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**experimentalhead** · 04-15-2015, 12:26 PM

Re: Saddle sore advice and help needed

Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

It was made on a light note. The last entry mentions Impulse as a 1.5L bike.

Oh...yeah...on the IBA site...I did not notice that...I checked it just now...

**anand006** · 11-18-2017, 04:04 PM

Saddle sore 1000 (1600 kms)

Dear Riders,

I am planning to do a Saddle sore 1000 on December 2017 or January 2018. But I am confused, which route to choose. I prefer round trip.I believe in India, especially in South India, doing Saddle sore 1000 is difficult as the roads are narrow and straight roads are only a few.

I am from Udayamperoor, Ernakulam district. So I will start my ride from Udayamperoor. My bike is Classic 350.

Many people already completed this task. But I don't know how many from Kerala have done this. Kindly suggest a better route to do Saddle sore 1000 (1600kms).

I know this task is risky. But I would like to try it. Ofcourse no rash driving.

**experimentalhead** · 12-27-2017, 12:48 AM

Re: Saddle sore 1000 (1600 kms)

Originally posted by anand006 View Post

Dear Riders,

I am planning to do a Saddle sore 1000 on December 2017 or January 2018. But I am confused, which route to choose. I prefer round trip.I believe in India, especially in South India, doing Saddle sore 1000 is difficult as the roads are narrow and straight roads are only a few.

I am from Udayamperoor, Ernakulam district. So I will start my ride from Udayamperoor. My bike is Classic 350.

Many people already completed this task. But I don't know how many from Kerala have done this. Kindly suggest a better route to do Saddle sore 1000 (1600kms).

I know this task is risky. But I would like to try it. Ofcourse no rash driving.

Route is subjective I reckon. Not sure of Kerala routes. But you can check this link:

My Saddle sore 1600k on ninja 250 is certified the story and a guide for saddle sore - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/22022-my-saddle-sore-1600k-ninja-250-certified-story-guide-saddle-sore.html

Motorcycle travelogues by thousands of xBhpians from across the world.

My sincere suggestion is, spend the same amount of time and money on some peaceful ride, instead of something insane like this!

**abhijithpreddy** · 12-27-2017, 08:21 AM

Re: Saddle sore 1000 (1600 kms)

Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post

Route is subjective I reckon. Not sure of Kerala routes. But you can check this link:

My Saddle sore 1600k on ninja 250 is certified the story and a guide for saddle sore - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/22022-my-saddle-sore-1600k-ninja-250-certified-story-guide-saddle-sore.html

Motorcycle travelogues by thousands of xBhpians from across the world.

My sincere suggestion is, spend the same amount of time and money on some peaceful ride, instead of something insane like this!

For all beginners like me can some please tell what is a saddle sore ride ??

**experimentalhead** · 01-01-2018, 12:36 PM

Re: Saddle sore 1000 (1600 kms)

Originally posted by abhijithpreddy View Post

For all beginners like me can some please tell what is a saddle sore ride ??

You can refer to Iron Butt Association - "Worlds Toughest Riders"

**KTM_Gene** · 01-26-2018, 06:47 AM

Iron butt challenge

Hi Xbhpians.

Wish you all a happy republic day!

Is there someone who has completed the iron butt challenge here? I stay Bengaluru and own a beasty Duke 250. Could someone guide me in detail the procedure and right way to secure the IBA certificate?

Many thanks in advance![emoji4]

**experimentalhead** · 04-09-2018, 07:36 PM

Re: Iron butt challenge

Originally posted by KTM_Gene View Post

Hi Xbhpians.

Wish you all a happy republic day!

Is there someone who has completed the iron butt challenge here? I stay Bengaluru and own a beasty Duke 250. Could someone guide me in detail the procedure and right way to secure the IBA certificate?

Many thanks in advance![emoji4]

I reckon the rules of the game have changed for rides in India. I am not sure, but there is a facebook page for IBA rides in India and you have to go through them before attempting. My personal opinion is, you can invest that money and effort on a beautiful trip instead of spending on this risky, insane ride.

**harish.krovvidi** · 06-18-2018, 04:25 PM

Re: Iron butt challenge

Originally posted by KTM_Gene View Post

Hi Xbhpians.

Wish you all a happy republic day!

Is there someone who has completed the iron butt challenge here? I stay Bengaluru and own a beasty Duke 250. Could someone guide me in detail the procedure and right way to secure the IBA certificate?

Many thanks in advance![emoji4]

I have done it in march 2014

**experimentalhead** · 08-14-2018, 05:48 PM

Re: Iron butt challenge

Originally posted by KTM_Gene View Post

Is there someone who has completed the iron butt challenge here? I stay Bengaluru and own a beasty Duke 250. Could someone guide me in detail the procedure and right way to secure the IBA certificate?

Many thanks in advance![emoji4]

Please visit IBA india facebook page for more details.
My suggestion is, upon retrospection, this insanity is not worth the risk, especially on our roads & rules-adherence situations/conditions. Instead utilize same fuel, money and energy for a relaxed touring and enjoy beautiful locales.

**harish.krovvidi** · 08-14-2018, 07:02 PM

Re: Iron butt challenge

Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post

Please visit IBA india facebook page for more details.
My suggestion is, upon retrospection, this insanity is not worth the risk, especially on our roads & rules-adherence situations/conditions. Instead utilize same fuel, money and energy for a relaxed touring and enjoy beautiful locales.

I have done the 2k n 2.5k and 1k per day for 10 days (completed 5 then gave up). Most of these are not certifiable in india but I did send them the documentations.

I agree with [MENTION=49942]experimentalhead[/MENTION] that IBA challenges are becoming more of speed / chase the clock instead of endurance riding that they are ment to be. Considering the large number of enthusiastic biker out there on weekends, and today's conditions i strongly recommend touring over SS challenges.

**experimentalhead** · 08-15-2018, 01:11 AM

Re: Iron butt challenge

Originally posted by harish.krovvidi View Post

I have done the 2k n 2.5k and 1k per day for 10 days (completed 5 then gave up). Most of these are not certifiable in india but I did send them the documentations.

I agree with @experimentalhead that IBA challenges are becoming more of speed / chase the clock instead of endurance riding that they are ment to be. Considering the large number of enthusiastic biker out there on weekends, and today's conditions i strongly recommend touring over SS challenges.

That's a remarkable mile munching in any country, especially in India. But, you are right, those rides/ certificates are not applicable in India by IBA.
Touring over IBA challenges - glad our thoughts match here

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