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2015 VOCNA SPRING OPENER

Many of the usual suspects were not able to attend this year’s VOCNA Spring Opener. What can we say? They missed out! Once again, our hosts John and Sue Ray, arranged for perfect weather. It was neither too hot nor … Continue reading

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New Year – New Project

Out at Team Mork workshop the KSS grass track machine is roughed out frame fittment-wise, foot peg placement, forks and wheels set up, fenders mounted and seat and tank attachment welded into place. Now its time to get cracking on … Continue reading

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Day 4 McCall to Lochsa Lodge

Day 4 McCall to Lochsa Lodge North on 95 to Grangeville and then then 13 to Kooskia and then, and then, U.S. Route 12, the Northwest Scenic Passage Byway, This is one of my favorite roads, but don’t tell anyone. … Continue reading

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Day One: There and Back Again (Salmon, Idaho to Jackson, Montana)

The Rally began with the Riders’ Meeting. President John gave the usual reminders to ride safely. He described the steep pass at the Montana border, and the need to shift down before entering corners especially when descending. The numbers were … Continue reading

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24th Annual Northern California All-British Ride

On Saturday November 2nd, 169 fans of British Bikes registered for a spirited romp through Marin and Sonoma Counties. This was the 24th anniversary of a ride that began as a birthday celebration and has become the event that closes … Continue reading

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6th Annual Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club Rally

Let’s Go! When Brady Walker invited Jeff to participate in the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club Rally, of course Jeff said yes. But then there was a matter of space between the SF Bay Area and Venice. No problem – That … Continue reading

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Day 5: Nevada City to Volcano

Friday: Nevada City to Volcano Jeff was wondering why we always end up at the back of the pack. Below are some photos that illustrate some possibilities of why we end up last. However I didn’t have these photos and … Continue reading

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Day 4: Mineral to Nevada City

Thursday: Mineral to Nevada City Other VOCNA members will have to tell their own tales of adventure and misadventure. For some reason, Don D. determined that both of his bikes were belonged on the work bench at home and he … Continue reading

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Day 3: Lassen National Park

Day 3: Lassen National Park Today the route took us on a short loop and then dove into Lassen National Park. Here there vividly colored lakes (emerald was my favorite), hiking trails, hot springs, evidence of lava flows from early … Continue reading

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2013 VOCNA Spring Opener

John and Sue Ray did it once again For the VOCNA Spring Opener, they arranged with the weather gods for perfect riding weather, sunny but not too hot. Cool enough for Jim Abbott from Tucson Arizona to have goose bumps, … Continue reading

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