1450 miles in 29 hours
Softail Iron Butt Challenge
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Reno/Tahoe
I was thinking of a route like this. What do you think, SoCal-ers?
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...4,9.832764&z=7
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...4,9.832764&z=7
Nice ride, but 20 hours is brutal. Break up the trip in two days, stay at the lake and it would be sweet!
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Road Warrior
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From: Kalifornia
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Kalifornia
Well, I got back late last night and while it wasn't as brutal as I thought it might be, it certainly was a challenge. I can honestly say that the ride was FUN! Sure, there were some parts that sucked (being stuck behind slow moving traffic in the twisties). But overall, I had a really good time and the riding was great.
A couple of observations:
- Having the ability to move your leg position is crucial to long distance comfort. My under $50 mod saved the day!
- A good back rest or pad on the roll bag would have been awesome. My lower back was in more pain at the end than my butt.
- The Heartland seat (made by Danny Gray?) is pretty dang comfortable!
- Check your pulley bolts, everyone. At my first gas stop, I noticed that one of the bolts was loose!
Here are some pics. Didn't really have time to stop and take too many.
A couple of observations:
- Having the ability to move your leg position is crucial to long distance comfort. My under $50 mod saved the day!
- A good back rest or pad on the roll bag would have been awesome. My lower back was in more pain at the end than my butt.
- The Heartland seat (made by Danny Gray?) is pretty dang comfortable!
- Check your pulley bolts, everyone. At my first gas stop, I noticed that one of the bolts was loose!
Here are some pics. Didn't really have time to stop and take too many.
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 57
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From: Wisconsin
Road a iron butt on june 12, from milwaukee at 5am to hartford south dakota back to milwaukee at 2:30am. Had 200 miles of rain or so, but overall was a hell of a good time. Micahpop you were cruisin man....
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Inverness Fl
I'll be doing mine on the 28th (Million Mile Monday) of June. When I get back I will log my miles with HD.
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