IBA / SS1000 attempt

mobandy78 · 05-24-2011, 10:43 AM

Going to try and hit the 1000 mile mark on June 18. There are 4 or 5 of us that are going to attempt the SS1000.

Our plan is to leave Tulsa at 4am on the 18th... travel North-East on Interstate 44 to St. Louis... connect to Interstate 55 South to Memphis... on to Interstate 40 West to the Muskogee Turnpike in eastern Oklahoma and take it back to Tulsa.

My google map is showing 1,046 miles and approximately 18 hrs. (travel time, not w/ stops). This is including the "planned" gas stops, which vary from 105 - 135 miles apart. I'm sure these stops will change during the route. We are thinking we can get it done in about 20 hrs and be able to return home by midnight. We will have a chase vehicle with us with tools, trailer, and supplies.

If anyone would like to join us or give some advice, feel free. Or you can just give us your good luck remarks.

**Jared** · 05-24-2011, 12:25 PM

Sounds like you guys are well prepared!

I did one two years ago and to be honest with you, it's not too bad. You guys will do just fine.

Here is a write-up on my experience. http://utahmotorcyclist.blogspot.com...ay-4-2009.html

mobandy78 · 05-24-2011, 04:12 PM

Thanks Utah! I actually have read your write-up before. It looks like you guys had a good time.

By the way, when is your next blog update?

**Jared** · 05-24-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MO

Thanks Utah! I actually have read your write-up before. It looks like you guys had a good time.

By the way, when is your next blog update?

Should be pretty soon.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-24-2011, 04:48 PM

Have fun and ride safe. Watch out for those saddle sores.

Loafer · 05-24-2011, 06:43 PM

Best wishes, for a safe, happy and successful trip...

**coacha** · 05-24-2011, 07:02 PM

Stay hydrated and know when to call it a day if necessary. I've done 3 SS1000's and my last one is on my blog. Remember, have fun doing it.

http://coacha-ron.blogspot.com/

**Griz** · 05-24-2011, 07:04 PM

Good luck MO, hope you have a successful and safe ride.

mobandy78 · 05-25-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

Stay hydrated and know when to call it a day if necessary. I've done 3 SS1000's and my last one is on my blog. Remember, have fun doing it.

http://coacha-ron.blogspot.com/

Coach, just read your blog... Dang! That was quiet a trip! Your write up is very entertaining! Thanks for the link and the advice.

**coacha** · 05-25-2011, 11:16 AM

Thanks Mo. It was an adventure for sure. The first two were rather uneventful, the last one...not so much ;)

mobandy78 · 06-15-2011, 05:05 PM

Well, I'm sad to say that my IBA ride got cancelled on Monday. There was supposed to be anywhere from 3-6 of us going, but everyone backed out on me. Tried to talk one of the guys into it, but he wasn't interested if there wasn't a group of us. So, I got left all alone and I've decided not to attempt it by myself. :( Hopefully, I'll have another opportunity some time in the future.

05-24-2011, 10:43 AM	#1
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	IBA / SS1000 attempt Going to try and hit the 1000 mile mark on June 18. There are 4 or 5 of us that are going to attempt the SS1000. Our plan is to leave Tulsa at 4am on the 18th... travel North-East on Interstate 44 to St. Louis... connect to Interstate 55 South to Memphis... on to Interstate 40 West to the Muskogee Turnpike in eastern Oklahoma and take it back to Tulsa. My google map is showing 1,046 miles and approximately 18 hrs. (travel time, not w/ stops). This is including the "planned" gas stops, which vary from 105 - 135 miles apart. I'm sure these stops will change during the route. We are thinking we can get it done in about 20 hrs and be able to return home by midnight. We will have a chase vehicle with us with tools, trailer, and supplies. If anyone would like to join us or give some advice, feel free. Or you can just give us your good luck remarks. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-24-2011, 12:25 PM	#2
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	IBA / SS1000 attempt Sounds like you guys are well prepared! I did one two years ago and to be honest with you, it's not too bad. You guys will do just fine. Here is a write-up on my experience. http://utahmotorcyclist.blogspot.com...ay-4-2009.html __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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05-24-2011, 04:12 PM	#3
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	IBA / SS1000 attempt Thanks Utah! I actually have read your write-up before. It looks like you guys had a good time. By the way, when is your next blog update? __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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05-24-2011, 04:48 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	IBA / SS1000 attempt Have fun and ride safe. Watch out for those saddle sores. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-24-2011, 06:43 PM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	IBA / SS1000 attempt Best wishes, for a safe, happy and successful trip... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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05-24-2011, 07:02 PM	#7
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	IBA / SS1000 attempt Stay hydrated and know when to call it a day if necessary. I've done 3 SS1000's and my last one is on my blog. Remember, have fun doing it. http://coacha-ron.blogspot.com/ __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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05-24-2011, 07:04 PM	#8
Griz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburg, Kansas Posts: 1,063	IBA / SS1000 attempt Good luck MO, hope you have a successful and safe ride. __________________ Joe "Griz" Grisolano 2008 Arctic Pearl Honda Goldwing 2008 Black/Red Nomad - Traded September, 2013 VBA #1210 Pittsburg, Kansas
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05-25-2011, 11:16 AM	#10
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	IBA / SS1000 attempt Thanks Mo. It was an adventure for sure. The first two were rather uneventful, the last one...not so much ;) __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-15-2011, 05:05 PM	#11
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	IBA / SS1000 attempt Well, I'm sad to say that my IBA ride got cancelled on Monday. There was supposed to be anywhere from 3-6 of us going, but everyone backed out on me. Tried to talk one of the guys into it, but he wasn't interested if there wasn't a group of us. So, I got left all alone and I've decided not to attempt it by myself. :( Hopefully, I'll have another opportunity some time in the future. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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