555 Ride from Portland to Knoxville

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Les Jones

From an email:

On 20 June, fourteen Oregonians are riding to Knoxville, Tennessee, on “Formula 555″ motorcycles. The three fives:

- pre-1975
- less than $500 in purchase and prep
- 500cc or under

More details at the ride’s website: motonw.com. Or, email us at info@sang-froidridingclub.com

The journey begins on Saturday, 20 June, and ends in Knoxville on the 4th of July. Meet the riders at the sendoff party on Friday, 19 June: Beulahland (128 NE 28th Ave., Portland), 8 p.m., or on the launch date of Saturday, 20 June: Portland Motorcycle Co. (10652 NE Holman, Portland), 8 a.m.

This is the reverse trip from last year’s ride: The 555: Knoxville to Portland on a $500 Motorcycle.

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2 Responses to 555 Ride from Portland to Knoxville

  1. Paul says:
    June 24, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Thanks for starting the ride at our shop! Best of luck to all the riders!

  2. Sandra Stavlo says:
    October 21, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    Hi Guys, especially Jason (you were our tour guide to Desert View in the Grand Canyon in September). Enjoy your ride – my prayers are that you’ll all make it safely! Hugs to all, Sandy