I find the tangible nature of old internal combustion engines a welcome escape from the micro-miniature world I normally work in as an equipment engineer in the computer industry.  I’ve been a bicycle enthusiast and wannabe racer since childhood and antique motorcycles are a natural merging of those two interests.  My first bike was a 1950 Norton Dominator Model 7, which I still have.  I enjoy all brands and models and find the progression of design from the early days of motoring to the present fascinating. After years of hanging in the background, I joined the board to help keep the club going and to pay back the effort put forth by all those who volunteered before me.  I hope to see everyone out on rides and at events.  If you see me, please say Hi! and introduce yourself.  Let’s keep these old machines rolling and have some fun doing it! Ralph Smith - Director, Viking Member since 1996

Hello, my name is Kathi Rimnac, and I am the current Membership Coordinator for the Viking Chapter Antique Motorcycle Club of America. I became a member of the Viking Chapter in 1994 and have held various board positions thru out the years. I ride my own antique motorcycles and enjoy the camaraderie of being with other people who also ride, restore, and want to promote the awareness and
appreciation of antique and vintage motorcycling.

I developed a fascination with motorcycles when I was 12. Now, 54 years later, I have not outgrown that fascination. Along the way I've had street bikes, sport bikes, adventure bikes and dirt bikes. Even one touring bike. New bikes and old bikes. I raced with the Central Roadracing Association for three years, and later served as their Chief of Tech for 11 years.
I love the machines, both riding them and working on them. And I really love all the avid and interesting people I've met along the way. My oldest and best friends are almost all motorcycle people.
Along the way I became interested in restoring and riding old bikes. I like resurrecting bikes that were never really popular, like the '82 Yamaha XZ550 Vision, '81 Vamaha XV920R Seca, '85 Suzuki GV700 Madura, and '85 Honda VF500F Interceptor. Parts sourcing is sometimes a challenge, but it's great fun to show up with something weird.

Mild enthusiast turned fanatic for antique motorcycles.Built my first Harley (27 J) in 2017 with the help and advice from some local legends in the AMCA. It was the first Harley Davidson I'd ever taken out on a ride! Starting with early 70's Hondas and moving through sportbikes (now almost considered vintage), I'm now firmly planted in the world of vintage motorcycles. I enjoy these machines where history, engineering, and riding collide;  and every minute with an old bike is one well spent.

A newer member of the chapter with five years of club experience I now find myself as newly elected board member.   I believe we should maintain, expand and offer more to all members of the club moving forward today from the pandemic.
 Myself I have survived like all seven of my original condition Triumph motorcycle’s have, my two plunger framed Cubs, ‘55 & ‘56  to the  ‘69
Trophy TR250 trail up to both of the
‘73’s, a Tiger 750 & Daytona 500, then a ‘77 Bonneville Silver Jubilee.
 Finish it off with a new generation
‘16 Bonneville T120 bought new. Each is unique in its own way just like our club is and all members are.
This hobby/passion/sport must be
preserved, we all are the future……….

Cal is a professional in the music industry who likes to restore and ride European motorcycles, Specializing in Italian scooters (Vespa, Lambretta, Ducati) but also 60's & 70's BMW, Triumph, Benelli, and a stray Honda here and there.

Hey, I'm Gabe. I have a background in design and branding. My entrance into the Viking Chapter was by way of a clapped-out 1970 BSA Lighting. I was in over my head on my new (to me) purchase. I met club member Rick Wyatt at the IMS show and he made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Rick had me over to his shop and helped restore that bike to road worthiness, including a full motor rebuild. It was the start of a new friendship and garage full of leaky old European bikes.

I have been an AMCA and Viking Chapter member since 1986. I have been a previous Board member, Vice-President and 2 term President. I was the coordinator for the Viking Chapter (and VJMC) participation in the Minneapolis International Motorcycle Show (IMS) prior to it being canceled by COVID.
I am retired from Target Corporation as a Construction Project Manager. I have been married to Kathy
for 58 years and have two grown children and four awesome grandchildren. We have lived in Victoria for 46 years.
I have been riding motorcycles for over 65 years. I have owned almost 70 motorcycles (including a few
lost causes) in those years, ridden most of them and worked on all of them. I currently have five BSAs,
one Triumph and one Moto Guzzi.
My goal as a Viking Chapter board member is to help promote the club to new and “seasoned” riders of
all makes by expanding our participation in local events including non-motorcycle events. Our new members are out there. We just need to find them and they need to know we are here. It is a task we all can do!

My name is Roger Rimnac, and I am the current Deputy Judge for the Viking Chapter AMCA. My job is to oversee a Judging team for the yearly National AMCA Meet hosted by our chapter. I joined the Viking Chapter in 1994 and have served on the board in various positions such as president and director.  I enjoy the members and their appreciation of antique and vintage motorcycles.  I also enjoy showing and riding my own antique motorcycles.