Capturing the most difficult antique endurance run in the world, the 2018 Motorcycle Cannonball features riders navigating the backroads of America on pre 1929 vintage motorcycles. a video by Jerami Johnson @videobyjj @photobyjj
At 73 if my wife lets me get another motorcycle I will surely try to come to this great run 🦅🇺🇸🦅 my first real motorcycle was my 37 Indian scout 😃🦅🇺🇸🦅🏍. Yes it only cost me 50 dollars I was 14 years old then had to hide it from my mother and father . It’s all about the ride 🦅🇺🇸🦅🏍
We followed the 2018 Cannonball from start to finish in a 1984 VW Hippy Van. This video really captures the essence of this 17 day endurance run. Every morning the motorcycle museum takes off for a 250 to 300 mile ride. Every afternoon there's a reception where the rolling museum is on display. Every evening it's maintenance and repair so they can start all over the next morning. The holy grail of antique motorcycle adventure with a phenomenal cast.
I am 44 old, and riding a motocycles almost 30 years. Thats what riding a motorcycle is all about. All the friends and all the love, amg i get goosebumps. And it wouldn't be a life time experience if would be easy. Thanks for sharing. Love from SLOVENIA.
@Abu Dabu The entry fee is the least of the expense. First, you must have a basically unmodified 1929 or earlier motorcycle (very expensive). The money to pay for a support team following you with tools, spare parts, mechanics. Paying for all of that, the gas, the hotel, the meals, insurance, etc. Being able to take time off from work, if you are still working. I am sure there are other associated costs as well.
Just amazing watching these guys ride across the country on the old bikes true bikers, I have friends on brand new motorcycles that won’t take this journey, way to go guys
This is an epic ride ,I know a couple that back in the summer of 1974 rode to Long Beach California from Whitewater Wisconsin,2 up on a 1948 125cc Harley that was epic too , until I saw this video I didn’t know anyone else would be crazy enough to try this
I have a newer model Indian Chief Vintage... my dream is to own an older model Indian... but I'd love to follow you guys on this epic journey! I don't care if you'd say yes or no... I'd just go anyway.... just for fun and the adventure! You guys rock!
While I can’t afford these amazing machines I’m glad to see those who carry the legacy of these bikes keep them from collecting dust. I would love to just ride next to these guys with my 74 Ironhead XLCH, I know it’s for 1930 and before but I think most would just like seeing an 18 year old out on an old bike carrying on a tradition.
Welcome to my part of the World Danny. I get to ride these roads and work in these towns every day. Next time your passing through, we can show you some sights! Stay safe!
Wow, I have never seen such an avent. Those bikes are amazing travelling so far. I just cannot believe they would even attemp it on those old engines, But you did. The sound of those old motors thumping along was great. Im British and the only thing i would of wished for is you filmed some Brit bikes running also. But was great. Thanx.
great video captures the atmosphere of the event perfectly. including the mishaps. i wish we had a long distance endurance event in uk. good on you , bikes were made to ride and you certainly do that in the USA in fine style.I also like how the bikes are allowed to show their age and are not over polished and bullshitted up like many so called enthusiasts machines are theses days.Great old chap that determined to ride with his broken shoulder I take my hat of to him .In UK rain seems to deter most riders and most dont know how to change a tyre nver mind strip the engine. where have all the true riders gone? It seems they are in the USA.Another thing I noticed is the bikes sound like bikes not like these modern fizz boxes.
I've done endurance riding but never on something this old. Less than 1% of viewers stopped to give it a thumbs up - seems pitiful. Great photography and great editing. I really don't understand who would give it a thumbs down except perhaps a non-rider who was expecting something else. Thanks for a great video.
Even a non rider can appreciate the effort. Your point still stands. This was super fun to watch. And it's how dreams start. I was in a foul mood before it and now I'm not.
I remember the movie Gumball Rally with the motor cycle rider. This is really great to see all the old bikes on the road. Need some head cam shots. Old school keep it going!
This is awesome to watch. A real challenge just to get through the day. I've done 8 Cannonball Bike Runs, but not these original ones. The ones on modern bikes.
Love the ski jumping position at 14:46 , have done that myself on my '29 FN (even if I don't know if it had any effect... but it was fun). And such a great run, and a whole hour to watch - wow. Wish I could have been there, meeting all those wonderful people on their bikes.
Amazing how these old machines ever survived the century when they literally self destruct when you actually ride them. People today would have thrown them in the trash. Whole different breed of people back then. People today still think a fuel injected Harley is unreliable 🤦♂️. They don’t even know what unreliable even means 😂
Thank you for making this it is one of the best things I have watched during this Covid Lockdown and I will share it with my Motorcycle friends as well.
