RIDE EM - DON T HIDE EM. Maile and Zimmer Team Up for Salt Attack. VOL. 8 October 2016 NO. 4

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1 VOL. 8 October 2016 NO. 4 Maile and Zimmer Team Up for Salt Attack After much anticipation over the last two and a half years, September 2017 saw the Bonneville Salt Flats dry out enough to resume the traditional Bonneville Speed Record Runs. That anticipation was also in play as Wolverines Jeff Maile and Lynn Zimmer make final adjustments and put the finishing touches on a scratch built machine to compete on the salt runway. Starting with a surplus Harley Davidson frame, adding a highly modified Harley Davidson WL 750 cubic inch flat head motor in front of a modified Triumph transmission, roll it on some Triumph wheels and you have maximized your chances to challange a class speed record on the salt flats. The rule book is thick with do s and don ts for operator safety and preservation of the racing surface, so preparation for a Bonneville speed run is both complicated and challenging. Jeff and Lynn can be proud of their accomplishment just to get there and compete. See page 6 for more pictures and editors comentary. AMCA MOTTO: RIDE EM - DON T HIDE EM

2 Election of officers for the year 2017 were held during the September membership meeting with the results shown on page 3. The Wolverine Chapter is fortunate to have a steady revolving roster of members willing to step up to help maintain the overall health of the organization. JOIN US The 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. NATIONAL NEWS The AMCA National Board of Directors has announced the cancellation of the continuation of the Barber National The 2016 event was reported a success at drawing a solid field of vendors, but public attendance was dismal, for what ever reasons. Wolverines Scott denny and Jeff Maile were in attendance for 2016, but only 5 vendors made a committment for a posible 2017 event. The event is considered dead. MEMBER NEWS OFFICERS ROSTER President: El Engelter Board Director: Scott Denny Vice President: Lynn Zimmer Board Director: David Lehr Secretary: Barb Engelter Board Director: Larry Seedorff Treasurer: Linda Smith Past President: Jeff Maile Board Director: Open Advisory Director: Newsletter Editor MISSION STATEMENT Our hopes are to make our forefathers of two wheels proud, to truely 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: Chapter wolverineamca@yahoo.com Newsletter editors: Barb & El Engelter (engelter@charter.net) CHAPTER NEWS 3 new members have joined the Wolverine Chapter AMCA. Our new friends include Ed & Barb Yeager of Yale, MI, Bill & Lisa Allen of Coopersville, Mathew & Blair Brindley of Kalamazoo, and Jerry Niedliger who is being temporarily held prisoner by Roger Green somewhere in the South.. New members bring new ideas to the chapter and your editors look forward to fresh tech and travel submissions to the Wolverine Tales newsletter. We encourage all our members to become active in Chapter programs and attend membership meetings when possible. It s fun to trade stories.

3 2017 Wolverine Chapter AMCA Officers Roster President: El Engelter Board Director: Scott Denny Vice President: Lynn Zimmer Board Director: Roger Green Secretary: Barb Engelter Board Director: Roger Spicer Treasurer: Linda Smith Board Director: Jeff Maile Advisory Director: Newsletter Editor In Memory of John Buursma Past Wolverine member John Buursma passed away on August 16, 2016 after a long and coraigous fight with cancer. John s dry, but keen, sense of humor endeared him to all who came to know him. A long time member of the Grand Rapids area Road Weasels vintage motorcycle group, John had accumulated an impressive collection of his own. Family, friends, and acquaintenses packed the Pederson Funeral Home in Grand Rapids on August 24th to say goodby to John with full military honors by the Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Navy. God speed, John, may you rest in peace. Wolverine Chapter Holiday Dinner Planned for Dec. 21 The planning committee for the Wolverine Chapter Holiday Dinner has locked in Decenber 21st at the Lynx Golf Course dining room. Plans call for Meet & Greet with cash bar at 6 PM, followed by Wolverine members all welcome dinner at 7PM. Guests may attend for a nominal fee. More information will be made available by committee members Mary Traxler or Linda Smith. Map to Lynx Golf Course

4 Calendar of Events October 2 Motorcycle Show & Parts Expo, Peotone, IL Fairgrounds, 10am-4pm 8 Car, Truck & Bike Show & Swap, Downtown Rochester, IN 9 43rd Annual Kalamazoo Motorcycle Swap Meet, Wings Event Center, Kalamazoo, MI 16 Motorcycle Swap Meet, Birch Run Expo. Center, Birch Run, MI 10am-4pm 19 Wolverine AMCA Chapter meeting, Aubrees Pizzeria & Grill, Plainwell,MI Meet & Greet 6pm, Gavel 7pm 23 36th Annual Grand Rapids Motorcycle Swap Meet, Delta Plex Arena, Grand Rapids, MI November 16 Wolverine AMCA Chapter meeting, Aubrees Pizzeria & Grill, Plainwell,MI Meet & Greet 6pm, Gavel 7pm December 21 Wolverine Chapter Holiday Dinner, Lynx Golf Club, Coctails 6:30, 7 pm February 4-5 Kalamazoo Auto Restorers Swap Meet, Kalamazoo County Expo Center It s October, night riding is dangerous, Watch for Bambi AMCA Wauseon National Gate Duty A Success Participation Chairman Tom Summers reported an extremely successful Wolverine attendance at the Horse gate during the 2016 AMCA Wauseon National Meet in July. A total of 41 Wolverine Chapter members, at sometime during the Wednesday thru Saturday committment, spent some time at the gate. Horse Gate duty is always fun and gives many of us a solid reason to spend some time at the Wauseon National Meet. Thanks again to all who participated and we hope even more Wolverine members will join the fun in Commercial Display Ad Rates for Wolverine Tales Per Issue Per Year 1/8 Page $10 $35 1/4 Page /2 Page Full Page

Secretary s Message 2017 Wolverine Chapter Dues Your 2017 Wolverine Chapter Dues are due beginning November 1st thru January 31st 2017.

Family means any 2 members of the same household. A single membership is $10.00. Seniors over 65 are half price. Membership over 75 years of age is FREE.

5 Secretary s Message 2017 Wolverine Chapter Dues Your 2017 Wolverine Chapter Dues are due beginning November 1st thru January 31st Dues may be mailed to the Secretary, Barb Engelter at th St. Allegan, MI or may be paid to her at any chapter meeting. Dues are $15.00 per family. Family means any 2 members of the same household. A single membership is $ Seniors over 65 are half price. Membership over 75 years of age is FREE. Be reminded that if your dues are not received before January 31st, 2017, your name is dropped from the roster and the newsletter mailing list. Do not let this happen to you. Renew early. Also please remember you must be a member of the AMCA National Organization to be a member of any chapter. So please sign up or renew your membership with them. Thank you, Secretary Barb Engelter 2016 Centreville Swap Information Retraction The July issue of your Wolverine Tales newsletter reported the 2016 Wolverine Centreville Swap Meet and Vintage Show as the most successful ever. Turns out records show that the 2010 inaugural event was the most successful of all, with 2016 being in second place for attendance and revenue. It appears that some outside forces affect our show from year to year. AUBREE S PLAINWELL 618 Allegan St, Plainwell, MI

Jeff & Lynn Make a Go at the Bonneville Salt Flats We made it to the salt.

This is going to be fun. We ve enlisted help from Las Vegas.

The competion lurks. Sure hope he s in a different class.

The crew prepares the machine while Jeff rests up for his first assult on

You sure I ve got enough gas? That was fun.

6 Jeff & Lynn Make a Go at the Bonneville Salt Flats We made it to the salt. It s hot, windy, the salt is soft, it s getting in my nose. This is going to be fun. We ve enlisted help from Las Vegas. Jeff s son Bo came up to help out with muscle and speed advice. The competion lurks. Sure hope he s in a different class. That thing looks fast. The crew prepares the machine while Jeff rests up for his first assult on the salt. Man, that looks like a long way down there. You sure I ve got enough gas? That was fun. My nose burns, I m sun burned to a crisp, I m dog tired, and it s a long way home. Can t wait til next year. Wolverines Jeff Maile and Lynn Zimmer hand built a Harley Davidson Flat Head powered purpose built motorcycle for a shot at the speed record in their class. Although they fell short of the record, the experience lends hope for a better run when the salt dries up again Good work, Guys.

Some Motorcycle History That Never Happened In 1968 Publisher / Entreprenuer Floyd Clymer teamed with the German manufacturer of the Munch Mammoth motorcycle to prototype and promote

7 Some Motorcycle History That Never Happened In 1968 Publisher / Entreprenuer Floyd Clymer teamed with the German manufacturer of the Munch Mammoth motorcycle to prototype and promote his newly acquired Indian brand. There is no record of Clymers actually buying the Indian name and the venture shown above does not appear in the Wikapedia history of Indian motorcycles

Harley Davidson Pioneers of American Motorcycles Cleveland Breakfast

7:ooam - 11:00am Lunch 11:00am - 2:00pm Closed Sunday Cleveland

The pictured 220cc 2 stroke version is a 1919 model A2.

8 Harley Davidson Pioneers of American Motorcycles Cleveland Breakfast Mon. thru Sat. 7:ooam - 11:00am Lunch Mon. thru Sat. 11:00am - 2:00pm Closed Sunday Cleveland motorcycles enjoyed a spot in the market place twice. Built in Hartford, Connecticut from 1902 til 1905, the brand was resurected in 1915 for a run to The pictured 220cc 2 stroke version is a 1919 model A2. In 1925 the power was changed to a 350cc 4 stroke model F25. An excellent example of a late Cleveland is in the Gilmore Museum Motorcycle Gallery on loan by Wolverine Nancy Summers.

FOR SALE FOR SALE File Photo - not actual bike File Photo,- Not actual bike 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Convertible 1500 actual miles from original owner Many HD and aftermarket updates Owners health

HD and aftermarket updates Owners health forces sale Interested parties may contact El Engelter to make appointment (269-673-3480) Wolverines to Man Swap Meet Space at Wings Meet A number of

9 FOR SALE FOR SALE File Photo - not actual bike File Photo,- Not actual bike 1996 Harley Davidson Dyna Convertible 1500 actual miles from original owner Many HD and aftermarket updates Owners health forces sale Interested parties may contact El Engelter to make appointment ( ) 1998 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Very low actual miles with original owner Rare dual ignition model Many HD and aftermarket updates Owners health forces sale Interested parties may contact El Engelter to make appointment ( ) Wolverines to Man Swap Meet Space at Wings Meet A number of Wolverine Chapter members have arranged to man a vendor space at the upcoming October 9 Swap Meet at the Wings Event Center. We will be representing a gentleman in ill health who has decided to share his toys. The 2 Harley Davidsons above are also a part of the sale and are available for review by appointment or will be included in the Wings sale. Prices are negotiable. The sale will include a large array of take-off parts and many new in the box, mostly Harley Davidson. Wolverine members and friends are invited to participate in the selling or purchase of any of the merchandise being offered. Wolverines Group Ride to Flywheelers Meet Five brave Wolverine Members met at Lynn Stiemsma s home early Saturday morning on September 10 to participate in a cold, damp ride to the Southwest Michigan Flywheelers Meet near South Haven. A back roads ride to Grand Junction for a hearty breakfast and on to the meet with no rain YET. After their arrival at the meet, the rains came down for a considerable time as everyone ducked for shelter to hunker down. The weather eventualy cleared to make the ride home uneventful. (See Wolverine Facebook page for pics) How to Like The Wolverine Facebook Page Google Facebook Prompt will be Sigh-in or sign-up. If you are a member-sign in, if not sign-up. Hit enter and put wolverine chapter amca in find friends box at top of page, Wolverine facebook page will pop up and you can now scroll down over the good stuff that Wolverines have submitted. Click on some things meant to expand.

10 Complete machine shop service. Welding on Heads, Cylinders, and Cases. Serving Kalamazoo since 1980 PH

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11 WE HAVE HEATED WINTER STORAGE. DETOUR CYCLE WORKS Used Parts for Vintage British Motorcycles also Ariel, AJS, Matchless & Royal Enfield We Also Sell Project Bikes for Restoration Call Your Brit Bike Parts Station Used Parts For: AJS Triumph Ariel Norton Matchless BSA Royal Enfield Phone:

While the sheet metal only needed buffing out, the frame and small parts required paint to remove traces of a former owners gold rattle can.

12 Member Bikes In the late summer of 2013, we bought a 52 Harley 125 from fellow Wolverine John Buursma, who sadly passed away 8/16/16. The bike was almost all there, so it appeared that the restoration process would be a short one. Over the fall and winter it was disassembled and parts counting. While the sheet metal only needed buffing out, the frame and small parts required paint to remove traces of a former owners gold rattle can. We did have to have the rims chromed and the spokes zinced to get some shiny parts. After new wiring it was ready for its first showing at the Wolverine Perry Harley Davidson show. The bike collected a co-first and the promoters choice award. In memory of our friend John, the bike carries the name Ogre. Tom & Becky Summers AMCA WOLVERINE CHAPTER th St. Allegan, MI First Class Mail

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VOL. 8 APRIL 2016 NO. 2 Ride the beautiful Leelanau area countryside. Art Farley Spring Rides May 11-14, 2016 Cycle-Moore Motorcycle Campground 11075 US 31 South Interlochen, MI 49643 May 11- Y all come