As things are pretty fluid on my travel schedule I was thinking about maybe doing a straight through ride to Spyderfest. I know a few of you have done over 1000 miles in 24 hours. Can you give me some advice? I am thinking I may want to attempt this next month.
The hotel you stay in overnight should have a hot tub, and take Aleve (generic is naproxen sodium). It is the best for aches and pains.
Just sayin'............
Three in the garage, and I think I can fit at least one more in.....and then we will have to build another garage.
The roads in NY are so bad that I am glad we bought a Ryker Rally
Agree with Lamont and think you'll be surprised how doable it is on an RT. If you hit the wall(burn out) stop somewhere comfortable for an hour or two. In the end you'll have done yourself a favor because you'll make better time rested than fatigued.
You can do it.
Be safe!
Identify what you have control over and find peace with what you don't.
Very ambitious ride! Hey, as I have already teased you about - yer a young pup yet though so if anyone has the stamina to do it ......
Be safe either way though.
The most I have done is 1400 miles in 24 hours in a cage. If I do decide to go this route I will make sure that I have fresh batteries in the Sport Tracker and I will also download the list of the Spyders to the Rescue. I am sure that will be invaluable on a trip like this. Never know what can happen. Think it would help if I held my tongue out while I rode? Maybe the sleep deprivation training I got in the Army will come in handy...
An advantage of driving west is you'll gain an hour. So you'll have an extra hour to rest up after you get here!
I did something like that driving from east Texas to Phoenix once. I left early in the morning and it got to where I had been on the road long enough, but it was still lots of daylight due to getting into MDT zone. Then, shortly, I was in Arizona and gained another hour because they don't do daylight time. So I just kept going.
I've done 1250 miles in 20hrs on a hayabusa and have only done 600 miles in 11 hrs so far on an RT. Both were done after 60+ years, so go for it. Take snack food and water and hope the weather is nice.
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I have done Stamford CT to San Diego In two occasions in two and a half days about 900+ miles in 18 hour days. Make the gas stops last a bit more than just to fill up. Granted this was done in a 18' rental truck towing our car. With a bad back I know it would have been better on the bike, I have more comfort ryding and on the bike I have done 600 miles trips in 9 hours on the bike with no problems. Good luck what ever you decide. Remember you can always stop over along the way....
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In October, my wife and I did 1000 miles in 17.5 hours and continued until we reached 1600 miles in 36 hours. The first 1000 miles were easy, the last 600 were just plain hard. I divided the trip in gas stops...18 +/- from Jacumba, CA to Lake Arthur, LA. After the 1000 miles, we rested at each gas stop for about 30 minutes. This was a challenge for both of us...I was 68 and she was 54 at the time. Would we do it again, in a heart beat.
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I will attempt this if my current plans fall through. Would be nice to have this hanging on my office wall. Do I have any volunteers to be my arrival witness?
Ifen u don't try it (u can always stop)you will ALWAYS wonder if u could have made it my friend just completed 1150 miles in 21 hours & she is soooo proud & loving it that she is truly IRON BUTT RIDER
Be sure to hydrate for a day or so before you take off. One gas stop at a time like Lamonster said. Watch out for the idiots out there and be careful.
I did 1010 in 14hours and 55 min. Don't push yourself any harder than you can take. This is an extreme ride. If you get tired, STOP and rest. Eat lots of protein and drink lots of water.
There is only 230 miles of the trip I am unsure about since most of it is interstate. Looks like I will be taking US-60 From Sikeston, Mo to Springfield MO. Does anyone know if there are fuel stop along that stretch that has fuel 24hrs a day? Here is a list of towns that I will be passing.
Sikeston, MO
Dexter, MO
Popular Bluff, MO
Van Buren, MO
Birch Tree, MO
Mountain View, MO
Willow Springs, MO
Cabool, Mo
Mountain Grove, MO
Norwood, MO
Mansfield, MO
Seymour, MO
Fordland, MO
Roversville, MO
Springfield, MO
Wow--what a great ride you have planned. with all the above. Be rested up before you go. One gas stop at a time does it good by breaking the trip down into doable pieces.
Please be cautious when you start getting tired or dozy. A 15 minute catnap can do wonders.
Keep us posted.
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Back in '72 I did 1800 miles in 32 hours in a cage. Got called back from leave and had to make the drive back with my (ex) pregnant wife. 12 hours after returning I was on a plane with sealed orders.
If you read through the Iron Butt Assoication pages you will find that the secret is to keep moving. When you stop for gas, make it quick, no chatting, drinking coffee, etc. Gas and go. Keep moving and you'll be fine. And, as others have said, if you're going to do it, keep the required records (gas receipts, etc) and get your IBA certification for a Saddle Sore. Good luck, and have fun.
1100 miles in 24 hours
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Originally Posted by Huntindawg1962
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my friend just completed 1150 miles in 21 hours & she is soooo proud & loving it that she is truly IRON BUTT RIDER
with all the above. Be rested up before you go. One gas stop at a time does it good by breaking the trip down into doable pieces. 
