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Title: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: Lahti35 on October 20, 2010, 02:44:55 am
My latest classic motircycle mag has a 2 page spread on the se 50+ guys driving pre 1916 motorcycles coast to coast..... anybody following these guys?

Looks like the trip of a lifetime 8)
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: CMB on October 20, 2010, 03:18:18 am
I've got some pics of the Hesperia, CA stop.
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: CMB on October 20, 2010, 03:20:08 am
a few more...
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: CMB on October 20, 2010, 03:22:41 am
Last one - I promise!
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: r80rt on October 20, 2010, 03:23:36 am
Followed it all the way, those guys had a blast/
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: Lahti35 on October 20, 2010, 04:43:52 am
Sweet pics! Thanks for posting.

How 'bout a Bullet coast to coast run ;D
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: jdrouin on October 20, 2010, 06:07:11 pm
Looks like the official blog is here:

http://www.motorcyclecannonball.com/

Awesome! Damn, I want to do that.
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: mattsz on December 15, 2013, 04:37:58 am
A bump, because I've never heard of it and I just saw some pics from this years - awesome!

For next September, 2014, the website description says pre-1930.  The website logo, however, says pre-1937.  Who knows?
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: baird4444 on December 15, 2013, 03:52:32 pm
Holy Crap!!
     The stop on Sept. 16th has them only 1 hour from me.
      You can bet I'll be there for this...
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: TWinOKC on December 15, 2013, 04:45:42 pm
My friend Gerald Tims #50 is riding in this event.  Hoping to meet with the group in Junction City, KS Sep 12 for their day of rest.  Might be fun to see all the old iron.
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: rvcycleguy on December 15, 2013, 05:20:17 pm
I don't have any idea where I'll be during the 2014 race but if at all possible, I would be in CO while they pass through.  The challenge of the Divide and the majestic background scenery would be compelling enough to plan a trip. 
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: mrunderhill1975a on December 16, 2013, 01:23:50 am
One mile from my house Sept 17.
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: High On Octane on December 16, 2013, 04:14:07 am
Quote from: rvcycleguy on December 15, 2013, 05:20:17 pm
I don't have any idea where I'll be during the 2014 race but if at all possible, I would be in CO while they pass through.  The challenge of the Divide and the majestic background scenery would be compelling enough to plan a trip. 

Let me know if you make it up this way, I'd love to meet up with you and ride up there.

Dan Kearny do you want in on this?  Or other newer Dan in Parker?

Scottie
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: rvcycleguy on December 16, 2013, 11:25:59 am
Quote from: Scottie J on December 16, 2013, 04:14:07 am
Let me know if you make it up this way, I'd love to meet up with you and ride up there.

Dan Kearny do you want in on this?  Or other newer Dan in Parker?

Scottie

Thanks Scottie.  I'll keep that in mind.  One of my goals for the 56 by next summer is to install a side car.  Maybe that wil give the wife reason to tag along as well. 
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: Sam Simons on December 17, 2013, 06:40:40 am
Lahti,
Good to see that you still stop by occasionally! Are you missing the GAZ or the Saab the worst? (If it's the GAZ,I just may have a cure...lol).

Take care!

Sam
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: Pauly on December 17, 2013, 05:52:22 pm
I'm up for a coast to coast enfield ride.

I assume all expenses will be covered along with lost wages :)
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: mattsz on December 17, 2013, 06:23:51 pm
Quote from: Pauly on December 17, 2013, 05:52:22 pm
I'm up for a coast to coast enfield ride.

I assume all expenses will be covered along with lost wages :)

Interestingly, I couldn't find what the cost was to participate in the cannonball...
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: barenekd on December 17, 2013, 08:30:14 pm
From their website:

Due to the overwhelming popularity of antique motorcycles the 2014 Cannonball Roster is full and no longer accepting entries. Please inquire about future events.
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: mattsz on December 17, 2013, 08:35:07 pm
Quote from: barenekd on December 17, 2013, 08:30:14 pm
From their website:

Due to the overwhelming popularity of antique motorcycles the 2014 Cannonball Roster is full and no longer accepting entries. Please inquire about future events.

That settles it then - I'm signing my B5 up now for the 2093 Cannonball...
Title: Re: Coast to coast on pre-1916 Iron
Post by: rvcycleguy on December 17, 2013, 08:52:55 pm
Doesn't surprise me that registration is closed to new  entries.  Once they increased the entry age of the bikes by 20 years, it exposed a huge number of riders with antique bikes.  After I ride my 1956 Bullet for a day long trip of a couple hundred miles, it would be unbelievable to think I could do that for 17 consecutive days.  What an incredible adventure.  You can't really be too focused on expenses and lost wages!  Once in a lifetime opportunity.  I showed the website to my lovely wife the other night and she immediately said that if I had the right bike, I'd be signing up for sure.  I said ... Yep.  She would be a perfect SAG wagon supporter.