buildit Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Everyone has their way of hauling the gear on the long trips. Lets see what you haul.I'll start.V-strom loaded on the trip to the DragonKLR with saddle bags. Easy to strap the tent and sleeping bag across the back over the top.Lets see your bikes ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 VFR loaded up.. riding through the gapkrauser top case, first gear saddlebags with a custom made bracket setup for themplus a cortech tank bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dark Yet Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Nice! Where was this taken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreese86 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Here's my bike on a trip through OH/PA/MD/WV/VA.Rode two-up for a total of about 1000 miles.Nelson Rigg expandable tank bag and a set of NR soft bags. I also have a NR expandable tailbag that can strap to the saddlebags and sit on the passenger seat when I'm ridin solo.I'm debating whether I want to spend around $1200 on a full set of Givi hard luggage, plus however much to get heated grips, lower passenger pegs, and a -1 front sprocket/speedohealer.The other option is a brand new FJR1300 =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dark Yet Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Dalton Highway, Alaska. 1 month ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dark Yet Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'm debating whether I want to spend around $1200 on a full set of Givi hard luggage, plus however much to get heated grips, lower passenger pegs, and a -1 front sprocket/speedohealer.The other option is a brand new FJR1300 =)Nice rig:)Not sure what Givi cases you are looking at but you should be able to equip your bike pretty well for ~ $800. I have gone through a lot of different luggage setups in the past 10 years. I'm also pretty hard on stuff as you can see from my post above. That said, I highly recommend Givi luggage. The racks are some of the toughest available.My FJR was my first Yamaha and she's a keeper:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I love my V-strom more and more with every pic i see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreese86 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'm thinking a full set of V35 bags and a E470 top case with backrest. That included gloss paint which jacked up the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Dalton Highway, Alaska. 1 month ago. Nice, do you have a ride report someplace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dark Yet Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Nice, do you have a ride report someplace?Yes. Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 This is how I travel with the bike "loaded" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcan_Rider Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 This is how I travel with the bike "loaded" I like mine better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 I like mine better. Oh shit, that is nice. But can you get 4 Busas in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Oh shit, that is nice. But can you get 4 Busas in it?No but I can fit a girl friend in it Most bikes at one time was two. KLR and yz426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NinjaNick Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 This thread makes me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyc Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 just an overnite trip. (lol yea right!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) just an overnite trip. (lol yea right!)Ivana Trump doesn't carry that much for an overnight trip. Did the crane lower you onto the seat? I hope you had a nice time in.... Where'd you go?? Was this a tractor pull event? Edited August 14, 2009 by buildit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Dark Yet Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Use a periscope to see over that tank bag? I used to have a TLS. At one point, I owned 3 (ebay horror story for another time). I loved that motor, hated the rear suspension. Your 97 was the birth of one of the best motors to ever be put in a motorcycle IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 What no sleeping bag and tent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Here's the Strom in camping mode, hauling enough for a week-long stay, camping gear:(with room left over to put an AR15 on top of the gear, cause you need that)This is a how it looks if we do 2-up, credit-card camping:I don't run a huge pannier setup like a lot of adventure bikes, I much prefer a smaller side case for normal tools/necessities and then strap on the luggage that I need for the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 These pics are amazing. I've never ridden with more than I can shove in a backpack and underneath my seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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