Post by: vinnyb on 02 July 2017, 06:30:17 pm
Post by: Pandy on 03 July 2017, 10:05:06 am
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 03 July 2017, 01:28:26 pm
A weekends worth of clothes in the tank bag or tail bag and a tent strapped to the back should be sufficient.
Post by: vinnyb on 03 July 2017, 04:24:06 pm
foccin hell. How long are you away for?I know what you mean, it does look like a lot for a weekend :rolleyes Nothing is actually packed yet and I may end up not having to use it all, I just strapped it on to make sure that if I do need it all, it'll fit. I like to be comfortable and do tend to take the kitchen sink though, sleeping bag, roll mat, kettle, stove , chair, lamp, beer etc. etc. it's all bulky stuff and takes up a lot of room. On the plus side even if I do end up taking it all it'll still probably weigh less than my previous bike did naked :lol
A weekends worth of clothes in the tank bag or tail bag and a tent strapped to the back should be sufficient.
Post by: vinnyb on 03 July 2017, 04:29:17 pm
Don't forget to take a little tool box where you include a chain lubricant.Good advice Pandy but I'm only about 50 miles from Mallory so won't need to lube the chain and I have the original toolkit under the seat :thumbup
Post by: limax2 on 04 July 2017, 12:13:49 pm
Post by: kgjersda on 04 July 2017, 12:18:34 pm
It's amazing how much stuff you can fit on these small bikes! :lol
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Post by: vinnyb on 05 July 2017, 07:01:30 am
Post by: tommyardin on 05 July 2017, 08:29:27 am
Post by: vinnyb on 05 July 2017, 06:34:59 pm
It is when your testicles rest on the indicators your in trouble. Never ridden a bike loaded up like that, does it impair the handling much? My guess is it makes filtering an interesting task.You're in more trouble when your throwovers rest on your testicles :lol Never ridden this one fully loaded but previous bikes haven't been too bad once you get used to the way the extra weight affects the steering ,CofG etc. I find it's worse at low speed so filtering for me at least is pretty much off the agenda. I dare say I'll get criticised from certain parties for admitting it but even without all the luggage I tend not to try to squeeze through small gaps. :rolleyes
Post by: unfazed on 05 July 2017, 08:45:09 pm
Post by: fazersharp on 05 July 2017, 09:43:37 pm
Vinnyb, you are taking more with you for one weekend than I have with me for two of us in France and going to Belgium and Holland for 12 days in total :bNot quite I think he missed something
Post by: tommyardin on 05 July 2017, 11:20:18 pm
It is when your testicles rest on the indicators your in trouble. Never ridden a bike loaded up like that, does it impair the handling much? My guess is it makes filtering an interesting task.You're in more trouble when your throwovers rest on your testicles :lol Never ridden this one fully loaded but previous bikes haven't been too bad once you get used to the way the extra weight affects the steering ,CofG etc. I find it's worse at low speed so filtering for me at least is pretty much off the agenda. I dare say I'll get criticised from certain parties for admitting it but even without all the luggage I tend not to try to squeeze through small gaps. :rolleyes
It's only a tight gap when the car either side of you have foot peg scratches down to the primer, other than that your good to go.