INOA Tall Timber Rally 2018

brokeneagle · Jul 12, 2018

N0rt0nelectr@ said:
I got a call from a friend who lives in Oregon. He has been planning on going for some time but can't take the whole week off. So he figured to go up for a day, see some friends and go home. He said he got a call from a friend in the Oregon chapter telling him there were no day passes. I thought this was odd as best to my knowledge this has never happened, so I emailed Mark about it and yes there are no day passes. The only consolation is that the concurs will be held outside the rally area so non rally goers can look at the bikes. Mark said it was because of the "liability" issue.
Sad very sad when a lawyer can ruin a fun event for everyone. It is even worse because as far as I know this wasn't advertised so there may be people who are turned away for the sin of not knowing. I know what my reaction would be if I had traveled all the way to the rally just to be turned away.
But, it isn't my rally and it isn't my call.

John in Texas

Hortons Norton · Jul 12, 2018

We have made our way through California with a stop in Quincy, just to take a ride down that road to Downieville once again. And then up the coast and are now in Washington just 30 miles north of Elma. Ann and I can’t wait to see all of you again, weather is perfect with sunny skies and warm temperatures. Safe travels to all on your way. Chuck Horton.

brokeneagle · Jul 12, 2018

I've only been to two of these national rallys. I'll probably get some shit replies, but both didn't have daily passes. I never saw anything close to security preventing anyone from coming and going as they please. Personally I think most Norton owners can afford $100 be it for 1 day or five. If sneak in you must, just act like you own the place. My 2 cents

dynodave · Jul 13, 2018

I've been on the INOA/NENO rally committee for 3 events, 92, 02 and 12, chief of registration for the 92 rally. Starting in 1988 I have attended approximately 15 east coast rally's.
In the old days rally's were like family get togethers and every one looked out for each other.
As time went on...things started to change. People who owned nortons change. Rally site seemed to become targets of thefts of personal property and motorcycles and camp site norton part "for sale". Security was lacking.
An attempt of a partial cure was to control people coming in to cruise the camp ground (case the joint) hit and run.
At some rally's the day pass made you pay and sign in so they document you were there and acknowledge you are not getting any rally benefits, meals or participation.
The days of leaving the key in the ignition, or having your genuine "lucas" tail light not stolen are deminished.

N0rt0nelectr@ · Jul 15, 2018

Norton46 said:
Hi
It is clearly stated on the Norton Rally web page in the registration tab that there are no day passes!
See here.
Removed broken link
Thank you

Mark Zenor Co-Chairman 2018 INOA Tall Timber rally.

Mark,
I owe you an apology. Knowing that I wasn't going I didn't bother to delve into the rally website.
That being said I still feel it is a sad state of affairs when you restrict potential members from checking things out.
Maybe you can set up an information booth outside the restriction zone?

John in Texas

Jerry Doe · Jul 15, 2018

Hi Everyone, I had a great time at Quincy last year. A few people have emailed me to see if i am going. I cannot go this time as we relocated to Colorado a few weeks ago and things are a little hectic. Please take plenty of pics if you make it. Would be good to see them,

Cheers Jerry

comnoz · Jul 23, 2018

I am back home from the rally.
Here is the head rebuild video that was shown at the rally.
The first couple minutes of the video showing the initial cleaning and pressure testing were lost in the editing. Comnoz

o0norton0o · Jul 23, 2018

I missed the head rebuilding tech session. Prior to it starting, someone said that the evening's tech session was wheel building, and since I have cast wheels on my commando I skipped that evening's tech session. Too bad I missed your presentation Jim, I usually ask questions in groups of a thousand,

so you dodged that bullet. At least I can see the video of some of what I missed.

***Elma was a really nice event. Tons of different model nortons there to see and ask their owners about. People were very friendly and tollerant of my curiousity, for the most part.

I got in a few rides without incident too.

I swapped bikes and rode a left foot shift, reverse pattern 850 for the first time ever. It had no fairing on it which is different than my commando. It was fun to be out of my comfort zone and get a feel for another norton. It was a solid bike, gutsy from 3000 rpms and up and a really nice bike. The bike in front of me spooked an Osprey off a power pole on the side of the road and he flew off with a large salmon hanging from one claw... Cool moment there.

I took pictures, but only of the bikes.

INOA Tall Timber Rally 2018

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