OUT IN THE SHED
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The Antique Motorcycle Association of Australia
pulled off a blinder for the weekend commencing
noon Friday the 25th through to Sunday the
27th August.
This event is for all makes and models of
motorcycles, American, British, Japanese so long as
they were 35 years and older. It was obvious upon
my arrival that the army of volunteers, under the
guidance of their president Tony Blain, was very
well organised, friendly and dedicated to ensure
that this event was going to work. In fact it was a
ripper of a weekend. The number of persons
through the gate over the weekend exceeded 3,
and favourable comments were forthcoming
indicating that these enthusiasts were keen to again
attend next year. The date for that next event has
already been set at the same venue for the last
weekend in August 2018.
The location, Bulli Showground, was ideal in that
it provided both indoor sites for selling of parts and
machines as well as where the long awaited auction
was being held. Outdoors there was a well set out
swap meet area on the trotting track and camping
was available on the infield area of the grounds.
Seminars were held which included Sil Losito
focusing on how to create a patina image with a
display of experiments with paints, acids, flame and
more. David Reidie outlined the background and
involvement of the Harley Davidson machines since
the introduction of the Racing Series by the
competition department in 1929. Chris Zock discussed
the operation of magnetos and generators, and what
problems can be encountered as well as the overhauland maintenance of these parts. Miro Radojcin and
Brian Martin from Magnum Motorcycles talked and
gave a display on wheel building. Adrian Veale gave
a talk and display of motorcycle photography.
The Chief Judge of AMCA America, Don Dzurick
was in attendance and awarded recognition awards
for different categories. Motorcycles are judged on
their respective merits and not against each other.
The original 1972 Honda scored extremely well, as
an untouched original machine. The simple test for
AMCA judging is to compare the motorcycle with
how it left the factory.
The auction on Saturday afternoon saw several
machines sold at good prices. The first machine
sold was a small capacity 1918 Model K Indian two
stroke which sold at $18,500. A 1940 4 cylinder
Indian which appeared to be well restored sold for
$102,500 with some additional sellers fees added.
Classic Racing identity, Ken Lucas had a Matchless
G50, AJS 7R and an early Manx Norton included in
the auction, however they failed to reach a
reserve. Those selling at the swap meet sold well.
One of those being Paul Draper, phone 0434 104
881 whose specialty is WLA parts as is Redfern
Motor Parts, usually based at Corrimal phone
(02) 4284 6733.
It is close to the Sydney Metropolitan area
which is lacking a significant event such as this
catering for all models, all makes and all brands
of classic, vintage and antique motorcycles
35 years and older.
See you next issue,
PeteABOVE Indian 4 fetched just over $100,000.
BELOW Winner of the People’s Choice Ricky Moss’s Mk11 Square Four Ariel.“I believe that this event will go ahead and gain further
momentum and be a major ‘must attend’ motorcycle event.”