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JULY - AUGUST 2008

A glimpse of what's in the latest new look issue.

	'From the Table' - Ken's in-depth discussion as seen on the 'About the Register' page of the website.
	'Craig's Island Romp' - Report & photos courtesy of Jim Scaysbrook as he takes a look at the 2008 Island Classic, Phillip Island, Australia.
	'Ginger Molloy's Europe Days - Monza' - Ginger continues to give an insight into a privateer's first year in Europe (1963) and the ups and downs of racing.
	'Pukekohe Festival 2008 Revisited'- Photo montage of action - thrills & spills, courtesy of Phil Purdue, Highside photography.
	'Beware of Stale Fuel' - Written by Andrew McClintock - courtesy of Beaded Wheels Magazine. four weeks in your tank is all it takes for your unleaded fuel to become stale. - Read about the symptoms and problems.
	'Legend of the Motorcycle Concours' (Held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Half Moon Bay, California.) by Ken McIntosh who was invited to be a judge at this prestigious event. The photos tell the story accompanied by a short article.
	'Fund Raising' - Article & photos by Sandra Thorne who has followed the achievements of Adam Chambers when he started racing with the Classic Register and now joins Sam Smith & Nick Cole in modern racing. (All three started racing with the Register in their early teens and continue to race both classic and modern machinery.)
	'Looking Back' - A touch of nostalgia by Lynda Maddock as she looks back at those very early years of the register and her own racing. (We will be celebrating the Register's 30th birthday meeting in February 2009).
	'Donington Park, UK. - 30th Anniversary of the return to motorcycle racing at Donington, June 2008. By Mark Holman who, by his own admittance, thought there would be more people & more close racing at the February Pukekohe meeting...
	'Fuel for the Technos' - Article & photos courtesy of Jeffrey Diamond. Hopefully, this very informative article will be the first of a series. The author has been writing technical literature for over 25 years and in this article covers - Drum brake function, Brake shoe types, Linkage operation and much more.
	Classifieds complete this edition of Megaphone.

CLASSIFIED

FOR SALE

Remote starter. Robust alloy construction. Coated rollers. Designed as a race bike starter, but also great for workshop use. Have run our one for 3 seasons starting many bikes at race meetings with no problems. $2,800.00.
Contact (09) 836 0515 or 027 2525 166

1 x Triumph T120/TR6 (1 only) service manual (bound photocopy) We think a complete gasket set for the same bike? We are open to offers as we have no idea what they are worth. Ph (06) 357 1591

BSA Head 250 S.V. Barrel and head (1 piece) $100.00.

Ariel gear box $350.00.

B31/B33 Flywheels $250.00.

Wheel rim, 19" 36 hole $110.00 each.

Royal Enfield Big End, roller type $250.00.

Ariel Twin oil pump 500 $250.00.

A10 040 High Comp. Pistons $200.00 ea.

Triumph T100R High Comp. Pistons STD $250.00 each.

Triumph JoMo Cam $55.00, 1 only.

Girder forks lightweight $350.00.

Wheel rim, 19" 40 hole, chrome, new $100.00 each.

Matchy single heavy duty tappet inspection cover. Will not crack. $45.00

Phone Graeme on 07 8465099 or 0274835640

Fantic 200 twin shock trials bike. Good condition. New piston, sleeve, Mikuni carb. $1700 o.n.o. Phone Steve on (09) 435 7065 after 6 p.m.

Velocette MAC 350 1936 Pre War championship winning bike. C/R gearbox, TT Carb, very fast fully sorted bike. $17,000 o.n.o. Phone Steve on (09) 435 7065 after 6 p.m. for more details.

Centre strap (1 only) for featherbed frame slim line (lowboy) Norton fuel tank $35+ p&p. Also 1 x Lucas mag to suit Matchless or AJS. Reconditioned. Has plate packer (removable). Also to suit BSA or Royal Enfield single $350. Phone: Laurie (04) 472 9364

Lucas KNR1 Racing Magnetos Fully rebuilt. Also other mags for sale. Contact Lynda Maddock (09) 422 2638 Bus.

BSA 1951 B31with B33 engine. Intermediate rod with high compression piston. The bike's in reasonable condition and goes well. Not vinned. we have documentation on bike and its three owners. $4,200 ono. Ph Barry (09) 836 0515 or 027 2525 166

WANTED

BSA Rocket III parts wanted, especially tinware. Ph. Mark (09) 443 8394 or 021 390 208

Ural Outfit. Preferably 750 but anything considered. Contact Blair (09) 445 7582.

Sidecar - Classic Post-war Sidecar wanted for BSA project. Phone Mark (07) 827 0796

Amal Mk2 concentric, 34mm, stub mount. Ph. Richard (09) 817 5112

MEGAPHONE EDITOR WANTED - Acting Editors have been appointed but the NZCMRR wishes to consider any alternative applicants . The position is unpaid, though expenses are covered, and needs someone with a fair bit of time and some basic computer and literacy skills. The Editor need not be an office-holder, or even an NZCMRR member. However, on appointment, would be required to be a member and would become a de-facto member of the Committee.
Please reply to Linley or Barry Deane (09) 836 0515

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