Iron Butt
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 139
Likes: 4
From: Nags Head, NC
“I don’t care about merit badges”
A buddy at work convinced me to do one back in April 2004; I had him convinced that I was going to do it on my Night Train without a windshield. A dealer nearby had an off season special on his rental fleet of $25 a day, so I rented a Electra Glide Classic and put 1400 mile on it.
I think I burst my buddies bubble when I didn’t send in the paperwork to get the IBA recognition, and told him “I don’t care about merit badges”
I think I burst my buddies bubble when I didn’t send in the paperwork to get the IBA recognition, and told him “I don’t care about merit badges”
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 157,520
Likes: 57,070
From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
We ( me and the ol' Gal ) are getting too old ( almost 64 trips around the sun for both of us ) to pound down a thousand miles in one day but we did manage 730 in one day ( morning 'til evening ) this season on the way back from Sturgis loaded down and pulling a Bushtec. The last 200 miles was in the rain too ... Maybe we aren't too old :>)
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 39
Likes: 0
From: Syracuse, NY
Some of the rides are very difficult, others less so.
I've completed the SS1000 (24 hours), SS1500 (36 hours), SS2000 (48 hours), Lower Great Lakes 1000, and 50CC (50 hours coast to coast - Jacksonville, FL to San Diego, CA).
The least difficult ride was the SS1000, I rode from my home in Syracuse, NY to Detroit, had lunch, rode home, and was back in time for a late dinner.
The most difficult for me, was the SS2000. It was my first attempt at an IBA certified ride, and I rode from Syracuse, NY to Birmingham, AL in the summer. I completed the ride, but I was uncomfortable for half the time in the heat and humidity. (This was riding gear issues which I've since remedied.)
A SS1000, 1500, or 2000 only requires you to average 42 mph to complete the ride in the allotted time. The 50CC requires a 48 mph average.
The tough ones are the Bun Burner Gold, which is 1500 miles in 24 hours. That requires a 62.5 mph average. That is difficult to complete without auxiliary fuel and the higher speed limits found in the western part of the US.
I've completed the SS1000 (24 hours), SS1500 (36 hours), SS2000 (48 hours), Lower Great Lakes 1000, and 50CC (50 hours coast to coast - Jacksonville, FL to San Diego, CA).
The least difficult ride was the SS1000, I rode from my home in Syracuse, NY to Detroit, had lunch, rode home, and was back in time for a late dinner.
The most difficult for me, was the SS2000. It was my first attempt at an IBA certified ride, and I rode from Syracuse, NY to Birmingham, AL in the summer. I completed the ride, but I was uncomfortable for half the time in the heat and humidity. (This was riding gear issues which I've since remedied.)
A SS1000, 1500, or 2000 only requires you to average 42 mph to complete the ride in the allotted time. The 50CC requires a 48 mph average.
The tough ones are the Bun Burner Gold, which is 1500 miles in 24 hours. That requires a 62.5 mph average. That is difficult to complete without auxiliary fuel and the higher speed limits found in the western part of the US.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,945
Likes: 85
From: Florida
It starts from anywhere you want it to.
Fill your tank anywhere.
Grab the receipt.
The location and time on the receipt is your staring time and location.
Ride 1,000 miles, keep your receipts along the way.
1,000 miles later, fill up one last time. That is your stopping location and time.
Send them and starting and ending affidavit in and you will certified.
It isn't an organized ride. In fact they advise you not telling friends when you do one so you don't have the pressure of not finishing.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,178
Likes: 5
From: Central Calif
You don't understand how it works.
It starts from anywhere you want it to.
Fill your tank anywhere.
Grab the receipt.
The location and time on the receipt is your staring time and location.
Ride 1,000 miles, keep your receipts along the way.
1,000 miles later, fill up one last time. That is your stopping location and time.
Send them and starting and ending affidavit in and you will certified.
It isn't an organized ride. In fact they advise you not telling friends when you do one so you don't have the pressure of not finishing.
It starts from anywhere you want it to.
Fill your tank anywhere.
Grab the receipt.
The location and time on the receipt is your staring time and location.
Ride 1,000 miles, keep your receipts along the way.
1,000 miles later, fill up one last time. That is your stopping location and time.
Send them and starting and ending affidavit in and you will certified.
It isn't an organized ride. In fact they advise you not telling friends when you do one so you don't have the pressure of not finishing.
For the other tougher ones (1500 in 24, 50 CC and 100 cc to cc) you need a law enforcement, fireman or certified IBA member to do the verifying.
I want to do the 100 cc to cc - but my wife is totally against it.