Norton Colorado

WE’RE ALL HERE BECAUSE WE’RE NOT ALL THERE
Norton Colorado
Newsletter
www.nortoncolorado.org
September2015
Upcoming Events
See page 10 for the entire official
2015 events schedule.
September 11th –13th (Friday - Sunday)
Up the Poudre Without a Paddle Ride
Glen Echo Resort, Poudre Canyon
http://www.glenechoresort.com/#/
September 20th (Sunday)
English Motoring Conclave
Oak Park, Arvada
http://www.thecoloradoconclave.com/
pages/welcome.htm
October 4th, 11 AM (Sunday)
Jim and Marti Fisher are hosting their
annual breakfast gathering.
1374 Greening Ave, Erie
John Kinlin, enjoying the Century Ride
on his Norton.
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The Wimpy Campout
Hosted by Jamie and Michelle Jones
Once again Jamie and Michelle hosted an awesome
party. Their house is located in a wooded area with
plenty of room for the many tents that were set up. We
spent most of our time in the garage amidst Jamie’s
collection of fine British bikes and his Cobra and ‘73
Mustang.
The Wimpy Campout was started back in 2007 or ‘08 ,
no one seems to remember exactly, and has become a
club favorite. Jamie and Michelle are wonderful hosts and everyone is made to feel like they are
family. The gathering was well attended by members as well as many non-members. Due to the
beautiful weather there was a nice collection of motorcycles to check out. Marques included Triumphs, AJS, BMW, KTM, H-D, and Suzuki, in addition to the Nortons.
We visited, shared motorcycle stories, ate, drank and after dark many of us made the switch to the
Jack Daniels that Jamie saved especially for the party. In the morning we woke to breakfast and
enough coffee to chase away the results of the Jack the night before. Those who spent the night
were joined by several who came for the breakfast and the conversations and stories continued. A
great time was had by all. If you haven’t been to a Wimpy Campout you should plan on coming next
year.
Cathy and Bob having a good time
The Jones’ campground. Very comfortable.
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Hosts
Jamie and Michelle Jones
You have to love a garage where
Rode a Norton
Eric Bergman
Dave Campbell
Chris Geller
Rode Something Lesser
Jonathan Chaiken — KTM
Skip Foree — Honda
Debbie Johnson — Suzuki
Bob Martin — Triumph
Mike Powell — BMW
Julie Robinson — HD
Scott Robinson — HD
Paul Swenson— BMW
Dale and Cathy Watson — Triumph
Denny and Cathy Westerveldt — HD
Bob Zimmerman — BMW
Got There
Peter Allen (brought AJS )
Karen Bailey
Steve Lavin
Susie Saarinen
Herb and Karen Varona
The cars are stacked like cord wood
Guests
Mark Achten
Katie and Ella Field
Several others whom I enjoyed talking to,
but never got their names
and the bikes are displayed on a hardwood floor.
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Century Ride
For this event, points are doubled.
Also, as a reward for driving the sag
wagon and following us around all
weekend, I have awarded Peggy
Abeyta full points. The home-made
cookies she brought along had something to do with it, too…
Rode a Norton
Jack Abeyta
John Kinlin
Steve Harris
Doug McCadam
Craig Terry
Larry Claxton
Rode Something Lesser
Eric Bergman (Laverda)
Bob Herman (Moto Guzzi)
Mike Powell (BMW)
Scott Shuler (BMW)
Got There
Peggy Abeyta
Debby Johnson
Non-members
Rick Starkey (Honda Goldwing)
Ed Benson (BMW)
Gary Reed (Indian)
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I was having some electrical issues with my Norton and in in the process of troubleshooting I decided I needed some parts. Someone suggested I
call Dave Porter at Old World Bikes in Golden.
Well, much to my surprise, Dave had what I needed in stock. How nice to be able to get Norton
parts in town again. Many of you already know
Dave from Arvada British Cycles, but this was my
first time meeting him. I found Dave to be very
personable and knowledgeable about British
bikes. He had some ideas of what might be my
bike’s problem and I left not only with my parts,
but with some new ideas. I find having a shop in
town that carries Norton parts very convenient. I
think I’ll be going back to see Dave.
INOA Rally Report
Several of our members made it to the INOA Rally
in Asheville, North Carolina. John Dahl’s bike is pictured here while riding the Blue Ridge parkway. Jim
Comstock rode his Norton and his daughter, Hanna,
road her FJ 1100. Gary Bolduc rode his Norton as
did Steve Harris. Charley had this to say about
their trip, “Steve and Gary, two old farts on two
old Nortons...4800 miles.” John said there were
around 450 people at the rally. There was good
weather for the most part, with some rain here and
there. North Carolina has some awesome riding. It
was a great time.
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Classic and Vintage Bike Show
Call to all classic and vintage motorcycle owners and collectors: dust off your prize machine(s) and bring it or them to the
2015 Applefest in Cedaredge, Colorado on October 3rd.
This year the show will be held at the Pioneer Town Museum in Cedaredge right next to the Chapel. It will be part of the annual vintage and classic car show this year. There is NO entry fee to display your motorcycle. This is not a judged event, just a
fun day and a chance to let spectators admire, and perhaps covet, your prized passion. Try to have your bike there by 9:00
a.m.
Questions – contact Wayne Frame, wframe@tds.net, 970-856-7279970-856-7279 or
Dwight or Karen Benson, ddbenson@outlook.com, 970-835-3789970-835-3789.
http://cedaredgechamber.com/seasonal-events/applefest/
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Yester Year Farm Show Ride
Rode a Norton
Jack and Peggy Abeyta
Steve Siler
Eric Bergman
Martin White
Rode Something Lesser
Jim Colt — Honda
David Sheesley — BMW
James Lafler — H-D
Scott Shuler — BMW
Got There
Bob Martin
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Scott Robinson
Mike Powell — BSA
Denny Westervelt — H-D
2015 Schedule of Events
January 1 (Thursday) New Year's Day Ride, brunch at David & Christine Campbell's, 9436 Wolfe Dr.,Highlands
Ranch, 11 am, followed by a ride to Palmer Lake, weather permitting.
January 10 (Saturday) Pub Meeting at The Burns, Broomfield, 11:30 am.
February 7 (Saturday) Winter Banquet, The Old Neighborhood, Arvada, 5 pm.
March 7 (Saturday) Museum Tour at Shelby American Collection, Boulder, 10 am.
March 22 (Sunday) Pub meeting at Streets of London Pub, 1501 E. Colfax, Denver, Noon
April 4 (Saturday) Group Ride to Idaho Springs and Argo Mine Tour
April 19 (Sunday) Spring Tech Day at Bob Martin's, Broomfield, 9 am.
May 3 (Sunday) A Day at the Races (Bandimere Speedway)
May 17 (Sunday) Old Bike Ride 13, hosted by Bob Ohman, Golden, 8 AM.
May 31 (Sunday) Tea Party and Group Ride, hosted by Debby Johnson, Louisville, 10 am.
June 4 (Thursday) First Thursday at GB Fish and Chips, Sloan's Lake, 5 pm.
June 14 (Sunday) Big Tent BBQ hosted by Eric Bergman and Susie Saarinen, Golden, 1 pm. We welcome
members of the BMAC, the Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Phantom Canyon Chapter of the AMCA, and
other riders of vintage motos.
June 18-21 (Thursday-Sunday) Four Corners Rendezvous, Dolores.
July 5 (Sunday) Mt. Evans Ride, followed by brunch at David Sheesley's, in Evergreen, start at Eric Bergman's
house in Golden at 10 am.
July 13-17 (Monday-Friday) INOA "Norton Carolina Rally", Asheville, NC.
July 18 (Saturday) The Wild Beast Within Us Ride at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg,
leave Denver at 8 am.
August 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday) Wimpy Campout, hosted by Jamie & Michelle Jones, Conifer.
August 15-16 (Saturday-Sunday) The Century Ride to Gunnison and back.
August 29 (Saturday) Yester Year Farm Show, Longmont.
September 11-13 (Friday-Sunday) Up The Poudre Without A Paddle at Glen Echo Resort, west of Fort Collins.
September 20 (Sunday) English Motoring Conclave, Oak Park, Arvada (date unconfirmed).
October 4 (Sunday)
Breakfast Ride hosted by Jim and Marti Fisher, 1374 Greening Ave., Erie, 11 am.
October 17 (Saturday) Plains Ride, hosted by Scott & Julie Robinson, 1711 E. 83rd Pl., Denver, 9 am.
October 25 (Sunday) Open Garage/Tech Day hosted by Scott Shuler, 1105 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, 10 AM.
November 8 (Sunday) Fall Tech Day TBA
December 6 (Sunday) Pub meeting at Pints Pub, 221 W. 13th Ave., Denver, at 11 am.
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Membership
Club Events
Membership in Norton Colorado is open to
anyone, regardless of whether they own a
Norton, or any motorcycle whatsoever.
Many events have been scheduled for
the 2015 season, usually about 2 per
month. Participation in these events will
be counted for the President's Award.
Events may be added, dropped, or rescheduled through the year. The schedule can be found in this newsletter or
check the schedule on the club website:
Dues are $20/ year individual, $22 for a
couple or family unit, payable to "Norton
Colorado" and sent to the Treasurer,
whose contact information is listed on the
last page of this newsletter.
http://www.nortoncolorado.org/
meetings.html
The list printed in this newsletter is the official membership, as understood by the
Newsletter Editor on the date of publication
of the newsletter. Please let me know if I
have made an error.
The membership year begins with
the Winter Banquet in February. New members who join after August 1 are credited
with membership for the following year.
Prez Points Standings
Western Slope Riders
Top 10 (2015):
Many Norton Colorado members live in the
western part of the state, and finally have
noticed that it’s I inconvenient to ride 500
miles for High Tea on the Front Range.
Said members have formed a loose
confederation known as the Western Slope
Riders, and are having their own High Tea
and other fun times.
points, events, solo rides
All Norton Colorado members are welcome
at these Western Slope events, so if you
city kids want to find out what the shoe
feels like on the other foot, plan to ride out
and join the Western Slope contingent.
Contact: Gary Bolduc, President @
970-676-1078 for info on upcoming
WSR events
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Jack Abeyta
65
13
3
Peggy Abeyta
65
13
3
Eric Bergman
52
10
11
Scott Robinson
37
9
6
John Dahl
30
5
0
Debby Johnson
29
6
12
Steve Harris
28
4
2
Dave Campbell
27
4
11
James Lafler
26
5
9
Skip Foree
20
11
0
Norton Colorado Membership
Jack and PeggyAbeyta
Frank & Jennifer Albert
Randy & Sharon Albright
Peter & Mickey Allen
Karen Bailey & Steve Lavin
Matt Baroody
Arnie & Stephanie Beckman
Eric Bergman ,Susan Saarinen
Rick Black
Greg Boechler
Gary Bolduc & Laurie Smith
John Boyd
Tom Brown
King & Claudia Browne
Dave Campbell
Jonathan Chaikin
Peter Chronis
Perry Clark
Larry & Marilee Claxton
Jim & Jacalyn Colt
Ernie Comstock & Diane LaFavor
Jim & Margaret Comstock
Dave Coxon
John Dahl
Paul-M. David
Christopher & Jennifer Eng
Bones Engelman
Mike Fields & Vicki Borden
Jim & Marti Fisher
Richard Florence & Linda Sheean
Skip Foree
Mike Gallagher & Lisa Gills
Peter Geise
Kris Geller
Tony Hagger
Geoffrey & Karen Harris
Steve Harris & Charley Gremmels
Bob Herman & Lisa Scalise
Pete Homan
Michael Homs
Dennis Horgan
Keith & Susan Hurtubise
Rohn Hyde
James Ingram
Stephen Jarvis
Blair Jenkins
Debby Johnson
Ed & Diana Johnson
Tim Johnson
Jamie & Michelle Jones
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City
Phone
E-mail
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Westminster
Evergreen
Golden
Evergreen
Denver
Littleton
Denver
Golden
Arvada
Parker
Dolores
Aspen
Grand Junction
Golden
Highlands Ranch
Sedalia
Denver
Castle Rock
Cedaredge
Boulder
Lafayette
Pueblo
Niwot
Arvada
Denver
Nederland
Denver
Denver
Erie
Stmboat Springs
(303) 426-0594
(303) 905-3817
(303) 273-9262
(303) 886-4696
(303) 695-1192
(303) 564-0453
(303) 733-4239
(303) 278-7445
(720) 885-6410
(720) 394-4734
(970) 676-1078
(970) 925-9154
abeytaa@aol.com
frankalbert@att.net
dirtywhitedog@comcast.net
vincenttwin@gmail.com
karenbailey33@gmail.com
matthewbaroody@msn.com
arnnsteph@comcast.net
OneNorton@gmail.com
Lafayette
Louisville
Colo Springs
Colo Springs
Littleton
Durango
Crestone
Denver
Denver
Denver
Littleton
Denver
Leonard, TX
Durango
Westminster
Longmont
(720) 890-8355
(720) 320-1917
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Davis, CA
Conifer
(303) 271-1884
(720) 579-3625
(303) 619-3883
(303) 332-3504
(303) 660-0365
(970) 856-4348
(303) 449-2760
(303) 665-7934
(719) 646-2610
(303) 652-3607
(303) 467-0778
(303) 331-8008
(303) 570-8096
(720) 308-8680
(303) 937-9750
(303) 828-0114
(970) 846-0261
(303) 880-7321
(303) 955-2505
(970) 259-1302
(719) 256-4527
(720) 570-2044
(303) 388-6400
(303) 475-1591
(303) 8088202
(303) 433 2620
(214) 532-9876
(303) 880-5120
(303) 947-4629
(303) 229-2089
(303) 697-6166
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greg@boechler.com
3Nortons@gmail.com
johnny3nortons@gmail.com
utahtom17@yahoo.com
kingbrowne@comcast.net
dc.cccolo.gmail.com 21
Jonathan@abacuscabinetry.com
pchronis43@msn.com
jclark515@aol.com
claxtonlarryj@gmail.com
ColtCo@frii.com
comsteg@gmail.com
norton880fi@yahoo.com
dvcoxon@rockymountainpower.com
jdahl0778@msn.com
paul@winepairings.biz
cengcycling@gmail.com
bonesilhd@comcast.net
mpfields1@yahoo.com
jfisher@coloradogroup.com
richardsflorence@gmail.com
foreemilelli@yahoo.com
mgallagher01@hotmail.com
stone-haus@comcast.net
uukkee@aol.com
hehaggers@msn.com
spaceman1959@comcast.net
NoNortons@gmail.com
romomoto@gmail.com
peteh@centurylink.net
mjhoms@hotmail.com
dennis_horgan@msn.com
keithabees@aol.com
james@ingramandfriends.com
jarvist@mindspring.com
gs.blair@hotmail.com
2Nortons@gmail.com
edwardjohnson11@msn.com
timson4@gmail.com
jmjones91@msn.com
2015 Prez Points
65/65
1
3/1
3/3
11/2
52/8
16
10
15/5
1
3/0
27
4
4
10/0
7/1
30
2
17/7
3/2
2
20
6/0
2/1
11
28/6
10/0
2
7
5
29
1
10/5
Norton Colorado Membership (continued)
Jim Kelly
John Kinlin
Mike Konshak
Tom & Nora Kruplak
James Lafler
Sid & Karen Leavell
Mark Liu & Geri Molettiere
Steve & Anne Lloyd
Mark Lomax
Sam Manganaro
Bob Martin & Sheila Wilson
Michael McAdams & Vennie Mangus
Doug McCadam
Ken McEntire
Vern Neuscheler
Bob & Claire Ohman
Ron & Joan Pierce
Jerry Pokorny
Mike Powell
Lynaire Reeh
Scott & Julie Robinson
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City
Phone
E-mail
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Berthoud
Denver
Louisville
Parker
Loveland
Durango
Westminster
Littleton
Westminster
Cortez
Broomfield
Englewood
Dolores/Baja
Englewood
Boulder
Denver (
Lafayette
Colorado Springs
(303) 263-7630
(303) 320-6835
(303) 673-9853
(303) 952-9529
(970) 218-2707
(970) 259-0151
(303) 506-4557
(303)734-0506
jkeldirt@gmail.com
jkinlin@msn.com / harrisjg@msn.com
mike@2onahill.com
kru4@comcast.net
jpl777@bajabb.com
busters@bresnan.net
markdavidliu@aol.com
Steve_Lloyd_66@hotmail.com
lomaxcm@comcast.net
sam@vincentworks.com
bobamartin@msn.com
mkelectricinc@gmail.com
dougsnortons@hotmail.com
Englewood
Thornton
(303) 771-3855
(303) 287-6580
Denver
Wellington
Münzenberg
Longmont
Evergreen
Fort Collins
Frederick
Boulder
Frederick
Durango
Kaleen, Australia
Colorado Springs
Arvada
Littleton (
Portland, OR
Glenwood Springs
(303) 870-4167
(970) 227-3825
Denver
Elizabeth
Westminster
Boulder
Basalt
Conifer
Haiku, HI
Denver (
Louisville
Lewisville, NC
Littleton
Billings, MT
Denver
Colorado Springs
(303) 989-8803
(720) 274-4653
(303) 420-5107
(303) 350-0430
(970) 927-4014
(303) 697-3223
(808) 575-9051
303) 428-1746
(303) 661-9402
(336) 655-7339
(303) 908-1597
(406) 259-5123
(720) 234-9033
(719) 328-9633
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X X
Trish Sanders & Cory Zambrano
X
Randy & Evan Schneider
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Andi & Kristina Seiler
X
Lee, Bryan & Austin Shanley
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David Sheesley
X
Scott Shuler
X
Steve Siler
X
Al & Barb Slarks
X
Wayne, Ursula & Christopher Smiley X
Ryan & Molly Sorenson
X
Bill Stone
X
Paul Swenson
X
Tom and Camille Tallick
X
Jo Teague
X
Darell Teeples
X
Craig Terry
X
Gene Toner
X
Al Turner
X
Jay & Teri Ann Tynes
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Herb & Karen Varona
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Lew Wackler
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Darrell Walker & Kaet Snyder
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Dale & Cathy Watson
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Dave & Robin Webster
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Denny & Cathy Westervelt
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Martin White & Lee Maassen
X
Russ Willard
X
Michael Wilson
X
Bob Wood
X
Jon & Kirsten Zemp
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Bob Zimmerman
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Total Memberships
98
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X
X
X
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X
X
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X
X
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X
X
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(540) 514-1013
(303) 466-6903
(303) 916-8696
(970) 570-6726
(303) 777-5663
(303) 618-9914
303) 570-9333
(303) 665-5300
(303) 912-4509
(303) 931-9278
(303) 674-1114
(720) 289-2153
(303) 817-6075
(303) 818-5556
(303) 829-2417
(970) 531-2704
(303) 425-0462
303) 324-5212
(503) 793-7783
(970) 618-9140
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vernarthur@gmail.com
reohman@att.net
ronpierceco2@aol.com
jerry_pokorny@msn.com
gelbviehs@yahoo.com
lynaire.reeh@gmail.com
mister.r@comcast.net
Harleyhygienist @comcast.net
redienhcsr@aol.com
andi.seiler@gmx.de
shanfam48@msn.com
dks@davidksheesley.com
scott.shuler@colostate.edu
ssiler@mtechg.com
al@slarks.com
wssmiley@comcast.net
sorensonryan@hotmail.com
bilstone@bigpond.net.au
beemerpaul@aol.com
ttallick@gmail.com
jmteague@comcast.net
dedet@easystreet.net
catsguzzi@yahoo.com
gtoner35@aol.com
al_tu@hotmail.com
tubbrex@aol.com
lewackler@yahoo.com
darrellwalker@yahoo.com
dhwats73@gmail.com
bsadw@hotmail.com 7/9
dennywestervelt@aol.com
weeno6@netzero.com
rwillard8@triad.rr.com
md_wilson@comcast.net
drrwwood@gmail.com
jondzemp@gmail.com
rzimmmerman@msn.com
2015 Prez Points
15
7
26
2/2
12/6
2
18/3
10
1
13/1
8/0
9
37/10
9
4
7
4/0
9/2
6
4/1
5
2
17
6/1
2/2
2
1/1
12/4
7/1
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Credits: Thanks to Eric Bergman, John Dahl, Debbie
Johnson and Bob Ohman for their contributions to this
newsletter.
I also want to say thanks to others who sent me things I
will use in future editions.
Current Occupants
Grand Wazoo
Eric Bergman (303) 278-7445
onenorton@gmail.com
Consigliore
Arnie Beckman (303) 733-4239
Arnie.Beckman@coloradodefenders.us
Exchequer (Send $$$ here)
Charley Gremmels
1832 Forest Ave.,Durango,CO81301
(970) 259-1302
NoNortons@gmail.com
Ride Coordination Czarina
Debby Johnson (303) 229-2089
2nortons@gmail.com
Swag Boss
Jim Fisher (303) 828-0114
jfisher@coloradogroup.com
Ministry of Truth
Scott Robinson (303)287-6580
mister.r@comcast.net
Dead Tree Publication
Colt Reproduction
www.coltrepro.com
Norton Colorado
1900 19th Street
Golden, CO 80401
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