Originally Posted by Redbank
You went about this the wrong way. I handed my lady one saddlebag liner bag and one small nylon bag and told her this yours to fill how you like (this doesn't include jacket, chaps and rain gear) and if you do not like you can stay home and I will go solo. She didn't get mad because she wanted to go and it worked out good because we are getting married soon and when we go on the bike now she knows what to expect so there are no arguments on what she can bring. If it fits in the bag you can take it and if you want to buy "stuff" on the trip you better make sure those bags you have will fit it.
I travel as light as possible. If I need something on the road that I didn't bring there's a Walmart in every town.
Usually I take just the essentials, spare clothes and toiletries. Season dictates outerwear.
The first trip she went on with me we had this nifty hitch box, I learned pretty quickly that saying you can't bring this or that and only one extra pair of shoes, no hair stuff blah blah wasn't going to work if I wanted her to travel, So I went out and bought this little trailer. Now the packing is easy, she says can I bring??? the answer is yes, just toss it in there.. No more fights before our trips and she can buy whatever she wants while we are out and about.
After 6 long trips I've developed a system which works for me. I take T-shirt, undies and socks and roll them up and place the roll into a Wally World plastic bag. I take 7 to 10 rolled up outfits depending on the trip. At the end of the day I roll up the dirty clothes place them in a Wally World bag with a rubber band around the roll. The clothing rolls are stored in my right side saddlebag in a HD luggage saddlebag insert. I'll try and do laundry on the trip on the 5 or 6 th day if possible so pack Tide pods and quarters. In my other saddlebag I carry a complete tool roll, air compressor with tire repair kit, can of slim, battery jumper battery kit, tape, zip ties, tie downs, wire and ends, a siphon hose all stored in another HD saddlebag soft luggage insert. On top of my tools bag on the left side is where I store my rain suit. I don't take either of the saddlebag luggages out of the bike at night. Behind my solo seat I have a fender bib to protect the rear fender paint. I carry a Saddleman luggage in the passenger area of my Road Glide which is held in place by Drings and snaps. I carry my meds, Woodford, iPad, extra jeans, cigars, lounge wear/swim trunks, toiletries bag in the Saddleman bag which goes in overnight. In my rear storage trunk I carry manual, atlas, shop towels with cleaners, bike cover, jackets, sun screen, sun glasses and weapon while riding. I also have saddlebag bar bags on both side. The right side I keep a thermos with coffee or ice water. The left side bag I keep a first aid kit.
I have a HD bag which is made for the luggage rack but I only use it for trips two weeks or longer. I cover my bike every night which keeps the dew and hands off the bike. I set the alarm and use a HD pager which alters me if there is motion on the bike. Here is a photo from Mt. Washington last July while riding from Kentucky to Canada.
Or say "No problem, You can just buy a new outfit every day"
LOL this might get really expensive real quick
Originally Posted by show-n-go
The first trip she went on with me we had this nifty hitch box, I learned pretty quickly that saying you can't bring this or that and only one extra pair of shoes, no hair stuff blah blah wasn't going to work if I wanted her to travel, So I went out and bought this little trailer. Now the packing is easy, she says can I bring??? the answer is yes, just toss it in there.. No more fights before our trips and she can buy whatever she wants while we are out and about.
I have always wondered how this changes the motorcycle dynamics. Unfortunately i have never had the chance to try a bike with them on. How is it? Super curious about it.
Originally Posted by paid4c4
After 6 long trips I've developed a system which works for me. I take T-shirt, undies and socks and roll them up and place the roll into a Wally World plastic bag. I take 7 to 10 rolled up outfits depending on the trip. At the end of the day I roll up the dirty clothes place them in a Wally World bag with a rubber band around the roll. The clothing rolls are stored in my right side saddlebag in a HD luggage saddlebag insert. I'll try and do laundry on the trip on the 5 or 6 th day if possible so pack Tide pods and quarters. In my other saddlebag I carry a complete tool roll, air compressor with tire repair kit, can of slim, battery jumper battery kit, tape, zip ties, tie downs, wire and ends, a siphon hose all stored in another HD saddlebag soft luggage insert. On top of my tools bag on the left side is where I store my rain suit. I don't take either of the saddlebag luggages out of the bike at night. Behind my solo seat I have a fender bib to protect the rear fender paint. I carry a Saddleman luggage in the passenger area of my Road Glide which is held in place by Drings and snaps. I carry my meds, Woodford, iPad, extra jeans, cigars, lounge wear/swim trunks, toiletries bag in the Saddleman bag which goes in overnight. In my rear storage trunk I carry manual, atlas, shop towels with cleaners, bike cover, jackets, sun screen, sun glasses and weapon while riding. I also have saddlebag bar bags on both side. The right side I keep a thermos with coffee or ice water. The left side bag I keep a first aid kit.
I have a HD bag which is made for the luggage rack but I only use it for trips two weeks or longer. I cover my bike every night which keeps the dew and hands off the bike. I set the alarm and use a HD pager which alters me if there is motion on the bike. Here is a photo from Mt. Washington last July while riding from Kentucky to Canada.
Rolling up clothes is a new thing for me. I have tried last week while visiting Madrid. I must say that it helped me save a lot of space. I will definitely going to roll up all my clothes, instead of just folding them, next time i am on a motorcycle trip.
The battery jump starter is a new thing i bought right after i come back from Nordkapp (battery died in the middle of nowhere. Definitely learned the hard way that is always best to carry a jump starter )
The first trip she went on with me we had this nifty hitch box, I learned pretty quickly that saying you can't bring this or that and only one extra pair of shoes, no hair stuff blah blah wasn't going to work if I wanted her to travel, So I went out and bought this little trailer. Now the packing is easy, she says can I bring??? the answer is yes, just toss it in there.. No more fights before our trips and she can buy whatever she wants while we are out and about.
I have a tow-behind cargo trailer but that hitch box looks cool!
If I may ask, who makes it and are they still available?
Thanks!
02-28-2019, 07:16 AM
