Hansen Dam Run
November
2, 2003
By Jim
Falk
Quite a
few of the So Cal faithful turned up for this annual British ride through the
scenic Angeles Crest high country. We
met at the Hansen Dam parking area just off the 210 at the Osborne exit,
proceeding north through Little Tujunga Canyon.
Not long out of the start, our comrade Larry Ramos experienced a stall
due to the ground strap on his battery.
A number of us European riders came to his aid at the roadside, and in
no time, he and his Harley were back on the road! We proceeded through the canyon twisties to
Santa Clarita, then on to the high desert enclave of Acton.
Most of
us convened at our traditional Mexican stop for lunch. We were graced by the presence of two
visitors from England, courtesy of Homer Knapp.
Andy Parfett and his “significant other,” Sara Carter, had flown over
from England just for the weekend! It
happens that Andy works for American Airlines, thus the short travel
arrangements were no problem. Sara rode
Homer’s Norton/Ariel special, while Andy straddled an old Triumph that Homer
happened to have in stable. Eleven of
our chapter members graced the ride as well.
After lunch, the ride proceeded to Hidden Springs on the Angeles Crest
before descending through Big Tujunga Canyon to Sunland and returning to the
Hansen Dam lot.
It seems
that the British folks decided to forego the show presentations at the end due
to the threat of rain, but nonetheless, a good time was had by all and we
meandered home without getting wet!
Besides myself, I would like to acknowledge the participation of the
following chapter faithful: Carroll
Francis, Dudley Pollard, Homer Knapp (with English Guests), Jeff Moore, Mike
Menezes, Craig Dillman, Larry Ramos, Nick Dounias, Mike Doom and Erhard Hirschfelder.