March 23rd, 2010, 03:32 PM | #1 |
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anyone pack your bike for camping?
i see the threads about saddlebags and tail bags, but has anyone really loaded up the bike with a tent? sleeping bags? etc...
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March 23rd, 2010, 06:01 PM | #2 |
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do a search for "camping" and you'll find a couple interesting threads
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March 23rd, 2010, 06:09 PM | #3 |
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thanks! i always get ahead of myself!
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March 24th, 2010, 10:17 PM | #4 |
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I'm leaving for a camping trip this Friday for Death Valley with
riders from the ninja250 forum. But they are all on 1st gens. |
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March 25th, 2010, 12:56 AM | #5 |
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that set up is perfect! i think that's what i'll go with cause i already have a big tank bag and a bunch of different bungees... i just need some good saddlebags, and a smaller tent! although you never know... i think if i balanced it right i could use my tent... but i'd for sure have to have a smaller sleeping bag, regardless, thanks for the pic! nice to see it can be done
p.s. what other forum? when i googled i only found this one... (not that i'm leaving) |
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March 25th, 2010, 04:02 AM | #6 |
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The bags at the top of the saddlebags contain 2 man tent, large thermarest basecamp pad, tent tarp, and 20deg north face sleeping bag. I put the sleeping bag in another bigger bag and not the stuff sack which will fit in the saddlebags if stuffed. I could also add a camping chair if I needed it. All the bags on top are 24" to fit the top of the nelson rigs cl-950 saddlebags and make it stable. Everything is double bungeed real tight! Saddlebags are strapped to the frame. Actually forms a backreat if you sit upright!
The cortech tank bag is just the right size so you can rest your chest on top when cruising on the interstate. I also have 12volt power to run a tire inflator, heated vest, cell phone charger. Tank bag has a hole in it for the 12 volt cord to charge the cell phone. Got all the backpacking stuff like jetboil, primus easylight latern. Here is the 1st gen site with info of the camping trip: http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic...5c79edc#792336 |
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March 25th, 2010, 08:21 AM | #7 |
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wow! you've thought of everything!
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March 25th, 2010, 09:47 AM | #8 |
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I can't WAIT to do some Bike camping this summer!!!!
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March 25th, 2010, 10:59 AM | #9 |
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Every year for MotoGP:
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March 25th, 2010, 11:22 AM | #10 |
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Our club is thinking of going.
I'll camp out. Rooms are expensive! http://www.mazdaraceway.com/pages/tix-USGP_2010 |
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March 25th, 2010, 11:40 AM | #11 |
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Craig,
You know these riders. Going camping with them in Death Valley this weekend! |
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March 25th, 2010, 12:13 PM | #12 |
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March 25th, 2010, 12:30 PM | #13 |
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Yes I know those two. Ryan was supposed to do a track day with me next Monday but won't be back in time.
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March 27th, 2010, 09:36 AM | #14 |
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Great packing skills guys.... love it
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March 29th, 2010, 05:53 PM | #15 |
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First time camping with the ninjette went very well. Was still able to corner
hairpin twisties with ease, and still maintain cruising speed of 75mph and topped out at 90mph with all my gear. In case you want to know, the new gens top speed is higher than old gens by 5 mph. May have to do with the better aerodynamics or the old gens had higher mileage with reduced performance! Here is my ride report with pics. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=40527 |
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March 29th, 2010, 06:46 PM | #16 | |
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March 30th, 2010, 07:05 AM | #17 |
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March 30th, 2010, 07:11 AM | #18 |
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April 13th, 2010, 05:31 PM | #19 |
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I just did motorcycle camping on the bike this past Saturday! All by myself. I've been dying to try it to see if it could be done (by me). It's my favorite campground, about 150 miles from me: Highlands Hammock. Only a one-nighter, but a total success story nonetheless!
All packed up: My tent. Goes up in a snap, and rolls up tiny: My campsite: |
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April 13th, 2010, 05:42 PM | #20 |
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can't wait for summer
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April 13th, 2010, 06:31 PM | #21 |
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Wow great pics , it give me some ideas , thanks friends .
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April 13th, 2010, 08:29 PM | #22 |
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I love to camp. But this will be my first summer with a bike so bike camping will be new for me. I don't use tents however. I use a Hennessy Hammock. They are AWESOME...unless there are now trees around...then you're out of luck. anyone else ever use em????
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April 13th, 2010, 08:50 PM | #23 |
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Always wanted to try one....."folds down to the size of a loaf of bread"......hmm, tempting.
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April 14th, 2010, 02:04 AM | #24 |
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Yup, I lived off this bike for nearly four months this past summer (2009). Except for the nice back rest that it created, I didn't even notice it while riding.
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May 12th, 2010, 02:55 PM | #25 |
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what do you guys do about security? if you camp alone with all your stuff on your bike, what do you do with it all? or if you leave your campsite?
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May 14th, 2010, 08:58 PM | #26 |
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Its not a ninja, but it was packed for a 3 week, 5000 mile trip.
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May 16th, 2010, 03:43 PM | #27 |
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what do you guys do for maintenence on the road?
how would you clean and lube your chain? i'm guessing walk the bike forward.... anything else i should be thinking about if i go far? Posted via Mobile Device |
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I make friends with the other campers around me. When I leave I zip most of my stuff into my tent.
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May 17th, 2010, 07:14 AM | #29 |
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Did my maintenance before I left.. and again when I got home. (Most people don't even do their maintenance so you'll be fine)
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44419 Going again soon as the weather clears up. This time to the Owens River. I consider bike camping to be somewhat minimalistic. Not enough room for to much good stuff but just enough to get the job done. I need a new four piece pack fly rod for the bike. Could use a new multi-piece spinning rod to go with it.
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May 17th, 2010, 03:56 PM | #31 |
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If you are going on a week ride, You'll be fine.
Most people don't even know you are supposed to lube your chains, and they are fine. If you do regular maintenance you can skip one or two without having issues. That is the point of doing regular maintenance. An ounce of prevention. The guy who never does his maintenance and then takes off for the week ride probably won't make it back. But you will, only having skipped a chain lubing or three after 1200-2400mi from your normal maintenance schedule. A toothbrush and rolling the bike along between each section of brushing with some WD-40 will do for a cleaning. If you are going cross country, bring a "smartphone" and look up motorcycle stores alongside the roads and grab a can of chain lube for $10. If you can't carry it when done, donate it to some kind unsuspecting rider patronizing the shop before you move on.
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May 17th, 2010, 04:05 PM | #33 |
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Dayum homie carpet your living room off his hyosung. lol
I shouldn't laugh that's gonna be me one day.
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