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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: Sammundo on May 13, 2012, 08:51:33 am
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hi. im looking for a club local to brisbane where i can race my 2 bikes. i have a 79dt125 and a 84 ts185. ive tried emailing the two local clubs i can find to see if my bikes fit into any clas but i leep getting delivery failures. the clubs being the bmcc and qvmx. any help much appreciated.
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Hi Sammundo, sorry our club has not replied, not sure what is going on with the email situation but will get on to it. The 79 DT 125 is fine to race, if your ts 185 is twin rear shock air cooled, with drum brakes front and rear, you can race with BMCC, however, if your 185 has linkage rear shock, or water cooled, or disc brake, QVMX is the club for you!
Keep Smiling :)
Jackie
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thanks for the reply. the ts is a twin shock air cooled so thats good news.i'll try and get joined up and hopefully be out there soon
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Membership form should be in your email box now :)
Keep Smiling :)
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Hi Queensland Vintage Motocross website is www.qvmx.com.au.
www.qvmx.com is not affiliated with our club.
We have a number of great events this year including senior and junior practise days,vinduro and race days.
You are welcome to join our club just turn up and and join on the day of an event.
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Hi Robo, Classic MX Championship 9-10 June at Queensland Moto Park ( near B oonah. It'll be a fun event so saddle up and be in it on your Pre78 bike.. If not we could use some help. Cheers You can get me on 0459122090
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Sammundo,
hello mate, I believe there is a weekend practice nexts weekend for the BMMC at Nudgee (Raubers Road). I think it should be OK to turn up and join on the day.
Kevin
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bmcc is the club for your bikes. the great track layout , the grassy pits and the volunteers that run the club all make it worthwhile when we travel down from rocky to race. the little things like showing the current race number on the board near the starter and also being able to view the whole track from the pits is a credit to the club members.
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AND Double the Dirt coming up......
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Thanks for all the replys. went along to practice and joined bmcc and will be joining qvmx too. just wondering about this double the dirt weekend. Can i ride the same bike on the oval track as on the mx track. and if so will i need different tyres?
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Heya Matt, you can ride the same bike, however, you will have to change your tyres.
Keep Smiling :)
Jackie Mac
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Just the rear.
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You don't 'have' to change them, you can run the universal on the MX next day and still win. Just ask Glenn Chadwick :D
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havee 4 2nd hand michy trials tyres give away for double the dirt
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havee 4 2nd hand michy trials tyres give away for double the dirt
Hi Robin
I have a trials front but need a good rear one for my TM250 as the original Carlisle that was fitted has perished. It's an 18 inch so a 100/110 x 18 would be great if you have a good one?
PS. Still haven't done anything with that caravan/race transporter idea yet .. waiting to find an aluminium framed van first as the one I was looking at wasn't aluminium framed after all :(
Cheers
Craig
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they are not new but fine for once off race,new michy 165.00
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They wont need them Robin......they've canned the flat track bit of the Double the Dirt.
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They wont need them Robin......they've canned the flat track bit of the Double the Dirt.
??? Really .. so now it's "single the dirt?, "the dirt" or even "half the dirt" ;D
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why wouldn't this surprise us!!!!!!!!!!... ::) ::)
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If this is true then I must say I'm disappointed. I was looking forward to trying my newly acquired TM250 on methanol for the first time at the flat track. Even had the spare wheels underway so I could just change flat track to MX wheels and gearing.
Bugger :(
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You and me both Simo.
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They wont need them Robin......they've canned the flat track bit of the Double the Dirt.
Why? ??? That's disappointing from a dirt track perspective. Events like DTD are good for providing a crossover opportunity for MXers to try dirt track and visa versa. The two events in one weekend concept works as anyone who experienced Condo in the 90's will know.
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Well that's just DIRT-and second hand dirt at that-I mean shit!!
What's the story as it was one of the best double headers of the yr.
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Is it still a 2day meeting?
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well that'll teach us not to turn up at the agm now won't it!!!! maybe we could have had PRE 85 double the dirt n 3 moto's on a club day....
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I was at the meeting last night and i must say i voted to keep it. People need to get off their arse and get along to these meetings. >:(
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well some people can't get to these meetings thru one thing or another!!!! and if the concept of the SMS vote has been tried befor regarding continuing of a race meet then why can't it be used for more important matters???? this is the era of modern technology after all.. or is it because we ride old bikes we have to resort to old ways writing letters to complain n be heard..we'll all get an email saying its cancelled so why not to have a vote...
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I will give an explanation of the demise of double the dirt from one who was at the meeting last night...
- 13 members present (4 on comittee included) the club has 141 members (< 10 % present)
- last year 20 came to double the dirt i.e. a loss making exercise, although enjoyed by those who attended, myself included.
- 40 entries are needed to break even.
- it was decided its a good event but promotion has been lacking, esp. in view of the titles this year. its also a bit difficult to find officials for 2 days etc.
- So it went to a vote - 7 against and 4 for it. Those against dont do the dirt track so fair enough they cant see the point of running a loss making exercise.
- so 7 % of the club (who dont care about dirt track) decided the outcome of an event that those who have done it have always enjoyed !! Pretty ordinary hey!
- it was discussed that maybe we need the dirt track as a stand alone thing without the mx the next day because of inconvenience of tyre changing, 2 day event etc, to be discussed, and maybe we run an event for dirt track later in the year.
BUT..
its pretty hard to get a day in at North Brisbane club so I think that’s wishful thinking.
the track is booked, I sorted the free tyre sat arvo changer was sorted in Feb. Admittedly the tyre changer wasn’t there last year, but some ran with trials tyres on Sunday and were surprised how good they were. I changed my tyres over a couple of beers, no rush and that was alright too.
So... the event isn’t quite dead, and can happen but those who are keen better speak up pretty quick and put your money where your mouth is! 40 + needed within a week!!
It can run – even if its a non scored low stress event for those who are keen and those who want to try it. Im keen..
So the lesson is there-- if you don’t turn up to meeting the outcome is not always what you want
Sean Allanson
BMCC vice pres.
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Put me down for 1 Sean.
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i'll be in on it and bring a flaggie for sat... n taddy blazusiak won erzburg on a trials tire...besides there was plenty of traction on thr track on sunday with slicks on,, just ask popeye!!! n he'll surely be there as well.. so thats 2...who else!!!
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Double dirt is down for the 14th July, one whole month after the titles surely that would be enough time to advertise and make a call closer to the date.
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i didn/t get the usual text message about the meeting last night missed it (sorry) i was looking forward to ripping up the dirt track on the wasp :( :( :( :(
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keep the names rolling in..
need a list ...
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I'll be there.
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three of us . ;D
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And me
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list started,
Brian Fox
Lisa Fox
Shaun Pratt
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TM Man is right l will be there, and he's right in saying why aren't these bigger decisions made via text as they are an important meeting for the club? If we can decide to or not to rerun club rounds because of rain via text why can't we decide on these other issues via text, at least that way all members get to have a say, only my opinion........ Pre85 should have been done the same way.......
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Brian Fox
Lisa Fox
Shaun Pratt
Craig Simpson
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I don't have a problem with the process, if you want a say go to the meetings. I wasn't there too busy with the Nats, but I would support DtheD going ahead.
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good point popeye. wish id thought of of that at the time.. thats why we need you at the meetings!!!
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all the sidecar boys would be in i reckon !!!
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Yep we'll be there
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I was at the meeting last night and i must say i voted to keep it. People need to get off their arse and get along to these meetings. >:(
Hi Brian (or is it Lisa?)
I respect what you are saying because I know how much you and your family put into the cvlub along with the others that I don't know or haven't met yet. I too like to be involved with my club and I would love to get to these meetings but as I discussed with you at last Saturday's practice (if you are indeed Brian and not Lisa ;D) for me it's an impossibility. In fact I recently resigned as Treasurer of the Sunshine Coast 4WD Club, after holding a position on that club's committee for 10 more more years (because like to be involved). Why resign? Well I'm just too busy these days. I'm not complaining in any way but, like most, I work a full time day job but I also own and, with my wife, work in our 2 Eagle Boys pizza shops, both open 7 days a week (in fact I just got home now from working on Origin night). I also do the paperwork for both businesses. Then there are the 3 beautiful children we have, eldest just got her L's last Friday (OMG where did the time go??), youngest is only 10 .. all of which play soccer and all of which play musical instruments in the school bands etc. They are busy kids and that translates into busy parents as I'm sure you know with your tribe. Then we try to go camping up the beach now and then and we snow ski at least one week per year. I also attempt to maintain my ever burgeoning fleet of motorcycles (I'm a sucker for a VMX bike), and then there is my small collection of Muscle cars, one of which is undergoing a full restoration at the moment ::).
Oh yeah and I sometimes get to the race track for a ride too ... but I'm buggered if I know where I find the time to be honest ;D
So unfortunately I just can't make these meetings, partly because they are over 100kms away from me but mostly because I just don't have the time. As I said above, I would love to be involved further but just can't do it.
So again, not complaining at all but I would definately support a system of being involved without actually attending however not if that involves a lot of effort bby the club just to cater for me as I would not want that either.
Cheers
Craig
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Do you have to join the club to ride it or is it interclub?
If I don't have to join yet another club I may put my name down.
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i am hearing you, we have a hour trip each way for the meeting. it would be good to see more face's at the meetings. any club needs in put from its members whether its via e-mail or being there on the night. without people puting in their ideas, time and their hard work we would have nowhere to ride. they are always open to ideas and feedback.I believe this decision should have been given to all club members as not everyone can get to the meetings as you say. I am sure you if this was sent to the committee via email they would certainly take it into consideration.
Brian.
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interclub challenge with QVMX up to Pre 85
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i am hearing you, we have a hour trip each way for the meeting. it would be good to see more face's at the meetings. any club needs in put from its members whether its via e-mail or being there on the night. without people puting in their ideas, time and their hard work we would have nowhere to ride. they are always open to ideas and feedback.I believe this decision should have been given to all club members as not everyone can get to the meetings as you say. I am sure you if this was sent to the committee via email they would certainly take it into consideration.
Brian.
So is there enough time to overturn or change the decision Brian? If so what would that take?
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You can ride Noel.....be the only time that SWM would be full noise bro. ;D
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If we can get the 40 + names in a week its a viable event,
how its run can be worked out. putting my neck out here...but yes it will happen.
its an event I'd be very disapointed not to see happen. one of the highlights for me and unique to vmx in qld.
Its interclub up to pre 85, no club joining fee so put the word out NOW!
keep the names rolling in, but only if you are sure you can ride it.
20 riders last year is the ghost that’s hanging over this one.
The dirt tracks nats possibly didn’t help as people had got their dirt track fix, but if you dont support the club when it puts on an event
this is the result.
Im starting the name list from whats been written above, take it off if youre not happy - keep adding:
14 down, only need 26 more..
Sean Allanson
BMCC vice pres.
Brian Fox
Lisa Fox
Shaun Pratt
Craig Simpson
Sean Allanson
glenn wollenweber
Steve New
Steve Cox
Popeye
Col Metcher
tmman
eml
noel
mainline
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NSR you have to not only join the club but be on the committee by the look of it :D
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update on the list, come on guys if you want this to happen we all have to do our thing, get the word out :)
keep Smiling :)
Jackie Mac
Brian Fox
Lisa Fox
Shaun Pratt
Craig Simpson
Sean Allanson
glenn wollenweber
Steve New
Steve Cox
Popeye
Col Metcher
tmman
eml
noel
mainline
Jamie McMurdo
Wayne Holloway
Adam Laman
Nick Higgs
Ash Palmer
Renee MacDonald
John Tate
Dodgee
Michael Grimes
Michael Bamford
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Jeez more sidecar folk than the spectacular :D :D :D
We'll run solo as support class-all in!
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Any of those s/h trials tyres still available?
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Put me on that list.
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Calling all Coffs Harbour crew!! Donny Thornton are you our there????? :D ;D :D ;D
Keep Smiling :)
Jackie Mac
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add me to the list
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Awesome guys, ok side car guys are counted as one, I know some of you go solo so can you please let us know, 16 names to go and we're in like flynn ;)
Keep Smiling :)
Jackie Mac
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have 3 left,also a complete rear wheel to suit 83/84 husky has sprocket and near new vee rubber trials tyre 250.00
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2 left
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Thanks
I am looking forward to having a "skid" at the Double the Dirt
thanks for the back tyre Robin,
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have 3 left,also a complete rear wheel to suit 83/84 husky has sprocket and near new vee rubber trials tyre 250.00
Hey Robin are you gong to the Nationals? If so can you please bring along that rear tire for me.
Cheers
Craig
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Good to see the numbers coming in.
It looks very likely we will get the 40 and hopefully more.
At monthly meeting on Tues the decision was made to cancel the dirt track.
To reverse this decision we will have to have a revote + possibly extraordinary meeting to pass it by the members as it is a club..
I will advise on this when i know how this will happen.
As a club we will also have to decide whether the dirt track day will be stand alone in future to make it more successful.
I can however guarantee anyone who rides the dirt track will have more corner speed on the mx track on Sunday!!
Steve New is threatening to unleash his champion framed methanol burning triumph 750 as well!
Be good to see a few oddballs coming out from the sheds..
Sean Allanson
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Can you put me down for a tire please Robin?
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Trying to send correspondance to BMCC can some one plz give me a suburb name post code 4507 ? 7 Charlotte Ave ?
thanks
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Hi Alison, you can post to PO box 731 Sandgate, 4017 look forward to seeing you at the titles, until then
Keep Smiling :)
Jackie Mac
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I'm in ........
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im in too.will be my first event and might need a little advise on a suitable tyre for the dirt track.
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I will be there and did so last year, I was alot faster in the corners the next day on the MX track. I even did a Bradbury at the Dirt Track when 1st and second fell off in front of me. Its a good day and we wouldn't be in this situation if Members bothered to turn up to general meetings.
So time its to do it sideways at Double the Dirt in July and QVMX are invited as the interclub. Lets see if those Pre 85 bikes can match it with the Classic MX machines.
Glenn.W
BMCC Club President.
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I'd really like to come up for this one but have family business in Melbourne that weekend :( Maybe next year... All the best with it, I'd hate to see this one lost from the calendar.
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What a brilliant response thanks guys :), but the more the merrier, Im sure we can get a lot more, lets shoot for sixty :)
Keep Smiling :)
Jackie Mac
Brian Fox
Lisa Fox
Shaun Pratt
Craig Simpson
Sean Allanson
Glenn wollenweber
Steve New
Steve Cox
Popeye sidecar and solo
Col Metcher
tmman sidecar and solo
eml sidecar
noel
mainline
Jamie McMurdo sidecar
Wayne Holloway sidecar
Adam Laman sidecar
Nick Higgs sidecar
Ash Palmer sidecar/solo?
Renee MacDonald
John Tate
Dodgee
Michael Grimes
Michael Bamford
Daryl Jones
Don Newell
Stewart Lemon
Brett Chandler
Graham Simeonidis
Wayne Skyring
Grant Mclennan
Simon Broad
Matt Sammons
Brett Downes
Ross Downes
Ron Chadwick solo/sidecar
Glenn Chadwick solo/sidecar
Alan Hughes
Guilia Hughes
Mitch Worthington
Wayne Ritchie sidecar
Afgan Weir sidecar
Adam Lifkie sidecar
Mick Doyle sidecar
Isacc Higgs sidecar
Shannon sidecar
Ausminx
Quote from: jackiemac on Today at 12:56:17 PM
Calling all Coffs Harbour crew!! Donny Thornton are you out there?
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Vote me in for the Flat Track - Pre 85 with some of the QVMX riders will be a hoot!
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simo and mainline got the last 2 michys,have a cheng shin left
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simo and mainline got the last 2 michys,have a cheng shin left
Thanks Robin 8) Can you bring it to the Nationals (assuming you are going of course ;D) ??
Cheers
Craig
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Cool, thanks Robin. I should have asked that t'll fit on a 125 ok?
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I should have asked that t'll fit on a 125 ok?
oh it'll fit mate,
you just remember to "gas it sucker!" ;D
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yes will go a 125 ,simmo no wont at the titles .will be shooting metalic silohuette qld titles(out to 200m with a pistol) that weekend,have a leg into A grade so need to shoot same score to be confirmed
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yes will go a 125 ,simmo no wont at the titles .will be shooting metalic silohuette qld titles(out to 200m with a pistol) that weekend,have a leg into A grade so need to shoot same score to be confirmed
Good luck with the shooting Robin (remind me to never piss you off ;D)
Might get it picked up by a courier during next week. Is the tyre at your workshop?
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yep tyre is at workshop
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have 2 brand new michy trials tyres can do for 150,00 ea
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Another thing the club could do is expand the list of clubs. Your allowed 5 for an interclub, why not invite say, Maryborough, Sunshine coast and Gold coast?
It would be good to have a few other clubs.
Just a thought.
I have contacted 5 guys on the Sunny coast, their keen but checking their calenders.
Fruity is real keen.
Your right John, It'll be good to give it a rev.