International Motorcycle Show

December 6-8, 2002

 

By Marc Gallin

 

            The SoCal Chapter was again proud to take part in the 2002 International Motorcycle Show presented by Cycle World Magazine at the Long Beach Convention Center.  Club Vice-President Marc Gallin coordinated the effort, which put together a full dozen magnificent machines.  In honor of Harley-Davidson’s 100th Anniversary, the Club presented Harleys from each decade from the teens all the way up to the 1960s. 

 

            The Club’s display was very well received by the hoards of motorcycle enthusiasts who made their way around the Convention Center during the three day show.  This year, we were accompanied by the North America Ariel Motorcycle Club who also brought down a full dozen beautiful Ariels.  In addition, all the 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 and European manufacturers were also in attendance with their wonderful futuristic machines. 

 

            My thanks again, to all those Club members who generously donated their machines for the event and their time to help out in our booth.  And a very Special Thanks to Larry Ramos for assisting me in booth operations. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Hobo John, Tim Graber, Tom Lovejoy, Tom Hart, Mike and Bob Doom, Craig Dillmann, Gil Armas, Les Haserot, Vahan Bandoain, Homer Knapp, Jennifer Curran, Steve Sorenson, Kevin Spear and Dave Cook for helping watch our Chapter booth.

 

The following is a complete list of all the machines shown. 

 

·        1915 Harley-Davidson Twin – Vahan Bandoian

·        1919 Indian Power Plus  – Mike Doom

·        1924 Triumph H Model – Craig Dillmann

·        1927 Henderson Deluxe 4 – Tom Lovejoy

·        1928 Harley-Davison JD - 2 Cam – Homer Knapp

·        1928 Indian 101 Scout – Marc Gallin

·        1937 Harley-Davidson W – Les Haserot

·        1947 Harley-Davidson FL – Gil Armas

·        1948 Harley-Davidson 4-5 – Craig Dillmann

·        1950 Vincent Rapide – Ralph Krogh

·        1954 Harley-Davidson FL – Larry Ramos

·        1965 Harley-Davidson XLCH – Dave Cook

 

For Complete Photos of the event follow this Link

Return to SoCal Home Page