VSOC Centre 10 Saxon Warriors Newsletter March 2012 Dragstar ...

VSOC Centre 10
Saxon Warriors Newsletter
March 2012
What’s inside
Committee
A word from your Rep
Members page (Your invited)
What’s going on
Editors thoughts
Racing times
Show us yours
Just for laughs
What’s new from Yamaha
Events
Dragstar 650

Committee
Centre Rep
John (Rodders) Ireland - 07899936675
Email : johnnshaz@ireland41.plus.com
Vice Rep East & Regalia
Roger Moore - 07840 654565
Email : moore007@ntlworld.com
Treasurer & Editor
Andy Smith - 07738 198980
Email : rosannsmith@tiscali.co.uk
A word from our Reps
Hello fellow Warriors, hopefully by now the snow will have cleared away ( I am writing this in
February) and the riding season for most of us is just around the corner. Just because the winter
weather is not warm enough for most of us to go riding I do hope those of you who don't ride all
year round have been able to get out and have a little run round on the nice days we have had in
January. Some of us have not been resting on our laurels, we have continued to fly the Saxon
flag with Tracey and myself attending the Northern area dinner dance in Harrogate in January
which was very well attended by members from nine regional centres. A great weekend to kick
off 2012. One week after that Tracey and myself, along with Vaughan, Mary and Chris went
along to the C19 (Essex) Christmas dinner and again had a good laugh with other VSOC
members. Hopefully we will see you out and about on your bikes soon, with the warmer weather
approaching the events and things to do list will give you all plenty of opportunities to 'get your
motor running' as the song goes
In April we have our regular two Sunday meetings on the 1st and 8th followed by 'Bikers in
Paradise' at Broxbourne, Herts on the 15th or alternatively if you fancy it 'Gathering of the Clans'
which sets off from Leicester East Services on the same day. The weekend of the 21st/22nd will
see some of us at the Jumpstart Party in Buxton and then on the 29th we have a ride out to the
Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, free to get in which is always a bonus these days, would be
nice to get a few bikes there to see if we can get a picture of the bikes with planes. We are
planning to meet at Bury St Edmunds Tesco's car park (off jct 43 on the A14) at 10.30 for an 11
o’clock departure. It is approx 35 miles from Bury to Flixton. Website (if you want a sneak
preview) is www.aviationmuseum.net
Guess that's all for now and hope to see you all soon
Until then Ride Safe
Mark
Vice Rep West
Mark Barrett - 07724 863266
Email : metusall@hotmail.com
Webmaster
Neil Moore - 01603 433736
Email : neil@vsoc-eastanglia.org.uk

Hi all
You are invited to the Wedding of Roger and Theresa on
Saturday, 30 June 2012 at 14:30 @ Shire Hall Registry Office
Cambridge, until Sunday 1 July 2012 at 14:30
All are welcome to the registry office for photos and bike procession but due to lack of space only
family and some friends will be able to come inside for the ceremony. These we will e-mail or notify
separately.
If VSOC members wish to meet at our house in Ramsey to ride to the ceremony please let us know.
There will then be a motorcycle procession (led by Sally Tackas) to The Lion PH at Ramsey St Mary’s,
Cambridgeshire (about 2 miles from Ramsey) where the reception will take place.
Camping FOR VSOC MEMBERS ONLY has been arranged at The Lion - please advise if you are
camping to gauge numbers.
The reception will start at approx 4.30-5 pm in a marquee at the rear of The Lion.
There will be a Hog Roast (vegetarians will be catered for - but please let us know numbers!).
There is a live band in the evening (the brilliant Or Wot!) and there will obviously be a bar (think till
midnight or a bit after!) - Sorry but drinks aren't free!!! - Richards mate take note!!!!!
The facilities at the pub are available to all guests but please be warned there are no showers - sorry!!!
There will be portaloos for VSOC campers. But please use the pub toilets when they are open to avoid
overuse of the portaloos.
The Lion will be organizing breakfasts on the Sunday morning (please give us an indication if you want
a full b'fast or bacon butties!) and they also do a brilliant (and cheap!) Sunday lunch - (vegetarian
options) - (best to book on 01733 844386) for those lingering!!
Camping FOR VSOC MEMBERS ONLY is also available at The Lion on the Friday evening - Thurs
eve may be possible - (again please let us know numbers for either night) for those travelling a
distance or that want to make a full weekend of it!! PLEASE NOTE THAT C10 MEMBERS HAVE
PRIORITY!!!!
If you wish to eat at The Lion- either Fri eve or Sat breakfast - then please let us know as we have to
warn the pub!! You may find it an advantage to book your meals on 01733 844386.
We will try and get copies of The Lions menu posted on four ace book event page.

E-mails with further details will be sent out and also posted on event page - if any members do
not have e-mail addresses and want details mailed let me know - or if you are friends with a
VSOC member who will not see this let them know please!!
Family and friends who will be attending the ceremony will also be informed by post or e-mail.
Please note that this is an informal dress code wedding - if you wear a tie it will be removed with
scissors!!!!
If anyone wishes to buy a present -THEN DON'T - we will have a post box in the reception
marquee for cards and any donations to our Honeymoon Fund!!!
PLEASE RSVP SO WE KNOW WHO IS COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF WE HAVE FORGOTTEN ANYONE OR ANYTHING PLEASE LET US KNOW - as this is the
first time we have done this!!!
Maps and post codes etc will be posted asap
If anyone wants to volunteer for general help please let us know? And we would like to thank you
in advance!!
We can be contacted on 01487 815682 or 07858 812126 or e-mail rogerfletcher1@hotmail.com
or alternatively post on this event page.
Look forward to seeing you all there on that lovely sunny day!!!! Xx
ROGER & THERESA
*Hi all, Here is an outline of our members (Roger Fletcher & Theresa (soon to be Fletcher)
forthcoming wedding.
Basic things we would like to know On Roger and Theresa's behalf are
1) Are you coming?
2) Are you camping Friday & Saturday night or just Saturday?
3) Do you require an evening meal if camping on Friday?
4) Do you require a cooked breakfast on Saturday / Sunday if camping
This is just to help the venue cater for meals
I know that some of you have already accepted but if you could confirm that would be
appreciated
Kind Regards ( On behalf of the bride and groom)
Mark
Dep Rep West
Saxon Warriors
Phone or text - 07724 863266
Email : metusall@hotmail.com

What’s going on
April
1st - Meeting (East side)
The Wild Man Inn
Sproughton
Ipswich
IP8 3DA
8th - Meeting (West side)
The Seven Wives Pub
St Ives
Cambs
PE27 5RF
9th - Southend Shakedown
Meet at Birchanger Services M11 10:30 for
11:00 off
15th - Show
Bikers in Paradise
Gathering of the clans
29th - Ride out
Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum
Flixton
Details - meet at Bury St Edmunds Tesco's
car park (off jct 43 on the A14) at 10.30 for
an 11 o’clock departure
May
Jumpstart Party
20 th - 21 st April 2012
VSCN SOS Party
4th to 6th May 2012
6th - Meeting (East side)
13th - Meeting (West side)
19th-20th BMF Peterborough
June
3rd - Meeting (East side)
10th - Meeting (West side)
16th - 17th - Show
Custom Motorcycle Show Beaulieu
30th - 1st Roger & Theresa Wedding
The Lion Ramsey St Mary’s
July
YCC Belgium Rally
18 th to 20 th May 2012
Centre 6 Rally
Flying On The Fylde
25 th - 27 th May 2012
VSOC International Rally
Hosted by YCC Sweden
7 th - 9 th June 2012
1st - Meeting (East side)
8th - Meeting (West side)
Centre 19 (Essex) Rally
6 th - 8 th July 2012

Bike Trailers
Now that I have a motorcycle trailer and there seems to be a lot of interest from other members, I thought
that I would just give out some information on the law about towing, as for the actual towing I found that
the only thing to worry about is forgetting it’s there, this may depend on what trailer you have.
UK Motorbike Towing Law
� Legally for a solo motorcycle to tow it must have an engine capacity over 125cc.
� The trailer must not exceed 1 metre in width.
� The distance from the rear wheel spindle to the back of the trailer must not exceed 2.5 metres.
� The Motorcycle must be marked with it’s kerbside weight.
� The trailer must be marked with its unladen weight.
� Maximum towed weight, including the trailer and it’s load must not exceed 150 Kg. (330 lb.) or two
thirds of the motorcycles un-laden weight, whichever is least.
� The UK speed limit is 60 mph on dual carriageways and motorways.
� Cannot use the 3rd lane of a motorway
� Lighting regulations are the same as other small trailers.
� You cannot tow more than one trailer, and passengers are not allowed to be carried inside the trailer
(Damn it, Rosann will have to remain on the pillion seat lol).
Legal requirements vary from country to country and in some European countries it is illegal to tow with a
motorbike. In those counties where it is illegal, towing is permitted to visiting UK citizens during their stay. I
would recommend you check with the relevant authorities before travelling just to be sure.
Insurance is another matter, my insurance (Churchill) only covers it 3rd party while on the bike, so I need
to take out a separate insurance to cover loss and damage, your house insurance may cover this but need
to checked as mine with Sheila's wheels covers item in out building up to £5000 but this does not cover
anything that can be towed away, such as trailers or boats so make sure you check the small print
Andy
On the plus side we now have room for the kitchen sink!
Editor’s thoughts
Winter months
Motorcycling during the winter months is not for everyone, so meeting up with fellow bikers and
club friends can become few and far between, I am pleased that this past winter the Sunday
meets have still been well attended, and with our Christmas do and other centre’s party’s taking
place attended by C10 members, have made the months fly by, so now that we are getting
close to summer, I’m looking forward to riding the bike again
So keep an eye on the events page and the web site to make the most of the summer
This addition has a 6 month calendar at the end to print off so you don’t miss anything
Ride safe
Andy
Front cover is for our Bedfordshire Irish community

Racing times
Having been brought a ticket for the British GP at Silverstone this year (along with Dave) for
Christmas it got me thinking about when I started going to live motorcycle racing for the first
time. I was about 12 when a friend of my dads who ran the local Dunmow motorcycle club in
Essex took me along to watch the grass track racing at Ugley and scrambling at Stebbing. It
wasn’t long after that I had my first go at marshalling, it took place at a trials event, I really
didn’t know what I was doing but I got the bug and after that continued to marshal at many
different motorcycling events, including circuit racing at Mallory and Oulton parks and a local
production bike race which was held at RAF Debden, which was not being used by the
military at that time, but is now home to 33 Engineers regiment under the name of Carver Barracks,
although most of my marshalling was done at motocross events. If anyone is inclined
to do some marshalling make sure you have your wits about you, especially if you’re manning
the bomb hole as bikes come out of nowhere from a great height, I wouldn’t do it now, I’m too
old and slow!
I have attended many motorcycling events over the years including some that no longer exist,
like watching world speedway at Wembley when Ole Olsen was crowned world champion
watched by a massive crowd which I’m sure they would like to see again. In the 70’s watching
the likes of Kenny Roberts and Barry Sheene at the transatlantic trophy races at Brands
Hatch was a real treat. The Dutch TT is also a must for racing fans and Assen is a real party
place to be during a TT weekend, obviously a trip to the IOM is a must (been twice) but again
beware, an old work mate of mine crashed his Ducati on mad Sunday and as far as I know it’s
still there.
If you have never been to a motorcycle race of any type give it a go, it’s much better than car
racing and I’m sure you’ll have a great time.
Andy
Got a new bike? Lets have a look
Vaughan’s triked Dragstar

Just for laughs
Answer to January’s Guess Who
Of course it had to be Mark
Best bar sign ever

What’s new from Yamaha?
(excerpt from online article)
2011 Yamaha Stryker
Carrying on from the Raider, Yamaha have now produced a smaller version called the
Stryker
The all new 2011 Yamaha Stryker, a machine designed to be ridden… and admired. Chopper
inspired styling, attention to detail and mechanical function blend together in a stunning new
mid class “chopper”. One ride and you will know we got it right. The style, the performance
and that special attitude is intoxicating.
The Stryker is the coolest bike to roll off the assembly line since the Yamaha Raider took the
industry by storm. With its raked out front end and “fists in the wind” riding position, this bike
is pure attitude. And with fuel injection, a 1304cc V-Twin, and a beautiful final belt drive, the
2011 Yamaha Stryker churns out plenty of low-end torque that gets to the ground in a very
satisfying way. It’s time for an attitude adjustment!
Powered by a liquid-cooled, 1304cc V-twin power plant, the new Stryker offers an unparalleled
riding experience.
The looks are guaranteed to turn heads while the engine performance and sound will keep
you grinning all day. But there is more. It is hard to put into words but one ride and you will
discover its unique “bad boy” attitude.
Unfortunately the Stryker like the Raider has to be imported from the US, there is a very large
range of Yamaha cruisers available but Yamaha UK only officially import a couple of them,
this is a shame as the new range are some of the best cruisers around by far, there is only
one Stryker currently in the UK owned by Janet Butterworth VSOC

Stryker Specifications
Engine
Type 80-cubic-inch (1304cc) liquid-cooled V-twin; SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke 100.0 x 83.0mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Fuel Delivery Fuel injection
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive Belt
Chassis
Frame Steel double cradle
Suspension / Front Telescopic fork; 5.3-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock; 3.9-in travel
Brakes / Front Hydraulic disc, 320mm
Brakes / Rear Hydraulic disc, 310mm
Tires / Front 120/70-21M/C
Tires / Rear 210/40R18M/C
Wheels 5-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions
Length 99.6 in
Width 33.9 in
Height 44.5 in
Seat Height 26.4 in
Wheelbase 68.9 in
Fuel Capacity 4.0 gal
Fuel Economy** 40.9 mpg
Wet Weight*** 646 lb

VSOC Official Rally
Centre 6 Rally
Flying On The Fylde
25 th - 27 th May 2012
Fylde Rugby Club, Blackpool Road
LYTHAM ST ANNES
Lancashire FY8 4EL
Local Mini Landmark Challenge on Saturday PM
Inter-Centre Kite Flying competition on Saturday AM
See Web Site For Details www.vsoc-centre6.talktalk.net
Full camping facilities
Hotels and B&B's nearby
Showers
Great food all weekend
Late bar
DJ and Live Bands Friday and Saturday
Saturday night theme 'Beside the Sea'
Tickets Only £14 Members £18 Associates

Hertfordshire Biker & Paradise Wildlife Park
present
Hertfordshire's Premier Motorcycle Show
15 April 2012
Paradise Wildlife Park
White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Herts EN10 7QA
Tickets will be available at www.pwpark.com.
For more information Tel: 01992 470490 or email:
herts.bikerhertscc.gov.uk
THE CUSTOM
MOTORCYCLE SHOW

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BMF Show Custom Show
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Bikers in Paradise
Gathering of the clans
Peterborough Beaulieu
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BMF Show
Peterborough
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Jumpstart Party
Centre 6 Rally
Flying on the
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Centre 17 Rally
It's a Knockout
Weston Super
Mare
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Centre 10 Charity
Party
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Wedding
Charity Donation
Weekender
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