I have a ride coming up that will require me to haul a few items that won't fit into my bags/trunk such as my tent. What is the best way to secure these things to the saddlebag lids?

 

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Ride Tek Lid Hauler

 

on my old '95, I had the racks on top of the saddlebags- my tent was small enough that I could attach to that rack...But I ended up putting it on top of the tourpak rack.

mine was a small 1 man, with collapsing poles so maybe only 30" long.

with it on the tourpak I could more easily open the saddlebags through the day...it's the green bag in the pic below:



Mike

 

I don't camp, but do use a bag on top of the tourpak, for surplus riding gear etc. That would be my preference.

 

I've left home a couple of times looking like Uncle Jed (Beverly Hillbillies ). Careful positioning and secure tie downs will minimize problems. If you're concerned with damage to painted surfaces use some duct tape ( stuck to the compromised areas ) to ensure that there won't be problems. It's easily removed and the glue won't have have any after-effects.

 

I wouldn't pack on top of the saddlebags. Trunk rack works. I don't like racks so I had teh T-Bags vinyl trunk topper with bag that attached via straps. Worked great.

 

I don't camp either, but still occasionally carry a tent because... well, it's just "cool".


I don't always carry a tent, but when I do, I carry it on my Tour Pak rack

 

You remind me of my friend who rides his GS Adventure to the coffee shop with his tent strapped on the bike and his map inserted into the map pocket on the back of his BMW jacket, for all to see.

He also drives around with a surf board on top of his car that he doesn't know how to use.

 

We've got a VW camper - never thought of doing that - thanks!

We were in South Africa recently and saw quite a few Harleys and lots of BMW GS owners, looking as if they were halfway through a global tour - but probably going to the local shops!

 

POWER to the POSER


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