March 2009 - R.A.T. Pack

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The Largest And Most Active R.A.T. PACK In the United States
Cascade Moto Classics, Inc R.A.T. Pack
MARCH 2009
Thanks Everyone!
By Lee Holzhey, Pack Leader
“I just do what I do,” Soren Winslow said
to me after accepting his award at our annual dinner last Saturday night, for all the
help he gives our club.
“Thanks a lot for the recognition, but
I just like to help because it’s fun,” Ed
Buschow said, after he accepted his
award.
We have yet to give an award to
anyone in our club who was not deserving, humbled and grateful. To
me it sums up the kind of people
that ride Triumphs in Portland and
attend our events. It makes my job
as Pack Leader so easy, having club
members who like to get involved.
All I really have to do is keep things
organized and everything seems to
take care of itself. It’s because of you
that I look good, and for this I want to say
THANK YOU to everyone who helps out.
I tried very hard to say this at dinner, and
I want to repeat it now. Even though some
of you help out year after year, (you know
who you are) and just “do what you do” as
Soren says, it is never taken for granted
and it never becomes routine.
Also, this is my chance to say thanks to
Janice and Kelly for not only hosting such
a great event, but for the fantastic 50th anniversary Bonneville print they gave me. It
looks great in my living room! And finally,
my biggest thank you of all to my friends
Mark and Deborah for the motorcycle quilt
Deborah made and presented to me at dinner. The last 41 years of my life would not
be the same without each of you!
This year looks to be our best year yet
for Triumph events. Soren has already
laid out a fantastic schedule of “official”
day rides and activities that should be up
on our website by the time you read this.
Plus, our Spring Opener, Summer Scorch-
er and Baker City Rally are already in the
planning stages, and the dates should also
be up on the website soon. We will also
be having an open house in the Spring at
CMC, plus our usual Summer barbeque,
Fall bash and Holiday party! There is also
one other little gem that is still in the planning stages, that for now we are keeping
under wraps. But believe me when I say,
you won’t want to miss it! So, this year is
really shaping up nicely. For those of you
that want to plan your own group ride, remember that you can post it on our website
(www.rat-pack.com) at anytime, and get
some friends to join you. How about planning a ride on breakfast Saturday? Just
check the schedule in advance to make
sure we don’t already have something
scheduled.
Also, we’re still hoping to put together the ride route book I talked about last
month. While I have no visions of grandeur at becoming a best selling author, it
would be great to have at least 20 different ride routes to share and post up
on our website. Although I could
probably scrape them together myself, it would be much better to
have them submitted by you. Besides, most of my favorite routes are
done on our Baker City Rally. (Oh
yeah, that’s a plug!) So plunk yourselves down in front of your computer and Google up your favorite road. Then shoot me an e-mail
([email protected]) and tell
me about it. I’m hoping to have this
done by mid April sometime, so we can all
begin enjoying some different roads and
rides this season as submitted by our club
members.
Lastly, for those of you that are curious, the bikes on the quilt Deborah made
for me were a 1962 Matchless G50, 1961
BSA Goldstar DBD3Y, 1962 Norton 30M
Manx, 1955 Vincent Black Shadow “D”,
and a 1967 Triumph T100C. Oh yeah,
and some girls in bikinis were sitting on
the bikes too. You know you’re getting old
when you get a quilt like that, and you look
at the bikes and not the girls. Oh well!!
Ride safe everyone,
Lee
Kenny Dreer
Motorcycle Diaries
The
Presenter: Kenny Dreer
Saturday, March 21, 2008
10:00 AM
Northwest Vintage Car & Motorcycle Museum
Vintage Gas Station
at Antique Powerland, Brooks, Oregon
Details & Directions: /www.nwcarandcycle.org
New Bonnevilles Arriving
2009 Models Scheduled
To Arrive First Weeks of March
PHOTOS NEEDED!
Got a great digital pic of your bike?
You and your bike? A guy in a
chicken costume riding your bike?
We’re going to start running a few
photos of member bikes in the upcoming issues. This is your chance for fame and… well, for
fame, anyway. Originals are best, and the bigger the better.
Send them to: [email protected]
Contact Information
CASCADE MOTO CLASSICS, INC
R.A.T. PACK
Cascade Moto Classics, Inc announces the scheduled arrival of
the first of the 2009 Bonnevilles. Information from Triumph indicates they should arrive in the first two weeks of this month.
The Bonneville line has gone through styling revisions for a
great 1970’s look just in time for the 50th anniversary of this iconic
motorcycle. Visually, the most striking difference comes with the
new 17-inch cast alloy wheels at the front and rear, shorter mudguards and stylish megaphone silencers from the sporty Thruxton.
The new seat proudly displays the Triumph logo, which is now
printed in white. The handlebars have been revised and are now
closer to the rider and seat height has been reduced by 25mm to
improve the riding position. The introduction of a smaller, lighter,
front wheel makes it easier to maneuver the Bonneville.
Cascade Moto Classics, Inc.
Janice & Kelly McCarthy
13705 SW Farmington Road
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
(503) 574–3353
[email protected]
OUR NEW
R.A.T. PACK MEMBERS
These members have recently purchased a new Triumph
from Cascade Moto Classics, Inc
Triumph Riders Association of Portland
Pack Leader
Lee Holzhey
[email protected]
(360) 798–4678
Jason Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daytona 675
Steve Berg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonneville T100
Wolfgang Agotta . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonneville Black
Matthew Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sprint ST
Ronald Hyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Street Triple R
Christopher Vitron . . . . . . . . . . . Bonneville T100
Dustin Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speedmaster
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1. We will pick up and deliver
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2. Synthetic Oil and new filter
3. Top off fluids
Happy
Saint Patrick’s Day
May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck,
brightened by a song in your heart,
and warmed by the smiles of the people you love.
Janice, Kelly, Tara, Liz, Bill
Mike, Brant, Mikey
4. Clutch adjustment
5. Brake adjustment
6. Clean, lube and adjust chain
7. Lube chassis
8. Our 12 point safety check
Contact the Service Department
to schedule your Triumph Service
503–574–3353
This service offer good
through March 31, 2009 • Pick up and
delivery must be within 50 miles of
Cascade Moto Classics, Inc.
CLASSICS
INCORPORATED
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RAT PAC
K
Calendar
MAY 16-17
OVM Corvaillis Ride/Show/Swap Meet
Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists
Saturday May 16th - Ride 12:00 Noon,
Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis, OR
Sunday May 17th - Show/Swap Meet
(Featured Marque: Triumph Bonneville T120
and T140) Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis, OR
Contact: [email protected] 503-655-2125
www.oregonvintage.org
MAY 24
Western Antique Aeroplane
& Auto Museum
Triumph RAT Pack Ride - Hood River, Oregon
www.waaamuseum.org
Meet: Cascade Moto Classics, Inc 10:00am
Admission is $8 per person
JUNE 6
Triumph RAT Pack Breakfast Meet
9:00am Peppermill Restaurant,
17455 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton, OR.
At the back of the shopping center on the
northeast side. Come and enjoy a good
breakfast and some great people!
Rides, Ev
ents, Fun
!
MARCH 7
MARCH 29
RAT Pack Back In The Saddle Ride
Easier ride for newer riders and those that
didn’t ride over the winter. Meet at Cascade
Moto Classics at 10:00AM. Route TBA
APRIL 4
APRIL 10,11
APRIL 26
JUNE 20
OMRRA Motorcycle Race
Oregon Motorcycle Roadracing Association
Portland International Raceway (PIR). PIR is
located at exit 306B off of Interstate 5. Gates
open at 7:00 am, bikes on track at 9:00 am.
RAT Pack Northwest RAT Lunch
Kit Carson Restaurant in Chehalis, WA.
Meet at Cascade Moto Classics, Inc at
10:00am
MAY 2
MAY 2
Cascade Moto Classics
BONNIE 50th OPEN HOUSE
Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary
of the Triumph Bonneville.
Free Food & Refreshments, Live Music, Special Events, Special Sale and just plain fun!!
Watch for more details as the day nears.
MAY 2,3
JUNE 5,6,7
JUNE 20,21
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Season Opener Ride 3-Day Event
Triumph RAT Pack
Details To Be Announced
OVM Longest Day Ride
Designed to conincide with the Summer
Solstice 250 miles. Leave Cycle Sports
Yamaha/Kawasaki, 4764 Portland Rd NE,
Salem - 9:00am
OR: Leave the 76 Station near Exit 10 from
I-205, Oregon City - 10:00am
Contact: [email protected]
503-393-2852
JULY 4
JULY 12
OVM Tour de Clarque Poker Run
Scenic Clark County, WA App. 100 miles.
Prizes for best poker hands. Lunch stop after
ride. Leave from Tri Mountain Shopping Ctr,
I-5 Exit 14, Ridgefield, WA - 11:00am
R.A.T. Breakfast
9:00am Saturday
March 7, 2009
Peppermill Restaurant
17455 SW Farmington Rd.
Beaverton, Oregon
(Breakfast Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month)
JULY 16-19
JULY 19
JULY 25,26
AUG 1
AUG 1, 2
AUG 16
Summer Scorcher Ride 3-Day Event
Triumph RAT Pack
OVM Glendale Gathering
OVM Members meet members from Retro
Riders Vintage Club (Tri-Cities) – Leave from
wherever you are and be at Goldendale Observatory, WA by noon.
Contact: [email protected]
503-655-1778 www.oregonvintage.org
SEPT 5
SEPT 5
RAT Pack at the All British Field Meet
The celebration of British cars and cycles at
Portland International Raceway. Features a
huge auto & motorcycle display plus vintage
racing on track. Great fun! Meet at CMC
following breakfast meeting to ride out, or
meet us there. Special display area for R.A.T.
bikes.
SEPT 10-13
SEPT 27
OVM Oaks Park Picnic/Ride
Saturday Ride: 11:00 am, Jim Dandy Drive-In,
96th & NE Sandy, (near I-205 exit 23A)
Sunday Picnic: 11:00 am - 3:00pm, Oaks
Amusement Park, Area 3, Portland,
OCT 3
OVM Heart of Lane
150 mi loop around Eugene, OR.
10:00am, Midtown Market,1591 Willamette St,
Eugene, OR.
AUG 22,23
AUG 23
Bonneville 50th Anniversary
RAT Pack RIde/Celebration
Northwest Vintage Car and Motorcycle
Museum, Brooks, Oregon
www.nwcarandcycle.org
Meet: Cascade Moto Classics, Inc 10:00am
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OCT 10,11
Baker City Rally 4-Day Event
RAT Pack
Baker City, Oregon
OVM Clackamas County Cruise
Leave at 10:00 am from Oregon City, 76 Station. Lots of curves and twisties; about 100
miles. Lunch after the ride.
NOV 7
DEC 5
By Lee Holzhey, Pack Leader
S
aturday, February 21st was our 12th
Annual RAT Dinner. With almost
150 people in attendance it turned
out to be quite a night! The Gray Gables
Estate did a great job of hosting our event,
and even made sure they had Guinness
in stock for the evening. As people began
to arrive the kilt’rs started to make their
presence known and several RAT’s decided to show their Scottish heritage (I know,
it’s an English bike!) by wearing kilts for
the night. Even a couple of ladies had on
the Scottish apparel and it made for a fun
night.
After a dinner of Roast Beef and Chicken, everyone settled down and were treated
to a comedy routine by Mike Jenkins. After Mike had the crowd going with his motorcycle humor, he got Steve, Scott and Jay
up on stage for what can only be described
as a game of “flip yer balls”. After having
a basket strapped around their waist with
a ball hanging below it, they each had to
try and get the ball into the basket without touching it. Considering that Scott
and Jay were in Kilts it was looking like it
could be a very entertaining night indeed!
Jay proved his prowess at getting his ball in
the basket and won the night.
Once Mike had warmed up the crowd
it became time to give out our annual
awards. Rick Wescott, Gabe Spaccarelli,
Rick Chappelle and Don Arneson were
awarded for their continuing efforts to
help our club with their organization of
our spring opener and summer scorcher
rides. Dave Harvey was our “Good Guy”
award recipient for his help with the club,
and Ed Buschow took home the “Eager
Beaver” award for all that he does. The
“Triumph Booster Award” was given to
Bo Miller for his unwavering support of
our Triumph marque. This year’s ‘Pack
Leader’s Choice’ award was given to Soren Winslow for his consistent help with
club events, and Gabe Spaccarelli won
our ‘Most Valuable Rat’ award for his constant support of both Triumph and Cascade Moto Classics, Inc. Somewhat less
serious were our awards for other notable
feats. Adam and Sierra Harris were given
a 3 lb. chocolate heart for riding away from
their wedding on a Triumph, and Isaac
Bauman’s little dog, Chocolate Sprinkles
was given a tiny pink Triumph helmet for
when he rides in Isaac’s tank bag—which
is all of the time! At our summer barbecue Lori Moore decided she wanted some
popcorn. Janice told her to go ahead and
make some, but the line soon formed and
Laurie found herself making popcorn for
over 6 hours… and never did get any! In
honor of her efforts she was dubbed “Miss
Popcorn” and given the appropriate crown
and sash. Steve Eckles broke off a footpeg
and tied it back on with wire and Velcro
to get home; he was awarded a pre-made
Velcro footpeg.
For those of you that have been to
breakfast and heard Dick Winningstad
chant, “Sprint, Sprint, Sprint”, we decided
sales would be up if more would hear him
so we awarded him a cheerleader megaphone. (Maybe that was a mistake!) Clive
Machon rides Rocket III even when he
breaks off parts and has a tendency to use
whatever he can find, as evidenced by the
stick he jammed in a radiator hole to fix
it. So, he was awarded a radiator repair kit
of a cork and some glue! Lastly, our MVR
Gabe Spaccarelli had a deer in Baker City
that literally tried to climb on the back of
his bike on the Susanville road, so he was
awarded an anti-deer bat suitable for carrying on the bike.
After all the awards were handed out,
Liz took over and gave away some great
door prizes. Sherry Eckles won a nice
leather jacket which she promptly traded
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to her son Ian for his Triumph chair he
had won earlier in the night. Nice swap
Ian! Then our grand prize of the Triumph
neon sign was awarded to Bob Greene. I
bet his is the only house in the neighborhood with a glowing blue living room at
night! Janice and Kelly weren’t left out of
the night when our club presented them
with a Thank You for their efforts and support of our club by giving them what every
Triumph lover just must have—a mailbox
painted like the tank of a Bonneville! Kelly
refused to put it out at his house for fear
someone would steal it, so it is on display
at Cascade Moto Classics. Not to be outdone, Janice and Kelly presented me with
a 50th anniversary Bonneville print signed
by John Bloor. It looks great in my living
room! Lastly our night ended with a nice
surprise for me. My lifelong friend Deborah Barrett presented me with a handmade quilt covered in English motorcycles
adorned by girls in bikinis! There are a BSA,
Norton, Vincent, Matchless and of course
a Triumph. The back of the quilt has a nice
sentiment from Deborah and Mark about
our times together on motorcycles and it
made me very proud to accept it.
Finally, Janice closed out the night by
thanking everyone who attended, with a
special thanks to Mike Butler, Ken Howell, Tom Ruttan and Russ Lindborg for
all their volunteer work over the previous
year. What a night! Be sure you don’t miss
it next year!
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On The Road Again
It’s A Clean Machine
Will Ammutt
In Penny Lane there is a fireman
with an hourglass
And in his pocket is a portrait
of the Queen.
He likes to keep his fire engine clean,
It’s a clean machine.
remember using that same expression 30
years ago as an excuse to go and drink beer
at the Round Table Pizza parlor.
While I’m sure the Internet definitions
are nearly as numerous as those provided
by different purveyors of motorsports, they
all seem to share the same basic elements.
Penny Lane, by Paul McCartney Bench Racing usually starts out as a legitimate discussion of actual facts or events.
hree of us were in my garage talk- The facts will only act as a catalyst because
ing on a recent Saturday. One of the discussion will eventually grow into
the guys’ cell phone began to ring. incredible tales of such absurd proportion
He answers and it is obviously his wife (or as to be wildly entertaining (all the while
someone else he calls Honey) on the phone maintaining a mantle of sober truth) for
and she apparently has some chore for him the participants.
to do. I know this because it is the same
Basking in the warmth of my ceramic
when my wife calls. If she asks, “What are garage heater I slowly worked on shining
you guys doing?” it is usually followed by the wheels of the Big Twin. You see? That
instructions to pick up enough supplies at right there is a Jen-You-Wine bench racthe local market to outfit an expedition ing original. Hey, it’s January for cryin’ out
into the Amazon. He quips, “We’re
just bench racing.” Personally, knowing the upcoming request to forage for
provisions, I would have quickly come
up with a more meaningful description of our activities. “Really, Sweetie,
I’d love to get right on that but, you
see, we’re right in the middle of solving the Riemann Hypothesis.” Unfortunately the sorry sap followed up the
bench racing comment by asking her
to hold on while he got a pen and paper. Not everyone is as quick as I am.
As the male bonding time broke up
and my buddies went back to their domestic chores, I pulled the cover off of
the Big Twin. I had ridden earlier that
day and so I knew the tire pressures to be loud. My garage, as much as I love it, is
up to snuff, the oil at the correct level and lucky to be ten degrees warmer than the
the chain oiled. Rather than go inside and outside temperature this time of year and
face my own honey-do list I wheeled over that’s pretty cold. My ceramic heater is
my mechanic’s stool and prepared to wax about half the size of a shoebox and proand shine.
vides heat only if you are sitting directly
I thought back to the initial phone call. in front of it at a distance of no more than
“We’re just bench racing.” I knew instantly three feet. Which I was.
what he meant. In fact, that phrase is comGuys my age are pretty damned profimon to many types of motorsport and, per- cient at bench racing. We’re old enough to
haps, other sport as well. There are defini- tell stories that very few people can chaltions provided on the internet; the inter- lenge. Most of our contemporaries are
net even has websites titled “Bench Rac- either suffering from dementia or have
ing.” The term itself predates the Internet… enough of their own exaggerated tales to
or Al Gore’s invention of it anyway. I can defend that they wouldn’t risk a different
T
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version of yours. I mean, really! Why not
exercise some mutual support and validation after all? When I started flat track
racing, there was more than one weekend
that Randy Mamola was riding the same
event. Voila! Yet another Golden Globe
winner in the bench racing category. Indeed, Mamola was there but he was an
adolescent squid racing an 80cc Yamaha
while I was a twentysomething squid racing a 250cc Bultaco. Mamola went on to
win 13 Grands Prix while I was less than
noteworthy except for some spectacular
get-offs.
Yes, indeed. I have raced on the fabled
Sacramento mile. I had my big British
twin flying down the straightaway at over
100 MPH. True enough. However, for the
bench racing multiplier, the event was a
one-time deal for amateur riders and, although I did pretty well in the heat
race, I blew my bike up in the main
event. Yet in the telling, the emphasis in the story is about the heat
race, about being tucked in on the
straight and then sliding the bike
through the big corners. It makes
a great story if you don’t count
the fact that, in the practice session I was being passed by smaller bikes in the corner and the reason the bike blew up was because
I “worked” on it between the heat
and the main.
As I moved from shining wheels
to applying a coat of wax to the
paint on the Big Twin I couldn’t
help but conclude, hot damn, I’m really pretty good at this bench racing thing.
Perhaps I could go on a speaking tour to
give pointers to less experienced story tellers. Maybe Janice and Kelly would book
me for their next Open House. Of course
even this very plan fits the bench racing
definition; I do tell some stories but the exaggeration is in how well I think I do it.
The Big Twin is looking sharp and I
throw the dust cover back over it and turn
off the (mighty) ceramic heater. The wife
has a list for me and I have to run down
to the store.
By Reg Lansford
T
he original Cafe Racer bike-style
and lifestyle began in the mid-tolate 1950s in and around London.
By the 1960s it was in full swing with
young Brits riding a variety of race-styled
motorcycles: Nortons, BSAs, and especially Triumphs. A Triumph engine in a
Norton frame was the absolute ultimate.
The cool accessories of that era included
clip-on handlebars, rear-set foot controls,
and the iconic “bum stop” seat.
Lying flat on the tank and hitting 100
mph was known as doing the ton and those
were the Ton Up Boys. With rock music as
their soundtrack, the Ton Up Boys started
calling themselves the Rockers. We look
back on those days with envy. They were
somehow simpler and more exciting. As
one Rocker said, “It’s as cool as you can
get”.
But the cafe racer era didn’t last all that
long. The Ton Up Boys matured and took
on the responsibilities of families. The
British motorcycle industry died, and the
bright light of the cafe racer movement
dimmed… for a while.
Now it is back. The cafe racer style is
everywhere today. It has blossomed following the merciful death of the mediadriven chopper drivel. It has come back
with a vengeance in Europe and Great
Britain, and also in the good ol’ USA.
It includes not only the original British
bikes, but also a variety of 70’s Japanese
multi-cylinder beasts and even the occasional BMW. But the true successors to
the early Cafe Racer bikes are the modern Triumph Bonnevilles and Thruxtons.
These are the cool bikes. Most of those
1960s Ton Up Boys would have given
up their old bikes in a flash if they could
have gotten a modern Bonneville—a
better bike in every way. That’s not to
say vintage British bikes aren’t cool. They
are. They’re just not up to modern performance standards.
This is the golden age of the modern
Cafe Racer. Everything needed to convert the modern Bonneville or Thruxton,
or for that mater dozens of other bikes,
into your personal vision of a cafe racer
are readily available. Today you can easily
modify your Triumph to make it whatever you want.
Information on both early and modern
cafe racer movements is available as never
before. If you need some inspiration for
your cafe project, there are many sources
available. Mike Seate recently wrote the
definitive book on cafe racers, old and
new, and he now publishes a quarterly
magazine dedicated to the genre. Seate is
a fine journalist and author and both his
book and magazine are well worth their
price. A partial list of cafe racer sources is
included in the sidebar to the right.
Like most books, those listed here will
likely only go through one printing; if
you want one, get it now. The same might
be said for any of the parts from seen online. You snooze, you just might lose. But
not to worry. The cafe racer bike has a
long tradition of the owner making his
or her own parts for the bike, or designing the part for the local machine shop
to produce. Can’t find just the right part?
Make your own.
What are you waiting for. Get at it!
Those Norman Hyde pipes are just waiting to give your bike the mellow sound of
a true Triumph twin. And, the Triumph
parts book is full of great add-ons. That
graceful seat with the bum-stop is just
waiting for you. And good advice is readily available. There are inspiring books
and magazines. Groups like the Brit Iron
Rebels are glad for you to join so they can
share lots of advice. They even have a few
on-line how-to videos. Get to it… time’s
a wasting! This is the golden age of the
cafe racer.
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Cafe Racer
Information & Sources
Mike Seate’s Magazine & Book
Mike Seate’s Cafe Racer magazine and his
book, Cafe Racer the motorcycle. These
should be at the top of your reading list.
Available at: www.caferacermag.com
Other Books:
The Ace Cafe: Then and Now
by Charlie Williams
Cafe Racers of the 1960s
By Mick Walker
Rockers! (Out of print - try Amazon.com)
By Jonnie Stewart
Other Magazines:
The Classic Motorcycle
Classic Racer
Classic Bike
Classic Bike Guide
(Borders Books, Rich’s Newsstands)
Web Sites:
Check out these sites, then check their
“links” pages. You will be led to some gems.
This treasure hunt should yield lots of inspiration and who knows what kind of special
things for your bike. A great way to spend a
rainy afternoon:
www.britironrebels.com
www.caferacermag.com
www.clubmanracing.com
www.caferacermotorcycle.com
www.normanhyde.co.uk
www.benjiescaferacer.com
www.dresda.co.uk
http://caferacersociety.blogspot.com
www.bellacorse.com
Local Source:
There is only one really good local source
for factory parts, Norman Hyde products,
and sound advice (plus a dyno):
Cascade Moto Classics, Inc
13705 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton, OR
www.cascademoto.com
Street Strategies
A Survival Guide
For Motorcyclists
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
Ed
Kretz
Jr.
Successful TT and Road Racer
Oily On
Spilled Diesel Oil Is A Major Surface
Hazard for Motorcyclists
By David L. Hough
Y
ou’re heading for the Saturday breakfast meeting, running a little late, but a
quick transit on the freeway will get you there in time. The sun is just starting to warm the air and dry the morning dew off the pavement. Rounding
the freeway on-ramp, you lean the bike into the curve, roll on the gas to accelerate
to freeway speed, and turn your head to watch for traffic. You catch a brief whiff
of petroleum in the air, but your attention is focused on merging onto the freeway.
You don’t see any traffic, so you continue to accelerate.
Suddenly the big tourer slips sideways. The tires aren’t howling, just sliding, as
if some invisible hand had shoved the bike sideways. Then, just as suddenly, the
tires regain traction, and you fight for control as the bike snaps violently from side
to side. Rolling off the gas, you drift over to the shoulder and stop, your hands
shaking from the near-disaster. You expect to find a flat tire. But apparently there’s
nothing wrong with the bike. Then you smell petroleum again, and realize there’s
a slippery liquid on your tires. Looking back at the ramp, you now see the oily
sheen of spilled diesel oil seeping downhill from the center of the lane. You had
done everything right except scrutinize the road surface.
While it is important to check for traffic before merging, it’s also
important to maintain your awareness of road surface hazards. On-
ramps are notorious for fuel spills because liquids tend to spill from full tanks as
vehicles round the tight turns. An odor of petroleum is an important clue you
shouldn’t ignore. You can usually see a slightly darker color on the road or a rainbow-colored sheen of spilled oil. Since liquids tend to seep downhill, one precaution is to favor the uphill wheel track and avoid the center of the lane whenever
you suspect a spill.
Used by permission: STREET STRATEGIES, A Survival Guide For Motorcyclists, By David L. Hough, ©Bowtie Press 2001
Ed Kretz, Jr. was an AMA Grand
National Championship competitor
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known primarily as a TT and roadracing specialist, but he also was a
leading off-road rider in the 1950s.
He won a class at the Catalina Grand
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Kretz Jr. had an illustrious amateur
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mile of the 100-mile race, riding the
same Indian on which his father won
the Daytona 200 in 1937. He then
went on to beat a field of top experts
in a 50-mile road race at the Santa
Ana Naval Blimp Station, riding a
Triumph.
By 1951, Kretz was a rookie expert and became national No. 33. He
scored his first podium result that
year, finishing third in the Peoria TT
National.
In 1956, he scored a pair of topfive national finishes (both at Peoria)
and finished tied for sixth in the final
AMA Grand National Championship standings. He was again a top10 rider in 1957 and scored his fourth
career podium finish at Peoria.
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