first 1,000
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From: southern california
first 1,000
so i'm going to try and get my first 1,000/24 behind me this weekend. thought i'd share my thinking with those who know for opinions, comments, etc.
i'm going to break up the 1,000 into 2 legs - the first leg would be 700 - 770 miles, then 4-5 hours of sleep, then the second leg would be 250 - 320 miles.
for the first leg i'm thinking 12-13 hours in the saddle plus 4-6 stops. stops would be 15-20 minutes with one longer one for dinner.
for the second leg i'd just stop once for gas for about 15-20 minutes.
for the first leg i'm estimating a 62 mph average when i'm rolling. that number is separate from my stop time. for the second leg i'm thinking more like 65-70 mph average.
i'm planning to start the clock at 10am for the first leg/day one so i can finish in daylight the next morning.
about 300 miles of the trip will be thru NA reservation lands in AZ.
thoughts appreciated. i'll post pics, report after.
i'm going to break up the 1,000 into 2 legs - the first leg would be 700 - 770 miles, then 4-5 hours of sleep, then the second leg would be 250 - 320 miles.
for the first leg i'm thinking 12-13 hours in the saddle plus 4-6 stops. stops would be 15-20 minutes with one longer one for dinner.
for the second leg i'd just stop once for gas for about 15-20 minutes.
for the first leg i'm estimating a 62 mph average when i'm rolling. that number is separate from my stop time. for the second leg i'm thinking more like 65-70 mph average.
i'm planning to start the clock at 10am for the first leg/day one so i can finish in daylight the next morning.
about 300 miles of the trip will be thru NA reservation lands in AZ.
thoughts appreciated. i'll post pics, report after.
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From: Virginia
Don't eat a big dinner. Also I would rather get some good slepp then head out and do the whole 1,000 miles without stopping for sleep inbetween but that's just me.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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From: Houston
And the point of doing a clearly unsafe and illogical thing is... afterward to be able to say a clearly unsafe and illogical thing was done without being killed doing it... provided of course one isn't one of the unlucky ones who have a lapse along the way and do get killed doing it.
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From: Virginia
And the point of doing a clearly unsafe and illogical thing is... afterward to be able to say a clearly unsafe and illogical thing was done without being killed doing it... provided of course one isn't one of the unlucky ones who have a lapse along the way and do get killed doing it.
Thanks
Remember, some people think just riding a motorcycle is unsafe and illogical...
Edit: I just saw some of your posts and see that just as few days ago you started riding again after 30 years and are still learning how to screw on your gas cap and learning why the oil light comes on after you shut the bike off. So yea, a ride like this would definately be unsafe for you to try at this time. Be safe out there!
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From: Manhattan
And the point of doing a clearly unsafe and illogical thing is... afterward to be able to say a clearly unsafe and illogical thing was done without being killed doing it... provided of course one isn't one of the unlucky ones who have a lapse along the way and do get killed doing it.
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From: San Diego, Ca.
3 weeks ago rode from Grand Junction, Colorado to San Diego just stopping for gas, took me 20 hours. Took the Million Dollar hi way route so no speeding for me there, 15-20 mph for some of it, was really beautiful scenery. On the interstates stayed around 80 mph, and other than a sore azz was fine, have stock seat. Got a cooling towel from Sports Chalet, wet it then snap it and throw it around your neck, helped alot as Arizona and New Mexico were HOT. Also drink cold water or gatorade at each gas stop. This was my first long, or sorta long, ride in many years and had back surgery last Nov and it was not bad at all. Ready to do it again as soon as I get a new seat. Hope you have a good ride, cheers!
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From: Manhattan
Get a couple good nights' sleep in a row, then get up early and just blow the whole thing out.
Leave 0 dark thirty.
Speed a bit.
Ride West in morning and East in the evening to avoid sun glare.
Don't drink too much to reduce/eliminate chance to visit restroom.
Small bites when you stop for gas.
Fill bike while it's upright, stay on it, to get most fuel in it.
Decent lunch.
Keep a zip lock for your receipts.
Download an app like MapMyTracks which will keep track of your entire trip, stops and all.
But do whatever you think is best for you at the end of the day.
Leave 0 dark thirty.
Speed a bit.
Ride West in morning and East in the evening to avoid sun glare.
Don't drink too much to reduce/eliminate chance to visit restroom.
Small bites when you stop for gas.
Fill bike while it's upright, stay on it, to get most fuel in it.
Decent lunch.
Keep a zip lock for your receipts.
Download an app like MapMyTracks which will keep track of your entire trip, stops and all.
But do whatever you think is best for you at the end of the day.
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From: Houston
Just for clarity, I'm not learning how to screw on the gas cap, I'm asking if what I was told by someone supposedly expert on HD's is correct that there is a certain number of clicks required or if it's like my van and doesn't really matter. As for the oil light, I haven't had a vehicle prior to this one where the oil light stayed on after the vehicle was shut off. Being unfamiliar with that, I inquired about it. Unlike those posting insulting or veiled insulting replies I didn't automatically learn everything about HD in one day. Because of that when people tell me things that might possibly be correct I inquire about them and when things happen that I'm not completely certain about I inquire about them. Luckily there is a group that wants to be helpful in addition to those who just want to mock.
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
I've been considering an Iron Butt ride myself. My biggest concern is staying
alert during the final night time run; if I can't assure myself that I can be safe,
I'll reluctantly put the idea aside.
The route I'd planned was Albuquerque to Las Cruces, Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff
and then back to Albuquerque.. roughly 1,081 miles. I'd planned to leave a bit before
sunup (6am) and had assumed a minimum 60mph average including stops although
the road speed would be quite a bit higher.
I wouldn't get back until midnight at best and the long, all slab, all dark run from
Flagstaff to Albuquerque is my concern. I've ridden from Kingman, AZ to Albuquerque
in one run (470 miles, 6 1/2 hours) and was OK, but that was all daylight and
night drowsiness is my big fear..
The faster I can run, the more chance I'll have of being able to pull it off since out
here 80mph is pretty normal (75mph limits) and really less stress than 65 back east.
Thoughts?
alert during the final night time run; if I can't assure myself that I can be safe,
I'll reluctantly put the idea aside.
The route I'd planned was Albuquerque to Las Cruces, Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff
and then back to Albuquerque.. roughly 1,081 miles. I'd planned to leave a bit before
sunup (6am) and had assumed a minimum 60mph average including stops although
the road speed would be quite a bit higher.
I wouldn't get back until midnight at best and the long, all slab, all dark run from
Flagstaff to Albuquerque is my concern. I've ridden from Kingman, AZ to Albuquerque
in one run (470 miles, 6 1/2 hours) and was OK, but that was all daylight and
night drowsiness is my big fear..
The faster I can run, the more chance I'll have of being able to pull it off since out
here 80mph is pretty normal (75mph limits) and really less stress than 65 back east.
Thoughts?
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: Calgary eh
I did my first iron butt run last year. But have done other long days in the saddle. For me the best way is to get up early, even before sunrise and get on the road. Burn tank after tank stopping only to fillup. Hit the washroom, get a bite, something to drink at the gas stops. Eat something like chicken fingers or a slice of pizza or what ever they have that's half way nutritious. Grab a drink to go and drink it on the way.
Pick a route that is on major highways that are straight and fast. Don't pick twisty scenic routes that go through small towns your average speed will drop and you wont make the 1000.
I personally don't have any issue sitting in the saddle hour after hour. But I have a comfortable ride. Mine is a Road Glide with fairing lowers, highway pegs, rider back rest, expensive touring seat. Long distance isn't for everyone, and in my opinion you can't do it unless you are totally comfortable in the saddle. For example, fighting the wind and rider fatigue would be a show stopper.
my 2c.
Pick a route that is on major highways that are straight and fast. Don't pick twisty scenic routes that go through small towns your average speed will drop and you wont make the 1000.
I personally don't have any issue sitting in the saddle hour after hour. But I have a comfortable ride. Mine is a Road Glide with fairing lowers, highway pegs, rider back rest, expensive touring seat. Long distance isn't for everyone, and in my opinion you can't do it unless you are totally comfortable in the saddle. For example, fighting the wind and rider fatigue would be a show stopper.
my 2c.