and the higher-flow exhaust has lighter dual cans still mounted under the seat - that emit a deeper sound. Such a broad
powerband means the 6-speed transmission is often on standby, but
gear changes are easier thanks to new slip-assist clutch. Once the
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires got warm and sticky and the road
changed from straight to sweeping, powering out of every corner felt
like being shot from a cannon. The Speed Triple would growl, I would
grin, again and again.
2016 Triumph Speed Triple R
The high-zoot Speed Triple R (US$14,900) we were riding features fully
adjustable Öhlins suspension, along with a smattering of carbon fibre and
billet aluminium parts, a colour-matched belly cowl and go-fast red on the sub-frame, wheel pinstripes, radiator cowls
and seat stitching. (The base Speed Triple S, which costs US$13,200, gets fully adjustable Showa suspension and
forgoes the fancy bits.) The R’s top-shelf NIX30 upside-down fork and TTX36 twin-tube monoshock smoothed out
pavement imperfections better than Botox smoothes out wrinkles, delivering a firm, responsive ride.
After 100 miles on the street, we changed into leathers and spent the afternoon lapping Circuit Calafat, a tight, 2-mile
track where the Speed Triple was developed. Few Speed Triples ever
lay a tire on the racetrack, but Calafat provided a safe, controlled
environment to test the different riding modes and see how the bike
handled at high speed and under heavy braking. The bike was
unflappable, with predictable handling and rock-steady composure
at speeds well over 100 mph, and the Brembo M4.34 Monobloc radial
front callipers squeezed the 320mm discs like a gorilla on steroids.
A streetfighter’s stock in trade is aggressive styling, and the Speed
Triple’s lower headlights, stubby flyscreen and reshaped steel gas
tank give it a more hunkered-down appearance. Changing the
headlights in 2011 was controversial, so for 2016 Triumph has gone
back to round ones housed in teardrop shells.
2016 Triumph Speed Triple R
New bar-end mirrors look trick and provide a great rearward view, but they
blur easily and occasionally got knocked out of position by bumps. Overall
weight and chassis geometry are roughly the same, but the rider sits more forward on a new two-piece seat that’s
narrower in the front and wider in the back.
The Speed Triple may look tough and minimalist,
but it’s actually quite comfortable and has a fully
featured LCD instrument panel paired with an
analogue tach.
Although Triumph has clung tightly to its original
hooligan bike image, the Speed Triple has
evolved into a well-rounded, civilized machine.
Like most grown-up rebels, it can be as fun and
rowdy as ever on the weekends, but come
Monday it shows up for work on time and gets
the job done.
Screen Shots
These pics are screenshots from Triumphs launch of its 2016 range at
The London Motorcycle Show. Click on the pics to see the video.
Triumph Ambassador Charley Boorman chats with Richard Hammond at the show.
Charley unfortunately sustained multiple fractures to his legs recently as his Explorer tangled with
traffic in Portugal for the International Explorer launch. Puta merda!
Seems he was the one that got launched..
Triumph Ambassador Carl Foggerty
launched the new Tiger 1050
and while on screen shots…..
There is always a steady stream of good video on the net and we’ve
selected a few here for your enjoyment. Some are just a few minutes
while others need a six-pack and a Friday night pizza.
Just click on the shot you want and sit back, watch and hear the action.
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds
introduces his custom Thruxton.
He can afford it following his
$13+million earning.
4 min
Custom Café
Bruce Brown’s iconic 1970s motorcycle
movie. a must see back in the day
and still entertaining today. 1hr 28min
Doco of the 2011 TT that
introduced Guy Martin
to wider audiences.
1hr 58min
Cheesy look at British
motorcycling in the
early 60s
9 min
Look at Life 1964
On Any Sunday
TT Closer to the Edge
Honest review of the
T100 Bonneville. 5 min
T100 Bonneville Review
click pic
to visit Dr
Pamela’s
site.
How Motorcycle Riding Improves Physical Health
This blog post is dedicated to every rider who’s
sick to death of those “motorcycles are so dangerous” conversations, to every mother who’s convinced her son or daughter is
insane for riding, and for anyone who needs a really good excuse to go out and buy a bike. The bottom line is that riding a
motorcycle is a form of low-impact exercise that improves muscle tone, can assist with weight loss, and has a multitude of health
benefits. These health benefits include but are not limited to:
Healthier, stronger knees and thighs: A well-known orthopaedic surgeon in Indy once told me that motorcycle riders have
fewer knee problems because riding a bike strengthens key muscles used to hold the patella and other bones in the knee in place.
He told me that riding a motorcycle may reverse knee pain and problems and can most definitely prevent them. Most of the key
muscles used to hold knee bones in place reside in the thigh. Ever notice that chicks that ride bikes have nice thighs? There’s a
reason! Additionally, backing a bike into a parking spot, especially uphill, is basically like doing leg presses with a 600 pound weight.
It works!
Increased insulin sensitivity: Because riding a motorcycle is a low-impact form of exercise, people who ride have improved
insulin sensitivity for up to eight hours after a ride. Improved insulin sensitivity has a profound impact on weight loss, because
insulin is a fat storage hormone. Having improved insulin sensitivity means your body will produce less insulin to counteract
carbohydrates or to lower blood sugars, which means your body will be signaled to store less fat. The improved insulin sensitivity is
also of great importance to anyone with Type 2 diabetes.
Improved core strength: Again, all of the activities involved in steering a bike, moving it at slow speeds, etc., serve to
strengthen muscles in the abdomen. It’s more fun that sit-ups!!
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How Motorcycle Riding Improves Physical Health
Calorie burning: Riding a bike burns calories. Period. Getting everything ready for a ride takes time and burns
calories, but there’s more. Think about it … it requires effort while riding to maintain balance, shift, brake, control the
clutch, battle headwinds, etc., and that’s AFTER you burn calories backing the bike out of the garage! Riding into a headwind burns
a significant amount of calories as your body tenses muscles to fight the wind and stay on the bike. This constant resistance
exercise not only burns calories but serves to strengthens those muscles, which ultimately increases your metabolism. Additionally,
the physical effort exerted while turning, especially at higher speeds, can be significant. Folks who ride motocross or race
motorcycles can burn up to 600 calories per hour; the rest of us burn around 200-300 calories per hour. Not bad! (Note to
passengers: You burn zero calories per hour while riding passenger on a cruiser, and potentially up to 50 calories per hour while
riding passenger on a sport bike. Maybe it’s time to consider getting your own bike!)
Improved neck strength: This one is limited to those riders who wear helmets and those who have taken the time to properly
fit themselves to their bike with the correct handle bars, seat, foot pegs, etc. Riding a bike that doesn’t “fit” well can actually cause
back pain and destroy proper alignment. Make sure your bike fits you! Wearing a helmet for a few hours a day would strengthen
your neck whether you ride or not. Wearing it while riding, especially if you don’t have a windshield to shelter you from the wind,
requires significant strength. I’m happy to say, much to my chiropractor’s chagrin, I was able to reverse whiplash simply by riding
my bike and wearing a helmet. (I never ride without one.) Strengthening my neck muscles served to pull my neck vertebrae back
into alignment and back into the proper curvature. That is a therapy I can live with!!!
Mental outlook: Motorcycle riders usually report returning from a ride feeling energized and happy. Many riders refer to their
motorcycle as their “therapist.” Riding a motorcycle has a wonderful way of releasing endorphins that serve to boost mood and
improve outlook. The time spent on a bike also provides valuable sun exposure, known to increase Vitamin D levels which are
known to be powerful mood enhancers. Additionally, the hours of alone time spent on the back of a bike either allows folks to
completely escape from their problems or allows them to work through problems and consider issues from different perspectives. I
know more than one rider who hops on their bike and takes a ride when they have an issue needing consideration. (This does not,
of course, apply to issues causing great distress.)
How Motorcycle Riding Improves Physical Health
That’s it! Riding a motorcycle has definite health advantages, both physical and emotional. As always, ride smart.
Get thoroughly trained before starting to ride and then take time to practice on back roads before hitting main thoroughfares. Take your time and don’t try to beat lights or get in front of slow drivers. As always, NEVER drive while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs. Even one beer can affect reaction time enough to impair shifting, clutch operation and turning ability.
Just don’t do it.
I’m off to ride. Have a great day!
Dr. Pamela Reilly is a Naturopathic Physician dedicated to
helping people improve their health and eliminate symptoms
using natural, integrative methods. She has over 25 years of
experience and has helped men, women and children improve
their health using a holistic, client-centred focus.
It must be true! We’re so healthy 
Twin Twin
This Twin Engine Triumph Dragster is a fine looking vintage classic!
Here’s the story…
John Stein is an avid motorcycle enthusiast
from Los Angeles, California and in his video
he shows us his original, twin Triumph engine
powered 1960's motorcycle dragster named
"Stage Fright".
Unlike many guys who keep their motorcycles
in the garage, this guy takes his love one step
further by displaying his beauties in his living
room.
As he says, this is two wheel art the same as
any painting up on the wall. Luckily John has a
wife who is very understanding of his passion
and it’s ia pretty cool room accessory.
It is definitely one sweet bike!
To check it out click on the pic!
Twin Engine Motorcycle Dragster
Stage Fright Triumph Bonneville / Tiger
pre-unit 650cc models from 1959
All Go for GoPro
GoPro On Helmets Confirmed As Legal In Vic Court
Last year, Max Lichtenbaum in Victoria was fined by the police for having a GoPro camera attached to his
motorcycle helmet. He took the matter to the Victorian County Court which led to questions around the legality of consumers
putting attachments on their helmets. The landmark case has been going back and forth for some time but now motorcyclists and
cyclist finally have some clarity over this part of the law.
When it comes to road rules, there is a lack of uniformity in the law that governs them in each state. The fact that lane filtering is
legal in some states and not others is just one example. Last year, when this GoPro court case came to light, the Victoria court
was forced to re-examine the legalities around consumers attaching bits and bobs onto a helmet that is used on the roads. In
Victoria and NSW, adding an attachment that protrudes by more than 5mm is seen as voiding the helmet’s adherence to the
Australian Standards, effectively classifying it as a non-compliant helmet. But there has been a debate over whether this was a
rule that applied only to manufacturers and not consumers.
While Lichtenbaum, who was initially fined $289 for having a GoPro on his helmet, lost the court case late
last year, the decision has now been overturned on appeal. County Court Judge John Jordan dismissed
the charge and agreed the standards for helmet attachments only applies to manufacturers. “This puts
pressure now on VicRoads and regulatory authorities to recognise what they call at the national level
as regulatory harmonisation. We poor motorcyclists simply call it uniform road rules right around Australia
and that’s what’s needed,” Victorian Motorcycle Council Peter Baulch told the Herald Sun.
The decision is expected to spur legislative changes in Victoria. All other states except NSW have either
explicitly legalised attachments on helmets or have no law against it. (I’ll follow that up for SA and let you know.) Having cameras
on helmets isn’t just for fun and capturing memories. Much like dash cams in cars, portable action cameras like the GoPro allow
motorcycle riders to record footage for insurance and safety purposes.
THE DAPPER VAGABOND
With Triumph’s new water-cooled Bonnevilles hitting showrooms
soon you’d think the marketplace would be awash with budget
second hand buys, but no, 10 year old carb’d models still command
decent resale values. Probably because custom shops around the world
have completely streamlined the build process and component manufacturers continue to produce a fantastic array of bolt-on
upgrades, giving a new lease of life to tired Bonnies and Scramblers.
Tito & Jose, founders of Macco Motors, are entering a fifth year of custom bike building from their Cadiz workshops and
although they don’t concentrate solely on Triumphs, their recipe is an appetising one and customers are queuing up for a taste.
Klaus from Germany had been admiring Macco Motors’ work for some time when he put the
call to bagsy a build slot.
The guys managed to source a 2006 Bonneville with just 7K km
under its belt, an all important carburettored model. If you’ve
ever stripped down a later EFi version you’ll be fully
versed in the lecky- spaghetti going on under the seat
and tank. The lack of ECU on these early bikes means tidying the cockpit
is a much more simple affair. An all-in-one speedo sits ahead of hi-rise
Biltwell Moto handlebars, adjustable levers and Biltwell Thruster grips. The
ignition has been relocated and now lives on the frame downtube.
Stock fenders are pretty bulky so Macco Motors stock their own fibreglass
versions, keeping weight low and the costs down. British suspension
experts Hagon were turned to for the progressive fork springs and a pair
of Nitro rear shocks.
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THE DAPPER VAGABOND
Plugging the Bonnevilles severed frame tubes with a pair of indicators might have
been a good solution two years ago but these days customers expect a slightly more
considered finish, so here we have a tidy cut-n-loop job. The sumptuous saddle is covered
in proper cowhide, diamond-stitched in-house. The cross strap is a nice touch
As the donor bike was in such good order the mechanicals required only a thorough service. A stainless 2-into-1 exhaust was
given a stealthy black treatment to blend in with the rest of the subdued yet considered colour scheme. Alloy-look knee scallops
on the tank feature frequently on our pages, for good reason, they do a great job of reducing the original tank’s visual bulk. A look
that’s been well executed by Macco builds of late.
THE DAPPER VAGABOND
With the legislators continually bashing the transport sector, and proportionally
discriminating against motorcycles, perhaps Bonnies cooled by the wind will become
classics in their own right. If in 20 years time they look this good, we’d gladly stand around
in a field full of Triumphs comparing stories about the good old days.
Merchandise
Have you got your TRC 2016 Calendar yet?
$15 for one or $20 for two. Bargain!
Many thanks to our Major Sponsors:
• Peter Stevens Motorcycles - 8212 1494
• Uniforms Plus - 8285 7666
• Competition Conversions - 8234 5722
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Merchandise
As well as our high
quality polos ($55) and
T-shirts ($35) we have
caps and buckets with
the club patch ($25) and
new buckets with the
“Triumph Riders SA”
logo ($25)
Club Patch $10
Ride System
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and is subject to you holding the appropriate class of drivers license and your bike
holding current registration. Your bike must also be in a roadworthy condition. You are responsible for the speed you
ride at and you should always ride within you limits. Although the club carries public liability insurance, this does not
cover you or your bike for injury and damage in the event of an accident.
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Supporters
Please note: Not all discounts are identified on this page. Members are encouraged to ask
for a discount when using any of our supporters. Discounts are a privilege not a right. If you
are refused a discount or have poor service please speak with the provider and let us know.
GC Motorcycles Offers all TRC members
$5 off tyres and 10% off accessories including
helmets, jackets and boots.
Ray’s Outdoors offers 6.5% off general stuff
Paul Illingworth - Specializes in servicing Triumphs,
including electronic engine management systems.
Service parts at trade prices. Phone (08) 8298 9610
and 10% off work-wear and industrial items
Triumph Performance Parts S A Competition Conversion – For any dyno
and tuning work, general workshop jobs and
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Call Kim on (08) 8234 5722, located at Mile End.
Supply performance and custom parts
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Free shipping for all TRC members.
Call Gary Hunter 0412942353
Race Bike Services - Specializing in performance accessories, suspension
setup, repairs, electronic diagnostics and full service and tune ups.
Discounts for TRC members. Call Tony (08) 8384 5220
Peter Stevens Motorcycles – Will offer at
Road & Race Motorcycles - Unit 16 543 Churchill
least 10% TRC discount on Triumph parts (just
politely ask for it). Speak with any manager for
your best deal.
Rd, Kilburn ph 8349 6039 for all bike clothes, tyres
and bike performance parts. Speak to Stuart or Jason.
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