John Ryan Attempts "Ultimate Coast to Coast"

[magnum1b]

Definite congratulations to John. While it is a sick special individual that engages in such folly, he has proven once and for all...

[SIZE=18pt]The Bass Boat Blue FJRs are the fastest damn sport touring bikes on the planet!!! [/SIZE] :yahoo: :yahoo:

They might be the fastest ( I imagine some Beemer riders will try to dispute that when they get their FD's repaired) but I caught John in 2 miles at 03:32 AM today when he passed me at "rally speed" and I am riding an 86 Concours. It was fun giving him a big thumbs up and a go get em wave.

 

[magnum1b]

Definite congratulations to John. While it is a sick special individual that engages in such folly, he has proven once and for all...

[SIZE=18pt]The Bass Boat Blue FJRs are the fastest damn sport touring bikes on the planet!!! [/SIZE] :yahoo: :yahoo:

They might be the fastest ( I imagine some Beemer riders will try to dispute that when they get their FD's repaired) but I caught John in 2 miles at 03:32 AM today when he passed me at "rally speed" and I am riding an 86 Concours. It was fun giving him a big thumbs up and a go get em wave.

 

[smitty141]

If there's a motorcycle god his name is John Ryan... :yahoo: John, your the man...

Awesome ride CONGRATULATIONS!!! :yahoo: :clapping:

Smitty

 

[MCML]

Wonderful, wonderful accomplishment!

That is one ride report I CAN"T WAIT to read.

Yes, but it's gonna be a short one. I mean he wasn't on the road for a very long time was he?

And this must be said given all the misinformed opinions flying around here - imagine what he could have done on a Cerulean Silver 2004, the best of them all!

 

[Harald]

I was late to the party. It felt like I was watching the Super Bowl on tape the day after, knowing that the winner was already decided, but having to watch the whole thing to find out.

[SIZE=24pt]Congrats John![/SIZE] :yahoo: :clapping: :yahoo: :clapping: :yahoo: :clapping: :yahoo: :clapping:

I'm impressed that anyone can accomplish such a feat. The fact that a FJR can accomplish the task was a given.

 

[Groo]

An amazing accomplishment!

It warms my heart to know it was done on an '05... think I'll go hoist one in John's honor!

 

[08FJR4ME]

Imagine what he can do on 08 with better gearing. (HA,HA)

 

[FJReady]

Iggy,

Please correct the Topic Heading. It still says: "Attempts"

 

[Ignacio]

Iggy,
Please correct the Topic Heading. It still says: "Attempts"

It's an attempt until the IBA certifies.

 

[FJR DaveH]

That is freaking unbelievable! What an adventure.

 

[mattster31]

Imagine what he can do on 08 with better gearing. (HA,HA)

I'm sure he could've knocked off another 3-4 hours if he was on an '03

Either way..........incredible feat (and a truly IRON butt) :clapping: :clapping:

 

[Bustanut joker]

Awwwright!!! :clapping: Congrats to John on a Sweet Success!

Got here late. Damn Verizon Crap took a dump earlier :angry: Could join the celebration till now

I suppose all the beers gone...

:jester:

 

[James Burleigh]

Why did he do the Dalton overnight during the dark? Not being familiar with the road or that country, I think I would want the visibility of daylight, and would think the critter problem would be worse at night.

Um, because these long-distance folks are nuts? :blink:

Nevertheless, congratulations to John!

 

[08FJR4ME]

Awwwright!!! :clapping: Congrats to John on a Sweet Success!
Got here late. Damn Verizon Crap took a dump earlier :angry: Could join the celebration till now

I suppose all the beers gone...

:jester:

I just checked. Plenty in my fridge <_<

 

[FJRBluesman]

CONGRATS JOHN!!! Awesome!!! :yahoo: :yahoo:

Definite congratulations to John. While it is a sick special individual that engages in such folly, he has proven once and for all...[SIZE=18pt]The Bass Boat Blue FJRs are the fastest damn sport touring bikes on the planet!!! [/SIZE] :yahoo: :yahoo:

They might be the fastest ( I imagine some Beemer riders will try to dispute that when they get their FD's repaired) but I caught John in 2 miles at 03:32 AM today when he passed me at "rally speed" and I am riding an 86 Concours. It was fun giving him a big thumbs up and a go get em wave.

Bout time... It is now proven, and once certified, it will go into the annals of history. 2005 Blue is best. As if there were any doubt....

No more posts about best FJR, it is finished. Admin's please add this FACT to the Bin-O-facts.

 

[jwhite518]

Um, because these long-distance folks are nuts? :blink:

You dang skippy!

 

[Gizmo]

Absolutely amazing John! Hats off to you brother... :clapping:

 

[Wheels Up]

Why did he do the Dalton overnight during the dark? Not being familiar with the road or that country, I think I would want the visibility of daylight, and would think the critter problem would be worse at night.

Um, because these long-distance folks are nuts? :blink:

Nevertheless, congratulations to John!

It is 24 hours of daylight at latitude N70 04.952 this close to June 21.

Jim Puckett

www.notsupermanrally.com (note: Garmin "gdb" file documenting John's ride at link to left)

Cape Girardeau, MO

 

[mfletch69]

Congrats to John. That will be a tough one to break. I did order my SPOT today after watching him move along.

 

[FJrider1]

Congrats John and thanks again for the advise!