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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Rigging up to travel /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1478661952 Message started by justin_o_guy2 on 11/08/16 at 19:25:52 |
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Title: Rigging up to travel Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/08/16 at 19:25:52 What I've learned so far. The windshield, fannypack in front of the bars, the tailbag, absolutely nothing to improve on there. There's no room for bigger, that I can t e ll,, idk, Maybe the tailbag could be bigger,, The saddle bags are Just useful. With very careful packing I can make a cold weather trip one way, and ride back with the bags full of clothes, dressed light. I'm looking for some Really good clothes, but I don't know what I really need,, And either bigger bags or some tidy way to mount something behind me. I'm planning a camping trip and need to pack a small tent, one pound bottle of propane/ single burner stove, sleeping bag, inflatable tent mate, fishing equipment, and other necessities, food, etc.. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by Ruttly on 11/08/16 at 20:36:46 Trailer |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by Ruttly on 11/08/16 at 20:39:17 Or like they do in India , balance a large wicker basket on yo head and RIDE ! |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by Kris01 on 11/08/16 at 20:44:30 http://https://motorlust.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/overloaded-motorcycle-1.jpg Who needs wicker baskets? Get yourself some rope and ride! |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/08/16 at 21:09:36 Uhh, no |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by Ruttly on 11/08/16 at 21:12:03 Kris that's hilarious ;D ;D ;D They must be going to the river to do 5 Years of laundry ! |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by Ruttly on 11/08/16 at 21:19:57 JOG have you thought about a second set of saddle bags, 4 wide instead of 2 wide Help hide the training wheels too. Sorry out riggers ! |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by gizzo on 11/09/16 at 03:16:55 5E4147405D5A6B5B6B53414D06340 wrote:
These sort of jackets are great: You only need one jacket for all weather. Hot, tke the liners out. Raining or cold, put them back in. The liners don't take much space when they're out, they screw up pretty small. You can get pants to match. I use mine year round. And they don't have to cost this much, there is an R Jays set that's really good value. Can't remember the name off the top of my head. http://www.dririder.com.au/all-products/redline-jacket You could maybe knock up a rack like this one on my Enfield: can fit tons of stuff in that bag and there's still room to hang a tent or swag plus the gas bottle and stuff. My other bike, the bag can sit on the back seat and the rack is free for all that other crap. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/09/16 at 05:25:33 That's the general direction for a jacket that I am interested in. I'm Really watch it to be Silver, at least some of it. To match bike/ helmet and be more visible. I'm wearing the leather chaps and would rather have something warmer and dryer, or, just warmer, I can slip rain pants on. Have you TESTED the jacket in rain, serious, frog drowning, rain? |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by BSTON on 11/09/16 at 06:42:39 Based on the riding that I've done in the rain, you're going to get a lot of water dripping down the neck with a jacket like that. Anything that doesn't come up like a turtle neck is going to let a lot of water in. I know it would cover up the speedo on the stock savage, but have you looked into any tank bags? I used to keep an expandable one on my sport bike all the time. For trips I would use the expandable portion and keep a lot of stuff in it. All of my rain gear (jacket, pants, different gloves), an extra visor, tools, maps, jacket liner, and a bunch of other random stuff. If you have a gps or something else similar that shows speed, you really wouldn't be losing much. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/BSTON/Motorcycle/highres_4523133.jpg |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/09/16 at 07:29:51 Well, Akshewally, no, I hadn't even considered a tank bag.. I'm not Against the idea, but I don't know how I'd get along without the speedo and the lights in there.. I don't know where I could put a GPS, and expect it to survive. I hit some pretty serious, fork bottoming, lumps and bumps the other night on I20.. Skeert me.. The headlight don't EVEN give me a clue,, Anyone have a clue about a GPS that would bar mount and survive the rain and rough roads? |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by norcalscot on 11/09/16 at 10:15:53 Bicycle computers are waterproof and you can get a basic one for $20 to $30. Fit one on the bars and you won't need to see the speedo. It'll also give you a trip meter which is useful for knowing when you need to stop for gas. Just a thought... |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by ohiomoto on 11/09/16 at 10:27:24 2E2F3223212C33232F34400 wrote:
The displays are also pretty small and would prove difficult to read IMO. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by norcalscot on 11/09/16 at 10:37:31 I haven't had any problems with mine, a basic Cateye. They are designed for outdoor viewing, and being digital are easier to read than an analog speedo. The one I'm using is also more accurate than the tank one - the Suzuki one reads 4 or 5 mph too high at 55 mph. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/09/16 at 11:11:29 A link to the site would be great.. But, a GPS that shows me where to turn would be something that I could totally get into. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by verslagen1 on 11/09/16 at 11:25:21 If you're mounting saddlebags, you might want to move the signals to give yourself more room. That and a tail bag sitting on the pillion and you should be set. If you need an example... MM seems to be a champion packer. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by BSTON on 11/09/16 at 11:28:06 Most of the older tank bag designs have a clear pocket on top for maps and such. That's what I had on mine and I used it for long trips. http://www.giviusa.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/ea110b.jpg Many of the newer designs have pockets for GPS units or phones. http://www.giviusa.com/images/stories/virtuemart/product/3d604.jpg http://www.giviusa.com/givi-products/soft-luggage/tank-bags |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/09/16 at 12:08:02 I could get a giggle outta that.. thanks. MM, What bags you got? |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by batman on 11/09/16 at 12:54:12 JOG ,What kind of trip? If your traveling interstate ,are you planning to buy a fishing license in every state ? If not you might leave that gear home. If not due you think the weight and room on the bike will justify the meals it will provide? You should think in the same terms as a hiker back packing for a mountain climb. Try to take only those things that will serve multi purposes.A tent can be as simple as a tarp,2/3 forming an A shape the other 1/3 a ground cloth the tent would need no poles if a roped off between two trees. Sleeping bag made by a tarp and a couple of blankets folded like a book ,sow down the "blinding " ,across the bottom and 3/4 of the way up the other side,get in between the layers depending on outside temps. the bag and a change of clothes can be rolled inside the tent and placed in a water proof bag( marine supply store)then strap to the seat as a backrest.Stove ,can be as simple as a large can turned upside down with a few holes in it and a couple of cans of sterno ,(and sterno can be stored inside the "stove" and be much safer to transport). One small pot and lid will serve to heat dried soup tea coffee etc. If you have a vacuum food sealer ,it's a great way to water proof anything ,and reduce it's size. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by verslagen1 on 11/09/16 at 13:46:55 For example... http://suzukisavage.com/yabb2.2/Attachments/Dragon_2014_883.jpg |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/09/16 at 14:25:18 I need to have Camping gear, fishing stuff, clothes Decent clothes for a night out, or two... I'm not leaving Texas, but camping, fishing and having fun as I work South to Galveston. I'm digging the bag on the rack. Any further information? I think what I need to do is get everything I Really need to carry together,then figure out How. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by gizzo on 11/09/16 at 16:09:23 26393F3825221323132B39357E4C0 wrote:
Not really. It doesn't get torrential that often down here. I have been using it the last couple of winters in the everyday rain and it's fine. You could try the more ADV oriented jackets if you want. Or if you really want to stay completely dry all day in driving rain you might need to go Aerostitch or some thing. The textile pants are nice and warm with the lining in. I use a magnetic tankbag on the Cabbage sometimes too. I just do without looking at the speedo. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by batman on 11/09/16 at 16:21:59 Camping and fishing or night lifeing in Galveston,I don't know how you can pack for both ,but you will need some major size bags .good luck!try to keep the front tire down. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by jcstokes on 11/09/16 at 17:32:56 JOG, I found Snaplock plastic bags very useful for carrying clothes. dirty clothes go in a plastic supermarket bag to keep them separate. On a 200 plus mile trip in intense by NZ standard rain. I found the rain had just penetrated my Ventura pack, but the stuff in the Snaplock bags was bone dry. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by Kris01 on 11/09/16 at 18:11:08 082F2E2E36235A0 wrote:
I'd like to see the back end of that "bike". It's definitely custom. I don't think the poor Savage could carry 1500 lbs of laundry! ;D |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by Dave on 11/10/16 at 04:04:05 It would be really easy to make a removable rack that used the exposed nuts on the fender supports to mount a rack that either sat just above the passenger seat - or took the place of the passenger seat on the models with the 2-piece seat. The back seat and fender can support a couple hundred pound passenger....it should be able to support an equal amount of luggage. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/10/16 at 06:56:01 That's a good idea,, I'm looking at swapping out bolts to the pan head allen so next tire will be 140/90,, I think it will work okay.. Thanks for the help guys. |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by Srotag on 11/10/16 at 16:18:29 http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ea20/qaa0apnfa9cjl54zg.jpg Easy way to camp with Thumper 8-) 8-) DW still lets me keep clothes inside...but saddle bags ready just in case... ;D |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by Ruttly on 11/11/16 at 06:27:29 ;D ;D ;D. That's cheating But that's the way to go! |
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Title: Re: Rigging up to travel Post by stewmills on 11/11/16 at 06:44:30 JOG, here's a link to a "rack" I found. Not sure if they sell them or what, but it at least gives you an idea if you decide to try and make a detachable rack. http://www.ventura-bike.com/product/Suzuki/S40-Boulevard And this looks comfy. Lots of storage and a nice back rest! |
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