october 2010 otc newsletter

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October 2010

President Gene Walker5531 Lardon Rd NESalem, OR 97305-3248(503) 428-6641(503) 371-4363

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Vice President Gary Kelley20000 NE Jaquith RdNewberg, OR 97132-6694(503) 537-0802(503) [email protected]

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Id like to welcome our newest member, Stu

Stephen. Stu lives in Wamic OR and has beenriding Harleys since 1966. Now retired, Stu ridesas much as possible and spends some of his timebuilding a 1934 H-D VLD Welcome to the club

Following several months of pfew days from our departure wcall from fellow OTC member Turned out that he, his wife TSonja were planning to be in


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Oregon Trail ChapterOctober 2010

Stefan Knopf, the owner and operator, not onlyrents motorcycles, but stores and ships personal

motorcycles worldwide for riders who prefer totour on their own machines.

While visiting Stefans website1 last winter, I waspleased to discover Stefan maintains an olderBMW R100GSPD in his rental fleet, the exactBMW model I use for my domestic travels. Thiswas the bike for me, so we reserved it for ourseven day Swiss adventure.

Tom and Stephanie catch some Sun in the parking lot.

On July 29th we flew the majestic Airhead down

the German autobahn, maintaining an easycruise of 130-160 KPH, reining in the big Beemersignificantly once we passed the Swiss border,with their rigorously-enforced speed limits.

By late afternoon, we found ourselves at theGasthaus Bergheim2 our pension perched on asteep mountainside in the village of Gurtnellen.Looking at the raw beauty around us, I was

expecting Julie Andrews to come spiraling downthe slope singing The Sound of Music! We chosethis location based on John Herrmanns excellentbook, Motorcycle Journeys through the Alps3. TheGasthaus Bergheim is but a few kilometers fromAndermatt, which is a hub city for a half dozen ofthe most wonderful motorcycling roads in

Having found my sea-legs on we cast off to Grindelwald by

Innertkirchen and Interlaken would be very difficult to top tenjoyed that morning and theHowever, Grindelwald takes itdifferent level. This popular Snestled amongst three mountMonch and Jungfrau.

Tasha, Vahan, Sonja, Tom and Stephanie

We met Vahan and Tasha at tcenter of town, and they whistheir friends chalet. Vahan inhosts, Markus and Natailie Rohandsome son Mike. Minutes again off riding. We followed tthe Roths in their small truck.out on a narrow paved track t

mountainside towards, uh, whwe're going? A schwingfest? Ahad faith in Vahan to show usextraordinary.

After a series of switchbacks, turned to gravel. Thank goodnBeemers legendary competen


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We had arrived at the Schwing-und-lplerfest.

The Schwing-und-lplerfest at the Engstlenalp Hotel

Yes, I was a little skeptical of spending most of

our day at a Swiss wrestling meet, but my faithin Vahan was well-placed! A carnival-likeatmosphere was apparent in this beautiful greenSwiss valley. Centered around two circularsawdust arenas behind the Hotel Engstlenalp, theSchwing-und-lplerfest was circled by an array oftraditional food and beverage tents, along withdozens of long tables and chairs. Many attendeeswore traditional Swiss garments and hats. Mens

and womens choirs and alpenhorns of variouslengths serenaded the crowd.

Great moving displays, like a parade of previousschwing champions with their trophy bells, anddairy cattle lavishly decorated with mountainflowers and painted bells, were out and about.

Then there was wrestling. SchGerman schwingen "to swing"sport of Switzerland. Wrestler

Schwinghosen ("wrestling breused for taking holds. Throwscommon. The first competitoropponent's shoulders to the gbout. Schwingen is as much aintelligence and cunning as it athlete usually wins his matchoutbalancing his opponent. Vibells, furniture or livestock.

The latest in Schwinghosen on display at

A few hundred meters east ofgrounds, Stephanie and I hiketook us past the Engstlensee,glacier-fed lake. A short walk Engstlensee had us at the botchairlift heading up to Jochpatake this chairlift, and hiked b

join up again with Vahan and

later, we were saying goodbygearing up for the ride back toStephanie and I were left withone wants to experience a graculture, a Schwing-und-lplermissed.

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The following minutesare from the AMCA BoardMeeting held September 2, 2010. Ive included

these minutes as provided by the AMCASecretary.

Your AMCA BoardBy Rocky Halter, President National AMCA

We had eight hours in our Davenport Boardmeeting last Thursday, 2 September, withanother 100% turnout of our Directors. Here arethe highlights:

2011 Board

This was at the end of the meeting, but I knowyou will want to know the results. Myself, JimMoore and Kevin Valentine stood down after 12years Board service, and Del Schumacher aftereight. We elected Steve Dawdy, Fred Davis,Lonnie Campbell and Roger Smith to serve fromJanuary 2011.

The first three are Chapter Presidents in Iowa,Ohio and South Carolina, while Roger, who willleave his present position as Secretary to theFoundation Board, hails from Michigan. Thatgives us a younger Board, with better geographicbalance and interests in all makes of antiquebikes. As to Officers, Ray Dhue will remain asTreasurer, but Richard Spagnolli takes over from

me as President, Trudi Johnson-Richards takesover from Del as Vice President, and SteveSlocombe replaces Trudi as Secretary. These arebig changes from when I first came on the Board,and I believe I leave our Club in safe hands.

Judging

Chief Judge Steve Dawdy presented the AMCAJudging Handbook and Policy and Operating

Procedures for the Judging Committee, and thesewere approved. We also approved a resumptionof the Judging Seminar program, with a 2011session at Anamosa, Iowa, penciled in before thenext Davenport National meet.

We also agreed on new judging awards for nextyear which are just as prestigious as the previous

Financials and Membership

Our membership is holding ar

the economies we instituted emean we have continued to mdues increase. We know the ebrutal out there, and well conevery dollar of your money is current membership survey wbasis on how to prioritize expcoming years, and I urge all mcomplete it this month.

Web Site

We saw an early version of thdemonstrated, and were veryshould be available to everyonrecommend you navigate the all the cool features we have President Pete Gagan has voluKevin Valentines duties as ou

Internal Audit

Raymond Dhue runs a tight sprove it to you, so we are settperson Internal Audit Commitmoney is spent wisely and thaaccounting procedures are fol

Operations Manager

Youve probably heard me comwith a lot of small operationalmeetings, so we have added Oto the several hats worn by Bfrom the editorial team. This wper year, which we hope to secoordination and more fruitfu

Volunteer Group

We are always looking for voltime to the Club, and believe skilled people we have yet to membership survey will give cfor a Director to assess relevaClub needs against volunteer

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We would prefer the money be spent onadvertising your event. For small Chaptersholding their first event, and for coalitions of

Chapters holding big events, we shall continue onrequest to front up money for publicity andorganization which is repayable when registrationfees start rolling in.

New Chapters

Your Board gave final approval to a new GreatLakes Chapter, and to the Motociclette AmericaneHarley and Indian Club in Italy. This is an

existing small Club becoming an AMCA Chapter,and we expect others to follow. First approvalwas also given to a potential Roosevelt Chapterin North Dakota.

ChapterPresidents Meeting

On Saturday 4 September, 31 Chapterrepresentatives met with Del Schumacher,myself, and other National Board members for a

couple of hours discussion of financial reportingand other issues. We are now getting used toeach other and I believe these meetings arestarting to improve Club communications asintended.

Registration Process

Ray Dhue reported that Cornerstone Registrationare making the Website easier to use when

joining the Club or renewing membership, andthese improvements should be finished byOctober lst.

Antique Motorcycle Cannonball Run

This September featured a new event for antiquemotorcycles, their own Cannonball Run. A coast-to-coast adventure spanning the southern UnitedStates lasting 16 days.

Shown in the photo below areridden by Urban S. Hirsch (71(72), and Drino Miller (73) all

Having just been unloaded froHawk, these Harleys had a lonreach the finish line.

Photo by John Welch

Shown below is David Fusiakmodel (17) receiving last minbefore heading out to the firstGreenville, North Carolina. Dabased restoration busines FlatMotorbikes in New York. To sework:http://www.flatoutvinta
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For the Indian afficionado, heres Shinya Kimuras

(80) 1915 C3 Big Twin Indian pictured here

resting before the long journey ahead.

Photo by John Welch

Listed below are registered Cannonballparticipants prior to the start ordered by year ofmotorcycle manufacture. Also listed is the ridershome State (DE = Germany) and manufacturer.Oregon wasnt represented with an entry in thisyears race.

Year Rider St. Make1907 Katrin Boehner DE JAP1910 Edward Zalonski CT Flying Merkel1911 Sean Brayton RI Indian1911 Jon Szalay NJ Harley1912 Dave Kafton CA Harley1913 Dieter Eckel DE BSA1913 Bill Nugent NY Sears1913 Matt Olsen SD Sears

1913 Mike Vils CA Excelsior1913 Pete Young CA Premier1913 Bradford Wilmarth VA Excelsior1913 Larry Wood FL Harley1914 Victor Boocock CA Harley1914 Jeffrey Decker UT Harley1914 J h G d ll MI H l

Year Rider S1915 Jim Dennie N

1915 Erik Dunk N1915 Douglas Feinsod C1915 David Fusiak N1915 Scott Hall K1915 Urban Hirsch III C1915 Jim Hoffman W1915 Steve Huntzinger C1915 Paul James C1915 Buzz Kanter C1915 Shinya Kimura C1915 David Kleptz I1915 Fred Lange C1915 Mike Madden C1915 Ronald R Mattson C1915 Rick McMaken W1915 Drino Miller C1915 Jim Petty S

1915 William R Price III C1915 John K. Rhodes V1915 Cristine Sommer-

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1915 Vince Spadaro C1915 Buddy Stubbs A1915 Wayne Stanfield C1915 Kris Thompson N1915 Dale Walksler N1915 Paul Watts C

Here, the bikes are lined up fobefore the start. Only a portioshown here. Its clear this ridewith antique motorcycle enthucountry.


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If youre reading this on your computer and havethe latest software, click the image below to viewa short clip of the Ballers on their way to theChattanooga Tennessee checkpoint. If yoursound is turned on, you can hear the bikes asthey pass by.

Video by Phil Kopp

View additional videos and photographs from the

Coker Tire Checkpoint in Chattanooga at Philswebsite:http://phil.micapeak.com/mc/mc1.html

Antique Motorcycle Cannonball Results

Listed below are Cannonball competitors whowere able to complete the course (3179 miles) toLaughlin NV. Laughlin is the last stop before thefinish in Santa Monica CA.

Year Rider St. Make1913 Bradford Wilmarth VA Excelsior1914 Alan Travis AZ Excelsior1915 Rick McMaken WA Harley1915 Fred Lange CA Harley1915 Wayne Stanfield CA Harley1915 Steve Huntzinger CA Excelsior1915 David Kleptz IN Harley

1915 Mike Madden CA Harley1915 David Fusiak NY Harley1915 Steven Barber NY Harley

Id like to thank John Welch for sharing his

photos from Kitty Hawk NC and Phil Kopp whocaught up with the race in Chattanooga TN to

September Meeting Mi

By Shannon Kelley

Gene called the meeting to orSeptember 11, 2010.The methe Powerland Texaco StationCarol Smith, Jane Edmiston, GBeberness, Gary & Shannon KPaul Wright, Don & Gail WoodJackie Nonae and Nils Olson.

The August minutes were read

Correspondence/Business/RepI received the September 2nd

minutes from Trudi. These weemail and included in this editnewsletter.

Please complete the 2010 AMavailable athttp://www.surveymin the magazine. Complete yo

September 30, 2010.TreasurersReport

Tom reported road run resultswe consider costs vs value onTreasurersreport approved.

New Business

NWVCM Museum is hosting an

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, 1-4 pm. Ken Auspeaker. His rare model K ForOTC members are invited to aand display your antique bike

2012 National Road Run

Ben talked to Mike Brown at TCrawford was also there. Evertogether and discuss a joint nSplitting the work/cost would mentioned a new resort at Calocation for a combined run. Pnice area. Shannon will checkorganization to make sure twocombine to do a national evenvolunteered to meet with the
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Gary volunteered to lead the 2011 Road RunCommittee. Gary and TomR, will gather

information on site accommodations, facilities,pricing, and availabiliy.

OTC 20th Anniversary Celebration

Ben suggested we have a members only eventfor our 20th anniversary. The 2nd Saturday inSeptember was agreed as the event date.Shannon volunteered to organize the event, sendinvites, track reservations, find a location and

report progress next month. Mark you calendars.Ben motioned, Jane seconded. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 3:10

October Business Meeting Agenda

The October Business Meeting is being held atthe Powerland Texaco Station on October 9, 2010at 2:00PM. Topics well discuss:

Review of September meeting minutesTreasurers report

2011 Road Run location discussion

20th Anniversary Party planning

2012 National Event planning

Solicit new business

Our Business Meetings are where we discuss

issues important to the operation of the Chapter.Your thoughts are needed to make decisions forthe future. We hope to see you there.

2011 Chapter Road Run

Road Run dates are July 21~23, 2011. Theselocations are under consideration:

Silverton (Oregon Gardens)

Yachats (Adobe Inn)John Day

Gary is looking for volunteers to help with theseRoad Run tasks:

Meal Chairperson

If you are unable to attend ouyou can still help plan next ye

your thoughts, suggestions orup for one of the [email protected] by phoIm looking forward to workinnext years run an enjoyable e

everyone.

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OTC Forum Classifieds

By Our Members

1951 FL, 3 speed and reverse

1941 sidecar. Very nice outfitrebuilt Linkert, interior of sidespare tire on the sidecar. [email protected] mopictures or call 541-944-7641

1940 Knucklehead Frame, uncloops, tool box strap etc. The extra holes drilled in it by preis a small fork stop, which woremove, under the neck. For iphotos, emailgene@roguehaw

3 Scouts for sale.

1 1938 Scout with rebuilt mframe.

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Original 1973 FLH Electra Glide. Acquired last fallfrom the original owner. Its a great runner, hasnew Oregon tags, new Dunlop tires, and new HD

battery. For information or photos, [email protected]. $8000.00

Note: OTC Forum Classifieds are available to all

AMCA members registered on the OTC Forum.Advertisements posted on the forum are listed

here when space is available. Please remove your

ads from the forum as soon as possible following

the sale.

Halloween Word Find

Jaguar

Sir William Lyons, shown on h

in 1922, worked as a salesmadealer in his hometown of BlaEngland. William Walmsley opdoor in 1921, converting militcivilian use and building sidec

The two motorcycle enthusiasbought a sidecar and on Septtwo men founded Swallow Sid

Swallow Sidecar Co. began toautomobiles in 1927. In 1928name of the company to SS CSS Cars Ltd. introduced the JaSaloon. It was the first modelJaguar.SS Cars Ltd changeafter WW2 for obvious reason
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