FJRForum Official 2017 Iron Butt Rally Tracking/Analysis Thread

[Uncle Hud]

GearHeadGrrrl posted: This Gen vs. Gen feud seems a bit ridiculous... To me they're all FJR1300s with the newer models receiving a few improvements.

It's just RenoJohn posting up after a two-year absence. He's obviously jealous of the Gen3's much improved ergonomics, cruise control, more powerful alternator, and improved aesthetics.

What's another 3 or 4 pounds of comfort features on my "fat bike", when I can still get her to Mach 2 in third gear?

 

[RJAMT]

Looks like the first 2 riders made it to the ferry dock in North Sydney, Nova Scotia with 2 others hot on their heels. Now lets see if they all get on the boat.

Looks like we also have someone in Saskatchewan plus 3 more passing through the Blackfeet reservation on their way to Alberta?

Sure wish I knew where ALL the riders are. Could someone be in British Columbia? Back down in the Keys? Fascinating stuff.

 

[eddiememphis]

DAY 8 : MUSIC, FOG, AND BEASTS


SIDEBAR 5 : ONE OF THEM


https://ibr.wvi.com

No sidebar 5 comes up.

 

[Canadian FJR]

I see that at least one rider is having a nap in Nova Scotia. Good weather for the next few days.

Maybe waiting for the 11:45 boat ??

Canadian FJR

 

[danalipps]

There are at least 4 there. Their spots are all piled up.

 

[Ignacio]

I believe 5 are in the ferry line...and all 5 get to ride the boat,

 

[RenoJohn]

I believe 5 are in the ferry line...and all 5 get to ride the boat,

Fantastic!!! Naughtycal times.

Cheers to making the boat, now hopefully they get some rest. Quite a trip.

RJ

 

[Tyler]

There are at least 4 there. Their spots are all piled up.

So when there a few on a quest like that, they're bound to bump up against each other... would love to be a fly on the wall for the encounters!

 

[GinaMcD]

One seems to be napping at a hotel here in town. If they plan to continue their push north, I hope they check out and get back on the road before the 4th of July beach traffic starts clogging up I-495N.

 

[cas42]

Sidebar 5 was really powerful. Great job conveying the "why" and what it takes to keep going.

Speaking of which, does anyone know how the rest bonuses work for leg 3 -- how many are there? Are they designated to certain nights or used at the rider's discretion?

 

[marcusorelius]

Sportster Rider Chris had his stator go out today, he's hooked up a car battery to get him to sportster forum's Brad's house to replace stator.

 

[Stitch]

Speaking of which, does anyone know how the rest bonuses work for leg 3 -- how many are there? Are they designated to certain nights or used at the rider's discretion?

Sorry, I don't, but my friend has been going hard since he departed the CP yesterday. I'm hoping that he gets off the bike for a bit of bonus rest soon. He knows what he's doing, but that doesn't mean that I don't worry a bit.

 

[eddiememphis]

250 Ninja north of Salmon, Idaho. Not sure why, other than that's an awesome road.

 

[Ignacio]

I believe one in Leg 1, another in Leg 2, and probably one or two in this Leg. Generally they have 24 hour period to start the bonus...giving much rider discretion and in whatever time zone they are. My guess Is Tuesday and Thursday or Monday and Wednesday if two in this leg.

The IBR rewards resting well with points.

 

[velvet fog]

250 Ninja north of Salmon, Idaho. Not sure why, other than that's an awesome road.

Yes, yes it is. Challis to Salmon at about 80 is what motorcycles were made for.

 

[eddiememphis]

250 Ninja north of Salmon, Idaho. Not sure why, other than that's an awesome road.

Yes, yes it is. Challis to Salmon at about 80 is what motorcycles were made for.

He did Salmon to Missoula. In the dark. On a Baby Ninja.

 

[Uncle Hud]

eddiememphis posted: He did Salmon to Missoula. In the dark. On a Baby Ninja.

Of course he did. He's in the Iron Butt Rally, and it's not his first one.

 

[eddiememphis]

eddiememphis posted: He did Salmon to Missoula. In the dark. On a Baby Ninja.

Of course he did. He's in the Iron Butt Rally, and it's not his first one.

And that is what separates them from us.

 

[puppychow]

Couple of riders possibly heading to Happy Camp on 96. One of them rode across 299 from Redding. Glad to see a couple of them finally enjoying the motorcycling in Northern California this rally.

Big Foot at 299 & 96 in Willow Creek?

No, the Bigfoot statue is in Happy Camp.

 

[Canadian FJR]

Those riders in Nova Scotia, they need to nab whatever bonus then catch one of two returning ferries or head north to Labrador where there is another ferry.

The timing either way is critical.

Either way, they get to see some beautiful country.

Canadian FJR