Four Corners Tour of the US via Rocket III?

dandiego

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Anyone interested in this ride? I plan to depart San Diego in late May or early June via my Rocket III Touring (an average of 16 days, 7,600 miles). I may even build an Iron Butt Saddle Sore 1000 into the trip.

Who's up for the challenge?



2009 Four Corners Tour Rules

Please send a check for $100.00 made payable to:
U.S.A Four Corners Tour
c/o David L. Johnson
11171 Oakwood Drive, E209
Loma Linda, CA 92354-4813
909 796-2277
E-mail: chairman@usa4corners.org


1. 1. This is a motorcycle tour and the entire distance must be ridden on your motorcycle. M/C with side cars and Trikes are considered motorcycles for this event and will not be hereafter mentioned separately. No other vehicles are permitted on any part of this event.

2. These rules apply to each individual participant.

3. You must be a member of the Southern California Motorcycling Association (SCMA) ©*.

4. A signed Release and Indemnity Form must be received prior to your departure and remain in effect until you return from the Tour in order to be considered an eligible participant of this event.*

5. The four (4) official checkpoints are:
1. San Ysidro, California;
2. Blaine, Washington;
3. Madawaska, Maine;
4. Key West, Florida.

There are no other checkpoints. SUBSTITUTES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

6. You may visit the four checkpoints in any sequence and by any route that you desire. You do not have to return to the first checkpoint to finish this event.

7. You start the event by visiting the first checkpoint of your choice and by mailing the required proof of visit information in the stamped, pre-addressed envelope provided. The envelope does not have to be hand stamped or hand canceled by the US Post Office.

8. You are allowed Twenty-One (21) days total time to complete this event. Time will be measured on the postmarked dates on the checkpoint envelopes mailed by you. The first day is the date of the postmark on the envelope you mail from the first checkpoint. If you are on your 21st day at the final checkpoint, it is recommended that you have the envelope hand canceled at the Post Office to ensure the postmark is correct. There are no time extensions given to anyone for repairs, flat tires, rain, cold, illness, etc.

9. You must mail the following in the stamped, pre-addressed envelope from each checkpoint to show proof of visit;

  1. A gas receipt from a service station in the checkpoint city, ( write your motorcycle license number on the receipt) from a service station in the checkpoint city. If no stations are open, a receipt from the nearest open gas station will be accepted.
  2. Mail each corner map for that checkpoint corner with; your speedometer reading miles/kilometers, the date and ONE telephone number and location taken from one of the checkpoint locations listed on that city's corner map provided. Then print and sign your name.
10. You must take a photo of your motorcycle at each checkpoint, parked next to a building or marker; such as a police station, post office, public library, city limits sign, monument or landmark that clearly shows the checkpoint city name. If you have a passenger entered in this event, their photo must show them with the motorcycle also. Polaroid photos may be included in the mailed envelope from each checkpoint. If you use something other than a Polaroid, then please mail a 4x6 photo from each corner, after you arrive home. The digital 4x6 looks much nicer in your 4Corners Photo Binder.

11. You will be declared a finisher of this event after the committee has received, reviewed, and accepted your photos and proof of visit information for all four checkpoints. The decision of the committee is final.

12. No changes to these rules are authorized, unless received in writing on official stationery, and signed by the chairman of the event except Hurricanes where the state of Florida has the road to the Keys blocked; you may use that barrier as the Key West Hurricane Corner.

* * Application for SCMA membership, Information Sheet, Rules, and AMA Release Forms printed with the RED at the top are available on our web site:

Rev. 09-09-08

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That sounds better than the Four Corners that I rode to. Pretty much a waste land, lots of sand. Sounds like a fun trip, good luck.:cool:
 
How big is the prize money? ... :p.... As big as the trophy? lol

I'll ask my wife .... haha

That would be some haul, I keep telling myself that some day I'll ride ACROSS the country, but AROUND? Wow.
I talked the wife into riding to Niagara Falls last year, she actually enjoyed it (except for the sore ass) but to get her to go that distance, I'd need a sidecar (w/heat, A/C, TV, and a couch) and a trailer for her luggage. LOL
Probably a trip better ridden alone.

Dan are really gonna tackle it?
 
Sounds like a good 15 to 17 day trip, may have to tackle it on the new bike when I finish over here. At least the rules don't limit you to riding a "prescribed" speed that would cramp my style. I could always finally visit Flip in his "natural habitat".

Dennis

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I could always finally visit Flip in his "natural habitat".

Dennis

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87 dtg Home[/QUOTE]That's the stuff dreams are made of;)
 
I'm all geared up to do this ride. My wife is heading to Florida to spend time with her family as I watch miles and miles of slab roll by.

Kelly, your wife sounds like mine! "Can I hook up a small microwave in a sidecar? How about a blow dryer? Is a small TV completely out of the question? Is there a roof available?"

I'd like to tell you she's kidding!

I have a couple of guys here locally that "want" to go along, but I'm probably going to ride solo. I'm excited and am reading up on as much long distance/IronButt stuff as I can.

I've done similar trips the past 5 years. Similar distances, just not so quickly.

Advice from any of you pros?
 
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Just have a good seat, if your butt is comfortable you'll be better able to cover long distances. In 2008 I did a 855 mile ride in one day and that was with the so-so Triumph touring seat on the Classic and my rear got sore after about 80 miles or so after filling up with gasoline...I just kept going to the next gas stop. I only did that distance because that was all I needed to do at the time. If I was doing the 4 corners (sponsored or unsponsored) I would do it for getting the most distance done in the least amount of time, get up at about 4:30 am and ride till around 9-10 pm.

If I was to take in the sites and take my time, obviously I would take a lot longer and probably be with a group of riders (maybe), usually for long distances I ride solo as either I won't hold some one else up (I don't really see that happening) or vice versa.

If I had a pretty good comfortable seat...who knows. It also depends on your mindset and attitude while riding. But as for the sponsored ride mentioned in this thread...21 days should be plenty of time to do a pretty leisurely ride and still see some sites and cover a decent amount of distance each day.

Sometimes you just have to know your limitations and ride accordingly...and it will be better with that comfortable seat.

Dennis

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Great advice on the seat. My last bike had a Corbin and I loved that seat. I've gone through 4 seats on my R3T so far and none have been comfortable after 150 miles. I now have one custom seat and two Triumph seats. I have another custom one being built now and I have high hopes for it. If it's not comfortable, I'm throwing in the towel and buying another Corbin or a Russell Daylong.

I'm shooting for 1,000 miles on the first day, trying to get to Salem, Oregon from San Diego. After that, I'll just ride until I'm tired with no real agenda. I want to book a hotel in Canada (Quebec or Ontario) but no other real plans.
 
All the new Corbins have that **** hard as rock foam in them now, I'd never make it that far on my young guns Corbin. It's just for bar hoppin', the gell is for travelin', but for that long of a ride I think I'd have to buy a big fluffy daylong.
 
I suspect we'll be relegated to the Seat Forum, but here goes:

A common misnomer about motorcycle seats--and this is more than just my opinion--is that "softer is better."

A hard, hard Corbin will feel like feathers after 1000 miles. I've found that to be true. It's the soft seats that end up causing so much grief. Classic example of a good, firm seat: The Russell Daylong combines form and firmness to make a uber comfortable seat.

Having said that, everyone’s arse is different!
 
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