Lubbock Extreme SaddleSore

[echo_four_romeo]

I might be interested in something like this for the DFW area...when I get a bike that I trust to do a SS1K. I barely trust it to get me to and from work now.

[Texas T]

I might be interested in something like this for the DFW area...when I get a bike that I trust to do a SS1K. I barely trust it to get me to and from work now.
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2012 HD 883 Iron

I mentored a co-worker last year on his first SS1K and he did the entire thing on his Sporty. No windshield. No helmet. No gloves. No jacket, just a hoodie. He froze his tushy off in the cold part of the state, ate a bee near Flagstaff and got stung on the inside of the lip, rode through pelting rain near Wickieup by holding his hoodie in front of his face with his left hand.

If he could do all that, your 2012 883 shouldn't have a problem.

[hizzo3]

Originally Posted by Texas T

I mentored a co-worker last year on his first SS1K and he did the entire thing on his Sporty. No windshield. No helmet. No gloves. No jacket, just a hoodie. He froze his tushy off in the cold part of the state, ate a bee near Flagstaff and got stung on the inside of the lip, rode through pelting rain near Wickieup by holding his hoodie in front of his face with his left hand.

If he could do all that, your 2012 883 shouldn't have a problem.

But did he do it up hill, in the snow, both ways?

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[Texas T]

Originally Posted by hizzo3

I will admit there are a few of us dfw riders that are in the crazy side and would do something like this just for grins... sounds like something to discuss at our next burger box meet.

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If you're really adventurous you'll go south of the border to do your first SS1K. The Asphalt Rats will be hosting another one in July in Michoacan. IBA certified.
http://www.asphaltrats.com/

[dukey33]

Originally Posted by Texas T

I mentored a co-worker last year.....No windshield. No helmet. No gloves. No jacket, just a hoodie...

Were you showing him the most painful way to complete a SS1K??
IBA doesn't give extra points for extreme suffering or arduousness do they?

Originally Posted by kurt

I still think the 130 tollway idea is viable. Photographic evidence every few miles along with recorded proof of every toll kiosk and turnaround recorded to the second. 160 miles or so round trip with an 80 to 85 mph speed limit and no traffic.

This is looking more appealing, even though one might to cough up $250'ish for toll fees. It is close to the most ideal location in Texas.

Turning around right after Georgetown: there are several options. You can take the FM 971 turnaround and get back on 130 on the other side, or proceed to IH-10 North and exit at down do a turnaround near 190. There is also a 24 hour gas station there (Berry Creek Truck Stop at 3800 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road)).

Then at the southern end of 130, you exit at highway 90 right before 130 ends and loop around to get back on 130 north. The only gas station at this portion requires a 3-4 mile detour to Seguin.

I'll measure the 130 loop with the extra turns soon.

[echo_four_romeo]

Originally Posted by Texas T

I mentored a co-worker last year on his first SS1K and he did the entire thing on his Sporty. No windshield. No helmet. No gloves. No jacket, just a hoodie. He froze his tushy off in the cold part of the state, ate a bee near Flagstaff and got stung on the inside of the lip, rode through pelting rain near Wickieup by holding his hoodie in front of his face with his left hand.

If he could do all that, your 2012 883 shouldn't have a problem.

Well it isn't so much that the age of the bike or style is of concern. More the fact that I have had more trouble with keeping this bike out of the service department for warranty work than with any other bike I have owned.

Other than that, when do we start. I am always down for a little adventure.

[Texas T]

Originally Posted by dukey33

Were you showing him the most painful way to complete a SS1K??
IBA doesn't give extra points for extreme suffering or arduousness do they?

That was just his thing. He did learn a lesson with the bee sting and the rain though.

[Texas T]

Originally Posted by Red Brown

This is looking more appealing, even though one might to cough up $250'ish for toll fees. It is close to the most ideal location in Texas.

Y'all might want to have Bill give you the lowdown on what the witness requirements are before you get too involved in planning this.

Originally Posted by Texas T

Y'all might want to have Bill give you the lowdown on what the witness requirements are before you get too involved in planning this.

You have been (UN)officially hired as the ride captain.



...this is getting more interesting. It might be fun to have multiple groups in a staggered start...say 15 minutes apart. Can we set an IB1000 participant record?

Cheers,

RB

[YoDoc]

Originally Posted by Texas T

That was just his thing. He did learn a lesson with the bee sting and the rain though.

I learned my lesson with a pine cone.

[hizzo3]

Originally Posted by YoDoc

I learned my lesson with a pine cone.

That is just lucky... think about it... the odds of you driving under a pine tree that reached over the road, in the exact moment a breeze or squirrel knocks the pine cone from a branch, at the perfect timing for you to smack it with your face...

Hopefully it didn't hurt too bad

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[YoDoc]

Originally Posted by hizzo3

That is just lucky... think about it... the odds of you driving under a pine tree that reached over the road, in the exact moment a breeze or squirrel knocks the pine cone from a branch, at the perfect timing for you to smack it with your face...

Hopefully it didn't hurt too bad

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Lol. It hurt pretty good. It was one of those big north Carolina ones. I had a pretty good cut on my face. It looked like I'd been punched.

[Texas T]

Originally Posted by Red Brown

You have been (UN)officially hired as the ride captain.



...this is getting more interesting. It might be fun to have multiple groups in a staggered start...say 15 minutes apart. Can we set an IB1000 participant record?

Cheers,

RB

Nope, y'all are on your own for this one. I'll sit back and watch, although I could be persuaded to be a witness if this is held next Spring.

The current record for a mass SS1K is 390 riders (Redwing 19). I'm pretty sure that there aren't that many hard core riders within the TWT ranks. In addition, the more riders you have the harder it will be for the witnesses to verify that each of them passed the verification points.

Here's the info on the Redwing 19 ride...

http://www.ironbutt.com/ibmagazine/I...40-41_SDSR.pdf