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The big storm in the SE didn't help anyone not geting it done on the first day getting what ever points in Key West.
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FJR's In The 2005 Iron Butt Rally
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Warchild
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Looks like we've had a slight FJR1300 mishap!
Rick Martin was evidently taking a Combat Nap at an Iron Butt Motel somewhere, and the kickstand must have sunk into the turf or something, because its reported that the bike toppled over on him.
He evidently wasn't injured (at least, not badly enough to stop), and he is continuing onward. Hope I see him at the Finish Line the day after tomorrow.... I'm sure I will; Rick is a tough old bird.....
Well, I'm on the road to Denver in a few hours.... talk to youse guys next Sunday....
Rick Martin was evidently taking a Combat Nap at an Iron Butt Motel somewhere, and the kickstand must have sunk into the turf or something, because its reported that the bike toppled over on him.
He evidently wasn't injured (at least, not badly enough to stop), and he is continuing onward. Hope I see him at the Finish Line the day after tomorrow.... I'm sure I will; Rick is a tough old bird.....
Well, I'm on the road to Denver in a few hours.... talk to youse guys next Sunday....
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Happened to catch one of the FJRs passing through Boise westbound on I-84 about 3 pm MST on 8/31. Not sure who it is,---but a 2005 blue man, New York plates. He got thru town in good shape, prior to any rush hour delays. I followed along for about 10 minutes, very solid rider, nothing crazy, stretching his legs quite a bit. On his way to the coast for a big bonus tally no doubt.
FJR iron
Good luck, fella!
FJR iron
Good luck, fella!
Bluestreek
Bluestreek
Or he threw himself under the bike for the save.
Rogue
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Looks like Jim Owen's BMW broke down!
Woodstock
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And dougc looks to be about 300mi out with about 12 hrs to go.
Woodstock
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I expected more action on this thread today. How are the FJR's doing coming back on time?
All the people that might report are not at home where they have great Internet access. They're in Denver where they'd have to pay huges sums of money to type on cheesy computers attached to their hotel room TV.
I'd call them, but the ones I know are conspicuously without cell phones (e.g. Warchild).
I believe we're now in a defacto new blackout for the next few hours.....as all the newsmakers are in the parking lot kibitizing with the road weary riders.
I'd call them, but the ones I know are conspicuously without cell phones (e.g. Warchild).
I believe we're now in a defacto new blackout for the next few hours.....as all the newsmakers are in the parking lot kibitizing with the road weary riders.
Woodstock
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Oh, come on, even in Denver, I'm sure there's enough 802.11 spots.
Anyone know of any IBR blog?
protondecay123
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10…Peter Hoogeveen… 12,065…93,684
18…Tom Melchild……………10,023…87,014
21…Bob St George…………10,151…86,650
24…Dean Tanji…………………11,346…86,374
26…Harry Kaplan……………12,193…85,453
29…George Zelenz…………10,997…84,448
31…John Ferber………………12,142…83,968
37…Rick Martin………………11,303…81,458
43…Doug Chapman……………11,831…79,372
60…Tobie Stevens…………9,973……64,425
DNF…Andy Mills………………7,919……39,542
From Bob Higdon's report: "Andy Mills, one of the Minnesota Crew... was not at the banquet tonight. Last night his bike went down on I-80 in Wyoming after hitting a tire carcass. Fortunately --- this rally has been absolutely blessed with good fortune --- Andy was not hurt. I was thinking of him tonight as the names of the finishers were called out. The remains of a truck tire on a dark night kept Mills from a top ten finish."
Condolences for the misfortune, Andy. But a personal breath of relief that you weren't hurt.
A hearty round of applause for each of the above (and all of the riders) for hard-fought rally in what, to some, may have been one of the most challengingly designed IBRs in recent memory.
btw: leg 3 score cards are temporarily at: https://www.ironbutt.com/ibr/2005/3.html until they can be moved to their final location.
10…Peter Hoogeveen… 12,065…93,684
18…Tom Melchild……………10,023…87,014
21…Bob St George…………10,151…86,650
24…Dean Tanji…………………11,346…86,374
26…Harry Kaplan……………12,193…85,453
29…George Zelenz…………10,997…84,448
31…John Ferber………………12,142…83,968
37…Rick Martin………………11,303…81,458
43…Doug Chapman……………11,831…79,372
60…Tobie Stevens…………9,973……64,425
DNF…Andy Mills………………7,919……39,542
From Bob Higdon's report: "Andy Mills, one of the Minnesota Crew... was not at the banquet tonight. Last night his bike went down on I-80 in Wyoming after hitting a tire carcass. Fortunately --- this rally has been absolutely blessed with good fortune --- Andy was not hurt. I was thinking of him tonight as the names of the finishers were called out. The remains of a truck tire on a dark night kept Mills from a top ten finish."
Condolences for the misfortune, Andy. But a personal breath of relief that you weren't hurt.
A hearty round of applause for each of the above (and all of the riders) for hard-fought rally in what, to some, may have been one of the most challengingly designed IBRs in recent memory.
btw: leg 3 score cards are temporarily at: https://www.ironbutt.com/ibr/2005/3.html until they can be moved to their final location.
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Woodstock
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It's gonna be real tough to face the ST1300 crowd, though. :bleh:
Not at all. Look at the number of ST1300's that finished compared to the number of FJRs. :haha:
Look at the past finishes of the ST1300 rider that won. Barring failures and obvious things like ancient or underpowered bikes, it's the rider (not the bike).
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brazos parker
What??
No luck w/ the "User Posted Images"...can you repost? Would love to see these pics as I am very impressed w/ these IBA Rally riders.
Warchild
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Fuckit, post deleted for now. Silly-ass webshots.com has code to disrupt outside linking. Oh, well.... I'll repost later....
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zorkler
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looks like the BMWs killed them all
Looks like BMWs were also the most to fail.
Warchild
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OK, I copied the photos to another server, so here we go.... from the Finish Line:
HMarc and I (left), listen to 3rd Place finisher Jeff Earls (white hat) as Brian Roberts (sling) looks on. Brian crashed out on Leg One, totalling his V-Strom:
The Top Finishing FJR rider, Peter Hoovegeen, prepares his final leg bonus documentation prior to heading to the Scoring Table:
My LD student, George Zelenz, joins Peter in preparing his documentation for the final Leg. George had a massive ride on that final leg, pulling himself up in the standings considerably for 29th Place finish.
FJR rider Bob St. George looks just a wee bit tired after his final leg. Bob finished tied for points for 20th Place.
The madhouse at the Finish Line. Working over the trash can container for all the cold six-packs riders had to bring to the Finish Line are Doug Chapman (blue ballcap) and Eric Vaillancourt (black shirt):
HMarc checks in 8th Place finisher Eric Jewell:
Eric Vaillancourt hooks up the Winner of this year's IBR, Shane Smith, with a cool one at the Finish Line:
In this photo, a very animated George Zelenz describes to me how the Tourtech mount for his GPS broke while he was underway at speed. Fortunately, George was able to catch it before it tumbled on the asphalt at 70mph!
Another shot of George Zelenz (back to camera) describing his adventure to Eric Vaillancourt as fellow FJR pilots Ed Grant (blue hat) and Roger Van Santen (black hat) look on.
HMarc and I (left), listen to 3rd Place finisher Jeff Earls (white hat) as Brian Roberts (sling) looks on. Brian crashed out on Leg One, totalling his V-Strom:
The Top Finishing FJR rider, Peter Hoovegeen, prepares his final leg bonus documentation prior to heading to the Scoring Table:
My LD student, George Zelenz, joins Peter in preparing his documentation for the final Leg. George had a massive ride on that final leg, pulling himself up in the standings considerably for 29th Place finish.
FJR rider Bob St. George looks just a wee bit tired after his final leg. Bob finished tied for points for 20th Place.
The madhouse at the Finish Line. Working over the trash can container for all the cold six-packs riders had to bring to the Finish Line are Doug Chapman (blue ballcap) and Eric Vaillancourt (black shirt):
HMarc checks in 8th Place finisher Eric Jewell:
Eric Vaillancourt hooks up the Winner of this year's IBR, Shane Smith, with a cool one at the Finish Line:
In this photo, a very animated George Zelenz describes to me how the Tourtech mount for his GPS broke while he was underway at speed. Fortunately, George was able to catch it before it tumbled on the asphalt at 70mph!
Another shot of George Zelenz (back to camera) describing his adventure to Eric Vaillancourt as fellow FJR pilots Ed Grant (blue hat) and Roger Van Santen (black hat) look on.
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zorkler
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very nice photos great job warman . questions is what do most of the riders do for a living . middle income, upper income . i really did not no about this super long distance stuff before i owned the yamaha. so some of the riders need to be well off or have jobs will a hell of alot of vacation time .
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