Northwest Gathering 1999 Number 2
by Ben Joy

On Sunday August 22, 1999 we got together again to show our old bikes. This time it was in conjunction with the Oregon State Championships in Molalla, Oregon.

As always Ken Pliska did a great job of organizing the event. Early on he set up a display tent in a prime location. We were about 40 yards from the starting gate so there was no ignoring the old stuff! Many old schoolers stopped including Dave C (OLDBMXDC@aol.com). (Note: Ben is on the left, Dave on the right)

I would have to say the two biggest draws were the old photo albums Ken brought out and the Yamaha Motobike. At the next event I am going to charge $1 for every time I hear "I had a Yamaha Bike", "I wanted a Yamaha bike" or "I raced at the Powerlite National in 1981". If successful we will have no problem helping keep the web site on the net!

We had two restored Mongoose's on hand…

The Redline 16" and Mono were sold at this event. They now belong to SBS/Redline. Watch for them at Interbike in Las Vegas.

Jay Graves Suzuki Works BMX. The proper equipment will soon be installed!

I am still amazed how many Dad's claim to have had a Motobike.

You know it's a good sign when you 2 year old wants to get in on the act... BMW GS1100 trike all the way from Germany.

Other items shown were a Decoster Frame with R&R hack, Patterson, JMC F/F, Early 1980's Redline 24" F/F, Hutch F/F, dozens of Jerseys, Helmets and number plates.