Well the 19 mile practice ride went flawless until .1 mile from end. Rear brakes locked up solid! 
Pulled wheel and tear apart in six minutes. The brass sleeve damaged. Also bearing race pitted. Called the expert who is next day mailing parts we need. So in theory if all goes well I’ll be up and running again by 11am.
Welcome to the Cannonball!
Cannonball, Chase, 1911 Excelsior, 1923 Harley J tales 
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7 responses to “First issue!!”
I’ll be following your journey. Enjoy every minute!
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Chris I am sharing your post with all the staff at North Cascades Harley Davidson up here in Washington we are all pulling for you
Good Luck
Ride that baby wide open
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You got the best of the best man you guys for this go team 9 supporters from Holland
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Better now than later. Good luck and see you in Sturgis!
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Chris,
From the beginning I’ve been following your journey with amazement! Your talent in breathing life back into this relic is inspiring. All the challenges that have presented themselves to you have been met and overcome. There are many of us that are pulling for you. Best of luck to you. Whatever happens during the trip is just another piece of your adventure. Arizona is rooting for you!
Bobby
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Chris,better to have that happen during the test run than have yourself broke down along the way,I thought to remind you maybe you should but 2 of these parts just in case something happens again,I would hate to see you left behind,your such a great person who won’t be left behind as I know your gonna fix and be back in the race quicker than quick……
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Lets GOOO #9
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