Aussies @ the Iron Butt Rally 2019

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I hope Dan Simmonds gets his new throttle body sensor in time to get the bike back together for the start and without losing routing and sleep time.

 

[Lynne "the Pillion"]

Sending all our Aussies best wishes for a safe & enjoyable IBR

 

[Brookester]

And so it begins...photo courtesy of Steven M Hobart...

 

[gus]

For those people that may want to watch riders leave in different directions out of the barn, here is a link to live road cameras around Greenville (pinched it from the FJR forum)
https://www.511sc.org/

 

[Dicky Knee]

Dan Simmonds Tenere is fubar'd.
The TPS sensor did not solve the issue. The dealership dropped the oil and found more metal than a dentists rubbish bin. There are contingency plans to get him another ride, but according to "Warchild" each has it's own issues and problems. Damn.

Update on the Simmonds situation:

IBR (?) Staff member Bill Thweet is loaning Dan Simmonds his 2012 Tenere that is is rally-ready with fuel cell, lights, hydration systems, etc.

 

[tabledrain]

Dan Simmonds Tenere is fubar'd.
The TPS sensor did not solve the issue. The dealership dropped the oil and found more metal than a dentists rubbish bin. There are contingency plans to get him another ride, but according to "Warchild" each has it's own issues and problems. Damn.

Update on the Simmonds situation:

IBR (?) Staff member Bill Thweet is loaning Dan Simmonds his 2012 Tenere that is is rally-ready with fuel cell, lights, hydration systems, etc.

nope. this didnt end up being the plan.

 

[Crappy]

by the looks of the poster riders are going to new heights.

 

[gus]

Dan has withdrawn from the rally, that's a real bummer.

 

[Ziggy]

Dan has withdrawn from the rally, that's a real bummer.

Damm .. Thought the Bill Thweet's loan was on the go and Dan still had a ride ...

Never good news and surprised how many issues this year for some of the riders....

 

[Ira]

I talked with Dan for a few minutes this morning. He said that all the problems caused him to lose the focus necessary to successfully ride the rally, so he decided to withdraw. A really tough decision.

Ira

 

[Ziggy]

I talked with Dan for a few minutes this morning. He said that all the problems caused him to lose the focus necessary to successfully ride the rally, so he decided to withdraw. A really tough decision.

Ira

Thanks for the update Ira ...

 

[Ed.]

Man, that's gotta be a tough call to make!

 

[kwaka]

Great to see our Aussies in the vids.

For all the drama, highs and lows, three words, The Big Dance.

 

[Ed.]

Go 'Drain! Great first leg from all Aussies!

Looking forward to this next instalment...some big questions being asked! Go well, all.

 

[tj189]

Well done to all the Aussie participants.

Congratulations Wendy Crockett on winning the 2019 IBR

 

[HACKLE]

Congratulations to all finishers of the 2019 IBR. Bigger congratulations to our proud Aussies.

 

[Martin Little]

Well, IBR 2019 is done and dusted with a heap of great experiences and the odd challenge that seemed insurmountable at the time but we did it.
Now back in Minnesota resting, catching up on sleep and getting the RT ready for hibernation. A full ride report is on the way, watch this space.

And in case you thought we were enjoying lazy summer days here check this out - we saw plenty of this white stuff in our travels!

IBR 19 Leg 1_Day 3

 

[Fatman]

Well done Kiwimartin and Pillion Piglet a top effort by the 2 of you.

And congrats to all the Aussies in the IBR, a tough ride for you all but was great to see you come through to the finish.

 

[Lynne "the Pillion"]

What an adventure!

Congratulations Kiwi n PP and to our Ozzies, Chop Chop, Drain & Margaret

A BIG congratulations to Wendy Crockett!

 

[Nico]

What an adventure!

Congratulations Kiwi n PP and to our Ozzies, Chop Chop, Drain & Margaret

A BIG congratulations to Wendy Crockett!

Absolutely agree with the above - well done to all the Aussies!
Special mention goes to Ian (and his helping hero Dan) - replacing a final drive and still coming 37th!
I enjoyed reading the IBR reports throughout, and watching the Spot shenanigans, and some of the fb stuff as well!