2023 Iron Butt Rally
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From: Philly PA
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From: Philly PA
That is how one signs up for most of the rallies. The Minnesota 1000 I am told is a good rally. Another option is the Junior Butt in which teams participate. They will help you find a teammate.
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That is how one signs up for most of the rallies. The Minnesota 1000 I am told is a good rally. Another option is the Junior Butt in which teams participate. They will help you find a teammate.
That is how one signs up for most of the rallies. The Minnesota 1000 I am told is a good rally. Another option is the Junior Butt in which teams participate. They will help you find a teammate.
Grand Army of the Republic Hall in Litchfield
Hermann the German in New Ulm
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This was my setup every... well not every night, but when I decided to make an effort into pulling out the sleeping bag.
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I haven't posted any Rally updates here for a while, so let me catch you up.
After my trip to Florida in March, I didn't ride much until the Tour of Honor sites were released in April. I went out on 4/2 and did all the Iowa sites to claim the 1st place trophy for the state. This was my first trophy attempt and it went pretty well. So far, I have gotten 106 TOH sites (all types), with 46 of them being state sites. I picked them up on my ride to and from the Heart of Texas Rally, and I just got back from a long Memorial Day weekend ride in which I got all state sites for Nebraska and Kansas, as well as a few in WY and CO.
As I mentioned, I rode the Heart of Texas Rally in April. I did the 4 day version (there's also a shorted 36 hour for those who prefer that). The weather was quite he challenge this year. I finished respectably, but part of the rally puzzle eluded my perception, so I finished lower than I would have liked. That said, it was still a good finish considering the caliber of folks competing. I also received another IBA certificate for going 4,000 miles during the 96 hour event.
After the HoT rally, but before the ride to NE, KS, CO, WY, I found a problem with one of the cams on the BMW. I was able to get it in and fixed in about 12 days, but those were 12 very stress filled days for me! I had purchased an extended warranty when I bought the bike, and the repair was covered by that. Hopefully, I never have to use it again.
Now I'm doing final prep work before I head out to the start in a few weeks. Things like new tires, fresh oil, and checking other consumables. I'll ride a few hundred miles near the house before it's time to head out just to make sure I didn't mess anything up.
Hopefully everything is uneventful between now and 6/19.
After my trip to Florida in March, I didn't ride much until the Tour of Honor sites were released in April. I went out on 4/2 and did all the Iowa sites to claim the 1st place trophy for the state. This was my first trophy attempt and it went pretty well. So far, I have gotten 106 TOH sites (all types), with 46 of them being state sites. I picked them up on my ride to and from the Heart of Texas Rally, and I just got back from a long Memorial Day weekend ride in which I got all state sites for Nebraska and Kansas, as well as a few in WY and CO.
As I mentioned, I rode the Heart of Texas Rally in April. I did the 4 day version (there's also a shorted 36 hour for those who prefer that). The weather was quite he challenge this year. I finished respectably, but part of the rally puzzle eluded my perception, so I finished lower than I would have liked. That said, it was still a good finish considering the caliber of folks competing. I also received another IBA certificate for going 4,000 miles during the 96 hour event.
After the HoT rally, but before the ride to NE, KS, CO, WY, I found a problem with one of the cams on the BMW. I was able to get it in and fixed in about 12 days, but those were 12 very stress filled days for me! I had purchased an extended warranty when I bought the bike, and the repair was covered by that. Hopefully, I never have to use it again.
Now I'm doing final prep work before I head out to the start in a few weeks. Things like new tires, fresh oil, and checking other consumables. I'll ride a few hundred miles near the house before it's time to head out just to make sure I didn't mess anything up.
Hopefully everything is uneventful between now and 6/19.
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I think it's a fun excuse to ride distance. I got my bun burner 1000 on a sportbike in 2008. This year I have 4 guys (one I know will back out last minute) planning on the Great Lakes (michigan) 1000 in May. If the weather doesn't look manageable (snow or just stupid cold), we'll make it happen. Should be a good time. Maybe when I retire I'll do the 50CC or the full rally, but now I just don't have the PTO.
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ALERT! ALAERT!!! IBR VIOLATION!!! You can't put that IBR plate on a bike that hasnt done it yet. I'm reporting you to the LDRIDER list.
hahahaha
What other bikes did you look at before landing on the BMW?
hahahaha
What other bikes did you look at before landing on the BMW?
