Author Archives: Charles Oliver

Wanted

24 Oct

Seat, exhaust & headlight for an XS650 Yamaha 1972

David 0420 227 414

Centre stand for Yamaha FJ600 Seca 2 1994 vmodel

Bob 0409 677 553

 

Midweek Ride 17th October 2023

19 Oct

A bright sunny day that all agreed was perfect for a ride. Sixteen motorcycles and MarkHowson’s, RAF sidecar outfit, assembled at Hawthorn Park for our monthly Tuesday ride.Tony Mitchell, our Captain and we hoped ride leader, told us that he … Read More »

Vale : Rob Smyth

3 Oct

It was with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of Rob Smyth. Rob was a member of COMCC for the past 21 years and, with his knowledge of all things motorcycle related and his skills in casting and manufacturing of parts, will be sadly missed. He was one of the more active members of the club: regularly attending mid-week and moped rides. He was always approachable at our meetings and social events and had time for all members who he came into contact with.

Rob loved pre 1930 AJS motorcycles and he even owned and restored a rare AJS car, which he showed at the All British Day event and drove in the 2016 Bay to Birdwood. His other passion was making steam trains – a memorable club meeting saw him show one of his trains, which was 35 years in the making. 

Our condolences are offered to Rob’s wife and family – he will be sorely missed by the club.

FOMSA – The Classic Owners Ride to the Murray Lands

28 Sep

IMPORTANT – change of start time

 

There is a change of start time for The Classic Owners Ride to the Murray Lands on Monday 2nd October 2023. We now meet at 9:30 am for a 10 am start at Civic Park, Modbury.

There is also a change of start time for The Gilman Speedway Tour on Thursday October 5th – it now starts at 10 am.

Wanted : 1969 Yamaha DS6 parts

25 Sep

1969 Yamaha DS6 Parts Seat – Any condition RH Engine Cover Fuel Tap LH Side cover retaining screw. Engine bash plate Stuart               0497 035 013

Midweek Ride 6th September

11 Sep

            Wednesday 6th was bright and sunny for our bi-weekly ride, it even tried to be warm! 15 machines including two sidecars were ready to set off at 10am. I was appointed leader for the day’s ride and suggested Wistow, … Read More »

Monthly Sunday Ride 27th August 23

11 Sep

Sunday morning was overcast and cool at Hawthorn Crescent, by 10 o’clock we had 14 diverse motorcycles ready for the ride.            Most impressive to my eye was an enormous 1890cc Indian, which the rider said “took concentration to keep … Read More »