THE 555 RIDE

So way back in 2008 some gentlemen from Tennessee hatched the brilliant idea of riding cheap, under-powered and old motorcycles across this great nation of ours. Not only have these men provided the inspiration for our ride but they will also be the first people we blame when we find ourselves fumbling around in the gravel looking for the circlip somewhere in Idaho.

While having a bunch of fun is top priority on the 2009 agenda we are also hoping to perpetuate the inertia and the spirit of the ride.

The 2009 version of the 555 will be following the same formula as the original ….

  • 1975 or older motorcycle
  • Spend less than a total of $500 on the purchase, build and prep
  • Total displacement of motorcycle cannot exceed 500cc
  • No man left behind (even the guy on the really marginal DT)
  • Stay off the freeways and keep to the backroads
  • Knoxville, TN bound

Thanks for checking out the site and please stay tuned for updates on the builds, the smack talk and the journey itself.