Day 1: Portland Maine

Arrived at Portland Maine, ready to get the event started, along with approximately 106 other riders. Went to Bug Light Park for the official photo and start, and again had to deal with heavy traffic. Beautiful day and setting for ceremonial start.

Bug Light Park

Day 1 Start

Day 1 ended in Keene New Hampshire, after 150 miles. Very pretty ride through Maine and 

southeastern New Hampshire. I broke the front brake stay in the first 20 miles, had to tie wire it in 

place hoping I could find a welder at the lunch stop at Rodchester Harley Davidson.

Slipped right in the service department and Mike fixed me up.

After lunch the road headed southwest to Keene, and the bike began running poorly, but I was able to make it in without penalty. Upon inspection I found the rear intake valve adjuster had vibrated off, so the bike was running on only 1 cylinder. Further inspection revealed a broken rear fender support, so we welded it up. Topped off the gas and oil, and ready for day 2.