After 9 months of hard work with the help of ace Antique Motorcycle Restorer Steve Huntzinger (just won a bunch of awards at the Pebble Beach Concours) and after some intense physical training to endure the 3325 miles of the Challenge between US east and west coast, Cris Sommers-Simmons and her 1915 Harley-Davidson 11J Twin 3 speed will be on September 10th on the starting line of the Cannonbal Edurance Run.
Front of her husband Pat, see her kicking her bike named “Effie” for the 1st time before going to practice her foot clutch/hand shifting. (For good luck she will have a Gumby figurine on the bike, like on all her motorcycles for the past 25 years.)
Why doesnt she have period tires on the bike …… I sure they make repros that are of a high enough quality to use?
SSDD; David
Way to go Chris!
I know you have put a lot into this and I am sure you will do well.
Huntzinger is top of the line and his bikes are outstanding both cosmetically and mechanically. Enjoy the times, Riding vintage bikes are a very cool experience. Enjoy.
Congrats Cris…wow she sounds great! You’ll do great on this trip….it’s part of your motorcycle journey and you’ve been conditioning for this for years! Have fun and enjoy the ride!
Go Cris! We hope to see the run as you all pass by in NM. Be well. Be patient. Be fast 🙂
HUGE accomplishment and an experience of a lifetime! Congratulations, Cris!
Enjoy the journey.
Nice bike, but — what about that sweet old Linde “Heliarc” welding (TIG) machine shown just to the left of the bike. . . 1960 vintage? Not as old as the bike, but it’s been some time since I have seen one of those machines.
Chris and Pat…I hope to see you at the old gas station in Hackberry, AZ on Friday, 9-24…smile for the camera….can’t wait to see all you hardy riders and machines…way to go girl…
Chris
Best of Luck on your ride, I Hope to make that same ride some day.