trail gazette - april 2014

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April 2014

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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Welcome a New Member

Please welcome John Greiner to the club. Johnlives in La Pine OR and has provided a brief

summary of what he’s up to. “I am new to vintage motorcycles but quickly

getting the bug. I’ ve been riding most of my life

on newer machines.

My son and I found a garage bike in Portland lastJune, a 1935 VLD, and have started the

restoration process, it was pretty beat up, we

have been gathering parts, and knowledge from

around the world. It’s been a lot of fun. We arehoping to have it ready for the Fort Sutter meetin Dixon, CA for its first judging.”

Enjoy your project John. We wish you the best of

luck getting the VLD together. We’ll look for youand your bike at the Ft. Sutter meet in June if we

don’t see you sooner.

March Meeting Minutes

Gene called the meeting to order at 2:27 . The

meeting was held in the museum in Brooks, OR

Attendees:

Gene, TomR, Bruce, Terry, Norlene, Don, Jackie,

Chuck, TomK and Gary.

2014 National Road Run:

Two more road run regist

TomR mentioned the pace

registrations is ahead of la

TomR called to verify acco

River Life Resort. Rooms a

so remain. Be sure to menAntique Riders when requto avoid being told all are

web page for additional fa

More discussion on new resee written proof of liabili

run participants. We belie “check ID” at registrationthe web page to highlight

Shannon will add an insur

the national waiver form. every registrant receive atheir papers. TomR and B

registration process accor

Tom and Gene will refine like to adjust the routes to

planned stops. Directions

back.

Oregon Trail Nation

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Norlene is doing dinner Thursday and Friday.

TomK suggested his friend for Saturdaycatering. TomR and TomK will discuss the

requirements.

TomR brought in several different T-shirtdesigns as examples. TomR has solicitedestimates from a Graphic Designer. The

budget was discussed. Gene felt we should go

with a professional design. Jackie was asked if

a woman’s t-shirt style would be welcome.

TomR to continue the T-shirt project with an

eye towards implementing the ideaspresented so far.

Jackie has volunteered to drive the chase car.Chuck has a trailer. Some additional roles:

TomR – Run Coordinator

TomK and Gene - Routes / Road Captains

Norlene - Thurs, Friday dinner, Doughnuts

Jackie - Chase Truck

TBD - Registration

TBD - Hospitality

TBD – Beverages/Prizes

We need volunteers to fill staff vacancies. LetTomR know if you’d like to help out.

Gene confirmed that we would have an indoordisplay of 101-year old bikes in the Resort

dining area. Gene has located severalmembers willing to bring their bikes fordisplay.

TomR mentioned he contacted the national101 Club to invite its members to our run. Theclub President promised to pass on the

invitation to members.Old Business:

Bruce brought up an issue related to our bylaws

and reporting to AMCA. Bruce mentioned AMCA

Chapter requirements are for us to hold electionsin September instead of June as is the current

The change involved removal

amount ($10) to a variable tochanges in annual dues witho

change.

It was felt that this was an inand didn’t warrant national abeen communicated to the na

through the newsletter.

New Business:

TomK has set a date of June

annual summer run/BBQ.Gene reminded everyone abo

Chapter meet coming in June

Meeting adjourned at 3:45.

April Business Meeting

The April Business Meeting is

Texaco Station in Brooks on S

2014 at 2:00PM. Topics we’ll

March meeting minutes re

Treasurers’ report

2014 Road Run Committe

Old/New Business

Business Meetings are where

important to Chapter operatioare needed to make decisions

always, we hope to see you t

Historic Motorcycles 1

By Richard Renstrom

From 1961 to 1985, Richard Rthe most published writers in

motorcycle history. Over 500were published in magazines

Australia, England, Germany,

Japan, Sweden and Switzerlathese history articles were pu

World" magazine under Richa

pen-name of Geoffrey Wood.







Vintage BMW Motorcycle Racing

When: Saturday, April 19th, 10AM to 12 Noon

Where: Texaco Station @ Antique Powerland

Presenter: Dave Kaechele

Summary:

Come join us for a presentation by BMW

enthusiast and vintage racer Dave Kaechele, whowill talk about vintage BMW sidecar racing. BMWroad racing sidecars were dominant in the 50’s

and 60’s. Those outfits were very specialized andcost as much as a house today. Dave and hispartner Jason Vaden have a built a$5-6 k outfitand will explain its development.

“We raced it twice last summer and had somesuccess, but we still have much to learn. We have

performed some modifications over the winterand I will share that information as well.” Riding a

sidecar is enjoyable and you do not need to becrazy to do it. Dave will explain the process and

perhaps encourage another team to develop an

outfit to vintage road race.

This is intended to be a highly interactive class

with questions and discussion encouraged. Davewill encourage any expertise within the audience

to be shared with the class. If you have an

interest in BMW motorcycles, vintage motorcycleracing, or just motorcycles in general, please join

us.

Dave Kaechele

Dave is a long time BMW enthusiast, rider and

vintage racer. Dave and his brother rode their

BMW's from Munich down to Australia in 1973-74.Previously he had owned an H-D and a Nortonbefore acquiring his first BMW, but he likes BMW

because, in his own words: “they just are so

reliable and work so well that I have stayed with

the brand”. He has clocked over 300k miles on hisBMW's and has vintage raced for 14 seasons,

winning a club championship in 1999. He prefersthe air cooled BMW twins, but owns a newer oil

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Potluck Luncheon

The Museum is holding a mempotluck luncheon after this ev

invited to join us. We will ha12:30PM in the main Display

potluck lunch at 1:30PM and

2:00PM. We will furnish bevechairs, plates and utensils. Po

as follows:

Last name A_G: Main Dis

Last name H_M: DessertLast name N_Z: Salad

We encourage you to bring yo

vintage vehicle or wear periodis certainly not a requirement

More Information? Contact: T

(503) 638-1746 or tgruttan@






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Upcoming Events

Check out these upcoming motorcycle events.

See our Events page for additional information.

Date Event

April 12OTC Business MeetingBrooks, OR

April 26WVM Vintage MC Swap Meet

1410 Virginia St, Mt Vernon, WA 98273

April 27 Sweet-Ola Ride/Silent Auction BBQ 8770 Idaho 52 Sweet, Idaho

April 2729th Tsawwassen Swap Meet.

Delta, BC. 604-299-0020

May 10OTC Business MeetingBrooks, OR

May 17

Quail Lodge Motorcycle Gather

Carmel, CA

May 17All British Field Meet VanDusen Gardens. Vancouver BC

May 17Hanford Motorcycle Show & Swap Kings Fairground, Hanford, CA

May 17 - 18OVM Motorcycle Swap & Show

Corvallis, OR

May 27Ishi Chapter Show & Swap Meet Chico, CA

June 20 - 21Fort Sutter Show and Swap Dixon Fairgrounds.CA.

Member Classifieds

1970 Triumph TR6C - $5995This is a very nice original 1970 Triumph TR6C

(650cc twin w/ single carburetor and high pipes)with about 18,000 miles. The gas tank appears tohave the original paint along with the factory

seat, stainless steel fenders and all the correctfactory parts

The bike has also been recen

engine, gearbox and fork oil ctiming and valve lash checke

This TR6C comes with a clear

current license so is ready to

Call Tom at 503.621.8943

http://www.amcaotc.org/events



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http://www.oregonvintage.org/


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