August 2012

President Gene Walker 5531 Lardon Rd NE Salem, OR 97305-3248 (503) 428-6641 (503) 371-4363 Vice President Gary Kelley 20000 NE Jaquith Rd Newberg, OR 97132-6694 (503) 537-0802 (503) 860-6442 garyk@amcaotc.org Treasurer Tom Ruttan 3761 SW Olson Ct Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503) 638-1746 tgruttan@earthlink.net Secretary Shannon Kelley 20000 NE Jaquith Rd Newberg, OR 97132-6694 (503) 537-0802 (503) 784-0760 shannonk@wildriders.org

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Oregon Trail Chapter August 2012

Welcome Morry and Kathy Fox

On behalf of all the members, Id like to welcome Morry and Kathy Fox to the club. In Morrys own words, Kathy & I live in Olympia and have been married 37 years this August. Weve been riding motorcycles since our early teens, road bikes since 1978. We joined the AMCA in 2002 and Evergreen Chapter in 2003. We are caring for multiple antique bikes and one modern Harley. We both enjoy riding, repairing and restoring motorcycles, just not always in that order. I've always got at least one project of my own going in the shop and usually 1 or 2 friends projects. I don't want to run out of things to do. Last year they brought an FL to our Silver and Chrome run. This year Morry brought a beautiful Silver and Red Chief. Youll see his Chief in some of the run photos. This is Kathys 65 Pan:

Wine discussions lasted well into the night about which winery had the best vintage and tasting room.

Wine connoisseurs sample Sweet Cheeks Wine.

Websites for wineries on the Gold Rush Winery Tour: Chateau Lorane Kings Estate Iris Hill Sylvan Ridge Sweet Cheeks After Thursdays Winery Tour, riders returned to the Village Green to enjoy good company, hot wings and cold beverages.

Kathys beautiful 1965 Sidecar rig.

Welcome to the club Morry. Were looking forward to seeing more of you, Kathy, and your bikes in the future. Thank you for supporting antique motorcycling in the Pacific Northwest.

Gold Rush Road Run

The Gold Rush run provided all who attended just what they were looking for. Everyone enjoyed beautiful weather, exceptional meals, gorgeous scenery and three days of the best roads in the country. To see more Gold Rush Run photos, log on to the Oregon Trail Chapter Facebook page. Check it out. Thursday, July 12th Winery Tour Thursdays check ride took the riders on a tour of local wineries. In the next photo, we see David Peterson, Tom Krise, Theo and Phillip Battaglia sampling some of Sweet Cheeks Winerys best varieties.

Members and guests enjoy hot wings and cold beverages.

Friday, July 13th Suislaw Falls Loop Fridays ride took the group on a sightseeing tour west through the Coast Range foothills, mill towns, and empty roads along picturesque rivers and streams. Our first stop was for fuel in the small mill town of Noti just west of Eugene. In the next photo you can see the huge log deck in the background.

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Oregon Trail Chapter August 2012 Several attempts at breaking the bead proved fruitless, but Terry persevered and with the help of a repair kit, a few other riders and a 2x4, Terry was able to repair the tube and escape the dreaded chase truck.

The group fills up in Noti to reach Fridays lunch stop.

After everyone filled their tanks, we saddled up and headed west to lunch at the Walton Store.

Terry Wolbert shows everyone how to fix a flat during lunch.

Walton Store for lunch.

Well, this is the Suislaw Falls loop. If youve never seen Suislaw Falls, you should get a look at what we travelled 100 or so miles to see. The photo below shows most of the falls. These falls span the entire river, some 100 feet wide. When water levels are up, the falls are impressive. A fish ladder is installed alongside the falls for salmon and steelhead to use in high water situations.

The Walton Store serves sandwiches and the normal grill fare. Both the food and service were excellent. Van, the new owner, asks you to call ahead if youre bringing a large group.

Siuslaw Falls

Petes BMW, Dougs Harley, Morrys Indian and several others.

After viewing the falls, the group returned to the Village Green for dinner. Norlene prepared one of her now famous garbage can turkeys, several salads and a wonderful strawberry dessert.

Earlier, Terry noticed a lack of air in his rear tire causing handling difficulties. So to return to the run, he decided to treat everyone to a lesson on changing a tube in the hot sun with very short irons. Visit us online at amcaotc.org

Oregon Trail Chapter August 2012 Saturday, July 23rd Gold Country Loop Saturdays ride took the group east to Dorena Lake, then south through the heart of gold country to Cottage Grove Lake. In between these two lakes were several covered bridges, miles of deserted back roads, small streams and little used campgrounds. The route included dozens of spectacular views. After our photo on the Dorena Covered Bridge, we headed to Wildwood Falls passing several other covered bridges on the way. A small day use area is located adjacent to the falls. Ample motorcycle parking is available. The group left Wildwood Falls for lunch at the head of a small forest creek. Here we see Chuck Hodsons bike holding up the sign.

Lunch at the Mineral Campground

Others soon joined and while waiting for lunch, talked about how the day was going and what type of sandwich they were going to eat. In the next photo, we see long time members Don Woodard, Theo Battaglia, Tom Krise and President Gene Walker discussing how dusty Doug McLaughlins Blue Harley had gotten running up the gravel road.
Wildwood Falls Parking

Wildwood Falls is on the Row River and is one of Oregons best swimming holes in late summer. Riders were able to walk out to the very edge of the falls and enjoy the cool breeze and spray being produced. A second drop into the deep pool doesnt appear in this photo.

Don, Theo, Tom and Gene discuss whats for lunch.

Wildwood Falls

Rosie brought along a few gold pans and Jim led a small group to the creek for an opportunity to strike it rich. In the next photo, Rick McMaken is showing off a pan full of gravel that just may pay for fuel back home. While nobody found much more than a few flakes, the experience brought to life the work involved to extract gold by hand.

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Jim Singhose gives panning lessons to those hoping to strike it rich.

Tom Ruttan passes out raffle tickets while dinner is made ready.

After lunch it was time to start back. A long climb out of the canyon was rewarded by a rest stop at the top of the ridge. This gave Jim a chance to count heads to make sure all had made the top.

Volunteers made the Gold Rush Run possible: Jim & Rosie Singhose Road Captains Gary & Shannon Kelley Thursday dinner Norlene Wolbert Friday Dinner Shannon Kelley Chase Truck/Beverages Gene Walker / Tom Ruttan Prizes Ben Beberness Appreciation certificates Bruce Reichelt Gloves for Raffle Think about adding your name to the volunteer list for 2013. The more that lend a hand, the easier it is for each of us. Active participation in club organization and planning meetings is what make our Road Runs the envy of Chapters everywhere. I mean, weve got Oregon to ride in.

Jim counts heads at the top of the pass.

Wed also like to thank our sponsors who contributed merchandise to our door prize raffle. Salem Harley-Davidson Cycle Country, Jim Smith Cascade Moto Classics; Kelly & Janice McCarthy Salem Honda/BMW Bills Motorcycles Plus Competition Motors; Tom Young Triumph Spares Scheme; Rick Chappelle To sum it up, 33 people rode through some of the most beautiful country on Earth. Along the way we learned a lot more about antique motorcycles and our fellow club members. Its at these rides where we all have the chance to reaffirm the common interest we share. If you werent there this year, dont pass up next years opportunity.

Once back at the Village Green, riders prepared for the awards banquet. Saturdays menu was BBQ Ribs, Chicken and a Chef special along with the usual sides of beans, corn and salads. Awards Awards were handed out after most had finished their meal. Winners chose from a selection of Oregon Wine and Beer. To accompany the drink selection, awards included glassware from the Club Store. Winners this year were: Gail Saxton: Furthest Hauled 269 miles Dave Halliday: Furthest Ridden 495 miles Pete Peterson: Oldest Rider Tom Ruttan: Hard Luck

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Oregon Trail Chapter August 2012

Presidents Paragraph
By Gene Walker For the third time, my longtime friend of over 48 years was anxious to get out of our soggy valley and head for California with me. Dixon is located 25 miles west of Sacramento, and including a couple stops, it is a comfortable 10-hour drive. The AMCA Fort Sutter Chapter was formed 30 years ago and this was their 12th annual National motorcycle show and swap meet and this year they were honoring side valve engine models. The event is held at the grassy clean fairgrounds offering on site camping with large restrooms and showers and RV hookups for only $25 per day. We stay at one of the four motels in town. Thursday night TV weather report predicted a big 102 degrees for Friday and a scorcher 104 on Saturday. Friday morning was already plenty warm when we arrived at the fairground and it usually takes us about 2 hours to set up and arrange all of the parts on tables. For the first time I brought a motorcycle to sell and my 1948 FL HarleyDavidson sold for full price before noon. Parts sales were good all day and a hearty breeze took the bite out of the HOT heat. The chapter also offers technical seminars, field meet, national judging and chapter awards for many categories of lots of vintage motorcycles brought in to display for both days. Once again at 6:00 PM the Fort Sutter members delivered an excellent dinner banquet followed by AMCA President Richard Spagnollis very informative talk. The chapter President followed with praise and recognition to their members who came thru with another successful event. Afterwards he invited all the area chapters to promote their up-coming events and activities. I spoke on behalf of OTC to welcome everyone to attend our 20th annual road run on their way up to British Columbia for the Northern Rockies National Road Run the following weekend. Presentations concluded with a raffle ticket drawing followed by live music. All in all it was a very enjoyable 2.5 hours. Saturday morning lots of hustling around to beat the afternoon 104 temperature. We, along with most of the other vendors, loaded up early because of the heat and NO customers. I was pleasantly surprised to see and talk with seven OTC members, three of which were also vendors.

August Meeting Agenda

Julys meeting was cancelled due to weather. For the upcoming August 11th meeting, these are the agenda items: Review of June meeting minutes Treasurers report 2012 Road Run review New business Our Business Meetings are where we discuss issues important to Chapter operation. Your thoughts are needed to make decisions for the future.

AMF Co-sponsors Breakfast

The Antique Motorcycle Foundation, Inc. (AMF) has signed as a co-sponsor of the bon voyage breakfast for the Motorcycle Cannonball Ride that departs from the Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh, New York on September 7, 2012. Explaining the AMFs decision to get involved, Foundation President Dennis Craig said, My mother once told me that when youre going to ride an antique motorcycle more than 3,000 miles from one coast to the other, you gotta start with a good breakfast. Craig added, Seriously, we are honored to provide support to the men and women who will embark on this exciting adventure, which is a living demonstration of the wonderful sport and hobby of antique motorcycling. The first Motorcycle Cannonball Ride took place in 2010, and was awarded the Antique Motorcycle Foundation Award for Excellence for the large amount of positive press it created about antique motorcycles. The second event, departing New York on September 7, will cover a 3,800 mile, 16-day route, finishing in San Francisco on September 23. Approximately 50 riders on pre1930 motorcycles will attempt the feat. In conjunction with the Cannonball departure, the Antique Motorcycle Foundation will host a reception and a grand opening of its new Kaizen Exhibit at Motorcyclepedia on the evening of September 6, 2012. Named for the Japanese industrial practice of constant, ongoing incremental improvement in manufacturing and product development, Kaizen will be the first exhibit at a major motorcycle museum dedicated entirely to the Japanese motorcycles that revolutionized the American motorcycle industry from 1960 through the mid-1980s.

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Oregon Trail Chapter August 2012 The Antique Motorcycle Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization created to tell the story of antique motorcycling so that the role and influence of the motorcycle in our transportation history and technological development can be better understood and appreciated. The Foundation seeks to advance the interests of all motorcycle collectors, regardless of their preference for periods, brands, or motorcycle nations of origin. The AMF is supported solely by gifts and monetary contributions, for which contributors may receive tax-deductions. For more information about the Antique Motorcycle Foundation, Inc. go to www.antiquemotorcyclefoundaton.org

Upcoming Events
Check out these upcoming antique and vintage motorcycle events. Date
Aug 17 - 19

Event
Evergreen Chapter Swap Meet Tenino, WA Vintage in the Valley Chilliwack, BC Wayne Stevens Memorial Ride Boise, Idaho (208)-344-0726

Aug 19

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Editors Note:
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