Author Topic: Bike luggage for spain (Read 1575 times)

Biker Biker · « **on:** 23, January, 2007, 09:47:59 AM »

Hey,

In light of my broadening horizons on the bike this year, I need to invest in some bike luggage. You guys always know what’s best, so can you give me some advice on what to buy.

I have a Bandit 600

I already have an Oxford medium tank bag, and that non-slip web sheet stuff to protect the paint.

Thanks!!

Triggerhappybaby · « **Reply #1 on:** 23, January, 2007, 09:53:45 AM »

Oxford or Givi always come out well in tests... see if you can access the Ride mag tests online. If not I have millions of back copies, there's bound to be a review somewhere in there

Wildcat · « **Reply #2 on:** 23, January, 2007, 10:44:51 AM »

Don't get them started again - last time there was a "best luggage" thrread it nearly turned into "rant of the year".

Alba · « **Reply #3 on:** 23, January, 2007, 11:53:39 AM »

best luggage is 'as little as possible'. watch me wash my undies in the sink at the end of each day...

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Triggerhappybaby · « **Reply #4 on:** 23, January, 2007, 12:02:18 PM »

S'ok love we've got a washing machine to spare everyone the sight of your belly-warmers

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Evel KEVevel · « **Reply #5 on:** 23, January, 2007, 12:17:01 PM »

I got a set of these off of ebay....like new and less than half the price.....they also do a tailpack to match.....dunno what thats like though...

Oxford Panniers

does me for the NW200 trek to Northen Ireland and across to the TT......seen plenty rain etc. They come with big ladies shower caps.

MATTP · « **Reply #6 on:** 23, January, 2007, 12:17:27 PM »

Have a look here I am taking this and a tank bag to Spain. I think with a tank bag on small and this opened up would should fit 2 pair of shoes, 4 socks, 2 jeans, and other things

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Biker Biker · « **Reply #7 on:** 23, January, 2007, 01:06:14 PM »

Quote (MATTP @ Jan. 23 2007,12:17)

Have a look here I am taking this and a tank bag to Spain. I think with a tank bag on small and this opened up would should fit 2 pair of shoes, 4 socks, 2 jeans, and other things

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Eh! what do you mean? Clothes?

I need enough room for 1 litre Vodka, 1 litre of rum, 2 slabs of dairy milk, 180 tea bags, 1 bog roll, the pack lunch that me mum's making, Ipod speakers and a bikini.

':p'

Biker Biker · « **Reply #8 on:** 23, January, 2007, 01:10:10 PM »

Just looked at the link and am confused Matt...... Thats enough room for me make-up bag but where is everything else gonna go?

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I am only joking..... you can ask Rich, I am a real light packer

Triggerhappybaby · « **Reply #9 on:** 23, January, 2007, 01:12:39 PM »

You me and Alba need to link up - we can share make up and other grooming products (para los hombres). Not other things though - I may just about be able to wear alba's knickers as earrings

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Biker Biker · « **Reply #10 on:** 23, January, 2007, 01:23:04 PM »

Quote (Triggerhappybaby @ Jan. 23 2007,13:12)

I may just about be able to wear alba's knickers as earrings

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The funny thing is that I can actually see that happening after a few drinks

Trigg we need a new thread for..........

Gin Palace House Rules

Or else Naughty Lee is gonna have a cow at undies being washed in the sink, ha ha

Triggerhappybaby · « **Reply #11 on:** 23, January, 2007, 01:25:10 PM »

take it away, landlady...

Westie · « **Reply #12 on:** 23, January, 2007, 01:42:15 PM »

Tanya, I've got both of the linked items up in the loft, so if you want to see them up close let me know and I'll get them down.

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Biker Biker · « **Reply #13 on:** 23, January, 2007, 01:49:49 PM »

Thank goodness we got back on topic... I thought the thread was heading for behind the bike shed again.

Nice one Westie and I have a question then...
Don't the panniers get hot on the exhaust side?
Do you think the bag that Matt is gonna get will fit all the stuff he's taking? I think that Rich had the same one for Germany?

Wildcat · « **Reply #14 on:** 23, January, 2007, 02:04:48 PM »

Quote (Biker Biker @ Jan. 23 2007,13:49)

Don't the panniers get hot on the exhaust side?

Yes, but that's Ok, that's the side the still-damp, sink-washed knickers go in, so they're nicely steamed out by the time you get there.

Biker Biker · « **Reply #15 on:** 23, January, 2007, 02:08:45 PM »

Wicked.... thats a top tip

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john · « **Reply #16 on:** 23, January, 2007, 02:33:44 PM »

I shall be taking a large cylindrical waterproof holdall (Hein Gericke £30) strapped accross the pillion seat with a couple of "Rok" straps.

I've done a lot of travelling with this bag I find it's a lot simpler, easier and more reliable than panniers or tail packs and it is totally waterproof and very durable.

Just checked and it doesn't look like HG do them anymore but Ortlieb do a "Motorcycle Dry Bag" which actually looks better than the one I have, see www.ortlieb.com

Alba · « **Reply #17 on:** 23, January, 2007, 03:52:49 PM »

i thought all the guys riding through europe had kindly agreed to carry all our luggage as a token of appreciation

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Westie · « **Reply #18 on:** 23, January, 2007, 04:03:14 PM »

Quote (Biker Biker @ Jan. 23 2007,13:49)

Nice one Westie and I have a question then...
Don't the panniers get hot on the exhaust side?

No there fine, they have a heat proof bottom and worked fine on the CBR so will be fine on the Band!t...

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Don't know what I'm gonna use on the TL tho, as it has high pipes ':rock:'

Oh! and Alba, I think the guys were hoping that you would take their gear on the boat ':p'

Alba · « **Reply #19 on:** 23, January, 2007, 04:30:05 PM »

no no, you misunderstood. they will mule it all down for us, the more the better they said.
i wont trust myself with the luggage on the boat, my hands are quite tiny and the sea is so big...

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Evel KEVevel · « **Reply #20 on:** 23, January, 2007, 05:09:33 PM »

might be some useful bits and bobs on here

Kriega

I checked some of it out at the NEC and it looks like good kit.

TallGuy · « **Reply #21 on:** 23, January, 2007, 05:30:10 PM »

Quote (Biker Biker @ Jan. 23 2007,13:49)

Don't the panniers get hot on the exhaust side?

Err... they can do.....

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The other day I met one of the officers that chased my H0nda CBR600 "Fireball" down the A31. ':blush'

Biker Biker · « **Reply #22 on:** 23, January, 2007, 06:18:23 PM »

Quote (TallGuy @ Jan. 23 2007,17:30)

Quote (Biker Biker @ Jan. 23 2007,13:49)

Don't the panniers get hot on the exhaust side?

Err... they can do.....

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The other day I met one of the officers that chased my H0nda CBR600 "Fireball" down the A31. ':blush'

Yeah but I bet his knickers were nylon rather than silk and thus highly flamable....... tsk don't they know anything

ha ha

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Biker Biker · « **Reply #23 on:** 23, January, 2007, 06:22:44 PM »

Quote (Evel KEVevel @ Jan. 23 2007,17:09)

might be some useful bits and bobs on here

Kriega

I checked some of it out at the NEC and it looks like good kit.

Ooo now this looks tasty

And John... am loving the Ortlieb stuff..... you just know that its gonna be the Bees nees when its a German made product.

Functionality ...... nice

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Tino · « **Reply #24 on:** 23, January, 2007, 07:12:27 PM »

I've got panniers you can use, I had them on my bandit when I went to germany a couple of years ago, no problems.

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