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President Gene Walker5531 Lardon Rd NESalem, OR 97305-3248
(503) 428-6641(503) 371-4363
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Vice President Bruce Reichelt
46895 SW LaChance RdGrand Ronde Or 97347
(503) [email protected]
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LeMay Museum Motorcycle Show
By Gene Walker
August 24 and 25 was the LeMay Car Museumssecond annual motorcycle show and concourse.The event, located in Tacoma WA., was open to
all motorcycle brands of any age. Nearly 200
bikes were on display. In addition to the displayof two and three-wheeled bikes, we were
entertained by the Seattle Cossacks stunt anddrill team.
Founded in 1938, the Seattle Cossacks haveperformed all across North America. They ridevintage Harleys of the 30's and 40's. The oldest isa 1930 VL and the newest a 1949 45 CI. There
are 74" and 80" VL's, UL's, and 45's, and 61" and74" Knuckleheads. All bikes are stock except forthe handlebars, which are late-50's Flanders,
these great old bikes are sturdy and stable
enough to bear the weight of multiple riders.
Perspective riders must be sponsored by a team
member and have to own and maintain their own
motorcycles. Attendance at all practice ismandatory. New riders spend one year asrookies, riding in drills and progressing to stunts
at the close of that year, they are either votedt th t k d t id th ki
The Seattle Cossacks trademman standing pyramid on thr
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After the show, I returned to the display field to
snap a few photos of the bikes displayed there.Here are some photos of the bikes that caught my
attention. Ill start with the Jefferson.
Jefferson
This photo shows a Jefferson racer from the earlyteens, perhaps 1913 or 1914. I didnt get thedate of manufacture.
Jefferson by Waverley MFG Co.
Some history on the Jefferson. In 1910 Perry
Mack, a former HD racer, formed the Waverley
Manufacturing Co. In 1911 Perry moved toCambridge, WI. and produced 2 bikes with FrankKenzler.
Maserati Tipo
The next photo is of a 1957 M
Some specifications:
Two-stroke single cylinde
Power output 7.25 bhp @
4-speed gearbox
Maximum speed 90/95 kp
Dry weight 86 kg
1957 Maserati Tipo 125
In the early fifties the Orsi FaMaserati amongst its membe
retaining "Maserati Automobigiven the foundry business, "and Sister Ida the spark plugCandele e Accumulatori Mase
a misunderstanding and overpart, FCAM retained the rightname and 'Trident' logo.
Realizing the high cost of dev
from scratch, FCAM decided tItalmoto produced three moto
two-stroke machines and a fo
touring bike. In 1953 all motomoved to the FCAM factory inPaolucci 165, Modena.
Early production of Maserati m
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In the first four years, demand for motorcycles at
home and abroad was good with markets firmlyestablished in South America, Europe and North
Africa. Then in 1957, news of serious financialdifficulties within the Orsi group began to leak
out.
In 1958 the company was in serious financialdifficulties. For a variety of reasons, its foreign
customers refused to pay and were no longer
placing orders. Demand fell dramatically due tocompetition from Morini, MV Agusta, Benelli,
Laverda and others. In spite of this, there waspotential for increased sales but the company
desperately needed capital, and when in 1960 thebanks decided to 'pull the plug', it marked the end
for 'Maserati Candele, Accumulatori e Moto and
the company went into liquidation.
Triumph Hurricane
Pictured next is the Triumph X75 Hurricane.
1973 X75 Triumph Hurricane
By the late 1960s, the British motorcycle brands
were losing ground to more modern, more
affordable alternatives from Japan. The much-anticipated 1968 BSA Rocket 3 and TriumphTrident, both 741cc triples were sales
disappointments in the U.S. Dealers and
Enlisting the help of famed m
designer Craig Vetter, Brown newly designed version of the
a custom-looking bike that wcrowd.
Vetter immediately went to w
with his prototype in 1970. Tdramatic, with a revolutionary
fiberglass seat and tank unit,
that has been mimicked by cocustom-built bikes to this day
the 3-into-3 stacked megaphsupplied to Vetter by Brown h
vivid reddish-orange with yelof chrome, the bike set new s
Vetters custom-designed tripintended to be sold as a BSA
toured the 1971 show circuit Rocket 3. But by the time pr
1972, BSA had folded and thebecame the Triumph X75 Hur1972-73 as a 1973 model, les
produced. While the Hurrican
desired goal of dramatically bdid forever alter the aesthetic
design. The X75 Hurricanes u
parts, raked front end and famit the first true factory-built c
potentially the first factory-buOverall the LeMay Motorcycle
enjoyable day. Id recommeneveryone interested in transp
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September Meeting Minutes
Gene, TomR, TomK, Gary & Shannon attended.
Gene called the meeting to order at 2:12
Correspondence
Gary transitioned VP duties to Bruce Reichelt.
AMCA is offering chapters the opportunity to
obtain a mailing list of AMCA members located
in their regions. A sample letter was included.
A unanimous vote was taken to pursue this
opportunity in the hope of getting new OTCmembers. Shannon will follow up in October.
Welcome new member Richard Brown from
Louisiana.
Treasurer Report
2013 Road Run in the black for $145.45
Old Business:
Proposed Bylaw change: A proposal was made to
change "Annual dues of $10.00 will be used..." to
"Annual dues will be used..." in the Bylaws:
"Article V1: Finances: The Oregon Trail Chapter
will be operated as a non-profit organization.
Annual dues of $10.00 will be used to finance thesuccessful operation of the club. No direct
attempt will be made to acquire a surplus offunds. Any treasury deficit may be corrected atany regular meeting by the most appropriatemethod. Club funds are to be entrusted to and
accounted for by the elected club treasurer. Club
funds will be carried in a checking account at anestablished banking institution. Funds may bedrawn from the account for approved purposes by
the club Treasurer or President. Financial reports
must be filed on or before January 15th of eachyear."
As specified in our bylaws, this proposal will be
voted on during the regularly scheduled Octoberbusiness meeting. Comments or questions on this
proposal can be sent to any of the club officers.
It is time to plan our annual C
Please contact TomR if you ahosting this event for 2013.
Gene will be gone in October.meeting: October 12th, 2pm.
at 3:17.
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October Business Meeting Agenda
The October Business Meeting is being held at the
Texaco Station in Brooks on Saturday, October12, 2013 at 2:00PM. Topics well discuss:
September meeting minutes review
Treasurers report
Bylaw Changes
Christmas Party Location
2014 Road Run Committee
Old/New Business
Business Meetings are where we discuss issuesimportant to Chapter operation. Your thoughtsare needed to make decisions for the future. As
always, we hope to see you there.
Upcoming Events
Check out these upcoming motorcycle events.See ourEventspage for additional information.
Date Event
Oct 6Grants Pass Toy Run & BBQFruitdale Grange, Grants Pass [email protected]
Oct 11 - 13 Brittney Ride Event for St JudeSeven Feathers CasinoCanyonville, OR
Oct 12OTC Business MeetingBrooks OR
Oct 19
Illinois Valley Bikers Toy Run
Grants Pass [email protected]
Nov 9OTC Business MeetingBrooks OR
Member Classifieds
1970 Triumph TR6C - $5995
This is a very nice original 19
(650cc twin w/ single carburewith about 18,000 miles. The
to have the original paint alon
seat, stainless steel fenders afactory parts.
The bike has the patina of a 4
that has seen some use and i
original survivor. It is in veryruns well and has recently ha
installed, new battery, refurb
concentric carburetor with nenew throttle needle & jet, new
new foot and passenger peg
has also been recently servicegearbox and fork oil changed
and valve lash checked.
This TR6C comes with a clear
has current license so is read
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Call Tom at 503.621.8943
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