Twisty Butt Association Ride

HokieDNA01 · 03-23-2010, 04:16 PM

So I'm thinking of joining a riding buddy for the second annual Twisty Butt ride also known as the Arkansas All Day 500.

Its 500 miles of non-stop twisty Ozark mountain roads in 12 hours or less. I'm super excited and also kinda nervous about being able to finish in time. I have riden 550 miles in a day before but usually that involves super slabbin it there are back. My ass and thighs are sore just thinking about it.

I'm the first girl to ever register (not that this is that big of a ride) and almost everyone is usually on an FJR (the FJR Group started the ride). I'll be riding my GSXr. Could be interesting.

www.twistybutt.com

tommymac · 03-23-2010, 04:18 PM

its doable. On a sport bike the twisties seem easier than straight slabbin it because youre moving around on the bike some and not just sitting droning straight ahead.

HokieDNA01 · 03-23-2010, 04:21 PM

I know it's do-able. My only concern is that I usually start the day pretty fast then slow down after I eat or start to get tired (as most do). The guy I'm riding with is crazy fast. I just worry about holding him up...but I can bring a GPS if he needs to take off. There are picture check points along the way.

tached1000rr · 03-23-2010, 04:25 PM

sounds fun and I know you will do great, can't wait for you to report back afterwards.

HokieDNA01 · 03-23-2010, 04:27 PM

I just can't wait to see what kind of damage these roads will do to my new set of tires. Lol! I have heard great things about the Ozarks

tommymac · 03-23-2010, 04:29 PM

what rubber are ya sportin

Particle Man · 03-23-2010, 04:29 PM

should be fun!

HokieDNA01 · 03-23-2010, 04:32 PM

BT021's. Sport tourers. I was flat spotting the BT014s and now I'm doing the opposite to the BT021s. I just took my front off and I wore the sides down to the base rubber and still had plenty in the middle. I think I trail brake too much and wear my sides out.

Phenix_Rider · 03-23-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

So I'm thinking of joining a riding buddy for the second annual Twisty Butt ride also known as the Arkansas All Day 500.

Its 500 miles of non-stop twisty Ozark mountain roads in 12 hours or less.

That's what I did to get to the Rally. Yeah, my knees were sore when I got there. Much better than slabbing it back up though.

Cass · 03-23-2010, 05:42 PM

You're going to love it

Though admittedly, I don't know how the roads are around your neck of the woods... but I've got family in southern Missouri, and have ridden NW Arkansas

03-23-2010, 04:16 PM	#1
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	Twisty Butt Association Ride So I'm thinking of joining a riding buddy for the second annual Twisty Butt ride also known as the Arkansas All Day 500. Its 500 miles of non-stop twisty Ozark mountain roads in 12 hours or less. I'm super excited and also kinda nervous about being able to finish in time. I have riden 550 miles in a day before but usually that involves super slabbin it there are back. My ass and thighs are sore just thinking about it. I'm the first girl to ever register (not that this is that big of a ride) and almost everyone is usually on an FJR (the FJR Group started the ride). I'll be riding my GSXr. Could be interesting. www.twistybutt.com __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

03-23-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	I know it's do-able. My only concern is that I usually start the day pretty fast then slow down after I eat or start to get tired (as most do). The guy I'm riding with is crazy fast. I just worry about holding him up...but I can bring a GPS if he needs to take off. There are picture check points along the way. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

03-23-2010, 04:27 PM	#5
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	I just can't wait to see what kind of damage these roads will do to my new set of tires. Lol! I have heard great things about the Ozarks __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

03-23-2010, 04:29 PM	#7
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	should be fun! __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-23-2010, 04:32 PM	#8
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	BT021's. Sport tourers. I was flat spotting the BT014s and now I'm doing the opposite to the BT021s. I just took my front off and I wore the sides down to the base rubber and still had plenty in the middle. I think I trail brake too much and wear my sides out. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold) Last edited by HokieDNA01; 03-23-2010 at 04:34 PM..

03-23-2010, 04:18 PM	#2
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	its doable. On a sport bike the twisties seem easier than straight slabbin it because youre moving around on the bike some and not just sitting droning straight ahead.

03-23-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	sounds fun and I know you will do great, can't wait for you to report back afterwards.

03-23-2010, 05:42 PM	#10
Cass Cassolicious! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: SV Posts: 1,377	You're going to love it Though admittedly, I don't know how the roads are around your neck of the woods... but I've got family in southern Missouri, and have ridden NW Arkansas __________________ Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop.