Motorcycle Cannonball 2012 Update?

[aka HAWG]

lonnie

are you doing shirts and posters again for 2012?? I would be interested in purchasing if yes.

any firm info on your ohio stop it is a few hours from me and I plan on being there for the festivities - possible follow ride through michigan

aka HAWG

[VL Girl]

I will Joe.... thanks.

Hey, Buzz I was going to ask you if you wanted to ride cupcake with me. "Cupcake"... A Motor Maid term to describe a guy who "rides on the back of a woman's bike".
Love ya buddy! Hope we can ride our old bikes together again sometime. Maybe in CA?

[Slojo]

Hey Joe,
Pat and I will try and meet up with the 2012 Cannonball group somewhere along the way..

I look forward to seeing both of you again, please save a M/C Cannonball book for me, signed.

joe

[Buzz Kanter]

Hey Joe,
I know she can't do 55 unless we are on a long down hill. I don't think I want to push her so much. She worked hard and is enjoying her spot in the limelight in the HD museum until Feb., and then the Eiteljorg Museum after. I DID ride her in Daytona last year and she's still a sweet little rider.

I did notice that rear pushrod looked a little bent after only about 100 miles. That was my main problem on the Cannonball. Not sure what's up with that. I had Steve Huntzinger make me a new set, so I'll try those when I get her back.

Pat and I will try and meet up with the 2012 Cannonball group somewhere along the way. I'm sure you and Brad will have a great time! The Ghost is one great motorcycle.
I think Jim Petty might be riding again too.

Cris, If I do it again, want to ride on the back of mine :-)

[VL Girl]

Hey Joe,
I know she can't do 55 unless we are on a long down hill. I don't think I want to push her so much. She worked hard and is enjoying her spot in the limelight in the HD museum until Feb., and then the Eiteljorg Museum after. I DID ride her in Daytona last year and she's still a sweet little rider.

I did notice that rear pushrod looked a little bent after only about 100 miles. That was my main problem on the Cannonball. Not sure what's up with that. I had Steve Huntzinger make me a new set, so I'll try those when I get her back.

Pat and I will try and meet up with the 2012 Cannonball group somewhere along the way. I'm sure you and Brad will have a great time! The Ghost is one great motorcycle.
I think Jim Petty might be riding again too.

[Slojo]

Cris

It is not a race it is an endurance Effie will do just fine, the Ghost is running in the 2012 along with the winning bike of Brad Wilmarth. Come along for the fun!

Joe

[VL Girl]

I don't think my little stock 1915 HD Effie can keep up on this one. Wish we still had that JD. Oh well... Good luck everyone!

P.S. For those asking.... My Cannonball Diary about my 2010 ride will be out before Christmas. It's looking good! Hardcover, high quality, 192 pages, lots of Lichter photos. Same publisher as my 'American Motorcycle Girls, 1900-1950" book. I'll post more info about it soon.

[jurassic]

Hey Lonnie,
I have a nice van if anyone needs one. Still got the Cannonball stickers on it. Don't have a bike ready for the ride.... I would miss my little Effie too much. Good luck.... maybe Pat and I can join up somewhere or help someone else. We got it down.

Cris #89 2010 Cannonball

hey cris, you and effie are always welcome. as well as your magnificent pit crew. you do got it down.

[IRONWOOD]

I wonder wonder if we can find and build a bike before then....oh ya and get into shape for that grueling ride....it will have to be an Indian for some friendly competition against all those Harleys...hmmmm

[VL Girl]

Hey Lonnie,
I have a nice van if anyone needs one. Still got the Cannonball stickers on it. Don't have a bike ready for the ride.... I would miss my little Effie too much. Good luck.... maybe Pat and I can join up somewhere or help someone else. We got it down.

Cris #89 2010 Cannonball

[jurassic]

50 riders confirmed ,13 returning cannonballers, 6 riders from europe, about 25 JD's, 10 hendersons and about 10 foreign makes. should have room for a few more ,once the hotels are locked in. thanks everybody

[jurassic]

its a go. www.motorcyclecannonball.com the new route is also up.

[Buzz Kanter]

As a potential rider (just need to finish my 14 Indian) the competition aspect is pretty meaningless. I would just love to ride my cycle across the country with a lot of fun loving like minded people. I'm all for keeping the costs down.

Rusty - for the most part you will find the Cannonballers were like one big family with no winners or losers, but a bunch of enthusiasts all with a common goal. Not really much for the competition - except to joke around with others.

[rustyspoke]

how big of a draw is it to have a competition in a cross country road run? obviously staging a competition within a road run means alot more work for the rider and the organizer. time schedules ,checkpoints, rules,etc. leaving out the competition aspect can save alot of money and translate to lower entry fees. so i'd like to know just how important this is to riders and potential riders.

As a potential rider (just need to finish my 14 Indian) the competition aspect is pretty meaningless. I would just love to ride my cycle across the country with a lot of fun loving like minded people. I'm all for keeping the costs down.

[Slojo]

We could not convince Brad to fire up his champion X and go for a ride around the fair grounds. To much foot traffic for the X's clutch system.
Joe