SPRING 1996

YANKEE CHATTER

YANKEE CHAPTER ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.

Chapter established in 1973

Tom Woodward Photo

Yankee director dominates ''Arrowhead Run''

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No. 96-2

Jessie Jacaruso , riding her 1933 Harley-Davidson RL, shows her smile as she heads out on the Perkiomen "Arrowhead Run" at Oley, PA on April27,1996. Her smile was even bigger later, when she found that she had won awards for the best over-an finish as well as the best finish by a woman rider.

1� aJ. Officers Director Assistant Director

Jessie A Jacaruso David R. Howland

Vice Director Secretary James E. Darby, Jr. Thomas Marston

Editor Assistant Editor Charles Gallo William Campbell

SPRING 1996 No. 96-2

Contents

Director's Message ................................................... 3 Yank�- OutAndAbout. ........................................ 4,5 Y aokee Chapter Meet ................................................. 6 Yankee Ped.la.r .............................................................. 7

Tom Woodward maintains a rest stop for antique motorcycle enthusiasts traveling on the information super-highway. Check out the

Yankee Chapter's web page, "Yankee Clipper", at: http://www .westwater.com/freezone/amca

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Vice Director James Friedlander

Treasurer, Chapter Judge, Membership Chainnan Randall Walker

Chapter Advisor Frederick D. Hirsch

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 2-4 Yankee Chapter National Meet

Hebron, CT

August 16-18 Empire Chapter National Meet

Brookfield, NY

September 7-8 Yankee Chapter Autumn Meet

Sturbridge, MA

YANKEE CHATTER is the official newsletter of theY ANKEE Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, and is published four times a year on a seasonal

basis: WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER and AUTUMN. TheY ANKEE Chaper of the AMC of A was established April 8, 1973. Dues for the 1995 membership year

are$ 10.00 single; $ 12.50 with spouse. Membership is not transferable and dues are not refundable.

Applicants wishing to join theY ANKEE Chapter must FIRST be members in good standing (paid up) of the National AMC of A; however, applicants may apply for

both memberships to the Chapter Treasurer at any time, and memberships received after October 31st of any year will be held over for the next membership year.

National AMC of A membership dues for the 1996 membership year are$ 20.00 single;$ 25.00 with spouse. A$ 1.00 service charge is made for handling an

applicant's National application.

Distribution ofY ANKEE CHA TIER is to members of record in good standing (paid up), officers and directors of the AMC of A, and certain editors and other officers

of the AMC of A Chapters. As a member ofthe National AMC of A, YANKEE Chapter is a non-profit organization.

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Director's Message

This year sure seems to be flying by. I know that I've managed to squeeze in a lot of fun along the way revolving around old motorcycles. I've seen many of my fellow Yankees from my home here in the granite state to Florida and many points in between.

Down in Oley, P A, your Yankee members showed their fellow competitors how it was done on the Arrowhead run. Your fearless leader being the winner, with Dan Margolien and Charlie Gallo also winning awards - Good job! It was a COOL spring morning. I had on almost all the clothes I brought with me to stay warm. My little 1933 Harley didn't seem to mind since it ran like a champ from the start to the finish line. More people should participate in these runs because they realy are a lot of fun and a nice way to see some of the countryside.

A 30-40 mile run has been planned for our upcoming meet in Hebron by Jim Friedlander, Dan Vine and Marty Hansen. With several scenic attractions along the way including a ferry ride - sounds like fun. It's always fun getting out with a group of old motorcycles and going for a ride. Since our national meet is just around the comer I'd like to remind you that, as always, we will be looking for help at the gate, trash details before, during and after, and grounds prepara­tion. Your help is needed to make it all work. Any and all volunteers will be accepted or maybe we'll just volunteer you.

See you in Hebron,

In Memoriam

Long time AMC member and enthusiastic Yankee Chapter member Joe Barber passed away July 7, 1996 after an extended illness. Joe will be missed for his integrity and sense of humor, including his lighthearted announcement, "Attention K-mart shoppers, we have a blue light special on selected Harley-Davidson parts and accessories right here in aisle three." Sadly, this blue light has been extinguished. His family has requested that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in Joe's name to the Yankee Chapter and be sent to Jessie Jacaruso.

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YANKEES Out And About

Photos by Tom Woodward and Sandy Gallo

Bill Campbell seems to be enjoying the beautiful weather at Wray Murdaugh's motorcycle swap meet in Keene, NH .

Joseph Scheitinger and Susan Perkins were at the May 5th Keene swap meet. Though not Yankee Chapter members, they deserve our recognition. Joseph is a former president of the New England Motorcycle Dealers Association. This group has repeatedly shown great generousity to our chapter. Joseph operated Harley-Davidson dealerships in Bridgeport and New Haven, CT until 1981. Susan was an active participant in many of the AMA events at Loudon, NH.

Jim Costa displays some of the wares he had for sale at the May 5th swap meet in Keene, NH .

Dan Margolien waves as he rounds the first comer on the Perkiomen Chapter's "Arrowhead Run" in Oley, PA. Dan rode his 1947 Harley-Davidson WL to a second place over-all finish.

Charlie Gallo studies the route sheet before setting off on the "Arrowhead Run" on his 1929 Harley-Davidson JD. Charlie received an award for best finish by a 1921- 1930 motorcycle.

"Smilin' "Dan Vine and Shawn Bailey rode in the Pappys Day memorial run in New London, CT on Dan's 1947 Indian Chief

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Motorcycles, parts and related

items for sale MUST be 35

years old or older.

YANKEE CHAPTER National Meet

A.M.C.A. Hebron Fairgrounds

Hebron,CT

On site Saturday night banquet

Food on grounds

Friday noon - Sunday noon

Camping on grounds for

A.M.C.A. members and guests

Must show valid A.M.C.A.

card to camp or vend.

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Vendor Pre-registration: General information: Bill Campbell Jessie Jacaruso

PO Box204 (603) 7 49-0450

Nutting Lake, MA., 01865 Charles Gallo (508) 670-2378 after 6 PM (860) 429-2821

Area Motels

Willow Motor Inn, Rte. 66, Hebron, CT (860) 228-6936 �est Western Regent Inn, Rte.195, Mansfield, CT (860) 423-845

Quality Inn, Rte. 83, Vernon, CT (860) 646-5700

The host chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America may provide a facility for storage only. The Antique Motorcycle Club of America and host chapter DO NOT assume care. custody. or control for vehicles or property within said facility

Hours for all national meets are: Friday 8:0 0 a.m. to 6:0 0 p.m., Saturday 8:0 0 a.m. to 6:0 0 p.m., and Sunday 8:0 0 a.m. to Noon

YANKEE PEDLAR ****************************************

Membership advertising in YANKEE PEDLAR is FREE to all YANKEE Chapter members

of record (dues paid up).

DEADLINE dates for ALL ads:

WINTER Issue ...... February 28 SPRING Issue ....... April 10 SUMMER Issue ... .July 10

AUTUMN Issue .... October 15

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAINT: Finishes for your H-D by "Dupont". Sold @ $58 per Quart in "Alkyd Enamel ". Daytona Ivory, Pepper Red, Anniversary Yellow, Rio Blue and 30 other colors. NEED HELP? Don't know what colors are correct for your year. Call us at (914) 246-6117. Joe & Peggy Barber, The 74 Shop, P.O. Box 62, Saugerties, NY 124 77. FAX LINE ONLY (914) 246-0432. ****************************************

FOR SALE: H-D Motors: 1938, 1940, 1946 ULH, trans, tanks - gas & oil, 1957 FLH motor, 1968 XLH motor & trans, 45 & 74 springers. WANTED: Rear alum UL head, VL luggage rack, springer handle bars, rear off-set springer leg, 36 to 38 dash cover, rear outside oil pan­head. Parts bought, sold & traded. Bruce Blanchone (203) 349-3285 ****************************************

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- Qualffy Restorations - Reasonable Rates • Full SeNice & Repairs - Full Paint Shop

Harley Davidson & Indian Motorcycles & Ports Bought & Sold

(207) 384-5329 - South Berwick. ME

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FOR SALE: East German MZ, N.O.S. parts for 150cc-250cc and ISDT, including fenders, seats, mufflers, gas tanks, factory tools, manuals, road tests, much more. For big list, send 2 stamp S.A.S.E. and $1.00 cash, refundable with order. Call (914) 266-3363, 8 AM-10 PM E.S.T., 7 days. Used Aermacchi sprint parts also. Ken Krauer, RR-1 Box 611, Clinton Hollow Rd., Salt Point, NY 12578. ****************************************

FOR SALE: 1947 Chief left side motor case, 1941 Chief motor cases, 1932 Chief motor cases and cam cover, 1928 Chief motor cases, cam cover, inner and outer primary cover, flywheel and rod assembly, 1920-21 Scout trans case and shifter tower, 1920-21 Scout trans case with gears and tower, 1920-21 Scout 37" left side motor case, 74" Chief heads, 80" Chief heads, 1930 V model motor cases, cam cover and oil pump, 1913-14 Reading Standard motor cases, Johns-Manville speedo, 1940 Sport Scout motor cases, cam cover and flywheel assembly, Sport Scout trans case. Rene Brock, (860) 675-4647 ****************************************

WANTED: 1953 Indian Chief with five digit matching numbers. New York state MC plates, any year, for collection only. Any year NYS MC plate #9933. Any information or pictures of NYC police MC 1946-1953. Fire extinguisher bracket. Jack Weber (516) 623-0883 ****************************************

WANTED: Pope parts, need kicker for 1918 twin. Also need amp gauge for 193 7 Indian 4. Need exhaust manifold for 1940 Indian 4. Also need rear center stand for 1929 Cleveland Toronado. Want to buy any pre-1920 twin. FOR TRADE: Complete 1917 Pope twin engine and 1903 Indian single engine. Call Larry after 6:00PM, (212) 753-2008. ****************************************

WANTED: Carburator for 1911 Indian single. Handlebars for 1908-1909 Excelsior single - no cross bar. Cash or trade. R. Currey, 15 Greaves Rd. East, Stafford Springs, CT 06076. (860) 684-4492

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