gez Posted November 12, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 12, 2014 Saturday, 4:30 am, I embark on an Iron Butt 1000/24 Run. I've installed new brakes, a rear tire and fresh oil and think the bike is ready to go. We're following the perimeter of Florida, a 1039 mile route. The weather forecast looks perfect, with a temperature range of 56-75 degrees with only a 10% chance of rain. I just wish there was more daylight. Details http://www.meetup.com/360Riders/events/195770712/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted November 12, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 12, 2014 George, wishing you luck and a great ride! Be safe! (P.S. the 650 would do it, too! I loved mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted November 12, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 12, 2014 Good luck with your ride ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted November 12, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 12, 2014 Good luck with your trip. I'll just remain a member of the Marshmallow Butt club ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted November 12, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 12, 2014 and I just wish I could join ya, sitting here watching some of FlyingFools work fall from the sky (the Fool airmailed 2' of the nasty stuff to our U.P. - icky).... RIDE SAFE AND HAVE AN AWESOME TIME - DONT FORGET A PIC OR TWO FOR YOUR BUDDIES BACK HOME HERE.. Riding Iron Butt in November = OUTSTANDING!! Go get em Gez!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted November 13, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 13, 2014 I have done 2 of these rides. 1st one was the 1000 in 24. Second one I did with Freebird, 1500 in 36 hours. We did ALOT of riding that Saturday and Sunday. I ended up doing a total of 1745 in 35 hours 45 minutes. We had a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted November 13, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 13, 2014 May the wind be at your back, the sun shine warmly and law enforcement be asleep as you ride down the hiway...... I went through a National Park (Speed Limit 45MPH) and got clocked doing 67 doing my Iron Butt ride. Shame on me!! Have a GREAT ride, I hope all goes well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaniel Posted November 13, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 13, 2014 Good luck on your ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted November 13, 2014 Share #9 Posted November 13, 2014 My issue for not being able to do one of these rides, Is I have bad night vision and I can't even keep the speed limit. And the fact that just don't feel comfortable riding at night anymore not even in my truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysaw Posted November 13, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 13, 2014 Have a safe trip.I have done it too. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gez Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted November 16, 2014 Well, it's over. 1060 miles (on my odometer, 1047 on google maps) in 19.75 hours. Eleven riders started, 9 finished. At the 200 mile mark the rear tire on our leaders Vision blew at a bit over 70 mph in the center lane of I75. Lee managed to scrub off a lot of speed and get on the shoulder before he highsided. Another rider accompanied him to the hospital where he was held overnight, six broken ribs and a fractured collarbone. The rest of us continued on. It was my first Iron Butt and it wasn't as difficult as I anticipated. I could have dressed warmer, I'd forgotten how extended periods riding in low 50's chills the soul. I was glad my 30 year old leather pants still fit, the jacket, a bit too tight to be comfortable on extended rides. It was an experience with great folks that I'll now call friends. Today, I'm not so sure I need to do this again. It's on my did it once list with parachuting and scuba diving over 200'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted November 16, 2014 Share #12 Posted November 16, 2014 Congratulations on finishing the iron butt! Sorry about Lee. I hope he doesn't have any permanent injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted November 16, 2014 Share #13 Posted November 16, 2014 George, thank you for sharing your ride with us. We pray for speedy recovery of your friend. Ride safe everyone ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted November 17, 2014 Share #14 Posted November 17, 2014 Congrats on your ride, sorry to hear about your buddy. I know this is a feat I will never achieve, My hats off to you. OK i'll put it back on now, the glare must be awe full...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted November 18, 2014 Share #15 Posted November 18, 2014 Congratulations on completing the ride, it is a accomplishment to be proud of. I hope all works out for your friend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted November 18, 2014 Share #16 Posted November 18, 2014 Congratulations ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaniel Posted November 18, 2014 Share #17 Posted November 18, 2014 Congratulations. Sorry to hear about the mishap. Hope he recovers fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paysaw Posted November 18, 2014 Share #18 Posted November 18, 2014 Congtrats to you doing the ride.Sorry about your buddy and his beautiful bike.You have added another one to your list now. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted November 19, 2014 Share #19 Posted November 19, 2014 Welcome to the insanity Ray!Finally got my 3rd cert in the mail just last Saturday, I know you are planning the next one already! Sorry for your friends problems, hope it will be OK for him soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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