Touring and Luggage Options, What do you use?

[Betty]

I was imagining larger bags... were the ones on the trellis worth it?

If they provide space and you use it then I s'pose so. But that is why I suggested Ventura as the simplest solution ... you can take as little or as much as you like then.

They carried a couple of pair of shoes, first aid kit, chain lube and other stuff I can't remember ... but, yeah, they are pretty small (10L for small & 20L for large) ... they are waterproof though.

[vossy]

I have a cool system

Best bet ... Ventura ... but  had the Boss carry everything for me.

That's what I'm talking about

[Betty]

A-ha! With you now.

She is a legend.

[vossy]

How very true 

[MonsterDorf]

Well, now I use my BMW 

Ok, seriously I have done a couple of 2000Km plus weekends on the Monster and use a tank bag and tail bag. More importantly I use a sheep skin cover to help with the monkey bum. Another trick I learnt was to take some bungee (2 - 3mm) cord and cable ties. Make a loop in the bungee held together by the cable tie the slip that between the throttle and switch block. Adjust bungee/cable tie to give just enough friction to hold the throttle. Cheap and easy and it allows you to take the throttle hand off to change riding position and move the hand. Makes a huge difference.

If you pack smart it works. I put the heavier stuff on the tank (tools, shoes etc) and the lighter stuff (shorts, jocks, socks) in the tail bag. The only thing that frustrates is the relatively short range which meant I also took a 1L fuel cell with me, just in case. I recommend using some pure wool under garments which I hand wash in the evening and put back on the next day. On the last Long Ride (2010) I did almost 4000Km in four days, and did it easily.

Have fun.

[Two dogs]

I know what Brian likes to use for travel luggage
A brand called O.P's 

Good luck getting it back 

[DUCMONROB]

I know what Brian likes to use for travel luggage
A brand called O.P's 

Good luck getting it back 

Sledgathon!

But seriously either a Gearsak (20L) on my beloved Kwaka or a ventura bag and rack on the 998.

Going on a 2000 + klm trip on the kwaka in a couple of weeks so I will take a pic of the bike loaded. Can't wait!

Rob

[monstermick58]

Going on a 2000 + klm trip on the kwaka in a couple of weeks so I will take a pic of the bike loaded. Can't wait!

Rob

Where ya ofta Rob??








                                      Mmick

[DUCMONROB]

Where ya ofta Rob??

                                      Mmick

Pukapunyal

[braando]

Tri.........steve, mate, buddy..... Or more so "beloved fellow MV owner"..... I have a great gear sack going for a song. (don't mention anything to wellsy) the zipper is a bit sus and is still drying out.

[Wells]

Tri.........steve, mate, buddy..... Or more so "beloved fellow MV owner"..... I have a great gear sack going for a song. (don't mention anything to wellsy) the zipper is a bit sus and is still drying out.

HAHA.. Poor Wellsy... 
Oh.. 

[monstermick58]

Pukapunyal

Terrible place to take a family holiday Rob.





                                           Mmick

[DUCMONROB]

Terrible place to take a family holiday Rob.

                                           Mmick

Thats why they are not comming mate!

Rob

[heatherp]

I've had the ventura rack system on my last two bikes. 
I find that a tank bag gets in my way - I have short arms to go with my little body.
I would never wear a backpack any long distance on a bike again.  Camelbaks are a great idea though.

[tricolore]

Set up the tank bag and went for a run up the old rd on the weekend, I am pretty happy with it. Didn't seen to obstruct too much. Could be a nice place to lean my body weight on the trip.
Picked up a ventura seat bag on flea bay so I will try that too.

Do tank bag users put anything on the tank to protect it from vibration / rubbing (not that sort of vibration and rubbing  ) The bag feels very secure but I am sure over a few thousand k's it will possibly rub the tank a bit?