Whats under ya saddle

[Paul Kent]

So its my first bike with under seat storage (bar the TRX) and I'm wondering what you fine people carry in yours. I'll carry my disc lock and probably a bottle of water.
I'd like to hear your ideas / suggestions 

[Punkstig]

4 cans of stella

[Punkstig]

I lie, air compressor for the tyres!

[ChristoT]

For those without Stiggy's patent bazooka, I had the Yam toolkit, assorted bungees & cargo net, and a puncture repair kit. I bought a little compressor off ebay, but it didn't work off my 12V.

[darrsi]

Large chain and padlock.

[mickvp]

just the yamaha toolkit, a disklock, and a few bungee cords for me really.

occasionally if im out for the day ill stick a pack of mini jaffa cakes and a bottle of juice in there though

[dcurzon]

500ml bottle of scottoil, spare headlamp assembly, mac air, iPad, laptop, flouro vest.
Wait, that's the top box...
Under the seat - Yamaha toolbox, rag, bulbs, scottoiler

[Arbie]

12v power socket, puncture repair kit, spare headlight/tail light bulb, tomtom and 3 spanners for adjusting chain when out and about wrapped up in a rag.

[fazersharp]

Yam tool kit --- beefed up with some extra spanners pliers big cable ties. Puncture repair kit (think it was a hein gerick one with o2 canasters and a plug thing) short chain and padlock, stand puck  and still got loads of room.Which reminds me about the mt09 its got enough room for a credit card.

[unfazed]

Spare clutch and brake levers, wrapped in a rag
Spare bulbs headlight, indicator, plus stop & tail,
Puncture repair kit,
Plastic sides stand Puck,
6 pairs Nitrile Gloves,
Lock,
Yamaha toolkit with a few extra ring spanners.

[fazersharp]

Spare clutch and brake levers

Why so

Ok incase you crash yeh, I would think in an off they are still workable or in such an off that they were not then that would be the least of your worries
Or should I get some myself

[unfazed]

Spare clutch and brake levers

Why so

Ok incase you crash yeh, I would think in an off they are still workable or in such an off that they were not then that would be the least of your worries
Or should I get some myself

A habit I got into from trail riding.   

I had my bike knocked over years ago and the fall broke the brake lever.  It  was a pain in the arse riding with it broken until I could get a replacement.

They take up so little space and it was a good a place as any to keep them. Better than getting lost in the garage 

[fazersharp]

I see - just the clutch would do spose

[spencer_foxwell]

I've got a can of ACF-50 and a rag in a plastic bag

[Arfa]

Yam, tool kit, puncture repair kit, compressed air, mini can of WD40, rolled up waterproof over trousers, wind up torch, ear plug.

[stevierst]

I got nothing under my FZ1 seat apart from the Two Brothers tuning box. That's because there's no room for anything else!
That's what my tailbag is for! (waterproof trousers, puncture kit, visor cleaning kit, small get you home repair kit, pen, large plastic bag, cargo net).

Thundercat's a different story, there's absolutely nothing in there. If I break down/puncture on the way to work, I just phone recovery!!

[adeejaysdelight]

Tools
Ratchet with bits (allan, screwdriver, sockets)
Some spanners
250 ml oil
Spare spark plug/s
Spare bulbs (headlamp, brake, indicator, sidelight)
Duct tape (wrap around spanner)
Tie wraps
Scott oil
First aid kit
Foil blanket
Tyre repair kit
Waterproof trousers
Ear plugs
Water


Possibly more...

[Fuzzy]

• Puncture repair kit
• Toolkit + a few extra spanners incl adjustable one
• Multi-tool (intended for bicycles)
• Small aerosol of chain lube
• Cable ties
• Latex gloves
• Tyre pressure gauge
• Side stand puck
• Cargo net + 4 x bungees
• Spare brake & clutch levers (for the same reasons as Unfazed)
• First aid kit
• Hi-vis vest
• Disc lock
• Large tough plastic bag for unexpected luggage (esp in wet weather)
• Shoei helmet bag, again for unexpected luggage
• Torch
• Ear plugs
• Spare contact lenses
• USB socket powered off battery (good for charging phone, Sat nav & helmet cam if necessary

I think that's it..... there is still space left for 2 or 3 cans of beer 

[Chris]

Standard fazer toolkit, cable ties, some disposable gloves, couple of rags.

Chris

[hightower]

Yam toolkit, couple bungees, length of hose, cargo net, disc lock, and waterproofs. It's packed to the brim.

[Mattsplat]

Mines a GenII so nothing.

Not even enough space to get a well oiled midget in there!

[Fuzzy]

Does everybody fill up the sides as well?

I.e. Apart from the obvious area directly under where the pillion's bum would be, you can actually pack a lot of stuff down the sides too. From the outside, these are the plastic side body panels. Know what I mean?

I've got a decent sized first aid kit, chain lube can, & hi vis vest tucked down one side, and levers, plastic bags, cargo net & 4 bungees down the other.

[hightower]

Yeah, I make full use of the side bits - surprising what you can stuff in there, very deceptive space.

[AndyL]

I didn't even know there was under seat storage of any value. I shall be investigating later.


I'm assuming it's easy to take the seat off to get at this space.

[ChristoT]

I didn't even know there was under seat storage of any value. I shall be investigating later.


I'm assuming it's easy to take the seat off to get at this space.

Side lock, turn it, seat lifts up at the front.