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

[sector7g]

Congrats! I ran a similar BBG (came down from Charlotte NC - Jacksonville - I-10 to 1st exit in Alabama - back) yesterday as well. Those winds were fun....but the 73 degree sunshine was great! I was really blown away by the damage from Florence around the Tallahassee area.

 

[neanderthaler]

Tony, you are knocking them out. Good job. Nice work, Sector7G. You FJR Boyz are putting the miles on!

 

[101stpathfinder]

Congrats! I ran a similar BBG (came down from Charlotte NC - Jacksonville - I-10 to 1st exit in Alabama - back) yesterday as well. Those winds were fun....but the 73 degree sunshine was great! I was really blown away by the damage from Florence around the Tallahassee area.

Congrats to you ! I was surprised by the lack of riders out yesterday. My last 6 hours of that ride was absolutely beautiful.

The sunset, the weather, the night skies with that moon, I would say 72 degrees is just about perfect!

 

[fljab]

Hey T, when are you heading to Mims again? I'm dragging my FJR into the shop today. I got the new battery and oil change stuff. I'm going to give it a thorough go-over including valve adjust, then need to go out and do a good ride.

Greg is planning a Panhandle SS2K gold and has the route approved by Ira, which is a repeated run between West Jax and Pensacola; no in between fuel stops if you have aux fuel and doesn't go over ~350 miles on each leg. I figure that's a good warm up for the Sioux Falls 10/10ths!

 

[travel_man]

Congratulations Tony on finishing a damn hard ride through that weather. I was talking with Dan all day as we followed you.

 

[101stpathfinder]

Hey T, when are you heading to Mims again? I'm dragging my FJR into the shop today. I got the new battery and oil change stuff. I'm going to give it a thorough go-over including valve adjust, then need to go out and do a good ride.
Greg is planning a Panhandle SS2K gold and has the route approved by Ira, which is a repeated run between West Jax and Pensacola; no in between fuel stops if you have aux fuel and doesn't go over ~350 miles on each leg. I figure that's a good warm up for the Sioux Falls 10/10ths!

Jim, I have done 2 more BBGs since the back tire/brakes. I need to attempt 2 more next weekend, then I will swap out the front

tire. (Probably spoon it here during the week days. I need to do an oil change end of month, every month. I am fearing that valve

check and lights may have to wait. Not having my holiday off has put me behind 1 BBG.

Keep me informed on Greg's planning as I would be interested in that ride. I like riding with others better than these solo rides.

Congratulations Tony on finishing a damn hard ride through that weather. I was talking with Dan all day as we followed you.

Thanks Greg ! I would invite you next weekend, but Dan tells me you don't like riding with others who push their tires…

I will be really pushing the front next weekend.

I need to do 2 next weekend to finish January out a success with 6 BBGs.

In February I need 5. I do not care for these out and backs, but the weather should turn after March so that it opens my riding

to more options. I am learning some cold weather methods also. I really have not locked into the attempt (100k year) but at least

I will knock out the needed certs for Titanium in March.

 

[neanderthaler]

Tires??? That was a concern for me, regarding Tony's well seasoned FJR... until I heard about the last time his valves were checked!!! Hard to argue with success though.

 

[101stpathfinder]

Dan, It is gonna be a COLD one this weekend. Most likely just a single BBG.

however… the week after is supposed to be nice! May try a two BBG weekend.

Invite is there (?)

 

[travel_man]

Hey T, when are you heading to Mims again? I'm dragging my FJR into the shop today. I got the new battery and oil change stuff. I'm going to give it a thorough go-over including valve adjust, then need to go out and do a good ride.
Greg is planning a Panhandle SS2K gold and has the route approved by Ira, which is a repeated run between West Jax and Pensacola; no in between fuel stops if you have aux fuel and doesn't go over ~350 miles on each leg. I figure that's a good warm up for the Sioux Falls 10/10ths!

Jim, I have done 2 more BBGs since the back tire/brakes. I need to attempt 2 more next weekend, then I will swap out the front

tire. (Probably spoon it here during the week days. I need to do an oil change end of month, every month. I am fearing that valve

check and lights may have to wait. Not having my holiday off has put me behind 1 BBG.

Keep me informed on Greg's planning as I would be interested in that ride. I like riding with others better than these solo rides.

Congratulations Tony on finishing a damn hard ride through that weather. I was talking with Dan all day as we followed you.

Thanks Greg ! I would invite you next weekend, but Dan tells me you don't like riding with others who push their tires…

I will be really pushing the front next weekend.

I need to do 2 next weekend to finish January out a success with 6 BBGs.

In February I need 5. I do not care for these out and backs, but the weather should turn after March so that it opens my riding

to more options. I am learning some cold weather methods also. I really have not locked into the attempt (100k year) but at least

I will knock out the needed certs for Titanium in March.

Hi Tony

You keep riding and we will hook up on a weekend soon and burn some gas hauling *** to Texas and back. When we do you will need good tires and brakes are not that important as I do not slow down much.

 

[101stpathfinder]

Got new rubber & brakes on the rear, its the front tire that only has 1 or 2 BBGs left on it.

When the weather gets better, I want to run out to Winslow, AZ and stand on the corner for a

photo. Are you up for a "4 seasons" ride? March 21st will be the first of the four.

 

[101stpathfinder]

This is the Last weekend this January. I need to do 1 BBG for sure and would like to do 2, but the weather and my front tire may limit me to just 1. Thinking of a 2 a.m start Saturday morning to split the cold.

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[101stpathfinder]

January #5 BBG is in the books. Temps got down to 34 degrees and the ride started in rain and ended in rain.

It took about 21 hours. Now I will see what February will bring…

 

[Canadian FJR]

Congrats, great accomplishment

Canadian FJR

 

[101stpathfinder]

Congrats, great accomplishment



Canadian FJR

I have always avoided riding Long Distance in cold weather. This has been a real good learning experience for me.

Stuff that most of the northern riders already know, I am just now learning. I am suffering as I learn though.

I have 5 of the 11 rides needed now (For Titanium) and still have not ruled out the "100k Club" certificate. We shall see

as February unfolds…

 

[travel_man]

Congratulations Tony on a great ride.

 

[101stpathfinder]

January Totals are :

Cert. miles: 7,628 Total OD miles: 8,465

Came up short since I need to average 8,400 Cert. miles per month.

 

[RiderX]

Congratulation! Great start of the year!

 

[Uncle Hud]

101stpathfinder posted:
January Totals are :

Cert. miles: 7,628 Total OD miles: 8,465

Came up short since I need to average 8,400 Cert. miles per month.

You can make up that 800-mile shortage easily. I have confidence in you, brother!

 

[101stpathfinder]

The IBA has been VERY quick to certify these BBGs, but Howard has really outdone himself on this last one…

I finished the ride just after midnight Sunday morning.

I submitted the documentation Sunday afternoon.

The Cert. arrives Wednesday in my mailbox!

Part of this 100k in one year process is staying caught up on paperwork, doing maintenance in a timely manner,

turning the bike over for another ride quickly and of course (My favorite part) riding.

I am thankful for the IBA's quick response with the certs !

 

[sector7g]

I don't personally know Howard, but we've emailed back/forth a few times. He's on top of things and a real thanks to him/his crew for what he/they do!