Only current and former KLR owners can truly appreciate what it must have been like to spend that amount of time on that machine. I did a 400 mile weekend once and made the mistake of riding 70-75 mph for almost the entire trip. The unpleasantness and pain from the high frequency buzz through the handlebars took days to recover from. Well done.
Congrats. The legendary KLRs are as indestructible as they come. Apparently, so ate their riders. When I was 50 years old I my have been able to pull this off but only with the perfect rode bike and plenty of preparation. Today, at 67, and in modest health at best, I ride 100-150 miles on Sundays and count my blessings. My current ride is a 2022 BMW r1250gs. That bike has allowed me continue a passion I've had for 53 years. I'll leave the "real" riding to you youngsters. Appreciate the great story. Be safe.
nothing short of Awesome. Give yourself a pat on your back. Your 50th BDay and a 1000 mile/1600 KM trip in less than 24 hrs...on a KLR 650.....a moment in time and memory not to many people can attest too. Congrats and well deserved🙌🙌
Nicely done! I did an iron butt in August on a '01 XR650R. About 1,350km of it was on gravel. Meant to do the entire thing on gravel, but a storm washed out the last leg of the ride. Doing an iron butt on a thumper is definitely a different animal!
i always looked up to my elders, and i'm glad to be a young owner of a '99 KLR 650! I've owned an FZ6R, GSXR 1000, VTR1000, Virago 1100, but this bike just feels special. It's so fun yet there's nothing fun about it...
Well done Sir!!! So few people anymore understand and appreciate the effort of pushing out against our limits and finding the edges. For some, it's the challenge and bragging rights, for others, it's spiritual. Regardless of the motivation, it's the journey not the destination. Fantastic accomplishment. You got a sub
You did an awesome job, and on a KLR even! Wife and I did 1081mi from Wichita, KS to Thomson, GA in 21hr 11min. That was on a '12 Road Glide. So you were cooking along pretty good!
Well, done, good and faithful KLR Rider! that’s kicking some butt. I especially like the quote. BECAUSE IT’S THERE… it’s all about the Ride, and the mindset. Have owned Two KLR 650’s both with well over 70, 000 miles on the clocks… The bikes are truly good and Faithful machines. I watched your video twice, truly enjoyed the mannerisms, and the sincerity of the ride. I’ve subscribed to your channel and now it’s time to get caught up. peace to you this day. Be safe out there, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Drove from South-Norway to Dresden(Germany) and then to Nürnberg because of my ETW Exam in less then 24h. I will never do this again. Needed like 2 Days of Sleep afterwards
From a ‘22 KLR owner, this is a monumental task! I put 860mi in a weekend to go look at a trailer with stock sprockets and tires, and I know how sore I was after that one. Maybe some day I’ll try to get certified but I’m going 16/42 and ditching the knobbies first!
Congrats, and happy birthday! The longest I've ever ridden in a 24 hour period is half what you did, and on a cruiser. I was absolutely ready to get off and find the nearest beer. I can't imagine the mental fortitude needed to take a KLR 650 that far in 24 hours. I salute you!
Congrats on your accomplishment! My wife and I are in our 60s, and we completed and got certified on our first Iron Butt ride (a SS1000 and BB1500 combo) a year ago, so we can attest to the difficulty. It definitely takes planning.
Great Job! If I lived close enough to you I would make that ride you spoke of!. I live in South Louisiana. Cajun Country. I did an Iron Butt but did not know till months later. I took 7 days off to go to a BMW rally about 1600 miles from my home. I met good friends at the end of the first day. We spent the next two days riding to Moodus Connecticut. Life happens so I had to get back home ASAP. So I packed up my tent, road from Moodus, west to near Harrisburg PA that afternoon night. Then I left Harrisburg and rode non stop till I got home ( lafayette, La). I covered ~ 1350 miles in about 22.5 hours. So it was well over 1000 miles, and less than 24 hours. There were times when I would slow down to 75 it seemed so slow that I could get off the bike. It was a 1994 R1100RS. A wonderful machine. These days I ride a 2008 R1200r now and then. At 71, I would like to see how far I could go. Probably not half as far....lol
Congratulations. I did the IronButt Ultimate Coast to Coast from Key West, Fl to Prudhoe Bay, AK years ago on a GEN 1 KLR 650. Great bike, and unstoppable. I missed that bike so much I picked up a Brand New Gen 3 KLR 650 ABS this past Saturday. Only 100 mi so far, but the KLR has only gotten better, now with Fuel Injection and ABS.
I applaud you! I'm currently looking at doing a SS1000 after an ill timed conversation with a deer stopped my preparations last time I was training for an attempt
Well done! I did the same run back in 2017 on my GL1500 Gold Wing that I had purchased a week earlier. Loved the video. I ride those roads every summer. We really do live in a beautiful part of the world. 😊
I rode my Suzuki sv650 from up in Washington state to South Padre Island in the last week in October. 3 thousand miles in three days. Much of that ride was in sub freezing temperatures in the dark. I spent a week in recertification classes and headed back home. I took a week and a half getting back home in early November.
A saddlesore is an impressive feat on its own, but to complete it on a KLR 650 as an awe inspiring accomplishment that can only be described as a modern Viking saga. Well done; a lot of respect to you. Also, the scenery is amazing.
I did the Saddle sore 1000 and the Bun burner 1500 consecutively at age 50 two up, it was the wife's actual 50th b/day when we did it. We were on our round the world trip on a Beemer 1200 GSA so big up to you for doing it on the KLR. We rode from a friends place somewhere in Utah to my Bro's in Bloomington Ind., nearly didn't make it as I got a really bad case of helmet itch which was driving me mad and I considered quitting, pushed on through though and finished with just over an hour to spare if I remember.
@marissakphotography6604 I have a '22 KLR Adventure model with 22,300 miles. I shoulda had 26,000+ but a young lady put me in a hospital. She failed to yield to me and my KLR. I was out of commish 2 months, but riding again. KLR's can hang.
Not sure your age, but I was truly introduced to two wheels from my first father inlaw. I never looked back at 4 wheels. Still own my truck I bought prior to 2 wheels. I am 99 percent 2 wheels since 2022. I am 50 and enjoy listening to your experience. Great editing and voice over.
Congrats and welcome to the Saddle Sore club....it is a marathon indeed but the excitement of the prize keeps you going. I would never pick that bike for that task, but hey, looks like it can be done.
Congratulations awesome effort buddy. I have done 4 myself, and those that know, realise how much grit and determination this takes. Welcome to the IronButt Club ❤
Total respect! I just last week drove Seattle to Grand Tetons to Jasper, back home through Clearwater and Hope. Most beautiful drive I've ever done over much of your route. As a former KLR rider, WOW! I intend to do a similar trip back to Jasper on my SuperTenere, but over 4 days with plenty of stops. Nicely done, happy belated birthday~👏🎉
I own a 2024 KLR650 Adventure. I love this bike for its comfort, simplicity, handling and the option to explore an untapped fire road if the inkling permits! I need to do an Ironbutt!
Congratulation with your Iron Butt. Join the select club. I did my IB 1706 km from Serbia to Belgium in 18 hours with my FJR at average 150 km/h , extra stops for only 5 minutes every hour. Messed up my 2000 km in same drive....had 6 more hours to spend to get it.... Very difficult to perform this today as everywhere in Western Europe you have speed traps with nice fines attached. All the best to all new members and members to come
Congratulations. I really enjoyed this. It does not matter what you ride, as long as we have fun. I am planning on doing it on a Cam-Am Spyder. Cheers from Swede in Mexico
I totally get it. I did the SS1000 on a 2018 KLR650 in October, 2018. I got up, left the house in New Braunfels, TX at about 3:00 am, and rode to my aunt and uncle's house in Hot Springs, AR for lunch, then returned home. On the way home, it was late and the gas pumps at a couple gas stations weren't printing receipts and the stores were closed, so no way to get receipts from an attendant. All that to say I couldn't get the verification I needed to get the official certificate from the Iron Butt Association. But it's okay because I did it to prove to myself that I could, and I know I did it. My bike was totally stock. I do think I was also wearing the bicycle shorts. I was definitely saddle sore for a couple days. Congratulations!
You don't need to prove anything to anyone, what matters is that you did it. Keep riding and enjoy leaving all your worries behind, because that's really what it's all about.
Kudos to you! I hadn't quite managed 1k miles in one go on the klr despite getting really close (probably 950ish miles at near 15 hours) and I remember that night being the best shower and sleep I had ever gotten. The only reason I stopped early was I didn't know of the challenge and I only did it to move states 😅! Seriously though, amazing job with the run!
Kudos, I can't say I'm ready for an iron butt in my motorcycling journey and you did an amazing job responsibly explaining the experience with the respect it deserves. I feel like I could sniff the iron butt but that last leg is going to be the killer. I feel like the second wind would come mp 500-650 and you'd be running on fumes by the end. Like I've done and can continue to do 600 miles in a day and not break a sweat, but to do it twice....in under 24.....
Yourvideo inspired me. Come spring of 2025 I am now planning on this myself. I might even do it sooner just depends on schedule . Thank you for this video
I did iron butt unofficially on a 1977 bmw r100s. L.a. to key west, maine, washinton, LA. Lots of detours. Civil war battlefields etc. Only had three weeks vacation and money. FUN, FUN, exhausting!
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing the video. Very admirable 50th birthday goal! Iron buts are too difficult for me. I plane on doing bay area California to New York and back for my 50th b day. Pat yourself on the back. 💪
My ironbutt ride was from Des Moines, Iowa to Dallas Tx. On a 1980 Kawasaki 440 LTD with the step set. Made to just south of Oklahoma City before stopping for the night that was back in 1981 if I remember correctly right.
Had a few KLRs but never tried anything like that on one but I did ride 1129 miles (by the odometer) on my goldwing one day. I didn’t do any iron butt paperwork but it was still a pretty cool feeling. Nice job. Keep riding safe.
Strong work! I made 860 miles in Texas on my gen 2 KLR and got stomped on by sideways rain and high winds. Lots of lightning, looked cool on the GoPro but stopped me right there. Another near thousand mile trip was cut short in Casper Wyoming due to the crosswinds.
I did my saddle sore 1000 when I was 50. Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon and back. Hit a bad blizzard in Prescott and had to reroute. Still got it done 1150 something miles on a 2001 GSXR 1000. Now at 68 I’m content with 300 miles days on my klr in the Appalachian Mountains.
Happy for you, it’s definitely “a personal thing”. Can’t explain it, don’t need to. Funny thing for “me” is, @ 76 I force myself to slow down now to take a look around and enjoy what’s left of the road? Best to you, Rola (Oregon / USA)👍🏻
Congratulations! Quite an accomplishment... Wait until your package from the IBA shows up, there's nothing like the throw of receiving the certificate and reliving your ride. Again, congratulations... Well done.
Good points. Did one of the IBA rides years ago. Sadly many in our group were hard chargers and raced the clock. That was high-schoolish. I took breaks as needed aside from fuel stops. Our ride would benefit a charity, so I wasn't worried if I didn't finish. Did 1.087 and qualified with three hours left. They said there were still eight out there somewhere.
My first ride on a stock KLR was only 200 miles. My arse was so damn sore!! Lol It made me rethink all my ambitious adventure plans. Alaska to South America was definitely out of the question. Lol
Congrats !! I did my saddle sore in my mid-50s... my bike was more highway oriented than yours, but such a trip still wears on the rider -- I was fuzzy-headed enough with about 100 miles to go that I stopped for gas and forgot to put the kick-stand down... the embarrassment was an adrenaline rush... at that point I took an extended break (caffeine and sugar snack) and finished without further drama. I got in the habit of longish runs (without the IBA records keeping... 🤣) for almost 15 years, habit forming... but have slowed a tad now...
Congrats! I have done 4 of those while doing rallys and just missed a fifth (wrong turn, short about 80 miles). Being on the road around the clock is an experience most people will never know. It changes your perspective a bit. Good luck on the next one! You could do a 3 flags. Baja is nice...
Great trip the KLR isn't held in high regard by some , I just bought one a 22 adv , hope to do some trouble free road and trail expeditions , they seem pretty capable definitely not that powerful , like a mule .Cheers .
@@Cobra427Veight thank you. They certainly not fast, but they are reliable and simple. If you haven’t you should watch the two videos @FortNine did on them.
I just rode my KLR for the past 3 hours here in the Ottawa area and my butt is sore, I can't imagine doing that ride. I have done it by car however, well only half Prince George to Vancouver only.
Congrats. I have done one of my many saddle sore 1000s on a 92 klr 650, with all the mods on it plus the bigger fuel tank. next, you should try the but burner gold.
I've never heard of the "IronButt" ride.... is this an organization of sorts, I heard you say you had to submit your info to get the accommodation. That's very interesting. Keep the rubber side down, peace
Yes Sir, learning new stuff each day & I will look it up shortly. I just watched some much younger guys do this trip on much newer/larger GoldWing type bikes..... I left a comment saying that at his age/bike that he could do a, " 1,500 " mile pull being as it's only going 60MPH thruout the trip. Hey, ty for posting up. peace
Nicely done. Iron butt is a piece of cake on a KLR. I did it on my 2018 a couple of times. I just took my breaks when I stopped for fuel which was roughly every 225 miles. I'm planning to buy a 2025 KLR as soon as my local Kawasaki dealer gets them in and I'll probably do an Iron Butt to break it in amd then I plan to see how fast I can do the So-Cal and Nor-Cal BDRs (I'm a former MX, enduro, and supermoto racer so I get throttle happy in the dirt)
@@jeremiahjolley7894 I'll keep that in mind! I just got my new KLR on Tuesday. Starting to set it up. I just put a Tusk skid plate and some Nelson Rigg luggage on it. Gonna be getting crash bars for it soon too. Can't wait to get it all ready to rock and roll
@@dualsportoutdoors Epic! You're gonna love it. Just did my first surfing moto camp trip. Got soft luggage bags and a surfboard rack mounted. Cruised coast hwy of CA camping and surfing for 9 days. One of the best things I ever did. 💪🏼
I did an iron Butt run from Dallas Texas to California twice back in the early-mid 80's. I hadn't even heard of an iron butt run at that time, first time on a Suzuki 750 & the 2nd on a Harley super glide ( I was in my early -mid 20's ) I haven't road a bike in 40 years until I got my gen 3 KLR last year...... I don't know if my old butt could handle that on my KLR , However this video is inspiring to say the least. I might try Dallas to Mt. Rushmore to see how I do , I'd have to go pre/post Sturgis as I wouldn't want all of the Harley riders to feel inferior to the KLR & someone riding their bike as opposed to trailering it to the destination 😬
I did, the Iron butt, but not intentionally, I rode from Vero Beach, Florida, To Weston, Georgia (USA) for my annual Pecan Pie Run, On a 2007 Yamaha Venture Pulling a Large Matrix Rover Trailer., stopping at my favorite place for a BBQ lunch, across the National parks to Eastern Florida Coast, then south back home. did 999.7 miles in 23:47 ( I was streaming at the time) and my friend said get back on your bike before the 24 hr mark, for an Iron Butt certification. (so I did) 1002.6 miles. ( Never sent it In. didn't really care about bragging rights) just to epees him, another ride on the same bike & trailer was 1288 in 28:55 from Hutto Tx ( on all Back roads) to Vero Beach.) Now that was a LONG frigging ride. ( Now picking up a 2024 KLR 650) to slow down the smell the roses, and go camping.
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Only current and former KLR owners can truly appreciate what it must have been like to spend that amount of time on that machine. I did a 400 mile weekend once and made the mistake of riding 70-75 mph for almost the entire trip. The unpleasantness and pain from the high frequency buzz through the handlebars took days to recover from. Well done.
You know it.
I'm looking into one as an all-purpose
@@franklingell4546 kept at 65 or under it’s a fantastic bike. Can’t be beat.
Congrats. The legendary KLRs are as indestructible as they come. Apparently, so ate their riders. When I was 50 years old I my have been able to pull this off but only with the perfect rode bike and plenty of preparation. Today, at 67, and in modest health at best, I ride 100-150 miles on Sundays and count my blessings. My current ride is a 2022 BMW r1250gs. That bike has allowed me continue a passion I've had for 53 years. I'll leave the "real" riding to you youngsters. Appreciate the great story. Be safe.
nothing short of Awesome. Give yourself a pat on your back. Your 50th BDay and a 1000 mile/1600 KM trip in less than 24 hrs...on a KLR 650.....a moment in time and memory not to many people can attest too. Congrats and well deserved🙌🙌
Than you! I appreciate the props!
Nicely done! I did an iron butt in August on a '01 XR650R. About 1,350km of it was on gravel. Meant to do the entire thing on gravel, but a storm washed out the last leg of the ride. Doing an iron butt on a thumper is definitely a different animal!
Welcome to the club! I finished the Saddlesore 1,000 on my KLR 650 last month. IBA already sent my certificate.
I've always wondered, does saddle sore get better the more you ride?
i always looked up to my elders, and i'm glad to be a young owner of a '99 KLR 650! I've owned an FZ6R, GSXR 1000, VTR1000, Virago 1100, but this bike just feels special. It's so fun yet there's nothing fun about it...
Hah, perfectly said. Young guy here with an '02.
Nice ride and congrats. Im 63 but still is in my bucket list...
Well done Sir!!!
So few people anymore understand and appreciate the effort of pushing out against our limits and finding the edges.
For some, it's the challenge and bragging rights, for others, it's spiritual. Regardless of the motivation, it's the journey not the destination.
Fantastic accomplishment.
You got a sub
Wow! Iron butt on a klr... you earned that, dude! 200 miles you'll feel beat up on a klr, let alone 1000 +... way to go! 🙌
THX, it was a grind to be sure.
You did an awesome job, and on a KLR even! Wife and I did 1081mi from Wichita, KS to Thomson, GA in 21hr 11min. That was on a '12 Road Glide. So you were cooking along pretty good!
Well, done, good and faithful KLR Rider! that’s kicking some butt. I especially like the quote. BECAUSE IT’S THERE… it’s all about the Ride, and the mindset. Have owned Two KLR 650’s both with well over 70, 000 miles on the clocks… The bikes are truly good and Faithful machines. I watched your video twice, truly enjoyed the mannerisms, and the sincerity of the ride. I’ve subscribed to your channel and now it’s time to get caught up. peace to you this day. Be safe out there, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Congratulations! It's hard enough to drive that long in a car, let alone on a bike. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.
Drove from South-Norway to Dresden(Germany) and then to Nürnberg because of my ETW Exam in less then 24h. I will never do this again. Needed like 2 Days of Sleep afterwards
Well done!! I did my Iron Butt on an Africa Twin, great accomplishment completing it on your KLR!! Respect!!
Congratulations! I did my 1600km in Poland last year. I agree with everything you've said in the video!
You're an absolute monster accomplishing this on a KLR650. Congrats to you sir! And Happy late Birthday!
Wow, such a beautiful ride! I would love to try this someday. Thanks for sharing 🏍
From a ‘22 KLR owner, this is a monumental task! I put 860mi in a weekend to go look at a trailer with stock sprockets and tires, and I know how sore I was after that one. Maybe some day I’ll try to get certified but I’m going 16/42 and ditching the knobbies first!
Congrats, and happy birthday! The longest I've ever ridden in a 24 hour period is half what you did, and on a cruiser. I was absolutely ready to get off and find the nearest beer. I can't imagine the mental fortitude needed to take a KLR 650 that far in 24 hours. I salute you!
Congrats on your accomplishment! My wife and I are in our 60s, and we completed and got certified on our first Iron Butt ride (a SS1000 and BB1500 combo) a year ago, so we can attest to the difficulty. It definitely takes planning.
Very well done. Congratulations. We live in a very beautiful province. Greetings from Surrey, BC.
Great Job! If I lived close enough to you I would make that ride you spoke of!. I live in South Louisiana. Cajun Country. I did an Iron Butt but did not know till months later. I took 7 days off to go to a BMW rally about 1600 miles from my home. I met good friends at the end of the first day. We spent the next two days riding to Moodus Connecticut. Life happens so I had to get back home ASAP. So I packed up my tent, road from Moodus, west to near Harrisburg PA that afternoon night. Then I left Harrisburg and rode non stop till I got home ( lafayette, La). I covered ~ 1350 miles in about 22.5 hours. So it was well over 1000 miles, and less than 24 hours. There were times when I would slow down to 75 it seemed so slow that I could get off the bike. It was a 1994 R1100RS. A wonderful machine. These days I ride a 2008 R1200r now and then. At 71, I would like to see how far I could go. Probably not half as far....lol
Congratulations. I did the IronButt Ultimate Coast to Coast from Key West, Fl to Prudhoe Bay, AK years ago on a GEN 1 KLR 650. Great bike, and unstoppable. I missed that bike so much I picked up a Brand New Gen 3 KLR 650 ABS this past Saturday. Only 100 mi so far, but the KLR has only gotten better, now with Fuel Injection and ABS.
Wow!
I applaud you! I'm currently looking at doing a SS1000 after an ill timed conversation with a deer stopped my preparations last time I was training for an attempt
I did my Saddlesore 1000 on my Ultra Classic. I use my KLR for commuting and hopefully a BDR ride someday.
Congratulations on taking the hard way!
PS: Smashingly good video, voice dubs and great fly over simulations! Thank You!
Well done! I did the same run back in 2017 on my GL1500 Gold Wing that I had purchased a week earlier. Loved the video. I ride those roads every summer. We really do live in a beautiful part of the world. 😊
I rode my Suzuki sv650 from up in Washington state to South Padre Island in the last week in October. 3 thousand miles in three days. Much of that ride was in sub freezing temperatures in the dark. I spent a week in recertification classes and headed back home. I took a week and a half getting back home in early November.
Once you get a KLR you fall in love with them. Furthest I did on my 2008 Piggy was 600km's in just under 8 hours. Man that was hard! But the memories!
A saddlesore is an impressive feat on its own, but to complete it on a KLR 650 as an awe inspiring accomplishment that can only be described as a modern Viking saga. Well done; a lot of respect to you.
Also, the scenery is amazing.
@@RestlessMule thank you. Funny side bar, I’m of Nordic heritage 😉
@@dirty_destinations_ now that’s an ironic coincidence. Lol
I did the Saddle sore 1000 and the Bun burner 1500 consecutively at age 50 two up, it was the wife's actual 50th b/day when we did it. We were on our round the world trip on a Beemer 1200 GSA so big up to you for doing it on the KLR. We rode from a friends place somewhere in Utah to my Bro's in Bloomington Ind., nearly didn't make it as I got a really bad case of helmet itch which was driving me mad and I considered quitting, pushed on through though and finished with just over an hour to spare if I remember.
Helmet itch, wife, two-up, BMW, and Bloomington Indiana in a short series of text....?
Wow. Congrats and happy belated 50th. Both great achievements. Didn't think of the KLR as an iron butt machine.
@marissakphotography6604 I have a '22 KLR Adventure model with 22,300 miles. I shoulda had 26,000+ but a young lady put me in a hospital. She failed to yield to me and my KLR. I was out of commish 2 months, but riding again. KLR's can hang.
Not sure your age, but I was truly introduced to two wheels from my first father inlaw. I never looked back at 4 wheels. Still own my truck I bought prior to 2 wheels. I am 99 percent 2 wheels since 2022. I am 50 and enjoy listening to your experience. Great editing and voice over.
He mentioned 50 in the beginning and reason for the trip.
Congrats and welcome to the Saddle Sore club....it is a marathon indeed but the excitement of the prize keeps you going. I would never pick that bike for that task, but hey, looks like it can be done.
Congratulations awesome effort buddy. I have done 4 myself, and those that know, realise how much grit and determination this takes. Welcome to the IronButt Club ❤
Longest I’ve done in my life(now 63) was 1200kms, thank god for cruise control. Congrats!
Total respect! I just last week drove Seattle to Grand Tetons to Jasper, back home through Clearwater and Hope. Most beautiful drive I've ever done over much of your route. As a former KLR rider, WOW!
I intend to do a similar trip back to Jasper on my SuperTenere, but over 4 days with plenty of stops. Nicely done, happy belated birthday~👏🎉
I own a 2024 KLR650 Adventure. I love this bike for its comfort, simplicity, handling and the option to explore an untapped fire road if the inkling permits! I need to do an Ironbutt!
Congratulation with your Iron Butt. Join the select club.
I did my IB 1706 km from Serbia to Belgium in 18 hours with my FJR at average 150 km/h , extra stops for only 5 minutes every hour. Messed up my 2000 km in same drive....had 6 more hours to spend to get it....
Very difficult to perform this today as everywhere in Western Europe you have speed traps with nice fines attached.
All the best to all new members and members to come
Awesome job. Congrats. I did mine on a Suzuki V-Storm 650. Slightly more luxurious than the KLR. Very imprrssive
Congratulations.
I really enjoyed this.
It does not matter what you ride, as long as we have fun. I am planning on doing it on a Cam-Am Spyder.
Cheers from Swede in Mexico
I totally get it. I did the SS1000 on a 2018 KLR650 in October, 2018. I got up, left the house in New Braunfels, TX at about 3:00 am, and rode to my aunt and uncle's house in Hot Springs, AR for lunch, then returned home. On the way home, it was late and the gas pumps at a couple gas stations weren't printing receipts and the stores were closed, so no way to get receipts from an attendant. All that to say I couldn't get the verification I needed to get the official certificate from the Iron Butt Association. But it's okay because I did it to prove to myself that I could, and I know I did it. My bike was totally stock. I do think I was also wearing the bicycle shorts. I was definitely saddle sore for a couple days. Congratulations!
You don't need to prove anything to anyone, what matters is that you did it. Keep riding and enjoy leaving all your worries behind, because that's really what it's all about.
Kudos to you! I hadn't quite managed 1k miles in one go on the klr despite getting really close (probably 950ish miles at near 15 hours) and I remember that night being the best shower and sleep I had ever gotten. The only reason I stopped early was I didn't know of the challenge and I only did it to move states 😅! Seriously though, amazing job with the run!
Congrats on an awesome achievement. It is something that will stick with you forever.
O man. Sounds amazing. While watching your video.. I begun my mapping route. Safe travels
Congrats on your ride & happy 50th.
Great job! That route you mapped out was awesome with some amazing views.
Kudos, I can't say I'm ready for an iron butt in my motorcycling journey and you did an amazing job responsibly explaining the experience with the respect it deserves. I feel like I could sniff the iron butt but that last leg is going to be the killer. I feel like the second wind would come mp 500-650 and you'd be running on fumes by the end. Like I've done and can continue to do 600 miles in a day and not break a sweat, but to do it twice....in under 24.....
Great job , great advice , congratulations to both of you and happy Birthday !
Yourvideo inspired me. Come spring of 2025 I am now planning on this myself. I might even do it sooner just depends on schedule . Thank you for this video
You are an absolute superstar!
I did iron butt unofficially on a 1977 bmw r100s. L.a. to key west, maine, washinton, LA. Lots of detours. Civil war battlefields etc. Only had three weeks vacation and money. FUN, FUN, exhausting!
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing the video. Very admirable 50th birthday goal! Iron buts are too difficult for me.
I plane on doing bay area California to New York and back for my 50th b day.
Pat yourself on the back. 💪
Sounds like a blast !
Well done. Great video - thanks for posting it
Beautiful stuff Bro. Thanks for sharing.
This is truly impressive! Was never able to ride more than 800km on my KLR per day.
My ironbutt ride was from Des Moines, Iowa to Dallas Tx. On a 1980 Kawasaki 440 LTD with the step set. Made to just south of Oklahoma City before stopping for the night that was back in 1981 if I remember correctly right.
Had a few KLRs but never tried anything like that on one but I did ride 1129 miles (by the odometer) on my goldwing one day. I didn’t do any iron butt paperwork but it was still a pretty cool feeling. Nice job. Keep riding safe.
Strong work! I made 860 miles in Texas on my gen 2 KLR and got stomped on by sideways rain and high winds. Lots of lightning, looked cool on the GoPro but stopped me right there. Another near thousand mile trip was cut short in Casper Wyoming due to the crosswinds.
I'm in Vic. Be happy to do the van isle trip...i have a 2024 klr650...
I did my saddle sore 1000 when I was 50. Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon and back. Hit a bad blizzard in Prescott and had to reroute. Still got it done 1150 something miles on a 2001 GSXR 1000. Now at 68 I’m content with 300 miles days on my klr in the Appalachian Mountains.
On a Gixxer, ouch!
@@jimperry4420 it’s all in the abs! Did better than the two touring bikes that came along.
Well done mate.
From New Zealand
As a former KLR rider (Gen 1 and a Gen 2), that is one impressive accomplishment. 🫡
nice video, and nice ride! Congratulations on the accomplishment. And on a KLR no less!
Man I love motorcycles! Great video and that is a long ways in such a short time, great job!!
Happy for you, it’s definitely “a personal thing”. Can’t explain it, don’t need to. Funny thing for “me” is, @ 76 I force myself to slow down now to take a look around and enjoy what’s left of the road? Best to you, Rola (Oregon / USA)👍🏻
Very inspiring ❤🎉
Very impressive especially on a KLR650. I've done them on a Goldwing and FJR. Can't imagine a KLR. Congrats man!
Happy Birthday!
Pretty dang cool, thanks for sharing!
Congratulations! Quite an accomplishment... Wait until your package from the IBA shows up, there's nothing like the throw of receiving the certificate and reliving your ride.
Again, congratulations... Well done.
Good points. Did one of the IBA rides years ago. Sadly many in our group were hard chargers and raced the clock. That was high-schoolish. I took breaks as needed aside from fuel stops. Our ride would benefit a charity, so I wasn't worried if I didn't finish. Did 1.087 and qualified with three hours left. They said there were still eight out there somewhere.
Happy Birthday🎉 Nice run!
Fantastic! What an achievement. Great video. Subscribed.
Happy (Belated)Birthday 🎉
Great job 😊
Just found your channel. Subscribed!
Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing and ride safe!
Thank you.
Great job! Very impressive, especially a KLR. I’ve done it on a Goldwing multiple times but it has a comfortable seat and cruise control.
Thank you!
This is awesome! Definitely on my list of todos for the summer
So cool!
Congratulations and happy birthday!!
My first ride on a stock KLR was only 200 miles. My arse was so damn sore!! Lol It made me rethink all my ambitious adventure plans. Alaska to South America was definitely out of the question. Lol
Good for you, well done !!!
Congrats !! I did my saddle sore in my mid-50s... my bike was more highway oriented than yours, but such a trip still wears on the rider -- I was fuzzy-headed enough with about 100 miles to go that I stopped for gas and forgot to put the kick-stand down... the embarrassment was an adrenaline rush... at that point I took an extended break (caffeine and sugar snack) and finished without further drama. I got in the habit of longish runs (without the IBA records keeping... 🤣) for almost 15 years, habit forming... but have slowed a tad now...
Lads: He’s One Of Us!
Welcome Aboard Sir!
And 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
Jim Soque, Long Island, IBA 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0.
Awesome, congratulations!
Well done !!!!!!
Congrats! I have done 4 of those while doing rallys and just missed a fifth (wrong turn, short about 80 miles). Being on the road around the clock is an experience most people will never know. It changes your perspective a bit. Good luck on the next one! You could do a 3 flags. Baja is nice...
Great trip the KLR isn't held in high regard by some , I just bought one a 22 adv , hope to do some trouble free road and trail expeditions , they seem pretty capable definitely not that powerful , like a mule .Cheers .
@@Cobra427Veight thank you. They certainly not fast, but they are reliable and simple. If you haven’t you should watch the two videos @FortNine did on them.
If I get one i'm calling it number 7 ( the old mans mules name in the Grizzly Adams tv show) . Also would be my 7th bike .
@@leeinwis that is awesome!!!
I just rode my KLR for the past 3 hours here in the Ottawa area and my butt is sore, I can't imagine doing that ride. I have done it by car however, well only half Prince George to Vancouver only.
Well done. Life on a thumper is gratifying. You only need one cyclinder to complete your mission. Cheers......
Good job and great comments! 742 miles in a day is my max, but I do want to try for 1k. Could never have got so far without cruise control.
Congrats. I have done one of my many saddle sore 1000s on a 92 klr 650, with all the mods on it plus the bigger fuel tank. next, you should try the but burner gold.
I've never heard of the "IronButt" ride.... is this an organization of sorts, I heard you say you had to submit your info to get the
accommodation. That's very interesting. Keep the rubber side down, peace
@@diggy-d8w yes it’s the IronButt Association. Look’em up.
Yes Sir, learning new stuff each day & I will look it up shortly. I just watched some much younger guys do this
trip on much newer/larger GoldWing type bikes..... I left a comment saying that at his age/bike that he could do
a, " 1,500 " mile pull being as it's only going 60MPH thruout the trip. Hey, ty for posting up. peace
Great Video! Greets from Germany ✌🏻
Thank you and hello to you in Germany
Great job sir! I recently did a single day, 551 mile ride, 9 hour ride time, but what u did was Herculean and it has me thinking. Hmmm...
Nicely done. Iron butt is a piece of cake on a KLR. I did it on my 2018 a couple of times. I just took my breaks when I stopped for fuel which was roughly every 225 miles. I'm planning to buy a 2025 KLR as soon as my local Kawasaki dealer gets them in and I'll probably do an Iron Butt to break it in amd then I plan to see how fast I can do the So-Cal and Nor-Cal BDRs (I'm a former MX, enduro, and supermoto racer so I get throttle happy in the dirt)
@@dualsportoutdoors you're twisted. I love it
Nice, I've had my KLR for a year now. Just completed mods to be Ca BDR ready. If you want a buddy next year to join, hit me up. @dualsportoutdoors
@@jeremiahjolley7894 I'll keep that in mind! I just got my new KLR on Tuesday. Starting to set it up. I just put a Tusk skid plate and some Nelson Rigg luggage on it. Gonna be getting crash bars for it soon too. Can't wait to get it all ready to rock and roll
@@dualsportoutdoors Epic! You're gonna love it. Just did my first surfing moto camp trip. Got soft luggage bags and a surfboard rack mounted. Cruised coast hwy of CA camping and surfing for 9 days. One of the best things I ever did. 💪🏼
I did an iron Butt run from Dallas Texas to California twice back in the early-mid 80's. I hadn't even heard of an iron butt run at that time, first time on a Suzuki 750 & the 2nd on a Harley super glide ( I was in my early -mid 20's ) I haven't road a bike in 40 years until I got my gen 3 KLR last year...... I don't know if my old butt could handle that on my KLR , However this video is inspiring to say the least. I might try Dallas to Mt. Rushmore to see how I do , I'd have to go pre/post Sturgis as I wouldn't want all of the Harley riders to feel inferior to the KLR & someone riding their bike as opposed to trailering it to the destination 😬
great vid man keep it up
I did, the Iron butt, but not intentionally, I rode from Vero Beach, Florida, To Weston, Georgia (USA) for my annual Pecan Pie Run, On a 2007 Yamaha Venture Pulling a Large Matrix Rover Trailer., stopping at my favorite place for a BBQ lunch, across the National parks to Eastern Florida Coast, then south back home. did 999.7 miles in 23:47 ( I was streaming at the time) and my friend said get back on your bike before the 24 hr mark, for an Iron Butt certification. (so I did) 1002.6 miles. ( Never sent it In. didn't really care about bragging rights) just to epees him, another ride on the same bike & trailer was 1288 in 28:55 from Hutto Tx ( on all Back roads) to Vero Beach.) Now that was a LONG frigging ride. ( Now picking up a 2024 KLR 650) to slow down the smell the roses, and go camping.
good luck