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VOL. 10 JULY 2018 NO. 3
AMCA MOTTO: RIDE’EM - DON’T HIDE’EM
In this issue:Centreville Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet
Centreville Vintage Motorcycle Show Whiskey Creek Antique Bike Night
Gilmore Vintage Weekend
Member Bike to Remember
Perry HD Antique Bike Night
The Pandemonium Ride
NATIONAL NEWS
MEMBER NEWS
JOIN USThe AMCA Wolverine Chapter meets monthly on the third Wednesday at Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill, 618 Allegan St. (M-89)Plainwell, MI next to the Comfort Inn, just off US-131. Meet & greet at 6 PM and the gavel falls at 7 PM sharp. All welcome.
26 new members have joined the Wolverine Chapter AMCA. Our new friends include. Jim & Kim Men-tzer of Holland, Robert Gilchrist & Heather Raleigh of Kalamazoo, Scott Beattie of Shelbyville, Jerry & Mary Crosslin of LaPorte, IN, Tom & Lori Doubleday of Athens, Glen Eash of Mishawaka, IN, Dennis Finney of Newaygo, Chris & Michele Habic of Cassopolis, Ron Koroleski of Hudsonville, Terry & Diane Marcum of Kalamazoo, Mitchell Miller of Granger, IN, Steven Small of Dowagiac, Paul & Carol Haas of Scotts, Evan & Brandi Riggle of Shelbyville, Terry White of Battle Creek, Tony & Loryce Knight of Kalamazoo, and Jonathon Bradfield of Centreville. New members bring new ideas to the chapter and your editors look forward to fresh “Tech and Travel” submissions to the Wolverine Tales newsletter. Classified ads are also free to all Wolverine Chapter members.We encourage all our members to become active in Chapter programs and attend membership meetings when possible. It’s fun to trade stories.
The Wolverine Chapter AMCA continues it’s phenominal rate of growth with 37 new members joining us since April 1st, 2018. We are now 191 members strong with a geographical span accross all of southern Michigan and some in northern Indiana. As they say, “We must be doing something right”.
No room this issue.
OFFICERS ROSTER President: El Engelter 269-673-3480 Board Director: Mark Lahn 269-964-2947
Vice President: Scott Denny 269-967-5519 Board Director: Roger Green 269-274-4673
Secretary: Barb Engelter 269-650-2038 Board Director: Roger Spicer 269-953-6223 Treasurer: Linda Smith 269-342-4591 Board Director: Jeff Maile 269-521-4203
Advisory Director: Newsletter Editor
MISSION STATEMENT Our hopes are to make our forefathers of two wheels proud, to truly maintain the tradition, spirit, and
integrity of the vintage motorcycle riding experience. Promote the preservation and share our restorations of
the vintage motorcycle and it’s social culture.
Chapter Website: http://www.wolverineamca.com
Chapter e-mail: [email protected]
Newsletter editors: Barb & El Engelter ([email protected])
CHAPTER NEWS
2018 Centreville Vintage Motorcycle Show Winners
DATE: May 20, 2018
Place Bike# Bike Description Owner City & StateAMERICAN 500cc AND UNDER
1 60 1922 Neracar Nancy Summers Constantine, MI2 20 1923 Neracar Ron Mitchell East LeRoy, MI3 84 1964 Harley Topper Doug Dinsdale Ypsilanti, MI
AMERICAN OVER 500 cc1 21 1929 Henderson KJ Ron Mitchell East LeRoy, MI2 52 1940 Indian Chief Chris Habic Cassopolis, MI3 4 1930 Indian Scout Lynn Stiemsma Kalamazoo, MI
EUROPEAN/BRITISH 500cc AND UNDER1 16 1935 Triumph T100 Donald Gulbranson Imlay, MI2 66 1939 Royal Enfield A Nelson Hurt Berrien Springs, MI3 65 1968 BSA B25 Starfire Greg Saurhier Watervliet, MI
EUROPEAN/BRITISH OVER 500cc1 41 1967 BSA Hornet Randall Stroup Hamilton, MI2 8 1973 Norton Commando Tim Giraedin Kalamazoo, MI3 36 1968 Triumph Trophy Richard Reynolds Sturgis, MI
ASIAN/JAPANESE 500cc AND UNDER1 12 1966 Honda C95 Benly Thomas Pearson Toledo, OH2 25 1971 Suzuki TS185 Mike Warren Bellevue, MI3 88 1970 Honda CB100 Tommy Shea Waterford, MI
ASIAN/JAPANESE OVER 500cc1 45 1985 Kawasaki ZX750 Michael Doubleday Battle Creek, MI2 63 1976 Yamahz RS650 Dave Scheffers Kalamazoo, MI3 59 1982 Honda G1 1100 Rick & Martina Rudy Elkhaart, IN
OFF ROAD / COMPETITION ALL cc1 69 1936 Indian Model B Vince Gargagliano Sparta, MI2 42 1982 Honda CR250 Rich Isza Niles, MI3 87 1975 Penton Dan Pagel Comstock Park, MI
CUSTOM / BOBBER ALL cc1 18 1937 Harley Davidson Paul Moore Ionia, MI2 81 1971 Honda CB750K Sean Barney Kalamazoo, MI3 55 1979 Yamaha Greg Karbowski Holland, MI
SCOOTERS / MOPEDS1 83 1948 Cushman Step Thru Dan Dawson LaPorte, IN2 43 1954 Pony Cycle Terry & Jan Hawke Walled Lake, MI3 72 1957 Cushman Truckster Mike LaCour Howell, MI
BEST OF SHOW21 1929 Hendedrson KV Ron Mitchell East LeRoy, MI
PROMOTERS CHOICE / PRESERVATION AWARD67 1923 Indian Chief Ziggy Kapvgcinski Cambrige, Ont. CA
Calendar of Events
Per Issue Per Year 1/8 Page $10 $35 1/4 Page 15 50 1/2 Page 25 80 Full Page 40 140
Commercial Display Ad Rates for Wolverine Tales
July No chapter meeting. See you at Wauseon.
July 12 Boondox Bike Night, 6pm 40 mile ride, destination Caledonia Family Tavern ( south of Caledonia on M-37) 18-21 Wolverine Gate Duty, AMCA Wauseon National Meet, Wauseon OH
20-22 AMCA Wauseon National Meet, Wauseon, OH
28 Talons Out Honor Flight Night, Whiskey Creek, Battle Creek, 4:30 - 10pm, Fund raiser for Honor Flights, Vets and active eat free, fly-over and entertainment.
August 5 Mt. Garfield hill climb, Norton Shores, MI
2 Boondox Bike Night, 6pm 40 mile ride, destination Caledonia Family Tavern
15 Wolverine Chapter meeting, Aubrees - Plainwell, meet & greet 6pm, gavel falls 7pm Nominations for officers will be held
25 Wolverine Antique Motorcycle night, Whiskey Creek, Dickman Road, Battle Creek
September 19 Wolverine Chapter meeting, Aubrees - Plainwell, meet & greet 6pm, gavel falls 7pm Election of Officers will be held. Chapter finiancial review.
October 17 Wolverine Chapter meeting, Aubrees - Plainwell, meet & greet 6pm, gavel falls 7pm Chapter by-laws review
Let’s allgo to
Mt.Garfield
AUBREE’S PLAINWELL618 Allegan St, Plainwell, MI
Presidents MessageWe’re on a roll, Wolverines.We came into May with a very successful Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet entertaining a near record number of vendors and spectators. Dave Lehr and Mary Traxler are to be commended for their efforts. That same weekend saw our concurrent Vintage Motorcycle Show break all records with over 90 beauti-ful entrants. Thank you Nancy and Jim Summers for a “Best Ever” show.Thank you to the many Wolverines who helped to make the Gilmore Car Museum Vintage Weekend a success in spite of inclement weather.Russ Bailey was instrumental in coordinating a fun evening at the Perry Harley Davidson Antique Bike Night incorporating band and brew.Our next gargantuan effort will be the Wauseon Gate Duty and Lynn Steimsma has committments from over 40 Wolverines to meet our obligation.Keep our Calendar of Events handy over the next weeks and decide which activities appeal to you. El Engelter - President
Secretary’s MessageJust a big thank you to all Wolverines for volunteering to make our summer events a succsess. We have recorded a record year in memberships and I have a new roster made if you would like a copy. Let me know if you want an email copy or a hard copy. Please check all your information and let me know if there are any mistakes or changes that need to be made. Barb Engelter, Secretary
2018 Centreville Swap Meet
Antique Bike Night at Perry Harley Davidson
Sorry. Outside pic-tures did not come out for publication.A nut was loose behind the lens.
It was a warm but otherwise beautiful evening on the night of June 15, 2018 as a swarm of 18 antique motorcycles decended on the Perry Harley Davidson dealership to share the Wol-verine way of life with the modern riders.
A very talented blues band shattered the night as the beer flowed and onlookers admired the work of our Wolverine Chapter members.The chapter trailer was on duty as Secretary Barb talked membership and signed up 4 new Wolverine members.
Whiskey Creek to Host Antique Bike NightThe Whiskey Creek Bar east of Battle Creek on Dickman Road will host an Antique Bike Night on Satur-day August 25th beginning at 5:30 pm. The bar will feature a contempory band, participant rewards, and promises to give every one a good time.Wolverine Vice-president Scott Denny has discussed details with the owner of Whiskey Creek and they will stand the expenses of flyers, show layout, and the band. Our only obligation is to bring out some antique rides for the patrons to admire.We always like an opportunity to show our stuff.
Member BikesThe 101 Scout
I really wanted an Indian. So, in order to do so, I needed to sell my 1936 Harley.No, it wasn’t the coveted knuckle (OHV is just a passing fad. IMO)Nor was it a 36VLH.
It was much rarer, a ‘36 RLD 45 cu. in. . This bike had taken me years to get near original condi-tion. Finally it sold and I had cash burning a hole in my pocket. I knew of a ‘35/’37 Chief rolling basket case but the owner balked at selling it now. Darn! I considered a ‘47 and ‘48 Chief, but I really wanted an older one, like the one a fellow Wolverine showed me years ago. It was back in the corner of his crowded garage and when he pulled the sheet off it my heart skipped a beat. It was love at first sight. Oh how I would love to get that one going, but , at the time, it was beyond my means.
Now skip forward 10 years and I have that hot spot in my pocket. So this 1930 101 Scout has quite a Wol-verine history.The 1st Wolverine found a collection of motorcycles and bought the English bikes. He then notified 2 Wolverine brothers who split the Indians and sold the Scout to another Wolverine, who sold it to yet another Wolverine. who sold it to me. So far, the buck stops here.
My favorite part is the lower end, so smooth and well lubed. OK Let’s get our mind out of the gutter. Looked as though it was rebuilt and bagged, but the end play was excessive, so I took it apart. Good thing because the rods and case rollers were all mismatched, old and new, different sizes. It may have ran, but for how long? The frame ...handlebars...kicker...OMG magneto...gas tank UHG! What have I got myself into?
Good thing I’m not paid by the hour, because this would be a mil-lion dollar bike.See ‘ya on the road. Geez
Editors note:You may recall the story, in a pre-vious issue of Wolverine Tales, of the Indians hanging in the barn for many years to prevent them from being stolen. The story may? end here, as Geez’s 101 is the 3rd of those from the barn.
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CATEGORY PLACE BIKE # YEAR/MAKE/MODEL OWNER CITY/STATEUSA 1st #95 1953 Indian Chief Jeff Wing Bryon City, MI
1000cc Gilmore #84 1974 Harley Davidson FLU Shriner Steve Otto Bangor, MI&UP Gilmore #120 1947 Indian Chief Mike Crane Hopkins, MIUSA 1st #112 1945 Harley Davidson WL Steve Otto Bangor, MI
1000cc Gilmore #102 1958 Simplex Automatic Nelson Hurt Berrien Springs, MI& UNDER Gilmore #66 1923 Neracar Ron Mitchell East Leroy, MIENGLAND 1st #61 1973 Norton Production Racer Walt Branham Jackson,MI
501cc Gilmore #42 1967 BSA Hornet Randall Stroup Hamilton, MI& UP Gilmore #145 1967 BSA Hornet Ward Clarkson Corunna, MI
ENGLAND 1st #126 1954 BSA Alloy Clipper Walt Branham Jackson,MI500cc Gilmore #9 1968 Vellocette Thruxton Keith Hogland Pinckney, MI
& UNDER Gilmore #171 1954 Matchless G80S Brandon Cooper Wayland, MIJAPAN 1st #152 1972 Honda CB750 Brett McCoy St. Johns, MI600cc Gilmore #38 1975 Kawasaki H2 David Zinkie Lagrange, IN& UP Gilmore #15 1975 Honda CB750 Ray LeZotte Lawton, MI
JAPAN 1st #171 1971 Honda CL350 Eric Cronin Parchment, MI300-599cc Gilmore #141 1975 Honda CB400F Jaci Dryer Grand Rapids, MI
Gilmore #147 1965 Honda CA77/ 305 Dream Ken EllisJAPAN 1st #14 1971 Honda CB175 Ray LeZotte Lawton, MI299cc Gilmore #79 1967 Yamaha YCS-1 Robert Thomas Hunsonville, MI
& UNDER Gilmore #26 1966 Honda Honda CA95 Benly Thomas Pearson Toledo, OH1st #148 1980 BMW R100CS Bob Jenkins Saline, MI
GERMANY Gilmore #83 1975 BMW R90S Jeff Wing Bryon City, MIGilmore #151 1966 BMW R69S Colin Sandbach Wolverine Lake, MI
OTHER 1st #122 1967 Benelli Tom Tytar Grand Rapids, MICOUNTRIES Gilmore #132 1927 Terot FT Mike Crane Hopkins, MN
ALL cc Gilmore #36 1977 Condor Swiss Military Gregory Weiers Tustin, MISCOOTER/ 1st #129 1944 Cushman Airborn Nelson Hurt Berrien Springs, MI
MOPED Gilmore #90 1980 Puch Magnum Rex Sheler Grand Rapids, MIGilmore #41 1971 Honda Z50 Jerry Hassevoort Zeeland, MI
SIDECAR 1st #133 1953 Vincent Shadow Rapide Pat Bradley Farmington Hills,MI3 WHEELED Gilmore #70 1958 Russian Sidecar M72H Michael Powers Roscommon, MI
1st #78 1979 Yamaha XS Greg Karbowski Holland, MICUSTOMS Gilmore #67 1967 Triumph Bonneville Joe Keene Midland, MI
Gilmore #119 Homemade Parts Bike Craig Wykoff Jackson,MI1st #8 1939 Indian Factory Hillclimber Vince Gargagliano Sparta, MI
COMPETITION Gilmore #123 2001 Honda Sportster Brett McCoy St. Johns, MIGilmore #124 1973 Kawasaki F11M Ed Erdos Holly, MI1st #3 1918 Indian w/ sidecar Joe Blaha Rock Creek, OH
MASTER'S Gilmore #32 1969 Royal Enfield Randall Stroup Hamilton, MICLASS Gilmore #75 1963 Triumph TR6 ss Graham Cousens Sylvan Lake, MI
OLDESTMOTORCYCLE #7 1912 Indian 1000cc Twin John Errera Chicago, IL
DIRECTORS 1941 Harley Davidson CHOICE #2 FL Knucklehead Joe Blaha Rock Creek, OHBEST OFSHOW #112 1945 Harley Davidson WL Steve Otto Bangor, MI
2018 Gilmore Vintage WeekendMotorcycle Show Winners
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Centreville 2018 Vintage Motorcycle Show
Winners in each catagory are listed on Page 3.
Preservation Award winner is pictured at right. 1923 Indian Chief is owned by Ziggy Kapvgcinski of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
