footsie Posted September 12, 2009 #1 Posted September 12, 2009 (edited) Is any one going to the Iron butt ride, starting in Newnan Ga on Sept 26, 09 at 0600. Me and my brother and a friend are going to ride. Will be my first official Iron butt. I've done over 800 miles in day but never a complete 1000 that I remember. Here is a link to info on an Iron Butt ride this month. http://www.mctourer.com/rides/2009/SS1K/Newnan.html Gregg Edited September 13, 2009 by footsie attempted to fix link
csogbk Posted September 12, 2009 #2 Posted September 12, 2009 Good Luck and ride safe!! I can't wait for one to come up around me, or I suppose I could get off my lazy butt and organize my own!! Let us know how it was!
YamaDuck Posted September 13, 2009 #3 Posted September 13, 2009 I couldn't get the links to work and I couldn't find the info on their website.
RandyR Posted September 13, 2009 #4 Posted September 13, 2009 http://www.mctourer.com/rides/2009/SS1K/Newnan.html try that. The links origonally posted are redirected links that don't work for me either if I just click on them. however the displayed text is good. I cut and pasted it into another browser window and it comes up ok.
clay18 Posted September 13, 2009 #5 Posted September 13, 2009 ive done two of them they are alot of fun, but is alot of work at the end. but its always something that i would do again. i want to do the key west to deadhorse one day
Wanderer Posted September 13, 2009 #6 Posted September 13, 2009 Harry, Randy, are you guys going? I might like to do that myself. My last one was 2007 on a C50T. I might enjoy this one more with the RSV. I'd have to come in Friday to be ready to leave Saturday morning. Also, are you or will you ride as a group?
YamaDuck Posted September 13, 2009 #7 Posted September 13, 2009 Hi Ted, I'm thinking about it. I have so many options that weekend it's not funny. And to top it off my daughters birthday is that Sunday the 27th. I don't know if we can ride as a group or if we have to do it individually. It would be great if we did it we could do it as a group so we could chear each other on. PM me later in the week so I can think about it. Harry:bang head:
Wanderer Posted September 13, 2009 #8 Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Hi Ted, I'm thinking about it. I have so many options that weekend it's not funny. And to top it off my daughters birthday is that Sunday the 27th. I don't know if we can ride as a group or if we have to do it individually. It would be great if we did it we could do it as a group so we could chear each other on. PM me later in the week so I can think about it. Harry:bang head: IBA does not preclude persons from riding as a group, but you have to maintain your own individual documents and receipts. Tell your daughter that the Saddle Sore was your gift to her or heck invite her to ride as your co-pilot. My step-daughter rode as mine and we had a ball. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_xOOWRVc9-a4/Rp0s83GrDDI/AAAAAAAAADg/tQbVsNi2Wfg/s640/SSstart1024.jpg Edited September 13, 2009 by Wanderer
footsie Posted September 14, 2009 Author #9 Posted September 14, 2009 The rules say groups of 2 to 4, but you need to let the coordinator know upon arrival so you can be staged together. We going to ride up friday get a room for the night to be ready to ride sat morning. arrive at 0500 last bike out at 0600. Hope see yall there Gregg
Wanderer Posted September 14, 2009 #10 Posted September 14, 2009 The rules say groups of 2 to 4, but you need to let the coordinator know upon arrival so you can be staged together. We going to ride up friday get a room for the night to be ready to ride sat morning. arrive at 0500 last bike out at 0600. Hope see yall there Gregg That's my plan also.
Guest Ken8143 Posted September 14, 2009 #11 Posted September 14, 2009 Have fun, folks. It is a blast - did one alone couple of years ago - 1000+ in 18 hrs. I did not gauge the weather well and it was COLD. Nearly froze my pa-tootie off. Had 7 layers on and still froze. I was so amped when I got home I could have turned around and done the same thing over again - after I got warmed up!
footsie Posted September 14, 2009 Author #12 Posted September 14, 2009 Hope to see you there, will look for other ventures. Gregg
Bugsplat Posted September 14, 2009 #13 Posted September 14, 2009 My neighbor and I are riding the 'In State' SS1000 out of Newnan, Ga. on the 26th. Look forward to meeting other Venture Rider's. Bugsplat49:080402gudl_prv:
YamaDuck Posted September 14, 2009 #14 Posted September 14, 2009 I'm still up in the air. If I do the ride I would like to do the GA route but that adds two hours to the trip. Even though it adds two hours to the route it still might be more fun but traveling that late at night on GA roads could be an occasional deer to dodge and if it's raining then that's two more hours in the rain. If I go I'm thinking of the 4 state route.
Wanderer Posted September 15, 2009 #15 Posted September 15, 2009 Just remember the "In State" is for IBA members only.
footsie Posted September 15, 2009 Author #16 Posted September 15, 2009 Looks like we will have a good showing of Venture Riders can't wait GREGG
YamaDuck Posted September 18, 2009 #17 Posted September 18, 2009 Well I guess I'm out. My Venture developed a oil leak. The rear head cover gasket developed a leak on the left side. I tightened all the bolts but it still leaked so I took the rear gasket off and I am waiting on the part. I called three places and none had one in stock. So I ordered it from the cheapest dealer and now I'm just waiting for it to arrive. I know I can't have it back together by the registration deadline and depending on when the part comes in I may or may not have it ready for the ride. Oh well:95:
footsie Posted September 18, 2009 Author #18 Posted September 18, 2009 Check with bikebandit on line, they generally ship very fast. good service fast, and prices are good too. www.bikebandit.com
Kirby Posted September 18, 2009 #19 Posted September 18, 2009 My wife and I are planning the 4-state ride. This will be our first!
footsie Posted September 19, 2009 Author #20 Posted September 19, 2009 The will my first too. Will see yall there Gregg
footsie Posted September 19, 2009 Author #21 Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) You need to be registered by Sunday Sept 20, last day to reg. THERE IS NO REG DAY OF THE RIDE. Yall come on and go. So we will have a big showing od ventures You can tell who has reg on the iron butt site. Gregg Edited September 19, 2009 by footsie
Wanderer Posted September 20, 2009 #22 Posted September 20, 2009 My wife and I are planning the 4-state ride. This will be our first! At least you ain't riding that red one , so you should have no trouble's. I'll be there if you want to get together. This will be my second Saddle Sore. Ted PS: you guys with the red one's may as well sit this one out.
Wanderer Posted September 21, 2009 #24 Posted September 21, 2009 Whats the deal with Red One Kind of inside joke I've been having with the guys that got the Candy Red/Raven '09. Not meant to be mean spirited, just mean.
footsie Posted September 22, 2009 Author #25 Posted September 22, 2009 ALL RIGHT WITH ME, you can be mean. Looks like we might have a WET IRON BUTT. Gregg
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