The experiences described in these posts were Steve’s at the time he took the ride. Each rider’s experience is unique. These posts do not describe what is usual or likely for the ride described.
 
March 25, 2013 
Recouping from the motorcycle trip. Finally warmed-up, and getting my head & body back to a schedule/routine. Picking up pieces of life & work; and reflecting on the trip.
This is a map of where I traveled through. Roughly 7,000 miles ridden in 11 days ..I may add that 3 of those days I stayed around in the Jacksonville area. 😉
 
Some of the highlights:
– Making new LD riding friends at the Iron Butt gathering; and learning some new tips and gear to get.
– No problems with the performance/state of the bike what-so-ever. Gotta love Gold Wings!
– No bike parts rattled-off and lost on this trip (as in the past).
– Putting 6.752 gallons of gas into a 6.6 gallon tank. I HAD to be riding into that gas station on fumes! lol Note: I store an extra gallon of gas in the saddlebag; just in case.
– Dinner in FL with my sister, Autumn.
– Lunch in CA with my buddy, Mike.
– Speeding up the traffic-less I-8W in the mountains of CA ..in the 3 AM hour 😉
– Temperatures ranging from a high of 90 (TX) to a low of 30 (OH).
– High cross winds in Oklahoma (my least favorite weather condition; tiring!).
– Driving rains all afternoon in Arkansas; then snow at night!
– 1,100 miles in 17.5 hours from NY to FL.
– 1,500 miles in 23 hours from East Texas to San Diego.
– And.. from the beach in FL to the beach in CA in 47 hours. 😎
 
I’d like to thank everyone for their support, help, suggestions, comments, and sharing the experience.
 
Overall, a great trip. Would I do it again, if I had to go back and choose? ..Yes 😉

The experiences described in these posts were Steve’s at the time he took the ride. Each rider’s experience is unique. These posts do not describe what is usual or likely for the ride described.
 
The Rules
 
Iron Butt 50cc Quest – Your ride needs to be completely documented and cross the United States from coast to coast in 50 hours or less.
If your motorcycle is equipped with a large fuel-tank, please note that you must stop at least once every 300 miles for gas (this is purely for documentation for your ride). Although we know it is possible to ride greater distances non-stop, we will not accept a claim of this type.
 
Iron Butt Bun Burner Gold – The Bun Burner Gold is a motorcycle ride in which you must ride 1,500 miles in less than 24 hours.
 
Before you can apply for one of these rides, you must have completed at least one of these rides:
–SaddleSore 1000
–SaddleSore 2000
–Bun Burner 1500 (1,500 miles in less than 36 hours)
–any rally recognized by the IBA in which your mileage can be accurately verified as complying with the requirements of one of the rides above
 
The Ride
February 14, 2013 – Sunday March 17th, 2013 I will attempt the Iron Butt 50cc Quest. Coast-to-Coast in under 50 hours on the motorcycle. Can’t wait! :))

​IBA 50cc Quest Certificate & Bun Burner Gold Certificate