Ironbutt
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Roswell, GA
RE: Ironbutt
Here is there website: http://www.ironbutt.org/
I've done four (one certified and three pending certification). The website has good info on how to plan a ride, the documentation necessary for certification, and suggestions on preparation--check it out.
I've done four (one certified and three pending certification). The website has good info on how to plan a ride, the documentation necessary for certification, and suggestions on preparation--check it out.
Road Master
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RE: Ironbutt
So far I've done the SS1000, BB1500, and the Border to Border. The BB1500 was as a bonus from doing the B2B (Mexico to Canada). Had a blast on each ride. One of my riding partners from those three trips is doing the Coast to Coast this summer (San Diego to Jacksonville in 50 hours) - he's nuts. We might try the Iron Butt National Park tour next year though.
The certificates are hanging on the wall in the garage. Conversation starters I guess, except everybody who "hangs" in my garage has the same certificates hanging in their garages.
The certificates are hanging on the wall in the garage. Conversation starters I guess, except everybody who "hangs" in my garage has the same certificates hanging in their garages.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 582
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From: South Park, CO
RE: Ironbutt
I've done a bunch of them. The SS1000 isn't too hard if you follow these simple guidelines.
1) Don't waste time at your fuel stops. Have a system you follow at each stop
a) in your notebook write down stop number, time (in), odometer...reset trip gauge.
b) get off bike and fuel up (pay at pump), write down gallons in notebook, save receipt
c) go and use restroom if needed or for a manual receipt
d) get on bike and write down time (out)
2) Pick a route that is mostly interstate with a minimum of large cities
3) Pick a start time that maximizes daylight for your trip
4) Line up your witnesses in advance if possible
During my BBG3000, I had my stop times averaging 3 minutes. Most new IB rides average around 10-15 minutes per stop. If you let your average extend out to 30 minutes, which is easy to do, you'll waste approximately 4 hours (8 stops) during the ride.
Good luck.
1) Don't waste time at your fuel stops. Have a system you follow at each stop
a) in your notebook write down stop number, time (in), odometer...reset trip gauge.
b) get off bike and fuel up (pay at pump), write down gallons in notebook, save receipt
c) go and use restroom if needed or for a manual receipt
d) get on bike and write down time (out)
2) Pick a route that is mostly interstate with a minimum of large cities
3) Pick a start time that maximizes daylight for your trip
4) Line up your witnesses in advance if possible
During my BBG3000, I had my stop times averaging 3 minutes. Most new IB rides average around 10-15 minutes per stop. If you let your average extend out to 30 minutes, which is easy to do, you'll waste approximately 4 hours (8 stops) during the ride.
Good luck.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
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RE: Ironbutt
ORIGINAL: ssls6
I've done a bunch of them. The SS1000 isn't too hard if you follow these simple guidelines.
1) Don't waste time at your fuel stops. Have a system you follow at each stop
a) in your notebook write down stop number, time (in), odometer...reset trip gauge.
b) get off bike and fuel up (pay at pump), write down gallons in notebook, save receipt
c) go and use restroom if needed or for a manual receipt
d) get on bike and write down time (out)
2) Pick a route that is mostly interstate with a minimum of large cities
3) Pick a start time that maximizes daylight for your trip
4) Line up your witnesses in advance if possible
During my BBG3000, I had my stop times averaging 3 minutes. Most new IB rides average around 10-15 minutes per stop. If you let your average extend out to 30 minutes, which is easy to do, you'll waste approximately 4 hours (8 stops) during the ride.
Good luck.
I've done a bunch of them. The SS1000 isn't too hard if you follow these simple guidelines.
1) Don't waste time at your fuel stops. Have a system you follow at each stop
a) in your notebook write down stop number, time (in), odometer...reset trip gauge.
b) get off bike and fuel up (pay at pump), write down gallons in notebook, save receipt
c) go and use restroom if needed or for a manual receipt
d) get on bike and write down time (out)
2) Pick a route that is mostly interstate with a minimum of large cities
3) Pick a start time that maximizes daylight for your trip
4) Line up your witnesses in advance if possible
During my BBG3000, I had my stop times averaging 3 minutes. Most new IB rides average around 10-15 minutes per stop. If you let your average extend out to 30 minutes, which is easy to do, you'll waste approximately 4 hours (8 stops) during the ride.
Good luck.
I'm doing my first SS1000 next month so I appreciate your suggestions. I've read all the information on the website several times and have planned most of my route. The only part of your suggestions that I plan to do quite differently (with ALL DUE RESPECT) is the fuel/food stops. Since I have only to go 1000 miles in 24 hours -- all of which will be done on the SuperSlab --I figure that I have plenty of time. Therefore, when I stop for fuel, I intend to take my time, stretch out a little, maybe go for a walk, etc. Although I've not done any of the IronButt certification rides, I'm a veteran road traveler that has been through every state in the country except Rhode Island. I guess I'm wondering why you feel its necessary to hurry through the fuel stops?
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 582
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From: South Park, CO
RE: Ironbutt
ORIGINAL: RanD
I guess I'm wondering why you feel its necessary to hurry through the fuel stops?
I guess I'm wondering why you feel its necessary to hurry through the fuel stops?
1) time your wheels are turning
2) time your stopped for fuel
3) the balance of the day used for sleep, o-*****, contact with loved ones, bike repairs
The time used for item (1) is pretty much fixed by the speed limit, limit +5, limit +10, or whatever you're comfortable with. The time used for item (2) is where you can maximize what's left over for item (3).
The SS1000 isn't that hard so you'll be fine whatever you do. For the more advanced rides, I think you'll understand what I'm talking about.
For the SS1000, you can estimate 15 hours of riding and 4 hours of stopping (~30 minutes each) for a total of 19 hours. I think you find it really fun and welcome to the dark side.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
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RE: Ironbutt
I'm doing my first documented SS1000 in April. I saw the link to Motorcycle Touring Foundation. http://www.mctourer.com/ This nice thing about them is cost is no more than me doing it. They have alrady verified the route (according the IBA webite they suggest NOT going off the bikes odometer for distance ) and have established checkpoints.
Several long rides this year WI to VA then VA to CO (Ride the Rockies) then back to IL with only a couple of days for each trip so I know I could domplete it then but I wanted to get the papaerwork out of the way earlier in the year.
Several long rides this year WI to VA then VA to CO (Ride the Rockies) then back to IL with only a couple of days for each trip so I know I could domplete it then but I wanted to get the papaerwork out of the way earlier in the year.