Only current and former KLR owners can truly appreciate what it must have been like to spend that amount of time on that machine. I did a 400 mile weekend once and made the mistake of riding 70-75 mph for almost the entire trip. The unpleasantness and pain from the high frequency buzz through the handlebars took days to recover from. Well done.

@ToddBinNM

12 күн бұрын

You know it.

Congrats. The legendary KLRs are as indestructible as they come. Apparently, so ate their riders. When I was 50 years old I my have been able to pull this off but only with the perfect rode bike and plenty of preparation. Today, at 67, and in modest health at best, I ride 100-150 miles on Sundays and count my blessings. My current ride is a 2022 BMW r1250gs. That bike has allowed me continue a passion I've had for 53 years. I'll leave the "real" riding to you youngsters. Appreciate the great story. Be safe.

I did the Saddle sore 1000 and the Bun burner 1500 consecutively at age 50 two up, it was the wife's actual 50th b/day when we did it. We were on our round the world trip on a Beemer 1200 GSA so big up to you for doing it on the KLR. We rode from a friends place somewhere in Utah to my Bro's in Bloomington Ind., nearly didn't make it as I got a really bad case of helmet itch which was driving me mad and I considered quitting, pushed on through though and finished with just over an hour to spare if I remember.

From a ‘22 KLR owner, this is a monumental task! I put 860mi in a weekend to go look at a trailer with stock sprockets and tires, and I know how sore I was after that one. Maybe some day I’ll try to get certified but I’m going 16/42 and ditching the knobbies first!

I totally get it. I did the SS1000 on a 2018 KLR650 in October, 2018. I got up, left the house in New Braunfels, TX at about 3:00 am, and rode to my aunt and uncle's house in Hot Springs, AR for lunch, then returned home. On the way home, it was late and the gas pumps at a couple gas stations weren't printing receipts and the stores were closed, so no way to get receipts from an attendant. All that to say I couldn't get the verification I needed to get the official certificate from the Iron Butt Association. But it's okay because I did it to prove to myself that I could, and I know I did it. My bike was totally stock. I do think I was also wearing the bicycle shorts. I was definitely saddle sore for a couple days. Congratulations!

Congrats on your accomplishment! My wife and I are in our 60s, and we completed and got certified on our first Iron Butt ride (a SS1000 and BB1500 combo) a year ago, so we can attest to the difficulty. It definitely takes planning.

Well, done, good and faithful KLR Rider! that’s kicking some butt. I especially like the quote. BECAUSE IT’S THERE… it’s all about the Ride, and the mindset. Have owned Two KLR 650’s both with well over 70, 000 miles on the clocks… The bikes are truly good and Faithful machines. I watched your video twice, truly enjoyed the mannerisms, and the sincerity of the ride. I’ve subscribed to your channel and now it’s time to get caught up. peace to you this day. Be safe out there, and enjoy life to the fullest.

I did my saddle sore 1000 when I was 50. Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon and back. Hit a bad blizzard in Prescott and had to reroute. Still got it done 1150 something miles on a 2001 GSXR 1000. Now at 68 I’m content with 300 miles days on my klr in the Appalachian Mountains.

Not sure your age, but I was truly introduced to two wheels from my first father inlaw. I never looked back at 4 wheels. Still own my truck I bought prior to 2 wheels. I am 99 percent 2 wheels since 2022. I am 50 and enjoy listening to your experience. Great editing and voice over.

Fantastic! What an achievement. Great video. Subscribed.

O man. Sounds amazing. While watching your video.. I begun my mapping route. Safe travels

Well done. Great video - thanks for posting it

Kudos to you! I hadn't quite managed 1k miles in one go on the klr despite getting really close (probably 950ish miles at near 15 hours) and I remember that night being the best shower and sleep I had ever gotten. The only reason I stopped early was I didn't know of the challenge and I only did it to move states 😅! Seriously though, amazing job with the run!

My ironbutt ride was from Des Moines, Iowa to Dallas Tx. On a 1980 Kawasaki 440 LTD with the step set. Made to just south of Oklahoma City before stopping for the night that was back in 1981 if I remember correctly right.

Congratulations! It's hard enough to drive that long in a car, let alone on a bike. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.

Welcome to the club! I finished the Saddlesore 1,000 on my KLR 650 last month. IBA already sent my certificate.

Well done! I did the same run back in 2017 on my GL1500 Gold Wing that I had purchased a week earlier. Loved the video. I ride those roads every summer. We really do live in a beautiful part of the world. 😊

As a former KLR rider (Gen 1 and a Gen 2), that is one impressive accomplishment. 🫡

nothing short of Awesome. Give yourself a pat on your back. Your 50th BDay and a 1000 mile/1600 KM trip in less than 24 hrs...on a KLR 650.....a moment in time and memory not to many people can attest too. Congrats and well deserved🙌🙌

@dirty_destinations_

14 күн бұрын

Than you! I appreciate the props!

Wow! Iron butt on a klr... you earned that, dude! 200 miles you'll feel beat up on a klr, let alone 1000 +... way to go! 🙌

@dirty_destinations_

14 күн бұрын

THX, it was a grind to be sure.

So cool! Congratulations and happy birthday!!

Happy Birthday🎉 Nice run!

Great job , great advice , congratulations to both of you and happy Birthday !

Congratulations awesome effort buddy. I have done 4 myself, and those that know, realise how much grit and determination this takes. Welcome to the IronButt Club ❤

Total respect! I just last week drove Seattle to Grand Tetons to Jasper, back home through Clearwater and Hope. Most beautiful drive I've ever done over much of your route. As a former KLR rider, WOW! I intend to do a similar trip back to Jasper on my SuperTenere, but over 4 days with plenty of stops. Nicely done, happy belated birthday~👏🎉

Well done!! I did my Iron Butt on an Africa Twin, great accomplishment completing it on your KLR!! Respect!!

Great job! That route you mapped out was awesome with some amazing views.

Congratulations. I really enjoyed this. It does not matter what you ride, as long as we have fun. I am planning on doing it on a Cam-Am Spyder. Cheers from Swede in Mexico

You are an absolute superstar!

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing the video. Very admirable 50th birthday goal! Iron buts are too difficult for me. I plane on doing bay area California to New York and back for my 50th b day. Pat yourself on the back. 💪

This is awesome! Definitely on my list of todos for the summer

Awesome, congratulations!

I did iron butt unofficially on a 1977 bmw r100s. L.a. to key west, maine, washinton, LA. Lots of detours. Civil war battlefields etc. Only had three weeks vacation and money. FUN, FUN, exhausting!

Congrats on an awesome achievement. It is something that will stick with you forever.

My longest ride on Gen3 is from Chicago to Knoxville TN. If I do iron butt, won’t be in July when it’s HOT!

Congrats beauty route, I wouldn't do an Iron butt but this video sure makes me miss my ol donkey klr, I have the same hjc helmet 👍.

Good for you, well done !!!

This is truly impressive! Was never able to ride more than 800km on my KLR per day.

Pretty dang cool, thanks for sharing!

I'm in Vic. Be happy to do the van isle trip...i have a 2024 klr650...

Congrats. I have done one of my many saddle sore 1000s on a 92 klr 650, with all the mods on it plus the bigger fuel tank. next, you should try the but burner gold.

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing and ride safe!

@dirty_destinations_

14 күн бұрын

Thank you.

Good job! Done 2 but on much more comfortable bikes lol. One solo and one with my daughter on the back. First was my kaw 900lt and second victory cross country tour

Congratulations! Quite an accomplishment... Wait until your package from the IBA shows up, there's nothing like the throw of receiving the certificate and reliving your ride. Again, congratulations... Well done.

Great job! Very impressive, especially a KLR. I’ve done it on a Goldwing multiple times but it has a comfortable seat and cruise control.

@dirty_destinations_

14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Congrats! I have done 4 of those while doing rallys and just missed a fifth (wrong turn, short about 80 miles). Being on the road around the clock is an experience most people will never know. It changes your perspective a bit. Good luck on the next one! You could do a 3 flags. Baja is nice...

Kudos, I can't say I'm ready for an iron butt in my motorcycling journey and you did an amazing job responsibly explaining the experience with the respect it deserves. I feel like I could sniff the iron butt but that last leg is going to be the killer. I feel like the second wind would come mp 500-650 and you'd be running on fumes by the end. Like I've done and can continue to do 600 miles in a day and not break a sweat, but to do it twice....in under 24.....

Congrats !! I did my saddle sore in my mid-50s... my bike was more highway oriented than yours, but such a trip still wears on the rider -- I was fuzzy-headed enough with about 100 miles to go that I stopped for gas and forgot to put the kick-stand down... the embarrassment was an adrenaline rush... at that point I took an extended break (caffeine and sugar snack) and finished without further drama. I got in the habit of longish runs (without the IBA records keeping... 🤣) for almost 15 years, habit forming... but have slowed a tad now...

Awesome!

Excellent!

Great Video! Greets from Germany ✌🏻

@dirty_destinations_

14 күн бұрын

Thank you and hello to you in Germany

I did, the Iron butt, but not intentionally, I rode from Vero Beach, Florida, To Weston, Georgia (USA) for my annual Pecan Pie Run, On a 2007 Yamaha Venture Pulling a Large Matrix Rover Trailer., stopping at my favorite place for a BBQ lunch, across the National parks to Eastern Florida Coast, then south back home. did 999.7 miles in 23:47 ( I was streaming at the time) and my friend said get back on your bike before the 24 hr mark, for an Iron Butt certification. (so I did) 1002.6 miles. ( Never sent it In. didn't really care about bragging rights) just to epees him, another ride on the same bike & trailer was 1288 in 28:55 from Hutto Tx ( on all Back roads) to Vero Beach.) Now that was a LONG frigging ride. ( Now picking up a 2024 KLR 650) to slow down the smell the roses, and go camping.

Gel bicycle shorts from performance bikes rocks. And ride your bicycle at least 50 or 60 miles a week to toughen up your butt.

The 1,000 miles is fine but I’d sure take an hour nap at about 750 miles. Army training. I sure wouldn’t want to be drowsy and miss the deer on the side of the road.

I have done the iron butt twice once on a vtx1800 and on a 06 goldwing. Now I have a 22klr650 have not thought about a iron butt on it it is a really super bike don't think I'll try that yet

@dirty_destinations_

10 күн бұрын

If you do decide to try it put on a 16 tooth front!

Well done. Life on a thumper is gratifying. You only need one cyclinder to complete your mission. Cheers......

Good viedeo and thoughts.. :)

Pretty cool. I’d do any of them, I’m just not interested in racing the clock.

Had not heard of iron butt rides. Well done! I’m 68 and returned to riding three years ago. I’m currently reclined on a couch with a heating pad on a lower back ligament. Yup, tried to pick up the 500 lb bike solo. So I think my iron butt days are behind me, spent on the seat of a farm tractor at seeding time. But thanks for letting us ride along. Were you not tempted to take highway 99?

I'm thinking about doing the exact same ride - on a CRF300L. Perhaps the wrong bike, but man what an adventure LOL. I bet I'll have numb hands and feet for a week.

@dirty_destinations_

9 күн бұрын

I have a 300l Rally and I’m thinking about next year. But that’s only because the Rally has an over driven 6th gear.

@mollygrubber

9 күн бұрын

@dirty_destinations_ does the rally have different internal gearing than the plain 300L? Both 6 speeds, but are the final drive figures different, notwithstanding sprockets?

@dirty_destinations_

9 күн бұрын

@@mollygrubber yes the Rally’s gear ratios are different. 6th is over driven

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I've done a few iron butt's, around 15-16 hrs

Congrats! An Iron Butt is a bucket list item of mine. Did you do any prep rides - a 500 miler or more - to give yourself some legs first, or did you just throw it down?

@dirty_destinations_

13 күн бұрын

Nope no prep rides. No training. I just mapped it out, figured out what I needed to do to submit my application to the IBA, and spoke a a couple friends that did this run a couple years back. Then I tackled it head on. Mind you I’m a shift working vessel operator in an environment that can make for long days requiring focus and good situational awareness.

In full protest 😂

Well done kiddo! Great Vid too. Van Isle 1600 you say?

@dirty_destinations_

15 күн бұрын

Yup…, that is if’n someone wants to tackle it with me.

@johnnyg2969

15 күн бұрын

@dirty_destinations_ well I'm back in the fall. Just sayin'

@dirty_destinations_

15 күн бұрын

@@johnnyg2969 good to know ;)

That’s impressive. How does the klr650 do on the freeway ?

@dirty_destinations_

13 күн бұрын

With the 16 tooth on the front it was like it had a 6th gear. And the speedo was almost spot on with the gps. I managed to get her up to 154km but it took a long flat stench to crawl up there once past 140. That said 110-130 was easy and the bike cursed there without vibrating my teeth loose. But, it’s too fast for me in first gear to play at slow speeds so the 15 tooth is going back on.

A van isle 1600???? Hmmmmm, wonder if the lil 250 would like that?

@dirty_destinations_

14 күн бұрын

I’m thinking around this time(ish) next year of tackling it. Happy to try it with the 300Rally if I have comparable company 😉

Well done man but to be honest I don’t see the point in these iron butt rides, putting yourself at risk

Not on the stock KLR seat... That thing sucks.. Like the KLR generally does.. Suck..