Almost Heaven to Hell and Back | Iron Butt SaddleSore 1000

On Thursday, June 11, 2020, I rode my KTM 1290 Super Adventure from Inwood, WV to Hell, Michigan and back in under 24 hours completing the Iron Butt Almost Heaven to Hell and Back SaddleSore 1000.
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[@TOURMANBOB]

At 78, my limit now is about 600 miles a day (1000 km's). The fun has gone for the long hauls and now I prefer to do more scenic, wandering backroads for less distance. But I used to LOVE those long haul trips....

[@ryanmalone2681]

Saddlesore in the rain and windy conditions. Respect. Well done.

[@whitmeza]

Thanks for sharing. I just completed my first iron butt ride on my Sportster and it’s premiering on my channel next week!

[@danmeler1084]

Great job on the editing. Interesting and very well done!

[@24710635]

You certainly know how to ride the miles, I did a 300 mile trip through the Lake District, England two week ends ago. Being the first ride since January with this covid 19 lockdown, I was totally knackered and it was only 300 miles 1000 in a day is hard to comprehend. Well done...

[@MotoTravelUSA]

That’s awesome man!! Great video and ride. Inspiring!

[@2WR]

Thanks buddy! Feel like I was in.a bit of a "funk" for awhile but since that trip (which was sooo much fun) I've been on the bike a TON! Lots of fun rides and lots of great videos to come.

[@yamahaxs6501]

1000 miles is insane! I did 732 last month, and that was my best day ever. Pittsburgh to Savannah. I guess 800 is the next goal.

[@johndemmink1260]

Wished I’d know you were coming through I would have ridden up to Hell to buy you lunch! I live off 23, just north of Milan at the Willis exit. There are great roads out in the Pinckney state game area if you get up this way again, I’ll show you around. 1290 super duke, love those 1301’s! Well done, Mario.

[@2WR]

John, I'll reach out next time I'll be in the area.

[@jimwortham8634]

Thanks so much for posting been lot of long miles myself but never Iron Butt yours was better than most thanks so much

[@andregresse2215]

Well done, i love the long distance rides and you just inspired me to go do another, just need to sort my tires out. Thanks for great content as always. Ride safe

[@2WR]

Thanks Andre and best of luck on your trip!

[@paulbourgoin2436]

Great ride!!! Congrats for the Iron Butt. Stay safe!

[@2WR]

Thanks Paul!

[@jerryandjamie2up]

Mario - Great video. I have always thought about doing a iron butt ride. I have many long days in the saddle just never documented it. Looks like we will be visiting WV next year in June as the MSTA Rally was announced for Canaan Valley. Hoping we can catch up with you then, as we will spend some extra time in your great state. Keep up the great work! the Podcast is great as well. You are killing it!

[@2WR]

Jerry, sounds great, would love yo meet up. And thanks for the kind comments!

[@tommyb6422]

great to see you're back in the saddle!!!

[@2WR]

Been getting a lot of riding in lately and loving it.

[@dandersonjr]

Good to see you back on the bike again. Just got mine back from the dealer today with a brand new tank. Bike was outta warranty but KTM covered it so I'm happy with that.

[@2WR]

Glad to hear you got it back and that they covered it!

[@tazrider1]

Sweet another awesome video. Congrats on your iron butt ride.

[@2WR]

Thanks!

[@Bonhams7even]

Nice ride , you were in my neck of the woods on that trip. I live in Jackson about 30 minutes from hell

[@twmclean1]

Hi Mario. I've ridden many of those same roads. Keep going north on I-75 and you will run into me sometime...as soon as the border re-opens lol. Enjoyed the video. Thanks and hope you keeping ok during this Covid.

[@LivingandDivinginBonaire]

Well done Mario ! Thinking often of last year ! FB keeps reminding me of it :-)

[@2WR]

Thanks Alain! And yes, wish we could be doing that again right now.

[@rckr951]

Nice!!! Hard to resist those slalom courses they set up for you!!

[@2WR]

I mean...isn't that what they set up the cones/barrels? :)

[@pistolpete6321]

Awesome, congratulations, well done!

[@2WR]

Thank you very much!

[@jerryscott9598]

Congrats Mario, no small feat, you made it look almost enjoyable! Great editing, repeated acceleration out of corners, (one of the most fun things things on a bike, especially a big, torquey twin!). Having the WX radar info must have helped keep from getting too bummed in the rain at start. So hard to watch bikes having to stay in long, backed up lines, as we here in Calif. just split the lanes, (carefully and, according to law, only 5-10mph faster than traffic,,,,). License plate frame is funny.

[@2WR]

Thanks Jerry; much appreciated! I so wish more states will started allowing lane splitting/filtering. After riding in Europe last summer, it's hard to obey the law here.

[@EbonB]

Awesome!!! I've been looking forward to ur trip vids and this one was great! And you came thru my city Columbus...rush hour traffic is a ton better since most folks are working from home

[@2WR]

I guess I should've let you know I was coming through so you could stand on an overpass with a sign that said "RIDE FASTER!" 😂 Hope you're doing well, man!

[@EbonB]

@@2WR lol! And I wldv told u to take the outer belt.

[@billymc2681]

Way to go! You made some good time there.

[@TK-cl1jm]

Back into West by God Virginia! Love that, never heard that before! Really thinking about attempting the SS1000 one day. Great video!

[@2WR]

You should definitely attempt one.

[@ES44AC-2]

Dang that's crazy! 1k in a day wow. Great job!

[@ChrisBrown-my8fj]

Amazing Mario. Inspiring too. Cheers

[@2WR]

Thanks Chris!

[@alanbowne6416]

I did my first IB Saddle Sore 1000 on 6/13/2020. Did a big loop of NY State. It took 18 hours and 30 mins... Congrats Mario

[@2WR]

Congrats Alan!

[@hughess004]

Man I enjoyed this video of your ride, thanks. I live really close to you actually in Clarke Cty VA and have a Multistrada 1200S, was thinking of switching to a big tourer to do a SS1000 but if you can do it on a Super Adventure I am greatly encouraged to try it on the Multi.

[@davereinhart9933]

Well done sir! You just got me thinking about doing the same. Thank you.

[@2WR]

Thanks Dave! And you should give it a go!

[@Ryder335588]

Cool! Two years ago I did a BunBurner (1,500+ miles in 36 hrs) from Hell Michigan to Back Texas.

[@2WR]

That's awesome! I need to get a BB or BBG at some point.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

36 hours straight is very commendable. The highest of fives, sir.

[@Ryder335588]

@@2WR Check out the Eggsanity 1000.

[@craigwiddison4118]

good job. i need to get mine done.

[@NeuroticLobster]

Super entertaining video dude, thanks. Also, I wish there were Sheetz out here in California, they’re great.

[@2WR]

I heard this week Michigan is getting it's first Sheetz stores

[@triumphrider9796]

Great title! Congrats on the ride, bummer about the camera. I came through that stretch of 50 on a trip back from Columbus a while back, it sure looks different in daylight! Stopped at that same Exxon and Sheetz (It was a car trip, a bit cold for the bike, didn't see a temp above freezing on the way out until PA). Next time someone tells you to go to Hell you can tell them you've been there twice!

[@2WR]

LOL! Thanks for the congrats on the ride and still trying to figure out how that camera frame broke. I mean, I've used that same style mount on tons of trips including Alaska...but Hell killed it.

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Did San Francisco to Van (plus sixty to make an even 1K) summer 15. Great experience that I feel every rider should do if the opportunity arises. Takes a bit of planning if you're new to distance touring, but absolutely worth it. Cheers.

[@2WR]

100% agree! Anyone that likes to tour should give it a shot at least one time.

[@juliolopes7715]

Thanks for sharing !! kind regards from Portugal👌👌👌👌

[@2WR]

Thanks for watching!

[@suyaharleysan]

Man o day! What a ride! I have done several IBA runs (highest BBGold), and I ride cross country a Lot! I also noticed you ride KTM and not sure if you’re up to it, but I’m like 30 minutes away across the line in PA (ok 45 cause I’m in Mercersburg), and I’d love to ride some time! We gotta have a similar outlook although I’m on a Hwy Sofa (HD Ultra). Ever get a hankerin to ride to hell n back! Let me know, or just grab a drink along our byways!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

Working out pays off! 💪🏽

[@henrycastiel7974]

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[@matthiasgarrett669]

@Henry Castiel Instablaster ;)

[@henrycastiel7974]

@Matthias Garrett thanks so much for your reply. I found the site thru google and Im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@henrycastiel7974]

@Matthias Garrett It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much, you really help me out !

[@matthiasgarrett669]

@Henry Castiel happy to help :)

[@jimweagant8920]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@2WR]

Thanks Jim!

[@neilbpence]

Great trip, rockin’ the Randy Savage Macho Man beard.

[@2WR]

Oooooooh yea!

[@greentravelingmachine]

welcome to michigan!!

[@austinharris3203]

Hey man, I just recently picked up a brand new 1290 adventure r and I'm loving it so far. I watched your video that you made close to three years ago now about how to check your chain tension to make sure it's correct. As far as I can tell, my chain is where it needs to be but i am noticing quite a bit of "chain slap." The main gears I notice it in are 5th and 6th. All I have to do is coast while rolling the throttle slightly and the thing slaps and rattles fairly loud. Just wondering if you experience the same thing.

[@mikeyj2024]

Hell of a ride

[@2WR]

Thanks Mikey!

[@chrislovett87]

Great job

[@2WR]

Thanks Chris!

[@benb2058]

F-NG awesome video you literally Road through my hometown in 0H got a fully modded dl1 k down for the Iron Butt challenge been riding the bdr out here local hope to hookup sometime I'm out here in the valley in VA thanks for the video I'm stoked

[@2WR]

Thanks Ben!

[@sideleaner]

Well done ! I would love the twisties but i hate the highways. I put it in the van nowadays to go to where i wanna ride...

[@2WR]

Thanks man!

[@kennethvernonprivate]

ya...Hooo. Good going!

[@2WR]

Thanks Scooter!

[@ron5184]

Nice work! I just don't think I could do The But Burner. Most mile I've done in one day was 750. I just felt like I was holding on to the grips. I guess its mind over matter.. I do miss the WV roads though!!

[@2WR]

Thanks Ron! Pete and I were talking about you Saturday as we were out scouting new roads for the WWW trips. Found some gems!

[@ron5184]

@@2WR I'm up for round 2. Lol

[@johnroethel5527]

Too bad the boarder is closed or I might have joined you for the day!! Cheers from the north

[@2WR]

Hope you're doing well John! I'd love to come back to up visit when they allow it.

[@johnroethel5527]

@@2WR Welcome anytime

[@r12rtpilot]

Great video! Love riding those long distances myself! Please tell me about your video and audio set up!

[@2WR]

There is an entire video and video series about the camera and audio setups in the a playlist on my channel, complete with the equipment list.

[@r12rtpilot]

@@2WR Thanks, I'll check it out ASAP!

[@cozmo911fgff]

Great ride,I just noticed you haven’t changed your exhaust ? Maybe something lighter and a bit louder ?

[@2WR]

Thx! Don’t really want anything louder for touring purposes. Don’t really “need” anymore power. Weight savings you be nice but at the cost of a good slip on, rather just put that money toward traveling.

[@ADVRaiderKTM]

Great job! How boring does it get and how do you deal with discomfort?

[@2WR]

No discomfort. For more insight check out the latest episode of the 2 Wheeled Rider Podcast (available on all major podcast platforms) I go into great detail about the ride.

[@Nerb1]

Well done. 1600km is a decent ride! I wonder how many km you could do in the full 24 hrs? Midnight to midnight.

[@2WR]

That's a good question.

[@zzrrf]

good job, you deserve a well deserved whiskey for sure, best make that a few haaaaa

[@2WR]

100% and thank you!

[@Broncoride]

Better you than me. Seriously, big accomplishment. Look on KZbin to see if someone uploads the footage from your lost GoPro. Unreal.

[@2WR]

Thanks Colin. As for the GoPro never seen one break off the case like that.

[@benb2058]

A crazy thing is I got into Channel because you had an FJR and I was looking to trade up from the V-Strom but I've been watching everyone and maybe it was a mistake and I need to stick with the adventure bike and just upgrade to the KTM I'm just scared of the reliability or I would have done it already you are pushing me in that direction🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CDLNEPA]

One of these days I am going to Hell I will be staying close to Hell on the way back from Sturgis

[@2WR]

Have fun!

[@zeplin4078]

Great video, lane splitting not allowed?

[@2WR]

Unfortunately not. Only a few stated allow it and Michigan isn't one.

[@rollerbearded9696]

Congrats man! I'm looking to do the SS1000 run this winter. What recording equipment did you use?

[@2WR]

Thanks! Check my playlists. There's an entire playlist.

[@daveallen8824]

I can't believe the gas price $2.33 a gal? I'm in California and I just filled up at $6.03 a gallon...

[@Ghoolrdseen]

Man, I was wondering did you have to make extra stops for chain maintenance? I have to clean/lube chain every 400mi

[@2WR]

No...shouldn't need maintenance every 400 miles on the street

[@Ghoolrdseen]

Since it's my first bike I've been just following the owners manual. I wonder how far I can go....something for me to test out! Thanks!

[@James-pv3hh]

I lobe you guys! I also ride ktms

[@2WR]

HAHA! Thanks man!

[@James-pv3hh]

@@2WR your welcome

[@Ghoolrdseen]

Do you wear the EZPass or have it on the bike?

[@2WR]

Keep it in the map holder of the tank bag.

[@staudio]

Congrats........I have a 2017 KTM SA-T, I would need to splurge and pay the $300 for the KTM Ergo Seat in order to put in that kind of mileage in a day. On a long day like that do you listen to music or podcasts while riding? Maybe I missed a video about it, but what KLIM gear you wearing and how's it holding up? I've been very happy with my Latitude jacket and pants. Stay safe.....

[@2WR]

Try a sheepskin first...works for me. Normally music...sometimes podcasts. I'm wearing the Carlsbad gear. Plan do to a video on it at some point but wanted to get enough ride time with it to do it justice.

[@killamv1]

I use a sheepskin as well and it's fantastic and I can use it on multiple bikes. Same sheepskin for 16 years.

[@mikec1254]

Good job Mario. Next Up Bun Bunner Gold, I know who can do it you are Yong enough. I know what it takes to do these I have done a quite a few plus the BB-G. They are not easy to do, it takes a strong metal prep. Also who is the Dip Sh&t who gave you a thumbs down. Hopefully When I retire I will have plenty of time to do more Iron Butt Challenges . Maybe we can drag Rusty on one

[@2WR]

Thanks Mike. Agreed, I need a BBG next. I'm trying to talk Rusty into doing one, I think he's game. As for the thumbs down...seems to happen pretty much every video these days. As long as most people are enjoying the videos, I'm good. Hope you're doing well!

[@joem5110]

I did the SS1000 three days ago. 1030 miles in 17 hours 11 minutes. At 50 years old I thought I would be hating life but I didn't feel bad at all. It was fun but at the same time kind of boring.

[@2WR]

Hell yes! Congrats man!

[@jimeckenrode1271]

Man you get amazing mileage on a tank of gas.

[@2WR]

Well it holds nearly 8 gallons so she'll go aways on a tank.

[@killamv1]

How many miles do you have on your bike now?

[@2WR]

Closing in on 37k

[@killamv1]

@@2WR Thank you for the great videos; you are my technical resource. I just picked up a Triumph Scrambler 1200xe... time to let my KTM go.

[@barkerbarker2930]

Hiya, you guys not allowed to lane filter ?

[@2WR]

Only in California (and maybe 2 other states). It’s illegal everywhere else.

[@barkerbarker2930]

@@2WR Cheers, legal in Australia now in most states, so long the traffic is going below 30-40 Km/hr... I got the same bike, I'll look into an Iron Butt here.. Thanks for the inspiration..

[@peterchown1552]

Barker Barker , same bike too & in OZ also. What part of our country are you in?

[@jjl46507]

Michigan has two seasons...winter and construction.

[@2WR]

😂 seems about right.

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

At 66 I’ve never been much for paying for a piece of paper to prove be I rode my Motorcycle. But the I’m thinking of changing my ways to prove to all the young bikers that a old man can still out tide many. Ok really it would just be fun and a excuse to ride. I’ve done over 1000 over 8 times and not on a very nice bike. My Army days.

[@2WR]

yeah...I had the same feelings but its really just a way to push yourself and compete with yourself...and like you said, an excuse to ride.

[@dadmode5545]

dammit i miss my 1290 now

[@2WR]

I mean...they can eat up some mileage.

[@TyeWills]

Miss those gas prices

[@2WR]

You and me both