I've done 4 Iron Butt rides in the last year and a half. 3 Saddlesore 1000 and 1 Butt Butt Burner 1500. You have to schedule your time and stops and stick to the plan. I did them with a small group of riders, and that helps a lot. the Saddlesore rides were between 17 and 19 hours, once you get the first ride under your belt the others are easier. Keep riding safe and and don't give up on the long hauls. P.S. I'm 67 years old. You can do this.
I've ridden over 1000 miles on a plugged tire (not in one trip) but I understand the not wanting to risk it, sometimes a freshly installed tire plug won't hold air, would take more than 30 miles and more than an hour to feel comfortable on it.
True... In a Colorado Utah trip i end up with 5 plugs one was double and did around 4500 miles in a 8 day with that tire... End up changing the tire after another 2000 miles extra to the ones I put in the trip
I drove 650 miles (i know not anywhere close to 1k) and I already found this to be extreme. I did it on a tracer 900GT 2020. For me those 650 miles was my absolute limit and I did the wise thing and pulled in to a hotel to sleep. Everyone has different limits, listening to yours is the best thing to do.
I did the saddlesore 1000 last August, it’s no joke. I just got my certification a couple weeks ago Advice: always go over by at least 10% just in case IBA can find a shorter route between your stops you may have used to cheat or your odometer could be off a bit. The ride is very difficult and so is the certification process. The difficulty is what makes the whole thing mean so much.
My brother and I finished our Iron Butt (second attempt) about two months ago. Took us about 18 hours, went really smoothly. We didn't have to do any filming though. Don't give up yet! Best advice I got is plan your route completely in advance, and STICK TO THAT PLAN!
I did a Butt Burner with my dad in 2 days but didn't know that we were supposed to register before we started. We had all the evidence showing that we did it but because we didn't register, they didn't care. 😠
I've done two 1000 to 1100+ mile days on my FJR1300, as well as many 600-800 milers. Usually I try to stop for gas every 2 hours, and stop for water, snacks, and stretching every hour in between. But I'll go 2 hours without stopping some times. I've found that my back doesn't get any more sore after 2 hours, so the next 14-16 hours my top priority is to keep my mind focused. A good music playlist, podcasts, and rambling to myself does the trick.
Just finished a great Ride on 2021 9 GT yesterday. Oak Ridge TN to Mountain City TN to Ashville, NC through Seneca, SC to Toccoa,Ga ended in Atlanta, GA. Was about 13.5 hours on the saddle that day. All non highway miles. The evening before did a Nashville to Oak Ridge TN all back roads. Tracer did well! Thanks for the Vidz keep up the good work
OC: I have not tried the challenge, but I would like to see Beau on his Triumph, Trey on an ADV bike and you on the tracer when you guys make the challenge again!
Most I've gotten in a day is 680 miles on my fz6. I am looking forward to the chance of completing my first iron butt, however I'm not sure I want to do it on that bike. Best of luck to Chase and the rest of the team on their next attempt. I would recomend doing on a bike like a concours 14 or fjr 1300. Bikes eat up the miles and 2 hour stints between fuel on the concours feel like nothing.
I was hoping that you may have thrown a first ride review of this bike in to this video just to pass the time but still this is a awesome video and your camera car crew deserve some serious respect. Keep up the awesome videos 👍 could you do a first ride of the tenere 700?
OC. I came hoping to get some input on the tracer 9. However, watching someone do something out of their comfort zone is always interesting. My longest bike day to date is just under 800 miles. I think I have the ability to plan a route and get it, but really it doesn't serve a deep enough purpose for me to do it.
Finished two Saddlesore 1000's and I like to start early mornings. Like 1:00am so I can finish in the daylight. The backroads detour killed your attempt this time. I did Atlanta to Amarillo,Tx and Atlanta to Beckley,WV and back. But I wasn't filming:-)
As a long distance driver, bro, caffeine and interstate is the only way to really cover dumb mileage. Pick your highway, set the cruise to 75-80, find your favorite podcast/discography, and just drive, and make your gas stops be no longer than 15 minutes. 1000 miles in 24 hours is doable but you gotta stay on interstate
Back in 1998 I took my CBR900 from Southwest Louisiana to Tucson AZ. Only stopped for food and gas. Did it in about 18 hours. It was roughly 1200 miles. Granted I was 22 years old at the time. Now I’m turning 47 and can barely ride 60 miles to save my life. It wasn’t till years later did I find out about the Iron Butt. Oh well…
OC: I've never attempted one of these and not sure if I ever will unless I get/rent a sofa on two wheels! Peep those gas prices, this was definitely a while back 🤣. You were so damn close that I'd just round up but I know you'll eventually get it!
I cringed when I saw fix-a-flat being pumped into the tire. Tire guy is going to have a mess to clean up. The plug should've been sufficient. I'd said to heck with it and finished that thing. I wouldn't have ridden in the dark without a clear visor or clear lenses though. That's no bueno.
Did 800miles on the 2nd day with my 2017 Tracer 900...hemorrhoid central...would have done the 1000,but I found a French Yamaha dealer to do the 1st(600mile) service!
That was success in my eyes. Iron butt, what does that actually prove? Enjoying the ride is most important whether it be 100 or 1000, no enjoyment no Joy. Great job guys.
Just a Few Hrs...Ago This 6-30 , Was a Dealership Looking @ Bikes, Was Quite Impressed With Tiger900GT Pro Low Seat Model. But $17-k. Somethings Gotta Give, Lol.
Good attempt. 1000 miles in a day is definitely a hard day’s riding. I wouldn’t even try it off a highway. I have completed it. It wasn’t something that I would describe as fun so …it’ll be a one and done for me
OC: Haven't done one, yet. that said, I would like to take a shot at it but on a larger loop. Know a guy who did one and he was good on time, but he want filming the thing with a chase car and crew. So his stops were fuel, power bar, bottle of water, and go. If these things were easy, everyone would do one. Good first effort, maybe two cars leap-frogging stops (or short-cutting across the state) and a bit faster turn around at the fuels stops.
I once rode my 2006 Yamaha R6 for just about 1000km in 12 hours. It was for fun plus I have to take it home from Mackay to Brisbane here in Queensland Australia.
OC: I've met a few good people that have done an Iron Butt challenge. They have all done it in a small group ride and while it still was tough for them, it wasn't as bad as riding solo for them.
Planning to do a saddle sore 1000 on my 2021 MT09SP later this summer. With no windshield or general wind protection that trip will be a challenge even with my other two guys.
Indeed it was completed. 1038 miles later all was done. One of the most fun trips I have ever taken. Took 22 hours in total. Those last 200 miles were challenging at night with the cold and the wind on the naked bike but tons of fun. Highly recommend!
@@josepheden7178 that’s crazy! But the SP fortunately has a more comfortable seat than the standard version! Did you experience any malfunction or similar with your bike since you own it?
@@smolbodybuilder1602 Hey. Thanks for responding. While the regular version of the MT09 and the MT 09 SP have the same seat I do believe the MT09SP has some extra stitching along the sides that does not add any comfort. The comfort seat is still an option that you would have to buy if available through the Yamaha parts and accessories webpage. I did not experience any malfunctions and the bike ran like a peach 🍑.
I did a SS 1000, by riding up to MO on a Triumph T-Bird Storm, swapping bikes and riding back down to Texas on a Kawasaki Vaquero (one of the few that have completed an SS on two different bikes on the same SS). At the swap, I was at the shop for 2 hours getting the once over on the other bike and I got a flat on the way back. I was able to get it into a local shop and they had a new tire on it in less than an hour. I hit 1k miles at 22 hours and 43 minutes. Plan your route for contingencies, not to pace yourself. That's how you fail your SS and BB rides. I've completed over a dozen SS and a couple BB (1500 under 24) and pacing yourself leads to failure more often than not. Plan ahead for stuff to happen.
Is this supposed to be a difficulty with that bike? I ride 900 miles in 21 hours on my KLR650 when the speed limit was 55. Grand Rapids, Michigan to Newport, Rhode Island.
OC: i would love to do an iron butt but i definitely need a bigger bike for that lol i shall call this video "Beau-Cee: Origins" im not glad you guys didn't finish but i am glad that you guys took the safety into consideration.
@@mrvwbug4423 Not that I can find. I'm talking to my dad about doing the Saddlesore 1000, right now. Then we're going to do the Bum Burner 1500 and then the Bun Burner Gold.
Can’t say it really appeals to me. I’d rather do a 300-400 mile day on twistys. There are some utter legends that do the saddle sore on 125’s and the like.
Finally! Been waiting sooooo long for a tracer video. 😁 I thought you already returned it to the dealer or something Should have cut off the extra tire plug with your pocketknife. It’s safer on a rear tire, than the front
OC: never attempted, hope to try and do it someday. I think biggest thing is doing it with other people. To solo this is for sure doable but way more fun with other people.
Did same too this year with my buddy. The Saddlesore 1600km. I was riding the 2015 Yamaha Tracer and my Buddy Ducati Multistrada. We ended up with 1700km in 20hrs
Completed iron butt several years ago….hard but doable! That experience taught me what my limits are. Today, I can easily do 600 to 700 a day without any problems.
Thats alot of miles in a short timespan! What about the bike? How did it perform? That triple's performance is pretty well known. How confortable? How is the wind protection? Ho well did th suspension do? Thanks!
I want to do this someday, though I don't see doing it on a Versys 650 with no cruise control. I've done a couple of 500 mile days on it, but the knees and throttle hand can only take soo much. I've done it on 4 wheels several times, to the point where I have it down to a science (adaptive cruise is a huge help when doing this kind of distance in a car/truck)
I've done 1200 miles (East Troy, WI to Jax, FL) on my EBR 1190RX (supersport) broken into two halves. I really am wanting to do an Iron Butt Challenge this summer or fall. Not sure if on that bike or my Diavel.
I'm looking at summer of 23 or 24 to do the iron but and I have been trying to find out all the tips I can on prep and during the ride. I was happy when I heard you were doing one. A little late on watching the vid but still enjoyed it.
I haven’t attempted one not sure I ever will but if I had been in your situation and was that close to finishing I would have taken my chances with that tire plug holding firm.
I going to the states to work , soon i wish could buy this is my dream bike i had never had the opportunity here in my country honduras , to buy this beautiful bike, i own a Yamaha FZ 250 cc. Thanks for u videos , i learn a lot with them.
OC- I've done many. I actually want to qualify and run in the big IBA Rally eventually. And, currently, doing them on an FJ09 (original Tracer 900). I will say, as much as I love my FJ, and it's sticking around, for the more advanced IB rides, I'm buying another FJR or BMW GSA.
I would think the FJR's pegs are a tad high for keeping the knees happy at those distances? GSA is the obvious choice being probably one of the most comfortable bikes money can buy. Also having ridden an FJR before, I wouldn't want to think about trying to hold that bike up at a stop after 12+ hours in the saddle, it weighs as much as a cruiser but the the weight is quite high up
@@mrvwbug4423 That may be height dependent. But they were great for me. If you check out the IBA Rally finishers, you'll see a LOT of FJR's. I'm 5'10" and they're perfect for me.
Great challenge. Have the base model and it is a great bike. Comfort seats are quite an improvement in my opinion. I made a video about it. p.s. Got my like here. Great video.
OC I have don’t several iron butts only failed one I have also done a bun burner (1500 in 32 hrs) and I’m looking at doing a coast to coast ride soon If your ever in AZ and want to do a saddle sore challenge let me know would love to help you guys complete one
Hey Chase, I know you get this question a lot, and may have already answered this specific question, but I trust your opinion as a long time viewer. What "starter bikes" would you recommend for someone like me who is looking into riding more Sport Touring style bikes such as the BMW R 1250, or the Yamaha FJR1300ES? I'm 5' 11 and ~230lbs if that helps.
@@W4ffl3Games depends where you are in the world mate but they do come in a power restricted learner model 37kw as opposed to around 48kw. I bought mine having had my license for around 3 months and has been great for the last 5 years. Definitely enough power to do what you want and will sit on 110kmh comfotably all day. Wont break the bank either and not stupid fast
You limped it because of a tire plug? It's fine to ride normal with them. They'll stay in the life of the tire if inserted correctly and have no affect on the ride or safety.
Could you do an iron butt by trying to find out what a 1000 mile circle around Atlanta would look like? I.e how far out do you go to complete 1 full(ish) circular lap
Must be really disheartening to get that close and not make it. I would have just let the debris in the tire until the ride was over if you had already been riding on it for awhile. Seemed to pose no immediate danger.
I don't know brother all you had to do was write another 70 miles 50 to the shop was another 70 slowly on back roads you went that far does not make any sense to me
I've never understood the thought process of doing something extremely unenjoyable just for the purpose of saying "I did this" . I wish they'd come up with a certificate for walking barefoot across 50 feet of hot coals just to see how many people felt the need to do that for bragging rights. :)
O.C. - during my trip to california and back I had a few stops along the way.. first was from chicago, il to hill city, sd which was just shy of 1k. (960 ish miles from where I live) and that was a long time.. then I went from hill city, SD to wadsworth, NV and that was 1100 miles ish. Needless to say those two times riding that long (15 plus hrs the first time and 19 plus hrs the next really made me go hmm no need ot do that again EVER. Things I wish I knew or had - windshield, extra padding for my butt (better seat) more snacks/water, different bike LOL.. I did this on my vrod muscle not the best for long trips and not the best for gas mileage. Anyway the one thing that kept me going was having a true destination not just randomly riding for 1k miles. so next time I think you should do a round trip that is truly 1k if you try or just go to a place that is 500 plus miles away. cause now you have to come back. good stuff and glad you learned a lot. cheers.
You should have used Harley or Indian , it would have been much more comfortable , sitting upright all the time feet tucked in it does take a toll on lower back
Didn't understand, what was the problem, why did they abort? What happened to the bike between plugging the tire and the dude saying they cannot take it to the highway?
Cool video, questionable route... Why not just go 500 miles and 500 back? Why are you stopping every 150 miles, surely the tracer 9 can go more then 150 miles a tank..?
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I've done 4 Iron Butt rides in the last year and a half. 3 Saddlesore 1000 and 1 Butt Butt Burner 1500. You have to schedule your time and stops and stick to the plan. I did them with a small group of riders, and that helps a lot. the Saddlesore rides were between 17 and 19 hours, once you get the first ride under your belt the others are easier. Keep riding safe and and don't give up on the long hauls. P.S. I'm 67 years old. You can do this.
Good effort but that tire plug would have easily held for hundreds of more highway miles if you install them right.
I've ridden over 1000 miles on a plugged tire (not in one trip) but I understand the not wanting to risk it, sometimes a freshly installed tire plug won't hold air, would take more than 30 miles and more than an hour to feel comfortable on it.
It gave us so many problems installing it. It was holding on for dear life. Down to 10 psi by the time we got to the shop
True... In a Colorado Utah trip i end up with 5 plugs one was double and did around 4500 miles in a 8 day with that tire... End up changing the tire after another 2000 miles extra to the ones I put in the trip
It's a lifetime fix below 100mph
I drove 650 miles (i know not anywhere close to 1k) and I already found this to be extreme. I did it on a tracer 900GT 2020. For me those 650 miles was my absolute limit and I did the wise thing and pulled in to a hotel to sleep. Everyone has different limits, listening to yours is the best thing to do.
I did the saddlesore 1000 last August, it’s no joke. I just got my certification a couple weeks ago
Advice: always go over by at least 10% just in case IBA can find a shorter route between your stops you may have used to cheat or your odometer could be off a bit.
The ride is very difficult and so is the certification process. The difficulty is what makes the whole thing mean so much.
This was a fun video babe! I think you’re crazy as hell for doing it but it was fun to watch 😁
Thank you my love!
My brother and I finished our Iron Butt (second attempt) about two months ago. Took us about 18 hours, went really smoothly. We didn't have to do any filming though. Don't give up yet! Best advice I got is plan your route completely in advance, and STICK TO THAT PLAN!
I did a Butt Burner with my dad in 2 days but didn't know that we were supposed to register before we started. We had all the evidence showing that we did it but because we didn't register, they didn't care. 😠
@@TheKingsapostle Uh how long ago was this? They specifically say on their site they do NOT require pre-registration for rides.
@@Damiv Last year. We emailed them and they told us it doesn't count because we didn't pre-register. It was for memorial day weekend last year.
@@TheKingsapostle Well you should probably email them back with a link to their own website. Because you definitely don’t need to pre-reg.
@@Damiv Last year I did. 🤷🏼♂️ I threw away all the receipts anyways.
Did a saddle sore a couple years ago. Hit rain that really sucked on the way back. Iowa to Arkansas to ride the pig tail. Fantastic trip.
Bummer you almost made it. Glad you made it home safe and sound!
I've done two 1000 to 1100+ mile days on my FJR1300, as well as many 600-800 milers. Usually I try to stop for gas every 2 hours, and stop for water, snacks, and stretching every hour in between. But I'll go 2 hours without stopping some times. I've found that my back doesn't get any more sore after 2 hours, so the next 14-16 hours my top priority is to keep my mind focused. A good music playlist, podcasts, and rambling to myself does the trick.
Just finished a great
Ride on 2021 9 GT yesterday. Oak Ridge TN to Mountain City TN to Ashville, NC through Seneca, SC to Toccoa,Ga ended in Atlanta, GA. Was about 13.5 hours on the saddle that day. All non highway miles. The evening before did a Nashville to Oak Ridge TN all back roads. Tracer did well! Thanks for the Vidz keep up the good work
OC: I have not tried the challenge, but I would like to see Beau on his Triumph, Trey on an ADV bike and you on the tracer when you guys make the challenge again!
OC: SS1000 is entry level. A couple of years ago I completed the CCC100 and ended up getting the 5000 miles in five days certification as well.
Well done, guys! Don't worry about the last few miles, as they say it is all about the adventure. 😎
Most I've gotten in a day is 680 miles on my fz6. I am looking forward to the chance of completing my first iron butt, however I'm not sure I want to do it on that bike. Best of luck to Chase and the rest of the team on their next attempt. I would recomend doing on a bike like a concours 14 or fjr 1300. Bikes eat up the miles and 2 hour stints between fuel on the concours feel like nothing.
OC: Ironbutt indeed...yoohhh!!!
What’s important is the friends we made along the way
I was hoping that you may have thrown a first ride review of this bike in to this video just to pass the time but still this is a awesome video and your camera car crew deserve some serious respect. Keep up the awesome videos 👍 could you do a first ride of the tenere 700?
OC. I came hoping to get some input on the tracer 9. However, watching someone do something out of their comfort zone is always interesting. My longest bike day to date is just under 800 miles. I think I have the ability to plan a route and get it, but really it doesn't serve a deep enough purpose for me to do it.
Finished two Saddlesore 1000's and I like to start early mornings. Like 1:00am so I can finish in the daylight. The backroads detour killed your attempt this time. I did Atlanta to Amarillo,Tx and Atlanta to Beckley,WV and back. But I wasn't filming:-)
As a long distance driver, bro, caffeine and interstate is the only way to really cover dumb mileage. Pick your highway, set the cruise to 75-80, find your favorite podcast/discography, and just drive, and make your gas stops be no longer than 15 minutes. 1000 miles in 24 hours is doable but you gotta stay on interstate
Back in 1998 I took my CBR900 from Southwest Louisiana to Tucson AZ. Only stopped for food and gas. Did it in about 18 hours. It was roughly 1200 miles. Granted I was 22 years old at the time. Now I’m turning 47 and can barely ride 60 miles to save my life. It wasn’t till years later did I find out about the Iron Butt. Oh well…
OC: I've never attempted one of these and not sure if I ever will unless I get/rent a sofa on two wheels!
Peep those gas prices, this was definitely a while back 🤣. You were so damn close that I'd just round up but I know you'll eventually get it!
WHAT!! I've run a new tire to the wear indicators with plugs MANY times. It would have been a low risk breeze to finish. Disappointed.
Stop #3 is my favorite Buc-ee's. Great video.
That’s so awesome Chase, bravo to you and the crew.
Great video guys! Better luck next time on the 1k
I cringed when I saw fix-a-flat being pumped into the tire. Tire guy is going to have a mess to clean up. The plug should've been sufficient. I'd said to heck with it and finished that thing. I wouldn't have ridden in the dark without a clear visor or clear lenses though. That's no bueno.
Did 800miles on the 2nd day with my 2017 Tracer 900...hemorrhoid central...would have done the 1000,but I found a French Yamaha dealer to do the 1st(600mile) service!
That was success in my eyes. Iron butt, what does that actually prove? Enjoying the ride is most important whether it be 100 or 1000, no enjoyment no Joy. Great job guys.
Been there done that. I do a saddle sore every summer for the past several years.
Great video....remember the glass was almost 90 percent full..
That Boeckee sighting was worth it. I hope he wears that monstrosity to Smortcon
Just a Few Hrs...Ago This 6-30 , Was a Dealership Looking @ Bikes, Was Quite Impressed With Tiger900GT Pro Low Seat Model. But $17-k. Somethings Gotta Give, Lol.
Good attempt. 1000 miles in a day is definitely a hard day’s riding. I wouldn’t even try it off a highway. I have completed it. It wasn’t something that I would describe as fun so …it’ll be a one and done for me
OC: Haven't done one, yet. that said, I would like to take a shot at it but on a larger loop. Know a guy who did one and he was good on time, but he want filming the thing with a chase car and crew. So his stops were fuel, power bar, bottle of water, and go. If these things were easy, everyone would do one. Good first effort, maybe two cars leap-frogging stops (or short-cutting across the state) and a bit faster turn around at the fuels stops.
OD: Hell of an attempt man! I'm going for my first 1k in 24hour ride this year. Going to be wild!
I once rode my 2006 Yamaha R6 for just about 1000km in 12 hours. It was for fun plus I have to take it home from Mackay to Brisbane here in Queensland Australia.
OC: I've met a few good people that have done an Iron Butt challenge. They have all done it in a small group ride and while it still was tough for them, it wasn't as bad as riding solo for them.
Ahh it’s weird seeing a TH-camr in my neck of the woods (NWGA) but it’s definitely dope!
Planning to do a saddle sore 1000 on my 2021 MT09SP later this summer. With no windshield or general wind protection that trip will be a challenge even with my other two guys.
That's nuts my guy, best wishes! I get battered by wind all the time on my fz07. Hats off to you man.
update?
Indeed it was completed. 1038 miles later all was done. One of the most fun trips I have ever taken. Took 22 hours in total. Those last 200 miles were challenging at night with the cold and the wind on the naked bike but tons of fun. Highly recommend!
@@josepheden7178 that’s crazy! But the SP fortunately has a more comfortable seat than the standard version! Did you experience any malfunction or similar with your bike since you own it?
@@smolbodybuilder1602 Hey. Thanks for responding. While the regular version of the MT09 and the MT 09 SP have the same seat I do believe the MT09SP has some extra stitching along the sides that does not add any comfort. The comfort seat is still an option that you would have to buy if available through the Yamaha parts and accessories webpage. I did not experience any malfunctions and the bike ran like a peach 🍑.
I did a SS 1000, by riding up to MO on a Triumph T-Bird Storm, swapping bikes and riding back down to Texas on a Kawasaki Vaquero (one of the few that have completed an SS on two different bikes on the same SS). At the swap, I was at the shop for 2 hours getting the once over on the other bike and I got a flat on the way back. I was able to get it into a local shop and they had a new tire on it in less than an hour. I hit 1k miles at 22 hours and 43 minutes. Plan your route for contingencies, not to pace yourself. That's how you fail your SS and BB rides. I've completed over a dozen SS and a couple BB (1500 under 24) and pacing yourself leads to failure more often than not. Plan ahead for stuff to happen.
Is this supposed to be a difficulty with that bike? I ride 900 miles in 21 hours on my KLR650 when the speed limit was 55.
Grand Rapids, Michigan to Newport, Rhode Island.
Holy Shit! I am in Dalton, Ga and I would have totally joined you for a bit!
OC: i would love to do an iron butt but i definitely need a bigger bike for that lol
i shall call this video "Beau-Cee: Origins"
im not glad you guys didn't finish but i am glad that you guys took the safety into consideration.
I did a Butt Burner on an Iron 883. 😆
@@TheKingsapostle I ride a 150cc swapped Honda ruckus.... 😂
There's actually a special Iron butt award for doing the saddle sore on 300cc or less I believe.
@@mrvwbug4423 Not that I can find. I'm talking to my dad about doing the Saddlesore 1000, right now. Then we're going to do the Bum Burner 1500 and then the Bun Burner Gold.
@@mrvwbug4423 I'll have to look into that, because there's definitely no way I'd be able to do 1,000 miles on mine lol
Can’t say it really appeals to me. I’d rather do a 300-400 mile day on twistys. There are some utter legends that do the saddle sore on 125’s and the like.
Finally!
Been waiting sooooo long for a tracer video. 😁
I thought you already returned it to the dealer or something
Should have cut off the extra tire plug with your pocketknife.
It’s safer on a rear tire, than the front
you should try a Suzuki Burgman 650
More miles in a day then I’ve ridden in two years. Well done, dudes.
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OC: never attempted, hope to try and do it someday. I think biggest thing is doing it with other people. To solo this is for sure doable but way more fun with other people.
Did same too this year with my buddy. The Saddlesore 1600km. I was riding the 2015 Yamaha Tracer and my Buddy Ducati Multistrada. We ended up with 1700km in 20hrs
I have plan an iron butt in August with my fz09 and the trip from point a to point b is 820miles
You better do it!
Completed iron butt several years ago….hard but doable! That experience taught me what my limits are. Today, I can easily do 600 to 700 a day without any problems.
Thats alot of miles in a short timespan! What about the bike? How did it perform? That triple's performance is pretty well known. How confortable? How is the wind protection? Ho well did th suspension do? Thanks!
Great video Chase.
You should have a tire sealant while doing long rides, it's super effective you can even finish 1k easy
I want to do this someday, though I don't see doing it on a Versys 650 with no cruise control. I've done a couple of 500 mile days on it, but the knees and throttle hand can only take soo much. I've done it on 4 wheels several times, to the point where I have it down to a science (adaptive cruise is a huge help when doing this kind of distance in a car/truck)
I've done it on a few bikes without electronic cruise control. Just get a throttle lock for those long highway stretches.
I've done 1200 miles (East Troy, WI to Jax, FL) on my EBR 1190RX (supersport) broken into two halves. I really am wanting to do an Iron Butt Challenge this summer or fall. Not sure if on that bike or my Diavel.
Tracer 9 is from the heavens
I'm looking at summer of 23 or 24 to do the iron but and I have been trying to find out all the tips I can on prep and during the ride. I was happy when I heard you were doing one. A little late on watching the vid but still enjoyed it.
What a great bike to do this on, i love my Tracer 9GT
I haven’t attempted one not sure I ever will but if I had been in your situation and was that close to finishing I would have taken my chances with that tire plug holding firm.
I going to the states to work , soon i wish could buy this is my dream bike i had never had the opportunity here in my country honduras , to buy this beautiful bike, i own a Yamaha FZ 250 cc. Thanks for u videos , i learn a lot with them.
OC great job guys that's sucks that the challenge was cut short still a great video.
I made 1000 miles in 23 hours on my Yamaha r1 2004 in 2010. Never forget this trip.
Of course not your back must still hurt.
more vids like this please, you should try and be like the ''TOP Gear'' of motor cycles
OC- I've done many. I actually want to qualify and run in the big IBA Rally eventually. And, currently, doing them on an FJ09 (original Tracer 900). I will say, as much as I love my FJ, and it's sticking around, for the more advanced IB rides, I'm buying another FJR or BMW GSA.
I would think the FJR's pegs are a tad high for keeping the knees happy at those distances? GSA is the obvious choice being probably one of the most comfortable bikes money can buy. Also having ridden an FJR before, I wouldn't want to think about trying to hold that bike up at a stop after 12+ hours in the saddle, it weighs as much as a cruiser but the the weight is quite high up
@@mrvwbug4423 That may be height dependent. But they were great for me. If you check out the IBA Rally finishers, you'll see a LOT of FJR's. I'm 5'10" and they're perfect for me.
These are great
Great challenge. Have the base model and it is a great bike. Comfort seats are quite an improvement in my opinion. I made a video about it.
p.s. Got my like here. Great video.
OC I have don’t several iron butts only failed one I have also done a bun burner (1500 in 32 hrs) and I’m looking at doing a coast to coast ride soon
If your ever in AZ and want to do a saddle sore challenge let me know would love to help you guys complete one
Hey Chase, I know you get this question a lot, and may have already answered this specific question, but I trust your opinion as a long time viewer. What "starter bikes" would you recommend for someone like me who is looking into riding more Sport Touring style bikes such as the BMW R 1250, or the Yamaha FJR1300ES? I'm 5' 11 and ~230lbs if that helps.
Versys 650 is what i have cannot fault it
@@DrScottson Is that good as a starter though? Didn’t think a 650 is usually a good starter for someone who hasn’t ridden before
@@W4ffl3Games depends where you are in the world mate but they do come in a power restricted learner model 37kw as opposed to around 48kw. I bought mine having had my license for around 3 months and has been great for the last 5 years. Definitely enough power to do what you want and will sit on 110kmh comfotably all day. Wont break the bank either and not stupid fast
@@DrScottson I’m in the US, but that doesn’t sound too bad at all
@@W4ffl3Games look at some of the reviews and stuff of them ari henning uses one as his personal bike. They are simple but bulletproof
You would have been fine iv had plugged tiers on motorcycles and left them for over a year. But always go with your gut
OC. I want to try an Iron Butt, but I ride an MT-07 so things have to change a lil before I try it.
You limped it because of a tire plug? It's fine to ride normal with them. They'll stay in the life of the tire if inserted correctly and have no affect on the ride or safety.
Me and the boys did 1300km in 15 hours, Johannesburg to Mosselbay, South Africa
Would be interested to see how much easier and nicer it would be on a new Versys 1000SE
It's getting weird seeing the bike in the thumbnail pointing the to a different direction, almost did not recognize the channel
I am digging the tracer9, nice bike.
OC
Request a link to the jacket you are wearing please?
Pretty sure it's sedici Garda
Hey Yank tell C2Dub buc-ees is like 20 min from Houston Valley. SMORT 4 LIFE
That’s a really nice attempt don’t be down on yourself 500 mile days quite achievement
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Could you do an iron butt by trying to find out what a 1000 mile circle around Atlanta would look like? I.e how far out do you go to complete 1 full(ish) circular lap
This time of year the sun isn't up at 4:30am in Georgia?
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Must be really disheartening to get that close and not make it. I would have just let the debris in the tire until the ride was over if you had already been riding on it for awhile. Seemed to pose no immediate danger.
Dam months of planning and you guys can't get a decent route - unbelievable.....
I don't know brother all you had to do was write another 70 miles 50 to the shop was another 70 slowly on back roads you went that far does not make any sense to me
I've never understood the thought process of doing something extremely unenjoyable just for the purpose of saying "I did this" . I wish they'd come up with a certificate for walking barefoot across 50 feet of hot coals just to see how many people felt the need to do that for bragging rights. :)
O.C. - during my trip to california and back I had a few stops along the way.. first was from chicago, il to hill city, sd which was just shy of 1k. (960 ish miles from where I live) and that was a long time.. then I went from hill city, SD to wadsworth, NV and that was 1100 miles ish. Needless to say those two times riding that long (15 plus hrs the first time and 19 plus hrs the next really made me go hmm no need ot do that again EVER. Things I wish I knew or had - windshield, extra padding for my butt (better seat) more snacks/water, different bike LOL.. I did this on my vrod muscle not the best for long trips and not the best for gas mileage.
Anyway the one thing that kept me going was having a true destination not just randomly riding for 1k miles. so next time I think you should do a round trip that is truly 1k if you try or just go to a place that is 500 plus miles away. cause now you have to come back.
good stuff and glad you learned a lot. cheers.
A drywall screw ended my weekend ride.....
You should have used Harley or Indian , it would have been much more comfortable , sitting upright all the time feet tucked in it does take a toll on lower back
If I were going to do an iron butt, the last place I would want to be is in a slow back road.
Didn't understand, what was the problem, why did they abort? What happened to the bike between plugging the tire and the dude saying they cannot take it to the highway?
People ride on patches all the time, I think you would have been fine. Better safe then sorry i guess.
I was at the register gas station last Sunday going to Savannah for work
What type of inflator was that?
I’d say he should have used a Honda Goldwing but that might have been cheating haha
Cool video, questionable route... Why not just go 500 miles and 500 back?
Why are you stopping every 150 miles, surely the tracer 9 can go more then 150 miles a tank..?
Stock seat?