Flat on my Rocker C and stranded on the Interstate.
#41
05-26-2011, 01:41 PM
That's not enough space to carry a change of underwear much less what I carry on a daily basis. I'm not knocking anyones choices. We all ride for different reasons and have different priorities.
I commute daily - and when I ride for fun go hundreds of miles at a time so I am more comfortable carrying a good bit of stuff.
Such as:
Extra gloves
Jacket liner (if it is not already in the jacket).
Rain Gear
Tools and more tools (no simple factory tool kit for me)
Patch Kit and small tire pump
Towel
Dress Shoes for work or walking shoes if I am on a day trip
I almost always have a folding chair strapped on the back (I love finding a nice quiet spot for lunch - and most work days I go to the park near my office).
Extra Bungee Cords
Small jumper cables
So my idea of storage space may be a LITTLE different
I commute daily - and when I ride for fun go hundreds of miles at a time so I am more comfortable carrying a good bit of stuff.
Such as:
Extra gloves
Jacket liner (if it is not already in the jacket).
Rain Gear
Tools and more tools (no simple factory tool kit for me)
Patch Kit and small tire pump
Towel
Dress Shoes for work or walking shoes if I am on a day trip
I almost always have a folding chair strapped on the back (I love finding a nice quiet spot for lunch - and most work days I go to the park near my office).
Extra Bungee Cords
Small jumper cables
So my idea of storage space may be a LITTLE different
#43
05-26-2011, 02:26 PM
I also deliver Meals on Wheels once a week on my Moto.
My motorcycle is not butt jewelry, or a weekend toy. It's not a status symbol, or something to park in front of the local joints. It is transportation. Albeit really fun transportation.
#44
05-26-2011, 02:38 PM
Stellar HDF Member
Ha! Plus I have spokes so there's not much I can do on the roadside in the event of a flat. Although in that case it would be nice to have a cold beverage while I wait...
#45
05-26-2011, 02:38 PM
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Spoken like a true boy scout - "always prepared"
#46
05-26-2011, 02:54 PM
I would never go back to tubed tires on a street bike.
#47
05-26-2011, 03:27 PM
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I try to be as much as practical, not because I'm a boy scout but because tows are expensive and I'm cheap.
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