A Classic Harley-Davidson Motorcycle “Give Away”

presented by
The Youth Program of The Antique Motorcycle Club of America, Inc.
in association with
The AMCA Foundation, Inc.

If you or someone you know is between 18 and 25 years old, here is an opportunity to win and rebuild a 1940s era Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle project! The youth program of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America is running a contest this year that will give away a 1942 Harley Davidson bobber project.

Matt Olsen of the Youth Program of The Antique Motorcycle Club of America ® is the young man behind this proposal. “As classic motorcycles become more rare and expensive it is getting tougher for young people to afford them,” Olsen explained. “Knowing how frustrating this can be, I decided to try something to help encourage young people like me to better understand, preserve and enjoy classic bikes and possibly to own one.” Olsen approached The AMCA Foundation, Inc. to fund this special program and has spent more than a year developing the project and finding members of the A.M.C.A. to donate the parts to build a Harley-Davidson WLA bobber.

The contest is limited to young Americans (guys and gals and they don’t have to be a member!) between the ages of 18 than 25. They simply have to write and submit a 1,000 word essay describing what they hope to learn about classic bikes, why they want the bike, what they plan to do with it once the build is completed, and any other reasons why they feel they should win this motorcycle. The entry must be received by Matt Olsen at amcayouthprogram@hotmail.com no later than August 15th 2009.

The one lucky winner will be selected at the Antique Motorcycle Super Meet in Davenport, Iowa in 2009 by a committee made up of the people that donated the parts and supporters. But wait, there’s more. In addition to the Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle, the lucky winner will also win a grant from the AMCA Foundation of up to $5,000 for parts and travel and living expenses to spend up to two months shop time at Carl’s Cycle Supply in scenic Aberdeen, South Dakota. This will allow the winner to learn how to put his or her new motorcycle together under the watchful eye of trained professionals.

The title and paperwork for the motorcycle will be given to the winner after the motorcycle has been started and ridden a few miles. The builder will also have the opportunity for the bike’s restoration and assembly process to be featured in a series of tech articles in Iron Horse magazine. Once finished, the bike and new owner will be photographed and featured in various magazines, including American Iron Magazine as well as The Antique Motorcycle® so that others may share in theadventure of owning and restoring a classic motorcycle.

If you are interested in “old iron”, or just want to check out how the contest is coming along, please check out the Antique Motorcycle Club of America www.antiquemotorcyle.org, Classic American Iron www.caimag.com, and Bikernet www.bikernet.com for regular updates. You have to be in it to win it!!!

As of 8/25/08 supporters include: www.AAOK.com; American Iron Magazine www.aimag.com; Antique Motorcycle Club of America www.antiquemotorcycle.org; Bruce Linsday Company; Bikernet www.bikernet.com; Carl’s Cycle Supply www.carlscyclesupply.com; Classic American Iron www.caimag.com; Dave Clemmons; Dennis Corso Company; Tom Faber www.fabercycle.com; Joe Gardella; Jerry Greer’s Engineering; Iron Horse Magazine;Matt Olsen; Janus Napierala; Rich Phillips www.bikersaddles.com; Geoff Ringle; V-twin Manufacturing www.v-twincycles.com; Dale Walksler www.wheelsthroughtime.com; Mark Woodstock.