The Sydenham Socialist & Motorcycle Enthusiast Society

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

Disgraceful

18/06/2026

A BIT ON THE SIDE . . .

1952 Triumph 6T, Swallow Jet 80 chair.
Photo: Motorcycle Classics.

18/06/2026

You be the judge

The Memorandum of Understanding's 14 core points - in 300 words
published at 19:19, Edited by Andrew Humphrey

The US-Iran agreement to extend the ceasefire centres around these 14 core points:

1. "The immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon"

2. US and Iran to "respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and to refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs"

3. They "commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in maximum 60 days, extendable with mutual consent"

4. Immediately, the US "will begin the removal of its naval blockade... and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days"

5. In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran "will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge, for 60 days"

6. The US undertakes "with regional partners to develop a definitive, mutually agreed plan with at least USD $300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development of" Iran

7. US to "terminate all types of sanctions against" Iran

8. Iran "reaffirms that it shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons". The two parties "agreed to discuss the issue of enrichment and other mutually agreed matters related to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear needs"

9. Pending the final deal, the US and Iran "agree to maintain the status quo"

10. Upon signing, and until the termination of sanctions, US Treasury will "issue waivers for the export of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and derivatives, and all associated services"

11. US undertakes "to make fully available for use the frozen or restricted funds and assets" of Iran

12. "An executive mechanism will be established to monitor the successful implementation" of this memorandum

13. After signing - subject to implementation of points 1, 4, 5, 10 and 11 - the US and Iran "will start negotiations regarding the final deal exclusively on the other paragraphs"

14. "The final deal will be endorsed by a binding UNSC (United Nations Security Council) resolution"

13/06/2026

THE BAD OLD DAYS ----- LIFE pre - I.C.E.
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Afshin Rattansi
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Russia under the big bad Vladimir Putin during the 2018 World Cup:
- free entry without a visa for all supporters
- free trains to travel between the 11 host cities
- free local transport (buses, metro, shuttles)
- no dynamic pricing for tickets
- simplified administrative checks
- no discriminatory residency bans
- no seats reserved for supporters taken away
- no humiliating searches upon the players' arrival as if they were criminals

11/06/2026

" THE UNAPPROACHABLE NORTON."

Beautiful 1951 "Big Four" restoration takes People's Choice Award at Bundaberg's annual Norton Owners' Rally, even after points were deducted for use of that Triumph gearbox. A fine example of why Australian motorcyclists are renowned worldwide for their appreciation of engineering aesthetics.

10/06/2026

18 year-old Mike Hailwood on the Tiger 110 he shared with Dan Shorey to win the 1958 Thruxton 500 Mile endurance race. Lucky that loose side-stand didn't dig in ---- those silencers have seen better days, too !