Ok, let's see if I can answer some of this...
big IPAD or just GPS
I don't know, but most likely GPS
Could this be published in the Guinness Book of World Records?
He said they are going to see if it can be submitted.
Be real interesting to know how he laid out the logistics, how often did he change things out like his gear and helmets, timing for the needed tire changes and oil changes to allow him to keep on schedule.
We're all waiting for the ride report.
He will be a great testimony for someone's gear as that many 1000 mile days you cant do in discomfort.
LD Comfort base layer.
I think it would be interesting to know if it was 40 1000 days or some down days with 1500 mile days.
I think he might have had a 1200 day or two but I'm not positive he even did that much.
Bet a lot was in Texas and 80 mph speed limits.
And that's a bet you would lose. Here's the link...
https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=182c75abc1586b685c
He wasn't getting alot if sleep if he did close to the speed limit.
I think most days were about 16-17 hours which is a typical pace for an Interstate SS1K.
Auxiliary fuel tanks for sure.
Yes, he has a tailtragger with about 4 extra gallons, but when you look at his fuel receipts you'll see that he rarely used up both tanks.
Possibly support vehicle?
Nope.
Those were my first two thoughts.
What we do is not everyone's cup of tea.
Yes be sweet to know the whole story. Any more info TXT?
For those of you on FB...
https://www.facebook.com/events/208..._plan_mall_activity¬if_id=1526426536764538
Edit: Hey, look at that, quick Google found a GL1800 riders page on it.
Yep, this is not his first "insane' ride.
I'm actually quite surprised to see so much interest in this ride. I had (wrongly) assumed that most of the replies would be similar to pdef's. It's been refreshing to see.
If you want a more up close and personal look at the IBA and IBA riders you can certainly come see us in the Dallas area in October. I can't release details to the public yet but we'll have our annual Texas get-together that month. It will be about a 3500 mile weekend for me coming from the Phoenix area. If there's interest expressed about this I'll post up more info when it's made public.
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