WE RE ALL HERE BECAUSE WE RE NOT ALL THERE Norton Colorado www.nortoncolorado.org Newsletter September2015 Upcoming Events See page 10 for the entire official 2015 events schedule. September 11 th 13 th (Friday - Sunday) Up the Poudre Without a Paddle Ride Glen Echo Resort, Poudre Canyon http://www.glenechoresort.com/#/ September 20 th (Sunday) English Motoring Conclave Oak Park, Arvada http://www.thecoloradoconclave.com/ pages/welcome.htm October 4 th, 11 AM (Sunday) Jim and Marti Fisher are hosting their annual breakfast gathering. 1374 Greening Ave, Erie John Kinlin, enjoying the Century Ride on his Norton. 1
The Wimpy Campout Hosted by Jamie and Michelle Jones Once again Jamie and Michelle hosted an awesome party. Their house is located in a wooded area with plenty of room for the many tents that were set up. We spent most of our time in the garage amidst Jamie s collection of fine British bikes and his Cobra and 73 Mustang. The Wimpy Campout was started back in 2007 or 08, no one seems to remember exactly, and has become a club favorite. Jamie and Michelle are wonderful hosts and everyone is made to feel like they are family. The gathering was well attended by members as well as many non-members. Due to the beautiful weather there was a nice collection of motorcycles to check out. Marques included Triumphs, AJS, BMW, KTM, H-D, and Suzuki, in addition to the Nortons. We visited, shared motorcycle stories, ate, drank and after dark many of us made the switch to the Jack Daniels that Jamie saved especially for the party. In the morning we woke to breakfast and enough coffee to chase away the results of the Jack the night before. Those who spent the night were joined by several who came for the breakfast and the conversations and stories continued. A great time was had by all. If you haven t been to a Wimpy Campout you should plan on coming next year. Cathy and Bob having a good time The Jones campground. Very comfortable. 2
Hosts Jamie and Michelle Jones You have to love a garage where Rode a Norton Eric Bergman Dave Campbell Chris Geller Rode Something Lesser Jonathan Chaiken KTM Skip Foree Honda Debbie Johnson Suzuki Bob Martin Triumph Mike Powell BMW Julie Robinson HD Scott Robinson HD Paul Swenson BMW Dale and Cathy Watson Triumph Denny and Cathy Westerveldt HD Bob Zimmerman BMW Got There Peter Allen (brought AJS ) Karen Bailey Steve Lavin Susie Saarinen Herb and Karen Varona The cars are stacked like cord wood Guests Mark Achten Katie and Ella Field Several others whom I enjoyed talking to, but never got their names and the bikes are displayed on a hardwood floor. 3
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Century Ride For this event, points are doubled. Also, as a reward for driving the sag wagon and following us around all weekend, I have awarded Peggy Abeyta full points. The home-made cookies she brought along had something to do with it, too Rode a Norton Jack Abeyta John Kinlin Steve Harris Doug McCadam Craig Terry Larry Claxton Rode Something Lesser Eric Bergman (Laverda) Bob Herman (Moto Guzzi) Mike Powell (BMW) Scott Shuler (BMW) Got There Peggy Abeyta Debby Johnson Non-members Rick Starkey (Honda Goldwing) Ed Benson (BMW) Gary Reed (Indian) 6
I was having some electrical issues with my Norton and in in the process of troubleshooting I decided I needed some parts. Someone suggested I call Dave Porter at Old World Bikes in Golden. Well, much to my surprise, Dave had what I needed in stock. How nice to be able to get Norton parts in town again. Many of you already know Dave from Arvada British Cycles, but this was my first time meeting him. I found Dave to be very personable and knowledgeable about British bikes. He had some ideas of what might be my bike s problem and I left not only with my parts, but with some new ideas. I find having a shop in town that carries Norton parts very convenient. I think I ll be going back to see Dave. INOA Rally Report Several of our members made it to the INOA Rally in Asheville, North Carolina. John Dahl s bike is pictured here while riding the Blue Ridge parkway. Jim Comstock rode his Norton and his daughter, Hanna, road her FJ 1100. Gary Bolduc rode his Norton as did Steve Harris. Charley had this to say about their trip, Steve and Gary, two old farts on two old Nortons...4800 miles. John said there were around 450 people at the rally. There was good weather for the most part, with some rain here and there. North Carolina has some awesome riding. It was a great time. 7
Classic and Vintage Bike Show Call to all classic and vintage motorcycle owners and collectors: dust off your prize machine(s) and bring it or them to the 2015 Applefest in Cedaredge, Colorado on October 3rd. This year the show will be held at the Pioneer Town Museum in Cedaredge right next to the Chapel. It will be part of the annual vintage and classic car show this year. There is NO entry fee to display your motorcycle. This is not a judged event, just a fun day and a chance to let spectators admire, and perhaps covet, your prized passion. Try to have your bike there by 9:00 a.m. Questions contact Wayne Frame, wframe@tds.net, 970-856-7279970-856-7279 or Dwight or Karen Benson, ddbenson@outlook.com, 970-835-3789970-835-3789. http://cedaredgechamber.com/seasonal-events/applefest/ 8
Yester Year Farm Show Ride Rode a Norton Jack and Peggy Abeyta Eric Bergman Scott Robinson Steve Siler Martin White Rode Something Lesser Jim Colt Honda James Lafler H-D Mike Powell BSA David Sheesley BMW Scott Shuler BMW Denny Westervelt H-D Got There Bob Martin 9
2015 Schedule of Events January 1 (Thursday) New Year's Day Ride, brunch at David & Christine Campbell's, 9436 Wolfe Dr.,Highlands Ranch, 11 am, followed by a ride to Palmer Lake, weather permitting. January 10 (Saturday) Pub Meeting at The Burns, Broomfield, 11:30 am. February 7 (Saturday) Winter Banquet, The Old Neighborhood, Arvada, 5 pm. March 7 (Saturday) Museum Tour at Shelby American Collection, Boulder, 10 am. March 22 (Sunday) Pub meeting at Streets of London Pub, 1501 E. Colfax, Denver, Noon April 4 (Saturday) Group Ride to Idaho Springs and Argo Mine Tour April 19 (Sunday) Spring Tech Day at Bob Martin's, Broomfield, 9 am. May 3 (Sunday) A Day at the Races (Bandimere Speedway) May 17 (Sunday) Old Bike Ride 13, hosted by Bob Ohman, Golden, 8 AM. May 31 (Sunday) Tea Party and Group Ride, hosted by Debby Johnson, Louisville, 10 am. June 4 (Thursday) First Thursday at GB Fish and Chips, Sloan's Lake, 5 pm. June 14 (Sunday) Big Tent BBQ hosted by Eric Bergman and Susie Saarinen, Golden, 1 pm. We welcome members of the BMAC, the Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Phantom Canyon Chapter of the AMCA, and other riders of vintage motos. June 18-21 (Thursday-Sunday) Four Corners Rendezvous, Dolores. July 5 (Sunday) Mt. Evans Ride, followed by brunch at David Sheesley's, in Evergreen, start at Eric Bergman's house in Golden at 10 am. July 13-17 (Monday-Friday) INOA "Norton Carolina Rally", Asheville, NC. July 18 (Saturday) The Wild Beast Within Us Ride at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg, leave Denver at 8 am. August 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday) Wimpy Campout, hosted by Jamie & Michelle Jones, Conifer. August 15-16 (Saturday-Sunday) The Century Ride to Gunnison and back. August 29 (Saturday) Yester Year Farm Show, Longmont. September 11-13 (Friday-Sunday) Up The Poudre Without A Paddle at Glen Echo Resort, west of Fort Collins. September 20 (Sunday) English Motoring Conclave, Oak Park, Arvada (date unconfirmed). October 4 (Sunday) Breakfast Ride hosted by Jim and Marti Fisher, 1374 Greening Ave., Erie, 11 am. October 17 (Saturday) Plains Ride, hosted by Scott & Julie Robinson, 1711 E. 83rd Pl., Denver, 9 am. October 25 (Sunday) Open Garage/Tech Day hosted by Scott Shuler, 1105 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, 10 AM. November 8 (Sunday) Fall Tech Day TBA December 6 (Sunday) Pub meeting at Pints Pub, 221 W. 13th Ave., Denver, at 11 am. 10
Membership Membership in Norton Colorado is open to anyone, regardless of whether they own a Norton, or any motorcycle whatsoever. Dues are $20/ year individual, $22 for a couple or family unit, payable to "Norton Colorado" and sent to the Treasurer, whose contact information is listed on the last page of this newsletter. The list printed in this newsletter is the official membership, as understood by the Newsletter Editor on the date of publication of the newsletter. Please let me know if I have made an error. Club Events Many events have been scheduled for the 2015 season, usually about 2 per month. Participation in these events will be counted for the President's Award. Events may be added, dropped, or rescheduled through the year. The schedule can be found in this newsletter or check the schedule on the club website: http://www.nortoncolorado.org/ meetings.html The membership year begins with the Winter Banquet in February. New members who join after August 1 are credited with membership for the following year. Western Slope Riders Many Norton Colorado members live in the western part of the state, and finally have noticed that it s I inconvenient to ride 500 miles for High Tea on the Front Range. Said members have formed a loose confederation known as the Western Slope Riders, and are having their own High Tea and other fun times. All Norton Colorado members are welcome at these Western Slope events, so if you city kids want to find out what the shoe feels like on the other foot, plan to ride out and join the Western Slope contingent. Contact: Gary Bolduc, President @ 970-676-1078 for info on upcoming WSR events Prez Points Standings Top 10 (2015): points, events, solo rides Jack Abeyta 65 13 3 Peggy Abeyta 65 13 3 Eric Bergman 52 10 11 Scott Robinson 37 9 6 John Dahl 30 5 0 Debby Johnson 29 6 12 Steve Harris 28 4 2 Dave Campbell 27 4 11 James Lafler 26 5 9 Skip Foree 20 11 0 11
Norton Colorado Membership 14 15 City Phone E-mail 2015 Prez Points Jack and PeggyAbeyta X X Westminster (303) 426-0594 abeytaa@aol.com 65/65 Frank & Jennifer Albert X X Evergreen (303) 905-3817 frankalbert@att.net Randy & Sharon Albright X X Golden (303) 273-9262 dirtywhitedog@comcast.net 1 Peter & Mickey Allen X X Evergreen (303) 886-4696 vincenttwin@gmail.com 3/1 Karen Bailey & Steve Lavin X X Denver (303) 695-1192 karenbailey33@gmail.com 3/3 Matt Baroody X Littleton (303) 564-0453 matthewbaroody@msn.com Arnie & Stephanie Beckman X X Denver (303) 733-4239 arnnsteph@comcast.net 11/2 Eric Bergman,Susan Saarinen X X Golden (303) 278-7445 OneNorton@gmail.com 52/8 Rick Black X Arvada (720) 885-6410 16 Greg Boechler X X Parker (720) 394-4734 greg@boechler.com 10 Gary Bolduc & Laurie Smith X Dolores (970) 676-1078 3Nortons@gmail.com 15/5 John Boyd X X Aspen (970) 925-9154 johnny3nortons@gmail.com 1 Tom Brown X Grand Junction utahtom17@yahoo.com King & Claudia Browne X X Golden (303) 271-1884 kingbrowne@comcast.net 3/0 Dave Campbell X X Highlands Ranch (720) 579-3625 dc.cccolo.gmail.com 21 27 Jonathan Chaikin X Sedalia (303) 619-3883 Jonathan@abacuscabinetry.com 4 Peter Chronis X Denver (303) 332-3504 pchronis43@msn.com 4 Perry Clark X Castle Rock (303) 660-0365 jclark515@aol.com Larry & Marilee Claxton X Cedaredge (970) 856-4348 claxtonlarryj@gmail.com 10/0 Jim & Jacalyn Colt X X Boulder (303) 449-2760 ColtCo@frii.com 7/1 Ernie Comstock & Diane LaFavor X X Lafayette (303) 665-7934 comsteg@gmail.com Jim & Margaret Comstock X Pueblo (719) 646-2610 norton880fi@yahoo.com Dave Coxon X X Niwot (303) 652-3607 dvcoxon@rockymountainpower.com John Dahl X X Arvada (303) 467-0778 jdahl0778@msn.com 30 Paul-M. David X X Denver (303) 331-8008 paul@winepairings.biz 2 Christopher & Jennifer Eng X X Nederland (303) 570-8096 cengcycling@gmail.com Bones Engelman X X Denver (720) 308-8680 bonesilhd@comcast.net Mike Fields & Vicki Borden X X Denver (303) 937-9750 mpfields1@yahoo.com 17/7 Jim & Marti Fisher X X Erie (303) 828-0114 jfisher@coloradogroup.com 3/2 Richard Florence & Linda Sheean X X Stmboat Springs (970) 846-0261 richardsflorence@gmail.com 2 Skip Foree X X foreemilelli@yahoo.com 20 Mike Gallagher & Lisa Gills X X Lafayette (720) 890-8355 mgallagher01@hotmail.com 6/0 Peter Geise X X Louisville (720) 320-1917 stone-haus@comcast.net 2/1 Kris Geller X X Colo Springs uukkee@aol.com 11 Tony Hagger X X Colo Springs (303) 880-7321 hehaggers@msn.com Geoffrey & Karen Harris X Littleton (303) 955-2505 spaceman1959@comcast.net Steve Harris & Charley Gremmels X X Durango (970) 259-1302 NoNortons@gmail.com 28/6 Bob Herman & Lisa Scalise X X Crestone (719) 256-4527 romomoto@gmail.com 10/0 Pete Homan X X Denver (720) 570-2044 peteh@centurylink.net 2 Michael Homs X X Denver (303) 388-6400 mjhoms@hotmail.com 7 Dennis Horgan X X Denver (303) 475-1591 dennis_horgan@msn.com 5 Keith & Susan Hurtubise X Littleton (303) 8088202 keithabees@aol.com Rohn Hyde X Denver (303) 433 2620 James Ingram X Leonard, TX (214) 532-9876 james@ingramandfriends.com Stephen Jarvis X Durango (303) 880-5120 jarvist@mindspring.com Blair Jenkins X X Westminster (303) 947-4629 gs.blair@hotmail.com Debby Johnson X X Longmont (303) 229-2089 2Nortons@gmail.com 29 Ed & Diana Johnson X X edwardjohnson11@msn.com Tim Johnson X X Davis, CA timson4@gmail.com 1 Jamie & Michelle Jones X X Conifer (303) 697-6166 jmjones91@msn.com 10/5 (Continued on next page) 12
Norton Colorado Membership (continued) 14 15 City Phone E-mail 2015 Prez Points Jim Kelly X Berthoud (303) 263-7630 jkeldirt@gmail.com John Kinlin X X Denver (303) 320-6835 jkinlin@msn.com / harrisjg@msn.com 15 Mike Konshak X Louisville (303) 673-9853 mike@2onahill.com 7 Tom & Nora Kruplak X X Parker (303) 952-9529 kru4@comcast.net James Lafler X X Loveland (970) 218-2707 jpl777@bajabb.com 26 Sid & Karen Leavell X X Durango (970) 259-0151 busters@bresnan.net 2/2 Mark Liu & Geri Molettiere X X Westminster (303) 506-4557 markdavidliu@aol.com 12/6 Steve & Anne Lloyd X Littleton (303)734-0506 Steve_Lloyd_66@hotmail.com Mark Lomax X Westminster lomaxcm@comcast.net 2 Sam Manganaro X Cortez (540) 514-1013 sam@vincentworks.com Bob Martin & Sheila Wilson X X Broomfield (303) 466-6903 bobamartin@msn.com 18/3 Michael McAdams & Vennie Mangus X Englewood (303) 916-8696 mkelectricinc@gmail.com Doug McCadam X Dolores/Baja (970) 570-6726 dougsnortons@hotmail.com 10 Ken McEntire X Englewood (303) 777-5663 1 Vern Neuscheler X Boulder (303) 618-9914 vernarthur@gmail.com Bob & Claire Ohman X X Denver ( 303) 570-9333 reohman@att.net 13/1 Ron & Joan Pierce X X Lafayette (303) 665-5300 ronpierceco2@aol.com 8/0 Jerry Pokorny X X Colorado Springs (303) 912-4509 jerry_pokorny@msn.com Mike Powell X gelbviehs@yahoo.com 9 Lynaire Reeh X X Englewood (303) 771-3855 lynaire.reeh@gmail.com Scott & Julie Robinson X X Thornton (303) 287-6580 mister.r@comcast.net 37/10 Harleyhygienist @comcast.net Trish Sanders & Cory Zambrano X Denver (303) 870-4167 Randy & Evan Schneider X X Wellington (970) 227-3825 redienhcsr@aol.com Andi & Kristina Seiler X X Münzenberg andi.seiler@gmx.de Lee, Bryan & Austin Shanley X Longmont (303) 931-9278 shanfam48@msn.com David Sheesley X X Evergreen (303) 674-1114 dks@davidksheesley.com 9 Scott Shuler X X Fort Collins (720) 289-2153 scott.shuler@colostate.edu 4 Steve Siler X X Frederick (303) 817-6075 ssiler@mtechg.com 7 Al & Barb Slarks X Boulder (303) 818-5556 al@slarks.com 4/0 Wayne, Ursula & Christopher Smiley X X Frederick (303) 829-2417 wssmiley@comcast.net 9/2 Ryan & Molly Sorenson X Durango (970) 531-2704 sorensonryan@hotmail.com Bill Stone X X Kaleen, Australia bilstone@bigpond.net.au Paul Swenson X X Colorado Springs beemerpaul@aol.com 6 Tom and Camille Tallick X X Arvada (303) 425-0462 ttallick@gmail.com 4/1 Jo Teague X X Littleton ( 303) 324-5212 jmteague@comcast.net 5 Darell Teeples X X Portland, OR (503) 793-7783 dedet@easystreet.net 2 Craig Terry X X Glenwood Springs (970) 618-9140 catsguzzi@yahoo.com 17 Gene Toner X gtoner35@aol.com Al Turner X X Denver (303) 989-8803 al_tu@hotmail.com Jay & Teri Ann Tynes X X Elizabeth (720) 274-4653 tubbrex@aol.com 6/1 Herb & Karen Varona X X Westminster (303) 420-5107 2/2 Lew Wackler X Boulder (303) 350-0430 lewackler@yahoo.com 2 Darrell Walker & Kaet Snyder X Basalt (970) 927-4014 darrellwalker@yahoo.com Dale & Cathy Watson X Conifer (303) 697-3223 dhwats73@gmail.com 1/1 Dave & Robin Webster X Haiku, HI (808) 575-9051 bsadw@hotmail.com 7/9 Denny & Cathy Westervelt X X Denver ( 303) 428-1746 dennywestervelt@aol.com 12/4 Martin White & Lee Maassen X X Louisville (303) 661-9402 weeno6@netzero.com 7/1 Russ Willard X X Lewisville, NC (336) 655-7339 rwillard8@triad.rr.com Michael Wilson X X Littleton (303) 908-1597 md_wilson@comcast.net Bob Wood X X Billings, MT (406) 259-5123 drrwwood@gmail.com Jon & Kirsten Zemp X X Denver (720) 234-9033 jondzemp@gmail.com Bob Zimmerman X X Colorado Springs (719) 328-9633 rzimmmerman@msn.com 5 Total Memberships 98 78 13
Credits: Thanks to Eric Bergman, John Dahl, Debbie Johnson and Bob Ohman for their contributions to this newsletter. I also want to say thanks to others who sent me things I will use in future editions. Current Occupants Grand Wazoo Eric Bergman (303) 278-7445 onenorton@gmail.com Consigliore Arnie Beckman (303) 733-4239 Arnie.Beckman@coloradodefenders.us Exchequer (Send $$$ here) Charley Gremmels 1832 Forest Ave.,Durango,CO81301 (970) 259-1302 NoNortons@gmail.com Ride Coordination Czarina Debby Johnson (303) 229-2089 2nortons@gmail.com Swag Boss Jim Fisher (303) 828-0114 jfisher@coloradogroup.com Ministry of Truth Scott Robinson (303)287-6580 mister.r@comcast.net Dead Tree Publication Colt Reproduction www.coltrepro.com Norton Colorado 1900 19th Street Golden, CO 80401 14