VINTAGE BIKE OC NEWS

Huntington Beach, Calif. - Super Bowl Sunday
It was sunny and warm this afternoon, a perfect February day, the only issue was Super Bowl. It was a light turn-out with 35 bikes, but we had great competition for Bike of the Month.

BAM: Breakdown and Legal Assistance for Motorcyclists
Crystal, a So Cal Marketing Representatives for Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys spent her afternoon with us to promote their BAM program. Learn more about it at: www.RussBrown.com

Bike of the Month - Marc Gallin

Marc Gallin of Fountain Valley with his 1948 Indian Chief

Congratulations to Marc Gallin of Fountain Valley for winning Bike of the Month with his 1948 Indian Chief.

Marc has only owned the bike for about a year and a half. He's currently the Vice President of the So. Cal Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America. www.socalamca.com

Mark has won Bike of the Month once before June 2008 with his 1925 Harley Davidson JDL

Read all about Marc's 1948 Indian Chief on our Bike of the Month page.

Second Place Tie - Baird Bergenthal

Baird Bergenthal of Midway City with his 1967 ItalJet Conquistador.

Congratulations to Baird Bergenthal of Midway City for winning Second place with his 1967 ItalJet Conquistador. The ItalJet boasts a 70cc single engine with a 6 speed transmission.

Baird has won Bike of the Month four times in the past:
December 2021 1963 Testi Grand Prix 50
August 2021 1958 Hercules K100 J-Be
May 2021 1963 Batavus Bilonet
December 2014 1957 Moto Beta

Second Place Tie - Motorcycle Kevin

Motorcycle Kevin with his 1994 Harley Davidson Turbo Sportster.

Congratulations to Motorcycle Kevin for winning Second place with his 1994 Harley Davidson Turbo Sportster.

I didn't get Motorcycle Kevin's full name or city, but the custom Turbo on his Sportster has a flow through carburetor.

Thanks to everyone for showing up and making this another great event. Thanks to John Zindler for helping with the voting this month.

Next month's meet is, March 8, 2026. I'll see you all there.

Keep On Ridin',
Joe Kagerer