Winter Coast to Coast Under 50 Hours Iron Butt Challenge on 2021 Yamaha FJR1300 - DAY ONE
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- 2529 miles total from El Segundo CA to Jacksonville Beach FL on an Eagle Rider 2021 #YamahaFJR1300 also known as the 50CC ride from the Iron Butt Association (coast to coast under 50 hours) at the end of January 2022.
All I wanted for my birthday this year was to ride. But of course my brain didn’t stop there… I knew this challenge was going to be difficult but I didn’t realize just how much. It took so much effort, I am unbelievably sore, beyond tired, and just plain exhausted from this ride. The temps dropped down to 28 not only the first night but also the second night. I endured 45mph+ wind gusts all through AZ-TX. I worked with what I have, which mean a really small peanut tank bag and my comms for navigation. My Lexin lasted the entire trip with the battery life under 15% when I pulled into the hotel. I was extremely lucky after striking a large cardboard type box deflected off a semi just hours into start and a patch of black ice at one of my gas station stops.
It wasn’t an easy ride, but I’m glad I accomplished what I set out to do. Physically one of the hardest rides to date, and tested my mental strength. I have a lot of lessons learned to take into my next long distance ride attempt. Thanks for tuning in and make sure to subscribe for more moto-related content!
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I just thought I'd watch this again, because it had everything....action, adventure, pathos, and humor.
I wish I could re-ride this again. So many lessons learned from this.
Yikes!! I would’ve been stressing more than you were on a new bike and minimal sleep. Good on you so far. Can’t wait to see the rest of the trip.
Thank you!
50hrs is no joke....much respect !!!
Appreciate it.
Congrats on a heck of an effort and run.
I bought myself an 06 FJR I’m eventually planning on a cross country tour myself. I won’t look to break any records but a more leisurely ride. Thumbs up!
Subscribed.
Thank you! Congrats on the new ride.
Glad to see you back on UA-cam! Can’t wait for the next episode.
Very soon! Promise! By next week. :)
Nice to see you again! Please be safe, no plaque is worth your kids' mother. Hope to see you out there this summer.
Appreciate it.
Enjoy your videos..
A REAL hardcore motorcycle lady
Stay safe !!
Thank you!
I'm 6'0 and 235 pounds. I wish I were as tough as you are! Really cool videos youve been doing. Thanks.
Appreciate it.
So glad to see you back… Always love your videos! That’s an awesome ride!
Thank you!!
I sold my FJR after 2 months. Owned many bikes and in the twisties, handled poorly. Now on a 2023 BMW RS1250, much better! Keep logging those miles!
Good for you. Congrats
I just did my first Iron butt a couple weeks ago and did the 50cc from JAx to SDC! Glad to see you getting out there and burning up the miles!
HECK YES!
That FJR will treat you well. Your endurance is inspiring keep at it.
It did. Thank you.
Glad to see you back Whit... Distance riding is addictive isn't it.
Yes indeed. I’m hooked.
YAY! Been waiting for a video from Mrs Meza....The fjr is a great bike...I have an 05
More to come! Working on the final day now. :)
@@whitmeza take ur time, that definitely wasn’t a hurry up message 😁 I was just excited. Lol
The wind and cold really suck the life out of a person. Just another day in Northern Montana unfortunately. Tons of respect for your venture on an unfamiliar bike.
Thank you!
You rock, Whit! Thanks for taking us along! I could feel your stress while you sorting the bike...Anxiety and exhaustion is no way to start. Just curious...why didn't you take one more day at the Ca hotel and start out rested and calm...?
I didn't have that much time off from work and obligations to get back to my family. Or else I would have.
Just started watching this one.
I fell in love with my FJR within an hour. So comfy. I'm looking forward to watching you pull this off!
That’s awesome. When you know, you know!
The Yamaha FJR is not a comfortable bike that seat is a nightmare I just bought a 2022 and a shark airbag for it
@@thomasreyes2857 mine came to me with a Russell Day Long on it. I've never ridden a bike that had a comfortable factory seat.
It is fantastic - the harder you try the prettier you look!
(We all have our little secrets, haven't we?)
Thank you for watching.
Wow 😳 congratulations thats a long ride in that amount of time during winter 🥶
It sure was cold!
👏 Girl your grit is just so heckin inspiring
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 you the best.
We support you! Hats off to you and your accomplishments! Allan Calif
Thank you!
Can't wait for part two. Those winds and the cold looked brutal. It takes a lot of courage to hop on an unfamiliar bike like that and take off on an epic ride. If your interested in doing an east to west 50cc in warmer weather the bike is still at the dealership in Jacksonville 😎. It even cranked right up the other day.
The fjr is still there?!!! Part of me wants to now! 😂
@@whitmeza when I go to work tomorrow I'll let you it know that you want to take it back home to California lol.
So much respect for you Whitney, what an awesome, strong individual you are. Many thanks for sharing your video, looking forward to part two 👍
Thank you
Yeah!!! Your back !! You are the coolest gal..
Thank you!
Great performing bikes, I owned a 2018 for two years. Not comfortable enough for me at 6' tall and bad knees for long distance travel though. I sure had fun while I had it, somehow I never got a ticket with it or landed myself in jail.... I loved the way the engine sounded and performed. The engine in that bike is one of if not my all time favorite.
Nice!
Cool challenge ! Hope it all finishes well.
Thank you.
I did this in 85 on a Honda cx500 from Stockton CA to Joplin mo. I did it long before it was a thing.
Nice!
Happy you are back
Absolutely
Those seats on those Yamaha fjs are a nightmare after about an hour your ass starts hurting my brother has a brand new one first thing he went on and did is got a shark air bag.
I can definitely see why most invest in a custom seat after this ride.
Stupid UA-cam. If it wasn't for Amanda I would've missed this video. What is the point of subscribing and selecting all for notifications if UA-cam feels I do not need to be notified?!
Great video as all your older ones. I almost went the sport tour route like the FJR or similar. But I like the idea of ADV bikes so I can go on any type of road, or not road, surface.
I saw one or two of your other videos but subscribed when your Pan Am vids came out. Keep up the good work. I am not a brand of type of motorcycle snob. I love them all.
Thank you!
Looking forward to part two. Hopefully the difficult part was behind you.
Not quite :/ but thank you!
Very brave. Two hours on a stock stand seat, on a fjr is an iron butt challenge
It felt like that! 😂
I’ve been riding for a few years but never knew this was a thing. It seems pretty cool. Starting out sleep deprived on a new bike doesn’t seem like the best way to approach it. Is it worth risking other people’s lives to get a certificate?
It was not the best way to start but I never did push beyond past what was unsafe for myself or others. Why it ended up taking me much longer to complete.
Amazeballs!
Thank you!
Maybe it would have gone better if you had gotten a significant bit of time on FJR1300 before doing iron but. It’s a great ride I’ve been loving my 2013?FJR1300A for a bit. Never did iron but but I’ve done some long rides on her
Didn’t have the chance.
You would be hard pressed to find a better long distance steed. How to deal with wind = RELAX the hands, grip with the knees.
there are some good long distance riding friends of mine who absolutely love this bike!
The winds are always horrendous on I-10 especially in New Mexico. Last time I rode down there (2018) I hit sustained 50mph+ crosswinds for 80 miles out of Lordsburg NM, into AZ. It was also freezing cold. Not a pleasant ride whatsoever.
It was definitely hard to keep my tank bag on the bike through it!
You’re not going coast to coast on a CT125?
A yahama fjr1300 from eagle rider.
You being a dainty little lady, unlike me at 6' 4" and 285 lb. how was the comfort for you on that long of a ride?
This bike position was not made for me. :/
That's quite a ride!! I would never attempt something like that on a bike I am unfamiliar with, I honestly think my OCD brain would short circuit on me if I even tried it. But I guess if you don't actually live on one of the coasts and are limited on time, ie don't have time to ride to the coast on your own personal bike and then start the ride, the options are limited. Either way, you are quite the long haul rider.
Appreciate it. Thank you.
Pushing the limits of Riding your brand new bike it’s awesome, be carful out there , relax Mira like this Hummmm , Hummm ,
Thank you.
FJR is the bike to use. Did my first IBA SS1000 and could have done another 1000 with no problem. FJR is a consistent winner in IBA events, but a custom saddle, touring windshield and T-Rex bars are my only add-ons. Check out the Two Wheel Obsession channel for FJR servicing tricks and hints.
This bike was not made for me as much as my Pan Am. It was a rented bike and probably the last ride I’ll take on it.
@@whitmeza yeah, sorry only had looked at part 1 when I replied, part 2 really sealed the deal for you I guess. It can be sort of a tough ride and our user groups all speak of things that owners do to make the ride better for them (farkels), Lamm seats (I had mine made by Top Saddlerie in France), handlebar risers, foot pegs … the list goes on. That being said, solid ride for you, very envious. I have a question, I hope you don’t mind me asking, I am planning to do a BB Gold in the coming months and want some advice from experienced IBA riders. Would you prefer to do a straight west ride, maximizing sunlight riding hours, or would you turn back east bound afternoon to minimize sunlight in the face? Would appreciate your advice, ride on!
What happened with the Harley Pan-American?
Had to return it back to corporate right after my 48/10 ride. 🥺
I did a BBG: Sussex, WI to Wall, SD and back, 23:45, barely made it!@
Still you did it! That’d be a great reason to get another Buffalo burger. ;)
@@whitmeza As a fellow WI ginger I will send you positive vibes for your next BBG attempt. I think my next one is a SS2k, Menomonee Falls to Paris, TX & back in 2 days.
What do you have on tap for 2023?
Two large rides: one throughout most of the Midwest area and then FL to Alaska and back. :)
@@whitmeza !! You caught my attention! For the past 3 years I've been planning to do the iron butt
The Ultimate Coast to Coast to Coast Insanity is back-to-back rides of the Ultimate Coast to Coast Challenge.
I was thinking about doing it this summer, but was looking for a riding partner, any interest?
Fantastic. Now pull that stunt on a two atroke.
Heck yes, just need the bike!
Well I'm making this comment before watching the whole video but I have an FJR and that seat is as uncomfortable as diamonds over crushed gravel hope you found an Air hawk
Nope. I rode it stock. :/
@@whitmeza all I can say is ouch I run both an Air hawk and a purple pad on top of my custom seat of course I do have hip problems and ask for the rest of the bike not fitting you most people do end up customizing the heck out of that bike for instance I have Hannibal razors because I'm six too and I also have a different aftermarket screen on there to accommodate my additional height and then I also have some forward foot pegs though unlike the model your you drove I don't have cruise control
Starting on only 4 hours sleep? Nope. Not for me. For a long push I MUST have good rest before I start, otherwise the risk is too high.
Sounds like a good plan.
You are making it sound harder than it really is. 50cc on a FJR on I8/I10 is not a difficult task.
Hope you can finish this without so much drama.
To each their own…
I ride my FJR for pure enjoyment. I just don’t see the point of doing these iron butt challenges. But to each there own
yes to each their own. I know two individuals who ride A CRAP ton of miles on their FJR and love doing so.
Stop complaining, all I heard was “I’m tired, fatigued blah blah”
This ride was the hardest challenge I have yet to complete, which come with fatigue and lack of sleep…
Sure did miss you. I even went on youtube to your program thinking I missed your videos. Glad you're back but please take care of yourself. Trophies and accomplishments are great and I like to see you succeed but not at the expense of your safty.🥱❤️
Absolutely! Thank you.