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Old 07-22-2015, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Time2Cruise
Just did my first Saddle Sore 1000 yesterday. . . . Did it solo because I couldn't find anyone else interested.
I shoulda gone with you, but I would've insisted we go up to Missoula for a huckleberry ice cream cone at the Big Dipper. Congrats on your ride. Keep me in mind when you're planning the next one.

I'm kind of kicking around the idea of a SS1000 to Sturgis. It's just over 1000 miles from Utah Valley to Dillon, over to I-90, then stay on 90 all the way to Sturgis.
 
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Originally Posted by AtticusFinch
I shoulda gone with you, but I would've insisted we go up to Missoula for a huckleberry ice cream cone at the Big Dipper. Congrats on your ride. Keep me in mind when you're planning the next one.

I'm kind of kicking around the idea of a SS1000 to Sturgis. It's just over 1000 miles from Utah Valley to Dillon, over to I-90, then stay on 90 all the way to Sturgis.
I could have done Missoula. Next time.

I've already got reservations for my trip to Sturgis or I'd join you.
 
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I've tried the SaddleSore 1600k twice in the last week, both times my bike breaking down and ending my attempt. Might be time for a Goldwing if I wanna do long distance riding, the Limited doesn't seem to have what it takes now that it's turned over 50,000km
 
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Old 07-25-2015, 02:41 PM
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What is failing on the bike?
 
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What is failing on the bike?
Hard to say, it shuts down while riding. I have a thread where I've detailed what it's doing, prolly easier for you to read that than me going into detail here. Sucks, because I enjoy longer rides, and the challenge of the Iron Butt rides appeals to me.
 
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Ok I have never seen the National Park tour thru iron butt. This is something I just have to do!
 
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If you guys from Utah want to plan a BunBurner Gold or SS2000 sometime Id try and join you.

My wife and I did the SS1000 and the BunBurner 1500 last year from West Jordan.

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Originally Posted by Shanebo
I didn't read all of the back posts, so you may have already answered this question...

You have done at least a Saddlesore 1000 before, yes? This is required before a BBG (IBA Xtreme ride) will be certified by the IBA.

Yes, I think you absolutely should give it a go! You've got the advantages of the open west, big country, and relatively low traffic concerns...read, easily sustained average speed.

It's a tough ride no matter who you are or what you ride, and the feeling of satisfaction is pretty great.

All the best,

Shane
Yes I did the SS1000 and the BunBurner 1500 with my wife last year. I may shoot for the SS2000 next. Id like to find some local people to attempt it with. I was playing around with a route to Albuquerque NM, La Cruces NM, Tucson AZ, Furnace Creek CA, Ely NV, Wendover NV and back home to SLC. 2156 miles.

 
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Ok I have never seen the National Park tour thru iron butt. This is something I just have to do!
That would be awesome.
 
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Originally Posted by Wooddy04EGUC
If you guys from Utah want to plan a BunBurner Gold or SS2000 sometime Id try and join you.

My wife and I did the SS1000 and the BunBurner 1500 last year from West Jordan.

Good Times
I think the Bun Burner gold would be one of the hardest rides. The SS2000 is hard, and I was wiped out at the end of that day. (Of course that didn't stop us from doing another 750+ miles the next day.) Doing 1500 in under 24 hours just seems beyond my capacity.
 
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