IB Preferred Mount?
- Thread starter Pappy35
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Specific to the Iron Butt Rally:
https://www.ironbutt.org/ibrfacts.htm
All certified rides:
http://www.ironbutt.org/certified.htm
https://www.ironbutt.org/ibrfacts.htm
All certified rides:
http://www.ironbutt.org/certified.htm
Depends, at the start or the finish...he he he.
Pappy35
IBA Member
Pappy35
IBA Member
Wow. Whoever put that together must also work to the NFL. Amazing data collection. Thanks for posting!
During the IBR more FJRs finished than started ...Haha, Yeah, I meant at the finish.
You pretty much see everything from the maojor manufacturers at rallys or at the annual banquet at Jacksonville. From my casual observation there is a large percentage of BMWs (RT, GS(A), K1600), Goldwings, ST1300, and FJRs. Super Tenere's and Vstroms are fairly common as well. Triumph Tigers and Tropheys are commonly seen but usually only a few.
I think as Ira said it is mostly the rider. You need a reliable motorcycle that can sustain 11 days of all out riding in all kinds of conditions. It also needs to be comfortable for you to spend 11 days in the saddle.
I have ridden 3 motorcycles in the IBR, Gold Wing, BMW RT and BMW GSA. I think for me the GSA was the most comfortable but it was not the best for long interstate runs.
I have ridden 3 motorcycles in the IBR, Gold Wing, BMW RT and BMW GSA. I think for me the GSA was the most comfortable but it was not the best for long interstate runs.
Don't forget the Victory!! Connie has done that very well......
Curious about this. Was it the reduced wind protection or something else that made the GS less suited to long interstate runs?
During the IBR more FJRs finished than started ...
You pretty much see everything from the maojor manufacturers at rallys or at the annual banquet at Jacksonville. From my casual observation there is a large percentage of BMWs (RT, GS(A), K1600), Goldwings, ST1300, and FJRs. Super Tenere's and Vstroms are fairly common as well. Triumph Tigers and Tropheys are commonly seen but usually only a few.
And there is a Sportster that does pretty well too. I forget who rides it.
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I think his name is Bret and he took 3rd place in 2007And there is a Sportster that does pretty well too. I forget who rides it.
Yes, it was the reduced wind and weather protection. I added a lot of air deflectors but it still had a lot of wind on me.
I was making reference to Chris Comly a more recent Sportster.I think his name is Bret and he took 3rd place in 2007
The irony of this exchange makes me chuckle.
Evilwestsidefan
Active Member
Nice List for Manufacturers, I was surprised to see so few Harleys, the BMWs and Goldwings look right. I used to travel a lot on my Vulcan 800 Classic typically would do 500 to 700 mile days no windshield. Went from Indiana to West Coast and back the long way decided to add a shorty windshield to help a little after that. I did the Saddle Sore run on my Concours 14 that bike is a road beast. I just ride the Vulcan 800 Classic locally now, 23 years old. I totally Love both bikes and can travel at will on both.
