Maybe that's why I haven't heard any more about it. He might have found out someone beat him to the punch. I'd never seen one before. I got a good look at how he had fab'd it up and it didn't look all that complicated.

 

damn, that is awesome.

 

Just needs a mosquito net now.

 

Could the OL sleep in it while I ride?

 

That would be cool to have in certain situations. Like the Hoka Key run.

For me though I often ride to weekend events (races,rallies, parties and camping). Lots of times we set up camp then go riding afterwards (visit or see the sites ect). In those situations I think a tent and regular bedroll or sleeping bag would be the best choice.

 

Depends on how you sharply you corner to that side. Better put her in leather just in case.

 

Very cool. I'd try it.

 

Yeah!

Someone posted a video showing this guy setting it up; it took him about a minute or less! He first placed a prop under a special fitting at the highway-peg location (this takes the sleeper's weight and keeps the bike on its' side-stand); then he stuck a support on top of that fitting. The other end fitting just draped over the swing-arm. Then he attached the hammock w/ 2 spreader-bars and climbed in. He was a pretty good-sized guy, too. I think it's way cool.

A few weeks ago I did a 7-day road trip through King's Canyon & Sequoia National Parks, sleeping on the ground 6 nights. This would have been just the ticket. I don't suppose it's too hard to fabricate something to work. And the upper poles could support a rain fly or mosquito net.

If you're going to be spending time around a campsite, a tent might be OK, but this is most convenient for providing a comfortable sleeping place off the ground.

 

I'd rather camp out at the Holiday Inn. But that's just me.

 

No doubt. Back in 2001 the wife and went to Sturgis and then Yellowstone. We slept in a tent 10 nights out of 14. We haven't slept in since. We're motel 6 people.