Vintage Motor Bike Club Meet

[Ricks]

Is anyone going to the VMBC meet in Portland, IN?  The event takes place July 11-15, and from what I've been told is the largest meet of its kind each year.

I'm thinking about driving there, as I have a line on another parts bike that I may buy on the way there.

[chainmaker]

  Im not going, but a guy I know from another forum goes every year.. and says it is a real good time and it is the biggest one of the year.

[Bob Gurkin]

I went a couple of times and if you are planning to buy any bikes coming in off the street you better be at the gate waiting    It's a darn good show.

[Ricks]

I got here this evening, sunday, and the event doesn't officially start until Tuesday, but the place is packed!  I took a quick walk around and they have everything imaginable. I will take a ton of pictures and post some when I get home.

[Bob Gurkin]

Looking forward to the show 

[bill marcum]

Fellow Simplex Owners
 The Vintage Motor Bike Club is having there 2012 Meet on July 9th-13th ,2012  Hope to see you there. See attachment. Bill Marcum

[Mike Sal]

I'm going!
Mike Sal

[Mike Sal]

What days are the best to attend the convention?  I don't think I can pull the entire week. 
Mike Sal

[Ricks]

Mike, I went last year, got there on the sunday before it officially starts, and the place was already packed.  I had a great time just walking around, talking to people, seeing all kinds of stuff I never knew existed.  I didn't even bring a bike last year as mine was not quite finished, unless you count the 54 I bought in Ohio on the way there.  I could have sold it for twice the money I paid, judging by the prices I saw on some bikes.

When the meet gets closer, we will have to set up a day and time to get together with everyone.  I say over at the wings and rings restaurant!

Rick

[bill marcum]

Rick  When you went , were they selling parts on Sunday the day you got there? Bill Marcum

[Ricks]

Yes, it looked like everything was in full swing.  I have been told that if you see something you want, jump on it quick!

Rick

[Mike Sal]

I joined the yahoo group the vmbc guys have (just type in vintage motor bike club....only a small handful of guys are on it & it's pretty slow on traffic) a few days go & asked them the same question regarding when to show up.  It appears that if you want to shop, show up Friday or Saturday.  If you want to hang out & participate in the activities, anytime during the week is good.  I'm kinda curious as to what kinds of stuff do they auction on Wednesday....just donated stuff, personal stuff....??

I guess I'll have to wait until the time gets a little closer.  At least there's no reason my bike won't be ready to take along. 

I just got the spring issue of the vmbc magazine & there's a few pic's of some Simplexes.  Nice story about a guy who got a Simplex Motor Scooter in 1960 as a kid, then got another one in '08.
Mike Sal

[Ricks]

Mike, that must be the Friday or saturday before the show actually begins?

Rick

[Mike Sal]

Oops, sorry for not clarifying that.  Yes, the weekend before the meet officially opens is when things are hopping according to the vmbc guys I've talked to. 

Prior to the official opening, the town park charges 15 bucks a night to camp in the park.  Once the meet starts, the club takes over & charges 60 dollars for the week (no dailey rate).
Mike Sal 

[bill marcum]

How do you get an issiue of the mag. do you have to join VMBC or can you buy one. Bill Marcum