FJRForum Official 2017 Iron Butt Rally Tracking/Analysis Thread

[dcarver]

Ahh, RJ, mi El-Toro-Poo-Poo stirring amigo! Great to read you're still alive and kicking. Oh wait. That was for me.

BTW, when does gen 3 start? Hopefully after 2013, yes? Otherwise Naomi will have to kick your ***.

I recall the days when only a Gen1 was the SUPERIOR mount... but that was before you had gray hair.

JSNS and https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//public/style_emoticons/default/****.gif

Hugs n' Kisses

 

[Hello Kitty]

I am ALWAYS for the Hopeless class. Bergman, Goldwing, Water Buffalo? Most coolio! Go men, GO!

I'm always happy with two strokes.

Wait, that's not what I meant...

That's what she said?

Wait, no, that doesn't work here, does it?

 

[Tyler]

Wendy is looking REALLY none the worse for the wear. I think she is living rent free in many of the top riders' minds, if not all of them!

That lady rocks on so many different levels... and I think she's feeling pretty good... she's a veteran and has done this enough times that she's learned a lot and knows how to make the right choices for herself and her ride... B)

 

[Shemp]

Just spoke with Bob Lilly. Said 2nd leg was ********! He was not happy. He said "that's how it goes"

 

[Timmer]

RJ, it's nice when hope springs eternal for Gen3.

 

[puppychow]

Hey RJ!

Do you even ride anymore bro'??

Any Gen is faster than a 2004 packed away in the garage...

 

[RenoJohn]

RJ, it's nice when hope springs eternal for Gen3.

When math doesn't work, hope is all that's left. Gen3 so dissapointing in rally results compared to it's more nimble and faster older siblings. Sad to witness. Hope on you crazy diamonds.

 

[danalipps]

Has everyone made it in? It doesn't look like Spot has updated in a bit, at least not when I try to update it.

 

[robeth]

Has everyone made it in? It doesn't look like Spot has updated in a bit, at least not when I try to update it.

Just left the parking lot.

All riders in. Last rider checked in at about 2050. Except, of course, for those riders who have phoned in that they will not make it by 2200.

Sleep tight, riders!

 

[Uncle Hud]

Amen. Sleep tight, riders.

 

[Hello Kitty]

Lots of planning going on in Allen, TX right about now!

 

[TestPilot]

Glad my Gen 3 doesn't need those goofy looking hoses.......

It's not the riders bike that needs the cooling. It's his extra large Cojones - glad you don't have that problem. Just sayin'

 

[cas42]

Was anybody on the scene last night or this morning who can give us an idea of how the riders seemed in general....energy level, spirit level, etc?

And will the updated standings after leg 2 be posted? : )

So curious...

 

[Hello Kitty]

Oh, I'm sure they will be posted soon enough, I'm dying to find out. I heard that one of my favorites climbed substantially in the ranks and I couldn't be happier. I'm not sure how the IBA feels about people blabbing before they release info, so I'm keeping my trap shut, it'll come out soon enough.

The couple riders I've spoken with all seem terrific, great spirits. Some others have had challenges, but it sounds like everyone is okay in the emotional department for the most part. This is a very fun rally, I think. And I think that does a lot of for the general vibe of the rally. Reminds me of how I (and others) felt in 2009. Just having fun with the rally itself.

 

[cas42]

Hello Kitty - awesome! So glad to hear all of that!!

 

[danalipps]

The rider I have spoken too (come on how we all know who that is) is doing great. He's got a plan and is ready to go. The standings are interesting.

 

[Hello Kitty]

YES! Results posted. GO ERIK AND WENDY!!!!

 

[cas42]

Dana, LOL and glad to hear that your rider is doing great!

Can't wait to see those standings! Aaaaah - still don't see them on the IBR site. Edit: never mind- my IBR page hadn't been refreshing. Thanks for the heads-up Hello Kitty.

 

[dougc]

Dana, LOL and glad to hear that your rider is doing great!Can't wait to see those standings! Aaaaah - still don't see them on the IBR site.

Dale will probably post but it's there now.

 

[Warchild]

CHECKPOINT 2 RESULTS: https://ibr.wvi.com

FJR1300s in Top 20:

- Eric Lipps - 2nd

- Wendy Crocket -7th

- Ken Aman - 15th

- Brian Walters - just outside Top 20, @ 21st place.