Photos: adventure touring in 1952

In 1952 riders in search of adventure didn’t have Cordura suits that perfectly matched their R1200GS, they were lucky if they had rear suspension. That didn’t stop them from reaching some incredible places. These photos come from a re-discovered personal photo album that was emailed to Old Bike News.

Thanks for the tip, Chris. 

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