MasterGuns Posted March 30, 2015 Share #1 Posted March 30, 2015 Planning on a SS 1000 at a minimum, leaving home at about 0200 or so this Tuesday morning. When I hit the halfway point for my SS1000 (Sierra Blanca, Tx), if my saddle isn't overly sore, I will continue on to Lordsburg, NM, turn around and head back home. Will divert through Fort Stockton, Tx then head north to Monahans then east on 20 finishing up in Willow Park, Tx; interstate the entire way. Should be a tad over 1500 miles and I have got to do this in less than 36 hours. On a 28 year old bike at that. If I wasn't going through chemo, I'd buy a new bike and take that on this attempt but spending all that money now could be the wrong thing to do. wish me luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope3567 Posted March 30, 2015 Share #2 Posted March 30, 2015 Best of luck Gunney...let us know how it turns out. Stay safe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted March 30, 2015 Share #3 Posted March 30, 2015 Good Luck and ride safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gez Posted March 30, 2015 Share #4 Posted March 30, 2015 The weather can make this chore much more difficult than need be. Good luck, ride safe and may the weather be in your favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10spd Posted March 30, 2015 Share #5 Posted March 30, 2015 I have plans to try a ss 1000 this year. Also on my 28 year old bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted March 30, 2015 Share #6 Posted March 30, 2015 Go get'm Herb.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted March 30, 2015 Share #7 Posted March 30, 2015 May the wind always be at your back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFRicky Posted March 30, 2015 Share #8 Posted March 30, 2015 What is a SS 1000 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gez Posted March 30, 2015 Share #9 Posted March 30, 2015 read all about it here: http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted March 30, 2015 Share #10 Posted March 30, 2015 Saddle Sore 1000. It is an entry ride for the Iron Butt Association. 1000 miles (1600km) in 24 hours. One of the other entry rides is the Bun Burner 1500 (BB1500). This is 1500 miles in 36 hours. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandalore16 Posted March 30, 2015 Share #11 Posted March 30, 2015 Fair winds and following seas Master Guns. Hoorah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose68 Posted March 31, 2015 Share #12 Posted March 31, 2015 Have a safe ride Herb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted March 31, 2015 Share #13 Posted March 31, 2015 GET ER DONE GUNNY - YEEEEEEHAAAAAWWWW!! RIDE SAFE OUT THERE MY FRIEND AND BEST WISHES IN WINNING THOSE TITLES!! :thumbsup::dancefool::clap2::clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted March 31, 2015 Share #14 Posted March 31, 2015 Good luck on you SS1000, I would love to try that some day, but dont know if I could stay in the saddle that long with all my problems. Who know maybe one day......I feel lucky to get out these days and do a 100 or so miles, but this summer there is going to be more riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted March 31, 2015 Share #15 Posted March 31, 2015 I'm sure you'll do fine Gunny. Just make sure you don't put self in harms way regarding weather and speed. You can always turn back and try another day. That said, go for it and keep us posted. Sheeeet, riding in Texas alone gets you a SS1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted April 1, 2015 Share #16 Posted April 1, 2015 Your my hero Herb! I'm hoping to do them both at the end of April when I get laid off, I'll have a little more time to do it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterGuns Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share #17 Posted April 1, 2015 I made it back home; just put up the scoot and boy am I beat. 1042 miles in just under 16 hours. Tell you about the ride later. Goodnight y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmily Posted April 1, 2015 Share #18 Posted April 1, 2015 OORAH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted April 1, 2015 Share #19 Posted April 1, 2015 I made it back home; just put up the scoot and boy am I beat. 1042 miles in just under 16 hours. Tell you about the ride later. Goodnight y'all. Nice job Herb, I had no doubts about your ability to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted April 1, 2015 Share #20 Posted April 1, 2015 Well done. To do this under 16 hours shows discipline of a true LD rider. Congrats. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose68 Posted April 2, 2015 Share #21 Posted April 2, 2015 Great job Herb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted April 3, 2015 Share #22 Posted April 3, 2015 SHHHHHHHHMMMOOOOOOOOOKINNNNNNNNN!!:group cheers::ice_awesome-vi46644:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886:ice_congrats-vi6886 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gez Posted April 3, 2015 Share #23 Posted April 3, 2015 It's an adventure. Posting a 16 hour time, sounds like everything went smoothly. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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