FJRForum Official 2019 Iron Butt Rally Tracking/Analysis Thread

[Canadian FJR]

Just passed an FJR near Drummondville, Quebec heading towards Montreal. Looked like a Tanji fuel cell.

Gonna get wet.

Canadian FJR

 

[Warchild]

DAY 11: ACQUAINTED WITH THE NIGHT

https://ibr.wvi.com/

 

[eflyguy]

I suppose Key West could have been a 3rd option but that would put a rider pretty close to Greenville for the finish and would perhaps be "too simple" for this rally. (if 4200 miles could be called simple

I just want to highlight the scale of what these folks are doing. Calling Key West "pretty close" to Greenville - just, damn. That would be a spring break road trip for most "normal" humans.

 

[Auburn]

DAY 11: ACQUAINTED WITH THE NIGHT
https://ibr.wvi.com/

A great read with suitable acknowledgment of Iggy's observation that more FJR will finish then started the IBR. And a well deserved comment about the recent slew of mechanical failures on the Bavarian branded bikes.

 

[brady]

I suppose Key West could have been a 3rd option but that would put a rider pretty close to Greenville for the finish and would perhaps be "too simple" for this rally. (if 4200 miles could be called simple

I just want to highlight the scale of what these folks are doing. Calling Key West "pretty close" to Greenville - just, damn. That would be a spring break road trip for most "normal" humans.

I was thinking about the feat of going from Kennewick,WA to Key West ,FL to Greenville, SC in basically 4 days.

 

[kgjl]

I am very worried about all of them on the wrong side of Atlanta. That is a heavy traffic city.

 

[08FJR4ME]

I don't see how we won't have several folks in the DNF catagory.

Hoping for the best, Dave

 

[wingshot]

I'm hoping that public spot is lagging more than we can see. There are a few that won't make it otherwise.

 

[Warchild]

At this point in time, one hour until the Penalty Window opens, Spotwalla lag becomes pronounced. Except for those who are obviously too far away ( greater than 3 hours), you just can't rely on Spotwalla for pinpoint accuracy.

 

[08FJR4ME]

Tic Toc, Tic Toc, Tic Toc.

 

[BkerChuck]

My bike didn't start the rally but it appears it will finish it! Go JD Smith!

 

[Jim A.]

".....at the Nicky Haden Memorial in Kentucky. Two riders showed up, Mike Coons and Peter Green."

So, Coons will lose half his points for switching bikes. Will he lose half the remaining points for switching first names???

 

[08FJR4ME]

One of the outliers is in a truck stop. This may mean a couple of things. Either they realize it's over and they are having a nice breakfast or bike issues.

Dave

 

[extrememarine]

My bike didn't start the rally but it appears it will finish it! Go JD Smith!

That's a pretty awesome bit of history for you and the bike to have - wonder if he'll be stopping by his local Yamaha dealership post rally??

I'd love to hear what the defensive comments are from the BMW crowd are.

Right now - hope everyone gets in safe, and that the strip of I-85 between Atlanta and Greenville is smooth and wide open...

 

[extrememarine]

Glass half full - they needed to fill one tank and empty another!

One of the outliers is in a truck stop. This may mean a couple of things. Either they realize it's over and they are having a nice breakfast or bike issues.
Dave

 

[BkerChuck]

The source of the oil leak on JD's BMW appear to be high up and centered over the front of the motor. Without stripping anything off the bike for a better view there looks to be some kind of a sending unit or sensor I can't really tell. Oil has poured out and sprayed down both sides and across both cylinders and heads. A lot of oil. I had a car one time blow out the oil pressure sending unit and I'm just wondering if this could be similar. Hope for his sake it's not catastrophic.

 

[Max Wedge]

It would be fun if there was a live feed of the finish. Anyone hack the security cams at the hotel?

 

[Stebs]

My bike didn't start the rally but it appears it will finish it! Go JD Smith!

That's a pretty awesome bit of history for you and the bike to have - wonder if he'll be stopping by his local Yamaha dealership post rally??

I'd love to hear what the defensive comments are from the BMW crowd are.

Right now - hope everyone gets in safe, and that the strip of I-85 between Atlanta and Greenville is smooth and wide open...

How does second place feel, that's not a defensive comment, as Owens takes a third crown to add to his already record breaking feats, probably won't know until tomorrow morning who won this rally unless your at the banquet.

 

[extrememarine]

Good point - Owens has his particular bike sorted, or has figured out how to protect his rides from the gremlins that have dashed the hopes of other's on the brand. Or maybe he's just had good eggs. From the sidelines, the poor performance trend of the brand would carry more weight that the accomplishments of one riders bike for me.

Back on track - Wish I had the time to be in Greenville to see them ride in, and I can't wait to hear / read the next few rally reports to hear what challenges were overcome, what were the good, the bad, and the ugly decisions made out on the road.

How does second place feel, that's not a defensive comment, as Owens takes a third crown to add to his already record breaking feats, probably won't know until tomorrow morning who won this rally unless your at the banquet.

 

[Stitch]

“Sidebar 2” is up - https://ibr.wvi.com/ibr/2019/2019IBR_Sidebar_2.pdf