Recent content by irish phil

I know,right...After a while it is easier to keep moving comfortably in my own little world than, say, even stopping for fuel. Having to deal with the reality of a fuel station can be a traumatic experience. LOL!

Sheesh! 1000 miles in 24 hours! I'm sure thats not possible. LOL! Long rides tend to be very cathardic for me, and a rally is the ultimate escape from reality. Being so focused on the task at hand I find myself living in a surreal mix of fact and fantasy. Good for the soul.

Hey, That looks familiar? LOL Those make a huge difference in the riding ergonomics. Much more comfortable and that means many more miles, and smiles, in the saddle. GLWS Phil

Dibs after owsley. Need price here too!

Of the last four riders through that area, the first was significantly slowed, second took a major detour and saved 30 -40 min, Maybe traffic on his phone?  third and fourth riders not so lucky. All made it through, but much closer than they had wished Im sure. LOL

Hi Tyler! Been a while. HW3 I think. Looks like your having fun without me! LOL . Miss you!

Seams Chicago traffic has caught up to the last two riders heading south. They can only sit there and watch their ETA get ever closer to the penalty window. Been there, done that. Very frustrating.

7:30 departure to Port Angeles?

On a bit of a side note: If Mr. Griffis does manage to hold off the onslaught of riders waiting to pounce, He well may be the first rider to triumph in this Rally/Grand Tour event riding other than a Honda. Yep! This may be the FIRST FJR to win this prestigious title........Hey Griff, No...

Don't forget the cost of your spouse in Europe for a month...........;-) LOL!

Thankyou Chuck Excellent! That goes to the top of the list.

Barb, I agree with you 100% Cost Has never been a factor. I should mention this vehicular conveyance is a rally bike. It is only ridden to, from, and in rallies. I do have other conveyances for non rally related pleasures. A CT in the IBR's made sense for me. While riders were scrambling...

Michelin Pilot Exalto = 43,000 miles 24-36 Hour Rallies: several Grand Tours: several Iron Butt Rallies: 2 Not having to worry about a rear tire: Priceless

This threads been dormant for awhile. Its 2018 and some of the more popular tires are discontinued or out of stock. G max and of course the Exalto, and a few more. So what is the general consensus on CT selection these days. Any favorites? Thanks for your thoughts.

Well he certainly has had ample opportunity to do so over the years. But alas I am still among the living and a big fan of the "MoBob". Just don't tell him, it will go right to his head. I just hope he survives this "We love Bob Fest" fanfare and frivolities the BMR has for him this year. I...