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1 VOL. 10 JULY 2018 NO. 3 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 AMCA MOTTO: RIDE EM - DON T HIDE EM

2 The Wolverine Chapter AMCA continues it s phenominal rate of growth with 37 new members joining us since April 1st, 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. 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 MEMBER NEWS OFFICERS ROSTER President: El Engelter Board Director: Mark Lahn Vice President: Scott Denny Board Director: Roger Green Secretary: Barb Engelter Board Director: Roger Spicer Treasurer: Linda Smith Board Director: Jeff Maile 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: Chapter wolverineamca@yahoo.com Newsletter editors: Barb & El Engelter (engelter@charter.net) CHAPTER NEWS No room this issue. 26 new members have joined the Wolverine Chapter AMCA. Our new friends include. Jim & Kim Mentzer 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.

3 2018 Centreville Vintage Motorcycle Show Winners DATE: May 20, 2018 Place Bike# Bike Description Owner City & State AMERICAN 500cc AND UNDER Neracar Nancy Summers Constantine, MI Neracar Ron Mitchell East LeRoy, MI Harley Topper Doug Dinsdale Ypsilanti, MI AMERICAN OVER 500 cc Henderson KJ Ron Mitchell East LeRoy, MI Indian Chief Chris Habic Cassopolis, MI Indian Scout Lynn Stiemsma Kalamazoo, MI EUROPEAN/BRITISH 500cc AND UNDER Triumph T100 Donald Gulbranson Imlay, MI Royal Enfield A Nelson Hurt Berrien Springs, MI BSA B25 Starfire Greg Saurhier Watervliet, MI EUROPEAN/BRITISH OVER 500cc BSA Hornet Randall Stroup Hamilton, MI Norton Commando Tim Giraedin Kalamazoo, MI Triumph Trophy Richard Reynolds Sturgis, MI ASIAN/JAPANESE 500cc AND UNDER Honda C95 Benly Thomas Pearson Toledo, OH Suzuki TS185 Mike Warren Bellevue, MI Honda CB100 Tommy Shea Waterford, MI ASIAN/JAPANESE OVER 500cc Kawasaki ZX750 Michael Doubleday Battle Creek, MI Yamahz RS650 Dave Scheffers Kalamazoo, MI Honda G Rick & Martina Rudy Elkhaart, IN OFF ROAD / COMPETITION ALL cc Indian Model B Vince Gargagliano Sparta, MI Honda CR250 Rich Isza Niles, MI Penton Dan Pagel Comstock Park, MI CUSTOM / BOBBER ALL cc Harley Davidson Paul Moore Ionia, MI Honda CB750K Sean Barney Kalamazoo, MI Yamaha Greg Karbowski Holland, MI SCOOTERS / MOPEDS Cushman Step Thru Dan Dawson LaPorte, IN Pony Cycle Terry & Jan Hawke Walled Lake, MI Cushman Truckster Mike LaCour Howell, MI BEST OF SHOW Hendedrson KV Ron Mitchell East LeRoy, MI PROMOTERS CHOICE / PRESERVATION AWARD Indian Chief Ziggy Kapvgcinski Cambrige, Ont. CA

4 Calendar of Events July July No chapter meeting. See you at Wauseon. 12 Boondox Bike Night, 6pm 40 mile ride, destination Caledonia Family Tavern ( south of Caledonia on M-37) Wolverine Gate Duty, AMCA Wauseon National Meet, Wauseon OH 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 all go to Mt.Garfield Commercial Display Ad Rates for Wolverine Tales Per Issue Per Year 1/8 Page $10 $35 1/4 Page /2 Page Full Page

5 Presidents Message We 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 beautiful 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 Message Just 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 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 AUBREE S PLAINWELL 618 Allegan St, Plainwell, MI

6 2018 Centreville Swap Meet Sorry. Outside pictures did not come out for publication. A nut was loose behind the lens. Antique Bike Night at Perry Harley Davidson 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 Wolverine 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 Night The Whiskey Creek Bar east of Battle Creek on Dickman Road will host an Antique Bike Night on Saturday 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.

7 Member Bikes The 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 condition. 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 Scout has quite a Wolverine 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 million dollar bike. See ya on the road. Geez Editors note: You may recall the story, in a previous 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.

8 How to Like The Wolverine Facebook Page Breakfast Mon. thru Sat. 7:ooam - 11:00am Lunch Mon. thru Sat. 11:00am - 2:00pm Closed Sunday ( no debit or credit cards, please ) Google Facebook. Prompt will be Sign-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.

9 2018 Gilmore Vintage Weekend Motorcycle Show Winners CATEGORY PLACE BIKE # YEAR/MAKE/MODEL OWNER CITY/STATE USA 1st # Indian Chief Jeff Wing Bryon City, MI 1000cc Gilmore # Harley Davidson FLU Shriner Steve Otto Bangor, MI &UP Gilmore # Indian Chief Mike Crane Hopkins, MI USA 1st # Harley Davidson WL Steve Otto Bangor, MI 1000cc Gilmore # Simplex Automatic Nelson Hurt Berrien Springs, MI & UNDER Gilmore # Neracar Ron Mitchell East Leroy, MI ENGLAND 1st # Norton Production Racer Walt Branham Jackson,MI 501cc Gilmore # BSA Hornet Randall Stroup Hamilton, MI & UP Gilmore # BSA Hornet Ward Clarkson Corunna, MI ENGLAND 1st # BSA Alloy Clipper Walt Branham Jackson,MI 500cc Gilmore # Vellocette Thruxton Keith Hogland Pinckney, MI & UNDER Gilmore # Matchless G80S Brandon Cooper Wayland, MI JAPAN 1st # Honda CB750 Brett McCoy St. Johns, MI 600cc Gilmore # Kawasaki H2 David Zinkie Lagrange, IN & UP Gilmore # Honda CB750 Ray LeZotte Lawton, MI JAPAN 1st # Honda CL350 Eric Cronin Parchment, MI cc Gilmore # Honda CB400F Jaci Dryer Grand Rapids, MI Gilmore # Honda CA77/ 305 Dream Ken Ellis JAPAN 1st # Honda CB175 Ray LeZotte Lawton, MI 299cc Gilmore # Yamaha YCS-1 Robert Thomas Hunsonville, MI & UNDER Gilmore # Honda Honda CA95 Benly Thomas Pearson Toledo, OH 1st # BMW R100CS Bob Jenkins Saline, MI GERMANY Gilmore # BMW R90S Jeff Wing Bryon City, MI Gilmore # BMW R69S Colin Sandbach Wolverine Lake, MI OTHER 1st # Benelli Tom Tytar Grand Rapids, MI COUNTRIES Gilmore # Terot FT Mike Crane Hopkins, MN ALL cc Gilmore # Condor Swiss Military Gregory Weiers Tustin, MI SCOOTER/ 1st # Cushman Airborn Nelson Hurt Berrien Springs, MI MOPED Gilmore # Puch Magnum Rex Sheler Grand Rapids, MI Gilmore # Honda Z50 Jerry Hassevoort Zeeland, MI SIDECAR 1st # Vincent Shadow Rapide Pat Bradley Farmington Hills,MI 3 WHEELED Gilmore # Russian Sidecar M72H Michael Powers Roscommon, MI 1st # Yamaha XS Greg Karbowski Holland, MI CUSTOMS Gilmore # Triumph Bonneville Joe Keene Midland, MI Gilmore #119 Homemade Parts Bike Craig Wykoff Jackson,MI 1st # Indian Factory Hillclimber Vince Gargagliano Sparta, MI COMPETITION Gilmore # Honda Sportster Brett McCoy St. Johns, MI Gilmore # Kawasaki F11M Ed Erdos Holly, MI 1st # Indian w/ sidecar Joe Blaha Rock Creek, OH MASTER'S Gilmore # Royal Enfield Randall Stroup Hamilton, MI CLASS Gilmore # Triumph TR6 ss Graham Cousens Sylvan Lake, MI OLDEST MOTORCYCLE # Indian 1000cc Twin John Errera Chicago, IL DIRECTORS 1941 Harley Davidson CHOICE #2 FL Knucklehead Joe Blaha Rock Creek, OH BEST OF SHOW # Harley Davidson WL Steve Otto Bangor, MI

10 Complete machine shop service. Welding on Heads, Cylinders, and Cases. Serving Kalamazoo since 1980 FOR SALE 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON DEUCE CLEAN ONE OWNER 1450CC, 5 SPEED 26,000 MILES MANY EXTRAS $6500 CALL

11 No. of Cylinders: 1 Displacement: 500 cu. in. Horsepower: 2.5 Weight: 130 pounds What Is It? Top speed: 45 miles per hour It s a 1903 Hercules, Glenn Curtis first attempt at motorcycles. When the name is challenged, Curtiss used his own name on subsequent attempts.

12 Centreville 2018 Vintage Motorcycle Show Winners in each catagory are listed on Page 3. Preservation Award winner is pictured at right Indian Chief is owned by Ziggy Kapvgcinski of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. AMCA WOLVERINE CHAPTER th St. Allegan, MI First Class Mail