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SUNDAY BREAKFAST RUN

25 June 2017

Only six members braved the weather and turned up

at Pinehaven Garage for a run and to support the West

Rand Awareness Ride Against Farm Murders.

We extended a special welcome to our President who

arrived on his finally repaired Kawa ZX14. His smile told it all…. Fin had arrived in her biker gear and was

gladly going pillion on Daniel’s bike. Poor Rob was

left alone in the Cage.

After some members stomachs were growling some-

what it was a unanimous decision to take a short time

out and shoot off the Amanzingwe Lodge for a quick

breakfast. Along Satellite road Kurt’s sentimental

MV Dragster threw in the towel and died a quick

death. Kurt encouraged her with much TLC

and flicking of control switches and knobs

and she was resuscitated to continue the ride. Kurt led the group and had no more sentimen-

tal outbursts from her electronics again.

It was like in 2 ticks and we were there, paid,

plated up and seated outside under the clear

warming up winter sun. Their breakfast feast

is still the best value for money in the area.

After breakfast had settled, Daniel led the

pack to go and rejoin at the Castle Inn along

the N14 so to continue with the Awareness Ride Against Farm Murders Event.

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West Rand

Ulysses Times

28 June 2017

Official Chapter Sunday Ride - every 2nd Sunday of each month. Meet at Pine Haven Sasol Garage 08h30 for 09h00.

Sunday Breakfast Runs - 08h30 to depart 09h00 from Pinehaven Sasol Garage All Year Round - where at least one member of the

Committee will accompany the riders. [GPS S26.06168 E27.83200]

Rides

Est. 1999

Coldest Temp recorded on Sunday morning on

route to Sasol Pinehaven was snapped at the T-

junction of R500 and the N14 at 08h08 = 1.0oc

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SUNDAY BREAKFAST RUN

25 June 2017 [Continued from Page 1]

On arriving at the Castle Inn, Daniel offered his apologies

that he had to leave the group due to him being invited to a Sunday’s Lunch date with his daughter, Deidre.

Kurt immediate mission was to find the ticket sales and to source some tickets so as to get some liquid beverages to

quench the throat.

There were many biker clubs represented at the event. The

music was great the beers cold and food was warm. The

main thrust of the event being the handing out of flyers at the

intersection at CradleStone then followed by a mass ride to the Castle Inn.

The President of Megaforce West Rand, JJ thanked the Ulys-ses members for supporting the event and stated it was

greatly appreciated.

Check the photo out on the left - Jackie Shrunk and Fin & Rob got taller - wonder

what they were drinking? Note our Vice, Kurt, busy organising the important stuff.

All reported home safe via UlyChat - Great day had by all - in fact and I quote what

Fin had to say “Home Safe, thanks to all for a lovely day, best in ages.”

Breakfast Table at Amanzingwe Lodge

The first round at Castle Inn on arrival

Buck near the Lodge Gates at Amanzinqwe Lodge

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January

2 - Boyd Smit

February

8 - Fin Rogers

28 - Anne-Maria Nethercote

March

21- Kurt von Broembsen

28 - Kathy Braddon

April 23 - Rob Stevenson

May

14 - Mike Jagermann

June

5 - Grant Braddon

8 - Jackie Ludick 15 - Greg Nethercote

27 - Harold van Zyl

July

27 - Michelle Rabie

August

01 - Daniel Deysel

18 - Mike Smith

23 - Allan Ferguson

September

October

November

15 - Morgan Jones

18 - Steve Vorster 20 - Bryn Willemse

27 - Hercules Van Den Berg

December

SATERDAY BREAKFAST RUN

24 June 2017

A Whatsapp message on UlyChat went

out from our President, Daniel on Friday afternoon at 17h33.

Daniel had just collected his Kawa ZX14 from the its service/repair of the clutch

after standing for many weeks waiting for

crucial parts to be imported. Daniel could-n’t wait for the Sunday run and asked who

could make a quick Saturday breakfast

run.

Bryn and Allan joined Daniel at 09h00 at

the Pinehaven Sasol Garage on Saturday morning. Man, but was that ZX14 clean, polished, shin-

ning and rearing to ride. Daniel suggested a Breakfast close by

so The Bru was chosen.

Daniel took the led with Allan

Sweeping and took a nice quite

ride to The Bru.

Arrived and found the place

fairly well supported by bikers

on a Saturday morning. Found a parking spot and decided to be

seated outside on the open ve-

randa. The chairs were very cold

and Daniel soon sourced seat cushions to hide the cold.

We started with Cappuccinos, the Bru Breakfast ending with

Cappuccinos.

The waiter had met Daniel’s request that the plates will be warm to hot when served.

These so-called adhoc called outings many times over end up being very pleasant and enjoyed by

all. Give the calls in future some serious consideration and join in for the experience.

All reported home safe. Thanks Daniel for a great spur of the moment outing and ride.

This is usually a very lekker Jol to attend.

Biker Club members

come from East Rand, Joburg, Potch Klerks-

dorp, Vaal etc.

Good Music, Cold

Beers and Hot Food.

Mark your Diary!

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SOME DAY JOLS FLYERS

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Smile a While

Diarise Important Dates

A few important Chapter Dates to diarise:-

1. Chapter Meeting & Social - Please diarise: Saturday 15th July 2017, From 14h00 till Late, Venue Fin & Rob who are Hosting.

Other Dates of Day Jols & Ralies:-

1 - 2 July 2017 - 1000 Bike Show

08 July 2017 - Scream MCC - Back to Basics - 14 Toyota Street, Aureus, Randfontein

08 July 2017 - Warthogs & Horisons SPCA Run - Klip River Country Estate, Three Rivers, Vereeniging. GPS S26.6.225 E27.9803

29 July 2017 - Megaforce Carletonville Boob Run 09h00 to late - Western Deeps Level Club House. [No under 18s]

Biking Tips & Hints

BIKE TYRES INFLATED WITH AIR vs PURE NITROGEN

1. Did you know that Air consists of 78% nitrogen & under 21% oxygen, and the rest is made up of water vapour, CO2 and small

concentrations of noble gases such as neon and argon.

2. Nitrogen particles are slightly larger and are less likely to migrate through tire rubber than is oxygen, so it means that your tire

pressures should remain more stable over the long term. Nitrogen doesn't hold any water content.

3. Tyres filled with nitrogen instead of air exhibit less pressure change with temperature swings. This means more consistent in-

flation pressures during a fast ride and during the tyres heating up from cold.

4. With nitrogen there will be less moisture inside your tires, meaning less corrosion on your steel wheels and spoke fittings.

6. With nitrogen you will not be feel any difference to the ride or handling or braking of the bike.

7. Air is supplied for free but initial charge for nitrogen is levied and afterwards normally free to top up at the same supplier.

6. Most riders will stick with normal air in their tyres as it is much more convenient to check and top up.

7. TIP: If making use of air then when pumping up a tyre always briefly depress the tyre pressure gauge and vent some air onto a

thumbnail. If the thumbnail gets wet, there's water in the line. Water in the ait line is very bad for the tyres and can speed up

ageing process from the inside. If water is detected then go elsewhere.

Regular naps prevent old age,

especially if you take them

while riding.

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