Minnesota Section VOC

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Official Newsletter of the Minnesota Section, Vincent Owners Club Volume 4, Number 6, June, 2013

VINCENT

Schedule of Vincent Events

June Meeting:............  Thursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Minnetonka Drive Inn, 4658 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN. The For those who want to ride in sa Drive In ha a group we will meet at Greg w o h S r Classic Ca y. Varners Excelsior Vintage liquor a d rs u each Th store, (400 Hwy 7, Excelsior, MN) and ride from there.

Other MN Section and General Motorcycle Events

First Thursday:...............................  Held the first Thursday of each month at Dulonos Pizza, 607 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rain, shine or snow. Crazy, but in a good way. Diamonds Coffee Shoppe:............  A biker friendly place to have a cup of Joe. They host a pancake breakfast once a month. See their website for details: http://www.diamondscoffeeshoppe.com/ North American VOC Rally:...........  August 4 -9, 2013, Carson, Washington. Contact them at: Mercurycrest@centurylink.net Gear-Head Get Together:..............  Saturday, August 17, Maple Lake, Minnesota. Show, Swap... but no trophies. YES! Contact information: Section Organizer: Rick Schunk, 612-501-6244, vinrider@earthlink.net Treasurer: Neal Punchard, 952-829-5839, ace233@comcast.net Meeting Organizer: Richard Willey, 651-488-4721, pentaman@qwestoffice.net Graphics: Rick Schunk, 612-501-6244, vinrider@earthlink.net

R an d o m Thoughts from t h e S O
m a little short on random thoughts this month. The weather has finally changed for the better. Thats good news. The Blind Lizard Rally was bigger then ever. By my rough count there were over 250 machines present. This event brings out some of the best two-wheelers in the region. George Varner brought his knockout Ariel Square Four. Its always a treat to see that machine. There was a unbelievable Honda 305 Super Hawk parked next to my bike. All done up in red and chrome. Stunning. This months Section meeting will be held at the Minnetonka Drive-In. (Thanks go to Tom Wanner for this idea) This restaurant hosts a classic car show each Thursday evening throughout the summer. Ride your old iron and show the hot rod boys some two-wheeled classics. A group of us will be meeting at Greg Varners liquor store in Excelsior at 6:30 p.m. for the short 10 minute ride to the drive-in. Hope you can make it. Also in the planning is a short ride to the Auto Moto Plex in Chanhassen. They have an open house once a month. Well nail down the date and time at this months meeting. Sid Chantland has graciously offered to host a Saturday garage tour of his toys sometime in September and Greg Varner would like us to do another vintage bike show this fall. Our plate is filling up, which is a good thing. With luck Keith Peters Rapide will be on the road for a late summer event. Keith said he is, pumped up! I hope his kicking leg is pumped up also. Take care, ride safe, have fun. Remember, Some day you will not be able to do this. But, today is NOT that day! Rick Schunk

M emb er Profile
Philippe Guyony

A low resolution picture, but the only document I have of that day in May 1982. I was riding my BSA 500 M20 in the 3 days rally called Tour de Bretagne and met Herve Hamon, one of the 4 popes of the Vincent in France with Patrick Godet, Francois Grosset and Herve Mocard. I was looking probably so miserable when I was detailing his Vincent that he ask me, Would you like to ride it until the next stop? Of course I would! It was a genuine magic and unforgettable moment although it took me 11 years to afford the purchase of my first Vincent.

Reassembling my Rapide in May 1995.

With my son and Malory on the Tour de Bretagne Rally in May 1995.

My Rapide loaded like a Donkey for the 1995 UK Rally at Wolverhampton - Stevenage.

With Malory in Connemara in 1996.

I also found a picture of me and my Rapide at the 1994 VOC French Rally, in her original condition as she came from Argentina. She was so worn out that it was not long before I had issues and Francois Grosset recommended to overhaul her completely, which I am glad to have done the following winter. One of the great think about Vincents is you can recondition basically everything or changed whatever part need to be changed and eventually the bike is running great.

Connemara in 1996.

In my garage in Britany in 1997.

Before I sold it in 2002, with it new 20 inch wheel on the front.

A picture of my Shadow. I bought it in 1995 in Wales completely restored it and then sold it in 2003.

I m a ges from the Blind L i zard Ral l y

O u r Ma y Me e ting at E x cel si o r V i n t ag e

That is one sweet ride. Neal Punchard says to Joe Grayden.

Joes Velo. Yes, it is one sweet ride and it runs like a sewing machine.

Philippe is all smiles as he arrives on his White Shadow... with electric start!

How would you like to have this in your garage? Beautiful.

Joe Grayden and Tom Wanner compare notes on British bike ownership.

Our host,Greg Varner, stops Keith Peters just as he was going after his fifth hamburger.

Im telling you British electrics arent that bad said Ron Spargo. Neal Punchard isnt buying it.

Damn, Keith Peters ate all the burgers, said Tom Wanner. All thats left now are the cookies, commented Joe Grayden.

Maple Lake...

home of the Gear-Head Get Together!

Saturday, August 17, 2013 www.gear-headgettogether.com

R e s o urces:
Services: Welding and Fabrication: Johns Custom Fabrication, 1401 W. 97th Street, Bloomington, MN, 952-8882322. Over 38 years of experience. Highly recommended. Light auto machine work/parts cleaning: D&D Auto Machine, Bloomington, MN. These boys fly under the radar. Call them at: Dave 612-834-4015 or Dan 612-619-8154. Brake and Clutch relining: Brake and Equipment Warehouse, 455 Harrison Street Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413, (612) 378-3141. Generator Rebuilds: Electric Motor Company, 1620 East Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, MN, 507-6442727. Great service, very fair prices. Glass, Sand, Aluminium Oxide and Soda Blasting: Marco Sandblasting, 621 Harrison Street Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55413, 612-379-2066. Several local members have had excellent service from Marco. Powder Coating: Creative Powder Coating in Osseo, Minnesota is highly recommended. They offer great service and reasonable prices. They can be reached at: 763-425-9222. Cad and Nickel, Plating: Cooperative Plating, 271 Snelling Avenue No. St. Paul, MN 55104. This is another highly recommended shop. Fast service and reasonable prices. They can be reached at: 651-645-0787 or on the web at: http://www.coopplating.com/ Spares: Coventry Spares Ltd., Middleboro, MA 800-451-5113, johntioc@aol.com The VOC Spares Co., England, www.vincentspares.co.uk/ Vincent Parts International, Great Britain, www.vintech.co.uk/Vinparts/Frame.htm Michael Breeding, Castings. Santa Fe, NM 505-989-7884, www.mikesvincentparts.com Conway Motors, Great Britain www.conway-motors.co.uk Terry Prince Vincent, Australia www.classicmotorbikes.com.au/ Events: The 2013 North American Rally. Carson, Washington, August 4 thru August 9, 2013. Contact them at: Mercurycrest@centurylink.net Trash or Treasure: Wanted: Vincent twin basketcase or rolling basket. Prefer a Shadow. A fair price paid. I need a winter project. Please contact Rick Schunk at: 612-501-6244, vinrider@earthlink.net Websites: The Vincent.com: www.thevincent.com Vincent Owners Club: www.voc.uk.com/index.php