Update – end of Day 8

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Iron Butt Rally 2013

Just had word from Robert that he has reached SLC again – (no, I don’t know what SLC is either !!)

5th is now working, but the gearbox is in a really bad way. Shifting is very difficult.

He is 2000 miles away from the finish and 3 days left to complete the ride.

I really feel for Robert right now and it will take all of his mental strength to get back to Pittsburgh – but he will do it, that I’m sure.

I’m equally sure that WHEN he returns in 2015 on a modern machine, he will surprise many of our American cousins at just how well he will do.

In my opinion, he should now use the remainder of this rally (however “down” he feels) to begin the preparation for his next attempt. He has nothing to prove to any of us further on the IBR 2013, he’s already a hero !!

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13 responses to “Update – end of Day 8”

09/07/2013

Pepa Martinez Canet

SLC, Salt Lake City…:)

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09/07/2013

Thomas

I like the “When”!

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09/07/2013

hopelessclass

Ah – see in my world (the exciting world of accountancy), SLC is Sales Ledger Control !!!
:-)

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09/07/2013

Johannes Dolecek

the rally is over at the end – We will see….
Go Go Go Robert! Hold on

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09/07/2013

hopelessclass

It will be “When” as well !!!

And he needn’t think that just because he’s killed his gearbox that he excused from the meal in a posh restaurant that he owes me either !!

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09/07/2013

Gernot

Thank God, the good ol´ XBR is still marching on… :-)
The finish-line is allready in reach, Robert!
I´ll keep my fingers crossed for you.

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09/07/2013

Pepa Martinez Canet

Now, concerning the “WHEN”…do not give him ideas. I am sure he will use that as an excuse to BUY a new motorbike…:S

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09/07/2013

Harri

Durchhaltewille hin, Durchhaltewille her
Das Weiterfahren mit einem Getriebeschaden birgt immer das Risiko der Blockade dürch ein gebrochenes Teil.
Da hilft dann auch leider kein Kupplungs ziehen mehr.

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09/07/2013

Heinz

Und Robert hat den Durchhaltewillen! Startet in SLC mit gemittelten 100km/h!! Ich hoffe bloß das die XBR mit eigener Kraft läuft ;-))

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09/07/2013

Grim

Great picture of Robert at Sacramento on page 45 of the fjr forum

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1. 09/07/2013
  
  Pepa Martinez Canet
  
  Can you post the link to the page?
  
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  1. 10/07/2013
    
    Hans
    
    Here you go: http://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/153132-2013-iron-butt-rally-the-inside-view/page-45#entry1079719 (scroll down for ~15 images)
    
    And here is another link where the guys asked to support Robert:
    http://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/153132-2013-iron-butt-rally-the-inside-view/page-44#entry1079696
2. 09/07/2013
  
  Pepa Martinez Canet
  
  Oh, I got it..:))..Thanks !
  
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