50 year anniversary

[prue1]

50 years ago today, my friend and I began a adventure of a lifetime. At the age of 18, we began our trip across North America. Me riding my new 1971 XS1 and my buddy on his 68 sportster. We travelled from Union Lake MI, north on I-75, west on the Trans Canadian Hwy, South on the Pacific Coast Hwy, East on Route 66, finishing back home in Union Lake. We were gone for 8 weeks and travelled about 8000 miles. I left with $300 in my pocket, came home with about $20! It was a great experience and a lot of fun, we grew up on that trip. The Yammy ran flawlessly, one minor oil leak behind the points from the cam seal. The Harley was a little more of a challenge, but never died with the exception of a broken kick start gear in Alberta. Just thought I would share this story, I'm sure you guys can relate. I still ride, my 1972 XS2 (need that electric start!) and my 2015 Ducati Scrambler.

Chuck, June 18, 2021

 

[jetmechmarty]

Do you have photos to scan and post? I'm sure it was epic.

 

[prue1]

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50 years ago today, my friend and I began a adventure of a lifetime. At the age of 18, we began our trip across North America. Me riding my new 1971 XS1 and my buddy on his 68 sportster. We travelled from Union Lake MI, north on I-75, west on the Trans Canadian Hwy, South on the Pacific Coast Hwy, East on Route 66, finishing back home in Union Lake. We were gone for 8 weeks and travelled about 8000 miles. I left with $300 in my pocket, came home with about $20! It was a great experience and a lot of fun, we grew up on that trip. The Yammy ran flawlessly, one minor oil leak behind the points from the cam seal. The Harley was a little more of a challenge, but never died with the exception of a broken kick start gear in Alberta. Just thought I would share this story, I'm sure you guys can relate. I still ride, my 1972 XS2 (need that electric start!) and my 2015 Ducati Scrambler.

Chuck, June 18, 2021

 

[jetmechmarty]

Wow! A Captain America knockoff! Are you guys still buddies?

 

[prue1]

Wow! A Captain America knockoff! Are you guys still buddies?

Yes we are!

 

[prue1]

The pic was taken in Alberta on our way to Jasper. We would have too turn back due to a snow storm!