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Posted: 23:37 - 17 Oct 2018 Post subject: Re: Long run question. |
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1: Any idea how inacurate the SR 125s speedo is?
No. Get a speedo app for your phone and go for a spin and compare
2: Am i going to destroy this bike running it at 50-70 mph for a 6 hour journey if I do it over and over?
No. Not if you maintain it properly.
3: Is there a way to add extra mirrors that would allow me to see behind me when I am tucked?
Yes, you can add extra mirrors if you want. But, I'm not quite sure what you mean about mirrors and being tucked, use a shoulder check.
4: Storage: Tying bags to the pillion seat, do I literally just get inner tubes or bungee rope and strap it down going through the bars that are on the rack (it has a bar along the sides and the back. or is that not safe?
Yes, use common sense, it'll work if you are careful, mind you don't ping yourself in the eye with a bungee, or have one that can foul the back wheel. Might want to look at velcro straps
Also are topboxes and pannier boxes/bags model specific or just a general you buy a pannier box and attach it to your rack?
on the whole, you buy a rack and box together, but cheaper bodges will work
also look at throw over panniers that velcro under and over the pillion seat, and tank bags. I got a servicable set for a tenner second hand once. |
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Posted: 00:46 - 18 Oct 2018 Post subject: |
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thx1138 wrote: | also, have you done this trip before, or are you guestimating time and distance?
i.e you might figure you will average 50 mph over 300 miles, so it will take you 6 hours, but when you factor in - fuel stops, rest stop, hold ups, diversions, stopping for traffic lights and slowing for roaundabouts, filtering past tail backs etc it might be nearer 8 hours |
Google quoted me 5 hours it took me 6 inculding 2 petrol stations and a short 10 min snack break. I had a backpack on me (not biker type) and my back kills, so looking for ways to store stuff. |
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Posted: 23:26 - 18 Oct 2018 Post subject: Re: Long run question. |
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tara1234 wrote: |
A few questions.
1: Any idea how inacurate the SR 125s speedo is? |
Almost certainly "very". However, it will be overreading, not underreading so you won't get done for speeding.
Quote: | 2: Am i going to destroy this bike running it at 50-70 mph for a 6 hour journey if I do it over and over? |
No. But pay attention to the oil level and do not skimp on servicing. Remember to clean the opil and air filters too and give it an odd new plug.
Quote: | 3: Is there a way to add extra mirrors that would allow me to see behind me when I am tucked? |
Yes, sling a bar-end fitment mirror UNDER the RHS handlebar so you are looking under your armpit through it.
Quote: | 4: Storage: Tying bags to the pillion seat, do I literally just get inner tubes or bungee rope and strap it down going through the bars that are on the rack (it has a bar along the sides and the back. or is that not safe? |
Yes, bungee that fucker down. I also sometimes use a camlok strap for extra security. I can recommend both the drybags and bungees sold by lomo. The bags are totally waterproof, the bungees are powerfull enough to take your eye out at 10 paces. Both are cheap. They also now do (comparatively) cheap, waterproof throwover panniers. However you'll get a 40l drybag and 4 bungees for well under £20. https://www.lomo.co.uk/acatalog/Motorcycle-Motorbike-Dry-bags-Accessories.html
The one MAJOR fuckup with loading bags on the back is if one cones adrift and gets pulled up under your back wheel, jams at the top of the swingarm and locks the wheel. Look at how they are attached and try to avoid this. It is no fun, believe me. If you come to a halt in one piece, chances are the bag will be on fire. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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