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Reply #15 - 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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Reply #16 - 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.



Many of the newer designs have pockets for GPS units or phones.




http://www.giviusa.com/givi-products/soft-luggage/tank-bags
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Reply #17 - 11/09/16 at 12:08:02
 
I could get a giggle outta that.. thanks.

MM, What bags you got?
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Reply #18 - 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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Reply #19 - 11/09/16 at 13:46:55
 
For example...
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Reply #20 - 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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Reply #21 - 11/09/16 at 16:09:23
 
justin_o_guy2 wrote 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?

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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Reply #22 - 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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Reply #23 - 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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Reply #24 - 11/09/16 at 18:11:08
 
Ruttly wrote on 11/08/16 at 21:12:03:
Kris that's hilarious  Grin Grin Grin

They must be going to the river to do 5 Years of laundry !



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!  Grin
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Reply #25 - 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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Reply #26 - 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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Reply #27 - 11/10/16 at 16:18:29
 
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Easy way to camp with Thumper   Cool   Cool   DW still lets me keep clothes inside...but saddle bags ready just in case...  Grin
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Reply #28 - 11/11/16 at 06:27:29
 
 Grin Grin Grin. That's cheating

But that's the way to go!
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Reply #29 - 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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