Hi, my name Tim Burns, from Cottage Grove, Oregon & will be riding my 1925 Harley-Davidson 74″ JDCB on the 2021 Motorcycle Cannonball.

I have been riding Harleys since buying my first motorcycle at 18, a 1969 sportster, in 1985. It blew up after a couple months & I bought a 84” stroker 62 pan-shovel. I bought my first antique Harley, a 1937 knucklehead, in 1989, then a 38UL that I restored in 1992, then a 16F, a 13 9-E, & a few others. I slowed down riding for a few years while I built & raced a blown alcohol 1940 Willys coupe. That was a blast, but a huge expense, so I sold the racing operation & spent the next 10 years rock crawling a jeep Cherokee that I built up. At the same time I was aggressively buying & remodeling rental properties 538 miles from where I lived in San Jose, California  in my spare time so I could retire from a job I hated, but stuck with for 32-1/2 years (commercial HVAC contracting) & get back to what I love doing, riding, buying, selling, & working on antique Harleys. I have had around 70 over the years & currently have around 3 dozen, all but 7 being pre war, ranging from 1910 to 1982, with one lone 1960 mustang & one 1912 Excelsior.

I want to thank my numerous friends involved with the Cannonball & antique motorcycles for giving me the encouragement to enter this event, as well as putting up with my endless questions & sharing their information & stories. I am forever in your debt.

As a third generation gravel miner and highway contractor I’ve always been enamored by anything with a motor from an electric razor to a locomotive. In fact, my great uncle, Herman Hameric Holloway, owned the Louisiana Midland Railroad and invented the stick picker and Holloway suction for mining gravel.

     Gas explosions escaping from an engine’s walls have sung to me since I used to headlight rabbits in the marsh in the ‘60’s amidst scattered oil well hit-and-miss music. Uncle Spec’s Buda-powered Koehring 1005 dragline made perfect slow beats like I tried myself as a wannabe drummer in the Alexandria Junior High beginner band. I started collecting guns at age 5 when Papa Futch gave me an army surplus rifle in exchange for saying “yes ma’am” and “yes sir”. Those single grand explosions from the bolt action took root and I’ve never slipped once with saying “ma’am” and “sir”. The antique guns I collected grew up, out and more expensive but never on me as they couldn’t be shot and hardly handled once they grew rare, historical or serial numbered 1.

    My dad had purchased me a Honda 50 Super Sport when I was twelve in 1966. I was only allowed to ride it at Granny’s camp during summer stays but these became more anticipated than Christmas. Four kids and middle age arrived in the 90’s and my imagination determined that the powerful pulsations of a v-twin between my legs combined perfectly a practical utility and aesthetic beauty from which all the senses could benefit. The smells of backroad bush hogging and bar-b-ques can be no better appreciated than from the seat of a slow-moving and slow-beating pre-war v-twin.

    So here I am with my business and God’s blessings supporting my passion of collecting and riding old motorcycles. They ebb and flow here at Sinless Cycles like the waves at Gulf Shores. Since I’m only a steward I hope that you will enjoy them as I have.

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 My name is Kanjana Kankhuntod (AKA) Aa. I was born and raised in Thailand. I have been interested in antique motorcycles all my life. When I was 17 years old I restored a 1964 Vespa with a Sidecar. I rode the Vespa all over Thailand with my Thai buddies. My love for riding antique motorcycles started with the Vespa.
                        In 2009 this little Thai, after a breakup, left Thailand with a broken heart. I went to the USA to work as an Au Pair. After living in the US and learning English in 2 years I got myself on my feet and back to riding again. I bought a Harley Sportster to ride around.
                        In 2014 found out that Indian Motorcycle of Springfield had just opened up. I took a ride there and I remember when I walked in the door the first bike I saw was a1940 Indian Four. I knew exactly what it was and I couldn’t stop talking about it. I was so excited! The gentleman asked me how the heck you know so much about Indian Motorcycles? I said that I am a fan of Indian Motorcycles but there are not that many in Thailand for me to look at. He took me on a tour and told me the history of the antique Indians he has on the floor. Turned out he is the owner of the dealership. Dennis Bolduc. Long story short he offered me a job and I have been his right hand even since. One day he asked me if I can ride left hand throttle and I said I will try it. He let me try a 1946 Indian Chief Sidecar and I took off like a champ. Then he also let me try his 1930 Indian scout 101. Oh boy! I was hooked! I said to myself this is my dream bike. Fit me perfect! I fell in love and started looking for one.
                        In 2016 I went to the swap meet at Oley PA. Here it’s was. A 1929 Indian 101 Scout for sale at Kiwi’s tent. Dennis said if you can kick start the bike you can own it. I kicked that bike 4-5 times when the bike started right up! I couldn’t stop smiling. I asked the boss man to help me. We made a deal with Mike.  In that moment I knew that with the boss man’s help I got to own my dream bike. I broke down in tears and lots of people around us had tears with me. What a powerful moment in life for a little Thai in the big country! I still feel that moment how happy I was that day. People called me Indian AA after that. I have never thought that one day I will come this far from home and get to own one of my dream bikes. I can’t thank Dennis enough who took me in. He gave me a job even though I didn’t speak good English. Taught me Indian Motorcycle history. I love America.
                        I am going to do a one of a kind life time experience with the Motorcycle Cannonball Race 2021 with my 1929 Indian Scout 101. My main sponsor is Indian Motorcycle of Springfield. I am also sponsored by so  many friends that I cant even name them all. Here comes a big dream for the Thai !!!!!! Look for me Kanjana #107.
Hi my name is Joe Chance of Westphalia Iowa and I am the writer of 108 in the 2021 motorcycle Cannonball. I’m an auto body technician at Creative concepts located in Harlan Iowa. Fixing wrecked vehicles is what I do most of the time, but painting motorcycles is my passion.
Team Not a Chance includes me my wife Trisha, my stepsons Justin and Levi German, Scott Peterson, Mark Brundige, Russ Better, and Dean Boell.
The motorcycle is a 1928 Harley Davidson JD, officially named Shirley after Trish’s grandmother. This will be our second Cannonball, 2018 was our first. We had days when Shirley ran strong, days when we struggled, and days when she just plain broke down. (The sweep truck was Shirley’s best friend) But we never gave up and made it to the finish! Many times, we asked fellow cannonballers for advice and for an extra part, and they were always happy and more than willing to help however they possibly could.
Being part of the motorcycle Cannonball has been one of the best times of my life. For the 2021 Cannonball we are going to step it up a notch and Trisha will be riding along with me on a tandem seat. Our goal is the same in 2021 as it was in 2018, no matter what happens or how we end we will just have fun! And with a team of family great friends and an abundance of faithful followers we will do just that!
Go 108 Team Not a Chance

My name is Alex Trepanier rider #109. I am very excited to be back on another motorcycle ride with some really great old friends and I hope to make some new ones along this trip as well. I really enjoyed the 2016 event with my 1912 Indian single. This year I am running my 1929 Indian 402. I have dissembled this bike every nut and bolt and gone thru everything. Luckily the engine was rebuilt by Ken Young SR. And has low miles on the rebuild done in the late 70’s Ted Walters did the paint work for me and it is stunning. Jersey Jon has helped me find and replace incorrect parts on the bike. Doug Fiensod who calls me his illegitimate son has been there for moral support and supplied me with the correct generator. It is a lot of work to completely rebuild a bike and I am so grateful for all the help from My friends. I want to also thank all the crew who make this event happen from the route master to the first aid folks. They are the real people that make this event amazing without you we could not do this. And finally to Lonnie Jr. you sir have changed my life and many others.I am so grateful that you and Bud Edkins sat down and decided to make this all happen. For that I am forever in debt to you. See you all in September. Alex Trepanier.

Hi everyone! I am Brianna, I’m a nurse living in Minnesota who did not grow up around or riding motorcycles. My first experience on a motorcycle was a Yamaha 230 dirt bike at about the age 16 when my stepdad Mike Butts (#65) was teaching me how to ride. We were up at the cabin, and after he taught me how to shift and work the clutch we headed out for my first ride. We soon came across some sand. I remember the back end of the bike fishing-tailing and all I could think was “Oh my gosh, I’m going to die, but at least I’m with Mike…he saves lives.” He later told me the faster you go on sand the less you will fishtail. That lesson I have never forgotten. These first few rides made me want to do more.

By age 20 I got my motorcycle license by taking a basic safety course. I gained confidence by taking in some local street rides. As a family we would go to Colorado to dirt bike in the mountains and saw some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen, along with some of the most rugged terrain. I also learned that off road riding really helps you learn how to ride better and safer on the street.

When Mike told me he had gotten accepted into the Cannonball in 2018, I’m not even sure if I knew what it was or if he asked me to come along, but it just sounded like an awesome adventure and a great opportunity to learn more about motorcycles, riding, and seeing the country.  Somehow I managed to get the time off from work and there we went! I can’t even begin to explain how much I learned about motorcycles and keeping them running for a long event like this. The most unexpected thing was how many wonderful people I got to meet from all around the world.

Following the finish of the cannonball, I spent hours going through the footage and pictures to piece together a video of the trip. It was then that I realized again, how truly incredible this event is. While recapping the video with Mike and sharing stories, he mentioned that if I wanted to sign up for the Cannonball, he felt he would be able to get a bike together for me to ride. He thought it would be a great experience for me and felt there should be more young people and definitely more women in this sport.  So before the day was over, I had my name entered on the waiting list as a hopeful new entry into the next Cannonball.

I interact with people of all ages on a daily basis, both in my job and on social media. When people find out I like to ride motorcycles, their curiosity is piqued and want to know more about my riding and this event.

I’m nervous and anxious about this adventure, but feel that I’m up to the challenge. I want to share that a young woman who has not spent many years on mechanics and motorcycles, can still go out and undertake an event like this. Yes, it might take a lot of determination, but I have also seen firsthand how supportive and encouraging all the riders are with other riders and especially newcomers.  I’m ready to get out of my comfort zone while bringing the beauty of these Vintage bikes to young people, especially young women!


 Growing up at a farm tractor dealership , (where I still work) I was always interested in anything with an engine. I loved motorcycles but Dad didn’t. He said when I was 16 I could have one ,so I had to beg or borrow someone else’s bike to ride till then. I brought home a Kawasaki 250 on my 16th birthday and quickly learned how to repair a motorcycle. After a few years racing motocross, and getting married I switched to an enduro. A bike little more practical with a family. Then one for everyone in the family.

I bought my first Harley in 1993. A Sportster , then a Heritage in 1998.

Several years ago I bought a WL45. This was my first vintage/antique bike. Then I came home with an EJ Cole 1928 Harley B. Both have been great experience in learning about old American motorcycles.

Just before the  1918 Cannonball I bought a 1918 Harley J in hopes of  landing a spot in the next cannonball. This bike was unrestored , and by the paint sprayed over everything I think it was some kind of a army or government vehicle.

The bike was rebuilt and up and running  a couple months before the start. After getting to the start in Portland Maine the bike would not start. Panic set in. Full cannonball mode took over.

The bike was repaired and the work just got started. The bike did great the rest of the trip and finished only 1 point short a perfect score.

I have signed up again to cross the country with my Cannonball family hoping for successful trip knowing how much fun it was the last time

I was born in Southern California where I lived with my parents, native Swedes, and my older sister.
When in eighth grade my family moved to Stockton, CA where I finished high school. It was great to be
out of LA and in the “country”! I attended UC Davis where I met my wife Gayle. We married and the
next day moved to West Virginia where I attended dental school at WVU. I got involved in motorcycles
a number of years later when two of our sons had an interest and I thought they should have the
opportunity to learn safely. We enrolled in a four day course to learn good technique, instruction, and
respect for the sport. This father-son bonding time, to my surprise, got me hooked. I now ride mostly
open road around the Western US. Since I also have an interest and collection of old cars, I decided to
give old motorcycles a try. And here I am!

Ricky Bartel & his wife Janis are from Shiocton, a small town in Northeast Wisconsin.  For over 30 years they owned & operated a small trucking company out of their home until Rick’s recent retirement.

Rick has been riding motorcycle for as long as he can remember, teaching Janis to ride in a parking lot in Green Bay, WI during college prior to their marriage .  After high school graduation, Rick and several of his friends bought their first new motorcycles and headed west to watch Evil Knievel jump the Snake River Canyon.  That was the beginning of numerous motorcycles and motorcycle trips.   Shortly after his retirement, Rick ventured south and caught up with the 2016 Cannonball in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, helping Doc Hopkins and his team for part of the run and yes…. He got the Vintage bike and Cannonball “bug”.   In January, 2017, he purchased his first Vintage motorcycle, a 1926 Harley Davidson J Model, and decided to pursue a spot on the 2018 Cannonball.  Initially put on the extensive waiting list, Rick & Janis were ecstatic when they learned they “made the cut” and officially became the 2018 Cannonball rider #112.  Since signing up for the Cannonball, and purchasing the bike, the motor has been “gone through” and is ready for test riding.  The goal is to keep the bike as authentic as possible for the trip, however, based on recommendations from previous riders, a few safety modifications will be made & “comfort” options included.  After experiencing a very exciting and challenging September, Rick & Janis will be ready to relax with their two dogs, Griffen & Sheldon, and celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary in early October!

56 years old born in Salinas CA. Fascination with motorcycles started when I was around 4 watching my older cousins Robert and James messing with their motorcycles. My whole life I’ve been interested in anything with an engine. I was in shop classes all through high school. Graduated from UTI in Phoenix. Immediately went to work at a motorcycle dealership. After a year of motorcycles I moved on to working on cars for about 16 years. After burning out on mechanic work I went into the fire service where I stayed until retirement on 4/1/21.