FJRForum Official 2015 Iron Butt Rally Tracking/Analysis thread

[Warchild]

I just personally inspected the bike.... it is fucked.

Literally - and I do mean, *literally* - only the plastic cowling holds the mirror and Krista on the bike, and it droops down several inchs.

This needs serious fixing, it can't go as it is...

 

[HotRodZilla]

I've got like 5 people looking for a welder. The best shop I know of let their welder take vacation today. "If you would have called yesterday..." I'm looking around. EVERYONE welds steel. It's hard to find an aluminum guy.

 

[HotRodZilla]

I'm betting some strap and bailing wire, and I could get that thing solid.

 

[HotRodZilla]

Just found a guy. Jeeze

 

[BikerGeek99]

Based on WC's evaluation...

Just found a guy. Jeeze

Good on ya for helping out, AJ.

 

[Pete]

Well, you wanted to hear from the players and how things are going...

I'm still in San Diego! Here's why

https://ibpete.blogspot.com/2015/06/2015-ibr-rally-prep.html

 

[qkslver]

I just sent Dale an email pertaining to the sub frame. If it is a Gen1 bike then it is aluminum since after `05 they are steel. I have Gen1 frame that has a slightly tweaked RH mirror tab. If needed I`ll overnight it, butt need to know NOW.

 

[Warchild]

Sounds like HotRodZilla has it handled... excellent!

 

[Canadian FJR]

This deserves some pics.

Canadian FJR

 

[qkslver]

Excellent!

Excellent!

 

[Squirley]

Breaking news!

Ready to bookmark the 2015 IBR public Spotwalla page?

https://spotwalla.com/locationViewer.php?id=283

Rider snapshot, 8pm MDT, 25 June 2015:

LOVE. THIS. MAP!!! Good luck everyone, I'm rooting for the few from the PNW

 

[TripperMike]

I hope they can get it to you this afternoon Pete.

Not what you had in mind I'm sure for pre-rally preparation.

Have as relaxing of a ride out to Albuquerque as you can.

 

[TripperMike]

Really great idea Tony to arrive a few days early for this very reason.

Sending strong mojo to the welder that he can perform excellently.

 

[HotRodZilla]

Shiiiiiiit. NEVER doubt the resourcefulness of the Zilla. If we can ever figure out how to put that sumbitch back together, Tony is officially good!!

I only got one pic. Sorry:

 

[HotRodZilla]

BTW if you're ever in Albuquerque and need welding, that guy is James at AtoZ welding at 3300 4th St NW. He was an awesome guy. Dropped what he was doing to help Tony out. Very cool guy who also rides.

 

[karstenp]

I met Tony in the parking lot this morning and he was a little stressed by the broken frame and not sure that he was going to able to start. I told him get his issue posted on the FJR forum asap and this community would have him fixed up in no time. I had to leave to get a tire change and then come back to find out that he is already at a welding shop. You guys are amazing. If you recall I had a leaking rear drive just prior to the 2011 IBR start. A post of the FJR forum and LowandSilent bailed me out by swapping my bad drive with his. The FJR community ROCKS!

 

[BikerGeek99]

Suh-WEET!!

Good on ya, AJ!

Shiiiiiiit. NEVER doubt the resourcefulness of the Zilla. If we can ever figure out how to put that sumbitch back together, Tony is officially good!!

 

[Shemp]

Zilla you da man!!! Tony, quit trying to dnf warchild drops the green!! Enjoy all and be safe

 

[Burnspot]

Nice job AJ and good luck Tony!

 

[Shemp]