BigBikeBKK Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) Who's up for a Metric Iron Butt? 1000+ kilometers in a day. How's this for a route: Caltex Asoke, Bangkok-Petchabun-Lom Sak-Phitsanulok-Den Chai-Lampang-Chiang Rai-Mae Sai and you get 1018 km When are we going? Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptk&a...234589&z=10 Dates and details to be announced once we figure them out! Comments, suggestions and advice welcome. Ride On! Edited July 11, 2009 by BigBikeBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker Bob Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Who's up for a Metric Iron Butt?1000+ kilometers in a day. How's this for a route: Caltex Asoke, Bangkok-Petchabun-Lom Sak-Phitsanulok-Den Chai-Lampang-Chiang Rai-Mae Sai and you get 1018 km When are we going? Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptk&a...234589&z=10 Dates and details to be announced once we figure them out! Comments, suggestions and advice welcome. Ride On! I have to admit it, I am a wuss my butt cant take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Ummh, unless you're planning it for October I can't make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmate Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Who's up for a Metric Iron Butt?1000+ kilometers in a day. How's this for a route: Caltex Asoke, Bangkok-Petchabun-Lom Sak-Phitsanulok-Den Chai-Lampang-Chiang Rai-Mae Sai and you get 1018 km When are we going? Dates and details to be announced once we figure them out! Comments, suggestions and advice welcome. Ride On! Count me in! Nice route! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfusion Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 me needs a border hop on august 3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzinged Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Umm... fuel is kinda expensive at the moment. Who wants to tow me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 me needs a border hop on august 3... Hey CF, You were missed at the BBQ yesterday. Where do you want to do your 'hop'? I think we'll wait until Tiger has new rubber and Bard is back in the country before we do the Iron Butt ride, but we can certainly fit in some warm ups before then. Where do you usually do your visa runs? How about you take charge of this one, ok? Ride on! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyR1 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 1000km/day am ashamed to admit but that's far too much for me n my R1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 1000km/dayam ashamed to admit but that's far too much for me n my R1 Hey Anthony! Are you back? Well, I recall how much pain you were in after the ride to Chiang Mai, so understand your reluctance to go 1000km in a day on your R1. Maybe you can drive the support vehicle? Happy Trails, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmate Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 1000km/dayam ashamed to admit but that's far too much for me n my R1 Change the bike & get summat that you can actually ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RusticCharm Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) 1000km/dayam ashamed to admit but that's far too much for me n my R1 Change the bike & get summat that you can actually ride! Don't worry about these guys, Anthony. The R1's a fine bike. Not all of us have to do 1000klm a day to feel like a 'real biker'. Edited July 13, 2009 by RusticCharm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 (edited) ^ I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the R1, though they do seem a bit fragile... The R1's just not a touring bike is all. And who ever said you have to do 1000km in a day to be a 'real' biker? We'll have our Iron Butt Ride and the rest of you can join Rustic's Lard A$$ Culinary Tour with calorie stops every 100 clicks (BTW Terry- that's a JOKE- please don't get your padded panties in a twist again ' tay?) Ride On! Edited July 13, 2009 by BigBikeBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmate Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 1000km/dayam ashamed to admit but that's far too much for me n my R1 Change the bike & get summat that you can actually ride! Don't worry about these guys, Anthony. The R1's a fine bike. Not all of us have to do 1000klm a day to feel like a 'real biker'. funny.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmate Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 ^ I'm not saying there's anything wrong with the R1, though they do seem a bit fragile...The R1's just not a touring bike is all. And who ever said you have to do 1000km in a day to be a 'real' biker? We'll have our Iron Butt Ride and the rest of you can join Rustic's Lard A$ Culinary Tour with calorie stops every 100 clicks (BTW Terry- that's a JOKE- please don't get your padded panties in a twist again ' tay?) Ride On! "padded panties"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RusticCharm Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 And who ever said you have to do 1000km in a day to be a 'real' biker?Er..take a look at your poll heading! We'll have our Iron Butt Ride and the rest of you can join Rustic's Lard A$ Culinary Tour with calorie stops every 100 clicks (BTW Terry- that's a JOKE- please don't get your padded panties in a twist again ' tay?) Yeah, a joke. I get it. Though rather personal coming from someone I hardly know. "padded panties"!Don't worry! Tony's just 'projecting' again. Whatever turns him on, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Well, weather and work schedules have thus far prevented us from completing our Metric Iron Butt ride, but I'm still keen to do it! October is going to be a crazy busy month- Kawasaki Track Day at BRC on the 10th. Motard races at BIRA on the 11th. Party ride to Khon Kaen on the 16th, Udon Thani on the 17th. MotoGP ride from October 22-27th. That about fills the month, so.... who'd up for a Metric Iron Butt in November? Ride On! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoH Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Tony In what speed you plan to do it?, day ride or what ever it takes? as did mine in 13.5hrs, but if my Panzar Wagen is ready by Nov. i could do it again and meet you guys in somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kf6vci Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I've done it a few times, but in Europe. Starting at dawn, getting off the bike after 10 pm. It's a strange state of mind after many hours on a bike. Know what I mean? In Thailand, it would be a first Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I once did phuket to penang overnight.. Dropped the passport in in the am, then when it came back at about 4 thought I would push to Hat Yai, made good time and thought would push to trang, then thought sod it, nearly there and kept on to Phuket again. So night day and night for Phuket Penang and back. Not sure of Kms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmate Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 TonyIn what speed you plan to do it? We rarely drop below 200km/h. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 TonyIn what speed you plan to do it? We rarely drop below 200km/h. Heh heh- you mean YOU and Sneds and Bakerboy rarely drop below 200km/hr. I prefer a conservative 180km/hr cruising speed The proposed route really should be doable in a day at our usual speeds. Leave BKK at 0600, arrive Mae Sai ~1800 Let's make it happen in November! Marco- hope you'll have the Panzer Wagon back in action by then- would be great to ride with you again! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 TonyIn what speed you plan to do it?, day ride or what ever it takes? as did mine in 13.5hrs, but if my Panzar Wagen is ready by Nov. i could do it again and meet you guys in somewhere Cheers Marco, But if I recall wasn't a good part of your Metric Iron Butt in the dark and fog? November is a great time to ride- rains should be about done and weather will be cooler. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellagrego Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Who's up for a Metric Iron Butt?1000+ kilometers in a day. How's this for a route: Caltex Asoke, Bangkok-Petchabun-Lom Sak-Phitsanulok-Den Chai-Lampang-Chiang Rai-Mae Sai and you get 1018 km When are we going? Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptk&a...234589&z=10 Dates and details to be announced once we figure them out! Comments, suggestions and advice welcome. Ride On! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellagrego Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Who's up for a Metric Iron Butt?1000+ kilometers in a day. How's this for a route: Caltex Asoke, Bangkok-Petchabun-Lom Sak-Phitsanulok-Den Chai-Lampang-Chiang Rai-Mae Sai and you get 1018 km When are we going? Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptk&a...234589&z=10 Dates and details to be announced once we figure them out! Comments, suggestions and advice welcome. Ride On! Just gotta step back and laugh at these baby Iron Butts. Did a double on a wideglide from New orleans to los angeles non-stop. That's 2000 real miles. A lot of coffee, a few other stimulates, and hammer down with two other guys. Stopped only to eat, pee, and stretch. 31 hours. Returned via portland, sturgis, four corners. One hel_l of a ride. So, watch yourself out there and those head-on buses and goofy Thai lunitics. russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Just gotta step back and laugh at these baby Iron Butts. Did a double on a wideglide from New orleans to los angeles non-stop. That's 2000 real miles. A lot of coffee, a few other stimulates, and hammer down with two other guys. Stopped only to eat, pee, and stretch. 31 hours. Returned via portland, sturgis, four corners. One hel_l of a ride. So, watch yourself out there and those head-on buses and goofy Thai lunitics. russ Cheers Russ, I've done a few thousand plus mile rides in the States as well- piece of cake with wide American roads and not a soi dog, water buffalo, head on bus or goofy Somchai maniac driver in site. Riding after dark in the US- no worries (unless you're in deer country). Thai roads are a lot more dangerous and challenging so I think starting with a metric Iron Butt is a good start. Do you have a bike here in Thailand? Going to join us? Happy Trails! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm in as long as we do it when I get home. Will be a nice ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoH Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 TonyIn what speed you plan to do it?, day ride or what ever it takes? as did mine in 13.5hrs, but if my Panzar Wagen is ready by Nov. i could do it again and meet you guys in somewhere Cheers Marco, But if I recall wasn't a good part of your Metric Iron Butt in the dark and fog? November is a great time to ride- rains should be about done and weather will be cooler. Can't wait! Tony Correct, as i stated 1.15am then had to stop by 3am before that it was really foggy as i rode in small country roads between rice fields and then FREEZING cold, even i was wearing Scandinavian winter cloves and other hard part was, there was NO coffee available(normal coffee, not instant) before 7am,,, but have to say, if was FUN and would love to do it again,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoH Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Who's up for a Metric Iron Butt?1000+ kilometers in a day. How's this for a route: Caltex Asoke, Bangkok-Petchabun-Lom Sak-Phitsanulok-Den Chai-Lampang-Chiang Rai-Mae Sai and you get 1018 km When are we going? Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?doflg=ptk&a...234589&z=10 Dates and details to be announced once we figure them out! Comments, suggestions and advice welcome. Ride On! . That's 2000 real miles. russ Russ, just a qestion as im not American and NOT use Miles,, what is difference between "Real and Not so real" miles?? I just wanna clarify that as we in Europe do not have any other than Km's and never call then "Real" Km's. thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBikeBKK Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Correct, as i stated 1.15am then had to stop by 3am before that it was really foggy as i rode in small country roads between rice fields and then FREEZING cold, even i was wearing Scandinavian winter clovesand other hard part was, there was NO coffee available(normal coffee, not instant) before 7am,,, Hey Marco! I hope with all of the upgrades to the Panzer Wagon that you've added an Espresso maker! Happy Trails! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellagrego Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Just gotta step back and laugh at these baby Iron Butts. Did a double on a wideglide from New orleans to los angeles non-stop. That's 2000 real miles. A lot of coffee, a few other stimulates, and hammer down with two other guys. Stopped only to eat, pee, and stretch. 31 hours. Returned via portland, sturgis, four corners. One hel_l of a ride. So, watch yourself out there and those head-on buses and goofy Thai lunitics. russ Cheers Russ, I've done a few thousand plus mile rides in the States as well- piece of cake with wide American roads and not a soi dog, water buffalo, head on bus or goofy Somchai maniac driver in site. Riding after dark in the US- no worries (unless you're in deer country). Thai roads are a lot more dangerous and challenging so I think starting with a metric Iron Butt is a good start. Do you have a bike here in Thailand? Going to join us? Happy Trails! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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