Need help with road trip
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From: Mount Holly, NC
compression bags. i swear they're the handiest things i've ever used. i cram 4 of them full of crap and start tieing them down. makes a nice backrest.
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I use a Nelson Rigg CTB-500 Mini Tourer. It is big enough for about three days worth of T's and jeans. It slips over the rear sissy bar and can be placed either on a rear rack or rear portion of saddle. I do not see a pic of your bike so I do not know what you have.
What is your destination? Are you going to a hotel or relatives house? What we also do is ship clothing to our destination via UPS. The box will be waiting for pickup at the hotel or campground desk when we get there.
What is your destination? Are you going to a hotel or relatives house? What we also do is ship clothing to our destination via UPS. The box will be waiting for pickup at the hotel or campground desk when we get there.
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From: WNY
I added a pic of my bike hoping it worked, so if that helps at all. Yeah im going to be staying at my cousin's place, but i do like the idea of shipping your clothes to the destination, must make the ride a lot more pleasant and worry free. From the pics i saw of the Nelson bag it seems really large. The thing with the backpack is, its not like a sportbike where you are leaning forward, so would there really be that much drag on it? Also because the rear seat is elevated wouldnt that ease some of the load off of my shoulders?
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From: New Port Richey FL
i use a t-bag when i go long distances, i'm with certanteed, 400 miles with a backpack might hurt ya.
also, 400 miles is really just one good days ride so you could alsways just attach that backpack to your fender and just use that...unless yr gonna be there for a week or two
then use the t-bag, i got one from tour master and it is awesome!
also, 400 miles is really just one good days ride so you could alsways just attach that backpack to your fender and just use that...unless yr gonna be there for a week or two
then use the t-bag, i got one from tour master and it is awesome!
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From: Landrum, SC , elevation 986'
I added a pic of my bike hoping it worked, so if that helps at all. Yeah im going to be staying at my cousin's place, but i do like the idea of shipping your clothes to the destination, must make the ride a lot more pleasant and worry free. From the pics i saw of the Nelson bag it seems really large. The thing with the backpack is, its not like a sportbike where you are leaning forward, so would there really be that much drag on it? Also because the rear seat is elevated wouldnt that ease some of the load off of my shoulders?
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From: Mississippi
I don't know what age you are, but if you are near my age you may remember the Movie and TV Program from 1968 "Then Came Bronson".
Bronson rode a Sportster and he lived on his bike. He was able to carry two sleeping bags, a tarp to make a lean to, pots and pans to cook, I think he even had a coffee pot. I think he wore the same shirt and pants for the whole year. And even carring all this gear he still had room on the bike for the girl he picked up on the side of the road.
Google "Then Came Bronson" there is plenty if pictures of him and the bike fully loaded.
Bronson rode a Sportster and he lived on his bike. He was able to carry two sleeping bags, a tarp to make a lean to, pots and pans to cook, I think he even had a coffee pot. I think he wore the same shirt and pants for the whole year. And even carring all this gear he still had room on the bike for the girl he picked up on the side of the road.
Google "Then Came Bronson" there is plenty if pictures of him and the bike fully loaded.
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Hey guys planning on a road trip in July, on the 883. Its going to be from Buffalo, NY to Boston, MA so approx 400 miles give or take. My current main concern is luggage. What kind of luggage bags do you guys use/like? I dont need something large either as i will be wearing a backpack too. Just something i can carry some clothes and additional gear in, remains secure, and is useful. Any other tips you guys have regarding long distance trips? Thanks a ton!
If needed, I will strap a waterproof duffel ($35 from REI outlet) to the back seat or the luggage rack.
Previously, I had a set or AAR Large Slant bags and they're decent, but they didn't take my abuse too well.
The biggest thing to do is make sure you have a way to store your gear so it won't get wet. Dry bags, zip-top bags, waterproof luggage and trash bags are all VERY useful.
Tank bags are something you don't see too often on HDs, but they're really great. They'll hold the stuff you need most where you can get to it.
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