SS1k

[not2shabby]

I'll be leaving this Sat. morning heading down to The Villages in Fla. to visit the parents for a while and figured I'd do an SS1k while I'm at it. Any tips from the veterans? I've done close to 700 miles in a day before, but I was ready to call it quits by that time. TIA!

 

[Ignacio]

Any tips from the veterans?

Same thing as suggested on the Saddle Sore applicaiton...review the Archive of Wisdom.

 

[Patriot]

mine was last June and interstate all the way

there's no rush IMHO...I took a 30min breakfast break, an hour lunch break, and a 45 min dinner break...there was some rain to contend with, but nothing real bad...actually cooled off the summer heat

beginning gas stop at 0200 (2am) and last one at 2200 (10pm)...easy run IMHO in 20hrs. -> makes me think with more hussle, a BB1500Gold is quite doable

stopped every 1.5 hours for fuel and pee...at snacks like peaunut butter crackers, mountain dew, and fruit (bananas and plums brought along)

interstate speeds on AVCC cruise control were pretty much 79mph with actual speed limit in cities

I only had Memphis as a big city run...I did do this on a Thur and made every effort to avoid big city rush hours, especially Memphis

Mine was a New Orleans to a truck stop south of St Louis and back - to end point and then back same way

practice a bit your "routine" at gas stops...I carried an envelope in the left pocket of my tank bag for receipts...log was in top of tank bag with pen and spare pens in pockets

always pulled up to pump toward left of the bike. Got off the bike and stood on the left to fuel, etc etc etc...same way every time.

pretty much left the bike at the pump to go inside

(usually I fuel up sitting on the bike with the pump to the right...and then move the bike to an official parking spot to go inside)

 

[Peter Murray]

Obtain the start recipt next to the interstate , this will help keep your average speed up. Verify each recept for proper documentation. Don't Dick around at fuel stops.. Sure the ride is only 1000 miles but traffic and weather can vary.. Have Fun !

 

[BwanaDik]

Check with the DOT website of each State you're passing thru to determine if there is construction along the way. Either construction delays (flagmen) on smaller roads or unexpected heavy congestion/potholes/junk-on-the-road can really eat into your time budget quickly. Re-route as possible.

Like Mike said, practice your stops a few times before going for it. Make sure you have a routine down for packing recepts, pens, and tank bag back up. Don't forget to check ALL your zippers! DAMHIK.....Somebody around here actually has a check list either taped or written on the windshield. Might not be a bad idea.

 

[Patriot]

Check with the DOT website of each State you're passing thru to determine if there is construction along the way. Either construction delays (flagmen) on smaller roads or unexpected heavy congestion/potholes/junk-on-the-road can really eat into your time budget quickly. Re-route as possible.

Like Mike said, practice your stops a few times before going for it. Make sure you have a routine down for packing recepts, pens, and tank bag back up. Don't forget to check ALL your zippers! DAMHIK.....Somebody around here actually has a check list either taped or written on the windshield. Might not be a bad idea.

good stuff there

go in with the mindset that "if you don't make it this time, there WILL be a next time" - it's supposed to be fun like all riding we do

be very aware of yourself and where you are at mentally and physically on the run...any moderate doubt about energy or safety, let it go

you are just taking a nice ride...all the rest is gravy

try hard, but don't sweat giving this attempt up and try again another day...NO BIG DEAL, and most important part is you get to take a ride and get home safe

more than half the games is the documentation...you can come in to your last gas stop 8 hours early, but without proper documentation or lost gas receipt(s), you can't get it certified by the IBA

read read read the instructions, rules, etc. so you are quite familiar

note: the IBA had no problem with my wife signing off as my witness(es)...in my case both the begin and end docs

in my case, the turn around truck stop receipt failed to have the time stamp...I had to run across the road to another truck stop and put in 50 cents worth of gas and get a dated and time stamped receipt for my turn around...the first (in my case turn around) and last receipt are the most important

another on the way receipt was in the middle of the night and an unattended gas station...I could get away with a non time stamp receipt there with a note on the receipt what happened

same with another gas stop...I didn't have to, but had time to go inside and ask if the counter copy of the receipt was complete...if not, have the attentant write the time and sign the receipt if there's time

 

[FjrVfr]

Funny but mine was last June as well and I ended up in your neck of the woods (Newark) to visit my Mom. Just having a good destination is a huge part of it. I'm sure you'll be fine.

Good luck and have a great trip.

 

[BwanaDik]

Another thing. Be sure to put your bike on the center stand when refueling (if you're not so tired as to be afraid of it going over the far side). I just checked tonight and I can get an extra .5 gal in between being on the side stand and the center stand. Practice all this stuff in your driveway a few times

 

[Ryan]

Need a start witness? I'm in the neighborhood.

John Ryan

"There's Absolutlely No Excuse For the Way I'm About to Act"

https://www.longerfasterstronger.wordpress.com

 

[Bungie]

Need a start witness? I'm in the neighborhood.

John Ryan

Now THATS a start witness!

 

[fljab]

Need a start witness? I'm in the neighborhood.

John Ryan

Now THATS a start witness!

+1!

Anything (most of) us can say pales to whatever advice JR could give you.

However... I've done a few SS1K's and while no 2 are exactly the same I try to:

1>Start near the interstate to keep avg speed up (mentioned above), I like to run ~9 over as it's a good pace and you don't usually have any problems from the Po-Po but who knows, do what you're comfortable with.

2>I like to run "long tanks" while I'm fresh; fuel mileage on our bikes varies, but I go ~220 miles between fill-ups and that's a good run for me. I usually avg ~40mpg, so have ~1 gallon left, but YMMV...

3>Learn to minimize stops! About all I do is fill up, do my receipt/log, and do a bio if needed. I have snacks usually in my tankbag I can reach, and have a hydration setup, but even just a bottle of water in the tankbag helps. Usually toward the end of the run I need more water for the cooler or more snacks, but it depends...

4>Stay hydrated!

5>Rest when you need to; don't push it if you need a longer break; you have plenty of time to do a SS1K, and if you followed #1 then you'll have lots of miles "under your belt" when rest is required.

6>Start at a time you usually get up so you're rested at the start.

7>Try to time any construction and major cities; your main traffic issue is Atlanta, so try and hit it when traffic isn't as bad.

8>NO CERTIFICATE IS WORTH YOUR LIFE!!! Have fun most of all, stop the ride if you need to!

There's no real secret to putting on miles, you just have to "keep the wheels rolling"! Sounds easy, don't it???

There are MANY great LD riders on this list; and I don't claim to be one of them; I just enjoy riding my FJR and getting out and seeing this great country of ours...

 

[Willie]

I'll be leaving this Sat. morning heading down to The Villages in Fla. to visit the parents for a while and figured I'd do an SS1k while I'm at it. Any tips from the veterans? I've done close to 700 miles in a day before, but I was ready to call it quits by that time. TIA!

For documentation, each gas receipt you get, circle the town, state, date, time and gallons. Write the mileage on the gas receipt. I have been doing this on all my gas receipts since my first 24 hours rally and just continued to doing it. It is a matter of habit now. I use a tank bag and put the receipts in a small freezer bag to protect them from the elements and contain them in one location. I also carry 2 or so pens in the tankbag as well.

You got 24 hours, the certificate does not indicate how many hours it took. If you find yourself feeling sleepy, pull over and take a rest. It is amazin how refreshed you will feel with a 15 minute nap.

Willie

 

[user 213]

This may be helpful too. LINK

 

[not2shabby]

Wow! Thanks for all the advice! I can be on the freeway in about 12 minutes from my house and stop a for a fill up w/o detouring. Mr. Ryan, I was planning on having my wife sign for the start witness, but it would be an honor to meet you. I can't imagine some of the rides you've accomplished. My hat's off to you sir!

 

[dj bill]

have your wife or girlfriend sleep in sexy clothes before you leave but dont do anything,motivation to finish and get home.

 

[Patriot]

below is just my personal opinion and what worked for me with a meesly ONE SS1k under my belt

I'm so impressed with this thread and will review others on the subject again absorbing the wisdom of my fellow riders

I hope to accomplish a BB1500 and/or BB1500Gold

Another thing. Be sure to put your bike on the center stand when refueling (if you're not so tired as to be afraid of it going over the far side).

for me, and I mention this as my personal opinion only, it takes me lotsa more energy to deal with the centerstand...in another words, I tend to suck dealing with it

plus I'm a pansy when it comes to my Candy Ass...my ass starts to begin to demand stopping around 1.5 hours. At 79mph...say 80, I start thinking about when I need to stop between 130-150mi.

Oh, moving around on the bike is important for me...I have highway pegs and use them...alot...I also shift to the stock pegs, and even loop my boots over the passenger pegs leaning on the tank tag

Standing up every 20 minutes and stretching all the way out also helps...flexes and airs out my ass which is a good thing occassionly

I'll be leaving this Sat. morning heading down to The Villages in Fla. to visit the parents for a while and figured I'd do an SS1k while I'm at it. Any tips from the veterans? I've done close to 700 miles in a day before, but I was ready to call it quits by that time. TIA!

I think you are definitely good to go...same was with me...I had ridden a 700 mile day in 13 hours for a PGR mission on Saturday...did the SS1k the following Thur...I think that's what made is pretty easy and doable...I find it very interesting and real that riding is like any other sport/activity...the more I ride, the better shape I get in to ride...and not riding for a few weeks diminishes my stamina to ride until I get back in "shape"

For documentation, each gas receipt you get, circle the town, state, date, time and gallons. Write the mileage on the gas receipt. I have been doing this on all my gas receipts since my first 24 hours rally and just continued to doing it. It is a matter of habit now. I use a tank bag and put the receipts in a small freezer bag to protect them from the elements and contain them in one location. I also carry 2 or so pens in the tankbag as well.

You got 24 hours, the certificate does not indicate how many hours it took. If you find yourself feeling sleepy, pull over and take a rest. It is amazin how refreshed you will feel with a 15 minute nap.

all very good advice

the receipt documentation hints above are great...

I used the log to number the stops in order...and then noted that number on it's corrosponding receipt

I might even consider doing away with the log on the ride and just record the mileage info on the back of the receipts

Wow! Thanks for all the advice! I can be on the freeway in about 12 minutes from my house and stop a for a fill up w/o detouring. Mr. Ryan, I was planning on having my wife sign for the start witness, but it would be an honor to meet you. I can't imagine some of the rides you've accomplished. My hat's off to you sir!

John Ryan as the begin witness would be a wonderful bonus...see if he'll sign two or three so you have original keepsakes...and make copies before sending in the original

and be sure to keep it in a safe, dry place on the ride...

have your wife or girlfriend sleep in sexy clothes before you leave but dont do anything,motivation to finish and get home.

I surely like this idea...there were some inspirational and more txts made my wifey during the run...especially on the last part

Good luck and I know you'll do fine...and update us on your ride

 

[not2shabby]

Well, I did it! Not quite the way I planned it, but got 1054 miles in to Titusville Fla. before getting a room at Super8 for what was left of the nite. Originally I had planned to make it to my daughter's place in Pompano Beach, but with ~ 180 more miles to go and it being 3am, I called it quits and sweet talked the clerk at the hotel to be my end witness. Now I just have to get all the receipts copied and mail it in. It was harder than I thought it'd be, the last 300 miles seemed to take forever! I stopped in New Smyrna Beach and tried to find a room and wasted over an hour...no vacancies anywhere, so I finally hopped back on 95 and ended up in Titusville. It was fun, in a masochistic sort of way...I don't think I'll try another one unless I get a better seat. The Sergent is good for 5-600 miles, but the last 3-400 it was killing me!

 

[Patriot]

Well, I did it! Not quite the way I planned it, but got 1054 miles in to Titusville Fla. before getting a room at Super8 for what was left of the nite. Originally I had planned to make it to my daughter's place in Pompano Beach, but with ~ 180 more miles to go and it being 3am, I called it quits and sweet talked the clerk at the hotel to be my end witness. Now I just have to get all the receipts copied and mail it in. It was harder than I thought it'd be, the last 300 miles seemed to take forever! I stopped in New Smyrna Beach and tried to find a room and wasted over an hour...no vacancies anywhere, so I finally hopped back on 95 and ended up in Titusville. It was fun, in a masochistic sort of way...I don't think I'll try another one unless I get a better seat. The Sergent is good for 5-600 miles, but the last 3-400 it was killing me!

big congrats

oh, stick a Roho Airhawk Airpad on top of that Sargent and you'll be glad you did...It saves my Candy Ass big time

again, I was thinking about your thread this morning and hoped you did well on your ride...I too was ready to quit as the century mile mark went by on my GPS

a BB1500Gold does seem pretty tough cookies

edit: did you get John Ryan to witness ???

 

[BwanaDik]

WELL DONE!! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Now all you have to do is wait for the confirmation from the IBA. Probably the hardest part