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hugo-a-gogo Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 23:18 - 24 May 2005 Post subject: Touring Tips - Luggage Etc. |
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anyone got any handy long distance touring tips?
I have throwover panniers with elasticated waterproof covers - will these things stay on? and a big tank bag, maybe a holdall on the back seat too ____________________ "There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them - but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one. That is why they are dangerous."
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HurtMePlease Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 23:21 - 24 May 2005 Post subject: |
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Get a two way radio/mp3 player as listening to that engine can get tedious for extra long journeys
You might also want to stock up on extras like Spark plugs/oil/wd40/fuses just incase you need to do some maintenance ____________________ Hear Thy Call..............................
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hugo-a-gogo Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 23:27 - 24 May 2005 Post subject: |
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yay, two way radio to......listen to local taxi firms and baby alarms?
i'll be on my own most of the time ____________________ "There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them - but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one. That is why they are dangerous."
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 23:31 - 24 May 2005 Post subject: Re: Touring Tips - Luggage Etc. |
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hugo-a-gogo wrote: |
I have throwover panniers with elasticated waterproof covers - will these things stay on? and a big tank bag, maybe a holdall on the back seat too |
Answer is no, those plastic covers (such as you get with Oxford throwovers) actually make your stuff MORE wet if it pisses it down. The water gets thrown up inside them from the back wheel and forms a lake in the bottom. Put a black binliner in the pannier first then pack your stuff inside it.
An Orteib Dry-sack is just the thing to pack your kit in (sleeping bag etc.), they are sausage shaped and 100% waterproof, ideal for strapping to a luggage rack. Army issue, canvas duffel bags cost about a fiver and hold a huge amount of stuff too. Their shape also makes them good for strapping on and they are surprisingly waterproof.
Dri-sac and army duffel bag on my GPZ500s, better with a sports rack. Contains a 4 man tent, two 4-season sleeping bags, groundsheet, thermarest, stove, kettle, frying pan, change of clothes and full set of oilskins
https://www.bikechatforums.com/download.php?id=15171 ____________________ “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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hugo-a-gogo Trackday Trickster
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Posted: 23:39 - 24 May 2005 Post subject: |
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i have one of those fully waterproof bags (the missus does canoeing, it stays dry while submerged ) but it isn't very big
I'm just putting stuff in carrier bags inside the panniers and tank bag
i need to keep the seat mainly free cos i will be picking up the missus later
no rack, unfortunately
no sleeping bag or camping gear tho, at least
I'm just wondering if there is any obvious things i've forgotten about
I'm not travelling that far (bout 300km to hoek van holland, then harwich to up near scotch corner) , but i have to bring lot's of gear ____________________ "There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them - but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one. That is why they are dangerous."
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 00:07 - 25 May 2005 Post subject: |
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I presume Hoeck van Holland is in europe then?
If you are going to go on a ferry, take something you can put under the ratchet straps to avoid them scratching your paint/saddle when they tie it down. Wonderweb is good but an old towel will do. It is also a good plan to take a spare bungee with which you can tie down the front brake lever to stop the bike rolling forwards. ____________________ “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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Not the ubiquitous ball of string? Works for me. ____________________ I must not be a troll...
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 18 years, 341 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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