VJMC at the Denver
Cycle World Show

The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show® presented by Toyota Trucks invited the VJMC to set up a display at the Denver show, Dec 19-21, 2003. Roger Burns organized the effort with the help of Dave Chumley, Jeremy (Jay) Ritz, Ron Burns, Sharon Burns, Pat Burns and Robert Tipton.

There was great interest in the VJMC display which featured Jay’s Bad Dream (a chopped clear-coated, dream frame/super hawk tank, and scrambler handlebars, Doctor Bob Tipton’s 1990 Honda GB500, Dave’s totally off the showroom floor 1973 Honda CL350 and his 1965 Honda CL72, Ron’s black 1964 Dream with a solo seat and sport pipes, the 1969 Kawasaki Samuari Street Scrambler, Roger’s show quality 1961 Honda C110 3 speed and his beautifully restored white 1967 Honda CB77.

Members greeted visitors, talked with them and answered their questions about the vintage machines. The number one question asked was “How old does your bike have to be to be considered ‘vintage’”? followed by the traditional answer of "15 years" and handing them an application. One prevailing comment was “ That was my first bike” or “I rode that all over and never had a bit of trouble”. Overall, the strength and nostalgia of the Japanese motorcycle prevailed.

The remainder of the 2003-2004 shows will be in New York, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Ohio, Chicago, Detroit, Daytona, and Washington D.C. Previous shows for this season include San Francisco, Southern California, St. Louis, Denver, Dallas, and Seattle. For exact dates and more information, access www.motorcycleshows.com or call (800)331-5706. We, as a club, are trying to be included in as many of these shows. If we can break into some of the larger venues, we will start to see some progress in club recognition and growth.

The Colorado- area VJMC membership thanks for the opportunity to be an exhibitor and recommends Cycle World IMS attendance wherever possible.

If you are a club member in the Denver area and want to participate in local events or VJMC gatherings, contact Roger Burns at egor27@aol.com (303-660-1268) for more details.

If you are a VJMC member and want to get involved in club events,
contact your local VJMC Rep.