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scqtt
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Yamahas are awesome.
Go John Go!
When I grow up I want to be you.
Go John Go!
When I grow up I want to be you.
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Prudhoe to Key West Record Run
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gfspencer
New member
So the last time I looked this was a BMW forum . . . and he's riding a Yamaha.I don't think the Yamaha he's riding is known for that issue.
Why am I supposed to care? 
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BUBBAZANETTI
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So the last time I looked this was a BMW forum . . . and he's riding a Yamaha.
so you're saying this ride doesn't interest you at all due to the type of bike John happens to be riding???
(he has a K75 as well if that makes it better)
GO JOHN!
ALSO!!! is his tracker linked to a URL somewhere???
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higdon
Guest
Still hauling
At five minutes past 8:00 EDT tonight John was in Watson Lake, a total distance of 1,358 miles from his start in Prudhoe Bay 19.2 hours ago. That's a 70+ mph average in the worst conditions he's likely to see during the entire ride. Boys and girls, the Iron Butt Association calls that a Bun Burner Gold pace (1,500 miles in 24 hours) over a stretch consisting approximately of one-third dirt and gravel.
I myself took a ride today from McComb MS to Daytona Beach FL. Now that I think about it, that's sort of what John was doing: riding a bike south and east to Florida. I guess anybody can do these kinds of rides.
Bob Higdon
At five minutes past 8:00 EDT tonight John was in Watson Lake, a total distance of 1,358 miles from his start in Prudhoe Bay 19.2 hours ago. That's a 70+ mph average in the worst conditions he's likely to see during the entire ride. Boys and girls, the Iron Butt Association calls that a Bun Burner Gold pace (1,500 miles in 24 hours) over a stretch consisting approximately of one-third dirt and gravel.
I myself took a ride today from McComb MS to Daytona Beach FL. Now that I think about it, that's sort of what John was doing: riding a bike south and east to Florida. I guess anybody can do these kinds of rides.
Bob Higdon
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R80RTJohnny
On the road again!
So the last time I looked this was a BMW forum . . . and he's riding a Yamaha.
It's posted in everything else. It's OK. It's OK.
Good luck to you.
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higdon
Guest
Twenty-nine hours into the ride John now is about 90 miles northwest of Dawson Creek BC. He apparently stopped for a rest break of 3.5 hours in Fort Nelson between 0005 and 0330 EDT this morning. At his last position he'd run 1,870 miles at an overall average of 64+ mph. He needs to stay above 58 mph to achieve his goal.
Bob Higdon
Bob Higdon
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higdon
Guest
A break?
John arrived on the outskirts of Edmonton, BC at 1102 EDT, 2,311 miles and 34.12 hours into the trip. He may be taking a break. It's 1210 EDT now and he hasn't moved in just over an hour.
Bob Higdon
John arrived on the outskirts of Edmonton, BC at 1102 EDT, 2,311 miles and 34.12 hours into the trip. He may be taking a break. It's 1210 EDT now and he hasn't moved in just over an hour.
Bob Higdon
testinglogin
Hogaan!
He's moving.
2311 / 31 (subtracting about 3.5 for the earlier break) = 74.5mph moving average.
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higdon
Guest
Cruising
At this point John is within an hour of the U.S. border at North Portal. From there it's under 100 miles to Minot ND, where he'll probably take another break and have his pit crew take a long look at his bike. At his current overall average of 66.2 mph, he's on a pace to attain his goal with 8-10 hours to spare.
Bob Higdon
At this point John is within an hour of the U.S. border at North Portal. From there it's under 100 miles to Minot ND, where he'll probably take another break and have his pit crew take a long look at his bike. At his current overall average of 66.2 mph, he's on a pace to attain his goal with 8-10 hours to spare.
Bob Higdon
jcpuckett
New member
At 2900 miles, I've got him at 66.13 mpg overall average. He will need that time reserve about 24 hours from now when he might need to sleep for 6 or 7 hours. If his FJR holds together, things are looking damn good.
PAULBACH
New member
Pit crew means friends along the way willing to help a fellow MOA member complete this adventure.
rdalland
Giddyap
This SPOT Trip Manager link was posted on the IBMWR mail list:
http://jasonjonas.org/spot/tripViewer.do?id=1727
http://jasonjonas.org/spot/tripViewer.do?id=1727
hotspice
New member
You sure that's him? The bike on that link is green?
Thanks for posting that. I wasn't sure if there was a public way for us to follow along.
Tick-Tock-Tick-Tock
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buckeyeclark
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Prudhoe Bay to Key West......"Jay leno ride" Motodan for the love of God please tell me you are kidding with that comment!
rdalland
Giddyap
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RSPENNACHIO
Guest
Click satellite, and zoom in...
Now that's funny.
This will keep me busy all day long!
