Butt Burner Gold 1500 miles in 24 hours

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Pirate, I use the Bubbler GPS Pro on my phone connected to a Spotwalla account, which also allows me to have an "At-home" safety over-watch. I set it up so either my wife or Mother-in-Law can watch our trip progress live on a computer screen and would know when an un-planned stop (or crash) might have happened. The Pro version allows more frequent updates and some other nice to have features.

My first BB 1500 was completed in 30 hrs, 20 mins and we weren't trying for a BB Silver even. This included a restaurant stop for Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast, with a couple 20 minute+ naps (on the spyder). 90% Interstate, I can relate to the Pay at the Pump issues, been there done that. You doing it on a triple should be easy enough with good rest before and after. We did it on 2 Spyders and felt safe all the way.
I can imagine older folks wouldn't feel that way. Shoot the IBA just announced a Seniors Rally for this year. Unfortunately I don't qualify.

Ignore the naysayers, they just don't get it. Go for it. Send me a link to your Spotwalla trip before you go.

Dave, we are looking at the SpotX or Garmin InReach satellite communicators that will track your journey and allow you to communicate via text or email with any cellular device anywhere and includes an SOS button that will communicate with the nearest emergency search and rescue. We realize that it will be nip and tuck to make it and that almost anything that slows us down will make this run iffy, but that BB Silver looks really doable and it will not deter us! Practice run this weekend. Thanks to mot all of you for the well wishes and great suggestions!

 

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Hmmm interesting......I never jumped off my bride....I did however, bungee jump but not off a bride! Why, because I can, I nor my bride will NOT be a danger to ourselves, or anyone else. We are smarter than that! Please read the above posts for proof. If you are close enough we will waive as we pass you! Romberg the rules even state you can’t ride at an illegal rate of speed and still get your certificate. So meanwhile, back to your knitting circle, while I plane, and train for out ryde! As Zig Zigglar would say, “ the ribbon clerks always check out early!

 

[dondje]

A small utility trailer with a 55gal drum of gas plumed into the Spyder, and depends underwear. Can do the trip non-stop.
Did a coast to coast in a car 40yrs ago with drums in a utility trailer. Had a switch in the car to fill tank from drums using an electric fuel pump while cruising. Did a lot more than 1500 miles in 24hrs. But then there was a lot of 100+.

Regards,

Don

 

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A small utility trailer with a 55gal drum of gas plumed into the Spyder, and depends underwear. Can do the trip non-stop.
Did a coast to coast in a car 40yrs ago with drums in a utility trailer. Had a switch in the car to fill tank from drums using an electric fuel pump while cruising. Did a lot more than 1500 miles in 24hrs. But then there was a lot of 100+.



Don

Now you’re talking!

 

[Bob204bc]

I hope you enjoy the endurance achievement.

These things always remind me of something a fellow who has ridden around the world said to me once: Iron Butts are for old folks who can't compete in athletic events but are quite good at sitting still for long periods of time.

I mean no offense. It just always amused me. :roflblack:

 

[FalconAF]

A small utility trailer with a 55gal drum of gas plumed into the Spyder, and depends underwear. Can do the trip non-stop.
Did a coast to coast in a car 40yrs ago with drums in a utility trailer. Had a switch in the car to fill tank from drums using an electric fuel pump while cruising. Did a lot more than 1500 miles in 24hrs. But then there was a lot of 100+.

Regards,

Don

Can't do that. IBA limits the maximum amount of miles between gas stops. You MUST stop within a reasonable amount of time for gas, AND have gas receipts with locations on them (and a time stamp too) to prove you did it. IBA wants you to get off the bike and walk around every few hours. Not become a no stops 24-hour in the seat zombie staring over the windscreen.

Is it safe? It depends on the RIDER. The IBA rules promote the SAFETY of the ride. IF the rider follows those rules, is in good health, and is WILLING to stop ANY ride when it appears it can't be completed safely (for whatever reason), it's not inherently unsafe. I have quit a couple SS1000 rides I was doing that would have only taken 16 hours when I just "didn't feel right" about continuing it. That's the mentality every IBA attempt should use. There's always another day.