First Ever Non-stop Motorcycle Ride Across Usa

[Mean Green z28]

San Diego, California (June 24, 2008) Gary Orr, co-owner of San Diego BMW Motorcycles, completed a non-stop motorcycle ride from California to Florida on June 11-12, 2008. He rode a BMW K1200LT and towed a trailer which carried 75 gallons of gas, enough fuel for the entire cross-country trip. Gary’s incentive behind the project was to be the first human in history to travel from California to Florida, without stopping--for anything. This meant no interruptions of travel for food, sleep, restroom, traffic lights, traffic, road construction, border patrol, police, weather or any other variable of fate.

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The one man show began in a public parking lot in Ocean Beach, California, and ended 35 hours later in Madison, Florida. His jacket that was generously packed with snacks to get him through the trip. To stay hydrated, he ran a hose from a water tank that was mounted on the motorcycle, to his mouth. Gary constructed a unique gas pumping system which used a momentary action switch that transferred the gasoline from the tank on the trailer to the motorcycle gas tank.

According to Gary and his GPS, he did not stop for 2,232 miles. Interstate 10 was used almost exclusively. At the few stop lights and signs that were encountered, Gary carefully implemented a 'slow and roll' technique, which, at absolutely no point in time, required him to completely stop his motorcycle; he simply just reduced his speed until the light turned green and it was safe to pass through.

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[Overdrive]

one crazy dude! i wonder how he dealt with fatigue? thats atleast a 30 hour ride if he was averaging 70mph, he would have been flying on th open roads!

Edited August 7, 2008 by Overdrive

[Ripper]

one crazy dude! i wonder how he dealt with fatigue? thats atleast a 30 hour ride if he was averaging 70mph, he would have been flying on th open roads!

a guys called Mouse Mccoy ran the baja1000 solo on his xr650... I've watched the DVD "dust to glory" and it's a helluva lot more tougher than riding interstate with mars bars in ya jacket pocket...

Not to take away anything from this guy, but for one to rode 1000miles offroad, be competetive and do it solo to me is much more tough

[kotte mafia]

surely the guys A$$ should be tough as a rock now .....

[Mean Green z28]

PLUS, he never even stopped for a bathroom break! Lol, diapers?

[DevakaC]

Guys I got to know about this lad who has been braving many things and is on a very unadventurous journey across the world.

I spent my entire Sunday, searching, reading and watching some videos of his amazing adventures.

And he is Sri Lankan. Enough said. I believe he deserves a little recognition amongst us.

https://www.facebook.com/dylan.samarawickrama?fref=ts

And this when he decided to cross the ocean converting his BMW Motorbike into a Raft..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FNGSUl8ciE

[Sylvi]

Members,

In S L we have had few youths did wonderful stuntmen for days on Galle face night Bazaar. In 1970 1980.

Sylvi Wijesinghe.

[Watchman]

Thanks Devaka for that link. Loved watching him and listening to him. Devaka, you wouldn't happen to know him personally, would you? The joys of hitting the open roads on 2 wheels.

I bought myself a toy (though not as big as a GS) for such a purpose, but need to put in some TLC to get it running reliably. There aren't that many bike fans here but I guess I could still share the story for those who might be interested and for me to keep track of its progress..

[Supra_Natural]

Members,

In S L we have had few youths did wonderful stuntmen for days on Galle face night Bazaar. In 1970 1980.

Sylvi Wijesinghe.

And what, exactly does this post have to do with the topic?

[Supra_Natural]

Thanks Devaka for that link. Loved watching him and listening to him. Devaka, you wouldn't happen to know him personally, would you? The joys of hitting the open roads on 2 wheels.

I bought myself a toy (though not as big as a GS) for such a purpose, but need to put in some TLC to get it running reliably. There aren't that many bike fans here but I guess I could still share the story for those who might be interested and for me to keep track of its progress..

Another two wheeler? Interesting, what is it? Share the story... we need another project thread!

[Sylvi]

And what, exactly does this post have to do with the topic?

Moderator Supra_Natural,

My post may not be relevant to this topic. What I want say that.

We had people who was prepared to to take performances, like Gary Orr’s achievement.

Sylvi Wijesinghe.

[Kavvz]

Guys I got to know about this lad who has been braving many things and is on a very unadventurous journey across the world.

I spent my entire Sunday, searching, reading and watching some videos of his amazing adventures.

And he is Sri Lankan. Enough said. I believe he deserves a little recognition amongst us.

https://www.facebook.com/dylan.samarawickrama?fref=ts

And this when he decided to cross the ocean converting his BMW Motorbike into a Raft..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FNGSUl8ciE

Wow, very interesting: Thanks for sharing!

[DevakaC]

Thanks Devaka for that link. Loved watching him and listening to him. Devaka, you wouldn't happen to know him personally, would you? The joys of hitting the open roads on 2 wheels.

I bought myself a toy (though not as big as a GS) for such a purpose, but need to put in some TLC to get it running reliably. There aren't that many bike fans here but I guess I could still share the story for those who might be interested and for me to keep track of its progress..

Hey Watchman, no I don't know him personally. I just came across the video of him crossing the ocean in that raft and started reading up about him.

Check out his FB when you get a chance, there are some amazing pictures from across the world. Its unbelievable.

Im sure there are more bike fans out there and it'll be great to see your project coming along. Please do share.

[Watchman]

Hey Watchman, no I don't know him personally. I just came across the video of him crossing the ocean in that raft and started reading up about him.

Check out his FB when you get a chance, there are some amazing pictures from across the world. Its unbelievable.

Im sure there are more bike fans out there and it'll be great to see your project coming along. Please do share.

I just added him last night on FB and he added me back.. loads to read/watch about him..

Right now my bike's making me pull my hair out with its inability to idle; On one hand, taking a lot of heat from the girlfriend on the 'unreliable bike that stops all the time', and on the other hand running short of time to get the bike sorted before friday's long range trip..