New Canonball record (motorcycles) on FJR (2800 miles in 32 hrs)

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There’s a New Cross-Country Cannonball Motorcycle Record

The rider only stopped for fuel. He drank from a Camelback, ate protein bars, took caffeine pills to bolster his alertness, and used a catheter and condom to evacuate the generated urine through a tube and onto the roadway. Fun details.
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On the morning of Oct 17th at 6:24 AM eastern, I set off from the Redball Garage in NYC on a 2014 Yamaha FJR1300 equipped with a 7-gallon auxiliary fuel cell, radar detector, laser jammers, two mounted phones, and auxiliary lighting. The route went by interstate through the middle of the country, with considerations for traffic and construction. The drive was relatively uneventful, with weather being clear but windy. During the ride, cruise control stopped working and there were some issues with the electronics that did not go as planned. The auxiliary lighting failed right as night hit, and the rear tire was nearly bald on arrival, due to wind and road conditions. Arrival to the Portofino Hotel in Redondo Beach was at 12:16 PDT the following day to make the total time 32 hours and 52 minutes.
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That's a wonderful feat of strength and an Ode to Sport Touring!
 
That's only about 85 miles an hour. :biggrin: But for 33 hours straight! :eek1: Wow! Borderline scary.
 
Willsmotorcycle said:
I'm hoping to just do it in less than 50 hours. Set the goal right.
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As you know, a regular 50CC is just averaging 48 mph start to finish, Atlantic coast to Pacific coast or vice versa the short way. Stop for a 6 hour sleep/rest break and then it's just a 55 mph average. Take out gas stops (using standard fuel tank) and it's just 60 mph moving average. That's doable when you have seating and ergos worked out.
 
dduelin said:
As you know, a regular 50CC is just averaging 48 mph start to finish, Atlantic coast to Pacific coast or vice versa the short way. Stop for a 6 hour sleep/rest break and then it's just a 55 mph average. Take out gas stops (using standard fuel tank) and it's just 60 mph moving average. That's doable when you have seating and ergos worked out.
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Definitely have to keep the head right. The 1500G was harder than the 2000g, because I was still focused on the 1500. This one is 2999, not setting the goal under 48 hours. That laser jammer is like $2k to set up right. Somewhere around Nebraska I’ll know.
 
That is not a 2014 Yamaha FJR. I have a 2014 and it is red. The only year Red. If he actually had a 2014 he would have been even faster as the red ones are the fastest FJR's.

They say the Devil is in the details. The devil in this trip is the catheter and associated plumbing. This old guy will stop and be doing it the old fashioned way as nature intended.
 
The catheter kills the deal for me.

It is too unnatural to be peeing and speeding at the same time.

I tried it once with a Trans Am and a Gatorade bottle...couldn't do it. Had to pull over on the side of the road.
 
...and taking an extra 5 minutes per stop would still allow him to easily eclipse the existing record.
 
Willsmotorcycle said:
Definitely have to keep the head right. The 1500G was harder than the 2000g, because I was still focused on the 1500. This one is 2999, not setting the goal under 48 hours. That laser jammer is like $2k to set up right. Somewhere around Nebraska I’ll know.
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Agree about the BBG1500. Once that was in the bag the next 900 were a piece of cake.
 
Replying to post # 11. "The devil in this trip is the catheter and associated plumbing"

Good point. Its like taking steroids in sports. That is not indicative of natural or normal performance. IBA should reconsider their standards and make them so folks are not forced to overspeed, take stimulants, .....

e.g. BBG 1500 time should be relaxed to 28 hours. 1500 miles in 28 hours on 2 wheels is still a great achievement.
 
I did a similar ride back in 2016 on my new FJR. Was attempting to ride from Coney Island, NY to the Golden Gate Bridge in less than 50hrs (50CC The Hard Way). Per the IBA I was required to get a fuel receipt at least every 350 miles, so I had fuel stops planned every 330ish miles. I did have an auxiliary fuel cell, but only 4.8g to remain under the 11.5g limit that is in place for the IronButt Rally (which I would ride the following year). I had hoped to make it to North Platte, NE before taking a 4hr rest, but did not have reservations in case I needed sleep before that, or felt good when I got that far. I left Coney Island at 4am, I don't recall what time I rolled thru North Platte, but I was still feeling pretty good....the adrenaline was flowing. I remember looking down at the bike clock at 4am, 24hrs after leaving NY, and seeing I was at 1800 miles. The sun came up somewhere around SLC if I recall, at that point the end was in sight and I decided to just push thru and check into my hotel and rest when I got there. I arrived at the GGB 38.5 hrs after I left Coney Island, 2930 miles. I kept my fuel stops short and speed within reason (10-20 over PSL). I don't mind an occasional speeding ticket, but I'm not getting hauled to jail for reckless driving. I took a nature break every other fuel stop and had food and water on board. Fun ride that I won't repeat. The ride back East on US50 was much more enjoyable!!
 
etalors said:
Replying to post # 11. "The devil in this trip is the catheter and associated plumbing"

Good point. Its like taking steroids in sports. That is not indicative of natural or normal performance. IBA should reconsider their standards and make them so folks are not forced to overspeed, take stimulants, .....

e.g. BBG 1500 time should be relaxed to 28 hours. 1500 miles in 28 hours on 2 wheels is still a great achievement.
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A Cannonball Run is not an IBA sanctioned ride. For their part the IBA explicitly does not endorse or encourage speeding or use of stimulants. If the IBA ride receipts indicate the submitted ride included legs not possible unless the rider was overspeeding then the ride will not be allowed to enter IBA records.

A BBG does not require excessive speed - 1500 miles in 21.5 hours is an 70 mph average and still allows 2.5 hours for stops. If the ride came in at 22 hours including stops the average is only 76 mph after backing out the stop times. A rider doing this on interstates will be passed by lots of cars and trucks that will be running 77-85 mph.
 
etalors said:
Replying to post # 11. "The devil in this trip is the catheter and associated plumbing"

Good point. Its like taking steroids in sports. That is not indicative of natural or normal performance. IBA should reconsider their standards and make them so folks are not forced to overspeed, take stimulants, .....

e.g. BBG 1500 time should be relaxed to 28 hours. 1500 miles in 28 hours on 2 wheels is still a great achievement.
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depends on what you call over speeding. out on the expressway i'm usually running 80 - 85mph and at that speed i've finished three of my four IBA ss 1000's at those speeds. i want to do a BBG 1500 and everyone i've talked to said to practice spending less time for fuel stops
 
Did my BBG on the first try and had to remove a clogged fuel filter on the side of the road on a 1986 K100RS about halfway through the ride. Fortunately the tank was nearing empty so off came the filler cap, screwdriver to loosen filter clamps, hook fuel line direct, and off we went. Took about 15 minutes and we did have some time in the bank. Allowed 20 minutes for each fuel stop. That's 20 minutes pulling off the highway to being back on the highway, so fuel, stretch the legs a little, and go. Had a friend along with me. I really didn't think he would go but he did and we made it with 20 minutes to spare. We did abuse the speed limit on the Kansas turnpike when the sun came up but really didn't take chances on ultra speeding.
The folks who do the iron butt rally have my greatest respect. And win it riding a Hayabusa is even more insane. I don't know the gentleman but I'm guessing he is not 6'3" but I do know his navigation skills far surpass mine.
 
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