Davesax36
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Saw an S10 ride by behind a guy getting interviewed for the ibr. Anybody know who it might be?
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IBR 2017
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Blind Squirrel
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Re: Iron butt rally
I've seen pictures of a couple S10s riding this year. ::015::
I've seen pictures of a couple S10s riding this year. ::015::
Madhatter
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Re: Iron butt rally
don't know who , but the rally starts in the morning june 26... check out their site , interesting read and when the race starts , sorry I meant rally, you can track them on the spotswalla map as they traverse the USA. cool stuff.
don't know who , but the rally starts in the morning june 26... check out their site , interesting read and when the race starts , sorry I meant rally, you can track them on the spotswalla map as they traverse the USA. cool stuff.
Re: Iron butt rally
Here's the details on bikes in the IBR.
"For the numbers folks out there, here is an overall summary of the bikes that the 117, now 116, riders have told us they plan to ride. Note that the numbers listed may not be exact and may not add up to 107, now 106, because some riders may not have updated the staff on their final decision on which bike to ride. We plan to post an update on this after the start on Monday.
BMW is by far the go-to choice of the most riders in the 2017 rally. One would rather not go there, but past results beg the questions to be asked. Has BMW gotten past the FD monkey on their back? Will the all encompassing Beemer integrated electronic CANBUS computer system snatch another finish from a disappointed rider? Or will the blue Kool-Aid be flowing to the tune of “Happy Days are Here Again” at the Finisher’s banquet? The thirty-seven Beemers include seventeen of the GS adventure bike variety, ten of the various years of RT’s, three versions of the K-bikes, and a few additional R variants (some oil cooled, some airheads).
The next most chosen brand for this rally is Honda. There are twenty four of them on the list, which includes a dozen or so Wings, a half dozen ST1300’s, an ST1100, and a few additional models.
Yamaha checks in with twenty one bikes, including eighteen representatives of the proven FJR platform from various years, along with a few Super Tenere adventure bikes in the mix.
Harley is the number one brand in terms of the bike of choice for riders doing the IBA Saddlesore 1000, but only eight riders in this field have chosen to rally for eleven days on the HD brand. They are mostly variations on the larger, dresser style FLH hogs, including one with a sidecar. But there is one Sportster in the mix, complete with a very recent engine replacement.
Most of the eight Kawasaki’s entered are the Gen2 C14 Connies, with a couple of Ninja’s rounding out the group. Some might consider a Ninja 250 a hopeless class bike, but in 2003, Leon Begeman’s 12th place Gold Medal finish proved what could be done by a determined rider on a quarter liter parallel twin.
Three of the four Triumphs entered are Trophy 1200 triples, with one chain drive Tiger 800 twin making another trip to the USA from across the pond.
Should both of the Suzuki’s that are entered be listed as members of the hopeless class? We shall see. There is a vintage two-stroke, water-cooled triple, GT750 “Water Buffalo” and a Burgman 400cc scooter. Vintage two stroke triples have typically been quite a challenge to
remain operational for 11 days in a row, but how will this “Water Buffalo” do under rookie Jerold Anderson? He has acknowledged that he will no doubt need his piloting skills, engineering credentials, and perhaps some duct tape and bailing wire to get to the finish. Scooters under good riders have managed to defy the odds and finish in prior IBR’s. Rider Yohinori Ishii is hoping to add one more scooter rider to that list. He has reported that this particular Burgman has successfully carried him over 105,000 miles already.
Even though Polaris has dropped Victory in favor of the Indian brand going forward, there are 2 die hard Victory’s entered.
And last but not least, there is one Aprilia representing the Italian marques."
Here's the details on bikes in the IBR.
"For the numbers folks out there, here is an overall summary of the bikes that the 117, now 116, riders have told us they plan to ride. Note that the numbers listed may not be exact and may not add up to 107, now 106, because some riders may not have updated the staff on their final decision on which bike to ride. We plan to post an update on this after the start on Monday.
BMW is by far the go-to choice of the most riders in the 2017 rally. One would rather not go there, but past results beg the questions to be asked. Has BMW gotten past the FD monkey on their back? Will the all encompassing Beemer integrated electronic CANBUS computer system snatch another finish from a disappointed rider? Or will the blue Kool-Aid be flowing to the tune of “Happy Days are Here Again” at the Finisher’s banquet? The thirty-seven Beemers include seventeen of the GS adventure bike variety, ten of the various years of RT’s, three versions of the K-bikes, and a few additional R variants (some oil cooled, some airheads).
The next most chosen brand for this rally is Honda. There are twenty four of them on the list, which includes a dozen or so Wings, a half dozen ST1300’s, an ST1100, and a few additional models.
Yamaha checks in with twenty one bikes, including eighteen representatives of the proven FJR platform from various years, along with a few Super Tenere adventure bikes in the mix.
Harley is the number one brand in terms of the bike of choice for riders doing the IBA Saddlesore 1000, but only eight riders in this field have chosen to rally for eleven days on the HD brand. They are mostly variations on the larger, dresser style FLH hogs, including one with a sidecar. But there is one Sportster in the mix, complete with a very recent engine replacement.
Most of the eight Kawasaki’s entered are the Gen2 C14 Connies, with a couple of Ninja’s rounding out the group. Some might consider a Ninja 250 a hopeless class bike, but in 2003, Leon Begeman’s 12th place Gold Medal finish proved what could be done by a determined rider on a quarter liter parallel twin.
Three of the four Triumphs entered are Trophy 1200 triples, with one chain drive Tiger 800 twin making another trip to the USA from across the pond.
Should both of the Suzuki’s that are entered be listed as members of the hopeless class? We shall see. There is a vintage two-stroke, water-cooled triple, GT750 “Water Buffalo” and a Burgman 400cc scooter. Vintage two stroke triples have typically been quite a challenge to
remain operational for 11 days in a row, but how will this “Water Buffalo” do under rookie Jerold Anderson? He has acknowledged that he will no doubt need his piloting skills, engineering credentials, and perhaps some duct tape and bailing wire to get to the finish. Scooters under good riders have managed to defy the odds and finish in prior IBR’s. Rider Yohinori Ishii is hoping to add one more scooter rider to that list. He has reported that this particular Burgman has successfully carried him over 105,000 miles already.
Even though Polaris has dropped Victory in favor of the Indian brand going forward, there are 2 die hard Victory’s entered.
And last but not least, there is one Aprilia representing the Italian marques."
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RonH
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Re: Iron butt rally
I always look forward to this event. They guard the identitys of the entrants til right before the start, so today with any luck we should know who is riding the Yamaha Tenere's. Always some interesting entries. This year I look forward to watching the 2 stroke GT750, and the mother/father/10yr old daughter team riding a Harley with sidecar.
I always look forward to this event. They guard the identitys of the entrants til right before the start, so today with any luck we should know who is riding the Yamaha Tenere's. Always some interesting entries. This year I look forward to watching the 2 stroke GT750, and the mother/father/10yr old daughter team riding a Harley with sidecar.
Wishing all our determined friends and fellow riders a safe journey as the start of the world famous Iron Butt Rally starts today. ::015::
Rider tracking at: https://spotwalla.com/locationViewer.php?id=429
Daily updates at: http://ironbutt.com/2017ibr.cfm
Start time 10 CDT
Rider tracking at: https://spotwalla.com/locationViewer.php?id=429
Daily updates at: http://ironbutt.com/2017ibr.cfm
Start time 10 CDT
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fwiw, I counted 4 Super Teneres.
fwiw, I counted 4 Super Teneres.
Rambler
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Rider 124 follows a different drummer it appears!
Rambler
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1 of them - a 2up team from UK.Checkswrecks said:
Blind Squirrel
Active Member
Re: Iron butt rally
Four S10s listed in the Sunday report. http://ironbutt.com/ibr/_2017/2017IBR-Sunday-June25-Day-1.pdf
Four S10s listed in the Sunday report. http://ironbutt.com/ibr/_2017/2017IBR-Sunday-June25-Day-1.pdf
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YamaHonda
New Member
2017 Iron Butt Rally
There is a Super Tenere entered in the 2017 Iron Butt Rally
link for the rider/bike list
http://ironbutt.com/ibr/_2017/2017IBR-Sunday-June25-Day-1.pdf
Link to 2017 Iron Butt Rally info page
http://ironbutt.com/2017ibr.cfm
Yamahonda
There is a Super Tenere entered in the 2017 Iron Butt Rally
link for the rider/bike list
http://ironbutt.com/ibr/_2017/2017IBR-Sunday-June25-Day-1.pdf
Link to 2017 Iron Butt Rally info page
http://ironbutt.com/2017ibr.cfm
Yamahonda
Madhatter
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Re: 2017 Iron Butt Rally
at least 2 in rally
at least 2 in rally
It appears that the tracking site as well as the IBR rally site got pummeled with viewers and was intermittent all day yesterday, lets hope for better access today 
Need my tracking fix.
BTW, all rider numbers on IBR tracking on spotwalla are switched out every day or so to protect the riders identity.
Need my tracking fix.BTW, all rider numbers on IBR tracking on spotwalla are switched out every day or so to protect the riders identity.
Cycledude
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Re: Iron butt rally
Yes I saw at least 4 Tenere there maybe more I'm not sure.
This is the second time I rode to the start of an Iron Butt, rode to the finish near St Louis Mo once, I hope to show up at the finish again this year. If you ever get the chance to go I highly recommend it !!! It's amazing to actually see what goes on at these events, the bikes , the riders and how it all works
Like lots of other riders he is carrying extra fuel, I actually talked to him, fuel range is over 300 miles, he rode it to Prudehoe bay last year.fac191 said:
Yes I saw at least 4 Tenere there maybe more I'm not sure.
This is the second time I rode to the start of an Iron Butt, rode to the finish near St Louis Mo once, I hope to show up at the finish again this year. If you ever get the chance to go I highly recommend it !!! It's amazing to actually see what goes on at these events, the bikes , the riders and how it all works
Warchild is a show in himself.
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Madhatter
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the IBA site is still sucking as of this moment... really enjoy following the event the past few rallies , hope they get their site right...
Re: Iron butt rally
I hope you had a ticket to the start banquet. I've been to three start banquets and really had a great time. At Pittsburg in 2013 we got a table over to the side out of the way and of all people, John Ryan walked up and asked if he could sit with us. That was about the best two hours of motorcycle talk you can imagine. If you ever get a chance to go to the halfway point check in, make sure to go. Riders are pouring in after 5-6 thousand miles scrambling to eat and get some work done on their bikes.Cycledude said:
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RonH
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John Ryan was probably the nicest guy that ever lived. Sorely missed. I saw a few riders stopping by a location about 7 miles away on the spotwalla page, so I rode up there and sat around a while and got to see 3 riders. It takes a little time for them to do the required documentation, then back on the road. I didn't want to interfere with what they were doing, so just sat around and watched, but still pretty fun to see them. I've been an avid follower of this event since 1984 when it first ran far as I remember.