Congrats to rjmorel on the Ironbutt!

2LZ · 06-21-2016, 10:11 AM

Great job, Rob! Thanks for representing the RX3 and China Riders!

http://californiascooterco.com/blog/

FastDoc · 06-21-2016, 11:46 AM

Very impressive.

I've pulled 700 miles on a Gold Wing (Yellowstone to home) in one straight run and I'll tell you even on the most comfortable motorcycle made that's a haul. Your experience is a testimony to the RX3, and your arse ;-)

detours · 06-21-2016, 11:50 AM

Way to go, Rob! You probably didn't have time to take many pics, but please post them with your route and tell us more about your trip!

Juanro · 06-21-2016, 12:31 PM

Congratulations and very impressive.
I've done a maximum of 800km (about 500 mi) on my RX3, and it was a long day indeed (it was not non-stop, but more like taking the scenic route)
My absolute maximum was 1500km, still no thousand miles, on a Honda Pacific Coast, but I was a lot younger!

BlackBike · 06-21-2016, 12:41 PM

Yea,yea,yea, more,more,more !

BlackBike · 06-21-2016, 01:16 PM

Rj...That's high praise from the clan leader Joe!

dave92029 · 06-21-2016, 01:41 PM

Welcome to the dark side.

I was surprised by your average mpg. I don't believe that I have ever averaged less than 55 mpg on any tank of gas, and my RX3 burns California 87 octane fuel.

IBA # 44

3banger · 06-21-2016, 02:38 PM

Well done indeed! Biggest day I've got in the RX3 saddle was my zig zagy 700 miles on my way to PHX. This was day one for me of the 2nd annual Baja ride. I found the little Zong to be all day comfortable with the tall saddle and sheep skin. I also get 45 to 50mpg flogging the little motor on the interstate, on the back roads at 60 to 65 mph it gets much closer to the 70mpg mark. Managed 4000 miles in 10 days on the Baja trip.

BlackBike · 06-21-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 3banger

Well done indeed! Biggest day I've got in the RX3 saddle was my zig zagy 700 miles on my way to PHX. This was day one for me of the 2nd annual Baja ride. I found the little Zong to be all day comfortable with the tall saddle and sheep skin. I also get 45 to 50mpg flogging the little motor on the interstate, on the back roads at 60 to 65 mph it gets much closer to the 70mpg mark. Managed 4000 miles in 10 days on the Baja trip.

3b..epic indeed. You guys are hardcore. Don't know it I could handle it. I aim to try some day.

Louis Angel · 06-21-2016, 06:55 PM

WOW. And when I go on 200 mile rides I feel like I have done something great. :-/
Congrats to Rob !!!

pyoungbl · 06-21-2016, 08:40 PM

I have done a SS1000 three times but never on a Zong. This is a significant accomplishment! My congratulations. Dualsport Chic just did one on a 650 Beemer (thumper?) and that's a big deal too. We have some tough dudes/dudettes in this group.

rtking · 06-21-2016, 09:06 PM

Well done, Rob! Wow... I don't think I could do 1,000 miles on anything and still be able to stand, let alone walk, after that ordeal!

And as Paul stated, congrats to Vic for 1000 mile accomplishment as well!

This is truly and test and testament to the fortitude and endurance of Rob and Vic, and their trusty steeds!

Azhule · 06-21-2016, 09:14 PM

I kind of want to try the 1,000 mile ride on both our little Bashan 200 and the Kawasaki 650... it should be doable, only have to maintain an avg. speed of 55 mph for 18 hours

Dualsport Chic · 06-21-2016, 09:22 PM

Congrats on you IBA SS1000 with your RX3 - That is AWESOME! When you get your plate cover, it will be met by many with much respect for doing it on a small displacement machine.

I just did my first IBA SS1000 last Saturday on my BMW F650gs. Not sure I'd do another one as it destroyed me for the next few days. Still recovering. Rex is getting his tags this week finally so I'll have some pics and maybe that long awaited review I was supposed to write.

Best,

V

BlackBike · 06-21-2016, 11:35 PM

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I kind of want to try the 1,000 mile ride on both our little Bashan 200 and the Kawasaki 650... it should be doable, only have to maintain an avg. speed of 55 mph for 18 hours

200cc put a barb in the bottom of a 2.5 gal plastic tank on rear rack and run fuel line to a "T" in the fuel line to swap off to auxiliary tank when main is dry. No great ideas about fixing the arse issue.

Good luck keeping that 55mph average

I drove 16 hrs in a 1980 accord in my 20 somethings. Had so much coffee in me I couldn't sleep when I got to my destination. Remember, It felt like I was vibrating , was awful. Hard to imagine doing 20 hrs or so on mc.

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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Very impressive. I've pulled 700 miles on a Gold Wing (Yellowstone to home) in one straight run and I'll tell you even on the most comfortable motorcycle made that's a haul. Your experience is a testimony to the RX3, and your arse ;-) __________________ Happy to serve.
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BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	Rj...That's high praise from the clan leader Joe! __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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Juanro Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 321	Congratulations and very impressive. I've done a maximum of 800km (about 500 mi) on my RX3, and it was a long day indeed (it was not non-stop, but more like taking the scenic route) My absolute maximum was 1500km, still no thousand miles, on a Honda Pacific Coast, but I was a lot younger!
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dave92029 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 117	Congratulations! Welcome to the dark side. I was surprised by your average mpg. I don't believe that I have ever averaged less than 55 mpg on any tank of gas, and my RX3 burns California 87 octane fuel. IBA # 44 __________________ Dave
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3banger Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 159	Well done indeed! Biggest day I've got in the RX3 saddle was my zig zagy 700 miles on my way to PHX. This was day one for me of the 2nd annual Baja ride. I found the little Zong to be all day comfortable with the tall saddle and sheep skin. I also get 45 to 50mpg flogging the little motor on the interstate, on the back roads at 60 to 65 mph it gets much closer to the 70mpg mark. Managed 4000 miles in 10 days on the Baja trip.
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Louis Angel Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TENNESSEE Posts: 392	WOW. And when I go on 200 mile rides I feel like I have done something great. :-/ Congrats to Rob !!! __________________ " If it ain't broke, I can probably still fix it!" ---- Tim Allen
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pyoungbl Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, USA Posts: 632	I have done a SS1000 three times but never on a Zong. This is a significant accomplishment! My congratulations. Dualsport Chic just did one on a 650 Beemer (thumper?) and that's a big deal too. We have some tough dudes/dudettes in this group.
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rtking Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 410	Well done, Rob! Wow... I don't think I could do 1,000 miles on anything and still be able to stand, let alone walk, after that ordeal! And as Paul stated, congrats to Vic for 1000 mile accomplishment as well! This is truly and test and testament to the fortitude and endurance of Rob and Vic, and their trusty steeds!
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Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	I kind of want to try the 1,000 mile ride on both our little Bashan 200 and the Kawasaki 650... it should be doable, only have to maintain an avg. speed of 55 mph for 18 hours __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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Dualsport Chic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Western, CT Posts: 168	Congrats on you IBA SS1000 with your RX3 - That is AWESOME! When you get your plate cover, it will be met by many with much respect for doing it on a small displacement machine. I just did my first IBA SS1000 last Saturday on my BMW F650gs. Not sure I'd do another one as it destroyed me for the next few days. Still recovering. Rex is getting his tags this week finally so I'll have some pics and maybe that long awaited review I was supposed to write. Best, V __________________ Carpe Diem IBA#65836 2005 BMW F650gs 2008 Yamaha XT250 2013 Yamaha XT250 2009 Suzuki Gladius
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