Any Phoenix riders up for a saddlesore 1000?

[izpep]

I'm getting ready to try a SS1000 in April probably the 12th but maybe the 19th
depending on other riders schedules.

General Ride Info
http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/getdocument.cfm?DocID=1

Route
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=17314066541395231613,32.308620,-106.777190&saddr=2750+W+Thunderbird+Rd,+Phoenix,+AZ+85053&daddr=880+E+Benson+Hwy,+Tucson,+AZ+85713+to:NM-478+N+%4032.308620,+-106.777190+to:801+E+Thorpe+Rd,+Las+Cruces,+NM+to:2012+7th+St+Nw,+Albuquerque,+NM+to:2300+E+Butler+Ave,+Flagstaff,+AZ+to:2750+W+Thunderbird+Rd,+Phoenix,+AZ+85053&mra=pe&mrcr=3,4&via=2&sll=35.103058,-111.466255&sspn=0.244645,0.541077&ie=UTF8&z=8

If interested just post or pm me.  

[jwhite518]

That route looks simple, elegant, do-able, and boring. Is there any way you can get off the interstate?

[izpep]

  do-able is what I was going for!  

I'm always open to route suggestions.

[izpep]

Looks like we are focusing in on April the 19th for the ride. Anyone who wishes to join
in is more than welcome to do so.  

[swimmer]

holy shit is that a bland route.  I've been on all those roads more than once.  I am not trying to be critical, just sayin..  It should certainly be doable.   I've done Tucson-morenci-show low-globe-tucson in 10 hours and I think that was  a little more than 500 miles.  I'd rather do that route twice as you get to hit the 191.  Although the second time through I guess you'd likely be going through there in the dark which, while probably very peaceful, could be a little nerve racking.   I think you'll be able to complete this whole ride in daylight.  let us know how it goes.  

[izpep]

I love 191 but it takes awhile itself and hitting it at night when your tired would be interesting  
My main concern at night on that route would be deer and bear crossing the road. Actually saw
a black bear my last time through. Friggin' sweet ride though.

[izpep]

Well we've decided on April 19th as the ride date, we have 4 people going so far and a start
time witness but no one to act as a witness at the end yet.

The start & end point is the QT Station on 2750 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053 It's just off of I-17, 27th Ave & Thunderbird Rd.
We'll start at approx 5am, not sure what the end time will be but if any IBA guys/gals are available to witness the
end we'd love to have you there  

[DangerMoney]

I love 191 but it takes awhile itself and hitting it at night when your tired would be interesting  
My main concern at night on that route would be deer and bear crossing the road. Actually saw
a black bear my last time through.

Amen Brother. Last time I rode 191 I came flying around a corner and there were two deer standing in the road. It was 2:00 in the afternoon.  

A big hazard with any of those roads through forest is wildlife. We were riding between Heber and Payson at night and had to slam on the brakes because several deer decided to cross Route 260 in front of us. We hit our horns and then we saw several more sets of eyes on the side of the road reflecting out headlights. There were easily 10 of them.

[izpep]

There's a small diner in Alpine that has pics of elk,deer & bear that have been
hunted in the area. Apparently the place is chock full of them. I was amazed at
the size of the Elk, I haven't seen any that large since I lived back East.

[ModemRat]

How about this route (going clockwise)?  This is something I was thinking of doing myself.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=3341617898599438038,32.046210,-110.089610%3B14462602091453340528,33.099330,-112.649190&saddr=tempe,+az&daddr=payson,+az+to:Holbrook,+AZ+to:Quemado,+NM+to:Socorro,+nm+to:las+cruces,+nm+to:lordsburg,+NM+to:AZ-85+%4033.099330,+-112.649190+to:tempe,+az&mra=mr&mrcr=6&sll=33.215712,-109.940186&sspn=3.101772,7.289429&ie=UTF8&z=8&om=0

The first half would be state roads. 87 is ok, nothing amazing, and I can't speak for the rest of the state roads after that.  I figure it would be more fun for the first half on state roads, then you could hit the slab for the last half.  I'm interested in going.  Haven't decided yet though.

[izpep]

Good route, 87 is pretty nice. Was considering dropping South from Holbrook
for that section. The only problem is the Tempe start, the guys signed up so
far don't seem too enthused about the Southern start. Candy Asses  

Bypasses the construction hell taking place on I-17 N from Phoenix.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=4642118706319128777,35.481090,-108.440610%3B11784811383362287014,33.147390,-111.864530%3B12448005739206933107,33.601860,-112.116670&saddr=2750+w+thunderbird+rd+phoenix+az&daddr=payson,+az+to:Holbrook,+AZ+to:I-40+E+%4035.481090,+-108.440610+to:Socorro,+nm+to:las+cruces,+nm+to:lordsburg,+NM+to:I-10+W+%4033.147390,+-111.864530+to:2750+w+thunderbird+rd+phoenix+az&mra=pe&mrcr=7&sll=33.774581,-109.242554&sspn=3.976516,8.657227&ie=UTF8&z=8

If your thinking of going it would be great to have you with us.

[ModemRat]

I'm in Tempe, so I just started it there. Obviously if I'm doing 1,000 what's an extra 20 to go up near your starting point  

My bike is going in the shop this week. Just discovered an oil leak so the results of that will determine if I can go or not.

[izpep]

Well we have a couple of weeks so you should be good to go I hope  
How do you like the 650r? I've seriously considered it for my second bike.

[ModemRat]

Well we have a couple of weeks so you should be good to go I hope  
How do you like the 650r? I've seriously considered it for my second bike.

I absolutely love it.  I'm at 32,000 miles right now and up until now I haven't had any problems with it.  Great for touring and nimble as hell.  

[swimmer]

I'm in Tempe, so I just started it there. Obviously if I'm doing 1,000 what's an extra 20 to go up near your starting point  

My bike is going in the shop this week. Just discovered an oil leak so the results of that will determine if I can go or not.

Post back on what the leak was so I can keep an eye out for the same.

[ModemRat]

Post back on what the leak was so I can keep an eye out for the same.

Will do.

[izpep]

Did you find out what the leak was from?

[ModemRat]

Did you find out what the leak was from?

I did, the head gasket caused a leak and there was another one from the water pump.  So I'll be at the other end of a pretty heft bill on Thursday when I get her back    At least I can get my valves checked while they are in there though.

So my ride should be ready to go for the 19th, however, I am moving into a new apartment and coincidentally my move in date is on the 19th.  I can push it back to Sunday, but I am still thinking it over.

[swimmer]

I did, the head gasket caused a leak and there was another one from the water pump.  So I'll be at the other end of a pretty heft bill on Thursday when I get her back    At least I can get my valves checked while they are in there though.

So my ride should be ready to go for the 19th, however, I am moving into a new apartment and coincidentally my move in date is on the 19th.  I can push it back to Sunday, but I am still thinking it over.

Head gasket as in head gasket or valve cover gasket?  I guess with your mileage I can assume you've had the valves checked before so the valve cover gasket would have been removed.  If it was a head gasket you were leaking coolant?
Was the leak at the water pump a shaft seal leak or something else?
Thanks

[ModemRat]

Head gasket as in head gasket or valve cover gasket?  I guess with your mileage I can assume you've had the valves checked before so the valve cover gasket would have been removed.  If it was a head gasket you were leaking coolant?
Was the leak at the water pump a shaft seal leak or something else?
Thanks

I haven't had my valves checked before this.  As for your other questions...umm I don't know.  I'm not that mechanically knowledgeable.

[izpep]

Damn, that sucks. Dealer? or local shop? Let me know things go.

[izpep]

Due to elevation and time, we are considering reversing the route and heading North first. We'll be tired and riding at night so there's been some concern over the night time temps and the more mountainous terrain. So it's probably easier to hit Flag first and Tucson last.

I've added the rest stops along the way, these will depend on individual needs and peoples gas requirements obviously. If anyone has any additional ideas just let me know. :-)

Reversed Route w/Stops

[swimmer]

I haven't had my valves checked before this.  As for your other questions...umm I don't know.  I'm not that mechanically knowledgeable.

It would be cool if you could find out exactly where the leaks were at when you pick it up.  Having head gasket and water pump leak at the same time makes it seem like something else was going on too.  Since they had to take much apart to replace the head gasket were you going to have them check the valve tolerance since it was supposed to be done at 15k miles?

[izpep]

The ride is Saturday April 19th at 5:00am.

The Meetup location is 2750 W Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053.
Just off of I-17 & Thunderbird. We'll start and end at this location.

We have the awesome Laura from the Phoenix Area Cycle Riders to act as our start
witness. Kent Ailes from the approved IBA witness list has agreed to act as the
end witness. Also, just to fill in the extra witness space my father has agreed to sign
off on both the start and end times. :-)

The witness/log forms can be found here I'll also bring an extra set or 2.

We will head North to Flagstaff bypassing I-17 along the construction route by taking
New River Rd. around. If the construction has stopped let me know and we can save time
on this section. There are 2 routes available along the end of the trip, we can either head
straight thru Tucson or take the scenic route through Safford, Globe and in via 60. The latter
route saves us about 30 miles.

Route 1 through Tucson

The Scenic Route

The only concern with route option 2 is riding at night. Between cold and fatigue it might not be the best option. I'll leave it up to the group.

Currently attending or wanting to

Richard
Greg
Butch
Kyle
Modem Rat
Jim Bardin  
Jeff
Trish

If you'd like to go or can't make it just send me an email. :-)

Jeff

[jwhite518]

Currently attending or wanting to

Richard
Greg
Butch
Kyle
Modem Rat
Jim Bardin  
Jeff
Trish

Wow, what a list!

What hath God wrought?  

[izpep]

The worlds filled with stupid people and apparently I'm leading them
on Saturday.  

[ModemRat]

The worlds filled with stupid people and apparently I'm leading them
on Saturday.  

Just a heads up that I won't be able to attend.  I got the bike back from the shop and she is running so much better.  It's a shame I can't open her up on a ride like this.  I just have too much other stuff going on.  I wish you guys a safe ride.

[izpep]

Glad to hear your bikes back up and running. Don't worry about the ride there's
bound to be another :-)

[ModemRat]

Glad to hear your bikes back up and running. Don't worry about the ride there's
bound to be another :-)

I'll be doing a SS1K on May 18th heading to Dallas if anyone is interested.  Going to see Radiohead

[izpep]

Well we made it back   Took 9 minutes short of 18hrs. Basically stopped
for gas and to stretch every 125 miles or so. Overall not too bad, just really
long.

[RTRider]

When is the next Saddlesore 1000 scheduled??

[yotes65]

When is the next Saddlesore 1000 scheduled??

Well... a Fellow AZRatPack rider & I are in the works of putting one together... We're looking at going sometime in the next 4 to 8 weeks...

Any recommendations or suggestions from those that have already done this?

[RTRider]

I've a SS1000 planned for this coming spring.  As soon as I get the word that I-40 is clear of snow I'm off.
Intend to go Phoenix to Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Deming and then back to Phoenix.  100% Interstate as a friend that wants to go has issues with time and this will be the quickest route for him.
I just did a Houston to Phoenix, 1152 miles in 17 hours, on my BMW R1150RT.  Already got my certificate from the IBA.
I'm an IBA member and an IBA start/finish witness as well as willing to help plan a ride.  
I have a book that lists every truckstop and gas station in the US so figuring fuel stops isn't a problem.
I'm also planning a 50cc (San Diego, CA to Jacksonville Beach, FL) which is an under 50 hour run.
I'm also planning a Mexico to Canada run which is an under 24 hour run.
If anyone is interested let me know, I have everything already mapped out and I have to find the time with work to make it all happen.

[yotes65]

I've a SS1000 planned for this coming spring.  As soon as I get the word that I-40 is clear of snow I'm off.
Intend to go Phoenix to Flagstaff, Albuquerque, Deming and then back to Phoenix.  100% Interstate as a friend that wants to go has issues with time and this will be the quickest route for him.
I just did a Houston to Phoenix, 1152 miles in 17 hours, on my BMW R1150RT.  Already got my certificate from the IBA.
I'm an IBA member and an IBA start/finish witness as well as willing to help plan a ride.  
I have a book that lists every truckstop and gas station in the US so figuring fuel stops isn't a problem.
I'm also planning a 50cc (San Diego, CA to Jacksonville Beach, FL) which is an under 50 hour run.
I'm also planning a Mexico to Canada run which is an under 24 hour run.
If anyone is interested let me know, I have everything already mapped out and I have to find the time with work to make it all happen.

A couple Friends & I also have planned a Mexico to Canada: http://www.s13.com/B2B/ and a 50CC: http://www.s13.com/100cc/
I think we will be running the Border to Border around the First of July 2009. The 50cc or 100ccc will take place sometime in the Spring of 2009... depending upon Weather.

[Tbird]

Hey Phoenix guys,

I'm hell bent to do a Border to Border Insanity run also.  Almost did it early this fall...but
I started planning too late and didn't have enough prep time.  So I scraped it and will instead
be doing it in the spring of 09'.  

RTRider...are you going to start in Nogalas?  What is your proposed route?  When you you
plan to go?  I live in Santa Teresa, NM (on the border)...so I was planning to start here
but I don't know where to end up in Canada.