Saddlebag necessities

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R3sp4wN · #1 Unread post by **R3sp4wN** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:20 am

So, I now have a great motorcycle and there are these huge bags strapped to the back. What do I do with them? Are there any important things that I should always have stored away or any suggestions on how to make the best use of my luggage? Any advice would be appriciated.

Thanks in advance.
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Brackstone · Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:01 am

First aid kit

blackmouth · Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:00 am

A lot depends on the rider.

For example: I wear a half-helmet about 95% of the time I ride. So in my bags I carry an extra pair of riding shades just in case something happens to my primary riding shades. I probably couldn't go over 10mph without some eye protection against the wind.

R3sp4wN · #4 Unread post by **R3sp4wN** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:43 pm

So far I have stored a thermal shirt and an extra pair of socks. I am going to get a large poncho also. First aid kit sounds reasonable. I may wrap a tinted visor in my thermal shirt in case the sun gets unbearable.

So far I am enjoying my new and FIRST bike. I have only stalled it once, which is good for me because I had never driven a manual until this weekend. My neighborhood is filled with curves and turns. Those obsticles combined with lots of stop signs and right turns will have me comfortably handling my bike in no time. I have no trouble with left turns for some reason

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Flesher · #5 Unread post by **Flesher** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:06 pm

I would remove the bags as soon as possible, but that's just me.

Oops not to be remiss; Grats on your bike!

Grey Thumper · Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:41 pm

Nice bike! Hmmm . . . well if you're gonna be a bit of a boyscout, aside from first aid; a tool kit, tire gauge, small roll of duct tape, cable ties, rags, puncture repair kit (extra tube and tire levers if apt), air compressor, spare bulbs, spare fuses, and rain gear (though you've got the poncho anyway). Have to admit all this is a bit dorky, but I live alone and usually ride alone.

R3sp4wN · #7 Unread post by **R3sp4wN** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:28 am

Grey Thumper wrote:Have to admit all this is a bit dorky, but I live alone and usually ride alone.

As of now I will be riding alone also. I am not mechanically inclined, so I will just call for a tow if something goes wrong. I live in Georgia and the weather is kinda quirky... it will be scorching hot all day and then the temp will drop really quickly later on in the day. That is why I got my thermals and socks packed up.
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#8 Unread post by **MZ33** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:56 am

air compressor

Serious?? What kind of air compressor can you fit on a bike?

#9 Unread post by **Skier** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:09 am

MZ33 wrote:
air compressor
Serious?? What kind of air compressor can you fit on a bike?

The small 12V kind?

Overpriced option.

falcon93 · #10 Unread post by **falcon93** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:54 am

Because I ride daily to work, I always have my lunch and drinks with me as well as cell phones, keys, garage door opener, medications, etc.

Enjoy your new ride.