Pathfinder's 100,000 (Cert.) Miles in 1 Year Attempt

[neanderthaler]

Delete - I have some pics of Tony thru the last year, but i'm trying to figure out how to post them here.  

 

[travel_man]

Congratulations Tony on doing something that no one has ever done which is riding a 100,000+ miles in a calendar year all with IBA certified rides.

What an accomplishment.  unk:

 

[Canadian FJR]

100,000 miles in one year.  That’s some serious commitment and I’d be scared to see the visa bill

A huge congrats.  Hope to be able to shake your hand this March.

Canadian FJR

 

[CraigRegs]

Way to go Tony! Hard to comprehend, and amazing to follow along this year!

 

[RossKean]

Seems to me you encountered some wheel bearing problems and a subframe issue? IIRC  Any other mechanical problems?   What maintenance was carried out?   I figure this was the equivalent of half the life of a bike in just one year.

Valve check(s)?

Brake pads?

HEADLIGHTS?

Fork seals?

# of oil changes?

# of front and rear tires? 

Roughly 2500 gallons of gasoline? 

Curious about some of the statistics but the mechanical performance seems to be pretty impressive.  

Great job!

 

[101stpathfinder]

Seems to me you encountered some wheel bearing problems and a subframe issue? IIRC  Any other mechanical problems?   What maintenance was carried out?   I figure this was the equivalent of half the life of a bike in just one year.

Valve check(s)?

Brake pads?

HEADLIGHTS?

Fork seals?

# of oil changes?

# of front and rear tires? 

Roughly 2500 gallons of gasoline? 

Curious about some of the statistics but the mechanical performance seems to be pretty impressive.  

Great job!

This ride started with my ‘08 @125k

no valve checks (The ‘08 has had 1 check in 217k)

i had new brake pads to begin, but had to replace both front and rear one time each

Burned out both headlights

Oil changes: lost count... probably 12

Tires: I had 6 rears/ 4 fronts plus tires on the bike and purchased 1 f&r during Longest Month. I can only guess... 7 rear and 5 fronts (?)

all maintenance was done by me with the exception of to on the road tire changes and complete front wheel rebuild done in Nebraska. 

I never had time to figure out the overheating issue with the ‘08, so I purchased a used 121k ‘09 FJR in September.

Came with good tires. Replaced tail light, I broke the rear subframe.

3 oil changes. F & R tires

I finished out the ride from September to current on that bike. (147k now)

Also rode 6k on the new ‘18 with only services by a dealership.

I am going to go over mileage as certs come in, and give an OD mileage number for the year too.

 

[SkooterG]

no valve checks (The ‘08 has had 1 check in 217k)

You are SUCH a bad boy!  I can't flirt with disaster like that.

Congrats on a super year my friend.

 

[natehawk750]

Awesome year Tony!

 

[Polarize]

That's pretty impressive riding Tony - congrats!

 

[user 213]

Congrats on finishing what you set out to do.  Now, go relax somewhere warm and dry.  Or do a brutal 35 mile day on a scooter somewhere like Hawaii where it's sunny and warm, followed by beverages.  

 

[TripperMike]

Congratulations Tony on achieving such a lofty goal!  Its exhausting just trying to wrap my head around all that riding you did and some of the hurdles you had to clear. 

As for this flower sniffing you talk about, you really think that's in your DNA?  lol

Again, am really happy for you on what you accomplished. 

 

[Bugnatr]

Wow, just wow. Nicely done Tony.

So what's the plan for next year?

 

[natehawk750]

I've heard rumors of another DECA attempt.

 

[101stpathfinder]

I've heard rumors of another DECA attempt.

Only rumors, but that is one of the rides that I am leaving with regrets for not having done it.

 

[BkerChuck]

Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment. Somehow I don't suspect we'll see this being outdone anytime soon.

 

[08FJR4ME]

And as far as I know he still had to work somewhere in between. 

Congrat's Tony!

Dave 

 

[Baggerbreeze]

My curiosity is getting the best of me.

What is the DECA ride?

 

[RossKean]

My curiosity is getting the best of me.

What is the DECA ride?

10 BBG in 10 consecutive days.  15,000 miles.  Not for the faint of heart!

 

[Baggerbreeze]

10 BBG in 10 consecutive days.  15,000 miles.  Not for the faint of heart!

Wow, No it's not. 

 

[101stpathfinder]

This turned out to be a good year for mileage for me.

Total miles ridden:  124,770

I have 27 certificates in the mail for me and another 5 still being processed.

I will start figuring up the certified miles and posting them up soon.