Saddlesore 1000 ride pics (lots!!) 1-13-07

So I met up with a couple buddies yesterday, Kurt ('04 CBR 1000RR), Gabriel ('98 CBR 600 F3), and myself went on a saddlesore 1000 ride this weekend up to Albany, GA.  For anyone unfamiliar with what that is, it's 1000 miles in 24 hours, and you get a little plaque and some other stuff from the Iron Butt Association.  So I got up at 3am sat morning, met up with Kurt and Gabriel around 4, and after having to go to a different gas station to find someone that a) spoke english, and b) would sign our documents as a witness showing that we were there and that time (for the starting point of the ride).  Found a guy that helped us out, and we were on the road by 5:00.  Rode up to Albany, GA.  We got there late afternoon, went to Wendys to eat, then made our way back home.  I ain't gonna lie it was a rough ride home... fatigue was really starting to set in as the night went by, and we still had a good 6 hours before we were home.  It was a loooong ride back, that's for sure!  Finally got home at 3 am sun morning, COMPLETELY exhausted.  Went straight to bed and didn't wake up until 2:00 this afternoon.  All in all, still had a great time with some great friends.... always a good thing 

Anyways, enjoy!

1st stop in Clewiston


About 20 mins later just north of Clewiston in Moore Haven.  I had wanted to pull over a take some pics as the sun was coming up, but this particular stop was kinda unplanned.  Got pulled over by the popo for 29 over (64 in a 35...oops!   I honestly didn't realize the 35 speed zone started when it did.. must have missed the sign ).  He was really cool though and just gave me a warning and said slow down coming into the little towns along here.  Told us to have a nice day and went on his way.  But just my luck, it was right as the sun was coming up so I took a few pics while we were there! Not the greatest spot to take pics though




I forgot what town this was, but another stop along the way


We were in the nosebleed part of Florida 


Definitely not in SoFla no more, LOL


Okahumphka (sp?) service plaza, last one before it merges onto I-75... Taking a little break and getting some lunch






Me


Gabriel


Kurt


Quick nap at a rest area along I-75


Had to find something to do to pass the time during his napping
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Awesome ride!
 
I've got to ask though...
 
What do you do for a living, and is that a stock seat you're riding on?

wow looks like a good ride well its always till the way home but good trip everyone is safe
and nice pics too You have 78,000 miles on your bike wow good work

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ORIGINAL: KidCr3nshaw

Awesome ride!

I've got to ask though...

What do you do for a living, and is that a stock seat you're riding on?

Thanks!   With the exception of the major fatigue on the way home, it was definitely a fun time... I always enjoy spending time with friends regardless

To answer your question, I'm an auto/diesel technician for Ford.  I work at a dealership up in West Palm Beach.  I'm certified in everything and do a little of everything, but mostly do the diesels.  They're a PITA to work on but they're blowing up all the time, so job security for me!   The seat is indeed a stock seat, though it will be gone in about a week.  I'm doing the split seat tail swap from a 2003 F4i.  Actually bought all the parts off somebody on here.  Dropped the tail off at my buddies house today to get painted, he's gonna do it this week and I should have it back by this next weekend.  Definitely won't be as comfy as this seat though, so I had to get one last long trip in on the comfy seat, hahah.  I have a gut feeling I'm gonna be buying a Corbin before too long

Yep.
 
I rode my buddies 01 and it sucked.  The FI was nice, and it's light as all hell, but damn that seat sucks.