The SoCal
Chapter was proud to be a part of the 2001 International Motorcycle Show
presented by Cycle World Magazine in Long Beach
Convention Center. Club Secretary Marc Gallin
coordinated the effort which put together a full dozen magnificent
machines. Starting with Chuck Vernons
1912 Indian 8-Valve Board Track Racer, the
Club had bikes from each decade all the way up to 1950 represented.
The Clubs
display was very well received by the hoards of motorcycle enthusiasts who made
their way around the Convention Center during the three day show. All major motorcycle manufacturers were on
hand showing their latest and greatest machines. Familiar names like Harley-Davidson,
Indian, Triumph and BMW, just to name a few. All the Japanese manufacturers
were also in attendance with their futuristic machines. Also in attendance were a large variety of
parts vendors selling their wares.
My thanks
to all those Club members who generously donated their machines or their time
to help out in the booth. Special thanks
to Tim Graber for handing me this project and
to Tom Lovejoy for bringing Andy Davis down to
the event on Saturday afternoon. Also
thanks to Tom Hart, Jennifer Curan, Mike Doom, Nick Dounias, Frank Colver and
Steve Sorenson for helping watch the booth. And I know everyone enjoyed the
marvelous commentary Larry Ramos gave about the history of the Board Track
Racer. We look forward to being invited
back next year with even more machines.
The
following is a complete list of all the machines shown.
·
1912 Indian Board
Track Racer Chuck Vernon
·
1919 Indian Power
Plus Mike Doom
·
1924 Triumph H
Model Craig Dillmann
·
1926 Indian Chief
Craig Dillmann
·
1928 AJS Model K8
Frank Colver
·
1931 Indian 101
Scout Nick Dounias
·
1938 Indian Chief
Mike Tomas
·
1940 Indian Sport
Scout Mike Tomas
·
1947 Indian Chief
Mike Tomas
·
1948 Indian Chief
Mike Tomas
·
1948 Indian Chief
Nick Dounias
·
1950 Indian Chief
Marc Gallin
For
Complete Photos of the event follow this Link