Show us your bike loaded for a trip....

[Debs]

That is actually one of the weak points of the GTR - no decent attachment points for bungy cords. 

The blue straps holding the Tent, Frame Bed & Chair on are ratchet straps that will not break and have big hooks on the end.. 

typical woman Debs far to much stuff 

I do like my home comforts... 

[Ros]

Blimey Debs - that is a portable house!

[mecki]

The blue straps holding the Tent, Frame Bed & Chair on are ratchet straps that will not break and have big hooks on the end.. 

So do the ends of the cords on my Bungy-spider. But there are no good attachment points for the hooks like there were on the 1250 Bandit or BMW R100R that I had before.  At the back I can use the carrier frame but at the front there is nowhere really safe to put the hooks.
So where to you put the hooks at the front? 

[BigAlan]

Even with all that "comfort" Debs has, no way would you find me in a tent unless it was some fit bird wanting me for carnal fun, and then i would go back to a hotel or B&B to sleep.

Tents, no way.

Alan

[mecki]

Oh, I forgot you have that Canyon scaffolding at the back of course. 

[Debs]

Oh, I forgot you have that Canyon scaffolding at the back of course. 

Oi behave 

Even with all that "comfort" Debs has, no way would you find me in a tent unless it was some fit bird wanting me for carnal fun, and then i would go back to a hotel or B&B to sleep.

Tents, no way.

Alan

I understand Alan.. When Im old I may feel the same 

[2kwacks]

Debs.. that tent looks fine and dandy but must agree with "BIG ALAN" I don't do tents but if Cameron diaz or halle berry was in it and they were cold and need warming up I could ruff it for one night

[Lonewolf]

But Dave those ladies would want someone tall, dark & handsome and well, I hate to break it you, but....   Computer Says No.

[O.C.]

Debs, its good to see that you like your home comforts and Mr Kipling cakes 

[2kwacks]

But Dave those ladies would want someone tall, dark & handsome and well, I hate to break it you, but....   Computer Says No.

HUFF!!! don't hold anything back will Ya!! ok I admit I'm of the short leg variety but in my day I was!  well as "meat loaf" sang... two out of three ain't bad


have a drink on me...
http://www.alcoholfree.co.uk/index.php?cPath=2_65_12


highly recommended for light weights       

[Lonewolf]

This is all you need.





Everything nicely tucked away for a weeks travelling. Simples!

[2kwacks]

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Everything nicely tucked away for a weeks travelling. Simples!

been there.. done that!! time to move on if you stay in the same place for to long the cobwebs will start forming, then before you know it, your to old to try something new   you don't see the 65 ya know  66  letting the grass grow under his feet.. do ya!

[mecki]

That may be OK for some on a week trip to Scotland.
But when I go on a 3 week holiday to the south of France one pannier is full with tools, spare light bulbs, 1st aid kit, rain gear and 5l emergency fuel (great when you travel from Holland south because you won't safely make it on one tank to Luxemburg and you can choose where to fill up and save quite a bit of cash when travelling on toll-roads in France). Then there are the presents for the kids and grandkids (my daughter-in-law loves Irish cider and you can't get that in France so I always bring a dozen cans), some spare boots just in case and so the second pannier is full as well. That leaves the top case with a maximum load of 2.5 kg. A couple of books, spare leather jacket and my laptop and that's nearly full as well and already overloaded.
So I put a big sportsbag with clothes and whatnot on the pillion and tie it down with a bungy spider.
Makes getting on and off a bit harder but also gives you a nice back rest and reduces drag.

[doebag]

I have to say, some of you are scaring me with your 'needs' 

In another thread I wrote

Quite a few years ago, I was given a packing tip.
When you come back from a trip, make three piles of the stuff that you took.
1/ Stuff you took and used
2/ Stuff you took and used, but could have left behind
3/ Stuff you took but did not need.

Next trip, take pile 1, a selection from pile 2 [ might include waterproofs for example], and leave pile 3 at home.

It still works for me 

[Lonewolf]

Mecki, one week or three weeks it should make no difference.


Why do you need to take any additional tools to what is in the tool wallet under the seat, any serious issues, call RAC/AA etc, spare light bulbs, fair enough, but they're not going to take up any serious space. First aid kit, again, obligatory in many countries but you don't need anything excessive, just practical, hopefully you'll never need it and if you do, just dial 112 and while your waiting stick a plaster on to show willing and hope for the best. 


Rain gear....just buy some decent kit in the first place.


Extra fuel, you trying to tell me that you you won't come across a petrol station in over 200 miles that's suitable to fill the bike up. Don't be such a tight wad, if the bike needs fuel, just fill it up.


Presents for kids and grand kids, don't buy any...they'll survive.


Spare boots, what's wrong with the normal pair, as above, just buy decent kit in the first place.


Reading material, buy it when you arrive or go for the electronic option allowing you to ditch the bulky laptop and take an iPad or netbook.


Spare jacket, why? Use the bike jacket, nobody will care less that you're wearing it to go out to shelter from the rain.


Get rid of all the shit you've mentioned above and you won't need to put a sports bag on the pillion seat and you won't then have difficulty getting on and off.


My top box was virtually empty, still had loads of room to put the helmet in. Rusty's bloody panniers were nearly empty, much to my surprise. Any dirty laundry, just dump it and buy new when you get to your destination or get home, that'll allow you additional space for a few presents if you feel you absolutely must.


The Wolfs practical guide to travelling, available from WH Smiths and all other good book retailers for £9.99.