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The Honda Benly the Honda Benly ThThee HHononddaa BBeennlyly SoichiroSoichiro''ss InfluenceInfluence LivesLives OnOn JapanJapan''ss EdselsEdsels BehindBehind thethe ScenesScenes atat DavidDavid SilverSilver SparesSpares October-November Contents This issue’s web password is: President’s Column ......................4 football Editor’s Column ........................4 Effective: 10/1/2005 Calendar of Events.......................5 Collecting Bikes–How to Organize an Event .........6 President Jim Townsend A Late Fall Ride ........................8 (260) 839-5203, [email protected] Magazine Editor Chicagoland Vintage Show Photos ..............9 Karen McElhaney (865) 671-2628, [email protected] The Start of A Love Affair With A Vintage Honda .....10 Classified Advertising Gary Gadd (817) 284-8195, [email protected] Not-So-Great Vintage Japanese Motorcycles ........12 Commercial Advertising Director Bob Billa Dreams Put on Hold .....................14 (949) 588-6840, [email protected] Membership Anything But Convenient ..................16 Bill Granade (813) 961-3737, [email protected] The Journey–Restoring A 1972 Kawasaki H2 ........18 Webmaster/Cover Layout Jason Bell (214) 704-3619, [email protected] The Search For Parts: A Visit to David Silver Spares ....20 Magazine Layout Darin Watson Member Poetry ........................26 (913) 244-3450, [email protected] Classifieds ..........................28 2005 Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club. All rights reserved. No part of this doc- ument may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without permission. The opinions or views expressed in letters or articles are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policy of the VJMC. The VJMC accepts no liability for any loss, damage or claims occurring as a result of ad- vise given in this publication or for claims made by advertisers of products or services in this publication. Mission Statement p. 8 p. 14 The Purpose of this organization is to pro- mote the preservation, restoration and enjoy- ment of Vintage Japanese motorcycles p. 12 p. 20 (defined as those greater than 15 years old) and to promote the sport of motorcycling and camaraderie of motorcyclists everywhere. 2 October/November 2005 ORDER FORM FOR REGALIA ITEMS Show your colors. Let other riders know you are a member of the VJMC! T-shirts - White 100%cotton printed front & back available in sizes M, L, XL and XXL, 3XL....................... $15.00 T-shirts - Black 100% cotton printed front & back available in sizes M, L, XL................................................ $15.00 Hats - Red all-fabric ball caps, one size fits all, logo screened on front............................................................ $15.00 Nylon Stuff bags (black 14” x 12” zippered w/hand strap & screened-on logo, nice, seen at rally.................. $9.00 Stickers, Large Logo, 3-3/8 x 3-3/4, vinyl ......................................................................................................... $0.75 Stickers, Small Logo, 2-3/8 x 2-3/4, vinyl......................................................................................................... $0.50 2002 VJMC Calendars (nice photos, classic quality)........................................................................................ $5.00 Quantity Description Size Cost Tot al ____ ____ Add Shipping & Handling: All items sent Priority Mailing with delivery confirmation $4.50 first item and $2.00 each additional item (except stickers which are mailed at $0.37) USA only. Canadian orders multiply US mail rate by 1.5 Shipping Charges $ _______________ Enclosed is my check or money order for the total of....................................$________________ Ship to: Send your order to: Name___________________________________________ Tom Kolenko, Regalia Chmn. 2445 Elmhurst Blvd Address_________________________________________ Kennesaw GA 30152 City____________________________________________ State _____ ZIP_______________ Check out the classifieds section of this issue for dozens of bikes, parts, and miscellaneous items wanted and for sale. October/November 2005 3 From the President: Mid-Ohio Vintage Days by Jim Townsend track. Large canopies were arranged in an club. This is the type of cooperation we open rectangle with a smaller canopy in the need. VJMC gained 40 new members at the Mid-Ohio Vintage Days middle to show off the raffle bike restored swap meet and secured renewals from an by the Michigan Chapter (proceeds going additional 20 members. Several additional to Leader Dogs for the Blind). This allowed memberships were sold from infield, mak- Another great year at the Mid-Ohio AMA us to have a really great show presence and ing this the largest number of new and re- Vintage Days has come and gone. VJMC have a tent that could also be used as a newed memberships of any event in the had the regular setup for the swap meet, meeting place. history of the club. with four spaces this year. Scott Timoff, If you plan to attend any event where the Michigan Field Rep., and Ken Carlson, Not only did VJMC have a great infield club has a presence, don’t be afraid to vol- Ohio Field Rep., teamed up to set up the display, but many members volunteered to unteer an hour or two of your time to help. club site in a space in the infield of the talk to people and sell memberships to the This gives us all some time to meet our fel- lowmembersandtosignupnewones. There are still people who have never From the editor heard of the club! Remember: when you recruit four new members, you can get a free year’s membership. The next time you go to White Rose, Mid-Ohio, Daytona, a Cycle World show, or any other event where we have a presence, volunteer to help sign up new members. It’s easy. Just ask Dave Kukulski, Western Pennsylvania Field Rep. how easy it is! Another way to recruit members is to ask local power sports dealers to display our brochures. Remember to put your name in the “Re- ferred By” space first. It couldn’t be sim- pler! The bikes on display at Mid-Ohio were an excellent representation of members’ bikes; dirt bikes, street bikes, four-cylinder, three-cylinder, twins, singles, two-strokes, four-strokes—you name it and it was there. The setup in the infield was very positively received and some even thought it was the best club display there. We were right next to the Norton Club display. The Norton dis- Gary Gadd’s 1978 Honda Goldwing GL1000. play was neat; it had the bikes where they could be easily seen, and drew a fair num- by Karen McElhaney Members’ bikes ber of spectators. Inside this month’s issue Classifieds Editor Gary Gadd is proud of A brief club history his 1978 Goldwing. Gary says, “I have There’s lots of cool stuff to keep you busy been riding it daily, except for rain and ice, Years ago as it became obvious that old reading this month! World traveler Rick for the last six years. This followed a three Japanese bikes were being junked out, a Darke recently made a visit to David Silver year restoration. It wasn't that hard; I just handful of guys came up with the idea that Spares and shares his experience in search- work slowly. I am working on another '78 we needed a forum to exchange and buy ing their shelves for vintage NOS parts. (blue in color). I usually don't do consecu- parts and to share information that would Gordon East and John Kubicki recount tive bikes, but I really like the way the early help keep our bikes on the road. Today, their tales of restoring some of those dream Goldwings handle.” there are few records that date back that far. bikes from our younger days. Ellis Holman The oldest records that we have are from recalls some, well, less-than-stellar offer- On the cover the newsletters from about 1983 that ings from Japan. Ron Mousouris and Mel Heyden Shepley has graciously given me. Lambert give us glimpses into Honda’s Our cover this month features Ron (I also bought a stack of old newsletters early Benly offerings. Ron Burton tells us Mousouris’ 1957 Honda Benly JC, which from a past member in Illinois to fill out my how to organize an event. And finally, as is won Best of Show and the Grand Marshal’s collection. I have since stashed away a half appropriate for our fall magazine, Bonnie award at Mid-Ohio Vintage Motorcycle dozen issues of each newsletter and maga- Cousins tells us about an interesting last Days in July. Photo credits: Bill Andrews, zine and have accumulated a large shelf for ride of the season. Enjoy! American Motorcyclist Association. reference.) 4 October/November 2005 President: A Calendar of events brief history of October Chris’ world famous homemade chili, and assorted chips, salads will be served the club 2 mid-afternoon RAIN OR SHINE! Soda and Vintage Bike Show assorted beverages will be provided or Holly, Michigan BYOB if you like. Chris’ collection of 30+ Back in 1995, the newsletter mentioned The restored CL160 for Leader Dogs for vintage Hondas will be on display and there that “we have been to some meets this the Blind will be on display and raffle tick- will be plenty of motorcycle parking. Chris’ year so far— Vintage Days Ohio, White ets will be available. collection of memorabilia will also be on Rose meet, PA, Southern Ontario Bike British, European, Japanese and other display. RSVP is required so Chris can Show, just to name a few.” Note that there makes will be on display from 9:30 a.m. till plan. Please be sure you let her know by were no meets sponsored by the VJMC. In 4:00 p.m. The Holly Area Chamber of October 9th. fact, there were no elected officers, ei- Commerce blocks off all roads leading into Info.: Contact Christine Tebbetts,162 ther. The newsletter stated that the VJMC the downtown district for a fantastic vin- Morrill StreetGilford, NH 03249; was run by a group of dedicated volun- tage event. The VJMC has a prime location [email protected] (603) 528-7723 teers.
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