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I got a big, fat, shiny nickel that says I'm right!!Maybe the Bush compound?
I personally will be rooting for the FLHT. Harley vs the world.
the Harley is out. Should have said Harley vs Deer. Rider ok but bike is totaled. Got a deer in Wyoming .
Yeah, I was too. He probably forgot to do the "doohickey" mod!Dang, the KLR is out too. I was hoping to see him make it.
the Harley is out. Should have said Harley vs Deer. Rider ok but bike is totaled. Got a deer in Wyoming .
Unfortunately, Davo Jones, an Australian rider on a Connie, hit a deer on his way to the final checkpoint. He suffered serious head injuries and did not survive.
It really puts a damper on the whole thing. The strange thing is that, apparently, his helmet was strapped to the back of his bike when he was found. And he was an ATGATT guy. Very strange and very sad.
Very sad. RIP Davo.
I didnt know Davo personally, but he was a regular over on Motorcycle Tourers Forum website, had been following his plans and prep for the IBR going back quite awhile.
That he apparently wasnt wearing a helmet is a mystery indeed.
As an aside, the deer population nationwide has absolutley gotten out of hand, maybe its time to allow year round hunting till theyre culled a bit.
Rant off, going for a ride.
Interesting that with minimum points needed to be considered a finisher this year meant that there were 31 riders who DNF. Some quit for various reasons and most did not have the minimum points .
12,706 miles!!! Congrats Jim Owen, what a ride!!
I'm very sorry about Davo Jones, that's terrible news. Why on earth was he not wearing his helmet??? I guess we'll never know.
A very enthusiastic pat on the back goes to you my friend!!! I only wish I had the means to try it! If you're ever out this way lunch is on me!Thanks for the positive comments guys!
This was a fun ride, and while I don't have my ride report ready yet, I am working on one and will get it posted in the next few days. Unfortunately, I rode the miles, but lost the points for my last rest bonus at the scoring table and didn't have enough points after that loss to officially be classified as a finisher. Pretty heart breaking, but it adds to the motivation to do better the next time.