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March 2013
President Gene Walker 5531 Lardon Rd NE Salem, OR 97305-3248 (503) 428-6641 (503) 371-4363 Treasurer Tom Ruttan 3761 SW Olson Ct Lake Oswego, OR 97034 (503) 638-1746 tgruttan@earthlink.net
 
Vice President Gary Kelley 20000 NE Jaquith Rd Newberg, OR 97132-6694 (503) 537-0802 (503) 860-6442 garyk@amcaotc.org
 
Secretary Shannon Kelley 20000 NE Jaquith Rd Newberg, OR 97132-6694 (503) 537-0802 (503) 784-0760 shannonk@wildriders.org
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Motorcycle Performance Tuning
When: Saturday, March 16, 2013 10:00 AM Where: NWVCMM Brooks, OR Presenter: Bo Miller More than a half century ago Bo Miller was born into a strict old-world family in Oakland, California. This was a big industrial city at that time. The children knew early that we had to learn a trade and leave home before we were adults, o
r join the military. Bo’s choice was to go
to trade school to be a machinist and he became an apprentice. Machine work was a bit structured and repetitive for a young fellow, so he stopped doing that and worked as a mechanic. This was something he had done since childhood on my own equipment so he made mechanics my first career. Eventually Bo became a journeyman and later a service department manager. Life was good, then the government printed wads of money to pay Vietnam War and Great Society debts. The resulting stagflation era was very hard on young families. Stagflation would end, but we did not know this at the time. Rose and Bo wanted to have children and be able to raise them in a safe environment. He went back to college and studied engineering. Originally he studied mechanical engineering but graduated with a degree in civil engineering. Now he practices civil and environmental engineering and in a few years he will wrap up a 30-year career with the Oregon Department of Transportation. Bo and Rose are in various stages of raising five children in Salem, a safe place, so everything worked out OK. Bo will discuss engine building for the street motorcycle rider who is interested in higher performance with an emphasis on fast motors that are easy to live with. Practical advice will be given on air filtration, carburetor choice, exhaust tuning, cylinder head enhancement, valves, camshafts, pistons, and rods. Engine tuning theory is presented with a reference list and a step by step tuning program. Admission to the Antique Powerland grounds is $5.00. Please stop at the Antique Powerland office to pay admission and gain access. For more information, contact Tom Ruttan.
February Meeting Minutes
Gene called the meeting to order at 2:12. Attendees
:
Gene Walker, Tom Ruttan, Tom Krise, Chuck Hodson, Jackie Colwell, Don Woodard, Paul Wright, Gary & Shannon Kelley, Pat & Carol Smith.
Treasurers Report:
TomR presented the February report.
New Business:
TomR has tentatively set up monthly seminars: Nortons, Motorcycle engine performance tuning, Auto adventures in Italy and Australia, and Langlitz Leathers/Portland motorcycle musings. Refer to future Trail Gazette's for details. All seminars will be held at Brooks Powerland, in either the Texaco station or museum.
We’re waiting for an AMCA board decision on our
2014 bid for a national. The vote occurs in March.
 
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Correspondence:
Member drop: Lobb Martha's newsletter was returned the past two months. Martha is off the mailing list until her new residence is found. Thank you card and memorial program from Neal B. Tax status changes for the national club. National merchandise is available for sale at our events. Chapter makes 10% on sales. Dennis is looking for restoration help. Gary sent out member email in response. Motorcycle collection for sale. Ask Gary.
Las Vegas Auctions
Both TomR and Chuck sold bikes at the Las Vegas auctions this year. Impressions were that prices are slightly higher than last year. There was one less auction, so a little less confusing. Refer to the February Trail Gazette for sales info.
Riverside Road Run:
Harrisburg OR was chosen as the location for this
year’s
 Riverside Run. Arrangements have been made with the River Bend Hotel and RV Park for rooms, banquet facilities and RV spots. The RV Park is co-located on site and is the central location for our road run activities. We have reserved a limited number of rooms and RV spaces for this event. Tent camping is welcome on the RV spaces.
River Bend Resort and RV Park
Two levels of accommodation are available for this event, King Deluxe or Queen Deluxe rooms. All hotel rooms are non-smoking and offer guest access to all amenities including pool and large hot tub. To reserve a room, call 1-541-995-9995 and identify yourself as a participant in the Antique Motorcycle event to receive the special rate. Room rates for this event are $89.00 + tax (Queen Deluxe) or $99.00 + tax (King Deluxe) per night. Rates are based on single or double occupancy. No additional discounts apply. To reserve your RV space, contact Gary. As in previous years, Gary will track RV reservations to make sure everyone has a spot. RV rates are $31.00 + tax per night. RV spaces feature full hook ups with cable TV and access to the resort's laundry facilities, pool and hot tub. Check in time is 2:00 PM, check out is 11:00 AM. Make your reservations before
July 13, 2013
. You can register for the Riverside Run online, or download the registration form and mail us your registration. Fees are $75 for riders, $50 for passengers. TomK has 3 potential routes. Thursday: Mary's Peak, Friday: Sisters, Saturday: Coast. The longest one is 200+ miles, looping to Sisters. There was a lot of discussion on whether that is too long. Don suggested participants could turn around and head back whenever they decided they'd had enough. It was decided we
wouldn’t advertise
 in the national magazine this year. In 2011, w
e weren’t
able to show any increase in regional attendance attributable to national advertising. Volunteers are needed to help staff the event. Let
Shannon or Gary know how you’d like to help.
 Meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.
March Business Meeting Agenda
The March Business Meeting is being held at the Texaco station in Brooks Saturday, March 9,
2013. Topics we’ll discuss:
 Review of February meeting minutes
Treasurers’ report
 2013 Road Run Committee Report New Business Business Meetings are where we discuss issues important to Chapter operation. Your thoughts are needed to make decisions for the future. We hope to see you there.
 
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