Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1960's

.~~~~~~-~~ Tell,le (ity rllwasllld &l> Area's leading volume Kawasaki 8: Dealer Complete P.rts & Accessories 5663 N. Rasemud Blvd., Tempi! City (213) 286·7504 v.l ~ ~------_ _.A ~ J---~-------'"~ pf . ~ .~·_/SbineS Saddenly U (imichrome ~\'n 1~ Simichrame is a haney eCleanS quick as a bunny Tube 8St Can $2.9 /I' DMPETlTlON CHEMICALS 704 Washlnc10n Ave•• Iowa Fall s Iowa Nei I Haney Welcomes You I HARLEY-DAVIDSON I L.mita .f ~~~ 40 Q New Motorcycles in stack New Sportslers Immediate delivery 2212 Pac. Caasl Hwy. u:»tl.J ------------- 40 Miles And 100 Years Into The Past By Motorcycle - ------------- ... By BW Harmer Altbougb tile Missus is usually noncompla1n1Dg about attending !be various motorcycle races, tours and rallles that I, as a motorcycle reporter, find Itnecessary to cover, she was jubilant when I announced that we had a tree weekend coming uP. As you may have guessed, any free weekend is hers to dispose of and I had visions of having to guide our horrible Volkswagen camper, that won't stay In high gear, over some crowded highway on a "relative visiting" expedition or some such journey. Imagine my surprise and relief when she asked me to polish her boots. It was then that I knew we would be using the BMW tor our weekend. She had heard a local dlsc- jockey telling about a mountain retreat at the 4,000 foot level and about 40 mUes East of San Diego and 3-1/2 miles ott of Interstate 8. It was there that she wanted to spend a relaxed weekend a way from the chilly "low coastal clouds" which had dropped so low that they were dampening the streets with something suspiciously like rain. On spur ot the moment rides such as this, it we desire good company, we know a COuPle, close to our own age bracket (young GrandParents), who love any excuse to get their big blue HarleyDavidson out on the road. They were receptive to !be idea, so late Saturday morning we found ourselves speeding eastward over the beautltul new Interstate 8 Freeway. Our companions, Harry and Helen Teachout, are members of the Slnging Wheels Motorcycle Club and are seasoned road riders. Harry bas been an AMA member for more than 17 years and is Road Captain of his club, a job that he performs expertly as long as his unlit cigars hold out. He never smokes, but st1l1 chews about 6 to 8 cigars a day depending on how tar he rides. As we skirted the city of El Cajon, the sun began showing through the tb1nn1ng clouds and as we approached Alpine, our shadows on the pavement were sharp and contrasty and the warmth of !be sun was comfortable on our leathers. We rode side by side In one lane of the Freeway setting a leisurely pace so we could enjoy the green and gold of tile Calitorn1a countryside. About hallway uP Viejas Grade, the new Freeway ended and we were slowed temporarily by !be line of trailers and campers. Most of them courteously edged to the right allowing us to pass safely. After a short down grade we approached Descanso Junction, which boasts of a gas pump and a beer bar, slowing down just enough to negotiate a 90 degree left. We enjoyed the rollIng curves of the oak-wooded hills,leanIng our mounts trom side to side as we tollowed the signs pointing to "Stallion oaks". We had been to Stallion oaks only last year on an overnlghter motorcycle camping tour, but we were not fully prepared for the changes that Ed Torgersen, the young owner of the Guest Ranch had incorporated in the last year. The spacious campgrounds tor camper trucks, trailers and tents were about the same, as were the gigantic swimming pool, dining room and cockta1l10unge, although I don't recall the unusual sign on the wall which read "NO DANCING WHILE MINORS ARE PRESENT". Maybe the younger bunch do a different kind of dance than we used to. The big change was the "Frontier Town" that had recently been tinished. In a matter of an hour we had ridden 40 m1les and 100 years Into the past. On a short block-long board walk were bu1lt In the style of the Old West; a Barber Shop, complete with red, white and blue pole; a General Store, whose windows displayed merchandise out of the past; a little ja1l with barred windows; !be Wells Fargo Agency and a Frontier Holel. Further down the street was the Town Bank which was right next door to the Silver Dollar Saloon, boasting bright red swinging doors; and then at !be end ot the street with a well-worn horse collar banging on the outside wall was the Livery Stable. What is unusual Is that behind each of the Frontier doors is a beautltul and luxurious motel room - complete with modern bath. The rear of each room bas a large picture window and a balcony where the guest may relax and enjoy the view of the rugged wooded hills. The Saloon and General Store both have two units, the rest of the store fronts have only one. Every unit is tor double occuPancy, but twin beds cost a couPle of bucks more. Our plans for an overnight stay were thwarted when we tound that the Frontier Town Is booked solid until after the Independence Day Holidays. So many city tolks tind the combination ot a restful country vacation and the idea of staying in jail.or the saloon all night so inviting that the popularity of the little village bas far exceeded all expectations and plans are now In the works to more than double the size of the town. The weather was so delightful that after a satisfying meal in the dining room, we took a hike around the countryside exploring the little stream down at the toot of the hill and looking over the riding stables and the beautltul horses. We were tempted to go for a horseback ride, but realized that we had not been on a horse tor over 30 years and quickly decided against It. After enjoylngacompletely relaxing afternoon, we reluctantly kicked our "Iron steeds" into life and beaded back down the mountain to the "low coastal clouds" of June In Southern Calitornia, happy that by motorcycle we could travel into our country's colorful past and enjoy more pleasant weather while about It. (Resu!ta 011 pace 30) PART5 ., ALL MAKES ' 400l TO 60% OFF· • YAMAHA DEALER • SCRAMBLER MOTORCYCLES 1101 W. Bur..... Blvd. Burbank, Calif. 849-5907 or 145-1738 Ex. #7 HOC;'fS MOTO.liens HODAKA YAC:tl GREEVES Cample. Machine Sbap FaclllUes 22025 So. Fi gueroa Torrance, Californialn3) 328-1242 Speel.lisl lor Dirt or SIr.1 1024 Culver Blvd., Culver City SPOOL HUIS FRONT. Sl1.00 15, 11, .r 20m .-.\\&WO AXLE SIZE REAR $42.00 4714 Brooks Montclair, Calli. 91763 De.len Welcome OnlyBULTACO SIeve's Sullaco Open 6 days a week Mon. & Fri. 9-9 othen 9-6 7627 Van Nuys Blvd. - Van Nuys, C.I. (213) District 36 Dads Day By Pat Lane PITTSBURG, CALIF. - The Hi Hats M.C.'s Fathers Day scrambles was wellattended by racing daddies. It was an ideal course tor a family outing, with shade trees, horses, cows and sheep for the children to look at. For their next race, August 10th, the Hi Hats are going to completely change the track. The spectators wW have a grassy hillside to watch trom. Some of the Dads who won t1rst place ate consistently fast, llke Rod Norgard. Norman Erdei, Bob Butler and District 36's faslest amateur, KeIJ¥ Hudson. In3) 534-5530 . '\. .~ ~ KL-150 c,l.\OOtoQ beauty is only skin deep. If 101 ... of chrom<, and kicky color~ arl' all lhat turn you on, Iherl' an.' Ila~hier·looking bikes than c,ar('1!1. But ii vou know II· ... nol how (I bike look~. but how ir~ put 1O#('1110r, Garelli's qUil'l quality. dl'l'P durfJhilll\' and :-ul><.'rh nJfl!oman!'hip will keep you turned on long afler le"er hike turn you off. for full InforntOlion, .nd the N.me of Your Ne.resl GARELLI Dealer, Write: ENGINE SPECIALTIES, INC., P.O. Box 260, Cornwells Heights, P•. 19020 OR ENGINE SPECIALTIES, INC., WEST, P.O. Bo. 600, Belmont, Colif. 94002 780-6300

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