Iron Butt Ride - Done!
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From: Ames, Iowa
Iron Butt Ride - Done!
I did it on Saturday. I left Ames, Iowa at 3 am, took all interstates through Des Moines-IA, Davenport-IA, Peoria-IL, Springfield-IL, St. Louis-MO, Kansas City-MO, Omaha-NE, Des Moines-IA, and back to Ames. I ended up at 1,071 miles. It took me 16.5 hours. I had a 45 minute delay in St. Louis due to road construction.
It was a Blast, even though everyone thought I was crazy. Well only the people that don't ride motorcycles thought I was crazy. I had a cooler with bottled water and granola bars in my saddle bag. I only stopped for gas and bathroom breaks. I recommend it to anyone. I am sending in all the documentation and getting the certificate for my wall. I still get excited telling people about my accomplishment.
It was a Blast, even though everyone thought I was crazy. Well only the people that don't ride motorcycles thought I was crazy. I had a cooler with bottled water and granola bars in my saddle bag. I only stopped for gas and bathroom breaks. I recommend it to anyone. I am sending in all the documentation and getting the certificate for my wall. I still get excited telling people about my accomplishment.
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From: Tennessee
Congrats. Even most motorcyclist will give you crap about this ride. Many say it is irresponsible and dangerous.
As one that has done several to date and have a 1500 mile in 24 hrs planned... i can say welcome to the fraternity.
It is not for everyone but it is for some. You are now a 1% as less than one percent of motorcyclist even attempt this type of ride.
See you are wearing a FF as well. Good move.
To each his own.
R Todd
As one that has done several to date and have a 1500 mile in 24 hrs planned... i can say welcome to the fraternity.
It is not for everyone but it is for some. You are now a 1% as less than one percent of motorcyclist even attempt this type of ride.
See you are wearing a FF as well. Good move.
To each his own.
R Todd
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Did mine a few months back. Took me a little longer though. Left at 4 am and met the same gas station attendant the next day at 1 am. Now she thought we were crazy!
"You's been on dat bike all dis time? Shoot child, you's crazy!!!!"
It was A LOT of fun. I'd do it again.
Sundowner + a sheep skin Gel pad thing = awesome.
Congrats.
lp
"You's been on dat bike all dis time? Shoot child, you's crazy!!!!"
It was A LOT of fun. I'd do it again.
Sundowner + a sheep skin Gel pad thing = awesome.
Congrats.
lp
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It was a blast. I had to learn how to adjust my clutch in Springfield IL. I never had to do it on my metric bikes. But I had the tools and learned how to make it too tight and too lose. If I ever see another granola bar again I am going to puke. Granola bars and water were all I ate and drank all day long. I look forward to trying another one some day.
I do not think it was something that "unsafe". The 1000 miles in 24 hours is very do-able. Just make sure you leave early enough in the morning and if you get tired, pull over and take a quick break. And keep to interstates.
I do not think it was something that "unsafe". The 1000 miles in 24 hours is very do-able. Just make sure you leave early enough in the morning and if you get tired, pull over and take a quick break. And keep to interstates.
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From: Western Wisconsin
Great 65 mph average!!!!
I did the 1000 mile in 18 hours about 15 years ago....it was great!!!!!
When the wife and I go for a 500 mile ride, I tell her that every minute that she can save me
at a gas stop, I will give back to her when we stop for lunch.
What a trooper!!!!!
I did the 1000 mile in 18 hours about 15 years ago....it was great!!!!!
When the wife and I go for a 500 mile ride, I tell her that every minute that she can save me
at a gas stop, I will give back to her when we stop for lunch.
What a trooper!!!!!