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FROM THE CHAIR
INSIDE
SABIE MINI GS
CHALLENGE
2
NEW STAR IN
THE EAST
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CLUB RIDE
REPORTS
4
MOAM
OEFENDAG
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EAR PLUGS
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It seems like only yesterday that I stood down from the Chair. In terms of the constitution of
the BMW Motorcycle Club Pretoria, a chairman must stand down after two years in office. A
past chairman may continue on the committee if elected by the members and is eligible for
re-election to the Chair at a later date if elected by the members. At present, Pieter de
Koker continues as an ordinary Committee member, having served as Chairman for two
years. At one time, the Club Committee had four past chairmen still serving the members
interests!
I have always said that I will serve the members in whatever role they choose for me. So it
was that at the Committee meeting on 26th March, the Committee elected me to serve as
Club Chairman. I am honoured and humbled by this action and I pledge to serve the members to the best of my ability.
I must thank my predecessor, Pieter de Koker, for his dedication to the Club and his guidance of Club affairs during the past two years. We have a Club with a strong membership
base, a sound financial position and a number of dedicated active members on the CommitONTMOET
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tee and Rides Subcommittee, who keep the members able to choose from participating in
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many interesting and varied rides over the length and breadth of this beautiful country of
MEMBERS’
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ours.
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In a broader view, our affiliation to BMW Clubs Africa offers fresh opportunities. Not the
UPCOMING
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least of these is the first BMW Clubfest – planned to take place in early August. This is an
EVENTS
event intended to forge closer bonds between the various motorcycle and car clubs in the
country and hopefully will be the first of many such events. I urge members to support this
event, which will be held at Phakisa Raceway and will offer members a chance to practice
on this first-rate international class motorcycle track. Details will be finalised shortly and will be publicised on the
website and in Spoke and Piston.
BOLTS & NUTS
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Be Aware – Ride with Care.
Richard.
Ons nuwe Voorsitter, Richard Hussey, is al lid van die Klub sedert 1995
en is die 37ste persoon wat aangesluit het. Hy was al voorheen
komiteelid, is `n verbeeldingsvolle skrywer en lewer so nou en dan vir
ons artikels vir die
nuusbrief. Hy is `n goeie
organiseerder en sal
hom uitmuntend van sy
taak kwyt.
Richard is `n kranige
motorfietsryer. Hier
staan hy by sy R100S sy fiets vir spesiale
geleenthede. Hy ry
egter meer op sy
R1200GS.
Hy lei graag groepe op
naweekmotorfietsritte.
Die Klub verwelkom
hom hartelik as voorsitter vir die termyn en verseker hom van hul
getroue steun in al die werksaamhede wat vir hom en sy komitee voorlê.
Congratulations to Etienne Pieterse,
Corlia Cilliers and Johan Maree! They
were elected as new Club Committee
members during the AGM in March.
Etienne is the new Treasurer, Corlia will
manage Club Regalia and Johan is the
Roadie Captain and will also look after
Clubhouse matters.
Four committee members were reelected: Zonica Vermeulen (Secretary)
and Dani du Preez (Communications) will
hold the same portfolios. Besides being
the new chairman, Richard Hussey and
Pieter de Koker (GS Captain) are the
BMW Clubs Africa representatives.
Read more about Pieter de Koker,
one of our most active Club members,
on page 7.
VOLUME 14 NO 2
MARCH / APRIL
2009
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SABIE MINI GS CHALLENGE
The Sabie Mini GS Challenge is aptly named – it is held
over a weekend, with only 1 day’s riding, hosting about
110 riders. This event is not widely publicised – I was
lucky to hear about it from Eddie who happened to have
done it two years ago. I can understand why it is not
widely publicised – riders will be beating each other
around the head to attend, if more knew about it. The
route possibilities are green, red and black – green being mostly farm roads, with a little bit of technical sections thrown in, red for the more experienced riders and
black being very technical. GS and GS Adventure riders
were strongly discouraged from doing the black
route. When I first received the GPS route file, I was a
little disappointed to see that the route length for the red
route would only be 80km. Looking at the route file in
more detail, I realised that it could be quite interesting…
The venue was the Windmill Wine Shop about 27 km
from Sabie towards Hazyview. A little jeep track winding
down and ending at one of the most beautiful campsites
I have ever seen – right next to the Sabie River, large
trees lining the bank, closely mown grass, ample camping and parking space. The riders briefing allayed quite
a bit of my disappointment – the route was to be technical, lots of slippery areas, steep inclines and declines
and fantastic views. We were the same group of riders
who did the Challenge in September (apart from Tom
who had other obligations) and therefore took on the
nature of a reunion – we reminisced, we laughed and
good fun was had by all.
Early the next morning the skills challenge had its first
elimination round, around a short track laid out close to
the camping site. Some terribly tight turns, slippery surfaces and obstacles. I was suffering from a bit of overreminiscence from the previous night and decided to be
a spectator. Eddie, looking splendid in the Club motocross shirt, did however participate and eventually
ended up finishing 6th overall. As a matter of interest, the
GERT STEYN
last phase of the skills challenge was completed by each
rider on the same bike – an early 80’s Yamaha 175cc
AG bike (the AG stands for agricultural). Poor brakes, a
bad clutch – it truly was a skill to ride this little thing over
the same obstacles that the behemoths ride over.
The route itself was amazing – even though we got
lost… The problem with utilising the track setting on the
GPS is this – if there are not enough track points, it is
easy to get lost particularly when there are a lot of intersecting and winding roads. We ended up doing around a
100km, but the route was amazing.
There were a lot of extremely tight turns, very, very slippery,
long traverses of slushy mud and water and rocky sections. ..
Apart from one or two walking-speed falls, we were
pretty lucky considering the difficulty of the surface. No
damage to the bikes (even egos!). The most frustrating
part of getting lost was to be able to get to within 200m
of the lunch spot, but unable to get there as we were
200m above them! Apparently we were not the only
ones getting lost… That would be my only suggestion
for change for the next challenge – better route markers
and more track points on the GPS. The scenery was
amazing, however.
Some rain over the Saturday night left the campsite very
muddy and the route out towards the tar road treacherous. The organisers had to close the original route and
find a new route up the little koppie.
Would I attend next year? Yes! I would like to see a bit
more of the Pretoria Club members there. For those who
are new to off-road riding, it will be the perfect
start. Quite a few people had their very first off-road experience at this event – Eddie did quite a bit of coaching
on looking up, standing up and opening up the night before. None of them had major spills and enjoyed it tremendously.
The camp site from Bruno Gila’s view and in the picture Phillipe Roux, Bruno Gila (front), Colin King and Antony Page.
Other members joining Gert Steyn were Mark Schültz & Eddie Immelman.
SPOKE
& PISTON
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A N E W B M W M O T O R C Y C L E S TA R R I S E S I N T H E E A S T
HENRI HEYNS
(INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY SHARON SMITH)
A short while ago Bavarian Motorcycles opened a retail outlet on Hans Strydom Drive in Equestria, approximately
15 kms north-east of their present premises in Vermeulen Street, Pretoria Central. It occupies 750 m2 and is located
on the corner of Hans Strydom Drive and Bendeman Boulevard, directly opposite Makro.
Roger Faulkner-Smith has taken over this dealership of these bikes will never be used for off-road riding as
with the aim of making it a formidable outlet for the mar- they perform equally well on- as well as off-road.
que in the Pretoria area. Asked how he aims going about BMW Motorcycles East employs 17 staff members inthis objective he said that the East of Pretoria is growing cluding 4 new appointees, all being able and willing to
at a quicker pace than anywhere else and that a BMW provide excellent all-round service to customers. It will
Motorcycle outlet should be there to make itself felt. continue to support the BMW Motorcycle Club in its preHopefully, with daily commuter and other traffic increas- sent location, but the probability exists that an alternative
ing at an enormous
venue for Club activipace with all its attenties be found some
dant problems, more
time in the future to
people will realise the
make
attendance
advantages of rather
from either side of
motorcycling to work
town more convenand business than travient for all.
elling by car or public
This new showroom
transport. Apart from the
complements
the
pleasure of weekend
existing
Bavarian
and holiday tours and
Motorcycles Showrallies, the plusses of
room and Service
commuting by bike are
Centre located in
much more than the miArcadia,
Pretoria,
nuses. This is especially
emphasising Bavatrue in relation to purrian's presence in the
chasing cost, fuel conPretoria motorcycle
Bavarian East’s Simon Pilford (After Sales Manager)
sumption, parking space
market.
The new
and Roger Faulkner-Smith (Dealer Principal).
requirements, low mainpremises will display
tenance cost, and more
an array of elegant BMW Motorcycle models and parts,
importantly, travelling in peak hour traffic.
as well as a full spectrum of rider gear apparel and
Asked what puts the East apart from other areas as far equipment, meeting the taste of every customer.
as development is concerned, Roger said that there is
The showroom is expected to attract several potential
tremendous expansion in that area, quoting that residen- customers, from businessmen and residents in the area
tial plans for 2000 new houses of 700 m2 were being to passers-by along the main road.
considered. Such a huge influx of people into the East
Also, as a continuation of Bavarian Motorcycles commitnaturally bodes well for business all round.
ment to providing optimum customer satisfaction, BavaBavarian Motorcycles East anticipates selling in the or- rian East will be offering a state-of-the-art showroom
der of 200 new motorcycles per year. This target may with BMW-trained service experts, safety checks and a
well be reached due to increased transport requirements quality guarantee. Demo loan motorcycles during serand the fact that Japanese bikes are experiencing a vices, collection and delivery by prior arrangement will
sharp increase in price because of the depreciation of be made available to BMW motorcycle customers.
the Yen relative to other currencies. Some Japanese
Bavarian Motorcycles proves again that their priority lies
motorcycles have almost doubled in price, thereby makin providing the best service, ensuring satisfaction and
ing BMW products relatively cheaper and therefore more
comfort in full realisation that their customers are their
attractive. According to Roger the BMW best sellers are
real lifetime investment. Visit them and discover their
GS and Adventure bikes, but in all probability some 80%
commitment for yourself.
Bavarian East Motorcycles
Fountains Adventure Centre
Cnr Hans Strydom Drive & Bendeman
Boulevard, Equestria.
Please Note: The actual physical address is - Shop #2 Fountains Adventure
Centre, No 3 Etienne Str, Equestria X99.
Tel: 012 809 3601
Fax: 012 809 3607
VOLUME 14 NO 2
MARCH /APRIL 2009
Page 4
STOKKIESDRAAI
3 DAMS
It has become tradition to do the 3 Dams ride in February..
Seventeen GS’ers and 23 road bikes took the roads to see the
Hartebees-poort-, Olifantsnek and Buffelspoort Dams. The
breakfast venue was once again the Van Gaalen’s Cheese
Farm. Thanks to Richard for organising the venue and the
Road Ride.
In March Johan Maree
led 24 Roadies to the
banks of the Vaal river
near Orkney. A wellorganised trip; the
group could relax and
enjoy brunch on
a pontoon!
▲ Johan & Marisabel Strauss on the RT
Etienne Pieterse’s summary of the GS ride:
We set off towards Erasmia for the first taste of dirt. I shot
ahead to take some pictures at the Hennops River crossing,
but sadly it was bone-dry. After the dry river crossing, we
made our way through the Skeerpoort towards Breedtsnek
Pass. All we found was dust, dust and to top it all off, a little
more dust. I felt for poor Colin, our sweeper. He had to scratch
the dust out of his eye sockets at Van Gaalen’s!
After a nice rest at the top of Breedtsnek, we descended the
pass again and took some lovely dirt roads back to Van
Gaalen’s. The road had seen its fair share of rain, and was
very rutted in places. It would have been quite a different story
in the wet. After lunch and a few cold ones, most went their
separate ways back home, but a few of us, decided to take the
same road back through the Skeerpoort and back via Erasmia
W AT E R B E R G
LEON LOMBARD
The March Club ride visited the
popular Klein Kariba resort near
Warmbaths. Adriaan was our esteemed leaded on this trip and gave
us a good briefing before we departed about roads that had been
washed away, sandy patches, and
the like. After somewhat of a mission we eventually hit the R101 towards Warmbaths in temperatures
not exceeding 22 degrees - lovely
riding weather.
In Warmbaths some filled up,
checked fuel, pumped tyres while
others just polluted their lungs.
Soon we were out of town and
heading into the Waterberge. This
area must have had lots of rain as
the landscape was covered in lush
green vegetation. The roads were
generally in a good condition, between a level 1 and 2, with only a
few surprises. Eventually we
headed towards Donkerpoort, a
section which caused the downfall
of several riders.*
We arrived at Klein Kariba, a previously forbidden area for motorcycles and before you could say BMW
Motorcycle Club, Pretoria, South
Africa, the parking lot was packed
with bikes and we were getting a
few stares from the local campers.
After all the morning’s excitement
we were all very ‘skraal’, and those
food tables suffered under our onslaught. Fortunately we behaved
impeccably, so I reckon we can go
there again in future?
All the best to the riders who took a
spill. Thanks Adriaan and Pieter for
navigating and sweeping. This was
well worth it. Pity we all scattered
after breakfast; in hindsight I should
have taken a dip in the pool…
* Bruises, hairline fractures, a few
broken ribs and fingers, but nothing
too serious – They’re all recovering
well – Ed.
More stories and pictures
on the forum . . .
▲ Etienne at the (old) sign
at Klein Kariba’s entrance:
‘Geen Troeteldiere of Motorfietse’
▼ Drix Pretorius took this picture:
No words needed.
SPOKE
& PISTON
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MOAM VELDFIETS OEFENDAG
PIETER DE KOKER
Die MOAM veldfiets oefendag is gehou op 28 Maart in
die Ooste van Pretoria by die Avondzon gruisgroef langs
die Sambok restourant. Die dag was hoofsaaklik ‘n pretdag vir die MOAM span, vriende en familie, terwyl daar
ook hard aan fiksheid en rytegniek gewerk is.
Die MOAM span is in Augustus 2006 gestig toe ‘n paar
klublede Charl du Preez en Stefan Janse van Rensburg,
saam met vriende ‘n wegbreek-naweek met veldfietse in
Qwa-Qwa gehad het. Hulle het toe in aanraking gekom
met die sosiaal-georiënteerde wedrenspanne soos die
“Fatties&Moanies” en “K-Dogs” en daar is besluit dat die
vriendegroep ook so ‘n span moet stig. In die vroeë oggendure is daar toe op die naam
MOAM - (Men on a Mission) besluit.
Die MOAM-span bestaan uit omtrent twintig ryers, waarvan 2
dames is wat ook gereeld kompeteer in veldfiets uithouwedrenne.
Verlede naweek se oefendag is
uitged(r)ink deur Colin King en die
Colin King
oorhoofse reëlings en koördinering is deur Stefan J v
Rensburg behartig. Die ryers is in spanne van twee
ingedeel sodat die spanne min of meer ewe vinnig is.
Peter Goeie ryers is met swakker ryKirchner ers ingedeel. Elke span moes
om die beurt die 6.2km baan in
die kortste tyd aflê, wat gewissel
het van 10 tot 15 minute per
rondte, in ‘n aflosformaat. Die
span wat die meeste rondtes in
drie uur in die vinnigste tyd kon
aflê is as wenners aangewys.
Daar was net 16 sekondes tussen die 1ste en 2de plekke en
22 sekondes tussen die 3de en
4de plekke.
Die eerste 3 spanne was soos volg:
1ste: Eugene Beyers en Peter Kirchner
2de: Johan Janse van Rensburg en Diek Prinsloo
3de: Garth Bell en Bruno Gila
Adriaan Scheepers en Etienne Pieterse het opgetree as
baanbeamptes en seker gemaak dat almal op die baan
en by die reëls bly. Dani du Preez en Etienne het gesorg
vir die aksie-foto’s. Metgeselle en vriende het die dag wat
afgesluit is met ‘n prysuitdeling en braai, baie geniet. Ons
beplan 3 sulke geleenthede vir die jaar. Enige persoon
met ‘n veldfiets wat sosiaal aan veldfiets-wedrenne wil
deelneem is welkom om aan te sluit. Veldfietse is ‘n baie
veilige en goedkoop manier om motorfietsbedrewenheid
te verbeter.
SPECIAL EAR PLUGS
SHEELAGH HANSEN
Sheelagh sent this valuable information for those interested in optimum protection and communication in noise.
For a long time now we have wanted to have special ear plugs made to fit our ears but have never found someone
who could offer something that could really work well for us. Although we want to cut out the wind noise we still
want to be able to talk to each other over the intercom and most ear plugs prevent this. At last we have found someone who can make ear plugs that can cut out certain frequencies but still allow other frequencies to get through.
They also set them to suit your specific hearing range (it is NOT one setting suites all). It is called Noise-Ban Elite
and is available from Leigh Biagio 012 809-6110.
VOLUME 14 NO 2
MARCH /APRIL 2009
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C L U B B O LT S & N U T S
LIEF & LEED
An old Friend and Mentor Indisposed
Mike Wright had a neck operation on
9 February. He is recovering well and will be back
on his bike early in May.
Spoke ‘n Piston regrets to have to report that Bruce Meyers,
long-time biking enthusiast and erstwhile owner of Bavarian
Motorcycles in Pretoria, is not well. He is in hospital at present
undergoing treatment and hopefully will recover sufficiently to
be able to return home soon.
***
I am sure that all who know him wish him a speedy and complete recovery and to his charming wife Wendy, the fortitude to
continue standing by his side and to see to it that Bruce receives the attention and encouragement for him to be up and
about within a short while.
Keep the wheels turning Bruce. We need your knowledge,
experience and charm for a long time to come yet!
Henri Heyns
Ons is dankbaar om te berig dat Elsabé Olivier
bykans volkome herstel het na haar onverwagse
siekte-toestand en ernstige operasie.
***
Johan & Ina Maartens lost their son Emile in a
tragic incident in Saldanha.
***
Leon Lubbe is verplaas na Queensland in
Australië. Ons wens hom alle voorspoed toe!
***
.
Alun Peck & Max Jurisch had unlucky incidents
on the Waterberg ride, but both are recovering well.
8 & 10 May:
Forum Stats
Please note!
We have 205 registered users!
Due the 1st May being
a public holiday, the
Club meeting and the
Sunday rides will take
place the second weekend of May.
Our users have posted a total of 7620
messages but the sad news is: 118 of the
registered members have posted less than
3 messages. In case you can’t remember
your username and password, contact
[email protected]
Many thanks to the 50 active members
for the information, reports and pictures
(and humour too!)
You’ll find the link to the forum on our
Club’s website bmwclubs.co.za
Honorary Member acknowledged ►
Hennie de Beer (middle) was contacted in 1995 by
Bruce Meyers. He was asked to manage the bar for the
monthly Club Socials. He was recently presented with
his Honorary Member badge (although he was the first
person to be so nominated).
Clubhouse jacket and helmet
have new owners!
The helmet and jacket that have hung in the Clubhouse
for more than a year were auctioned at the February
Club meeting. Nico Fourie & Attie Booysen are the
new owners and the money went into the Club account.
SPOKE
& PISTON
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ONTMOET PIETER DE KOKER
punte ‘n tweede maal besoek. Sy
gunsteling grondpas is die Orri
Bragwanth pas wat ongelukkig in ‘n
bewaringsgebied val en nie vrylik
toeganklik is nie. Sanipas, Gamkaskloof,
Baviaanspoort en die Prins Alfredpas is
ander grondpasse op sy lys van
gunstelinge. Hy geniet die tweespoor
sandpaadjies van Mosambiek en
Kosibaai ook verskriklik en leer elke keer
iets nuuts wanneer hy dit aandurf met sy
1150.
“Pieter is gebore in Randfontein in 1971
en gaan skool te Brakpan waar hy in
1989 matrikuleer. Hy verwerf ‘n
Krygkorbeurs in st. 10 en studeer aan
RAU (nou Universiteit van
Johannesburg) vanaf 1990 waar hy in
1993 B.Ing Meganies en in 1996 M.Ing
Meganies verwerf. In 2000 tot 2003
studeer hy deeltyds aan Universiteit van
Pretoria en verwerf sy MBA-graad in
2003. Tydens studentedae spits hy hom
hoofsaaklik toe op sy studies en neem
deel aan rugby, korfbal, gewigoptel en
krieket.
Adriaan Scheepers was in 2001 en 2002
die Klub se GS koördineerder en toe hy begin vasbrand
Sy loopbaan as ingenieur begin in 1996 by Krygkor in die word Pieter se neef, Pieter Swart, gekoöpteer om hom te
help. Sy neef besluit in 2002 om sy GS te ruil vir ‘n karaveld van Militêre Voertuie en Geniestelsels. Tydens
hierdie periode begin hy ‘n liefde ontwikkel vir grondpad- vaan en ‘n vrou en dit is toe dat Pieter ingetrek word om
Adriaan te help. Pieter skaf ook ‘n Honda XLR250 in
voertuie en voertuigstelsels. Hy neem ook deel aan
2004 aan om sy veldry-tegniek te verbeter. Hy is tans lid
klubkrieket, korfbal en padwedlope. Ongelukkig knip ‘n
van die MOAM (Men on a Mission) renspan en neem
ernstige kniebesering in 2001 sy sportloopbaan kort. In
dié tyd woon hy in ‘n kommune saam met sy neef wie vir sosiaal deel aan veldrenne op ‘n Yamaha WRF250.
hom ’n F650GS as algemene vervoermiddel aangeskaf
Hy werk tans by die WNNR as navorsings-groepleier in
het. Die gogga byt en Pieter skaf toe in September 2001 die velde robotika, militêre voertuie en springstof. In sy
‘n rooi F650 Funduro aan. Dié fiets het hy gery tot in
vrye tyd lees hy graag en is ‘n baie ywerige ondersteuner
2004 totdat dit poegaai was. Hy besoek in dié tydperk
van rugby, krieket, motorfiets-wedrenne (pad, veld en
drie ekstreme punte van ons land: Kaap Agulhas,
MX) asook F1.”
Kosibaai en Pontdrift en leen daarna Adriaan Scheepers
On behalf of the Club and
se wit 1982 R80GS om Alexanderbaai te besoek toe sy
THANK YOU!
all
its members, I would like
Funduro op 70 000km ingee. Pieter hou daarvan om
to thank Pieter for the way he managed the Club in the
homself en sy fiets tot op die uiterste te toets, daarom
past.
Being a professional with a demanding career, he
besluit hy toe om vir hom ‘n baie taai fiets aan te skaf en
still
finds
time for the Club and is once again willing to
koop in April 2004 ‘n R1150 GS Adventure. Hy het reeds
serve as GS Captain and to organise Club trips. - Ed.
amper 110 000 km met die fiets afgelê en al die verste
BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER
OF THE BMW MOTORCYCLE CLUB
PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA
S H A R E D
R I D I N G
All runs and events are subject to
confirmation
at the prior Club social
PO Box 56001
450 Vermeulen St
meeting. This is a work-in-progress
Arcadia
Arcadia
schedule and may be altered at any
time. No responsibility will be accepted
0007
Pretoria 0083
for changes to the programme.
(012) 323 4865
IMPORTANT: Non-Club members are
(012) 803 7123 fax 0866112734
welcome to attend Club riding events
Chairman: Richard Hussey
as guests. Non-members, however, are
required to sign an indemnity form
Secretary: Zonica Vermeulen
before participating. The form can be
Treasurer: Etienne Pieterse
downloaded from the Home Page. The
E-mail: [email protected]
Club has an official policy regarding the
use and financial compensation of
Website: www.bmwclubs.co.za
support vehicles on official overnight
Editor Spoke & Piston: Henri Heyns
club trips. (Details on Events Page.)
P L E A S U R E
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website. Visit us there with newsy bits,
information on new products, what is
happening on the motorcycling scene,
etc. Please send articles, pictures,
comments, etc. to the Editor, Spoke ‘n
Piston, PO Box 40422, Arcadia, 0007
or email to [email protected]
INDEMNITY: Although reasonable
care has been taken to ensure the
correctness of all material contained
herein, the publisher cannot be held
liable for any inaccuracies that may
occur or damage/loss sustained as a
result of advice given.
Club evening: Every first
Friday of the month @
18:00
“Shared riding pleasure whilst fostering fellowship by the safe, supportive,
responsible and courteous enjoyment of BMW motorcycles.”
See page 7 for Club contact details
▲ Leon Lombard
André Bezuidenhout jr ►
▲ Adriaan’s Old Faithful
▼ Jamie’s Fastest One
and Ann, Richard, Elaine and Lynne at
Van Gaalen’s during the 3 Dams trip in
February ▼
Thanks for
the use of
your pictures!
- Ed.
Wahl, Dave
& Dorothy’s
pride on the
banks of the
Orange river.
▼
UPCOMING EVENTS!
There will be a Sunday morning ride
the first weekend of every month.
Ride Calendar on www.bmwclubs.co.za
More info on all these trips on the forum.
8 May: Club meeting
10 May: Sunday rides to Dullstroom
5 April:
Longer trips:
Roadies: Stonehaven on Vaal. Meet
Road: Around Lesotho 9 -13 April
LeRoy Olivier at Atterbury Shell for
Canopy Tour: 25 April - 2 May
departure at 7:00 for 7:30.
GS: Etienne Pieterse will lead the
GS: Sani Pass - Easter 10 - 13 April
group to the Loskop Dam area
Transkei: 24 April - 3 May
6:00 for 6:30
BMW Biker Gathering:
29 – 31 May
It is important to register
for this event!
Train tour to Cape town:
19 - 27 September:
Contact Deon Mattheys
Check for details on the website.