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Shoganai · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:59 am Post subject: Damn you gauntlet throwing Duck!

Bring it!

I'll see your gauntlet and raise you one Iron Butt 50cc and one or two Bun Burner Gold!

Take that my feathered friend :razz

There are several routes that overlap in PNW due to possible changes in end points.

So it it's going to be an 18 day, 9400 mile ride that will include (one) Iron Butt 50CC (cross country from Jacksonville to Sad Diego in < 50 hours) and I might be able to squeeze in (two) Iron Butt Bun Burner Gold's (1500 miles in < 24 hours).

I will also be pre-riding the DustyButt 1000 route which is a 1000 miles on dirt in less than 24 hour ride, weather permitting. Since I'll be on my 1996 K1100RS for this ride, 1000 miles solo on dirt in both day and night will be entertaining.

I will be riding from DC to Jacksonville, San Diego, Seattle, Mount Rainer, Grassy Valley CA, Gerlach NV, Fort Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Worth, Springfield MO then back to DC.

The 50CC is the same one I almost died on in 2007. I want to re-attempt it and this is the first year I'm physically and mentally ready to try again.

In 2007 while attempting an Iron Butt 50CC to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation I crashed at over 70 mph that resulted a severe concussion, burst fracture T6 and T7, and fractures of T5 through T10 left lateral spinus processes. I got a chopper ride I don't remember. I lost 9 days time and still suffer from memory issues and the damage to my spine causes me chronic pain, esp. with riding. It's still a small price to pay to give a little something to dying children. I did raise $12,900 none the less.

I leave on 7/29.

See ya soon!!

Quack Very Happy

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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

Nana korobi ya oki

merlin geikie · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:48 am Post subject:

Crikey Shogs!

You are a dare Devil!!!!

Please do be safe although I know it must be very dangerous!

Helmet cam for part would be good on youtube for us spectators Wink

I will be rooting for ya Shogs...

All that dirt on the K is awesome... BTW the K12rs loves dirt with the leading arm suspension.

All good to you Wink

DLBass · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:00 am Post subject:

Go Girl!

Stay shiny side up Gwen. And if you feel yourself nodding, take a break.

David
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Ernie-NH · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:42 am Post subject:

Good morning Shogi !!!!

HEY.... great rides planned... I'll have my candles ready to light, my rubber chicken, oyster-shells and burt offerings ready for the incantations, and my Vuvuzela blasting as loud as possible, all on your behalf !! Wishing you all the best and a very safe ride above all....especially on the sand !

Again BEST wishes and good luck... we'll be waiting for the videos.

Ernie in NH [/u]
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'95 K1100LT
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BobZ(IL) · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:39 am Post subject:

Stop to smell the roses once in a while sweetie. Very Happy

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'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
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boxerNZ · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:37 pm Post subject: ironbutt

sounds like my sort of ride, take lots of little breaks
why are u doing this ride by yourself is it part of the rules

have fun darryl
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Shoganai · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:49 pm Post subject: Re: ironbutt

merlin geikie · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:59 am Post subject:

Shogs writes;

Shoganai · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:18 am Post subject:

Here is the Spot Share page I set up for this trip.

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0pzg1yglnTmEhU9GvAhqmHaMVYbA0XTXI

There's nothing on there now, (maybe some data from Steve recent trips) but there will be when I start moving
It's open assess so you don't need a password.
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

Nana korobi ya oki

drikko · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 3:10 am Post subject:

Take care Shogs. remember this is just for fun, and BTW I agree with you about riding solo with one exception, my current riding pal and I manage to get the piss stops in sync, ie whenever we freaking can= each tank of fuel being old farts!! Laughing

Looking forward to following your progress but don't let it be an obsession that eclipses common sense Smile

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Laverda RGS 1000 '84
Jim Young Trailer Sailer 5.7M WB

DISCLAIMER:- Anything I say may have been when I was drunk so please don't take it personally.

'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
Oscar Wilde

merlin geikie · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:55 am Post subject:

Drikko is right;

Steverino · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject:

Off the grid · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:33 pm Post subject:

Please ride safe Gwen. Comfy couch and tasty BBQ waiting for you in NorCal.
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2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

mnb · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 2:32 pm Post subject:

PM me when you're on your way to the SF Bay Area and maybe we could meet at Alice's for lunch and/or ride a few roads?

My contract at work ended on Friday, so I'm free every day pretty much right now.
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1997 BMW K1100LT ABS Special Edition
2003 Husqvarna TE610e
2007 Harley Davidson Road King
2009 BMW F800GS
2011 Husqvarna TE310
2014 Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak MNB Edition

Jim · Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 3:01 pm Post subject:

Looks like Gwen is about 10 minutes from sticking her toes in the Pacific and getting her bottle of sand - or whatever it is you do when you ride C - C...
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

drikko · Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:37 am Post subject:

Looks like she's having a bit of a snooze!!
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K1100RS '97
Laverda RGS 1000 '84
Jim Young Trailer Sailer 5.7M WB

DISCLAIMER:- Anything I say may have been when I was drunk so please don't take it personally.

'Bigamy is having one wife/husband too many. Monogamy is the same.'
Oscar Wilde

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:23 am Post subject:

So, around 44 hours? 6pm 7/30 to 2+ pm 8/1.

WAY to go Gwen!
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
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Off the grid · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 1:55 am Post subject:

Look who stopped by.
Hint....it's not a Cylon from Battlestar Galactica.

It's an old friend....who rides too far, too fast for many to follow. Which suits her just fine.

She slugged down a few Monster Energy Drinks, flipped me the bird and hit the road after many hugs.

Ride safe, Gwen. Don't let your guard down.
Good seeing ya, toots.
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2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:08 am Post subject:

Gwen & Dave,

That picture is a keeper......

"East Coast meets on West Coast" Excellent.

Keep riding safe on your trip Gwen. Careful out there- I understand that those California drivers and riders are a bit nutty. Laughing

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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Ernie-NH · Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:13 am Post subject:

Hey Gwen...

"Looking GOOD !!! "".... but PLEASE ride safe, gotta remember we're all on that seat with you, every minute and every mile !

Wishing you all the very very best........// Ernie in NH
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