twigg Posted March 17, 2012 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2012 Tomorrow morning (Saturday) I will attempt to ride my '86 VR 1500 miles in less than 24 hours. Anyone interested will find all the info they need to follow the attemt here: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/03/16/1074869/-Bun-Burner-Gold Should be interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 17, 2012 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2012 Good luck and pay attention to the road. I'll be rootin' for ya!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie1965 Posted March 17, 2012 Share #3 Posted March 17, 2012 Good luck twigg! I'll be thinking about you when I'm on my 400 mile ride today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 17, 2012 Share #4 Posted March 17, 2012 Good luck! Be watching ya. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted March 17, 2012 Share #5 Posted March 17, 2012 Good luck. Let us know how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted March 17, 2012 Share #6 Posted March 17, 2012 Safe ride , good luck getting your goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 17, 2012 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2012 I don't see anything showing up on Spotwalla? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted March 18, 2012 Share #8 Posted March 18, 2012 looks like he's just about to the turn around point, Gallop NM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsan06 Posted March 18, 2012 Share #9 Posted March 18, 2012 good luck twigg.... when i lived on oklahoma city we did okc to memphis and back i was on a 1200 sportster....my butt still hurts and that was 2006 my buddy was ona dyna....he faired little better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted March 18, 2012 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2012 good luck twigg.... when i lived on oklahoma city we did okc to memphis and back i was on a 1200 sportster....my butt still hurts and that was 2006 my buddy was ona dyna....he faired little better Darn it you've inspired me. I'll have to grab up Kirby and get a gold myself. After I cool off a little. Is it that I'm just old or has global warming got me. Darn this heat is getting too me. All be it, better than being cold. What you say Kirby, ready? Wish you the best Twigg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 18, 2012 Share #11 Posted March 18, 2012 I was reading his updates and he hit Gallup, the turn around point at 12 hours. Half the time for the trip. He was concerned about the time with the night riding. Expected it might slow him down a bit. I guess this will be his "Trial by Fire" on his new headlight. Hope it leads him safely. Hang in there Twigg! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted March 18, 2012 Share #12 Posted March 18, 2012 He also has an Ignitech TCI he put in a couple of weeks ago. It will be interesting to see what it does to his gas mileage. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted March 18, 2012 Share #13 Posted March 18, 2012 First track point was at 9:28 am Turnaround was at 19:12 pm Less than 10 hrs elapsed. He shows as being in Edgewood NM at 21:23, this looks to be about 20% of the return leg. Appears he is doing what he set out to. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted March 18, 2012 Share #14 Posted March 18, 2012 Looks like he got hung up in Tucumcari for several hours. Hope it was just for sleep instead of mechanical issues. Running a bit behind and appears he will fall short of his goal, but is still in line for an epic ride. A smart ride is better than a 'successful' ride any day. Iron Butt Association - Dedicated to the Sport of SAFE Long-Distance Riding. Looking forward to the ride report Twigg. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted March 18, 2012 Share #15 Posted March 18, 2012 With 30 minutes to go in the 24hrs he's in Amarillo TX. with about 250 miles to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 18, 2012 Share #16 Posted March 18, 2012 He seems to have finished at a Justice of the peace. That dont sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keemez Posted March 18, 2012 Share #17 Posted March 18, 2012 Just for a frame of reference here, 1500 miles covered within 24 hours is an AVERAGE of 62.5 miles covered for every single hour. It's nearly a challenge to maintain an average speed over 60mph even if you're rolling down the interstate nonstop. That leaves two options: A) Speed like mad and have a few rest periods. B) Still speed but not take any rests or breaks, which is a recipe for trouble. I suppose states with 75+ mph speed limits would make it a more feasible goal. Still quite a challenge either way. Gotta give the feller lots of credit for having a serious go at it. For further reference: The 495 mile trip between where I live and my parents' home near St. Louis takes me at least 8.5 hours to complete the trip almost every time. My usual interstate speed (WI and IL have 65mph rural interstate speed limits) is 73-74mph with a few spirited bursts over 80 and approaching 90 a couple times here and there. 495/8.5 = 58.235 average mph, and keep in mind my typical travel speed for the vast majority of the trip. That just shows how fast you have to be travelling in order to maintain an average over 60mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 18, 2012 Share #18 Posted March 18, 2012 Im thinking that instead of busting out for a 1500 mile run, that instead, a couple of warm up 1000 mile runs should have been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted March 18, 2012 Share #19 Posted March 18, 2012 Im thinking that instead of busting out for a 1500 mile run, that instead, a couple of warm up 1000 mile runs should have been done. He has done those, both as straight up runs and in rallys. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted March 18, 2012 Share #20 Posted March 18, 2012 Just for a frame of reference here, 1500 miles covered within 24 hours is an AVERAGE of 62.5 miles covered for every single hour. It's nearly a challenge to maintain an average speed over 60mph even if you're rolling down the interstate nonstop. That leaves two options: A) Speed like mad and have a few rest periods. B) Still speed but not take any rests or breaks, which is a recipe for trouble. I suppose states with 75+ mph speed limits would make it a more feasible goal. Still quite a challenge either way. Gotta give the feller lots of credit for having a serious go at it. Speeding like mad actually makes it almost impossible to get this done. The additional stress of high speed riding (worries about LEOs, safety, etc.) will not allow you to stay alert for the full time. One stop by the police and the run no longer has a chance. Also, the additional speed kills your gas mileage requiring more stops. In the end, it doesn't help. The methodology to do this is to sit there, twist that. Stops are kept to a minimum and they are run like a NASCAR pitstop. Generally, if you are serious about making a ride like this you practice stops with a stopwatch. Try to get under 5 minutes per stop, off/on time under 10. It helps if you plan your stops where the gas stations are EZ off, EZ on. Eat on the bike, drink on the bike, keep your speed reasonable (under +10 usually), and keep your focus. It is far more a mental challenge than a physical one. Twigg, I will quit hijacking your opportunities for response. Hope you made it home safely and look forward to running long with you sometime. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 18, 2012 Share #21 Posted March 18, 2012 He has done those, both as straight up runs and in rallys. RR This year already? Just because he did a couple last year doesn't mean he's in top riding condition this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 18, 2012 Share #22 Posted March 18, 2012 This year already? Just because he did a couple last year doesn't mean he's in top riding condition this year. He is from down sout, they dont have a PMS season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted March 18, 2012 Share #23 Posted March 18, 2012 He lives near Oklahoma City. It gets plenty cold there and they may not get the same amount of snow as Wisconsin, but they get plenty of ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 19, 2012 Share #24 Posted March 19, 2012 Well has anyone heard from twigg yet???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 19, 2012 Share #25 Posted March 19, 2012 Got to bet he is enjoying a nice long nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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