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c10
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I could only watch 5 minutes.
Having none of his issues except the rain.
Not sure why he needs to wear sunglasses inside making his video.
1busa
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It does take a lot of time and the more concise and meticulous you are the easy it is for them to verify your rides. Don’t know if I was just lucky or it was my attention to detail but I had my Iron Butt verified within a month. From what I read it typically takes 2-3 months for them to go over everything
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Yes yours was fast . I think though with winter setting in that mine might go quickly ( 1 to 2 months ) I'm in no rush as its been done in my mind . The one I missed out on in 2008 on a 2007 stock DR650 would be nice to have . I gave up at 985 miles due to missing two fuel receipts , and at 985 I was cooked with two blisters on my butt . My Iron butt member / friend was with me , and said I didnt think we would make it 500 miles .
To do 985 in a 16 hour period on that bike ( seat mostly ) was far harder than the ones on the Bird .
Cruise control , Russel day long saddle , heated gear it almost felt like cheating
c10
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Don’t get worried if your IBA response is s l o w. I’m also on the MTF, http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/messages/?start=Start+Reading+>> and there are plenty of IB riders there who have mentioned how long verification can take.
1busa
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Yeah the only way to get your feet wet is jump in the pool!!!
All you gotta do is plan your route, pack your gear, and make sure your bike is mechanically up to the task ie tires, oil, etc
Other than that just keep track of your fuel receipts store em in a zip lock bag and your set.
atlbusa
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So I have done many 1000-1500 mile straight through rides. DesMoines-Pensacola, Atlanta - Chicago, Atlanta- Rochester NY. But never Iron Butt Documented. Wife has a 12' Ninja 250, we promised it to my son since he joined Army. He is stationed in Colorado Springs. I want to ride it to him 2100+ miles. Iron butt has a 1500 mile in 36 hr. Think I can knock it out. And cross country on a 250 sounds fun. Hell I remember when the Zuma 50 came out, one of the motorcycle magazines rod 2 cross country. Figure this 250 should be able to knock out 2100 miles no problem! So am I nutz? Big Pine key, FL to Colorado Springs? the 250 dont scare me but on a Kawasaki is what scares me LOLOLOL
c10
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I cant see riding a 250 ninja cross the country as fun in any stretch unless I was 18 chasing hot tail . The seat alone would be difficult after a few hundred miles . Lots of vibration to deal with too . Maybe go try 300 miles straight with nothing but a fuel stop . that might change your mind .
We used to get the strap in school and an arse booting when we got home from the old man. Teachers were always right in them days.
doing 1500 on a 250 would be a Titanium Butt Run. lol! I thought that a bit clever on me part?
ali123
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I could do it
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