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  1. doug5551

    FJR Mileage Milestones

    <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="timk" data-cid="1100828" data-time="1381928159"><p> I met Greyghost at a roadside rest along the Ohio River. All I'll say is 300,000 isn't the current milage. :o ))</p></blockquote> I look forward to an update when he has...
  2. doug5551

    Iron Butt Rally

    <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="OX-34" data-cid="1098566" data-time="1380886095"><p> <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Specter" data-cid="1098559" data-time="1380862770"><p>The downsides........ Cost. $1800 entry fee, hotel bills, lots of fuel...
  3. doug5551

    Hell Week

    Tony, The IBA does list the number of days, but for the hell week rides, it isnt accurate. It says 10, when they were in fact under 7. Tony, The IBA does list the number of days, but for the hell week rides, it isnt accurate. It says 10, when they were in fact under 7.
  4. doug5551

    BBG attempt this Friday-Saturday, September 20-21

    Great detailed notes and a great finishing picture. However, it looks like one of you may have shrunk because of the ride...
  5. doug5551

    BBG attempt this Friday-Saturday, September 20-21

    Here are some pictures of pathfinder, so you can easily identify him at the gas station: Filling out paperwork immediately upon arrival: Enjoying a California Cheeseburger during a brief one hour break: Travel Man enjoying a burger: Travel Man:
  6. doug5551

    BBG attempt this Friday-Saturday, September 20-21

    Pathfinder is a good guy. He once rode 2250 miles with a friend just to have a cheeseburger with me in Ocatillo, CA!
  7. doug5551

    Going to the Dark Side

    Skooter, Are you sure that she was admiring your car tire? I am pretty sure it was your "2KDAY" license plate she was going gaga over! XOXO PS-you are missing an s......"day*s*"?!?! :)
  8. doug5551

    Has it really been 5 years!

    I heard about it the next am when I arrived at the group ride meeting point in Redlands that Neil mentioned above. Tim has certainly been in my thoughts many times over the last five years...
  9. doug5551

    Picked Up a 2013 Today

    Giddyup +1
  10. doug5551

    2013 Team Lyle Nevada Stampede Results

    There are still five big rides being processed, but this was just announced. Many thanks to all the riders for submitting their paperwork. Certified Rides: Bun Burner Gold 1500 The Team Lyle Nevada Stampede Rally Nancy Lefcourt Carson, CA 05/18/13 BMW R1200RT 1,550 BBG-NV David E. Walls...
  11. doug5551

    Presenting Duke's Succesor, Duchess!

    Thanks for the update. I look forward to more pics!
  12. doug5551

    Aux fuel pump

    On my gravity feed, I wait till I am at two bars, then throw the lever. That has worked perfectly for 80k miles.
  13. doug5551

    Iron Butt Rally Ride Report

    Fantastic ride report. I really enjoyed it and appreciate the hard work you did on the ride, and to find the time to do the write up. Congrats!!!
  14. doug5551

    2013 Iron Butt Rally - The Inside View

    Well, Matt, I am really happy to hear how pleased you are with your most excellent finish in this years IBR, and your view that it is the single biggest physical feat of your life. But don't forget about what you did in the Team Lyle Nevada Stampede Biathlon. I am pretty sure you did a bit...
  15. doug5551

    2013 Iron Butt Rally - The Inside View

    In 2011, the IBR numbers were determined by the alphabetical order of the state you came from, and then your last name in alpha order for those within the state. California rider named Barrett = #6.
  16. doug5551

    2013 Iron Butt Rally - The Inside View

    I just got off the phone with eeksnake. He is in great spirits and heading to cranberry. He says he may be a little into the penalty period, but still has time to spare before dnf time. Says he is having a great time, and enjoying seeing so much of America. Go Chris!!!
  17. doug5551

    2013 Iron Butt Rally - The Inside View

    At least 4 other FJR riders too.... At least 4 other FJR riders too....
  18. doug5551

    Long Distance FJR - set up etc

    Paul is BIODESL https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/151648-my-next-big-ride/
  19. doug5551

    A Weekend To Remember..

    Great report. Your note about zebras reminded me of the time I saw zebras at Hearst Castle many years ago. Also good to see pics of Brian and the Warfamily.
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