Rob Nye's R1200RTP. The black box on the back just above the extra gas tank contains "the basement," which holds the electronic controls. I saw "the basement" but Rob wouldn't let me photograph it. The black blob in front of the jug is storage, made by a tarp maker Rob knows. It's attached to the crash bar.

The first 41 photos were taken on the Saturday before the Iron Butt Rally began. Riders were going through tech inspection and check-in. I'll be adding more photos as the rally progresses: at the start on Monday, the check point on August 24, and the finish and banquet on August 31.

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Marilyn > Karol Patzer studies the tech inspection instructions.

Marilyn > Karol Patzer on "the grid," having her odo reading recorded.

Marilyn > Rebecca Vaughn talks with another Iron Butter.

Marilyn > Lots of inspirational stickers here.

Marilyn > Rob Nye's R1200RTP. The black box on the back just above the extra gas tank contains "the basement," which holds the electronic controls. I saw "the basement" but Rob wouldn't let me photograph it. The black blob in front of the jug is storage, made by a tarp maker Rob knows. It's attached to the crash bar.

Marilyn > This is the wire bundle coming out of Rob's "basement."

Marilyn > A close up of the extra storage on Rob's bike. There's another one on the other side. I wonder if they block cooling air from the jugs?

Marilyn > Rob's dash. The black docking device on top of the tank bag holds the computer.

Rob Nye's R1200RTP. The black box on the back just above the extra gas tank contains "the basement," which holds the electronic controls. I saw "the basement" but Rob wouldn't let me photograph it. The black blob in front of the jug is storage, made by a tarp maker Rob knows. It's attached to the crash bar.