The last rider, Chris Purney (eeksnake on this forum), made it in about 9:45 p.m. and had 15 minutes to present himself to scoring. He got done by about 10:15 and then came out to sort BOTH burned out headlights...we converted him to halogen. He also had a Givi that a bad thief broke, but didn't get inside. Fortunately, we followed up with a 1/4" drive and got the rider in to his own case. He's sorted, but crispy.
Three people burned up tires quicker than they thought and I'll be helping source tomorrow. This includes a KTM that's good through the end of Leg 2, but will have to have a new Heidenau K60 to do Leg 3. I don't know the story of the second, but picking up a tire for them from the dealer and will be put on Leg 2 CP.
The surprised one was Jim Owen burned up brand new Pilot Road 4 GT enough after Leg 1 that he was getting closer to the wear bars and needed to put his fresh tire/rim on. Leg 2 is shorter, but he won't have enough for Leg 3 at this rate and will need THREE tires for this rally. That's new and different. Jim also had a reported case of a fuel cell issue and a fuel filter was quickly diagnose as gunked up. I bought him a new one...so NOW he can become a real rider for the next leg.
Other riders I helped include Erbe/Winterer that had a Sena 20 fail. I had spare parts and we isolated to her boom mic, replaced, and they're able to talk while they ride again. They were VERY appreciative.
Another rider had a problem with a heated jacket plug-in and friend Rusty set him up with a new switch and soldering.
I didn't see all the acts of kindness today, but this was my first time on other side of an IBR as support staff and AMAZED at what they do for riders. I've ridden three IBRs and did..not...have...a...clue how mach they help us make it to the end.
They'll be sleeping until breakfast is served at 3:30 a.m. and riders meeting 4:00 a.m. local time. They then get their Leg 2 packets, go back to their room, plan, and then execute it until they have to return Sunday evening by 8 p.m.
