Sharing Saddlebags
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: MD just outside DC
I have bags on my bike but they are small bags. I just got married a few months ago and hubby got a roadking a few weeks ago. I am already putting things in his big bags. I didn't do it on the vulcan since his bags weren't that much bigger than mine.
But we strap bags to both the bikes when we are on a trip. Granted we don't have a tour pak. But a trunk bag or barrel bag could go on back of your bike.
Good luck with the hard a** routine if you try it. Let us know how laying down the law goes over LOL
But we strap bags to both the bikes when we are on a trip. Granted we don't have a tour pak. But a trunk bag or barrel bag could go on back of your bike.
Good luck with the hard a** routine if you try it. Let us know how laying down the law goes over LOL
We both ride our own so we each pack our own stuff...But I did end up getting a trailer for trips that will be longer than a 2 weeks.
I personally take my older socks and underwear on trips and as the trip goes along I just toss them in the trashcan. I also do the ziplock baggy trick. Keeps shirts pretty much wrinkle free and clean.
But back to the real question at hand....One bag each and I got 25% to her 75% of the tail/sissybar bag.
I personally take my older socks and underwear on trips and as the trip goes along I just toss them in the trashcan. I also do the ziplock baggy trick. Keeps shirts pretty much wrinkle free and clean.
But back to the real question at hand....One bag each and I got 25% to her 75% of the tail/sissybar bag.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Wpg, Mb, Canada
Invest in a removeable tourpak. When we go on a trip, the tourpak has to hold all our clothes for the duration. One saddlebag has our raingear, the other has tools and assorted other stuff with a little room left over.
Sending stuff back home to make room for new stuff is a good idea too.
Sending stuff back home to make room for new stuff is a good idea too.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Virginia
+1 on the ziplock storage bags! Possibly the best packing tip ever. Keeps everything organized, dry, and practically doubles the amount of clothing you can take (but don't tell her that). Packing a few extra bags will help keep your dirty/wet gear separate from your dry/clean gear.
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Altoona, Pa.
I know that I take my share of stuff but that does include tools and emerg stuff for the bike. No my wife will never ride, but I know if she did and we went on a trip or trips, you would see me with one of those little trailers behind my bike. And thats for sure.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Springfield, MO
You know, that's not a bad idea. Not bad at all.
We divide the space between the saddlebags and the bag on the rack we do fine. First trip I brought her on was 870 miles one way (in 1 day) and she didnt have much of a choice but to do as I said if she wanted to be clean and comfortable.
Also helps if hotels/motels have washaterias in them as well. So far I havent run across one that didnt have them. Helps to pack less also.
Also helps if hotels/motels have washaterias in them as well. So far I havent run across one that didnt have them. Helps to pack less also.
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: NY
I once shipped clothes as suggested above during a two-week trip. It worked great. Before my trip I contacted a couple motels where I had reservations. They provided me shipping instructions for my package and they gladly held it until I arrived. I found a local FedEx center for the return.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern WV
Sounds like the perfect time to tell her you need a set of streched saddlebags and a detachable tour pack. And a new air ride setup to make the ride better with the added gear. Maybe new wheels too.