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I'm a very longtime observer of all things IronButt. I mean probably a decade of watching. Time to stop watching and commit to my membership ride.
My plan.
Sunday 13 August 2023
Brisbane northside - Newcastle return. Southbound on the New England. Northbound on the M1.
I still need to check fuel stop places and opening hours. But logic dictates that this route will offer plenty of fuel options given that it's one of the most travelled routes in the country.
I am heading south on the New England because it will allow me to get the coldest and prettiest section of the ride completed during daylight hours. Then I can travel the cold night section on the fast and furious M1.
The specific route I've mapped is about 1,700km, giving me some buffer distance in case my measurements are out.
I think using highways will be sensible for my first SS1000. Once I've completed a first IB distance, I think then will come the time to get more creative.
My background.
Been riding motorbikes over 25 years. Done lots of touring and longs days in the saddle. Longest ride in a singe day was Sydney southside - Brisbane northside on a Honda CBF250 in 2009. So this will be my longest ride in a day.
My bike.
2023 Suzuki VStrom 250SX. Super comfortable and runs on the smell of an oily rag. I've had a couple of 500cc road bikes over the years but keep coming back to the 250s. I have plans for some fun adventures on this bike.
My plan.
Sunday 13 August 2023
Brisbane northside - Newcastle return. Southbound on the New England. Northbound on the M1.
I still need to check fuel stop places and opening hours. But logic dictates that this route will offer plenty of fuel options given that it's one of the most travelled routes in the country.
I am heading south on the New England because it will allow me to get the coldest and prettiest section of the ride completed during daylight hours. Then I can travel the cold night section on the fast and furious M1.
The specific route I've mapped is about 1,700km, giving me some buffer distance in case my measurements are out.
I think using highways will be sensible for my first SS1000. Once I've completed a first IB distance, I think then will come the time to get more creative.
My background.
Been riding motorbikes over 25 years. Done lots of touring and longs days in the saddle. Longest ride in a singe day was Sydney southside - Brisbane northside on a Honda CBF250 in 2009. So this will be my longest ride in a day.
My bike.
2023 Suzuki VStrom 250SX. Super comfortable and runs on the smell of an oily rag. I've had a couple of 500cc road bikes over the years but keep coming back to the 250s. I have plans for some fun adventures on this bike.