Riding 1,500 Miles in 36 Hours on a Motorcycle | Iron Butt Association Bun Burner |

[@jackthebagger7589]

Done quite a few of them , another tip , Tip #1 is plan on not finishing , whatever you do , don't push yourself beyond your limits

[@HollywoodRebel]

Good tip, you could put yourself in a bad spot.

[@rollyman3754]

My friend has done one or two of these. I started him on one of the rides. He had a form that required the bikes mileage, start time, and date that I signed. He then had to get people to sign such forms along the way at each fuel stop with locations, then a final finish form completed by another person. Turned it all in to get his name in the books. Worried about him the entire time. Kudos to all who do this. That said, it's not for me even though I ride what is considered the motorcycle armchair of the road a 2020 BMW R1250GSA. The bike I took from Reno as far east to Duluth MN and back. Cut down the middle of the US and back through our northern states. My highest mileage day I broke 610 miles if I remember right. After that day I knew the Iron Butt challenges were not for me. I enjoyed my 22-day just over 5K mile trip.

[@HollywoodRebel]

Your friend must have done the Ironbutt awhile back because all I've had to do was keep receipts of gas stations. It definitely is a lot and I sworn I wouldn't do it again yet here I am and I did an extra 500 miles on top of it

[@rollyman3754]

@@HollywoodRebel Ha ha, right on, nothing like extra icing on the cake. Yes, it was some 10 years ago now damn time flies.

[@donf1526]

Welcome to the club!! Good video. I did the Saddle Sore 1000 in 24 hours last year. I started at 4:30am and finished by 9:00pm. My route was taking I-90 from Buffalo, WY to Missoula, MT and back. This is totally allowed to do a round trip like this. Here are some things to consider for anyone interested in doing this: 1. Leave early in the am, I left at 4:00am so I only had to ride in the dark for about the first 60 minutes - I got finished just about sunset. 2. I purposely chose to ride westbound in the morning and then eastbound on the return - this way the sun was always at my back. Avoiding the sun in your eyes reduces fatigue. 3. I chose this stretch of road because it's 100% interstate with light traffic, no major city traffic to contend with and the speed limit is 80mph for the most part. 4. I did it in mid June, so the days were at their longest. 5. Had I done a full 1,500 miles, I could have had a good night sleep, then left again the next morning at 4:00am and would have been done with the remaining 500 miles by noon easily.

[@HollywoodRebel]

Great tips, thanks!!

[@sailronin]

Another tip, carry a one gallon spare gas can in case one of your planned gas stops is out of order. You can't stress staying hydrated enough, drink water at each stop while you're stretching and and fueling up. Great job and keep safe.

[@HollywoodRebel]

Great tip!

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Well done. It's def a type 2 kind of fun lol I'll add to your tips: -Do stretches at every stop. Learn some basic yoga stretches for your shoulders, lower back, and maybe throw in Downward Dog to stretch your calves. I know it sounds silly but seriously, stretching is the difference between just being uncomfortable vs feeling like your whole body is frozen the next day. You did mention posture, but just moving your but into different positions on the seat while you're riding can relieve areas of tension. Be aware of your muscles, if your jaw starts to tighten up make a conscious effort to relax your jaw and neck muscles. -I'll also add chapstick and sunscreen to your addition of eyedrops lol

[@HollywoodRebel]

Very good tips! Thanks!! I always carry chapstick since living in the desert so I hadn't thought of it. Definitely stretching, moving around. At one point I was sitting up on the tank just to get a better and different position.

[@HagsRideOrDie]

I agree, stretching while the tank fills is my trick.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

No matter where I go, there you are, Amanda. Funny what a small world riding really is. Tony Yeley

[@myyou2b]

You've inspired me to try this now. Great job on the video, Rebel.

[@HollywoodRebel]

I'm happy to hear. I hope this video helped.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

Don't do it! The addiction is impossible to break. It only takes once certified ride and you'll be hooked! All joking aside, it is a blast. (but you will get hooked!) IBA71243

[@HollywoodRebel]

@@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638 So true!

[@jimwortham8634]

Thanks for posting also enjoyed your tips about riding I do a lot of long-distance riding myself earplugs plugs are a great Plus

[@HollywoodRebel]

Glad you like them!

[@davidallen4342]

I did 1073 miles in 18 hours and 2 minutes and then got 1562 miles in 34 hours and 41 minutes on a Harley Super Glide in 2007. My biggest tip is to use highway pegs, your normal pegs/boards and passenger pegs in all combinations. Climb around on the bike from the very start to not get sore in any one position.

[@pascalmonier4642]

Congratulations for your 1500 miles ride. I'm up in Canada and we have snaller rides under 24 hours, like the 2000km that I've done twice in 2022 and the 1600 (1000miles) that I did in 2022 also. This, year, I should try the 2500km (1500 miles) but after I've done another smaller Iron Butt that I am not sure yet. One important gear to have on your bike is rain gear that can be used for rain and to keep the wind out. Many hours on your bike, in the wind will make your body temperature drop, (at least for me). ha ha ha

[@HollywoodRebel]

Thanks for watching, great recommendations.

[@DCFGuitar]

Beautiful Vic, man! I’m going to do one of these rides this summer on my 2016 XC

[@HollywoodRebel]

Nice! I love this bike!

[@shadowrider2432]

I just became a member this month. I completed the Saddle Sore 1000 in June. My tip is get some spicy chewing gum, the flavor will help keep you awake.

[@HollywoodRebel]

Congratulations and great tip!

[@tomdickharryjane]

back in 2011 I rode from Philadelphia, PA to Mobile, AL one time. Rode all day and night into the next day. Never knew about the saddle sore 1000 until a guy at work mentioned it. Fortunately, I was able to document after the fact. Thought about going for a bun burner next. Thanks for posting.

[@HollywoodRebel]

The document doesn't really mean much in the grand scheme of things as long as you know you accomplished it. Thanks for watching!

[@robertrittgers4108]

nice video,, i like the locations being posted for us to see where you at, at the time.....good music and thank you for the tips @ the closing..congratulations to you both on your dual achievements on the same ride..you earned it.

[@HollywoodRebel]

Thanks!!

[@freefree2021]

I just did the 1000 in 24hrs and it wasn't too bad at all. this year is the Bun Burner Gold 1500 in 24hrs and it's gonna suck lol. I would say bring some food with you like a sub sandwich or something easily accessible and while taking a break laying in the grass really helped me regain some energy. Also, I used an AirHawk aircushion and it made it a DREAM!!! Great Vid Bro *subscribed*

[@HollywoodRebel]

Good tips and good luck on the Bun Burner

[@rkline3644]

I did the same ride 10 years ago from eastern PA to Branson, MO for the first leg (1000 in 24 hours) then continued from Branson, MO to a little town east of Effingham, IL (1500 in 36 hours) on a 2006 Kawasaki Nomad. I did the 1500 SS Gold in 2017 from eastern PA to Tampa, Fl in 23 hours. Then added 500 miles to South Carolina to make it a 2000 mile in 2 days ride on my 2015 Victory Vision. My last ride I just completed in July was for the Ultimate Coast to Coast from Prudhoe Bay, AK to Key West, FL. I had to ride up to Prudhoe from PA (seven days). Eight days to get to Key West, and then two days back home. 11,978 miles total in 17.5 days on my 2015 Vision. The Alaska to Key West ride was the most intense, white knuckled, and exhilarating ride I ever did.

[@rkline3644]

Sorry, had to correct myself the 1500 SS Gold should be BB Gold.

[@HollywoodRebel]

I'm jealous, I want to do the Prudhoe ride. Thanks for the story.

[@DeBa1226]

Brother this was an outstanding video to share! First you had a great bike packed up absolutely perfect. Those short stops to eat sitting in the grass, resting, stretching out a few minutes, is so much wiser than heading into a restaurant to get seated, unless you are way ahead of schedule. Eating light and staying hydrated can’t be suggested enough. I’ve always heard guys say plan on covering an extra 80 to 100 miles over your target to insure there’s no way you come up a few miles short. I like that 2500 mi idea in 48 hours. That’s a must. The other that might be fun is the Three Flags Run..... Start in Mexico, run north thru the US, and finish in Canada (three flags ie: three Countries) in like 36 hours or whatever it is. Check it out!

[@HollywoodRebel]

Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@r12rtpilot]

Def a fun video to watch. Doing these kinds of runs in the western deserts is the best! We've stayed at the Clown Motel twice. Cheap, clean and weird. My kinda place...thanks for the text showing tips, times, places. They add to the ride! Call me dad, but glad you are wearing ear plugs. Save your hearing!

[@HollywoodRebel]

Thanks!

[@PABeardedBiker]

Great video. I just posted mine to my channel of the Saddlesore 1000 me and my friends did. We are planning the Bunburner 1500 for this year. Ride safe. 👍

[@HollywoodRebel]

I'll check it out!

[@PABeardedBiker]

@@HollywoodRebel thanks, I would appreciate it. 👍

[@PaulOnTheRun]

Great tips. A few things I hadn’t considered but am now. Planning on my attempt in the spring. Deuces ✌🏼

[@HollywoodRebel]

Good luck!

[@whitmeza]

Thanks for sharing this! I am looking at completing my first at the end of this month. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@HollywoodRebel]

I'm glad you enjoyed. It's definitely something worth completing. Good luck and let me know how you did.

[@Onewithsausage]

Hydration and protein. No sodas or coffee. Nice job!

[@HollywoodRebel]

Yes! Thank you!

[@SugarShane79]

Nice CC. I have a 16X1. Love those Vics. Planning my first Saddle Sore. Really wanna do a Eggsanity. Thanks for the tips.

[@HollywoodRebel]

Right on!

[@Frostytravels]

Great video man, gave you a sub. The content is great. I am doing a 1k iron butt and may try to get up to 1500. We will see. lol

[@HollywoodRebel]

Did you ever do your 1500?

[@str8outtha9ine50]

Definitely subscribed. If I may ask what FPS and shutter speed were you shooting at

[@HollywoodRebel]

Generally I shoot at 23.98fps at 180 degree shutter or roughly 1/48th. Sometimes I shoot in 60fps so I have the ability to slow the footage down.

[@TexHoss1]

Them kind of miles on a bike would hard as hell. I run OTR in a truck for over 37 years & 2400 miles in 48 hours was had & I had a bed to cat a short nap in, carried 300 gallons of fuel & 18 wheels to keep me from falling over. Anyone that says it's easy has no idea.

[@HagsRideOrDie]

Great video, wish I would have done something like that. Preparation H toilet wipes. Just...keep some in a ziplock bag in your pocket. You'll thanks me someday. Iron Butt Association member #: 68270

[@HollywoodRebel]

Thanks for the tip!

[@JeffSuperman]

Great video Hollywood! I did the SS1K myself on a Vision last year. I enjoyed the production quality. Was that just a selfie stick with a gopro? Where did you store it after using it while atill riding and not stopping? Thanks!

[@HollywoodRebel]

I had a GoPro on a selfie stick and I would rest it on my handlebars. Thanks for watching!

[@sashashpiruk4865]

Did 1650 miles on my zx14r in 34 hours. Wasn’t bad.

[@HollywoodRebel]

That's an accomplishment.

[@jimweagant8920]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@HollywoodRebel]

Thanks for watching!

[@sbhjackson5931]

Nice video but I would have enjoyed it more if you told us at the start what your bikes were ( year /model how many miles on them) and how far you can go on a tank of gas. Stay safe.

[@HollywoodRebel]

Good point. I was on a 2016 Victory Cross Country with a out 35,000 miles on it. My buddy was on a Harley Fat Bob I think.

[@bryanreilly4117]

Where did those 10 gallons end up? Surely that tanks is only 5 or so gallons

[@sweeneyarlene56]

Wow so proud

[@HollywoodRebel]

Thanks Mom!

[@swapsplat]

that must be a different one than I was thinking. Is it the "Gold" where you do 1500 in 24 hrs?

[@HollywoodRebel]

Yeah, next time for me.

[@alrock1804]

What kind of helmet were you using ?

[@HollywoodRebel]

Simpson Outlaw Bandit.

[@JamesBrown-ux9ds]

Aspirin? I thought drugs and stimuli would be totally forbidden? And some light compression socks could be as well helpful to prevent from thrombosis?

[@HollywoodRebel]

Yeah I'm pretty sure Aspirin is okay and hardly a drug lol. Compression socks are a good idea.

[@ronaldpoddig6188]

I rode 900 miles in 14 hrs when I go see my son in San Antonio.

[@HollywoodRebel]

Nice, you should apply for an Iron Butt or 1kinaday.

[@gripnripfilms1944]

Did your buddy swap his Fatbob gas tank for a bigger one?

[@HollywoodRebel]

I don't know but I'll ask. I think it's stock.

[@ryanmalone2681]

You know they make high flow mesh gear, even leather mesh, no? What is it with cruiser riders all having this mono-culture where they all wear the same thing have try and have the same look?

[@chrislamarr]

Check out motojug.com for a killer alternative to a camelback. I wish I would have had one for my first SS1K

[@HollywoodRebel]

I'll definitely check it out, thanks!

[@ryanmalone2681]

Are cruiser riders the only ones who do this? Not impressed.

[@bertbirge7864]

Too much of a music video! Would have been good except for that.

[@HollywoodRebel]

Thank you for the feedback. For future videos, what would you prefer to see?