I rode 750 miles in 15 hours and it was no problem. Take your time relax and don't worry. It is a very safe pace to do 1,000 in 24 hours. Rest when you need it and like was said keep water on hand. I did it because I was that far from home and had to work the next day. DAMN BOSSES LOL

 

Done a few in the past...

Dress\take changes of outerwear: From hot weather riding - Cold & damp...

Take and drink water\fluids every chance you get.. When you stop for gas.. Drink water and walk...

Take your time... Ride with friends or group...

Take a few PRE-RIDES to ready yourself for the Iron-Butt..

But most important HAVE A GREAT TIME...

 

I just did an Iron Butt two weeks ago. We left at 4:30 am and got back at 11:30 pm. We stopped religiously every 150 miles, where we got fuel, ate power bars and drank gatorade or water. Speed is not necessary, we averaged 55 mph and still had plent of time to go.

The night before, I loaded the bike up with 6 bottles of gatorade and 6 bottles of water, a box of power bars and a couple of bags of beef jerky. I highly reccommend a heated jacket as well as ear plugs.

To fight off monotony, make sure you have some good tunes.

I rode with 2 other bikes, that is the max that I would suggest. I would have preffered to ride with only one other person. At times people got a little testy and personallities got in the way as the day wore on.

The bike ran flawlessly for the trip until the very end, the primary fluid started to reek. It turned out, I fried a stator. I made the entire trip, but now need to replace the stator.

All in all, it is a lot of fun. Good luck.

 

Why would this newbe post this?

 

Great answer, keep up the good work.

I have been thinking about trying IBA ride. Looking forward to the responses. I have been doing some reading about these rides on the gl1800 site. Good luck. W

 

Great suggestions guys... helps alot. Thanks for cluing me in on all the rules and ways to collect receipts... hadn't really considered.

Also, like the thoughts of "moderation" and taking your time.

John

 

I did the 1000 Saddlesore in June '06. Ontario Ca. to Arizona and back. The advicegiven has been right on.One of the most important points is don't hot rod. Keep an average speed of 75 mph. You won't have to stop as frequently for fuel. Good luck

 

Not sure what your answer means? Is there some valuable info on the GL site that you would like to refer me to? Or did you think Mile High's answer to my original question was a good answer (which it was not)?

I didn't ask for opinions or a critique on my choice of rides... I asked about suggestions on how to make the ride... Feel free to provide good information... I dont' need to be told what motorcyle to ride... I've already made that decision and couldn't be happier.

 

Just ride around the block for 1000 miles in case something breaks on your bike. that way you'll be close to home.

 

Most of the suggestions here are good ones.

Assuming you have saddlebags/trunk, take along a clipboard, a couple envelopes, a pre-numbered log sheet, and a couple extra pens.

I like to stop for gas, write down the time, location, and mileage, then copy the corresponding log sheet number to the back of the gas receipt. Now slip the receipt into the envelope attached to the clipboard and off you go. Practice this a couple times before your ride so you can develop a routine.

Keeping track of the gas receipts and log sheet entries can become a real hassle (not to mention time consuming) if you just stuff them into a pocket.

Good luck!!!