We were all happy with the success of the recent Monthly Ride to Flinders, it was led by George Fitzpatrick and although an experienced rider he has just got his licence and was then on “L” plates. The ride went off without a hitch & George never got lost once, a perfect candidate for a Club Captain which he has just accepted today the good thing is George just bought an “Essential Use” 1945 Chief  and is into getting it ready for later next year, congratulations George on the Indian & the new post

I reckon the guy on the left has forgotton his Ape Hangers although the  Harley clone rider seems to be ok, and the policeman is suffering what all Harley riders have, his workmate is having a chopper rider comparing notes and lastly its a good safety message remember the Harvest-Glide models are out there

Guido looking pleased with himself

We only present one award annually in the IIRA it is the Clubman of the Year Award, to earn it takes dedication to the Association and to the members without any gain or benefit to yourself, so it is not easy to achieve. This year it was won by our highly respected & esteemed editor Guy Allen who slaves away on Smoke Signals Magazine, Smouldering Embers E magazine, and quite a number of behind the scenes activities and he rides both a Springfield & Gilroy Chief, a most deserving winner, congratulations Guido

Sam Vella likes a challenge,when his worn Scout motor needed an overhaul he decided that this was the time to develop a rear suspension conversion that would use all existing parts and it would be able to be returned to standard with no permanent damage to his machine. The parameters were that it should also look period so no box section frame here, also it needed to be mechanically damped, the lugs were cast then machined by Sam all were then brazed together and jigged so they were in line. I reckon he has achieved it and it’s due to go to the Teepee Rally in November with its fresh engine it should be a nice riding machine